The Annual Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas AF&AM - 1975 to 1979 by Grand Lodge of Kansas AF&AM

GRAND LODGE of KANSAS A.F.&A.M.

GRAND LODGE

2018

THE ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

A.D.1975 - 1979 A.L. 5975 - 5979

KANSAS ANCIENT

FREE & ACCEPTED

MASONS

1975 - Wichita 1976 - Salina 1977 - Topeka 1978 - Topeka 1979 - Wichita

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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 NINETEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION HELD IN T H E CITY AUDITORIUM, CITY OF TOPEKA M A R C H 13-15 1975

M . ' . W-'- ROBERT H . ARNOLD, Alma 66401 R . ' . W , ' . ALBERT O . ARNOLD, JR., Grand

Secretary

320 W. Eighth Ave., Topeka Mailing Address, P.O. Box 1217, 66601

1975

M .·. W.·. FORREST D . HAGGARD GRAND MA STER OF M ASONS IN K ANSAS

March 12, 1974 to March 14, 1975 ( For Biographical Sketch Se e Page 228)

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GRAND OFFICERS 1975-1976 M.'. W.'. Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, Alma No. 161, P.O. Box 122, Alma, 66401 R.'. W.'. Ralph D. Walker, Deputy Grand Master, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs, 677B8 R.'. W.'. William F. Mcintosh, Grand Senior Warden, Clay Center No. 134, 421 Lane, Clay Center 67432 R.'. W.'. Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Junior Warden, Topeka No. 17, 8456 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 M.'. W.'. William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse No. 309, 106 N. Main, Syracuse 67878 R.'. W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Rosedale No. 333, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601 W.'. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplian, Smithton No. 1, 217 S. 12th St., Sabetha 66534 W.'. W. Nolan Artz, Grand Senior Deacon, Belle Plaine No. 173, 155 Rutland, Wichita 67206 W.'. Richard D. Overton, Grand Junior Deacon, Armourdale No. 271, 6937 Grandview, Merriajn 66204 W.'. Larry L. Algott, Grand Marshal, Ashler No. 344, R.F.D. No. 4, Manhattan 66602 W.'. John A. Schowalter, Grand Sword Bearer, Halstead No. 46, 303 Poplar, Halstead 67056 W.'. Charles F. Jones, Grand Senior Steward, Frankfort No. 67, Frankfort 66427 W.'. Daniel Sutter, Grand Junior Steward, Alma No. 161, Paxico 66526 W.'. Fred E. Pechin, Grand Pursuivant, Masonic Home No. 450, 3945 Ross Parkway. Wichita 6.7210 W.'. Chester T. Kelsey, Grand Tyler, Lake No. 50, R.F.D. No. 1, Silver Lake 66539 W.'. Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr., Assistant Grand Tyler, Leoti No. 340, Leoti 67861

CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES Bi-Centennial; W.', James Withers, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs 67758 Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. W.'. Melburn C. Barnes, Constellation No. 95, P.O. Box 190, Fredonia 66736 Church-Lodge Relations: W.'. James W. Robbins, Ancient Form No. 34, 3218 Willard, Kansas City 66106 Correspondence: M.'. W.'. Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington No. 66, Box 188, Burlington 66830 Credentials: W.'. Merle D. Bradley, Topeka 17, 507 E. 37th St., Topeka 66605 Finance: M.'. W.'. William E. Bradford, Lyra No. 256, 707 Pine St., Wamego 66547 Foreign Relations: W.'. John D. Cunningham, Norton No. 199, 309 W. Wilberforce, Norton 67654 Grand Lodge Communication ( 1 9 7 6 ) : W.'. L. Eldon Gideon, Lake No. 50, R.R. No. 6, Topeka 66608. Grand Lodge Publications: M.'. W.'. Ben W. Graybill, Old Mission No. 153, P.O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission 66201 Jurisprudence: M.'. W.'. Arthur C. Hodgson, Cornerstone No. 219, P.O. Box 666, Lyons 67654 Masonic Education: M.'. W.'. Richard D. Kelsey, Topeka No. 17, R.F.D. No. 1, Bossville 66533 Necrology: M.'. W.'. Thomas C. Raum, Jr., Albert Pike No. 303, 71 Mission Rd., Wichita 67207 Public Schools: M.'. W.'. Owen E. Hodgson, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salina 67401 Reports of Grand Officers: W.'. Woodrow W. Coleman, Albert Pike No. 303, 328 E. First St., Wichita 67202 Ritualistic: M.'. W.'. Fred Williamson, Royal No. 192, 310 S. Purdy, Lyons 67554 Temple Building and Remodeling: M.'. W.'. H. Jackson Staton, Ionic No. 254, P.O. Box 85, St. John 67676 Total Youth: W.'. Ralph E. Wilson, King Solomon No. 10, P.O. Box 366, Leavenworth 66048 Trials and Punishments: W.'. Basil Marhofer, Walnut Valley No. 191, 112 School St., Ness City 67560 Memorial Markers: W.'. Glenn Knapp, Easton No. 45, 2747 Francis. Leavenworth 66048

TIME OF MEETING—1976 The One Hundred and Twentieth 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., Friday, March 12 and concluding Saturday, March 18, A.D. 1976, A.L. 6976.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

M ; . W. . GRAND LODGE OF

A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS ONE HUNDRED NINETEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Topeka, Kansas M a r c h 14, 1975 T h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Lodge of Kansas was convened in its O n e H u n d r e d and Nineteenth Annual Communication at 8:30 a.m., this date in the Municipal Auditorium, 8th and Quincy, Topeka, Kansas. W . ' . James Robbins, Master of Ancient F o r m Lodge No. 34, Overland Park, assisted by Officers of the Lodge, proceeded to open Lodge on the T h i r d Degree, and then received the M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master and other G r a n d Lodge Officers w h o were escorted into the Auditorium by M . ' . W . ' . Ben W. Graybill, acting as G r a n d Master of Ceremonies. T h e G r a n d Officers assumed their stations and the G r a n d M a s t e r of Ceremonies retired and escorted M . ' . W . ' . Forrest D. H a g g a r d , G r a n d Master into the G r a n d Lodge and to his station. Having ascertained that a constitutional n u m b e r of constituent Lodges were represented. G r a n d . M a s t e r H a g g a r d proceeded to open G r a n d Lodge in ample form with an opening prayer being offered by the G r a n d Chaplain, Reverend Conrad F. Johnson. Immediately following the opening, the National A n t h e m of the United States, Canada, and Mexico was played by B r o . ' . John M c C a r t e r , G r a n d Organist. T h e G r a n d Master then lead the G r a n d Lodge in the Pledge of Alligence to the flag of the United States of America. M . ' . W . ' . Graybill, Grand Master of Ceremonies announced that the Honorable and Brother Robert F. Bennett, the Governor of Kansas, a m e m b e r of Old Mission Lodge No. 153, was without the door a n d desired admission. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r welcomed Governor Bennett to the G r a n d East and to the assembled delegates, after a standing ovation was rendered him uf)on entering the G r a n d Lodge.

PROOEEDINGS OF T H E

March

The Governor welcomed the Grand Lodge delegates and Officers to the City of Topeka, and stated that on behalf of the citizens of Kansas he hoped our communication would proceed without any problems. He then excused himself stating the press of business with the Legislature required his presence at the State Capitol. Previous to and during the opening, as well as during the meetings which followed, Bro.'. John McCarter, Grand Organist, played appropriate music. Grand Officers were in their stations as follows: GRAND OFFICERS M- • R-'. R.'. R.'. M-'. R.'.

W- • Forrest D. Haggard W-'. Robert H . Arnold W-'. Ralph D . Walker W. • Wm. F. Mcintosh W-'. Wm. E. Montgomery W-'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson W-". Chester L. Gilbert W . ' . Clarence W. Sills W.'- K. Maynard Curts W . ' . Larry L. Algott W . ' . Donald E. Vochatzer W- . John A. Schowalter W . ' . Tony E. Partridge W-'. H. Don Kingery W- • Glenn Knapp W.". David L. Recob Bro. John McCarter W-'. W-'. W.'W- . W-'. W-'. W. . W-'. W- . ^N•'• W-'.

SUB-OFFICERS Harvey Henderson Charles D . Gallipeau Clarence W. Sills L. Glenn Jenkins Ronald E. White Frank T. Moore Earl M . Sitton Garnette E. Greene Lawrence Winegardner A. Franklin Baldwin Cecil S. Carter

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshall Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler Assistant Grand Tyler Assistant Grand Secretary Grand Organist

Assistant Assistant Assistant

Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer

PAST GRAND M A S T E R S M - ' . W.". Wm. E. Bradford . . .1967 M . ' . W-'. Thomas C. R a u m Jr. 1968 M . ' . W-'- Carroll C. Arnett . . 1 9 6 9 M . ' . W . ' . H. Jackson Staton . .1970 M-'. W.'. Robert D. Caplinger 1971 M . ' . W-'. Richard D. Kelsey . .1972 M . ' . W.'. J. Fred Williamson . .1973

M-' W- Charles S. McGinness 1943 M ' . W- S. Allan Daugherty 1952 M-' w. Floyd S. Ecord 1954 M-' w. J o h n H . Murray 1961 M.' w. Ben W. Graybill 1963 M.' W w.. ' . Arthur C. Hodgson . .1964 M-' w. Owen E. Hodgson . .1965 M.' w. Wm. E. Montgomery 1966

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G R A N D LODGE O F K A N S A S

DISTINGUISHED

GUESTS

WELCOMED

T h e following distinguished guests w e r e escorted to t h e G r a n d E a s t after t h e y w e r e w e l c o m e d b y G r a n d M a s t e r H a g g a r d , a n d w e r e introduced to the assembled Brethren a n d accorded honors d u e their stations: M ' - W.'. Paul E. Ellis, Past Grand Master and Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Delaware. M.' . W. '. Frank J. Krug, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. M.". w. ". Joseph Z. Marks, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. R.'. w..'. Carl Nelson, Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. M.' . w. '. Howard G. McCrae, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba. M.' . w. '. Royce C. Curlis, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Michigan. R.'. w. ". Lewis C. (Wes) Cook, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. M-' . w. '. Donald Swanson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. M.". w. ". Norris W. Lallman, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. M.' . •w. '• James H. Erickson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota. M.' . w. . George E. Turner, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of C a n a d a (Ontario). M.' . w. . John A. Irvine, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Canada ( O n t a r i o ) . M.' . \v. '. William C. Hunt, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of R h o d e Island. M.". w. ". H. Wallace Raid, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. M.' . w. ". Clair E. Woodard, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota. M.' . w. ". J. Castro Smith, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. M.' . w. ". Ralph Worthy, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. M.' . w. ". Fred Von Son, Past Grand Master of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. M.'.. w. '. Charles S. McGinness, Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery K T of Kansas; Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary Emeritus of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. M.'. W.''. John Preble, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. R. . w. '. C. W. Reese, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. M.'. W.''. William E. Montgomery, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Orient of Kansas, Past Grand Master a n d Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. M-'. W.'. Thomas C. R a u m , Jr., Executive Officer of the International Order of DeMolay in Kansas, and Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. R.'. W-'. Mark E. Anway, Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Washington to the Grand Lodge of Kansas.

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

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W- • William Bro- • R.'.

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E.. Bogue, Executive Director of the Kansas Masonic Foundation. George Gallup, Master Councilor, State of Kansas, International order of DeMolay, Member Blue Rapids No. 169. J. Ralph Walker, Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Colorado, and Father of R-'• W . ' . Ralph D . Walker, Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. George S. Remsberg, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery K T of Kansas. Harold N . Nichols, I n t e n d a n t General of the Red Cross of Constantine in Kansas and Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of R A M Kansas. Roy Gerber, Grand Master of Royal and Select Masters of the Grand Council of Kansas. Henry O. Bennett, Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter R A M and Assistant Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery K T of Kansas.

R E P O R T OF C O M M I T T E E O N

CREDENTIALS

W . ' . L . E l d o n Gideon, C h a i r m a n , p r e s e n t e d t h e following report which, on his motion, was a d o p t e d subject to a n y necessary additions o r corrections: To the M-'•

W-'• Grand Lodge

of AF & AM

Kansas:

Your committee reports the following Brethern present and entitled to seats in this O n e Hundred Nineteenth Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of A F & AM of Kansas: GRAND OFFICERS M.'. R.'. R.'. R.'. M.'. R.'.

W-'. Forrest D . Haggard W . ' . Robert H . Arnold W . ' . R a l p h D. Walker W-'. Wm. F . Mcintosh W- . Wm. E. Montgomery W-'. Albert O. Arnold, J r W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert W . ' . Clarence W. Sills W . ' . K. Maynard Curts W-'- Larry L. Algott W . ' . Donald E. Vochatzer W . ' . John A. Schowalter W . ' . Tony E. Partridge W-'. H. Don Kingery W . ' . Glenn K n a p p W . ' . David L. Recob Bro. John McCarter

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1974-75

GRAND LODOE OF K A N S A S

SUB-OFFICERS W.'. W.'. W.'. W.". W.". W.'. W-'W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.

Harvey Henderson Charles D. Gallipeau Clarence W. Sills L. Glenn Jenkins Ronald E. White Frank T. Moore Earl M. Sitton Gametic E. Greene Lawrence Winegardner A. Franklin Baldwin Cecil S. Carter

PAST G R A N D

M.' . W- '. Charles S. McGinness 1943 M.' • W- •. S. Allan Daugherty . .1952 1954 M.' • W- '. Floyd S. Ecord M.' . w. •. John H. Murray . . 1 9 6 1 1963 M.' w.'. Ben W. GraybiU M." . w. '. Arthur C. Hodgson . . 1 9 6 4 M.' w.•. Owen E. Hodgson . . 1 9 6 5 M.' w. '. Wm. E. Montgomery 1966 GRAND

Assistant Assistant Assistant

Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer

MASTERS

M-'M-'M-'. M-'M-'. M-'M-'.

W-". W.'. W-'. W-'. W-'. W-'. W-'-

Wm. E. Bradford . . 1 9 6 7 Thomas C. R a u m , Jr. 1968 Carroll C. A m e t t . . 1 9 6 9 H. Jackson Staton . . 1 9 7 0 Robert D. Caplinger 1971 Richard D. Kelsey . . 1 9 7 2 J. Fred Williamson . . 1 9 7 3

REPRESENTATIVES

Delaware, Tony E. Partridge; Kentucky, Jesse E. Bean; China, Oscar D . Smith; Columbia, Al V a n T h i e s ; Dominican Republic, Billy J. Beaver; Alabama, W. Nolan Artz; Arizona, William F. Mcintosh; California, Richard D. Kelsey; Colorado, J. Fred Williamson; District of Columbia, William E. Bradford; Illinois, Donald E. Vochatzer, Sr.; Indiana, Earl R. Brown; Louisiana, Harry E. Crosswhite; Maryland, Paul E. M u r p h y ; Massachusetts, Vernon D. Martin; Michigan, Owen E. Hodgson; Minnesota, Kenneth N. Pomeroy; Mississippi, James P. Brown; Missouri, H . Jackson Staton; New Jersey, Robert M. Riley; New York, E. Edward Cole; North Dakota, Arthur C. Hodgson; Ohio, John H. Murray; South Carolina, Chester L. Gilbert; Texas, K. Maynard Curts; Utah, Marion Rathmel; Vermont, James E. Zimmerman; Virginia, Glenn L. K n a p p ; Washington, William E. Bogue; West Virginia, Gerald H. Townsend; Wisconsin, Robert D. Caplinger; Argentina, Harold N. Nichols; Austria, William C h a p m a n ; Belgium, Fred E. Pechin; Bolivia, Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Mato Grosso), J. Wayne Pipkin; Brazil (Paraiba), Larry L. Algott; Brazil (Goias), Benny HoUoway; Brazil (Minas Gerais), Richard L. Becker; British Columbia, William E. Montgomery; Canada. ( O n t a r i o ) , Richard D. Overton; Costa Rica, Ralph D . Walker; El Salvador, John A. Showalter; England, S. Allan Daugherty; Germany, Albert O. Arnold, J r . ; Greece, A. Franklin Baldwin; Guatemala, Webster T. Bolin; Honduras, Harvey L. Henderson; India, Lester E. McConnell; Israel, Forrest D. Haggard; Italy (Grand O r i e n t ) , L. Eldon Gideon; J a p a n , Caroll C. A m e t t ; Manitoba, Ralph E. Wilson; Mexico, (Baja California), Chester T. Kelsey; Mexico (Compeche), James W. Robbins; Mexico (Nuevo L e o n ) , Thomas L. Francis; Mexico (Tamulipas), John D. Cunningman; Mexico (York), Ben W. GraybiU; New Brunswick, Clarence W. Sills; New Zealand, Floyd S. Ecord; Norway, Roger C. W a r d ; Nova Scotia, T h u r m a n D . Miller; Peru, Woodrow W. Coleman; Puerto Rico, Melburn C. Barnes; Quebec,

PROCEEDINGS

OF T H E

March

Thomas C. R a u m , J r . ; Scotland, Robert H. Arnold; South Australia, Conrad F. J o h n s o n ; Tasmania, Charles D . GalUpeau; Venezuela, Max W. Meyers; Western Australia, Charles S. McGinness. AREA Area Milton F . Thompson Richard D . Overton Goldwin E. Miller Chester T . Kelsey Jesse E. Bean W. Nolan Artz

COORDINATORS 1974-1975 No. Woodrow W. Coleman 1 2 O. D. Mack 3 Don Robinett 4 Travis Spencer 5 Jo-seph F. Gerstberger 6 William Chapman

No. 7 8 9 10 11 12

Area

No. 7 8 9 10 11 12

Area

No. 31 32 34 37 38 39 40 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 54 55 56 57 59 61 62 63 64

AREA

Gerald L. Anderson K. Maynard Curts Goldwin E. Miller William E. Bogue Roger L. Bush Harvey L. Swan

COORDINATORS 1975-1976 Area No. 1 Richard A. Porter 2 Andrew E. Olson 3 Rollin B. Ashley 4 Frederick A. Turpen 5 Paul B. Heyman 6 James R. Paulsen

Area

D I S T R I C T DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1974-75 Area No. Vearl M. Webb 1 Harold F. Sievers Lawrence D. Winegardner 2 Austin G. Hailey Bert C. Findley 3 J. Wayne McNown Raymond A. McNeley 4 Theodore A. Parisa Gerald H. Townsend 5 Ray C. Hopson Robert J. Shippee 6 Charles L. Rostine Bernard E. Moore 7 John D. T r u d e Norris Attkisson 8 Thomas E. McCIellan Harry C. Kennedy 9 David L, Smith Jay Jones, J r 10 Edward R. Case Larry R. Decker 12 Fredrick A. Turpen Dean Cooley M a x M . Jennings 13 Francis A. Gillihan 14 Billy G. Smith Gerald K a u p Theodore Grindol 15 Charles E. Sothard, J r Lester M. Alderfer 16 Raymond R. Bradley 17 Fred S. Evans William A. Caughey Benton F. Luse 18 Ivan Dix William E. Carey 19 Rollin B. Ashley Joseph M. Conley 20 Delbert W. Berry William E. Bogue 21 O m e r L. Anthony 23 J. Emanuel White Frank J. Testorff 24 James R. Paulsen Walter Earl Gulick Lyman Snodderly 26 Daniel S. R a y Paul C. Hibbard 27 Harry K. Papps 28 Kester A. Gentzler J. Chester Mote Emmett W. Crabtree 29 Raymond R. H a d e n 30

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D I S T R I C T DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1975-76 Area Norris N. Loyd Frederick B. Jensen Bernard F. Pelton Charles G. Millsap John Eldon Masters Orville Paul Jackson John R. Teagarden Lewis Kelley Arnold William Ekis Kenneth L. White Edward M. Bowman . Donald L. Mohler John Robert McCord E. Eugene Puckett Dale F. Langley Gerald F. Steely George N. Haas Oscar C. Warfel Morris W. Sykes Godfrey G. Markley Carl L. Roney Frank M. Green, Jr Harold D. McCormack Joseph E. States Emmett W. Crabtree Paul L. Furbeck

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 31

Area Don L. Dicks . . Wm. J. Hrovat Kenneth R. King Ranee H. Arnold Karl E. H a r t m a n Lester Houghton Roy W. Lumpkin David L. Smith Alfred H . Slough Dwight A. Burton Clarence R. Stucky Richard Schulz Everett E. Keller Harold P. Newsom Walter A. Tegtmeyer Ralph L. Barber Harley A. Francis Delbert W. Berry Leonard M. Paxson David E. Casey Hurlbut K. Graves Harlan S. McNinch Jack B. Stairett Lavern W. Fox G. Marvin Wilson Ray H. Dieball

No. 32 33 34 35 37 40 42 43 44 45 46 49 50 51 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64

PAST M A S T E R S Lodge No. 1—Conrad F. Johnson 2—Chester J. Ziegel 3—Everett A. McBride, Robert A. Rumford, M a x W. Myers, Charles D . Gallipeau, Floyd A. Bosler, Robert M. Riley, Lonnie White, J. L. Kasserman. 5—Fred B. Jensen, Edwin Berry, Arnold Moulden, Elwin Jones, L. E. Lein, T. J. Dunning, R. G. Adams. 6—John A. Golden, Herbert Jones, George W. Mole, Eugene Puckett. 7—John Baskett, Malcolm E. Tibbits, Edward Verbeke. 8—W. Burton Russell. 9—Vinton C. Fishel, Richard Carter, Ola Carpenter, Clarence Kerns, Carroll Pontius, Thomas Ryther, Ellis King, Edward M. Davis, Edwin Burgess. 10—John H. Murray, Frank G. Woods, David W. Edwards. 11—Don Robinett. 12—Kenneth L. Helstrom, Ralph Cotton, John Bohm. 15—John R. Leonard, Emanuel Krug. 16—Emmett Crabtree, J. Chester Long, Durward C. Danielson, Frank Root. 17—Morris Sykes, Merle D. Bradley, Ronald E. White, Stephen Oldham, Scott D. Kelsey, Chester L. Gilbert.

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Lodge No. 18—Phil McCracken, Glenn Chickadonz. 19—Harold S. Roberts, Oscar D . Smith. 20—William M. Mohringer. 22—Max Jennings. 23—Wayne Wolfe. 24—Zola B. Carey, Roy Johnson. 27—Lee Anthony. 32—John Bickel, Clinton Sherres. 3 3 — T h u r m a n D. Miller. 3 4 — M - ' . W . ' . Forrest Haggard, Charles R. Jahne, Frank G. Freudenthal, K. Maynard Curts, A. Franklin Baldwin, Al D. VanThies, Billy J. Beaver. 35—George W. Alter, Gerald F. Steely, Warner Pape. 37—Damon Grimes, Dale A. Mitchell, Jimmie C. Duncan. 38—Donald Mohler, Joseph C. Littrell, Elroy E. Tillotson. 39—Alvin F. Kussman. 40—Francis A. Gillihan, Charles K. Lawhead. 41—Louis A. Likes. 42—Harry Crosswhite, J. E. Parmiter. 4 3 — W . Dale Wells. 44—Keith Evans 45—R.". W.". Glen Knapp. 46—John A. Showalter, Clifford D . Knauss. 50—Chet Kelsey, L. Eldon Gideon, Arthur A. Neuber. 51—Raymond Stillwell, Ken Pomeroy, Connie H. Tubbs, Cecil Carter, E. N. Pratt, Harold Enochs, Earl Hale, O. E. Gooding, R. Donaldson. 52—Donald Beseau. 54—Don Davis, Lloyd Newsom. 5 6 — H . A. Wiswell. 57—Roy E. Gerber, James Burt, Earl Brown. 60—Owen E. Hodgson, Jesse M. Ross. 61—John Teagarden. 62—John Bame. 64—Vearl Webb. 65—Neil Cordell, Paul Jackson, Lawrence Angell, Marvin Rankin, OrviUe Paul Jackson. 67—Charles Jones, Charles Shubkagel, Gene Wolfe. 68—Hubert L. Marler, Floyd A. Falls, Henry F. Duttweiler. 70—John M. Ryan, James Badger. 72—Raymond H . Sternes. 74—James E. Elwell. 76—H. L. Heaton, V. E. Moody, R. M. Bowman, M. T. Burress. 77—1. D. Wilson. 79—Godfrey Markley. 80—Glenn Zieber. 82—W. Johnson 83—James L. Vigna, Howard M. Decker. 84—Sam Leu. 85—Jerry Hedke. 86—W. Aubrey Rollins, Harold R. Teachman, Edwin F. Dirks, Harry Smith. 87—W. Vernon R. Snider. 88—Chester Hiatt. 89—George E. Byrne.

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Lodge No. 90—Harry M. Fretz, Oscar C. Warfel, Lester W. Kendall, H. L. Clinkenbeard, Robert F. Steiner. 91—Robert Hughes, K. Moses, Norman Severns, Norman Nork, Donald Morris. 92—Robert McBride. 94—David N. Lohr. 95—M. C. Barnes, Dwayne Clary, L. Koch, Wayne Porter. 96—Vern K. Rich, C. W. Mahany, Elmer James, R. W. Harrison, Robert Rodgers, A. B. Child. 97—Raymond Morris, Rex Patty. 98—J. Robert Allen. 99—Lloyd D. Williams, H. M. Rathmel, Floran A. Rodgers. 100—Carl Price. 102—Olice B. Williams, Ben B. Boyles, M. M. Heideman. 105—E. E. Carlson. 107—L. E. McConnell. 108—Earl Clyburr. 109—Martin Logan. 111—LaVerne H. Spears. 112—Lester R. Matney. 116—Abbott Shrader, L. A. Lamme, H. J. Beyer, Ralph Fassnacht, Elmer Hunsaker. 117—J. Eugene Thomasson. 118—George S. Remsberg. 119—Earle M. Ortgies. 121—Paul C. Hibbard, Clarence" F. Wheeler. 122—Raymond Haden. 126—Paul Cain. 127—Bill LaFoUette. 130—Ollie J. Woodman. 131—Bernard E. Moore. 132—Frank Foster. 133—Frederick J. Fairchild, Jr. 1 3 5 ^ G l e n n Rohmer. 136—Guy E. Shaw. 137—Charles S. McGinness. 140—Frederick A. Turpen. 142—W. T. Bolin, Melvin Grubb, W. Hrovat. 144—G. Leab. 146—James Bezemek, Dennis Radiel. 150—Landon Abel, Richard C. Read. 1 5 1 ^ K e r m i t M. Cox, J. Wayne McNown. 153—Roger C. Ward, Wilbur E. Adams, Martin O. Johnson, Merlin R. Grundy. 154—David L. Smith, L. Rogene Bergen. 158—M. Scott Knoch, Goldwin E. Miller, George L. Gerardy, Roscoe Maycroft, Dee D. Duttweiler, Floyd J. Sutton, Alvin Colson. 160—Henry K. Smith, Ralph E. Barber. 161-—Robert H. Arnold, Arnold W. Hafenstein. 162—Lester R. Alderfer, Joseph E. Beyer. 164—Lyle G. McCain. 165—Jon D. Scott.

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Lodge No. 166—Roy Dettmer, Thomas Estabrook. 167—Fred S. Evans, Dale K. Howell. 168—Raymond G. Howell, Donald L. Doll. 169—Jimmy D. King, Lauren M. Smerchek. 172—Lawrence P. Acschliman, Orland W. K e m p . 173—Allen Orton. 176—Reese Barton. 179—A. R. Zanovich, C. H . Penrod. 181—Delbert W. Berry. 183—Paul W. Weiser. 185—Sylvan R. Carr. 191—Harlan McNinch, Darrell M. Holmes, Ernest R. Nye, Basil Marhofer. 192—Lyle V. Davison. 194—Gerald L. Anderson, Robert Joe Walker, George Alvin Terrill. 196—Dale Edwards Hess. 198—Bob Palmer. 199—John D. Cunningham. 201—H. L. Swan, Karl H a r t m a n , Robert O. Sullivan, Roy A. Coleman; DeVerne R. Seaman. 205—Dwayne F. Doty. 206—Thomas W. Elbe, Lloyd C. Roswurm, Ellis E. Beal. 212—Larry R. Decker. 213—James Weyrauch. 216—John E. Salmon. 217—Charles H . WiUe. 2 1 9 — M . ' . W.". Arthur Hodgson, D a n L. Brayton, Donald A. Jorden, Paul L. Peterson. 221—El Reno F. Sederlin, Archie J. Isaacson. 221—El Reno F. Sederlin, Archid J. Isaacson. 222—Marvin T. Covalt, H. Carroll Jones, H o m e r H . Jones. 223—Kenneth R. King. 224—Jacob E. Decker, G. Harold Bethell. 225—John Robert Swan, David M. Lines, Emory H . Adkison. 226—Calvin Grover. 227—C. Lester Haughton. 229—Harry C. Kennedy . 230—Clarence Stucky. 232—Arnold J. Hiesterman, Phillip C. Parker, O. Dale Mack. 233—Marvin McMinn. 234—Benton F. Luse. 236—John Monhollon, Dale Langley, George C. Martin, Clarence W. Chitwood. 243—James F. Rogers. 244—Carl L. Roney, Harry M. Snyder. 245—Newton H . Bacon. 246—Jerome B. Stonehocker. 248—Jesse Bean, Clarence W. Longabach. 249—Max Croisant. 252—John Riggs. 253—Glen Eastlack, William Chapman. 2 5 4 — M . ' . W . ' . H. Jackson Staton. 256—Carroll Hacker.

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Lodge No. 257—Alvin G. Cox, Sherman R. Godlove, Sherman K. Godlove, 258—Carl A. Bolinger, J. Wayne Pipkin. 263—Gerald Kaup. 265—Gilbert S. Hayes. 266—Delbert E, Shockley, Don C. Pickell. 2 6 7 - - H . P. Reynolds. 268—L. Wilbur Love. 270—Earl Ray Watts.' 271—Harold Nichols, Thomas L. Francis, Donald F. Werner, Robert I. McBee. 272—Joseph S. Robinson, Finis V. Swender, Harold L. Tillman. 273—Virgil Feebler, Ralph Lamp, William Carter. 276—Charles L. Rostine. 277—Richard Schulz. 279—Charles W. Monroe. 280—Chalmers Hassler. 281—J. Emanuel White, Donald D. Paxton. 282—Harry E. Craghead. 283—Aubrey V. Hanna. 286—T. F. Edmonds. 287—Lloyd D. Bradley, Walter E. Crabb. 288—Don L. Dicks, David Recob, Roland R. Wuthnow. 289—Raymond W. Lohman. 290—Earl Sitton. 291—Marion B. Weeks. 292—Duane L. Gehrke. 293—Everett E. Keller. 294—W. Preston Lowdermilk. 299—H. Alex Lee. 301—W. B. Vorhees, George Rose. 302—David E. Casey. 303—Frank T. Moore, Woodrow Coleman, Dick A. Porter, Milo G. Headding, Harold Russell. 310—David Van Patten, Marvin Wendel. 311—William N. Vanderbeek, Charles W. Farmer, Orville K. Lawson. 313—Jan Paul Carver, Oliver W. Wilson. 314—Robert G. Naylor. 318—Francis W. Starns, Emerson D. Lohman. 321—James R. Paulson 322—Wayne K. Ozias, Joseph F. Chilson, William J. Coleman. 324—William L. Sprague, Clifford R. Jordan. 326—Robert Grosfield. 327—William E. Carey, Franklin H. Rose. 328—William D. Ringquist. 330—William T. Allen. 333—Glen H. Palmer, John Eldon Masters. 335—Williarh J. Besack. 341—Merlin D. Funk. 344—Larry Algott, Calvin E. Bruns. 347-—Howard Dixon. 348—Dwane Tice. 357—Harold J. Rollf. 358—John E. Loeppke, Wayne E. Oak.

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Lodge No. 360—Norman Bainter. 364—George W. Riggs. 365—Fred Pechin. 366—Elmer Ray Stinnett, David Lee Jones, Robert C. Moore. 368—Billy Joe Smith. 369—Marvin L. Brown, J. W. Carpenter, James E. Roberts, Walter Bird, Charles E. Burkin Jr. 374—^Andrew E. Olson. 376—Melvin E. Stimpert. 379—Ralph Winterowd. 380—Dale F. Scott. 382—Cecil Hutchinson. 384—Harry F. Davis Jr. 385—Frank Thompson. 390—Henry L. Post. 393—Luther C. Jacobs. 395—Joseph States. 396—William E. Mason. 397—Glen E. Mayden. 398—^Warren P. Armstrong. 402—William Cope, Bill Bogue, Clarence Little, Charles Yenkey, James Reed, Wm. A. Remington, N. Martin Foltz. 403—Charles Lewis, Miles Pfifer. 404—Rodney Bracelin, Hurlburt Graves, Garnette E. Greene. 410—Orvis Beeghly. 411—Sammie G. Cross, Harold D. McCormack, John Russell. 413—E. Wetmore. 414—Charles Minium. 415—Eugene Tabbert, Mervil Dick, Jack Welter. 417—Ralph D. Walker, Elmer J. Steinike, John Stover. 419—^Joseph M. Conley. 420—Robert Dark, Theodore Dark, Marvin Grandstaff. 430—Henry A. Meyer. 433—Earl C. Hamlin. 436—Donald Kingery, Charles H . Roy. 437—Donald Jones, Ralph F. Nichols. 438—John D. Howland, LeRoy W. Stone, Edgar J. Humble. 440—Leonard H. Foster. 444—David Berglund. 445—Dwight A. Burton, Travis Spencer. 446—Leslie M. Heisz, Harvey L. Henderson, Walter F. Walker. 449—L. Orville Hazen. LODGE

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Lodge No. 1—Conrad Johnson, Proxy. 2—Chester J. Ziegel, Sec. 3—Louis Brown, M . ; Horace M. Kreeger, S.W.; Delbert W. Taylor, J.W.; Robert L. Rumford, Sec. 5—Arnold L. Moulden, M . ; Ervin K. Berry, S.W.; Lawrence D. Martin J.W.; Thomas J. Dunning, Sec.

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Lodge No. 6—Glenn T. Messenheimer, M . ; Marion E. Smith S.W.; John J. Verburg, J.W.; George W. Mole, Sec. 7—J. C. Poe, M . ; James W. McKenzie, Jr. S.W.; Herbert Keene, J.W.; Edward C. Verbeke, Sec. 8—Claude W. Norris, S.W.; Wilgus B.'Russell, Sec. 9—Harrison K. Traul, M . ; Howard H. Brown, S.W.; Thomas L. Lee, Jr. J.W.; Clarence E. Kerns, Sec. 10—Billy L. Blanck, M . ; Roy L. Simpson, S.W.; Ralph E. Wilson, Sec. 12—Owen Samuel Jr., S.W.; William Stoff, J.W.; Ralph V. Cotton, Sec. 14—Roland G. Pottorf, S.W.; Vernon J. Turner, J.W. 15—Arthur W. Keffer, M . ; 16—Bradford G. Blaker, M . ; Roger G. Smith, S.W.; Roger L. Couchot, J.W.; Frank Root, Sec. 17—Harold H. Campbell, M . ; Charles H. Hoffmeister, S.W.; Lloyd D. Cooper, J.W.; Charles L. Gleason, Sec. 18—John L. Heckert, M . ; Max Shoemaker, S.W.; Denzel Rybolt, J.W.; Clarence E. Rea, Sec. 19—Leon D. Elliott, M . ; Joseph D. Smith, S.W.; Oscar D. Smith, Sec. 20—Kenneth K. Wykert, M . ; Alan Coverdale, J.W. 21—Ray H. Gray, Sec. 23—Keith E. Guthrie, M . ; Phillip E. Pritchard, S.W.; Robert A. Ridley, J.W.; Wayne Rollf, Sec. 24—Orlie D. Davidson, M. 25—William G. Hahn, Jr., M. 27—Lee Anthony, Sec. Proxy. 29—Glen H. Searcy, P.M. Proxy. 30—Bobby L. Miller, M . ; Paul A. Boyer, J.W. 31—Aaron G. Winzer, M. 32—Neil Westphal, S.W. 33—Gary R. Goebel, M. 34—James W. Robbins, M . ; Oren R. Davis, S.W.; Josiah C. Lowe, J.W.; K. Maynard Curts, Sec. 35—Dale A. Bruning, M . ; Warner Pape, Jr. Sec. 36—Austin G. Hailey, M. 37—Jimmie A. Duncan, Proxy, Damon M. Grimes, S.W.; Dale A. Mitchell, Sec. 38—Willard A. Shields, M . ; Joseph C. Littrell, Sec. 39—Alvin F. Kussman, M. 40—Robert E. Redick, Sr., M . ; Charles K. Lawhead, Sr. Sec. 41—Louis A. Likes, M. 42—James A. Strader, M. 43—-James Fountain, M . ; W. Dale Wells, Sec. 44—Richard E. Hawkins, M . ; John R. McCord, Sec. 45—Delbert Seuser, M. 46—Irvin D. Buller, M . ; John A. Schowalter, Sec. 47—Clifford Van Nice, Sec. 48—Robert F. Hall, M . ; Edmund R. Stucker, Sec. 49—Alvin K. Banman, S.W.; Duane G. Sloan, Sec. 50—Arthur Neuber, Proxy. 51—Connie H. Tubbs, M . ; Doyl H. Twichell, S.W.; Paul E. Ferrell, J.W.; Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Sec.

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Lodge No. 52—Henry W. Beseau, M . ; Dale Hammarlund, S.W.; Robert W. Rezac, J.W.; Donald E. Beseau, Sec. 54—Robert Goul, M . ; Robert T. Linson, S.W. Proxy,; Charles G. Adkins, J.W.; Lloyd Newson, Proxy. 55—Robert L. Guier, M. 56—Jerry L. Gilson, M. 57—Harry M. Aikin, M . ; James C. Bradbury, J.W.; LeRoy L. Loggins, Sec. Carl C. Brown, Proxy. 60—^James R. Winn, M . ; Karl W. Ernst, S.W.; Jesse M. Ross, Sec. 62—Robert L. Bame, M . ; Lawrence G. Colson, S.W.; James A. Bame, J.W.; Jesse E. Bean, Sec. 63—Otis L. Domeny, S.W. 64—Duane H. Seeting, S.W.; Verne E. Peterson, J.W.; Vearl M. Webb, Sec. 65—James E. Angell, M . ; Charles A. Groff, J.W.; 66—Lester C. Naylor, M . ; Duane A. Fitch, J.W.; Robert G. Naylor, Sec. 67—Winifred B. Lucas, M . ; Charles E. Shubkagel, S.W.; Charles F. Jones, Sec. 68—Hubert L. Marler, M. 70—Everett Avery, M . ; John R. Waetzig, S.W.; Glen E. Badger, J.W. 71—Joe Hawkins, M. 72—Raymond H . Stames, Proxy. 74—^James E. Elwell, M. 75—Fred L. Baker, M. 76—Tom Burress, M . ; Harold Heaton, Proxy,; Virgil Moody, Proxy,; Edward M. Bowman, Sec. 78—Norris N. Loyd, Sec. 79—J. E. Darby, M . ; 80—Glen D. Zieber, M . ; Robert F. Dunshee, J.W.; Russell C. Schwilling, Sec. 82—Russell George, M. 83—Eldon M. Lovelett, M . ; John C. Sieber, S.W.; William H. Nichols, J.W. 84—Sam Leu, Proxy. 85—Francis O. Arganbright, M . ; Jerry Hedke, Proxy. 86—David M. Birmingham, M . ; Irl R. Mitchell, S.W.; Everett D. Hladik, J.W.; Harold R. Teachman, Sec. 87—David Rohia, M. 88—Chester O. Hiatt, Proxy. 89—George E. Byrne, Sec. 90—Eugene O. Sturm, M . ; Robert J. Higgs, S.W.; Larry F. Crady, J.W.; Harry M. Fretz, Sec. 91—Merton L. Talbot, M . ; Joseph E. Reuter, S.W.; Donald C. Morris, Proxy,; Edward E. Latta, Sec. 92—^Jerry D. Yockey, M. 93—Fred L. Kennedy, M. 94—David N. Lohr, Sec. 95—Dwayne L. Clary, M . ; Wayne E. Porter, Sec. 96—Norman L. Maier, M . ; Conrad D. Jennings, S.W.; James E. Hanson, J.W.; J. Charles Walje, Sec. 97—Jim E. Ross, M . ; Wm. Rex Patty, Proxy,; Raymond W. Morris, Sec. 98—James I. Huffman, M . ; David F. Montgomery, S.W.; Robert Allen, Proxy. 99—Eugene C. Allen, M . ; Wilber D. Van Etten, S.W.; Robert R. Pugh, J.W.; Lloyd D . WiUiams, Sec.

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Lodge No. 100—Carl E. Rice, Proxy. 101—Lynn D. Swisher, M.; Carl Manning, Proxy,; Earl Bronson, Proxy. 102—Lloyd L. Robbins, M.; Stanley D. Browning, S.W.; Donald R. Simmons, J.W.; Alfred L. Lewis, Sec. 103—Charles V. Crissman, M. 104—Floyd D. Sorrick, M . ; Garry Keeler, S.W. 106—Jim Gryder, M . ; Alfred F. Halvrook, S.W. 107—Thomas D. Zinser, M . ; Wayne J. Parrish, S.W.; Toby T. Curtis, J.W. •108—Albert E. Johnston, M. 109—Carl Heinrich, M. 110—Howard C. Riggs, S.W. I l l — O s c a r J. McKenzie, M.; DeVere C. Miller, S.W. 112—Guy E. Cantrell, M . ; Wm. I. Goldsmith, Jr. Sec. 113—James L. Sjogren, M . ; Chester McWilson, Sec. 114—rWilliam Gene Bowser, M . ; Ralph Weston Linnens, S.W. 115—Leslie E. Dixon, M. 116—Ralph B. Fassnacht, M.; Abbott Shrader, Proxy. 117—Noel J. Rike, M . ; Eleuterio Carrillo, J.W.; J. Eugene Thomasson, Set. 118—Frank M. Green, Jr., M . ; Elmer A. Burton, Sec. 119—Glenn C. Peterson, M. 121-—Clint A. Tracy, S.W.; Leslie H. Sherman, Sec. 122—Roy W. Eib, M. 123—Raymond O. Johnson, M. 124—John K. Abildgaard, S.W. 125—Clayton L. Goad, M. 126—Neal F. Osborn, M. 127—Jay Lee Brassfield, M . ; Herbert C. Crook, S.W. 128—Otto T. Peters, Proxy. 129—Raymond Weaver, M.; Vernon G. Kalivoda, Sec. 130—George N. Hass, M. 131—Vernon Moore, M. 132—Chet Foster, M.; Willard Bright, S.W. Tommy Bruce, J.W. 133—J. Bruce Sheilds, M.; Frederick S. Fairchild, Jr., Sec. 134—Richard O. Stone, M. 135—Jon R. Spencer, Sr. M . ; Cecil Wayne Truitt, S.W.; John E. Cummingham, J.W. 136—Ernest R. Meadows, M. 138—Maurice L. Gleason, M. 140—Delbert O. Kidwell, M.; Charles H. Chalfant, Sec. 141—Cecil E. Redenbaugh, M . ; Clifford E. Reese, S.W. 142—Melvin E. Grubb, Proxy,; W. J. Hrovat, Proxy. 143—James P. Kay, M. 144—Carl F. Harder, Sec. 145—James D. Blass, M. 146—James J. Bezemek, M. 148—George W. Adams, M. 149—Earl Peterson, Proxy. 150—Raymond J. Heyen, M . ; Richard C. Read, Sec. 152—Martin Jones, M.; William S. Goodwin, S.W.; C. Eugene Carlton, J.W. 153—Roger S. Swigel, M . ; Eugene E. Heck, S.W.; Ronald L. Robinson, J.W.; Robert J. White, Sec. 154—Arthur W. Howell, M.

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Lodge No. 155—Arthur W. Redmon, J.W. 158—Edwin J. Maycroft, M . ; Raymond P. Maycroft, S.W.; Lawrence D. Winegardner, Sec. 159—Robert M. Inol, M . ; Calvin Weibling, S.W. 161—Arnold W. Hafenstein, M . ; Keen Umbehr, Jr., S.W.; Roy A. Eberwein,

J.W. 162—Ivan J. Newsam, M. 164—Richard L. Bujler, M . ; Lyle G. McCain, Sec. 165—Stanley E. Lantis, M. 166—Roy E. Dettmer, Proxy. 167—Neal Skelton, M. 168—Carl W. Underwood, M. Larry E. Gray, S.W.; Kenneth L. Geisdorf, J.W.; Donald L. Doll, Sec. 169—Edwin G. Brychta, M. Jimmy D. King, Proxy.; Lauren M. Smerchek, Sec. 172—Tom H. Lowman, M . ; Virgil D. Burns, S.W.; William R. Leonard, Sec. 173—N. Jack Eschenbrenner, S.W.; Hugh E. Richards, J.W. 174—G. H. Pittman, Proxy, Roy W. Lumpkin, Sec. 177—James R. Line, M. 179—Clair H . Penrod, Proxy,; Anthony R. Zanovich, Proxy. 181—Wendell D. Morgan, M . ; Delbert W. Berry, S.W. 183—Rhett E. Weiser, M. 184—Byron D . Morgan, M. 186—Robert J. Metcalf, M. 187—John Depaoli, M.; William F. L. Forrest, J.W.; Ronald J. Titterington, Sec. 189—Irwin D. Wright, Jr., Proxy. 190—Adam D. Freeman, M . ; Orville L. Oelschlaeger, J.W. 191—Harlan S. McNinch, M . ; Darrell M. Holmes, S.W. 192—Leslie G. DeWitt, M . ; Bill R. Miller, S.W. 193—Leonard F. Amett, M . ; Commodore Wood, S.W. 194—Jimmy D. Shoemaker, S.W.; Neal J. Menzie, J.W.; Gerald L. Anderson, Sec. 195—Fred G. Williams, M . ; Arris M. Johnson, S.W.; David M. King, J.W. Andrew M. Darby, Sec. 196—Dale E. Hess, Sec. 198—Bob Palmer, Proxy. 199—Melvin H. Erhardt, M. 200—Bernard A. Rishell, Sec. 201—Frank Ingalls, M . ; Wayne E. Irwin, S.W.; Robert O. Sullivan, Sec. 204—Jack C. Metz, M. 205—Gary L. Pugh, M . ; Dwayne F. Doty, Sec. 206—Glen L. Wilson, M. 207—Edgar Stockbridge, M . ; Earl T. Poore, Sec. 210—Carl C. Elliott, M.; Harvey Lyell, S.W. 212—John T. Thexton, M. 213—^James W. Weyrauch, J.W. 216—Ronald E. Brown, M. 217—Charles H . Wille, M. 219—Max L. Aiber, M . ; Dan L. Brayton, Sec.

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Lodge No. 220—Manuel J. Rodriguez, M . ; Clinton O. English, S.W.; Gale E. Britton, J.W.; Harold P. Newsom, Sec. 221—Archie J. Issacson, Proxy. 222—Jim D. Beye, M . ; Sherman Kirby, J. W.; Lee W. Nichols, S.W.; Homer H. Jones, Sec. 224—John W. Kendall, Jr. M . ; D. Smith, S.W. 225—Warren E. Walquist, M . ; Walter B. Norris, S.W.; John H. Oilman, J.W.; J. Robert Swan, Sec. 226—Calvin Grover, J.W. 227—C. Lester Houghton, Proxy. 229—Clarence Pate, Proxy; Harry C. Kennedy, Sec. 230—Harold A. Forcum, M. 232—Phillip C. Parker, M . ; Arnold J. Hiesterman, Sec. 233—Marvin McMinn, Proxy. 234—Benton F. Luse, Proxy. 236—Paul E. Monhollon, M . ; Charles L. Lacey, S.W.; William J. Kramer, J.W. 241—Thomas U. North, M . ; Richard H. Brauer, S.W. 243—Sterling P. Hornbuckle, M. 244—Don Masten, M . ; Harry M. Snyder, Sec. 245—Lawrence A. Ludlum, M. 246—Charles B. Sinclair, M . ; John W. Richards, S.W.; Frank J. Barker, J.W.; Clayton F. Ladwig, Sec. 247—Carol W. Gray, M . ; Howard C. Campbell, Sec. 249—Max W. Croisant, M. 251—Richard E. Janzen, M. 252—John L. Riggs, Proxy. 253—Glen Eastlack, Proxy; William Chapman, Sec. 256—Carroll D. Harker, Proxy. 257—Keith Godlove, Proxy,; Sherman R. Godlove, Porxy,; Alvin Cox, Proxy. 258—Richard Carl Krase, M . ; Galind Francis Keefe, S.W.; Ronald Wayne Waggy, J.W. 259—Wesly L. Johnson, M . ; Lonny Jones, S.W. 260—James Kirby Elsea, M. 261—C. Irvin McCullough, M. 263—Gerald Kaup, M. 264—Eugene Bennett, M. 265—Gilbert S. Hays, Proxy. 266—Don C. Pickell, Proxy. 267—H. P. Reynolds, Proxy. 270—Willis H. Kramer, M. 271—Robert William Dickson, M . ; Donald Warner, Proxy, Robert I. McBee, Proxy. 272—Delos Jack Ellis, M . ; Harold L. Tillman,. Proxy. 273—Wesley C. Stephens, Sr. M . ; Stanley Allen Combs, S.W.; Robert W. Carlson, J.W.; Val O. Whitesell, Sec. 274—Arthur A. Hartshorn, M. 276—Charles L. Rostine, M. 277—John C. Coverdale, M. 278—Michael V. Mayberry, S.W. 279—Edward D. Schmalzried, M . ; Leo E. Krug, J.W; 280—Paul J. Harrel, S.W.

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Lodge No. 281—Duane A. Nichol, M . ; Robert H. Wanker, S.W. 282—Will D. Hayes, M. 283—Aubrey V. Hanna, Sr. Sec. 284—Curtis G. Sauer, M. 286—T. F. Edmonds, Proxy,; Roy J. Smith, Jr. Sec. 287—Walter E. Crabb, Proxy,; Lloyd D. Bradley, Sec. 288—David L. Recob, M . ; Howard H . Hizer, J.W.; Don L. Dicks, Sec. 289—Raymond Lohman, Proxy. 290—Louis L. Trimble, M . ; Earl M. Sitton, S.W. 291—Wayne L. Peck, M. 292—Duane L. Gehrke, Sec. 293—Harry C. Walz, M . ; Stanley Mitchum, S.W.; Everett E. Keller, Sec. 294—W. Preston Lowdermilk, Sec. 299—Martin D. Flinn, M . ; H. Alex Lee J.W. 300—Niel Hibbert, J.W.; George W. Tull, Sec. 301—W. B. Vorhees, Proxy,; George A. Rose, Sec. 303—Joseph L. Patton, M . ; James O. Foster, S.W.; Harry D. Yates, J.W.; Woodrow W. Coleman, Sec. 309—Bob G. Salter, M. 310—David L. VanPatten, M . ; Marvin L. Wendel, J.W. 311—William N. Vander Beek, M.; Royal E. Brown, S.W.; Charles W. Farmer, Sec. 312—Michael Sherwood, M. 313—Raymond D. Cowles, M . ; Robert Kuehn, S.W.; Glenn C. McVicker, J.W. 315—Merrill R. Cunningham, M. 318—Emerson D. Lahman, Sec. 319—Arland D . Stephens, M. .„. -. • • 321—Harold L. Runzel, M. 322—Marvin E. Ury, M . ; Robert M. Schroeder, S.W.; Walter C. Johnson, J.W.; Wayne K. Ozias, Sec. 322—Marvin E. Ury, M . ; Robert M. Schroeder, S.W.; Walter G. Johnson, J.W.; Wayne K. Ozias, Sec. 323—Clifford R. Jordan, Proxy,; Victor Halls, J.W.; Claire B. Sparling, Sec. 324—William L. Sprague, Sec. 325—Howard L. Wade, Proxy. 326—Robert Grosfeild, Proxy. 327—Franklin Rose, Sr., Sec. 328—Wm. D . Ringquist, M. 329—Thomas L. Kauble, M. 330—William T. Edwards, M . ; John W. Ficken, S.W. 331—Alfred H. Jonas, Sec. 333—Roger D. Kidwell, M . ; Robert Eugene Williams, S.W.; George William Lawler, Jr., J.W.; Glenn H. Palmer, Sec. 335—William J. Besack, Sr., Sec. 339—Ray Williard Needham, M. 341—Merlin D. Funk, Sec. 342—Benny W. Goatley, M. 344—Calvin E. Bruns, Sec. 347—Bobbie R. Oiler, M . ; Howard Dixon, Sec. 348—Gayle C. Bainter, J.W. 349—Robert C. Brown, M. 351—Kenney White, Proxy.

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Lodge No. 352—Clarence L. Sawyer, M.; Lawrence E. Abbott, Sec. 354—Harry E. Miller, Sec. 357—Harold J. RoUf, Proxy. 358—John E. Loeppke, Proxy,; Melvin E. Oak, J.W. 359—John Q. Hupfer, M. 360—Norman Bainter, Proxy. 362—Leon W. Lesovsky, J.W. 364—Joseph J. Oliphant, M . ; Travis, C. Anderson, J.W.; George W. Riggs, Sec. 366—Donald G. Oldfield, M . ; Theodore Morris, S.W. 367—Melvin Cook, M . ; Gary Martin, J.W. 368—Billy Joe Smith, Proxy. 369—LeRoy C. Booth, M . ; James E. Roberts, S.W.; Bennie L. Smith, J.W.; James W. Carpenter, Sec. 370—J. Chester Mote, Proxy. 371—Ronald B. Fisher, M. 372—Ernest Oaks, J.W. 374—Dale G. Thomas, M.; Brian A. Barkan, S.W.; Andrew E. Olson, Sec. 376—Melvin E. Stimpert, M. 379—Ralph Winterowd, S.W. 384—Walter Tschanz, M . ; Larry DePriest, S.W. 385—Albert E. Janosik, M . ; Ernest E. Campbell, S.W.; John B. Schlarb, Sec. 390—Henry L. Post, M. 391—C. Earl Thompson, M. 393—Robert B. Crumpton, M . ; Charles R. Harden, S.W. 395—Roger D. Potter, M . ; Alfred W. Parks, S.W.; Eugene G. Eidman, J.W. 396—Robert E. Kern, M . ; Robert W. Lewis, Sec. 397—Edward A. Hopkins, S r . , M . • . 398—Kenneth W. Armstrong, M.; Warren P. Armstrong, Sec. 399—Jay W. Cope, M. 402—Myron D. Kidwell, M . ; Victor R. Petty Jr.; S.W. Robert L Peterson, J.W.; Charles N. Yenkey, Sec. 403—Marvin Ambrose, M . ; Frank Testorff, S.W.; Dan Doyle, Sec. 404—Edward P. Schultz, M. 406—John H. Duncan, Proxy. 408—Walter Fiorucci, Proxy. 409—Rodney L. Hannon, Proxy. 410—Orvis V. Beeghly, M. 411—Sammie G. Cross, Sec. 413—Everett Arthur Wright, M. 414—Charles Minium, Proxy, ;Leonard M. Paxson, Sec. 415—Floyd Swafford, M . ; Eugene Tabbert, S.W.; Mervil Dick, J.W. Jack Welter, Sec. 417—Robert I. Van Allen, M . ; Byron D. Funk, S.W.; Bernon D. Akers, J.W.; James L. Withers, Sec. 419—Jimmy Dodge, Proxy. 420 Marvin E. Grandstaff, M . ; Theodore Dark, Sec. 421—Donald W. Calkins, Proxy. 427—James Parkhurst, M . ; Dean Cooley, J.W. 430—Harold D. Bernon, Proxy. 431—John Randall Huggard H I , M.

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Lodge No. 433—George C. Helterbrand, M . ; Norman L. Stubbs, S.W.; Gene L. Hager, J.W.; Earl C. Hamlin, Sec. 435—Lavern W. Fox, Proxy. 436—Gary L. Butler, M . ; William W. Barry, S.W.; Clifford N. French, J.W.; Paul E. Murphy, Sec. 437—Frederick E. Sturm, Proxy; George W. Weiss, S.W. Ralph F. Nichols, Sec. 438—Kenneth E. Prentice, M . ; James S. Roberts, S.W.; Fred A. Henik, J.W. 440—Gary L. Godfrey, M . ; Leonard H . Foster, Sec. 441—Daniel S. Ray, Proxy. 444—Clifford W. Johnson, M . ; James E. Harris, Sec. 445—Virlin L. McHenry, M. 446—Walter F. Walker, M . ; Harvey Henderson, Sec. 449—J. Orville Hazen, Proxy. 450—Fred Pechin, M . ; Clavin T. Rader, J.D. RECAPITULATION Grand Lodge Officers present 17 Sub-Officers present 12 Past Elective Grand Officers Present 15 District Deputy Grand Masters Present: 1974-1975 53 1975-1976 58 Past Masters Present 481 (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters). Lodge Representatives Present 598 (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters or Past Masters). Area Coordinators Present: 1974-1975 12 1975-1976 12 T O T A L PRESENT IN GRAND L O D G E Grand Representatives Present Number of Lodges Represented Number of Lodges on the Roll Distinguished Guests Present Master Masons Present Fraternally submitted: L. ELDON GIDEON, Chairman MORRIS W . SYKES RAYMOND S T I L L W E L L WILLIAM C O P E PHIL MCCRACKEN

1,215 67 325 404 26 146

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ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER 1975 With Deputy Grand Master Robert H. Arnold presiding, M.'. W.'. Forrest D. Haggard delivered the following address which, on his motion, was accepted for distribution to the various committees: INTRODUCTION To the M.'.

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By-Law 2-105 gives opportunity for the Grand Master to make a formal Address to the Craft at the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. It also stipulates certain areas that a Grand Master shall include in such an address. This is more than just a formality. It is a "mandate" for communication! When you accorded me the honor and responsibility of being Grand Master, I responded by setting forth certain goals and objectives for the 1974-75 Masonic Year. The key word in that response was C O M M U N I C A T I O N . Coming to this 119th Annual Communication is, therefore, both a privilege and a joy. The feeling of communictaion in fellowship, ritual, service, and work among the Craft has been a constant source of strength and personal enjoyment for myself and my family. It has been my opportunity to observe a good many Grand Masters as they approach this moment. Some have come with anticipation, many with physical and emotional fatigue and not a few with expressions of relief. I have all of these factors but also come to this Grand Communication in exactly the same spirit and attitude with which I have come to the many Communications of our lodges: with ideas to share, excitement over what may be asked or considered which will be "news to m e " and with a deep sense of appreciation and affection for my Brethren. There is one difference: Whereas I insisted upon having the "last word" when I visited with you as Grand Master, this time I must have the "first word", and the "last word" is yoiirs. I'd like to begin this address with a poem by a co-person in the ministry, Marguerite Miller, who wrote concerning her experience in a Church youth camp. One night I worshipped With a youthful company, Who held in check Their boundless energy And spirits high. Coming with sober mein T o this last service Of their week's retreat. Held out-of-doors Beneath the campus trees. Each lighted his small candle From a central large one,

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And in the quiet circle Took his place. Through hymns and prayers And vows of dedication, The flickering lights were held; Then each, in turn, .Set down his tiny candle On the ground. Turning his back, Each walked away, silent, alone. And no one knew How long the candle burned Which he had left behind. The thought came to me then, How like our lives this is! We light our little candles At God's flame of life; We hold and tend them briefly. Then put them down upon the earth. And go away, in silence and alone. And none can know How long his light will glow When he is gone. This address is, in one sense, a reflection of the "candle" which I have placed upon the pathway of Freemasonry.

CONDITION OF THE ORDER One of the major factors I see in Kansas Masonry is change. Some years ago we were judged by our ability to remain "unchangeable". Today we have learned that to never change in any way, shape or form is to invite certain destruction or death. The important thing is the decision between what to change and what to maintain. I feel Kansas Masonry has made some good decisions Appendix No. 1 points up the problem of declining membership. Our last reported gain in membership in 1957, was for an increase of 16. Our membership, that year, was 101,261 brethren. Many of our present decisions have had to do with quality and quantity. Most of the District Deputies reported that in November and December of 1974, more Lodges were working than had been in the past five years. If these reports are accurate, then it is possible that 1975 will show an increase in the number of brethren raised. Beginning with the administration of M-'. W-'- H. Jackson Staton, there has been an increasing sense of unity and cooperation in purpose among the Council of Administration. This one factor has been, and is continuing to be, ' force for growth and power in our Grand Jurisdiction.

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OFFICIAL RECEPTION On April 20, 1974, the Officers of the seven Lodges comprising District 5 were hosts to over 600 Master Masons and their families at our Reception. This was a gala occasion for myself and family, and we appreciate the huge amount of work involved in setting up and operating this event. T o R.'. W-'Gerald Townsend and his wife, Wilma, goes the first thanks, for they spearheaded the whole operation. The Officers of my own Lodge, Ancient Form No. 34, were totally involved. Abdallah Shrine handed me a check for $500 to cover over and above expenses for the event. Mirza Shrine band donated their services. Johnson County Community College donated its facilities. Jim Robbins donated the printing labor. The staff and members of Overland Park Christian Church, along with the musical talents of the Simmonettes, made the Grand Master's Breakfast not only possible, but very enjoyable. We appreciated the large number who remained to worship with us Sunday morning, April 21st. I appreciated the displays that the appendant and concordant bodies set up, as well as their support and attendance. It was a festive occasion for the Haggards, because someone else carried the whole responsibility of the planning and execution of those plans. We thank

T H E KANSAS MASON This year we have been able to mail the "Kansas Mason" to every member. This has met with overwhelming approval and appreciation. M . ' . W-'- Ben W. Graybill, Editor, has done a superb job. Our thanks to the Grand Lodge staff for the" fine job in processing and mailing. This one project needs to be continued in the years ahead, for it is the main source of communication between Grand Lodge and the Craft.

KANSAS MASONIC H O M E We are engaged in a continuing program of updating and improving our Home. During this year, considerable improvements in the area of livability; Arts and Crafts work; and in building structure have been made. The Council of Administration has been unified in its insistence on long range planning. I requested that we begin to move in the direction of broadening the base of admittance into the Home and changing concepts of entrance requirements. At present, the Home can care for far more residents than we have. The cost of care per member has steadily increased, and the method of Nursing Home Operation has drastically changed in our society since the rules governing the Home were put into operation. I am glad that a Lodge has been instituted at the Home. The Board authorized the formation of a Council of Home Members to meet with the Board and work with them. We also set in operation a limit on the years of service that a Home Board Member can give, and thus assure some rotation of membership in the years ahead. A close watch will need to be kept on the financial structure as the cost of operation continues to climb. There is no more a rewarding experience than that of seeking out and making friends with the wonderful folks who both inhabit and staff our Kansas Masonic Home.

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KANSAS MASONIC F O U N D A T I O N The Foundation faces many opportunities. It is at a crucial point in its existence. It needs your support and understanding. The Staff and Board are moving with a sense of unity and strength and now needs to make that known to the Craft. Although large gifts from the few are important, the steady support of the total group is yet necessary. Other groups and allied Masonic bodies are asking for financial support and some of them have strong public relations efforts. I commend the Foundation to you for continued regular support as well as long range gifts through wills and bequests. My thanks to Henry A. Bubb, President, for his leadership in this important area. Their report is elsewhere and will be given by Bill Bogue, Executive Director. PAST GRAND MASTERS Our Past Grand Masters have been a source of strength and support to me. I have, as the year progressed, become far more appreciative of them and of their years of service. It is impossible to comprehend the work load of the Grand Mastership ahead of time. Even as a Grand Lodge Line Officer, I found that I had little comprehension of the demands made upon the Office. Never during my years of service has any Past Grand Master attempted to "lean" on me or influence my decisions. And, likewise, never did they ever turn me down when I asked for help and assistance. The spirit of support and cooperation I have observed and experienced in these past four years in this Grand Jurisdiction needs to be expressed, for such does not always seem to exist in all Grand Jurisdictions. There are certain "families" within our Past Grand Masters. As the result of circumstances, I am the product of a "merger" of two of these "lines". This year I have attempted to keep faith with not only M.". W-'- H. Jackson Staton, who appointed me, but also with lineage inherent in the late R-'- W-"Robert Ferguson, whose appointment I would have been. Strong personal support and encouragement has also come from M.'- W.'. Ben W. Graybill, Arthur C. Hodgson, and J. Fred Williamson. Those "extras" of letters, phone calls, and "pats on the back" are real strength-givers at a time when the "strength' and wisdom of man" seems to be becoming weak. The presentation of my P.G.M.'. Jewel by M . ' . W.". Wm Bradford will round out my year in a fitting and symbolic act. EMBLEMS This year I ordered that a brother who was eligible for his fifty year emblem should receive the same immediately. We mailed these out with a personal letter, his Masonic record and a specially designed folder. I have received dozens of letters of appreciation from these Brothers for receiving their emblem in this manner. I ordered the Lodges to have a celebration honoring their fifty year recipients, and most Lodges complied with good results. A Grand Lodge Officer was in attendance at almost all of these celebrations, and I was personally involved in many of them. I had been privileged to share, some years ago, in the presentation of a "certificate" of 75 years continuous membership and determined that an emblem should be created to commemorate such an event. The emblem has been designed and is now in stock. We have been pleased this year to present three 75 year emblems to Kansas Masons. They were:

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NAME Sylvester E. Hobart Fredrick Elton Smith Alexander Mc Williams

LODGE Glen Elder # 294 Siloam # 2 2 5 Tyrian # 2 4 6

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PRESENTED AT: Ft. Collins, Colorado Topeka, Kansas Garden City, Kansas

BODIES

There has been a feeling of harmony and cooperation this year among all of our appendant and concordant bodies. O u r "Unity" meetings have helped us to calendar and avoid conflicts. Kansas is honored by M.'. E-"- Roy W. Riegle being elevated to the Grand Mastership of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, and I have appreciated his friendship and support. R- â&#x20AC;˘ E- â&#x20AC;˘ George S. Remsberg, Grand Commander, Grand Commandery of K.T., of Kansas, M . ' . I . ' . Roy E. Gerber, Grand Master, Grand Council of R. & S.M. of Kansas, and M-'- E.'. H. LeRoy Ashcraft, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of R.A.M. of Kansas and Illus. William E. Montgomery, S.G.I.G. Ks., A.A.S.R., have all worked together with your Grand Lodge Officers. T h e change in procedure and structure in the operation at the Grand Lodge Building was done with full accord, and I appreciate the work of Bro. Henry O. "Hank" Bennett his year, not only in the York Rite, but in his personal supfiort of Grand Lodge activities. Beverly Rowe, Grand Matron, and Thurman Miller, Grand Patron, Order of Eastern Star, have attended my meetings and given encouragement and personal support to my program. I have never left any doubt to my feelings that the Craft Lodge is the foundation and essence of Freemasonry, and yet I have felt a sense of real Fraternity among all of us. The five Shrine Temples each contributed $100 towards the expenses of attending the Imperial Shrine, and they have also been very cooperative in all activities. It was my pleasure to address the delegates at the Imperial Shrine during their opening Session, to represent our Grand Jurisdiction and be seated on the Imperial reviewing stand. There were many Kansas Masons in attendance, and their hospitality and conduct reflected credit on our State. My own Abdallah Temple presented me with a Grand Master's Fez and honored me with a fine meeting. The High Twelve club promoted my reception, a"d the Kansas City chapter honored me with a card # 1 Honorary life Membership Arab Shrine Temple here in Topeka has been an excellent host for our D.D.G.M.'s, Grand Lodge Officers and Distinguished Guests for our Saturday breakfast. I have really appreciated the spirit of unity and cooperation within our Grand Lodge family. I felt, upon ascending to the Grand Mastership, that the whole "house" of Freemasonry in our state needed to be carefully examined. Some rooms needed repair and others needed to be visited. All of us needed to be

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reminded of the fact that we had a common foundation which supported the entire structure. The Youth Groups and their parent adult have been helpful, and I have enjoyed their loyalty and enthusiasm. I have a particular affection for DeMolay due to Grand Lodge participation in the raising of State Master Councilor, George Gallup, to the degree of a Master Mason. George and his officers are an active group of young men. I do have one concern about our youth organizations. It is this: It seems to me that too many adults are overly concerned about their honor and their titles and forget the original purpose of their particular office. I speak in particular of those areas where the adults control the positions of management and decision. I would hope that this Grand Lodge would be interested in allowing our fine young men and women to manage their own affairs, give their own honors, and conduct their own meetings. All of these groups come under the umbrella of the Grand Lodge, since their work and image in a community has a direct reflection upon Freemasonry. At the same time, I cannot over-commend those adults whose time and energy in local groups of DeMolay, Rainbow and Job's Daughters have kept these groups alive. It is difficult to find people who will take responsibility upon themselves for such sponsorship. No other single group of men and women deserve our appreciation and support as much as dc these who work with our youth. The Council of Administration has decided to make better use of the upper level of the Grand Lodge Building. It will contain, besides the Foundation and York Rite Offices, a Craft Lodge Room, Lounge, and Display Area for all Appendant and Concordant Bodies. We anticipate this will become a real showplace of. Masonry in our State. PAST GRAND MASTER'S GRAVE M A R K E R S One of the items which I promised I would accomplish, in memory of R-'. W-'- Robert E. Ferguson, was the creation and actual dedication of a Marker for the graves of Past Grand Masters. This was done this year. After much deliberation, I chose the official symbol (apron) of a Past Grand Master. (See Appendix # 9 for emblem and ceremony). This emblem was then cast in bronze by W. â&#x20AC;˘ Brother Scott Knocke of Atchison, Kansas, and with his guidance, we devised a method by which it could be affixed to a concrete post and thus set into the ground at the grave site. The ceremony was created to be used for the dedication of markers for both Past Grand Masters and Past Deputy Grand Masters. Grand Lodge then met and dedicated the first two of these markers. The first was at the grave of our first Grand Master, Richrad R. Rees, and the second at the grave of R.'. W.'. Robert E. Ferguson, P.D.G.M. It was with a great deal of personal satisfaction and deep emotion that these two markers were set. I especially appreciate the hard work of the local lodges who made possible these two ceremonies, and the many courtesies they extended the Grand Lodge. It is my hope that succeeding Grand Masters will each, in time, dedicate a few of these honored sites. H I S T O R Y O F KANSAS MASONRY There have been several attempts to publish a history of Kansas Masonry, but none of them ever resulted in any history being published. I asked for an

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accounting of funds expended by this Grand Lodge for such projects and was astounded to learn that over $40,000 had been expended throughout the various years earmarked for the writing of such a history. It was, therefore, with some hesitation that I vowed a history would not only be written, but actually printed and distributed during my term. First of all, the Council of Administration carefully read all the accumulated materials which had been compiled or gathered by past editors and agreed that none of them would constitute a history in the sense that any of the Council of Administration would be willing to place their stamp of approval upon it. Next we appointed a new editor, Ben W. Graybill, a man of exceptional talent and devotion. We set a time table and M . ' . W.'- Brother Graybill went to work. The History of Kansas Masonry is now history. Advance sales for a special edition were excellent. There will be none of these special edition copies available after this Grand Lodge. The regular edition is now on sale. This is a book of which all Kansas Masons may be proud. The owners of the Special Edition have a collector's item that can only increase in value as time goes on. I urge all Kansas Masons to purchase a History. Any profits from the sale of this volume will be used for our Bi-Centennial activities. COMMITTEES Although I will not comment on all Committees, I do wish to lift up a few. BI-CENTENNIAL: There will be many opportunities for local lodges to participate in parades, local celebrations as well as state-wide activities. Many Grand Lodges arc ahead of us in promotion of the Bi-Centennial. I urge that we catch up on this project and have requested that any profits from the sale of the History of Grand Lodge be used for this area.

CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U.D.: It was my pleasure to institute the Lodge at the Masonic Home. Their charter will be presented during this Annual Communication. I will recommend that no member of the Masonic Home ever be charged any dues or fees by the fact of their membership in this Lodge. Plural membership, if granted by you will allow these Brothers to keep their "home" membership and still belong to the Masonic Plome Lodge. I have appreciated W-". Bro. Floran Rodgers' work with this committee in relationship to the new Lodge. CHURCH-LODGE RELATIONS: I am urging that the document "Open Letter, concerning Masonic Funerals," written by W- â&#x20AC;˘ Jim Robbins, Chairman, be printed and distributed. It may be of real service in promoting good relationships in the Community. It is available here at this Annual Communication. CORRESPONDENCE: This report is printed and will be distributed. This committee is very important, as the reading and sharing of information from other Grand Jurisdictions may be of great educational value. EXTENSION OF DEMOLAY: This committee has worked hard this year. I urge your special attention to their report. DeMolay is of particular interest to us. It is not my intent that the formation of a Committee on Total Youth will, in any way, diminish

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It can, in fact, enhance and increase our support

FINANCE C O M M I T T E E : Grand Lodge, as with all groups, was faced with skyrocketing costs and decreasing income. Your increase of $1.00 per capita this year came at the crucial time. The balanced budget which M.'- W-'. Bradford will present for your consideration for next year is only possible because of our increased support. I have made several recommendations in the area of finance. Last year, before the vote on the per-capita tax increase, I stated that it was my intention to allocate funds for program and facilities. This has been done. The Kansas Mason is being mailed to all. A Wardens' and Deputies School was held. Grand Lodge Officers have traveled hundreds of miles and brought encouragement and assistance to a multitude of Lodges which had been long neglected. Staff and building have been the object of our careful consideration. Because of a new structure in the Grand Lodge activity, it will be possible to present a total budget to the Craft in the years ahead. FOREIGN RELATIONS; During attendance at the Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries, I learned that several Grand Jurisdictions were considering the abolishment of their system of Grand Representatives. I carefully examined this structure and found that it had been allowed to fall into some disuse. I contacted each Grand Representative on our list and requested their help in putting our structure back into use, since I determined that this was not the time to stop communication with other Grand Jurisdictions. I found our list to be inaccurate with several of those listed either deceased or not even aware of their appointment and others requesting relief from their responsibilities due to infirmity of age or press of other duties. With the assistance of the Council, the appointments were filled and several were given the title of Past Grand Representative. I am pleased to report that the majority of Grand Representatives have been in contact with the Grand Lodge which they represent and that our System of Fraternal Communication is in much better working order than it has been for several years. My special appreciation to Henry D. Parkinson, Grand Lodge Representative of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Finland, for his report on the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Finland. R.'- W-'- & Mrs. Parkinson personally represented our Grand Lodge at their Fiftieth Anniversary Communication this past August. GRAND LODGE P U B L I C A T I O N I will recommend that this be a standing committee charged with the task of editing and publishing the "Kansas Mason". This one item, I feel, has been worth my whole year. I again express appreciation for all those who worked. W.'. Fred Pechin is a delight to every Grand Master. His volimtary watchful care and assistance to members of the Masonic Home is an important facet of our work. W- â&#x20AC;˘ Bro. Fred drives the Ambassor Bus and always has a large group from the Home at each of the official visits of the Grand Master to which he can come. M . ' . W.'. Ben W. Graybill has achieved national recognition with his editorship.

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JURISPRUDENCE: I have called upon this committee many times this year as problems arose that demanded my decision. Their clear cut andl helpful replies have served as a guiding light. I have not asked them to serve "as Grand Master" to make my decisions for me, and they have never attempted to lead or distract me. No Grand Master could ask for better. My observation of other Grand Jurisdictions leads me to say that no other Grand Master has been so blessed. This is one of the most important committees a Grand Master can appoint. We, in Kansas, are fortunate. MASONIC E D U C A T I O N : This committee has the largest financial appropriation of any in our Grand Jurisdiction. They are responsible for our Area Meetings, Special Schools, and publications of educational materials. This year this committee worked hard at I he revision and republication of our most important Lodge documents including the Officers' Handbook and Lodge Systems of Masonic Education. Theirs is a hard and important task. To no other committee is charged such a responsibility for our future! We congratulate M-'. W-'. Richard D. Kelsey, Chairman, upon his election as President of the Midwest Masonic Conference on Masonic Education. He brings honor to our Grand Jurisdiction as well as recognition of his own ability and service. RITUALISTIC COMMITTEE: Not only did this committee do a fine job with District Meetings, but they were busy conversing with the Council concerning the revision of our Manual of Ceremonies and Monitor. This revision is now complete and copies are available at this Communication. In addition, a Grand Lodge Officer Manual is printed and in use. I have particularly appreciated the assistance of this committee in the exercise of Landmark V I I I . I do wish to express my concern over some items concerning ritual. In far too many Lodges where I have visited in these past five years, I have found that they are hardly able to even open or close Lodge. In some Lodges, I found a basic cause of decline in attendance is their inability to do the ritualistic work. It become my opinion, as the year went on, that the present structure of the District Meeting is doing nothing to solve this problem of the need for ritualistic improvement. I commend the Lodges in S.E. Kansas where Earl Oden and others have taken upon themselves to take each small lodge individually, attend their stated meetings and instruct them until they are proficient. These Lodges are then proud of their work and willing to accept petitions. I think I need to report to the Craft my dismay and anger upon learning, in several instances, where lodges actually discouraged petitions and in others where.the Secretary referred the petitioner to a neighboring Lodge. This was done, as far as I could ascertain, for the simple reason that the Lodge officers knew they were not capable of performing the ritual or else were not able to determine how best to proceed to learn and present the ritual. I feel strongly that a new system of ritualistic education and promotion needs to be devised and promoted. I have regreted the decline of the T R I C E - R O B I N S O N AWARD, and am glad for its return to the original stance as a presentation for R I T U A L I S T I C P R O F I C I E N C Y only. I wish to reiterate a point: / feel that a return to strong ritualistic proficiency could be the most important single item leading to a renewal of Freemasonry\ We are fortunate, in Kansas

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to have M- â&#x20AC;˘ W- . J. Fred Williamson as chairman of this committee. embodies both the spirit and ritualistic knowledge of Freemasonry.

T E M P L E B U I L D I N G AND R E M O D E L I N G : This is a fine committee. M-". W-'- H. Jackson Staton has his hand firmly on this area and his spirit of optimism andi support plus his good practical viewpoint is very helpful. These are difficult times to build or remodel, and many Lodges are giving serious consideration to whether or not they even need a building of their own. Buildings are expensive to own and operate and the payment of taxes is no small matter. It may be that consolidation of building use a n d / o r rental of space will become more and more feasible. TOTAL YOUTH: I am pleased at the report of this coinmitee and will recommend that it become a standing committee this year. Its report is self-explanatory. I would recommend, in addition to the other items in their report, that there be a time limitation on the use of scholarships. The Council recommends a two year limitation on use of Scholarship Funds which are awarded. It has been my pleasure to see an upturn in Masonic-related youth activities. I appreciate Don Vochatzer who has been an ambassador of good will for me in meetings of DeMolay, Rainbow, Job's Daughters. I authorized him to write the letter shown in Appendix 2. We had the greatest response ever to the scholarship program. I am glad to recommend the continuance and expansion of present DeMolay into Total Youth without harm to that committee or damage to our structure of responsibility. It is not my intent to become involved in sponsorship of Rainbow or Job's Daughters but to allow for more interest and encouragement of all youth programs. ITINERARY The Itinerary represents the largest investment of time and money made by both the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge. I have paid careful attention the past few years to this part of the Grand Master's Address and feel it represented the best investment of Kansas Masons in Masonry. The Wardens' Schools have allowed those attending to get "first chance" at the Grand Master for an Official Visit. The Itinerary is fairly self-explanatory and is printed following this address (Appendix 3 ) . It does not reflect the hundreds of hours of administrative work such as preparation of speeches, reading of correspondence, writing of letters, and phone calls. SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N S : The Special Communications minutes and related materials are listed following this address in The Grand Secretary Report. They have been for the most part, very enjoyable and each has been a celebration of ritual and ceremony. My personal appreciation to the Grand Officers who have faithfully performed their functions this year. I have requested that the line officers list their itinerary in these proceedings. You have a right to know their dedication and devotion. I want to give special thanks to W-'- Chet Gilbert, our Grand Senior Deacon. He and his lovely wife, Rachel, have been and will be a real asset to this Grand Jurisdiction. And a further word needs to be said about our Grand Chaplain, Conrad Johnson, and his lady, Jean. Their service and devotion to Freemasonry sets them apart from most of the rest of us.

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They made not only most of the Special Communications, but a multitude of other meetings, also. These Special Communications were: Halstead No. 46 Easton No. 45 Galena No. 194 Rose Hill

May May June July

25, 29, 20, 13,

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July 26, 1974

Hiattville No. 216 K. U. Medical Center

Oct. 12, 1974 Sept. 21, 1974

Leavenworth

Dec. 27, 1974

Woodson No. 121 Blue Rapids 169 Marysville Oxford No. 165

Dec. Dec. Tan. Dec.

Glen Elder

Jan. 25, 1975

Siloam No. 221

Feb. 6, 1975

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Cornerstone Cornerstone Dedication Cornerstone United Methodist Church I.ctters Dispensation Masonic Home Lodge (Ceremony of Institution) .Dedication Dedication Oncology Center (Ceremony for General Purposes) Dedication P.G.M. Reese Grave Marker (Ceremony P.G.M. Marker, Symbol and Register) Dedication Conferral 3° on Geo. Gallup Dedication Dedication P.D.G.M. Ferguson's Grave Marker Presentation 75 Yr. Emblem to Sylvester M. Hobart, on Jan. 26 at Ft. Collins, Colo. Presentation 75 Yr. Emblem Frederick Smith

CENTENNIALS Kansas enjoyed a banner year in CENTENNIALS. These Lodges kept faith with the Grand Master's Charge for the Lodge to CELEBRATE, and they enjoyed a great fellowship and a grand time. We are proud to list them here: •Jewell No. 11 Thayer No. 149 *Great Bend No. 15 •Wellington No. 150 Longton No. 26 Douglass No. 151 *Ridgeway No. 62 •Lincoln No. 154 *Carbondale No. 70 • H o p e No. 155 •Ellsworth No. 146 Dexter No. 156 •Robinson No. 159 •Centre No. 147 •Those that celebrated with the Grand Master present. GRAND MASTER'S AWARDS: We will honor tonight those Lodges and Master Masons who have been selected by their District Deputies as "Outstanding" in their respective Districts. We are proud of these, and I encourage the incoming D.D.G.M.'s to start thinking about these "Awards" early in the year. I am glad to name those so honored in my address. Appendix 4 lists both the Lodges and the Brethren. • .- • is?! ,'

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PERSONAL L E T T E R S Not only did we mail out the Emblems to each qualified Brother, but we also mailed, through the Grand Lodge Office ,a letter to each Entered Apprentice giving him encouragement to proceed in the Degrees. I have attempted to have contact with the Craft this year, not only through personal visitation, but also through First Class Mail. T h e following items are given in full in Appendix 5 following this address: Letter and folder designed and edited for the Fifty Year Recipient. This, along with the emblem and a copy of his official record was mailed by the Grand Lodge staff to each qualified Brother. Letter to each Entered Apprentice encouraging them to continue in Masonry. Mailed out by the Grand Lodge staff. Letter mailed to each Brother (name was supplied 'o me by the Lodge Secretary) who was about to be suspended for Non-Payment of Dues. This letter garnered me many excellent responses of thanks for the remainder. And, in not a few cases, uncovered errors in bookkeeping where a Brother had his cancelled check for dues paid, but it failed to be recorded somehow by the Lodge. This letter was mailed by my own secretary, Maureen Vaughan . Letter to Bereaved Families of Deceased Master Masons. This note of comfort and concern was mailed by my own secretary, Maureen Vaughan, and the list was compiled by the careful and hard work of Sister Mable Phillips whose devotion to Rainbow and whose service to others sets her apart as a favored person. C O U N C I L O F ADMINISTR.ATION: This group of qualified and dedicated Masons are a credit to our Fraternity and this Grand Jurisdiction. This past year has not only found us working as a "team," but as true brothers. I have a sense of friendship with them that time and circumstances can never erase. My wife especially appreciates their courtesy and affection as shown in their gift to her of a lovely "First Lady" gold pendant which has been her joy andi pride to wear all this year. The wives and families of the Grand Lodge Officers have enjoyed each other this year. I especially thank Larry and Mary Algott for their hosting a "Grand Lodge Family" picnic. I feel the Craft deserves to know the truth of the unity, cooperation and friendship that has marked the operation of the Grand Lodge Official line this year. It is my hope and prayer that this sense of unity and well-being will continue uninterrupted. CEREMONIES: This Council of Administration was fated to be involved in the creation and enactment of some very special Ceremonies. D E D I C A T I O N O F T H E MASONIC O N C O L O G Y C E N T E R : This historical occasion was marked by the full cooperation of the Foundation, the Grand Lodge and the Officials of the University of Kansas Medical Center. My special thanks to Bill Bogue for his hard work and unceasing efforts in this area. D E D I C A T I O N AND C O N S E C R A T I O N O F PAST GRAND GRAVE M A R K E R S : This item has already been covered previously.

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I N S T I T U T I O N O F A NEW L O D G E : One of the historical items in Kansas Masonry was the Instituting of the Kansas Masonic Home Lodge. This Ceremony of Institution was used, for the first time, on this occasion. It is included in the new Monitor and Manual. You will find it in full with the minuses of that special communication. P R E S E N T A T I O N O F FIFTY YEAR EMBLEMS: This description of the 50 Year Emblem is the compilation of the work of others which it was my pleasure to edit. It is included elsewhere in this address. It has brought many favorable responses from the 50 Year recipients and is included in the new Grand Lodge Manual of Ceremonies edited this year. LANDMARK V I I I : I determined, after much deliberation and consultation with both Jurisprudence and Ritualistic chairmen, to proceed with the authority accorded me by this Landmark. T h e results of that deliberation will be presented' here this afternoon. It is hoped that this presentation will serve as a guide for the future. It is also included in the Grand Lodge Monitor and Manual. GRAND LODGE R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S : During the year, I have made the following appointments upon recommendations of Grand Masters in other Grand Jurisdictions: OTHER JURISDICTIONS NEW YORK—Ralph C. Whitbeck, c/o Grand Secretary, 71 W. 23rd St., New York 10010 OREGON—Carl L. Arney, c/o Grand Secretary, P.O. Box 96, Forest Grove 97116 FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS BOLIVIA—Ian David Morgan, c/o Grand Secretary, Postal No. 564, La Paz ICELAND—Thorstenn Bernhardson, c/o Grand Secretary, Frimurrarrareglan a Island, Borgartun 4, Reykjavik ITALY (GRAND O R I E N T ) - - G . B. Aldo Daera, o/o Grand Secretary, Palazzo Guistiniani, 00186 Rome M E X I C O (EL P O T O S I ) — D r . Eugenio Escobar Sepulveda, c/o Grand Secretary, P.O. Box 104, San Luis Potosi, SLP Mexico P H I L L I P I N E ISLANDS—Juanito U. Fernandez, c/o Grand Secretary, 1440 San Marcelino, Manila SCOTLAND—Alstaire N. Russell, c/o Grand Secretary, 96 George Street, Edinburgh 2 S O U T H AUSTRALIA—L. H. Ferrar, c / o Grand Secretary, Freemason's Hall, North Terrace, Adelaide SWEDEN—Kjell Edstrom, 111 48 Stockholm, Glasieholmsgatan 6, Stockholm C I have also made the following recommendations to other Grand Lodges to appoint a Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Kansas as follows:

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O T H E R U. S. J U R I S D I C T I O N S DELAWARE—Tony E. Partridge, 5520 Chadwick, Shawnee Mission 66205 KENTUCKY—Jesse E. Bean, Box 192, Overbrook 66524 S O U T H DAKOTA—Carroll D. Harker, P.O. Box 11, McLouth 66054 TEXAS—Dr. K. Maynard Curts, 5236 Delmar, Shawnee Mission 66205 VIRGINIA—Glenn Knapp, R.R. 2, Easton 66020 WASHINGTON—William E. Bogue, 2928 W. 31st Street Court, Apt. # 1 0 2 , Topeka 66614 WEST VIRGINIA—Gerald Townsend, 6805 Mastin, Shawnee Mission 66203 FOREIGN

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CHINA—Oscar D. Smith, 802 E. Poplar, Olathe 66061 COLUMBIA—Alfred D. Vantries, Jr., 6649 Lowell Dr., Merriam 66202 D O M I N I C A N REPUBLIC—Billy J. Beaver, 3 Wycklow, Overland Park 66207 GREECE—A. Franklin Baldwin, RFD 1, Box 34, Fontana 66026 M E X I C O ( C A M P E C H E ) — J a m e s Wm. Robbins, 3218 Willard, Kansas City 66106 M E X I C O (BAJA CALIFORNIA)—Chester T. Kelsey, R F D 1, Silver Lake 66539 NOVA S C O T I A — T h u r m a n Miller, Mound City 66056 SWEDEN—Per Otto Stockhaus, Sharon Springs, Ks. 67758 The following are given the status of Past Grand Representative: O T H E R U. S. J U R I S D I C T I O N S KENTUCKY—Reginald G. Thomson, Dwight 66849 FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS CHINA—Lee M. Holmes, 119 W. Walnut, Hill City 67642 M E X I C O (BAJA CALIFORNIA)—Scott A. Mouse, 5 E. 7th, Emporia NOVA SCOTIA—R. H. Hilgens, 11312 Martha, Omaha, Nebraska 68144 PROCLAMATIONS: A "proclamation" is usually an item of joy and celebration. Two of these, St. John the Baptist Day and Thanksgiving Week of Prayer, are included in .Appendix 6 to this Address. Others are as follows: P R O C L A M A T I O N S BY T H E GRAND

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With the certification, by the Grand Secretary, that the Craft Lodges of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas had affirmed the change in the Law concerning legal age;I edicted, on June 28, 1974, that 18year olds could petiiton for the degrees. I now proclaim that Sec. 2, Art. X of the constitution is amended to read no less than eighteen (18) years in place of not less than twenty-one (21) years of age. CONCERNING READING O F T H E T E N D U T I E S

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cation and once in a public or Open Meeting during this year: T h a t both the membership and the public there assembled might have at least one opportunity to hear them. Freemasonry is alive where the Mason knows and performs his duties.

CONCERNING BY-LAW

3-605

Whereas Article I I I , Sec. 3 of the Constitution plainly states that changes shall take effect only from their publication with the Annual Proceedings. And whereas it has officially been called to my attention that the repeal of by-law 3-605 (1966) was never published in the annual proceedings: I proclaim that by-law 3-605 was officially repealed in 1966 and do heal this oversight of publication.

EDICTS: I have studied the difference between "edicts" and "proclamations" and discovered that, in practical usage, they are considerably mixed. T h e following were, I feel, "edicts" coming from the mind of the Grand Master and not necessarily reflecting the thought of the Craft or the Law as strictly interpreted. They were, so to speak, "laid on" the Craft. They are listed in full. They were in full force during my term but there is some difference of interpretation about the length of their being in force. Some claim they are a part and parcel of the "law." I belong to the group of those who feel the "law" really consists of what gets into the "Law Book." T h a t is why, although I did edict in the 18 year old age level, I went ahead and "proclaimed it according to the Law Book." It will now be listed in our written law. T h e Edicts were: Edict regarding eighteen year olds. Edict Concerning the Universal League of Ancient Free and Masons.

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Edict Concerning the "Masonic Heirloom Bible." Edicts Concerning Consolidation of Lodges. Concerning Consolidations: It has been of concern to me that Lodges may literally be "lost" due to consolidation. And, in the check of records for 50 year members, we find where brethren, due to consolidation, drop their membership. Many Lodges could and would continue simply with a "secretary" to do correspondence. They cannot do "work" or find enough brothers to hold "business," but they have 50 to 80 non-resident members who regularly pay their dues. I recommend a study of our definition of what constitutes a Lodge. The whole area of consolidation has proven to me that it is detrimental action and has almost always led to decline and loss of membership. Several lodges, who voted to consolidate, but I refused to accept their action, are now alive and well. Unfortunately, in two instances, their "consolidation" was prompted by a larger lodge close to them who desired both their membership and their bank account. Consolidation edicts were already accomplished facts when they came to my attention and are so issued. T h e list of Edicts are found in Appendix 7 following the Address.

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DISPENSATIONS: These are listed in Appendix 8. OPINIONS: T h e following are a list of my "opinions." They do not constitute a ruling, for no "ruling" was ever asked. It was simply a matter of asking me "if we asked you to rule in this specific instance, what do you think you would do?" My answer constituted an opinion and is simply given here as a matter of information. 1. A petitioner does N O T need to take his obligation on the Holy Bible, but, rather, on the V O L U M E O F SACRED LAW that is sacred to him. (Question by Paola re a Moslem.) Note: This question has been answered by so many PGM's in the same way that I would hope that we soon understand that Freemasonry is N O T affiliated with any particular religious group! 2. A legally blind man may be a candidate for the mysteries. (Question at Area Meeting and by Ben Hur.) Note: Legally blind have petitioned in our Jurisdiction in years past. 3. A petitioner does not need to be of any particular race, color, national origin or special organized religious group as a pre-requisite to membership. (Question by Hancock Lodge.) Note: This ruling was agreed upon by the Council of Administration as representing their view of the Universality of Freemasonry. 4. A man with only one arm can receive the degrees of Masonry. (Given Lyra Lodge # 2 5 6 . ) See rulings also. 5. T h a t there must be a time limit set on the expenditure of funds awarded to scholarship winners. (Given to the Grand Secretary and Council of Administration.) RULINGS: The following constitute definite R U L I N G S given to cover one or more specific instances of request. T h e recommendation of Jurisprudence and your action upon that recommendation will serve as guidance for future Grand Masters. Again, let me say, that I do not feel that this "Ruling" is binding upon any succeeding Grand Master, although this area has differences of opinion concerning it both in this and other Grand Jurisdictions. I have carefully read the "rulings" of Past Grand Masters and have profited by their example. 1. I hereby order that the information of the rank and dignity of the office of Grand Representative of another Grand Lodge to this Grand Lodge be recorded on the record card of the brother so appointed: to include the exact Grand Jurisdiction, when appointed and the length of term of appointment. I* is also my order that the title of PAST GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E be a part of the terminology and wording of all Grand Lodge affairs and, where entitled to do so, that a brother be so designated. T h e GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E shall bear the rank of Past Grand Junior Warden while serving in that office and is, therefore, entitled to the designation of "Right Worshipful" while in office. He should be so noted and addressed in all fraternal correspondence.

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2. That in funeral arrangement handled directly by our Grand Lodge Office, the Grand Lodge shall, in lieu of flowers, make a contribution to the Kansas Masonic Foundation. 3. That whenever a Lodge has relinquished its Number, whether by consolidation or whatever reason, that Number shall be retired and will not be reissued. (Affirmed by Council action recorded in their minutes.) 4. Symbols proclaiming some particular religious faith are N O T to be displayed in the Lodge room or hall except when that particiilar group (appendant body or renter) is using the room. This applies to religious flags, pictures, and other objects. (Ruling upon request of several lodges.) 5. To be very hard of hearing does not disqualify one from receiving the degrees (upon request of Albert Pike). 6. Where a Brother was eligible for his emblem (50 or 75) and deceased before it was presented, I rule that the emblem belongs to his widow or next of kin. 7. That St. Francis Lodge # 4 0 4 , A.F. & A.M., be allowed to proceed, according to the details of their written request presented to the Council of Administration, with the establishment of a Life Membership Fund, thus establishing a pilot project of such a project. (A full copy of their request is on file in the Grand Secretary's Office.) Note: It was my O P I N I O N that such Life Membership Funds should not be established across the Grand Jurisdiction on a piecemeal fashion, but rather some Total Jurisdictional Procedure should be established. 8. FIFTY YEAR EMBLEMS: That 50 Year Emblems will be mailed directly to the recipient immediately upon notification of his eligibility as follows: a. The honored brother due his 50 Year Emblem will, with a beautiful presentation folder and personal letter, receive his emblem from the Grand Lodge through the U. S. Mail. b. He will be instructed, in that letter, that his Lodge will have, during the year, a special meeting just to honor him and others who receive that coveted emblem. c. Each Lodge having a member due a 50 Year Emblem shall hold a special meeting to honor that Brother. 9. T H E T I T L E O F M.". W-'-: T h a t the title of "M.". W-'-" shall not be assigned to anyone except to actual reigning Grand Masters or actual Past Grand Masters. (To Grand Secretary concerning titling of Honorary P.G.M.'s.) 10. SUNDAY M E E T I N G S : That it would not be a violation of our Law to present a 50 Year Emblem on a Sunday. (Gypsum City Lodge No. 328.) 11. LEWIS S. F O S T E R : That Bro. Lewis S. Foster was eligible to receive a 50 Year Emblem based on his holding of a Grand Secretary's Certificate and no record ever made of his suspension or expulsion and upon the law in effect at the time he took out the certificate. (Details of correspondence in Grand Secretary's Office.) Upon request of White Water No. 180. 12. CLAIRE W. ALEXANDER: That Brother Claire W. Alexander is eligible to receive a 50 Year Emblem based on my decision that his records are accurate and that the lack of adequate records made by lodge secretaries

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constitutes reasonable doubt on the Grand Lodge record as to the amount of time of his suspension. (Request of Grand Secretary.) 13. C O N C E R N I N G D E C I S I O N S R E G A R D I N G SUSPENSIONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;EXP U L S I O N â&#x20AC;&#x201D; R E I N S T A T E M E N T 50 Year Emblems: That a situation is to be dealt with according to the law in effect at the time of said suspension, expulsion, taking of a demit or a Grand Secretary's Certificate as regards reinstatement, payment of dues, or action of a Lodge or the Grand Lodge, And, further, that the word of a Master Mason is to be taken over the record where there is reasonable doubt concerning the accuracy of that record. (Note: This rather comprehensive "ruling" has served as a "rule of thumb" for me in dealing with a multiplicity of decisions in the above mentioned areas, and I hesitate to say the following, but it needs to be said: I was and am totally unprepared for the shoddy method of record-keeping in many Lodges as well as the fact that many records simply are not kept. One brother had kept a record of all his cancelled checks a n d / o r dues cards. His Lodge steadfastly maintained that he had been suspended for "non-payment" The records "proved" he had not paid, B U T his record's proved he had paid! Further investigation proved mismanagement on the part of the Secretary and knowledge of that mismanagement on the part of the officers at the time of the mismanagement. (Such factors were instrumental in my backing the computerization of all of our records.) I strongly recommend the above ruling to be remembered and utilized by future Grand Masters as a guideline in dealing with the many individual cases which will come before them. My ruling was based on the following three assumptions: a. The Man (Mason) is more important than the letter of the Law. b. The Letter of the Law was as subject to interpretation then (in the past) as it is now. c. We need to know the Law and the interpretation of the Law in effect at the time the action was originally taken (demit, suspension, etc.). I then ruled on each individual case. They arc far too numerous to list here. 14. CONCERNING ALBERT D. S U T T O N : That Albert D. Sutton could receive his 50 Year emblem on 12-13-74, rather than wait until 1-1-75, due to his physical condition and doubtful ability to live until 1975. (Upon request of Grand Secretary and Roger Sherman Lodge.) 15. N O T ELIGIBLE IN APPENDANT O R C O N C O R D A N T BODIES IF N O T IN CRAFT L O D G E : That brethren not eligible for an emblem in a Craft Lodge due to suspension could not be eligible for such an emblem in a concordant or appendant body even if they had paid dues in that body, since such membership in the appendant or concordant body was unlawfully held during their time of suspension from the Craft Lodge. 16. EMBLEM F O R SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS O F M E M B E R S H I P IN G O O D STANDING: T h a t an official emblem is to be designed, created and presented by this M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge honoring 75 years of membership. Such emblem to be created and designed by the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, keeping in mind the continuance of the basic design of the 25 and 50 Year Emblem. Donaldson Jewelers of Topeka to be the craftsman. 17. P I C T U R E S O F PAST GRAND MASTERS NOW IN GRAND LODGE B U I L D I N G : T h a t pictures of the P.G.M.'s now on display in the Grand Lodge Building are to be protected, with suitable covering, from fading or discoloration. (Upon request of P.G.M.)

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18. WEARING O F O F F I C I A L KANSAS EMBLEMS (25-50-75) : That the presentation and wearing of the 25, 50 or 75 year emblems is restricted to members of this Grand Jurisdiction. (Several request to do such.) 19. H O N O R A R Y M E M B E R S H I P : That there is no law against "honorary memberships" being presented by Craft Lodges as long as no privileges or rights were attached thereto. 20. F U R N I T U R E O F T H E L O D G E : That a small white rug with a red woven blazing star is not a part of the furniture of the Lodge to be used in the conferral of the 3rd Degree. (Ottawa No. 18.) 21. M A I L I N G L I S T S : T h a t the membership list of a Craft Lodge or Grand Lodge cannot be used for a mailing list by any individual or other group. (Topeka High Twelve, Jim Robbins, Shrine Promotion, Salesmen in local" lodges, money-making promotions.) 22; PHYSICAL DISABILITY: a. That having only one arm does not disqualify a candidate for the mysteries. (Upon request of Sutton Lodge No. 85.) b. That William Elliott Moore II is a qualified candidate for the mysteries and that his being hard of hearing does not disqualify him (Albert Pike No. 303). 23. C O N C E R N I N G BY-LAW 1-111: T h a t any brother expelled for violation of 1-111 may now re-petition and simply state that the reason for expulsion no longer exists. (Upon requests of several lodges and the Grand Secretary). 24. AGE O F O F F I C E H O L D E R S : That a Craft Lodge may not, by its by-laws, place a restriction on Officers that is not in keeping with the Law. (By Prudence No. 100, regarding restriction of officers to those 21 years of age or over.) 25. SPONSORSHIP O F R A I N B O W : That a Craft Lodge may not sponsor a chapter of Rainbow (Erie No. 76.) 26. SERVING O F L I Q U O R IN LOCAL LODGE T E M P L E S BY T H E S H R I N E : That the rental or a part or portion of a Lodge Temple (or building) does not allow the renter to use that building for activities that are not in accordance with the rules, regulations or purposes of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas. N O T E : It has been indicated to me that several lodges plan to circumvent our Law concerning the serving of alcoholic beverages by sharing their facilities with another appendant or concordant body (basically the local Shrine or Shrine Club) and allowing that body or club to set up a bar and serve alcoholic beverages. I have consistently said I would rule against such an operation as being in violation of both the letter and the spirit of our Law. It was further called to my attention that such activity already exists in our Grand Jurisdiction. Each time I have stated that should this activity be brought to my attention in a written form, I would take action. 27. ATTENDANCE O F ALL O F F I C E R S AND PAST O F F I C E R S O R D E R E D : That the officers and resident past masters of Bonner Springs No. 366 be in attendance at their regular stated meeting of Sept. 16, 1974, to discuss the well-being of the Craft and the future of their Lodge.

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28. CONCERNING CARL LEE DAVID, JR. That Carl Lee David, Jr., has not lost his status as an E.A. due to seeming error in handling by Salina Lodge No. 60 that this matter be healed between the Grand Lodge of Colorado (Silver State Lodge No. 95) and our Grand Jurisdiction. N O T E : The Grand Lodge of Colorado at its last Annual Communication healed this matter also. All correspondence and records on file in the Grand Secretary's Office. 29. J O N A T H A N N. GATES: Request to set aside time requirements denied due to By-Law 4-204. (Request of Wyandotte No. 3.) 30. F R E D E R I C K L. S T R A U G H E N : Request of East Gate Lodge No. 630, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri, for waiver of jurisdiction denied. 31. CONCERNING J O H N S T R I T Z K E : That John Stritzke is a regular Fellowcraft and thus healing the break of Law by Edna No. 345 and Keystone No. 102 (Request of D.D.G.M. 25th District). 32. P A R T I C I P A T I O N IN PARADESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PRIDE DAY, etc.: T h a t a Craft Lodge or group of Craft Lodges may participate in a parade and community celebrations as a body of Masonry. DISPENSATIONS: Every Grand Master is called upon to give Special Dispensations during his year of Office. These are for a variety of purposes. In many instances, this year, I have waived the fee. I have encouraged special dispensations which I felt allowed for a flexibility of meeting place and time. The entire list is attached to this report. (See Appendix 8.) RECOMMENDATIONS: Throughout the years in the Grand Lodge Line, I have followed the practice of allowing for group discussion with questions and answers and from these discussions, I have compiled a list of items that I feel have been most requested or most suggested. These are the i^ems, if agreed upon by you, that will become a part of our "Law Book" and will therefore be in force until some future Grand Lodge sees fit to change them. PLURAL M E M B E R S H I P : BY-LAW A R T I C L E I V 4-401 Page 84: Change Line 12 by adding: "and plural membership within this jurisdiction" as follows: "one other Lodge outside this jurisdiction and plural membership within this jurisdiction^ Provided that t h i s . . . e t c . " Page 8 5 : Add a totally new item: "4-401D Plural Membershipâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A member in good standing of any Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction may hold plural membership in other lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction paying per-capita and dues in all. Provided that he cannot hold offices in more than one Lodge at the same time and Provided further that if he is suspended for any other reason than non-payment of dues in one, he shall be suspended in all." 4-407 Page 87: Add to the bottom of this.section, the following: "Provided that nothing in the above shall be construed so as to prevent plural membership within this Grand Jurisdiction."

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BY-LAWS A R T I C L E I 3-112 Page 5 1 : To be changed to read as follows to allow for Plural Membership: "Membership of Masons Acting Under Letters of Dispensation.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;If a Warrant of Constitution. is granted to Master Masons who have been Acting under Letters of Dispensation, they shall automatically become members of such Lodge, when constituted, and their membership in any other Lodges, of which they may have been members when the Letters were granted may automatically cease. Where such action is desired, the Grand Secretary shall notify such other Lodges of such fact and their names shall be dropped from the roll of members. Nothing in the above shall be construed as to prevent Plural Membership within this Grand Jurisdiction. If the Warrant of Constitution is not granted, or if the Letters of " . . . e t c . (Nothing changed in remainder of section). CONCERNING MASONIC H O M E L O D G E : A R T I C L E I I I 2-301 Page 4 3 : Add the following: "Provided that no per-capita tax shall be paid by the Masonic Home Lodge for any of its members who are also members of the Masonic Home." CONCERNING LIFE M E M B E R S H I P S : BY-LAW A R T I C L E I V 4-402 Page 86, Line 4 : Change to read "may" rather than "shall" pay per-capita tax." CONCERNING SUNDAY C E R E M O N I E S : BY-LAW A R T I C L E I V 3-416 Page 6 1 : Add: " P R O V I D E D that nothing in the above shall be construed as preventing the Grand Master from convening a Special Communication of Grand Lodge whenever he deems it necessary for the welfare of the Fraternity." BY-LAW A R T I C L E II CONFERRAL O F DEGREES 4-204 Page 79: T o read as follows: "4-204. Qualifications of Candidate Cannot be Waived.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Grand Master may not grant a special dispensation to confer the Degrees upon any candidate not having the qualifications required by Article X, Sections 1 and 2 of the Constitution without the unanimous consent of the Council of Administration." BY-LAW A R T I C L E I I I 2-307 Page 45. ALLOWANCE T O C H A I R M E N . (To be changed to r e a d ) : "The sum of $50 shall be allowed to the chairman of all standing committees. In addition thereto, the necessary expense of the Chairmen of the Committee on Finance, Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D., and Correspondence in making necessary examinations of the records and reports prior to the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge." 2-308 Page 45. EXPENSE ALLOWANCES (To be changed to r e a d ) : "Allowances shall be made to the following for their expenses, includ-

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ing mileage, in attending Annual Communications: All Grand Lodge Officers, both elected and appointed, and, including the Official Stenographer, resident Past Elective Grand Officers, and Directors of the Masonic Home Board. The Chariman and members of standing committees shall receive the same allowances as the representatives of Lodges. The Council of Administration may allow all actual and necessary expenses for members of standing committees for performing duties as a member of such committee. 2-310 Page 46: ALLOWANCES T O R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S — T o be changed as follows: . Where it reads "ten cents per mile," change to " I 2 / 2 cents per mile." Where it reads "a per diem allowance of $10.00. . .etc., change to "a per diem allowance of $15.00." (The rest remains unchanged.) 2-314 Page 4 7 : to be changed as follows: Where it reads "the sum of $4000.00," change to read "the sum of $4400.00." TOTAL YOUTH C O N S T I T U T I O N A R T I C L E VI Sec. 13 Page 16: T o be amended as follows: Where it reads " ( 1 2 ) On Extension of DeMolay," change to read " ( 1 2 ) On Total Youth." BY-LAW A R T I C L E I 2-124E Page 38: To be changed to read: "Committee on Total Youth.—The Committee on Total Youth shall be charged with the responsibility to encourage the work of DeMolay, Rainbow and Job's Daughters. T o administer funds budgeted by our Grand Lodge for this purpose and to supervise and promote the Scholarship Program of Grand Lodge." (Note: All other sections of the Constitution and By-Laws as pertaining to DeMolay will remain as presently written. The above will not change the working relationship with DeMolay, nor will it omit any of the authority or power of that area of our responsibility. It does, for the first time, place the scholarship program in the written law.) CONCERNING COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS Sec. 13 Page 16: Add following " ( 1 2 ) . . . , " the following: " ( 1 3 ) On Publications;" and change numbering as follows: " ( 1 4 ) On Correspondence; (15) On Necrology; . . . e t c . " BY-LAW A R T I C L E I : Page 38—Add the following: "2-124F. Committee on Publications.—The Committee on Publications shall be charged with the editing, publication and distribution of the 'Kansas Mason' and all other official publications of the Grand Lodge. Its work shall be carried out under the supervision and with the approval of the Grand Master. T h e Editor of the 'Kansas Mason' shall be the chairman of the committee." C O N C E R N I N G D E M I T S : The following recommendations were submitted by the Grand Secretary and are designed, by him, to aid and assist in clarifi-

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cation of this area of Grand Lodge operation. I requested that he submit these: BY-LAW A R T I C L E IV 4-404 Page 86 D I M I S S I O N â&#x20AC;&#x201D; C E R T I F I C A T E Add: "A dimit thus issued constitutes a resignation from membership, becoming final one year after date of issue." 4-406 Page 86 L I M I T A T I O N AND RENEWAL O F D E M I T . "The right of visitation shall continue for a period of one year from the date of issue, and shall thereupon terminate until renewal thereof." 4-407 Page 87 TRANSFER O F M E M B E R S H I P Change: 3rd Paragraph, fourth line to read: "upon receiving a D I M I T C O M P L E T I N G TRANSFER from". . . C O N S T I T U T I O N A R T I C L E V : Qualifications of Members Sec. 2 Page 13: The following to be added: "Any Past Master who moves into this Grand Jurisdiction from any other recognized Grand Jurisdiction shall, on his becoming a member of a Lodge herein, be entitled to all the rights and privileges of a Past Master in this Jurisdiction." BY-LAW A R T I C L E I I I : Fees and Dues 4-301 Page 8 1 : That "not less than Forty-five Dollars" be changed to read "not less than Fifty Dollars." FUTURE: I have read with interest how easy it seemed for a Grand Master to recommend that his successors in office do this or do that. Little did I then understand how little time a Grand Master has to accomplish his goals and purposes. And, further, how he accumulates understanding and insight as he proceeds during his year. It is impossible for him to "begin" a project once his year is under way. And during his year, a Grand Master may become very aware of the total condition of Freemasonry within his Jurisdiction. The following ideas are written only that some record may be made of the "things undone" which they represent. S E C R E T A R I E S : The key person in most Craft Lodges is the Secretary. In all too many instances, his responsibilities are neither recognized nor appreciated. This key position needs both our attention and our support. I would hope some future emphasis, perhaps by Masonic Education or by the Council, could be placed upon this office, accompanied by a study, in depth, of its condition, compensation, qualifications, and duties within this jurisdiction. T Y L E R S : Much of our opening procedure has to do with being certain that only qualified brethren are in Lodge. But how easy it is to get in once the Lodge is opened. The Tyler carries a heavy responsibility, but I seldom hear or read of how important a task he has. R E S E A R C H : Many Grand Jurisdictions have a "Lodge of Research." This requires money, time, and competent leadership. Several Kansas Masons have

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made inquiry about the formation of such a Lodge in Kansas. I think it has potential for our Jurisdictions. LIFE M E M B E R S H I P : One of the most important areas for future consideration is the formation of a policy of "life memberships," but it is too complex and important an issue to do in a piecemeal fashion. I personally hope such a program can be formulated on a state-wide basis, perhaps through the Foundation, allowing a man the opportunity to make one payment for a lifetime of dues. S C H O L A R S H I P F U N D S : This matter has already been called to the attention of the Council of Administration. Several times this year we have been called upon to honor scholarships awarded several years ago. There being no time limit set on these funds, they are honored. But funds had not been set aside to honor those scholarships which had not been used. I feel a definite time limit needs to be set on use of the Grand Lodge scholarships and recommend two years as equitable. TRIALS AND P U N I S H M E N T : The ponderous machinery of bringing a brother to trial who has already been tried and convicted of a felony led me to recommend, to the Trials and Punishment Committee, that they recommend an automatic expulsion of any brother who had been convicted of a felony. This is a law that has found wide acceptance in other Grand Jurisdictions. I regret that they did not so recommend. The right of appeal is always present. This change would save us dollars, time and effort. I N S U R A N C E : Over two dozen of our Grand Jurisdictions have blanket insurance as concerns liability. My visiting other Grand Jurisdictions soon made me aware of the horrible possibility facing us in the area of liability. I have requested a presentation by an insurance representative to open this area for your understanding and questions. I feel time spent on projects like this are more important than time spent listening to the reading of a report that has already been printed and distributed. C U R R E N T D U E S C A R D : I gave serious consideration to the issuing of an edict making mandatory showing of Craft. Lodge current receipt (Dues Card) before entrance in not only a Lodge of Master Masons, but also into any regular or special meeting of any organization which predicated it's membership upon Masonic affiliation. This did not obtain the unanimous consent of the Council, so I did not pursue the idea. However, this idea was approved at the Unity Meeting by all appendant and concordant bodies. And, again this year as in years past, we had brothers who received their 25 or 50 year emblem in an appendant or concordant body but who, by reason of nonpayment of dues, were not eligible to receive the same in their Blue Lodge. I bring this up here because I feel members of the Craft have a right to know the problem and to consider it. I feel that honesty about membership in Freemasonry is basic, and I am glad that the heads of the appendant and concordant bodies feel the same way. T h e showing of a current dues card before entrance into Lodge might be of real assistance to the secretary in collecting dues. T H I R D S E C T I O N L E C T U R E S B E C O M I N G A P A R T O F MASONIC EDUCATION RATHER THAN RITUAL. I requested the Committee on Masonic Education and the Ritualistic Committee to give serious study to the recommendation of M . ' . W. â&#x20AC;˘ Richard

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Kelsey concerning third section lectures being more in the nature of Masonic Education than of ritual. The majority of replies were so quickly given and so emotionally written as to lead me to believe that very little time and thought was given to this area of our work. I have no personal feeling a t stake in this, except that I feel this matter deserves a continued study. There is no difference of feeling between the Chairmen of the Education and Ritualistic Committees in this matter, but they are caught in a situation where I feel the promotion of such a study needs to come from the Council of Administration. The study should be continued. APPRECIATION: The gift of Kansas Masons of an automobile to their Grand Master to use during his year of service is probably the one finest things they do. This action (taken years ago by Ben W. Graybill) has enabled more communication between the membership and their Grand Master than any of the other items up to the decision to issue the "Kansas Mason" to every member. And, by use of the vehicle, the Grand Master comes face to face with the membreship. In my instance, I enjoyed and profited by that contact and by the question and answer period I always used. Instead of a regular automobile, I purchased at the same cost (courtesy of a member of my congregation) a van, equipped for five passengers, plus the added equipment of a set of files, an easy chair and a bed. This enabled a group to travel with me and allowed for both study and rest en route. My in-state travel was about 40,000 miles. As close as I can calculate, I spent 800 hours in that bus (that computes to 100 days at an 8 hour day or 20 weeks at a 5 day work week). I found it to be very useful to be able to both study and sleep as I traveled. My thanks to Tony Partridge who made over 35 trips with m e ; Harold Nichols and K. Maynard Curts who made over 20 trips each; Glenn Knapp and Don Kingery were close behind with almost 20 each. These brethren drove while I slept or worked. Others who attended over 20 Official Visitations with me include: Robert Arnold, William Mcintosh, Albert Arnold, Conrad F. Johnson ( 2 6 ) , Chester Gilbert, Fred Pechin, Ike Sills and Ben W. Graybill. Brethren who attended over 10 Official Visits include: Ralph Walker, John Schowalter, Jesse Bean, Franklin Baldwin, Ray McNeley, Bill Carey, Charles Harsin, Ray C. Hopson, Fred Turpen, William Colnar and Paul Murphy. My list shows over 2 dozen other members of Grand Lodge who were at 5 or more of my Official visits. These Visitations produced many good hours of fellowship and education. The Congregation of the Overland Park Christian Church, Overland Park, Kansas, began, back in 1970-71, to make plans for my being Grand Master in 1974-75. Without their love, affection and support (financial and spiritual), my year as Grand Master could not have been possible. A few of those members are here today and many others belong to the Masonic family. I owe a particular debt to two staff positions: the Reverend Russell E. Money, Pastor, and Maureen Vaughan (Mrs. Gerald), pastoral secretary, and to her predecessor, Virginia Heitman. Rev. Money and Mrs. Vaughan have carried the burden of my work for the past 18 months. A Grand Master must make practical provisions for being absent for all practical purposes from his regular employment for at least a year and a half. At least I found this to be factual in my case. It needs to be said again that the Congregation gave me a year's leave with full pay and benefits in order for my service to be possible

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to this Grand Jurisdiction. For over 21 years I have had a love affair with the Congregation of Overland Park Christian Church. There are no finer people in the world. Although I have heard some Grand Masters (here and elsewhere) express regret over the deprivations upon their family because of their service to the Craft, Eleanor (Mrs. Haggard) and I have had much enjoyment this year. She and our daughter Katherine Ann (13) have thoroughly enjoyed the many courtesies and opportunities extended a Grand Master. We have traveled many miles together this year. A great deal of our enjoyment was allowed by those people who stayed at home cr kept our household going while we traveled. These include: Mrs. Mable Phillipsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;our good friend and companion: our son. Bill Haggard (21), and our many neighbors and friends who "watched," taxied, ran errands, etc., etc. The rest of my family: Skipper (25) and Jim (20) have enjoyed several festivities of Grand Lodge and have taken time from their busy lives to share these high moments with the rest of us. They have been great, but so have Y O U ! Our family began to sort out and calculate just the multitude of material gifts given us during this year, and we were overwhelmed by their number. At almost every visit you followed us home with a letter of enjoyment and appreciation, plus some material token of thanks. All these made us very, very humble. Along with all this we lost count of the "stop by for breakfast in the morning" or "drop by the house" (on the way in or out of town). But the real gift presented to us was the gift of YOURSELVES. Kansas not only has a beuaty and grandeur as a State, but it has a warmth and dignity of friendship not to be equalled, much less surpassed, anywhere else on this earth. I thank you. This 119th Annual Communication could not have taken place without the hard work of Chet Kelsey, who has not only been one of my best Area Coordinators, but he has really labored to make all the details of the use of this Auditorium possible. The Grand Lodge Staff hold a special place in my heart. Al Arnold has a very complex and demanding job. Dave Recob, his new assistant, has been a real assistance to me. The whole working force in the Grand Lodge Building has simply done far more than I could expect. Thank you all. As we came down to the final weeks, I asked Ben Graybill to serve as my Special Deputy in setting up and organizing the many details of this Annual Communication, and he has traveled many miles and spent many hours in a multitude of difficult tasks. The Brethren of this Topeka Area have been most gracious in assisting. I feel the extra effort this year will prove beneficial in years to come in setting up other Grand Communications. CONCLUSION: It is with anticipation that I look forward to the leadership of R- â&#x20AC;˘ W-'. Robert Arnold, R.". W-". Ralph Walker and R.". W-". Bill Mcintosh. The same unity of purpose and spirit which has started Kansas Masonry growing and prospering will continue with' their leadership. It has been a pleasure to work with W.'. Chet Gilbert, and he has kept faith with his appointment as G.S.D. His qualities of leadership will greatly benefit our Grand Lodge. When I began my year, I prayed this prayer of King Solomon (I Kings 3:9):

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O Lord my God, give me an understanding mind so that I can govern well and. know the difference between what is right and what is wrong. For who, by himself, is able to carry such a heavy responsibility? I would not want to burden God with the responsibility for my words and actions, but I have felt His Presence throughout this entire year, and many times it has been expressed in the strength and support given me by your voice and hands. This sharing in our common bond is the heart and core of our Fraternity. Fraternally, FORREST D . HAGGARD, Grand

Master

Topeka, Kansas March 14, 1975 119th Annual Communication

APPENDIX 1 74 M.M. Raised 1162 Restored 366 980 Suspended Died 2115 Net Loss 1753

73 1097 372 855 2158 1627

72 1104 391 988 2168 1784

71 1142 394 1018 2057 1665

70 1182 467 890 2085 1486

69 1270 309 1428 2300 2260

68 1367 300 928 2170 1685

67 1464 341 918 2144 1445

66 65 1467 .1621 296 293 1003 1075 2130 2059 1538 1471

64 1680 246 1002 2026 1270

J'Line 8, 1974 APPENDIX 2 T O T A L Y O U T H Kansas Youth Groups; The Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, Forrest D. Haggard, has a firm belief in the ideals and youth within the framework of F'reemasonry. In the support of this belief, he would be extremely proud to visit with each group, but, since he is only one man with many functions to perform, with his approval I will be attending as many functions as possible on behalf of the Most Worshipful Grand Master. If you will let me know of any special activities which are upcoming, whenever possible, I will be in attendance. The Grand Lodge of Kansas is proud of their youth and is anxious to be of service in helping them grow and prosper throughout the State. Fraternally, DONALD E . VOOHATZER, SR.

Grand Senior

Steward

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Pittsburg 187 Official Abdullah Shrine Reception Keystone 102 (Coffeyville) Legion of Honor Banquet (DeMolay) Barney 279 (Dighton) Cedar 103 (Chanute G.L. Bldg.—Staff finance Emporia 12 Official NE Area DeMolay Conclave

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V I S I T A T I O N S — continued 26 27 29 30 April

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Dwight 374 Conference re Masonic Home License Area X I I (Goodiand) Area I X (PhiUipsburg) Area V I I I (Clay Center) — Jewell 11 — VA Hospital, Topeka (afternoon) T V Appreciation WIBW. Topeka 17 (evening) — Ancient Form 34 Charter Night — Grand Chapter — Grand Council (Salina) — Enterprise 437 — Maundy Thursday — Good Friday — Easter — Admin. Grand Lodge — Harper 206 — Grand OES — Bestor G. Brown 433 (Wichita) — Council of Administration — Masonic Home Board. Grand Master's Reception — Grand Master's Breakfast State Hi-12 Convention (PM) K C K — LaCygne 61 — Area X I (Garden City) •— Area X (Hutchinson) Area V I I (Newton) — Admin. G. L. Activities — Jo. Co. Past Masters—FH

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V I S I T A T I O N S — continued 28 29 30 31 June

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Sabetha 162 Unified 449 Cornerstone (Easton) Red Cross Constantino Westgate 438 ( K C K ) Fredonia — Geo. Remsberg Reception G. L. Administration (Topeka) Rainbow State Assembly Rainbow State Assembly St. Johns 113 (Concorcia) Official—^Rock Crescent 133 (Arkansas City) Official G. L. Nebraska G. L. Nebraska G. L. Nebraska Wichita 99 Official Marysville 91 Official Galena 194 Dedication Orient 51 (Topeka) Official ST. J O H N ' S DAY Imperial Shrine Imperial Shrine Imperial Shrine Leawood Shrine Club Breakfast (Speaker) G. L. Officers

Quarry.

2 — Prudence 100 (Columbus) 6 — Delaware 96 ( K C K ) P M : 50 Yr. Presentation to Henry Walker at Bethany Hospital 11 — G. L. Bldg. Admin. (Topeka) 13 — Cornerstone Laying — Rose Hill 16 — G. L. Ontario 17 — G. L. Ontario 18 — G. L. Ontario 19 — G. L. Ontario 24 — Shrine Rodeo ( K C K ) 25 — Masonic Home Board 26 — Council of Administration (Wichita) Presentation of Letters of Dispensation to Masonic Home Lodge U / D 27 — Masonic Home Board

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Newton 142 Overland Park 436 Warden's School (Dighton) Blue Rapids 169 Exec. — G. L. Bldg. Warden's School (Emporia) Parsons 117 Bonner Springs 366 Official Called by order of G.M. G. L. Iowa G. L. Iowa G. L. Iowa Aft.: Dedication—Mid-America Oncology Center P M : Kaw 272 ( K C K ) Ridgeway 62 (Overbrook) Centennial Sunflower 86 (Wichita) North Star 168 (Wichita) Hutchinson Joint Meeting (Bassett 124, Hutchinson 445, Reno 140) Olathe 19

Cornerstone 219 (Little River) York 57 (Wichita) Ancient Form 34 Paola 37 Albert Pike 303 (Wichita) Norwich 319 Robinson 159 Centennial Dedication — Hiattvillc 216 G. L. Kentucky G. L. Kentucky G. L. Kentucky Ellsworth 146 Centennial Wellington 150 Centennial Hope 155 Centennial (Howard) Great Bend 15 Centennial Council of Administration (Wichita) Home Board (Wichita) Carbondale 70 Centennial 28 — Lincoln 154 Centennial 29 — Marion 147 Centennial

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Sharon Springs 417 Sharon Springs 417 32° Banquet (KCK)—Speaker Valley Center 364 Rosedale 333 (S.M.) Gaylord 183 Table Lodge Gaylord G. L. Admin. — Topeka Lawrence joint meeting (Lawrence 6, Acacia 9) Lodge of Perfection ( K C K ) 75th Anniv. Rotary Club (Jo. Co.) Speaker Red Cross of Constantine (Lawrence)

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V I S I T A T I O N S — continued Dec.

Jan.

6 — Ancient Form 34 Installation 7 — Noon: PGM Gravemarker Dedication (Richard Rees) PM—Woodson 121 (Toronto) Cornerstone 11 — Prairie Queen 176 (Clyde) 12 — Millbrook 281 (Hill City) 13 — Hill City 14 — Unity Meeting — Topeka 26 — Rotary Speaker G. L. — Blue Rapids — Degree work 27 — Benevolent 98 (Abilene) St. John's Day 28 — Oxford Dedication 2 — G. L. Admin. (Topeka) 3 — Ancient Form 34 Official 4 — PDGM Gravemarker Dedication (Marysville) R. E. Ferguson 7 — District 56 Joint Meeting (Norton) 9 13 16 17 18 20 24 25 26

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Order of Arrow Banquet (Johnson County) Eagle Court Speaker Halstead 46 Official G. L. Admin. (Topeka) G. L. Bldg. — Committees Lenexa 135 Official Council of Administration (Wichita) Masonic Home Board (Wichita) 75 Year Emblem Presentation, Ft. Collins, Colo. G. L. Colorado 27 — G. L. Colorado 28 — G. L. Colorado McDonald 383 Official 29 — Kensington — Examined Furniture

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G. L. (Topeka) Siloam 225 — 75 Year Emblem Presentation D.D.G.M. Meeting (G. L. Bldg.) G.M. Conference — Washington, D.C. G.M. Conference — Washington, D.C. G.M. Conference — Washington, D.C. Abdullah Shrine Reception G. L. (Topeka)

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York G. L. of Mexico York G. L. of Mexico York G. L. of Mexico G. L. of Mexico G. L. Preparation G. L. Preparation G. L. Preparation G. L. Communication (Topeka) G. L. Communication (Topeka) G. L. Communication (Topeka)

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APPENDIX 4 GRAND MASTERS AWARDS

(Outstanding Masons)

Merle D. Bradley Charles N. Yenkey Chester T. Kelsey Charles Hoffmeister Vearl M. Webb Thomas J. Dunning Raymond Starnes Ralph E. Wilson Charles H. Tye Major Weiss Daniel A. Ryder J. Earl Oden Joseph C. Littrell George W. Alter Jimmie D. King Donald C. Morris

Earl M. Sitton Lloyd C. Roswurm Ellis E. Beal Frederick A. Turpen Edward R. Case Ray C. Hopson Carl Bolinger Harry L. Burnett Don L. Dicks Chalmers Hassler Richard D. Stone Donald R. Fisher John F. Bohm Ralph V. Cotton Clarence F. Wheeler David N. Lohr

GRAND MASTERS AWARDS (Outstanding Lodges) Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417 Elmer J. Steinike, P.M. Millbrook Lodge No. 281 Donald D. Paxson, P.M. Logan Lodge No. 264 Chester M. Rundle, P.M. Gaylord Lodge No. 183 Rhett E. Weiser, P.M. Harper Lodge No. 206 Lloyd C. Roswurm, P.M. Norwich Lodge No. 319 Eldon D. Schrag, P.M. Corner Stone Lodge No. 219 Donald! A. Jordan, P.M. Lincoln Lodge No. 154 Fred T. Werner, P.M. Wichita Lodge No. 99 George E. Spicer, P.M. Sunflower Lodge No. 86 Harry E. Smith, P.M. Haysville Lodge No. 112 Lester R. Matney, P.M. Oxfdrd Lodge No. 165 Jon D. Scott, P.M. Wellington Lodge No. 150

Hope Lodge No. 155 Everett D. Willnerd, P.M. Keystone Lodge No. 102 Olice B. Williams Benedict Lodge No. 403 Charles W. Lewis, P.M. Carbondale Lodge No. 70 John R. Waetzig, P.M. Topeka Lodge No. 17 Merle D. Bradley, P.M. Denison Lodge No. 372 John Lytle, P.M. Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169 Garth A. MacCoy, P.M. Horton Lodge No. 326 Dale I. Gechter, P.M. lola Lodge No. 38 Elroy E. Tillotson, P.M. Galena Lodge No. 194 Robert Joe Walker, P.M. Arma Lodge No. 408 Richard R. Ryder, P.M. LaCygne Lodge No. 61 John R. Teagarden, P.M. Stanley Lodge No. 444

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Landon Able, P.M. Newton Lodge No. 142 Melvin E. Grubb, P.M. Halstead Lodge No. 46 Dean F. Cutting, P.M. Dwight Lodge No. 374 Morris A. Pederson, P.M. Benevolent Lodge No. 98 J. Robert Allen, P.M. Prairie Queen Lodge No. 176 Joseph B. Detrixbe, P.M. Lafayette Lodge No. 16 John D. Spangler, P.M. Woodson Lodge No. 121 Orray Kasper, P.M. Madlison Lodge No. 196 William D. Thompson, P.M.

Walter I, Capbell, P.M. Old Mission Lodge No. 153 Jiramie L. Grassi, P.M. King Solomon Lodge No. 10 Frank G. Woods, P.M. Solomon City Lodge No. 105 James B. Parmenter, P.M. Ben Hur Lodge No. 322 Joseph F. Chilson, P.M. Overland Park Lodge No. 436 Charles H. Roy, P.M. Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 Donald Stewart Dennis, P.M. North Star Lodge No. 168 Jack D. Biser, P.M.

APPENDIX 5 SAMPLE PERSONAL LETTERS 50 YEAR EMBLEM P R E S E N T A T I O N BY The Most Worshipful

Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas:

Dear Brother I take great pleasure in presenting you with this 50 year Emblem. The enclosed folder is one which I'm sure you'll be pleased to share with your friends a n d / o r family. You may wear this emblem from now on. It is yours. Take it, and wear it. I have requested the Officers of your lodge to conduct, during this year, a special M E E T I N G which will honor you as a recipient of this emblem. If you can attend, then please do so, and enjoy the festivities, because you will be the honored guest. You can recall times of shortages and difficulties much worse than th'e so-called "energy crisis", but we have to deal with the times in which we live. This year it seems more difficult to be able to attend all of the Lodge functions. That is the reason I wanted to personally mail this emblem to you now, you will still have the EMBLEM to wear with pride and joy. Fraternally, FORREST D .

Grand

HAGGARD

Master

End: The Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas is pleased to award you this emblem representing 50 years of being a Master Mason in Good Standing. This Square and Compass with letter " G " is encircled by the words "Fifty Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kansas A.F. & A.M.". The background is our state flower, the sunflower. The colors are blue and gold. The Masonic emblem and colors are self-explanatory, but the Masonic meaning in the sunflower should be explained.

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The sunflower by nature of its structure and growing habits, contains many Masonic ideas. The center is a circle, the symbol of the infinity of God and the immortality of the soul. The petals extend in all directions reminding us that Masonic charity is equally extensive, reaching out in all directions in service to brother Masons and all mankind. When in bloom, it faces to the East, greeting the rising sun, then follows this source of light and power through the meridian heights until it sets in the West. We, too, have been taught to see light as the source of knowledge and power. The sunflower is a hardy specimen, and storm, surviving in shallow clay to the frost of Autumn, it scatters its winter, it will again bloom "eternal in its Creator.

able to withstand the rigors of sunshine or good soil. Finally, when it succumbs seed, confident that at the conclusion of in the Spring". It has placed its trust

Our prayer is that your life and health may be preserved, thus enabling you to continue demonstrating the beauties of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. May you wear this emblem with honor and joy. FORREST D .

Grand

To the M-'.

W-'. Grand Lodge F O R R E S T D. 7600 West 75th, Bus. Res.

HAGGARD

Master

A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: 1974-75 HAGGARD, Grand Master Overland Park, Kansas 66204 Ph. 913-432-3282 Ph. 913-642-5519

My Brother: Congratulations on your beginning the long journey out of darkness towards the light. There are over four million Masons in our United States of America and beyond that Freemasons in every free nation of the World. I can tell you, as one who struggled with the ritual and memory work, that the results are worth the effort. One of the great enjoyments of my life is my association with Masons. Sometimes, either by his own decision or through neglect or default, some men do not follow through and become Master Masons. As in all the great games the "follow-through" is most important because that is where you win or lose. My name and address on this letter is for your benefit. If you have a question or a problem, please feel free to communicate with me. Fraternally, FORREST D .

Grand

HAGGARD

Master

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To the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge F O R R E S T D. 7600 West 75th, Bus. Res.

A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: 1974-75 HAGGARD, Grand Master Overland Park, Kansas 66204 Ph. 913-432-3282 Ph. 913-642-5519

Dear Brother: As a pastor, I am continually called upon by some family to arrange a memorial service for a brother Master Mason, and just as continually, we are confronted by the fact that he was Suspended for Non-Payment in his Blue Lodge. Many times it is his widow who says, " O , my, I quit paying those bills because he never went." As Grand Master, there has not been a week go by this year that I have not had to explain to some Master Mason why he was not eligible to receive his 25 or 50 year emblem. Always the same reason: S.N.P.Dâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he forgot about that period of time when he had decided Freemasonry was a poor investment, or under immediate pressures, he let his sense of values change and decided to let his Masonry go. The Secretary of your Lodge has sent me your name telling me that you are about to be S.N.P.D. Before you decide against Freemasonary and its seeming lack of worth to you, please remember. A portion of your dues went towards the one million dollars we expend each year to aid and assist the aged and infirm at our Kansas Masonic Home. Without a current Blue Lodge Dues Card, you are automatically suspended in every appendant and concordant body in Freemasonry. Dues are not paid in order for you to "get something". They are our system of support for the whole Fraternity, and we "mutually" bear each other's burden. Grand Lodge funds are expended for relief, education, scholarships, etc. Thank you for taking time to read this letter, and please feel free to communicate with me in person. By the way, do you receive our mailing of the "Kansas Mason"? Fraternally, FORREST D . HAGGARD

Grand To the M- â&#x20AC;˘ W-'.

Grand Lodge

F O R R E S T D. 7600 West 75th, Bus. Res.

A.F. & A.M.

Master of

Kansas:

1974-75 HAGGARD, Grand Master Overland Park, Kansas 66204 Ph. 913-432-3282 Ph. 913-642-5519 July 10, 1974

Sample Letter Widow and Family: This note is to let you know that the Fraternity of Freemasonry shares with you at this time of grief.

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Although we are taught that in hope of a resurrection, we all feel a loss when the cord of fraternal friendship is servedi by the sharpness of death. Feel free to call upon the Master of the lodge for practical help and thereby keep the Lodge aware of you and your needs, for they need this as much, if not more, than you. May the Blessings of Almighty God attend your way. Sincerely, FORREST

Grand

HAGGARD

Master

APPENDIX 6 P R O C L A M A T I O N S Feast of St. John the Baptist WHEREAS, Freemasonry proudly acknowledges St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelists as its patron saints, honors their memory, points to their lives in its ritualistic work and dedicates its lodges to them, and, WHEREAS, the annual observance of the Feasts of Sts. John, has occupied a place of primary importance in the activity of every Craft Lodge. N O W T H E R E F O R E , I, Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, do hereby proclaim a general and simultaneous observance of the Feast of St. John the Baptist, by the Lodges of this Jurisdiction on Sunday, June 23, 1974. For the purposes herein set forth, I am asking the Lodges to begin a t once to make plans for attendance at a service of Divine Worship as a lodge or as a group of lodges to proclaim and observe this Festival Day. i t is understood that a Church must first extend an invitation and that acceptance of the invitation must be agreeable to the Brothem of the Lodge, all in keeping with the spirit of the General Regulations of Freemasony. I call upon all Master Masons to join with their Masonic Brethren and participate with their Lodges in this act of Divine Worship so rich in Masonic Ti'aditioh. I ask the full cooperation of all Masonic and related organizations, of what ever rite, name or title: that they urge their membership to worship with the Brethren of their Lodges on this Sunday nearest the Feast of St. John for. the purpose of rededication of Masonic ideals. GIVEN U N D E R MY HAND and seal of the Grand Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; (Signed) FORREST D .

Grand

HAGGARD,

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand To the M.'.

Secretary W.'.

Grand Lodge

F O R R E S T D. 7600 West 75th, Bus. Res.

A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: 1974-75 HAGGARD, Grand Master Overland Park, Kansas 66204 Ph. 913-432-3282 Ph. 913-642-5519

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PROCLAMATION I, Forrest D. Haggrad, as Grand Master of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Kansas do proclaim Thanksgiving week, November 24 through November 30, 1974, to be a week of prayer for all Masons within this Grand Jurisdiction, I urge all Ancient Free and Accepted Masons to pray for: the President of the United States for wisdom and skill in administration of his high office; to give thanks for our many blessings as Masons and as Americans; to remember the distressed and disadvantaged; and to ask God's help in the rededication of ourselves to our Masonic obligation. This proclamation is to be read and observed by each Lodge at a Stated Communication preceding Thanksgiving Day. FORREST D . HAGGARD

Grand

Master

ATTEST: To the M-'.

W-'- Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: ALBERT O. ARNOLD, JR., Grand Secretary 320 West 8th, P.O. Box 1217, Phone 234-5518 Topeka, Kansas 66601

June 28, 1974 Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master Grand Lodge of Kansas, AF & AM 7600 West 75th Overland Park, Knasas 66204 Dear M . ' . W- . Haggard: This is to certify that as of the 28th day of June, 1974, 274 lodges have balloted for the amendment to Section 2, Article X, Laws of Masonry of theM-'- W."- Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. This constitutes more than the required two thirds necessary for approval as delineated in Section 2, Article X L of the Constitution. Composite voting is 376 Ballots received 274 For amendment 101 Against amendment 1 Disqualified 29 Unreported. Fraternally submitted, .'\LBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary A P P E N D I X 7â&#x20AC;&#x201D;EDICTS

To the M.'.

W-'.

Grand Lodge

A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: EDICT T o the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of the Grand Jurisdiction of the M - " . W - â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas.

PROCEEDINGS OK T H E

A proposition years of age to Communication accordance with

to lower the minimum eighteen years of age of Grand Lodge, held Article X I , Section 7

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age of a petitioner from twenty-one was submitted to the 118th Annual in Wichita on March 8-9, 1974, in of our Constitution.

WHEREAS the proposed recommendation to change Article X, Section 2 of the Constitution, by M-'. W-'. J. Fred Williamson at the 118th Annual Communication, was- adopted and sustained by the necessary two thirds of all members present and voting and WHEREAS the proposition was properly submitted action, and

to the

Lodges

for

WHEREAS the necessary two thirds of the Lodges have certified approval of this proposition to the Grand Secretary and the Grand Secretary has certified the same to me, T H E R E F O R E , I, F O R R E S T D. HAGGARD, 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 declara and proclaim that Article X, Section 2 of the Constitution, is, as of this date, amended to read: "not less than eighteen years of age." IN T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka this 28th day of June, A.D. 1974, AL 5974. FORREST D . HAGGARD

Grand

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand NOTE:

Secretary

As of June 28, 1974 the legal age of a petitioner is eighteen years.

To the M'-

W-'- Grand Lodge F O R R E S T D. 7600 West 75th, Bus. Res.

A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: 1974-75 HAGGARD, Grand Master Overland Park, Kansas 66204 Ph. 913-432-3282 Ph. 913-642-5519 EDICT

WHEREAS the Universal League of Freemasons (under the correspondence usually signed by one Harvey N. Brown) has been ruled as an irregular organization by many of the Grand Jurisdictions both in North America as well as overseas; WHEREAS, after proper investigation and consideration, I also find it to be highly irregular as concerns the landmarks, usages and customs of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas.

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T H E R E F O R E , I, F O R R E S T D. HAGGARD, GRAND MASTER of Ancieiit Free and Accepted Masons in Kansas do rule that membership in the Universal League of Freemasons is strictly forbidden for members of our Grand Jurisdiction and do direct that no member of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Kansas should enter in correspondence with or supply information to said Universal League of Freemasons nor any of its representatives. FORREST D .

Grand

HAGGARD

Master

ATTEST: EDICT F R O M T H E GRAND EAST WHEREAS, honesty and integrity are important attributes of our Fraternity and WHEREAS, it is, in my opinion, un-Masonic and repugnant to the basic precepts of the Craft, to use the Fraternity for personal profit or gain, and WHEREAS, the Heirloom Bible Publishers, P.O. Box 132, Wichita, Kansas, have persisted in disseminating to the Craft "free" volumes of their socalled "Masonic Bible" and have solicited the membership of our sister Jurisdictions both in the United States of America and throughout the World and WHEREAS, some of the information disseminated by them as concerns Masonry is false (one example: "53 of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence were Masons"), and WHEREAS, in spite of the ruling of I.P.G.M. M.'. W.'. J. Fred Williamson, they have persisted in soliciting the Lodges of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: I, T H E R E F O R E , F O R R E S T D. HAGGARD, GRAND MASTER of Masons in Kansas, do order that Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction are strictly forbidden, in any way, shape or form, to promote the Heirloom Bible. This Order has to do with the official use and display of this Book and is not to be construed as an infringement upon the personal opinions and possessions of individuals. It should be noted also that I regret, what seems' to me, to be the misuse of the religious intent and desire of the Craft. We do not have to lie about Freemasonry to be proud of it! Our Fraternity has a great and illustrious history and one that does not need embellishment in order to obtain favor and patronage. IN T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 25th day of February, A.D. 1975, AL 5975. FORREST D .

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

HAGGARD

Master

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

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EDICT F R O M T H E GRAND EAST To the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of Westmoreland Lodge No. 257, A.F. & A.M., Westmoreland, Kansas and Fostoria Lodge No. 392, A.F. & A.M., Fostoria, Kansas: A proposition to consolidate Westmoreland Lodge No. 257, A.F. & A.M., Westmoreland, Kansas and Fostoria Lodge No. 392, A.F. & A.M., Fostoria, Kansas has been submitted in accrdance with the provisions of Sec. 8, A R T I C L E I X of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder appear to be regular and the Secretary of each Lodge has certified that the resident members of his Lodge were notified and that the final action was favorable for the consolidation in each Lodge by the necessary two-thirds ballot. NOW, T H E R E F O R E , I, Forrest D. Haggard, 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, and acting in accord with' the above provisions of our law, do hereby declare the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Westmoreland Lodge No. 257, A.F. & A.M., located at Westmoreland, Kansas. I T IS HEREBY O R D E R E D that the Secretary of Fostoria Lodge No. 392 transmit the seal and charter of said Lodge to the Grand Secretary at Topeka, Kansas, and he shall turn over all property, accounts, books and records to the Secretary of Westmoreland Lodge No. 257, A.F. & A.M., in accordance with by-law 3-618; Assets and Liabilities. The effective date of this consolidation shall be November 19, A.D., 1974. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Fostoria Lodge No. 392 to list all properties owned by the said Lodge and title thereto shall transfer to Westmoreland Lodge No. 257, A.F. & A.M., as above provided for. The Secretary of Fostoria Lodge No. 392 shall also report to the Grand Secretary and to the Secretary of Westmoreland Lodge No. 257 any changes in the membership roll of said Lodge which may have taken place during the period of December 3 1 , 1973 to November 19, 1974 and he shall further make a listing of the membership of said Lodge showing the dates to which dues have been paid. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Westmoreland Lodge No. 257, A.F. & A.M., to report to the Grand Secretary the dates on which all terms of the Edict have been compHed with. IN T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 19th day of November, A.D. 1974, AL 5974. FORREST D .

Grand

HAGGARD

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary E D I C T F R O M T H E GRAND EAST

To the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of Hiawatha Lodge No. 35, AF & AM, Hiawatha, Kansas, and Hamlin Lodge No. 185, AF & AM, Hamlin, Kansas: A proposition to consolidate Hiawatha Lodge No. 35, AF & AM, Hiawatha, Kansas, and Hamlin Lodge No. 185, AF & AM, Hamlin, Kansas, has

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been submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 8, A R T I C L E I X of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder appear to be regular and the Secretary of each Lodge has certified that the resident members of his Lodge were notified and that the final action was favorable for the consolidation in each Lodge by the necessary two-thirds ballot. NOW, T H E R E F O R E , I, Forrest D. Haggard, 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, and acting in accord with the above provisions of our law, do hereby declare the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Hiawatha Lodge No. 35, AF & AM, located at Hiawatha, Kansas. I T IS HEREBY O R D E R E D that the Secretary of Hamlin Lodge No. 185 transmit the seal and charter of said Lodge to the Grand Secretary at Topeka, Kansas, and he shall turn over all property, accounts, books and records to the Secretary of Hiawatha .Lodge No. 35, AF & AM, in accordance with by-law 3-618; Assets and Liabilities. The effective date of this consolidation shall be February 5, A.D. 1975. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Hamlin Lodge No. 185 to list all properties owned by the said Lodge and title thereto shall transfer to Hiawatha Lodge No. 35, AF & AM, as above provided for. The Secretary of Hamlin Lodge No. 185 shall also report to the Grand Secretary and to the Secretary of Hiawatha Lodge No. 35 any changes in the membership roll of said Lodge which may have taken place during the period of December 31, 1974, through February 5, 1975, and he shall further make a listing of the membership of said Lodge showing the dates to which dues have been paid. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Hamlin Lodge No. 185, AF & AM, to report to the Grand Secretary the dates on which all terms of the Edict have been complied withi IN T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 5th day of February A.D. 1975, AL 5975. FORREST D . HAGGARD

Grand

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, JR.

Grand

Secretary

APPENDIX 8—SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS

DISPENSATIONS 1974-75

Date 3-21-74 3-18-74 3-2B-74 3-2B-74 3-28-74 4- 2-74

Lodge Number Rising Sun No. 8 Latham No. 401

What Dispensation Covers Return of Work Date Paid

Elect & Install S.W. Elect & Install Master Shawnee No. 54 Open at 6:00 P.M. on 4-23-74 Bestor G. Brown No. 433 Change time of Stated Comanche No. 295 Elect & Install Secretary Minneapolis No. 143 Elect & Install J.W.

April 8, 1974 Waived March 28, 1974 Waived May 23, 1974

$6.00 Paid

April 8, 1974

Waived

5-15—7-24

Waived

April 26, 1974

Waived

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E What Date

Lodge Number

4- 4-74

Union No. 7

4- 8-74

Douglass No. 151

4- 2-74 4-11-74

Highland No. 266 Lenexa No. 181

4-15-74

Alma No. 161

4-17-74

Hiattville No. 216

4-17-74

Ashland No. 277

4-17-74

Paradise No. 290

5- 2-74

Emporia No. 12

5- 6-74

Norwich No. 319

5- 8-74

Wakeeney No. 148

6- 8-74

St. Francis No. 404

5-13-74

Wakarusa No. 402

5-15-74

Buffalo No. 879

5-16-74

Hays N.o 195

5-17-74

Wamego No. 75

5-20-74

Friendship No. 208

6- 3-74

Hancock No. 811

G- 3-74

Walnut City No. 215

6- 5-74

W a k a r u s a No. 402

6-10-74

Kaw No. 272

6-10-74

Cyrus No. 288 (Hope)

5-30-74 6-12-74

Kilwinning No. 265 Topeka No. 17

6-13-74 6-13-74

Hoisington No. 881 Hancock No. 811

6-24-74

Union No. 7

March

Dispensation Covers Return of Work Date Paid

Shorten t i m e — April 15, 1975 David Brackaway Elect & Install April 18, 1974 Master, etc. Elect Secretary Elect & Install May 28, 1974 Secretary, etc. Elect & Install April 23, 1974 Secretary, etc. Shorten time— April 29, 1974 Ronald Dail Bailey Shorten time— J u n e 4, 1974 Kenneth E. Speer Dispense with May 22, 1974 Com. of 6-20-74 Receive F.C. Team J u n e 19, 1974 From No. 51 Change Meeting July 24, 1974 Night to 5-22-74 Open Meeting a t 6:00 Open Meeting May May 22, 1974 6 a t 6:00 p.m. Elect & Install S.W. May 16, 1974 etc. Install Senior , Warden Move Charter to J u n e 4, 1974 S.W. Ranch Rec. Degree Team J a n . 21, 1974 from No. 51 Elect & Install August 1 ,1974 Secretary Shorten time beJune 8, 1974 tween second and third degree for Victor Reynolds Bird Elect and install J u n e 10, 1974 new Secretary Shorten t i m e be- J u n e 0.,1974 tween degrees J e s s Winston Taylor and Robe r t Duane Hamminger Change Meeting July 6. 1974 Night Elect & Install June 24, , 1974 Secretary Elect & Install S.W. J u n e 27,, 1974 Elect & Install J u n e 27, . 1974 Secretary Elect & Install S.W. Sept. 9, 1974 Shorten time—^^ July 3, 1974 Donald P . Holmes Change Meeting t o July 15, 1974 July 11th

CM. Waived Waived Waived Waived $5.00 Paid Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived S5.00 Paid

Waived S5.00

Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived $5.00 Paid

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Date 7- 1-74

Lodge Number Gardner No. 65

7- 8-74

Gardner No. 65

7- 9-74

Hays No. 95

7- 9-74

Fargo No. 800

7-10-74

Goodland No. 321

7-15-74

Eureka No. 88

7-24-75

Whitewater No. 180

7-24-74

Tyrian No. 246

7-25-74

Norton No. 268

7-26-74

Orient No. 61

7-29-74

Derby No. 365

8- 1-74

Olathe

8- 5-74

Lafayette No. 16

8- 6-74 8-13-74

Sharon Springs No. 417 King Solomon No. 10

9- 3-74 9- 6-74

Wellington No. 160 Oxford No. 165

9-24-74

Chase No. 247

9-24-74 9-23-74

Auburn No. 32 Greenleaf No. 232

9-26-74

Logan No. 261

10- 2-74 10- 8-74

Wyandotte No. 3 Quinter No. 410

10-11-74

Palestine No. 127

10-15-74

Norwich No. 319

lO-lB-74

Bestor G. Brown

10-17-74

Enterprise No. 487

10-29-74

Neosho No. 27

Dispensation Covers Return of Work Shorten t i m e — Sept. 23, 1974 Lindsey J. Angell Elect & install S.W.Sept. 23, 1974 Move Charter t o Aug. 19, 1974 .Jones Farm Shorten t i m e — Aug. 5, 1974 J. Harvey Cresson Elect & Install S.W.Ltr. 10-2-74 etc. Elect & Install Sept. 9, 1974 S.W.—etc. Move Charter to Aug. 5, 1974 Am. Legion BIdg'. Elect & Install Aug. 12, 1974 Secretary Move Charter to Aug. 28, 1974 Keel pit Elect & Install Oct. 7. 1974 J.W. Sept. 19, 1974 Elect & Install J.W. Receive degree teainAug. 14, 1974 from Okla. Shorten time Aug. 19, 1974 Gloyd Roy Johnson Elect & Install S.W. Shorten t i m e — Sept. 28, 1974 Ralph Reed Kreutzer Elect & Install S.W.Sept. 30, 1974 Meet in Am. Legion Hall—Oak Hill Change Meeting Oct. 31, 1974 dates from Oct 1 to Oct 15—and Oct. 15 to Oct. 29 Elect Master Oct. 3, 1974 Hold Meeting in Waived Safe & Secure Oct. 24, 1974 Place Shorten time— Robert Dean Orr Elect & Install J.W.Oct. 10, 1974 Move Charter t o Oct. 28, 1974 New Lodge Bldg. Open meeting 7:30Nov. 6. 1974 Journey instead to of 8:00 Nov. 11, 1974 Raton, N.M. 21 p.m.—Oct. Oct. 22, 1974 Receive F . C. Team from No. 319 Oct. 31, 1974 Elect & Install, J.W.—etc Move Charter to Feb. 6, 1976 Tuscan No. 82 Due t o fire in Lodge

Date Paid

Waived Waived $5.00 Paid Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived $5.00 Paid Waived Waived

Waived Waived Waived

Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived

Waived Waived

March

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E What

Date

Lodge Number

10-30-74

Smithton No. 1

U - 1-74

Millbrook No. 281

11- 5-74

Memphis No. 108

6-74

Haysville No. 112

11- 6-74

Syracuse No. 309

11-13-74

Ottawa No. 18

11-2B-74

Nickerson No. 43

12- 5-74

Cyrus Lodge No. 288

11-27-74

Fortitude No. 107

12- 9-74

Anthony No. 200

12-10-74

Holyrood No. 343

12-11-74

Dispensation Covers Return of Work Date Paid

Change date of Annual Com. Open Meeting earlier than schedule. Elect & Install Master, etc. Rec. degree team from Norwich Shorten investigation time for Ben Wm. Wood Shorten time for Richard R. L. Rybolt Move Charter t o Christian Church Master Elect & or Install Change Eliminate meeting of Dec. 24, 1974 Elect & Install J.W. Elect & Install officers on December 17, 1974

Dec. 10, 1974

Waived

Jan. 7, 1975

Waived

Dec. 16, 1974

Waived Waived

Nov. 15. 1074 Waived Nov. 20. 1974 Waived

Jan. 14, 1975

Waived

Dec. 9. 1974

Waived

Dec. 31, 1974

Waived

Jan. 9, 1976

Waived

Jan. 10, 1975

Waived

Ellinwood No. 217

Hold joint Dec. 18, 1974 Installation with Laurel Ch No. 196 OES 12-1G-74

Waived

12-11-74

Goodland No. 321

Elect & Install officers on Dec. 16, 1974

Dec. 26, 1974

12-16-74

Wathena No. 64

Change date of stated from 12-25 to 12-27

Dec. 31, 1974

12-18-74

Nine Mile No. 49

Sp Meetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Confer Jan. 9. 1976 degrees on Donald L. Carter Shorter time

Waived

12-30-74

Carson No. 132

Shorter time between degrees for Gregory Allen Foster U.S.M.

Jan. 7, 1976

Waived

12-19-74

Fargo No. 300

Elect & Install Master

Jan. 8, 1976

Waived

12-19-74

Lenexa No. 135

Shorten t i m e â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Erie Peterson

12-31-74

Apollo No. 297

Elect & Install Secy.

Jan. 10, 1976

Waived

Delta No. 77

Shorten Degrees on J a n . 12, 1975 David Lee Happes

Waived

1- 2-75

Waived

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What

Date

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

Lodge Number

Dispensation Covers Retu irn of Work Date Paid

Siiorten time for Geo. Dcnp Tull

Waived

1-10-75 Chetopa No. 73

Elect & Install S.W.

Waived

1-10-76

Elect & Install Treas.

1- 7-76

Fargo No. 300

Comas No. 278

1-13-76 Holyrood No. 843 1- 7-76

Fargo No. 300

1-16-75 Turon No. 368

Install

Jan. 24, 1975

Waived Waived

Secretary

Waived

Shorten time G. D. Tull Elect & Install Sec'y

Jan. 31, 1975

Waived

Elect & Install Maynard E. Delimont as Master Elect & Install S.W. Elect & Install Master

Feb. 11 . 1976

Waived

Feb. 19 . 1975

Waived

Feb. 6, 1976 .

Waived

1-20-75

Long Island No. 231

1-21-76

Rob Morris No. 332

1-24-76

Emerald No. 289

1-27-75

Ottawa No. 18

Shorten t i m e Richard H. Hubbard

Waived

1-27-75

Lafayette No. 16

Feb. 1, 1975 Shorten time Wm. S. Fogerson

Waived

2-10-76

Acacia No. 9

Conduct meeting a t G. L.

Waived

2-14-76

Ancient Form No. 34

3rd Degree at G. L.

APPENDIX 9 CEREMONY FOR T H E GRAND MASTER GRAVE M A R K E R

;

GRAND M A S T E R : Friends and Brethren, we are assembled here to honor the memory of P.G.M. of the A.F. & A.M. in Kansas. Brother Grand Secretary, will you please read a brief statement concerning the Life and Service of M . ' . W.". . GRAND SECRETARY: Here read a brief prepared statement which includes the years of service, date of burial and any highlights of his Masonic career as may be set out in the History of Kansas Masonry. GRAND MASTER: The bronze Grave Marker, together with this Ceremoney of Dedication was created and designed by Forrest D. Haggard and Robert H. Arnold, as a continuance of the life and spirit of R-'- W.'. Robert E. Ferguson, P.D.G.M. It was R-'. W.'. Ferguson's plan, should he have been spared to become Grand Master, to have this ceremony as his major contribution to the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Alas, his column was broken before his ascendency to the Grand East. â&#x20AC;˘ This marker contains the official emblem of a Past Grand Master of the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas. The Square over the compasses and quandrant symbolizes the authority and dignity of the office. As the sun rules over our solar system, so does the Grand Master rule over his Jurisdiction. The laurel leaf is the ancient crown given to the victor and is a fitting symbol to surround the emblem as it represents the completion of a mighty task.

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Brother Chaplain, will you assist in this ceremony by asking the Blessings of the G.A.O.T.U.? GRAND C H A P L A I N : Most Merciful and all Wise Architect of the Universe, in whose holy sight centuries are but as days and to whom the past, the present and the future are as an open book; look down upon us, they children, wandering upon the face of this planet under the delusions of time. Favor us with Thy Divine Light; Thine Everlasting Love and understanding of Thy promise of Eternal Life. Now Bless this gathering as we come in honor and reverence to mark the final resting place of one whose life and mark left an everlasting stamp upon our Fraternity. Amen. R E S P O N S E : So Mote it Be. GRAND M A S T E R : Let the elements of Dedication and Consecration be brought forward. D.G.M.: Grain is an emblem of everlasting life. Unless a kernel of grain falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone, but if it dies, it lives again. I scatter this grain as a symbol of H O P E . May the Grand Architect of the Universe keep alive the hopes and dreams which this Marker symbolizes and cause us to remember the greatness of those who have traveled before us. .\men. RESPONSE: So Mote it Be. G.S.W.: Even in the House of Sorrow, there is joy in the remembrance of the living. I pour this wine as an emblem of LIFE. May the Creator of heaven and earth preserve and maintain our life in the lives of those who are yet to come. And may this marker serve as a symbol of everlasting life to all who pass this way. Amen. RESPONSE: So Mote it Be. G.J.W.: A life of Service gives that Peace which passes all understanding. I pour this oil as an emblem of SERVICE. May the Grand Master of us all prosper and maintain our Fraternity and thus perpetuate the Labor of Ser%'ice which this Marker symbolizes. Amen. RESPONSE: So Mote it Be. GRAND M A S T E R : In the name and under the Authority of the M . ' . W.'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas, I do dedicate and consecrate this marker. May it be an everlasting symbol of Hope fulfilled: of Life perpetuated and of Service rewarded. Amen. RESPONSE: So Mote it Be. GRAND M A S T E R : Brother Grand Chaplain. . . GRAND C H A P L A I N : Thou who doest preserve our lives through the acts of Service and Fraternity of those who follow us and hast promised us eternal rest. We give thanks for the life of this great and good man whose memory we cherish and whose service we honor. Grant to us in thy great wisdom and understanding, but a portion of that glory which always surround Thy throne and attend our continued journey with protection and peace, Amen. RESPONSE: So Mote it Be.

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APPENDIX 9

THE OFFICIAL PAST GRAND MASTER EMBLEM

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

March

ARCHIE R . DYKES Brother Dykes was made a Mason on sight by M : . W: . Forrest D . Haggard, on Friday March 14, 1975. Brother Dykes resided in Lawrence, Kansas at the time, although he was born in Rogerville, Tennessee. He is Chancellor of the University of Kansas. Among those witnessing the conferral was M :. W :. J. Castro Smith, Grand Master of Masons in T ennessee and M .路 . W.路. R alph F. Worthy Past Grand Master. M .路. W. 路. Smith was called upon for a few remarks, and appropiately responded with pride in the receipient and pleasure irr the opportunity of attending.

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ALL MASONIC B A N Q U E T Friday, March 14, 1975 6 p.m. The All-Masonic Banquet began on time with a near capacity crowd. Seating was accomplished in an orderly manner as the distinguished guests were seated by escourts. These escourts were members of Job's Daughters, of Bethels No. 1, 57 and 58, and members of the Order of DeMolay from Round Table and W. D. Punches Chapters. The young ladies were dressed in formals and the young gentlemen were dressed in all white formal wear. Having fulfilled their duties as escourts, these young people then promenaded through the dining area receiving warm applause of approval. After dinner the Grand Master introduced Distinguished guests, members of appendant and concordant bodies, the Grand Lodge Staff, Special Guests and members of his own immediate family who were present. W-'. Ralph Wilson, Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee, was called forward to read the names of those who were named essay winners in the recently concluded essay contest. Each was given recognition and personal commendation by the Grand Master. (See list page on Total Youth.) Awards for the outstanding Mason of the year and outstanding Lodge of the year were read, and given a very warm acknowledgement by the Grand Master. (See listing. Appendix 4.) M. â&#x20AC;˘ W-'. Haggard then announced the presentation of the Distinguished Service Award. H e briefly recounted the qualifications for this award. " T h e selection shall be made annually by members of the Council of Administration. T h e Award shall always be for notable and outstanding service and is not to be based on ritualistic proficiency or service with the Lodge temple or Lodge hall alone, but rather for practical demonstration of the best in Masonic principals." R.'. W.'. Robert H. Arnold, Deputy Grand Master and R.'. W.". Ralph D. Walker, Grand Senior Warden, were dispatched to bring the recipient to the speaker's platform. A quiet expectancy fell over the audience as a search was made for the awardee. When the Deputy Grand Master and Grand Senior Warden stopped at the place of Brother Henry O. Bennett and asked him to rise, thus acknowledging his selection as a recipient, a standing, thunderous ovation followed. Although difficult to measure, most agreed this was one of the most rousing demonstrations of approval ever given a winner of this award. The applause and shouts of approval continued as Brother Bennett and his lady, Flossie, were escourted to the platform. The Grand Master in presenting the silver bowl noted the many accomplishments and hard work performed by Brother Bennett. All agreed this award was timely and good. Brother Henry O. Bennett is a member of Topeka Lodge No. 17, a member of the York and Scottish Rite Bodies in Topeka, a member of the Red Cross of Constantine and member of Arab Shrine. In addition, he is Secretary-Recorder of the York Rite Bodies of Topeka and Grand Secretary-Recorder of RAM and R&SM of Kansas. His service as assistant to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge was particularly noted as he performed tirelessly and time and again over and beyond the call of duty. Brother Bennett, after discharge from the U.S. Army with the rank of Captain, worked until retirement from the Postal Service in 1965. He had been Chief Accountant in the Topeka Office. He thereafter became

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assistant to the Grand Secretary, which position he held until retirement in March 1975. In his daily life, this kind and gentle Brother has expemplified every commendable quality of devoted husband, father, grandfather, lay leader in his church, an outstanding citizen in every respect, as well as being an outstanding devoted and loyal Mason. After his brief remarks of appreciation, appdause again broke forth as he a nd his lady returned to their places. The Grand Master then introduced Dr. Carl S. Winters, Grand Orator. Dr. Winters is an ordained Baptist Minister and headed one of the largest congregations of that denomination for some twenty years. He was born on a farm near Linton, Indiana. Since 1959 he has been a guest lecturer for General Motors with speaking engagements on every continent. Brotht'!.r Winters is a member of Fair Oaks Lodge No. 1006, Oak Park, Illinois, the ' Scottish and York Rite and Medinah Temple of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He has also served as Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Illinois. His address was thoroughly enjoyed by all. With anticdotes and humorous experiences interjected with philosophical gems, he held the audience in rapped attention concluding as promised in thirty minutes. The audience responded with standing applause. In his closing remarks, the Grand Master expressed his appreciation to Brother John McCarter, for the beautiful organ music during he dinner hour a nd to a ll for their work in making the banquet and program a success. The assembly was dismissed with a word of Prayer by the Grand Chaplain, W. Âˇ. Conrad F. Johnson.

HENRY O . BENNETT Distinguished Service Award 1975

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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY R.'. W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretai-y, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was received and referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M-'.

W- â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas:

The statistical reports are included in and are a part of this report. As you Secretary in compliance with By-laws 2-110 and 2-111. ANNUAL R E P O R T S The statistical reports are included in and a part of this report. As you will note they reflect much of the same pattern we have experienced in recent years. Yet we report activities at an all time high and indicate increased interest. Although too early to establish a trend, we have been highly encouraged by reports of degree work following the acceptance of petitions of eighteen year olds. I cherish as one of my unforgetable experiences, witnessing the . conferral of the Master Mason's Degree on a 19 year old, and the following near perfect work lecture by an eighteen year old who was proving on the Third Degree received but three days earlier. Of interest, two Brothers present and assisting were each 72 years of age. Thus demonstrating that Freemasonry is the great leveler of time, adding maturity to the one and rejuvenation to the other. MAILINGS In mid-summer two postal officials visited the Grand Lodge office. We greatly appreciated this visit and their helpful suggestions and assistance. Our increased volume of mail was noted as the principal reason for their visit. We, too, were aware of this fact, and report for the first time mailings have exceeded one million pieces. Of interest, 800 of our members move each month. TRANSLATIONS Increased communications with recognized foreign jurisdictions necessitated a larger than normal number of translations. Most of these reached us from Central and South America. We very much appreciate the efforts of Brother Biard Strain of Orient Lodge No. 51 for his assistance in this regard. Of particular interest was a communication at first thought to be in Spanish. Later it developed it was in French. This communication was between the Grand Master of Greece and the Grand Master of Turkey. Strange this should occur about the time tensions lessened on the island of Cyprus. Because of possible political overtones, I will say no more on the subject, but reassure you our fraternity is still a powerful force for good in the world. In this connection, a communication from the Grand Master of Israel was received and forwarded immediately to our Grand Master. M-'- W-'- Haggard

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thereupon ordered a letter forwarded Representatives asking that all possible treatment of prisoners of war of all latest Mid-East war between Israel and

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to our United States Senators and effort be made to insure the humane nations. This at the time of the the Arab nations.

NEWS RELEASES This year news releases were given to dailies and weekly news papers within the State. Spot checks were conducted and proved most gratifying. We hope this can be expanded and carried on at the local Lodge level as well as so doing state-wide. LODGE

HISTORIES

Many times each week we receive inquiries regarding personal and Lodge histories. This behooves us to remember there will possibly be those who will be seeking our personal Masonic record and Lodge records in years to come. The updating of Lodge histories should continue without abatement. Also be mindful of sending these to Grand Lodge for placement in your Lodge archives. Send anything you believe to be of interest. Items such as newspaper clippings, photographs, programs of any or like nature. Each Lodge has within itself a history that should be preserved for future generations. INSURANCE Again this year, fire, wind and smoke have visited several of our Lodges, fortunately these were adequately covered. But be ever aware of the consequence of improper or insufficient coverage. If you need assistance, please contact your Temple Building and Remodeling Committee. COMPUTERIZATION

OF RECORDS

My entire report to you could treat this subject alone. Upon presenting a proposal from the Data Science Corporation of St. Louis, the Council of Administration ordered me to proceed with this project. Likewise instructions were received to proceed with the micro-filming of all active member record cards. A BRIEF E X P L A N A T I O N AND E N T R E A T . Basically our record keeping system remains with few exceptions as it has been for our first 119 years. The proposal is to reverse this procedure. Instead of individual Lodges reporting to Grand Lodge, Grand Lodge will be reporting to the individual Lodges. One fact will remain unchanged. T h e Grand Lodge report will contain only the information received from the Lodge secretaries. This year I have asked for telephone numbers of Masters and Secretaries. This in anticipation of problems requiring expeditious handling. Your patience and prompt response are of paramount importance. Many are of the opinion this system will require special skills and knowledge. T h e fact is, anyone capable of reading and performing duties currently required by Secretaries will be amply qualified.

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Present planning is to have this system in effect by reporting time next year. In the event timing goes astray, we will maintain our present system through 1976 and longer if deemed advisable. Hopefully it will not have to be used again, but sound reasoning dictates that we keep it intact and on standby. When this new method is fully implemented, I am sure you will feel it to have been well worth the effort, time and expenditure. The advantages are many, but will require much hard work to realize the desired end. Ultimately, we believe this will reduce the work of Lodge Secretaries by at least 4 0 % . This will require your whole hearted assistance and patient cooperation. INCOME

AND

EXPENDITURES

This part of the report was compiled with the assistance of the Committee on Finance and Council of Administration. You will find these computations nt the close of my report. NEW EMPLOYEES It was found necessary this year to replace four of our regular full time employees. This represents one-half of the office staff. Included with the assistant to the Grand Secretary. Brother Henry O. Bennett has occupied this position with devotion and distinction. To enumerate his many qualities as a man and Mason would consume a sizeable volume. Even more as a personal friendship, I shall always cherish. Undoubtedly we will call upon him in a part time capacity for his skills and counsel. Thus it is that I am spared the emotional and impossible experience of saying farewell to this friend, Brother and devoted servant of Freemasonry. We have been fortunate in securing the services of W.". David L. Recob. Brother Dave is a Past Master of Hiram Lodge No. 819 in Germany and is currently serving Cyrus Lodge No. 288 as Worshipful Master. In his travels as a member of the United States Army, he has had international exposure to Freemasonry. While serving in Europe he has sat in Lodge with many Brethren of many nations. Because of his personal wishes, I refrain from numbering his many military decorations, but let me inform you that his record of bravery and service in combat is outstanding. Dave brings enthusiasm and devotion to the Grand Lodge family and with experience, he will be a tremendous asset to the Fraternity. As we begin the early stages of computerization, together with the bicentennial and such help as we may have been in other unusual areas, all members of our office force have performed in a manner nothing short of excellent. T o my secretary. Sister Donella Glenn and to each' and every one in the Grand Lodge office, my deepest gratitude and appreciation. T O T H E C O U N C I L OF A D M I N I S T R A T I O N I shall forever be amazed at the high caliber of men and Masons called to and willing to serve in this capacity. Inflation and changing times have made demands seldom if ever paralleled in our times, yet they have proven equal to the task.

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MASTER

My personal acquaintance with the Grand Master as friend and Brother, spans nearly one quarter of a century. Because of this closeness and the duties of my office. I have recognized a great burden. Many members of the Craft are without formal religious affiliation. This caused many to look to him not alone as Grand Master, but also as a spiritual guide. Then added was the task of a Minister of the Christian gospel, defending with equal arder and fidelity the rights of the Jew, Arab and all members of the Craft of all faiths and truly exemplifying the "Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man." T o the Grand Master, the members of the Council, The Committee Chairman and Committeemen and to each and every member of the Craft, my sincerest thanks and appreciation for allowing me to serve you as Grand Secretary. Fraternally submitted. ALBERT O . ARNOLD, JR.

Grand

Secretary.

The following preliminary report for the Advance Proceedings is respectfully submitted: E S T I M A T E D GENERAL FUND REVENUES $2.50 per capita on 78,500 members Estimated Interest on Investments Transfer to General Fund per By-law 2-302

$196,250.00 24,000.00 9,812.50

Total Revenues Less—5% of per capita to Charity Fund

$230,062.50 9,812.50

Available for appropriation $220,250.00 Budget Account (Includes salaries, Utilities, RE taxes, retirement payments, FICA taxes, insurance etc to operate office) $ Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's Allowance Grand Secretary's Allowance Grand Secretary's FICA tax Annual Communication Expense Annual Communication Expense—Per Diem Annual Communication Expense—Mileage & Expense Grand Master's Apron & Jewel Grand Treasurer's Allowance Grand Master's & Grand Secretary's Conference Allowance—Grand Tyler and Asst. Grand Tyler Expenses—Grand Lecturer and Asst. Grand Lecturers Committee on Ritualistic Work ' Committee on Masonic Education Committee on Total Youth (Public Schools) Committee Allowances Committee on Temple Building & Remodeling Committee on Trials & Punishment Donation—George Washington National Memorial

66,000.00 4,500.00 800.00 15,000.00 880.00 6,500.00 8,600.00 22,000.00 2,000.00 200.00 2,200.00 80.00 3,300.00 750.00 11,000.00 4,700.00 1,300.00 200.00 150.00 1,200.00

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Masonic Services Association Dues .......................... Printing Annual Proceedings Grand Officers Travel Expense ............................ Printing of Kansas Laws of Masonry ........................ Library Expense ..........................................

2,300.00 4,500.00 4,000.00 1,500.00 500.00

Stationery & Printing ..................................... Automobile Expense ..................................... . Postage & Express ........................................ Distribution of List of Lodges .............................. Printing and distribution of Kansas Masons to all members ...... Depreciation Account (Bldg. repairs, eqpt. replacementcomputerizing)

3,000.00 7,000.00 8,000.00 400.00 21,000.00

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Total recommended General Fund Appropriations .......... $218,560.00 SCHEDULE "A" Lodge No. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

Dues and Fees 463.00 541.00 6.256.00 574.00 2.096.00 2.843.00 2.338.00 1.509.00 1.335.00 369.00 3.431.00 344.00 2.183.00 1.592.00 3.688.00 2.137.00 1.061.00 424.00 340.00 333.00 581.00 1.084.00 142.00 188.00 494.00 220.00 452.00 750.00 169.00 481.00 500.00 254.00

Lodge No. 51 52 54 55 56 57 58 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71

72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 82 83 84 85

Dues and Fees 5.606.00 336.00 1.703.00 418.00 435.00 1.115.00 284.00 4.762.00 639.00 482.00 448.00 593.00 634.00 585.00 492.00 737.00 464.00 610.00 1.065.00 298.00 510.00 1.080.00 509.00 636.00 1.068.00 209.00 560.00 804.00 113.00 571.00 204.00 310.00

Lodge No. 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134

Dues and Fees 1.774.00 699.00 357.00 1.033.00 1.809.00 471.QO 274.00 1.230.00 340.00 1.234.00 850.00 431.00 344.00 285.00 2.290.00 242.00 495.00 457.00 464.00 300.00 156.00 626.00 236.00 124.00 221.00 120.00 799.00 144.00 224.00 312.00 2.450.00 858.00

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Lodge No. 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 â&#x20AC;¢ 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

Dues and Fees 1,007.00 734,00 664,00 926,00 594.00 777.00 170.00 732.00 444.00 765.00 269.00 589.00 187.00 337.00 493.00 413.00

151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 171 172 173 174 176 177 178 179 . 180 181 183 184 185

993.00 496.00 4,314.00 822.00 276.00 308.00 385.00 1,428.00 336.00 517.00 345.00 711.00 244.00 902.00 481.00 188.00 958.00 2,223,00 610,00 560,00 1,260.00 770.00 768.00 208.00 1,151.00 124.00 568.00 209.00 321.00 221.00 758.00 325,00

Lodge No. 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 202 203 204 205 206 207' 2(J8 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 229 230 231 232 233 234 236 237

Dues and Fees 7,243,00 265,00 795,00 372.00 5,793,00 1,024.00 256.00 931.00 949.00 780.00 2,455.00 1,682.00 1,447.00 6,716.00 1,107,00 400.00 2,907.00 156.00 614.00 316.00 297.00 815.00 452.00 430.00 364.00 233.00 321.00 281,00 180,00 297,00 483,00 456,00 296,00 396.00 485.00 1,627.00 777.00 354.00 2.565.00 273.00 157.00 228.00 1,089.00 164.00 176.00 480,00 160,00 679,00 393.00

Lodge No. 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 *145 146 147 148 149 150

Dues and Fees 617.00 532,00 738.00 265.00 392,00 2,103,00 469,00 1,771.00 507,00 553,00 535.00 634.00 572.00 647,00 314.00 1.623.00

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

383.00 701.00 264.00 185,00 317.00 334,00 336,00 367,00 1,193.00 256,00 334.00 434.00 378.00 192.00 1,343.00 1,950.00 1,020.00 442.00 502.00 190.00 427.00 846.00 421.00 282.00 623.00 384.00 269.00 903.00 408.00 368.00 272.00 251.00

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Dues and Fees 578.00 4,082.00 537.00 404,00 661,00 429.00 855.00 264.00 715,00 1,228.00 703.00 312.00 404.00 718.00 721.00 1,240,00 1,251,00 662,00 360,00 2,862.00 404.00 1,015,00 457,00 399.00 181.00 140.00 269.00 551.00 1,159.00 2,919.00 176.00 922,00 228,00 574.00 461.00 162.00 620,00 581.00 929.00 288.00 1,591.00 290.00 360.00 168.00 144.00 313.00 371.00 572.00 364.00

Lodge No. 238 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 . 249 250 251 252 253 254 256 348 349 351 352 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 374 376 378 379 380 . 382 383 384 385 388 390

Dues and Fees 525.00 189,00 176.00 421.00 264.00 387.00 1,246.00 583.00 272.00 128.00 132.00 448.00 647.00 651.00 604.00 371,00 337,00 213.00 373.00 399.00 144.00 357.00 408.00 237.00 385.00 384.00 397.00 256.00 418.00 1,485.00 1,272.00 883,00 472,00 276,00 2,689.00 140.00 477,00 218.00 520.00 480.00 156.00 268.00 200.00 181.00 373.00 480.00 720.00 180.00 364.00

Lodge No. 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 306 398 399 401 402 403 404 406 408 409 410 411 *412 413 414 415 417 419 420 421 422 423 424 427 429 430 431 433 435 436 437 438 440 441

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Dues and Fees 590.00 994.00 305.00 200.00 622.00 361.00 629.00 116.00 358.00 233.00 593.00 1,091,00 385.00 204.00 20,489,00 1,195,00 297.00 328.00 283,00 566,00 217,00 495.00 873.00 681,00 276.00 252.00 220,00 244,00 360,00 200.00 491.00 312,00 155,OQ 233.00 200.00 268.00 188.00 272.00 262.00 196.00 240.00 300.00 8,499,00 533.00 2,595,00 420.00 1,609.00 212.00 358.00

0 ^odge No. 342 343 344 345 347

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Dues and Fees 245.00 440.00 432.00 372.00 222.00

Lodge No. 391 393 394 395 396 397

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Dues and Fees 304.00 294.00 180.00 ,435.00 442.00 622.00

Lodge No. 442 . 444 . . 445 446 449 . .

Dues and Fees 248.00 362.00 1,501.00 369.00 209.00

Total....$318,411.00 SCHEDULE " B " 7 12 40 57 66 77 97

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103 124 171 179 207 220 283

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3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 11.00

290 326 333 339 399 402 Total

15.00 3.00 9.00 9.00 3.00 17.50

.$142.50

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SCHEDULE ' " C " .'\niounts received from investments: General Fund U.S. 4 % Treasury Bonds 17350-52-17400-02-35 ...$52,660.87 U.S. 4 . 2 5 % Treasury Bonds 5861A-2B-3C-4427H-28J. 19,204.67 U.S. 63/8 % Treasury Bond 10,000.00 U.S. 7.9% Treasury Notes 3131-35 50,000.00 U.S. 6.25% Treasury Notes 6875-78 40,000.00 U.S. Steel Corporation Bonds Santa Fe Railroad Bonds National Biscuit Co. Bonds Ford Motor Co. Credit Bonds Consolidated Edison Bonds Pacific Power and Light Bonds Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Bonds Boise Cascade Credit Bonds Niagara Mohawk Power Bonds Nabisco Inc. Stocks American Electric Power Stocks R. J. Reynolds Industries Stock F. W .Woolworth Shares F. W. Woolworth Shares U.S. Treasury Bills 2105556B U.S. Treasury Bill 2349769B U.S. Treasury Bill 296143B U.S. Treasury Bills 593451-2B . ..U.S. Treasury Bill U.S. Treasury Bills 842167B-68B Certificate of Deposit, 5 % No. 11719 •Capitol Federal Savings & Loan No. 318603 *Kaw Valley State Bank Savings No. 951250

Charity

$2,325.00 977.50 637.50 3,750.00 2,500.00

14,195.00 11,260.89 7,658.0'4 10,065.00 3,400.00 .-. . 5,000.00 5,025.00 5,000.00 6,696.45

925.00 800.00 356.25 875.00 218.75 437.50 431.26 500.00 325.00

3,400.00 2,645.40 4,322.86 2,113.00 1,900.00

172,50 212.50 273.00 120.00 90.00

9,824.00 9,827.50 49,011.00 29,422.20 9,621.50 28,793.90 10,000.00

176.00 172.50 989.00 577.80 378.50 1,201.60 500.00 519.65 760.63

Fund

U.S. 4 . 2 5 % Treasury Bonds 51775-6; 60903; 13559: 17358 $7,585.98 U.S. Treasury Bonds 3265 and 4042 15,000.00 U.S. Treasury Notes 20504 5,000.00 U.S. Treasury Note 14110 5,000.00 U.S. Treasury Notes 2444 ( 7 . 5 % ) 5,000.00 U.S. Treasury Note 7730 ( 6 . 2 5 % ) 10,000.00 U.S. Treasury Note 912827 BSO Uurchased 8-16-74 . 4,945.00 U.S. Treasury Note 912827DP Purchased 4,994.17

$ 360.00 956.26 287.50 140.63 375.00 625.00

•Interest from Capitol Federal and Kaw Valley Savings added to principal.

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R . Âˇ. W:. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, reading charter for Masonic Home Lodge No. 450, to members of Lodge assembled at the Altar.

Charter presentation Masonic Home Lodge No. 450. W.Âˇ . Fred Pechin being presented charter by M:. W: . Forrest D . Haggard .

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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Hall of Halstead Lodge No. 46, Halstead, Kansas, May 25, 1974. The Special Communication of The M-'. W.'. Grand Lodga of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was convened in the hall of Halstead Lodge No. 46, Halstead, Kansas, at 1:30 P.M. on the above date. This Special Communication was called for the purpose of performing the ancient cornerstone ceremonies in conjunction with the construction of the new Public Library in Halstead. The Grand Master, M . ' . W.". Forrest D. Haggard, proceeded to open a Lodge of Entered Apprentices in Ample Form with the following present: Forrest D. Haggard Robert H. Arnold Ralph D. Walker Wm. F. Mcintosh H. Jackson Staton, PGM Albert O. Arnold, Jr Lewis J. Cain (Halstead No. 46) Chester L. Gilbert Clarence W. Sills K. Maynard Curts Larry L. Algott Donald E. Vochatzer John A. Schowalter Clifford D. Knauss Glenn Knapp James P. Heubert

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Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler

Also to assist in the program were the following: Charles R. Harsin, D D G M , District No. 33 Robert Dole, U. S. Senator, Grand Orator John W. McDowell, Principal Architect Dean F. Cutting, Bearer of the Great Lights Clarence W. Scharff, Bearer of the Book of Constitutions Merlan W. Unruh "| Jonathan C. Griffith, E.A. Lfiearer of the Cornerstone Larry K. Berger, E.A. Procession was then formed by the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the cornerstone site. The following program was then offered: 2:00 P.M.

C E R E M O N I E S A T T H E PUBLIC LIBRARY. W.'. LARRY K. WILLIAMS, Master of Ceremonies I N V O C A T I O N — Rev. John H. Hastings R E M A R K S AND I N T R O D U C T I O N S — Hon. Richard L. Nierman. Mayor I N T R O D U C T I O N O F LOCAL LODGE O F F I C E R S I N T R O D U C T I O N O F GRAND LODGE O F F I C E R S

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I N T R O D U C T I O N O F M . ' . W.'. F O R R E S T D. HAGGARD, Grand Master ANCIENT C E R E M O N I E S O F T H E LAYING O F T H E CORNERSTONE, G.M. ADDRESS — M . ' . W.'. F O R R E S T D. HAGGARD, Grand Master B E N E D I C T I O N — Grand Chaplain O P E N H O U S E — PUBLIC LIBRARY

Because of severe thunder storms in the area that delayed the arrival of the Honorable Brother Robert Dole, the Grand Master ordered the program to proceed. The Grand Master, in a light hearted remark, noted that his Special Dispensation regarding the weather was soon to terminate and ask all present to move to the interior of the library. Heavy rain began to fall immediately after the Grand Master announced the termination of his special dispensation. Light refreshments were served and a short time later. Brother Dole arrived and gave a brief and interesting address. The brethren then returned to Halstead Lodge for the purpose of closing Grand Lodge on the First Degree. Before doing so, our Grand Master expressed his appreciation to the officers and members of Halstead Lodge and all involved in making this occasion possible. The hospitality extended was declared excellent. W.'. John A. Schowalter, who is also secretary of the lodge, was highly commended for his efficient and effective handling of arrangements and accommodations. No further business appearing. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry, M . ' . W. . Forrest D. Haggard presiding. This library is modern, functional and its beauty of architecture adds much to the community. FORREST

Grand

HAGGARD,

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

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Secretary

SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Hall of Easton Lodge No. 45, Easton, Kansas,,May 29, 1974, 3:00 P.M. The M . ' . W- • Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened on the First Degree of Masonry by M.'. W. . Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master. This Special Communication was called for the purpose of performing the ancient cornerstone ceremony at the construction site of the new Easton High School to be known as Unified School District No. 449. The following Grand Officers or proxies assisted: Forrest D. Haggard Robert H. Arnold Ralph D. Walker Wm. F. Mcintosh Ben W. Graybill, PGM . . . Albert O. Arnold, Jr

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary

Conrad F. Johnson Chester L. Gilbert Frank Woods K. Maynard Curts Harold V. Chapman Albert F. Robinson John A. Schowalter Tony E. Partridge Roy Kilgore Glenn Knapp John VV. McDowell Richard D. Overton Bert C. Findley Harold Nichols

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Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Tyler Principal Architect DDGM/AL, Area No. 2 Bearer of Book of Constitutions Bearer of Great Lights

The brethren then journeyed to a place near the construction site where they assembled in procession under the directions of the Grand Marshal. After proceeding to the place erected for the ceremonies, the following program was presented: PRESENTATION O F T H E FLAG — Easton High School PLEDGE O F ALLEGIANCE I N V O C A T I O N — Grand Chaplain M U S I C BY EASTON H I G H S C H O O L BAND & GLEE CLUB Directed by Marion Novo-Gradac INTRODUCTIONS ROY ALEXANDER — President of the Board of Education M A R I O N NOVO-GRADAC — Principal of Easton High School R O B E R T S. SLEMMONS — Architect R. D. ANDERSON CONST. CO., INC. — Contractor C O R N E R S T O N E C E R E M O N Y — T h e Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas EASTON LODGE No. 45 — Host C O R N E R S T O N E D O N A T E D BY — L e o n a r d Ohlhausen, Mt. Muncie Cemetery, Leavenworth; Francis Burchett, Byrd Memorial Co., Atchison One of the highlights of this program was the presentation of a gavel appropriately inscribed, "USDA No. 449-29 May, 1974" by W . ' . Glenn Knapp, Assistant Grand Tyler, to Wayne Cozad, President of the Student C(5uncil. Our Grand Master in his remarks highly commended the address of Marion Novo-Gradac, Superintendent of Schools, and expressed his great appreciation to the members of the Easton High School Band and Glee Club for their appearance and performance. In his address, the Grand Master expressed the importance of public education and of Freemasonry's support of this continuing endeavor. The brethren then returned to Easton Lodge Hall and were assembled for the purpose of closing Grand Lodge. Our Grand Master ordered that his appreciation to Easton Lodge be spread upon the minutes of the Special Communication of Grand Lodge.

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He highly commended each and every one who assisted in making possbile this ceremony and particularly noted the work of the W- â&#x20AC;˘ Master, Brother Harold V. Chapman and W-'- Glenn Knapp, Assistant Grand Tyler. No further business appearing, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree. M.'. W.'. Forrest D. Haggard presiding. Refreshments were served. FORREST

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HAGGARD,

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Hall of Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena, Kansas, June 20, 1974. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in a Special Communication this date by our Grand Master, M-'- W-'- Forrest D. Haggard, at 7:00 P.M. in the Hall of Galena Lodge No. 194. This Special Communication was called for the purpose of dedicating the new Galena Lodge Hall. The following Grand Lodge Officers or proxies assisted in openin.g of Grand Lodge on the First Degree of Masonry in Ample Form. Forrest D. Haggard Robert H. Arnold Ralph D. Walker Wm. F. Mcintosh Johnny J. Stidham, Jr. (:f: 194) Albert O. Arnold, Jr Conrad F. Johnson Chester L. Gilbert Clarence W. Sills Gerald L. Anderson ( # 194) Thomas B. Holman ( # 100) Jay Jones, Jr. (DDGM # 1 0 ) John A. Schowalter Tony E. Partridge Glenn Knapp Archie J. Clark Charles Z. Sliger, Sr. ( # 194) Carl E. Price ( # 1 0 0 ) â&#x20AC;˘, George D. Terrell ( # 8 6 ) I Cleo M. Jones ( # 2 7 4 ) f Fred E. Pechin ( # 3 6 5 ) J Robert L. Scott ( # 194)

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Grand Chapter of The Order of The Eastern Star, Martin F. Logan, Committee on Masonic Education and a group of our brethren from the Kansas Masonic Home. Brother Wayne Shamblin was noted as the youngest Master Mason present, having received the Third Degree but twenty-four hours earlier. The brethren then retired as the doors of the lodge were opened to the public. T h e crowd of nearly 250 persons had assembled to witness the ancient dedication ceremony. The officers of Grand Lodge, led by the Grand Marshal promenaded into the lodge room and assumed their stations. The audience was greeted by W-'- Robert J. Walker, W-'- Master of Galena Lodge No. 194. Following the invocation and pledge of allegiance, the ceremony of dedication was performed by M . ' . W-'. Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master, and the principal officers of Grand Loldge. W.'. Brother Walker then called upon W-'- Gerald L. Anderson, Secretary of Galena Lodge for a brief history. Brother Anderson's presentation was interesting and timely. It included much of the history of the community of Galena and Galena Lodge U.D. prior to receiving its charter on February 17, 1881, and thereafter to the present time. Brother Anderson noted that this happy occasion was not accomplished without much work and the solving of many problems. Further that the new temple was constructed with a minimum of cost, utilizing the efforts, talents and physical labors of many of its members. A note for $3,500.00 is outstanding at this time, but Brother Anderson stated that donations were expected to retire this indebtedness before the first of the year. The W.'. Master again introduced our Grand Master, who in turn introduced the Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies. Sister Beverly Rowe, Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter, Order of The Eastern Star was present and introduced as was the Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Thurman D. Miller and his wife, Karol. Also present from the Grand Chapter, Order of The Eastern Star, was the Associate Grand Conductress Dixie Knauss, Grand Conductress, Sister and Grand Adah, Sister Kathleen Gingerich. T h e Mayor of Galena, Brother Jack Murray was introduced as was Brother George Haroldson, County Attorney and Miss Betty McBride, Treasurer and several Commissioners were also recognized. W.'. Gerald Anderson read a letter from the Governor of Kansas, Brother Robert B. Docking, thanking our Grand Master for his invitation to appear, but expressing his regrets at being unable to attend due to previous commitments. M-'. W-". Ben W. Graybill, Past Grand Master and Editor of the Kansas Mason was asked to approach the altar. On behalf of Galena Lodge No. 194, W.'. Gerald Anderson read a letter of appreciation to M . ' . W.'. Graybill for his many hours of work and many contributions performed in assisting the lodge to obtain the property and erect this new temple. M . ' . W.'. Graybill was then presented an honorary membership to Galena Lodge. In response, M.'. W.'. Graybill expressed his very great appreciation in terms, "the finest experience of its kind I have ever had." The Grand Master began his address by expressing appreciation to those responsible for the fine dinner served at the American Legion building by Rainbow Assembly No. 24, and for the goodly number in attendance. T h e Masons and Eastern Stars were highly commended for their diligence and

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hard work, all combining to make possible this beautiful temple. He cited the importance of this structure to the community and to Freemasonry. In recounting the events and experiences of a tour to the Holy Land last year, emphasis was placed on the universality of Freemasonry and its importance as a vehicle of communication with all men. Note was made of a time in our history when Masonry in the United States was inactive, defamed and suspected of many offensive actions. All of these and many more because of misunderstanding and more importantly the lack of educated communication. To this end, he again stressed the theme of his year as Grand Master. "COMMUNICATION." Because of the size of the crowd, the Grand Master ordered that Grand Lodge Officers would not promenade out of the room. The audience was asked to rise and the Grand Master dismissed us with a word of prayer. In a room adjacent to the Lodge room, the M . ' . W.'- Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was closed in Ample Form by M ' . W-'- Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master. Refreshments were served. FORREST

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HAGGARD,

Master

ATTEST: .ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Rose Hill, Kansas, July 13, 1974. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in due form on the First Degree of Masonry, in the basement of the Rose Hill Methodist Church by M.*. W.'. Forrest D. Haggard. This Special Communication of Grand Lodge was called for the purpose of setting the cornerstone of the church. The following Grand Lodge officers or their protems assisted: Forrest D. Haggard Robert H. Arnold Ralph E. Walker J. Fred Williamson, PGM Elvin S. Cox, P.M Albert O. Arnold, Jr Conrad F. Johnson Chester L. Gilbert Kermit M. Cox, P.M K. Maynard Curts Harold T. Clinger, P.M Cecil F. Futhey John A. Schowalter Tony E. Partridge Oliver F. Nelson Glenn Knapp

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler Assistant Grand Tyler

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Larry Young Victor S. Cox, P.M

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Principal Architect Bearer of Great Lights

Also in attendance were: M-'- W-'- S. Allan Daugherty, PGM, Superintendent of the Kansas Masonic Home, M.'- W.'. J. Fred Williamson, PGM, Chairman of the Committee on Ritualistic Work, R.'. W.'. Nolan Artz, D D G M / A L , Area No. 6, R.'. W-'. Woodrow W. Coleman, D D G M / A L , Area No. 7, R.'. W-'. Wayne McNown, District Deputy Grand Master, District No. 34 and R.'- W.'. Raymond C. Hobson, District Deputy Grand Master, District No. 38. A goodly number of the brethren who are members of the Kansas Masonic Home were presented. They were transported to the meeting by W . ' . Fred E. Pechin in the Ambassador bus. M . ' . W-'. J. Fred Williamson, Junior Past Grand Master, protemming as Grand Junior Warden was recognized by the Ijrand Master, as was M- â&#x20AC;˘ W-'- S. Allan Daugherty, Superintenaent of the Kansas Masonic Home. Preceding the ceremony at 12:00 Noon, the Grand Lodge officers and their ladies were treated to a dinner of their choice at the Rose Hill Cafe by W.'. Elvin S. Cox, Secretary of Douglass Lodge No. 151. Brother Cox is also Chief of Police of Rose Hill, Kansas. After the opening of the M.'. W-'. Grand Lodge in Ample Form on the First Degree, the brethren assembled on the north side of the church. Under the direction of the Grand Marshal, W.". K. Maynard Curts, procession was led to the cornerstone site. The following program was presented: Invocation: Rev. Darrell Hecht Presentation of Colors by Boy Scout Troop No. 626, Don Mock, Scout Master Music by Rose Hill United Methodist Junior Choir directed by Joyce Webster and accompanied by Louise Futhey. Introduction of Church Officials. W- â&#x20AC;˘ Marion C. Futhey, Master of Douglass Lodge No. 151 then introduced M . ' . W-'. Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master of Kansas Masons. M.'- W-'Haggard introduced the Grand Lodge officers present and also their ladies. The ancient ceremony of cornerstone laying was then performed under the direction of M.'. W-'. Haggard. The Grand Master then addressed the brethren and friends assembled, expressing his appreciation for this accomplishment and commending highly all those who had a part in making it possible. The officers and members of Douglass Lodge No. 151 were singled out for their efforts in making possible this ceremony, further note was made that many of them were members of the various boards of the church and instrumental in completion of this project. A poem commenadration the church was composed and read by Mrs. Evadne Futhey, mother of the W-"- Master. The brethren then returned to the basement of the Rose Hill United Methodist Church for the purpose of closing Grand Lodge on the First Degree.

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T h e Grand Master particularly noted Brother Gail LeRoy Futhey, nephew of the W-". Master, and grandson of Brother Cecil M. Futhey, who was proteming as Grand Senior Steward. Brother Gail Futhey is the youngest Master Mason in the lodge, having been raised three weeks before the ceremony. T h e Grand Master then closed the M-'. W-'- Grand Lodge in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. Refreshments were served by the ladies of the church and members of the Eastern Star. A tour of this well planned structure followed and proved to be most enjoyable. Pew arrangement is so as to provide each worshiper with full view of the pulpit. Carpeting and ceiling design adds soft but clear acoustics. T h e atmosphere 6f worship is completed by the addition of beautiful stained glass windows and rheostat controlled lighting. It is a physical demonstration of this community's spiritual strength. Our prayers and best wishes are for its continuing success. FORREST D .

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HAGGARD

Master

.^TTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

SPECLAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N July 26, 1974, Kansas Masonic Home, Wichita, Kansas. A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form by /^

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Forrest D. Haggard Robert H. Arnold Ralph D. Walker William F. Mcintosh Wm. E. Montgomery Albert O. Arnold, Jr Conrad F. Johnson Chester L. Gilbert Woodrow W. Coleman, D D G M / A L K. Maynard Curts Larry L. Algott W. Nolan Artz, D D G M / A L John A. Schowalter Tony E. Partridge Ray C. Hopson, D D G M No.38 J, Wayne McNown, D D G M No. 34

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant as GrandTyler as Asst. Grand Tyler

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T h e following Past Grand Masters were present: S. Allan Daughtery, Floyd S. Ecord, John H. Murray, Ben W. Graybill, Arthur C. Hodgson, Wm. E. Montgomery, Thomas C. R a u m , Jr., Carroll C. Arnett, H. Jackson Staton and J. Fred Williamson. District Deputy Grand Masters at Large present were: W. Nolan Artz, Area No. 6, Woodrow W. Coleman, Area No. 7 and Travis C. Spencer, .Area No. 10. District Deputy Grand Masters present were: J. Wayne McNown, District No. 34, Theodore A. Parisa, District No. 37, Ray C. Hopson, District No. 38, Fredrick A. Turpen, District No. 45 and Gerald Kaup, District No. 48. T h e following Grand Lodge Chairman and Committeemen were in attendance: W. Nolan Artz, Ch., Bi-Centennial Committee; Roger Ward, Ch. Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. and Committeeman, Floran Rodgers; Floyd S. Ecord, P G M , Ch., Committee on Correspondence; John H. Murray, PGM, Committeeman on Foreign Relations; Ben W. Graybill, PGM, Ch. Grand Lodge Publications and Fred E. Pechin, Committeeman on Foreign Relations; Arthur C. Hodgson, PGM, Committee on Jurisprudence, Thomas C. R a u m , Jr. and Harold Nichols, Committeemen on Jurisprudence; Robert H. Arnold, Committeeman on Masonic Education; Carroll C. Arnett, P G M , Ch., Necrology; A. Franklin Baldwin, Ch., Reports of Grand Lodge Officers; J. Fred Williamson, PGM, Ch., Committee on Ritualistic Work, Woodrow W. Coleman and K. Maynard Curts, Committeemen on Ritualistic Work; H . Jackson Staton, P G M , Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling. T h e Grand Master expressed his great appreciation for the fine turnout and those who were in attendance. T h e brethren were then asked to retire to the auditorium of the Kansas Masonic Home and as many as possible of the officers and G r a n d Lodge officers to be seated on the stage. T h e following program was printed as per the transcript: 7:30 P.M.

O P E N I N G O F G R A N D L O D G E , Fellowship Hall, Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master presiding.

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P U B L I C C E R E M O N Y â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Presentation of Letters of Dispensation, Auditorium. PRESENTATION OF GRAND MASTER & PUBLIC H O N O R S By W-'- Harry K. Smith, Master of Sunflower Lodge No. 86. C O M M A N D A N D O P E N I N G by the Grand Master. I N V O C A T I O N by Grand Chaplain. C H A R G E T O F I R S T M A S T E R by the Deputy Grand Master. C H A R G E T O F I R S T S E N I O R WARDEN by the Grand Senior Warden. C H A R G E T O F I R S T J U N I O R W A R D E N by the Grand Junior Warden. C H A R G E T O T H E G R A N D L O D G E C O M M I T T E E on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. by Grand Master. R E A D I N G O F T H E D I S P E N S A T I O N by the Grand Secretary. C H A R G E T O T H E C R A F T by the Grand Master. P R O C L A M A T I O N by the Grand Marshal. â&#x20AC;˘ P R E S E N T A T I O N and G R E E T I N G S . B E N E D I C T I O N by the Grand Chaplain.

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R E F R E S H M E N T S & F E L L O W S H I P outside of Auditorium. F O R M A L C L O S I N G of M A S O N I C H O M E L O D G E , U . D . by officers and members. *Officers aprons presented to Masonic Home Lodge, U . D . are the gift of Ancient Form Lodge No. 34 and are the aprons used by Ancient Form Lodge when it was constituted ten years ago. The brethren returned to Fellowship Hall and assembled by the Grand Master. Our Grand Master again expressed his great appreciation to all of those who had attended, for the work and cooperation of neighboring lodges and to those officers and members of Masonic Home Lodge, U . D . for their efforts. W-'. Fred E. Pechin, Worshipful Master of Masonic Home Lodge, U . D . announced that a petition for the Mysteries of Masonry had been received from Robert Earl Vine of Wichita. No further business appearing, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was closed in Ample Form by Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master, in the East. FORREST D .

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Master

.ATTEST: ALBERT O . A R N O L D ,

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JR.

Secretary

I N S T I T U T I O N CEREMONY OF PRESENTATION OF L E T T E R S OF DISPENSATION ("The ceremony for presentation of special letters of dispensation was written by M - ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Forrest D. Haggard, approved by the Council of Administration and will be published in the next edition of T h e Monitor and Manual of Ceremonies.") T h e following may be a public ceremony with arrangements and particulars according to the situation and facilities. This ceremony is conducted by the Grand Master, assisted by the members of the Grand Lodge and such officers and members of lodges as can attend; or it may be conducted by some competent Present or Past Master specially authorized by the Grand Master as a Special Deputy. The Grand Lodge is opened on the First Degree. After necessary instructions are given as to procedure, a procession may be formed by the Grand Marshal and conducted to the site of the Ceremony. T h e Master of the Recommending Lodge should act as Presiding Officer and will call the assembly to order and have them rise upon entrance of the Grand Lodge. He should present the Grand Master and lead in the Grand Honors (public or private according to the situation). The Grand Master then assumes command, states the reason for the gathering and calls upon the Grand Chaplain for prayer. GRAND C H A P L A I N : O Supreme Architect of the universe, in humble appreciation for this activity, we give Thee thanks. We are appreciative of our M . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Master who has been instilled by T h y spirit to bring forth such an occasion. For those who have been instrumental in its process, we ask that Thy spirit may ever dwell within them and that it may radiate from their lives into the community and be an instrument to fulfill the obligations of life. Bless us as we wait before Thee to receive of those things which will enlighten this world. Amen. Response: So mote it be.

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C H A R G E T O T H E F I R S T M A S T E R : By the Deputy Grand Master. Brother * * » • : You cannot help but be aware of the duties and responsibilities which fall upon the shoulders of a Master of the Lodge. T o these must be added those extra leadership qualities demanded of a Lodge Under Dispensation. You are to be directly responsible to the Grand Master through the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U n d e r Dispensation. These letters entitle you only to prove yourself capable of administration of this high office. We congratulate you upon your preferrment. C H A R G E T O T H E F I R S T S E N I O R W A R D E N : By the Grand Senior Warden. Brother * * » * ; As the first Senior Warden of this Lodge, you are, no doubt, well acquainted with the work of a Lodge. O u r ancient Brethren were, as you know, charged with the awesome duty of assisting their Worshipful Master and paying the Craft their wages; to see that none went away dissatisfied and thereby create an atmosphere of complete harmony. Your duties as Senior Warden are no less. You are to assist your W.'. Master and preside in his absence; to pay the Craft's wages of compliments, corrective suggestions and positive attitude, which will establish the harmony necessary for the continuance of this Ancient Society. Your performance will be recognized by the perpetuance of= this lodge and that will be your reward for having been an arduous and conscientious officer. Congratulations. . C H A R G E T O T H E F I R S T J U N I O R W A R D E N : By the Grand Junior Warden. Brother • • • * ; You recall that in the Book of Amos, the Lord said, "behold, I give you a plumb line in the midst of my people and I shall not pass them by anymore". T h e jewel of your office is the plumb. It means that we should walk uprightly in our several stations and encourages us to hold, with equal poise, the scales of justice. It means we should temper the fine medium between temperance a n d pleasure. And t h a t we should subject our passions and our prejudices with our line of duty. You are in charge of the Craft at refreshment. See to it that you. are not inclined toward indiscretion and prejudice yourself and that the Craft doesn't turn the hours of refreshments into intemperance at its pleasure. We congratulate you upon being appointed to this office. C H A R G E T O T H E C O M M I T T E E ON C H A R T E R E D L O D G E S AND L O D G E S U N D E R D I S P E N S A T I O N : By the Grand Master. Brother * * * * : I charge you with the superintendency of this lodge, that in tolerance and love, in care and supervision, in instructions and cooperation, in support and well being, that you.allow and encourage this lodge to grow, to be maintained and to be given a great beginning. You are to report to me on its care and maintenance; to be present and report upon each degree which they perform. Your report will serve as the basis of the final decision concerning the issue of a charter. Look well to your task. R E A D I N G O F T H E D I S P E N S A T I O N : By the Grand Secretary. C H A R G E T O T H E C R A F T : By the Grand Master. I charge the Craft here assembled to look with favor and understanding upon creation of new lodges. A new lodge is to be instituted with enjoyment and enthusiasm, not with reluctance and criticism. Freemasonry, like many other good institutions, does when held too tightly, but stays alive when shared. Brother Grand Marshal, you will make the proclamation.

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P R O C L A M A T I O N : By the Grand Marshal. In the name and by the authority of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, I hereby proclaim Lodge Under Dispensation.

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By the Grand Chaplain.

Holy and merciful Lord God, Creator and Governor of all things, we are appreciative of the Sacred Law found in every Masonic Lodge. W e are appreciative of the words of admonition and wisdom that have been spoken here. May we be not afraid to walk through the shadows of the valley until we meet and rejoice with Thee in fellowship in the Grand Lodge above. Amen. Response:

So Mote I t Be. F O R R E S T D . HAGGARD

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ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Hiattville Lodge No. 216, A F & A M Hiattville, Kansas October 12, 1974 A Special Communication of Hiattville Lodge No; 216, Hiattville, Kansas, was held for the purpose of dedicating the new temple. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on t h e First Degree of Masonry by M . ' . W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master, with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge officers or their Protems. •K X

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W . ' . Dean Mitchell W.'. Ben Mitchell W-'. Darrell Howard W-'. Charles Gift

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Also in attendance was R.'. W-'. Norris Attkisson, District Deputy Grand Master, District No. 8 and Brother Fred E. Pechin, who had transported three brothers and three sisters from the Masonic Home to this affair. Friends and guests were invited into the hall and the following program was presented: Call to order and Greetings: Charles Lewis, Worshipful Master Entrance Processional: Grand Lodge Officers Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Brief History of Hiattville Lodge No. 216: W-'- Charles Gife, Secretary Vocal Number: Gregg Houston, Deputy State Master Councilor, DeMolay, accompanied by Jean Armstrong. Request for Dedication: Charles Lewis, Worshipful Master Introduction of Grand Lodge Officers: Before beginning the dedication, the Grand Master, M-'- W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard, asked that visiting Brothers and Sisters stand and be recognized. T h e Dedication Ceremonies: M-'. W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master Surrender of Implements to Grand Master: ..Charles Gift, Acting as Principal Architect G r a n d , Junior Warden Presents Vessel of Corn Grand Senior Warden Presents Vessel of Wine Deputy Grand Master Presents Vessel of Oil O d e : Greg Houston, accompanied by Jean Armstrong. Address: Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master. Benediction: Grand Chaplain Retiring Processional: Grand Lodge Offciers. T h e Grand Master in his address highly complimented the brethren of Hiattville for their efforts and hard work in renovating a structure formerly housing the elementary school of Hiattville into a very functional Masonic Temple. T h e members of the Order of the Eastern Star were also commended for their assistance and support in this project. I t was noted that much work was still underway, all of which would add to the support of Masonry in the community and the surrounding area. T h e Grand Master spoke of the new Masonic Home Lodge, U.D. and how pleased he was to have the sisters and brothers visiting and thanked Brother Fred E. Pechin for seeing to their accommodations and transportation. T h e Grand Master spoke of his 28 years of Masonry and of his travels and \-isits in foreign countries. Further that Masonry was not bounded by religion, race ethnic or political background. He further spoke on the future of Freemasonry and how important it will be to the community, state and nation and how important it is to recognize that it is impossible for a dictatorship and Freemasonry to exist side by side.

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T h e meeting was preceded by a pot luck dinner served in the basement of the new temple by the members of Ideal Chapter No. 369, O E S . T h e food was excellent in quality, super abundant in quantity and a delight to enjoy within the comfortable confines of the new temple as a heavy fall rain storm was in progress. No further business appearing. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry by M-'- W . ' . Forrest D . Haggard, presiding. FORREST D .

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A Special Communication of the M-'- W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was held on the 21st day of September, 1974 in the lodge room of Kaw Lodge No. 272, located in the Scottish Rite Temple at 7 th & Ann, Kansas City, Kansas. This Special Communication was called for the purpose of dedicating the Masonic Oncology Center at the Kansas University Medical Center. At 12:00 P.M. the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Forrest D. Haggard, with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge Officers and their Protems, proceeded to open a Lodge of Entered Apprentices in Ample Form: M-'. R.'. R.'. M.'. M- . R.'.

W-"- Forrest D. Haggard Grand Master W-'- Robert H. Arnold Deputy Grand Master W-'. Ralph D. Walker Grand Senior Warden W-'- Robert D, Caplinger as Grand Junior Warden W- â&#x20AC;˘ Wm. E. Montgomery Grand Treasurer W-'- Albert O. Arnold, J r Grand Secretary W-'. Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain W-'. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Senior Deacon W-'- Clarence W. Sills Grand Junior Deacon W.'. K. Maynard Curts Grand Marshal W.'. Larry L. Algott Grand Sword Bearer W-'- Donald E. Vochatzer Grand Senior Steward W-'-. John A. Schowalter Grand Junior Steward W.'. Tony E. Partridge Grand Pursuivant W- â&#x20AC;˘ Glenn K n a p p as Tyler W-'. H. Don Kingery W-'. Earl Johnson as Asst. Grand Tyler In addition to the Grand Lodge Officers present, the following Past Grand Masters were also present and recognized: Owen E. Hodgson, Carroll G. Arnett, Ben W. Graybill, John H . Murray, Richard L. Becker, Charles S. McGinness, S. Allan Daugherty and John D. Cunningham, Honorary Member of the Past Grand Master's Association. District Deputy Grand Masters present were: Lyman Snodderly, District No. 26, Raymond A. McNeley, District No. 4, Bert C. Findley, District No. 3

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and William E. Bogue, District No. 2 1 . District Deputy Graad Master at Large, Area Coordinator of Area No. 2, Richard D. Overton was also in attendance. Also present were the following committemen: Maurice D. Sykes, Credential Committee, Robert G. Jackson, Com. on Communications, Don C. Davis, Report of Grand Officers, Fred E. Pechin, Publicity, Carroll C. Amett, P G M , Necrology Committe, Eldon Gideon, Credentials, Harold Nichols, Jurisprudence, Ben W. Graybill, Editor of T h e Kansas Mason, Glen E. Blackburn, Public Schools, Henry Bubb, President of the Kansas Masonic Foundation, William E. Bogue, Executive Director of the Kansas Masonic Foundation, Charles S. McGinness, Secretary-Treasurer of the Kansas Masonic Foundation, Alvin K. Banman, VAVS Representative, Veteran's Hospital at Lansing, and a number of brethren transported to the ceremony by Fred E. Pechin, from our Kansas Masonic Home Lodge U.D. in Wichita. They include the following: Harry J. Hanson, William B. Carter, Fred Pechin and Gordon A. Horn. Others in attendence were: Wayne R. Smith, Charles H . Hoffmeister, Merle D . Bradley and Jeffery L. Gillespie, all of Topeka Lodge No. 17, Finis V. Swender, K a w Lodge No. 272, Bruce K n a p p , Easton Lodge No. 45, Frank G. Woods, King Solomon Lodge No. 10, Earl O. Johnson, Kaw No. 272, Samuel S. Chaltas and Karl W. Ernst of Salina No. 60 and Edward R. Dorman, Belleville Lodge No. 129. T h e Grand Lodge then moved to the Battenfield Auditorium at the Kansas University Medical Center for the purpose of dedication of the Masonic Oncology Center. T h e brethren assembled in Battenfield Auditorium at 1:30 P.M. Prior to the principal officers entering the auditorium and proceeding to the rostrum, those assembled were entertained by music provided by the combined Armed Centers Band from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. At 1:30 P.M. the following program was presented: Opening Remarks: Dr. James T. Lowman, Director Mid-American Cancer Cenetr Introduction of Guests Speaker: Brother Henry A. Bubb, President T h e Kansas Masonic Foundation Remarks: Brother Clyde E. Hegman, President Masonic Memorial Hospital Fund Minneapolis, Minnesota Brother Hegman in his address, highly complimented the Kansas Masonic Foundation and all Masons of Kansas for their efforts in making the Oncology Center possible. H e noted the similarity of the Program sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. An outline of future plans was given with the desired end, controlling or eradicating this disease. Brother Hegman's personal acquaintance with members of the University Medical Staff lent warmth to the occasion. Dedication Ceremony by T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas Presentation of the Grand Master: Henry A. Bubb Introduction by the Grand Master: M - ' . W.'- Forrest D. Haggard Invocation by the Grand Chaplain: Element of Dedication: Cornâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Deputy Grand Master Wineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Grand Senior Warden

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Oilâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Grand Junior Warden Declaration of Dedicationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Grand Master Acceptance: Dr. William O. Rieke, Executive Vice Chancellor University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Rieke, executive Vice-Chancellor of the Medical Center, accepted the Oncology Center in behalf of the hospital. Appreciation of the efforts of the Kansas Masonic Foundation, Executive Director William E. Bogue and our Grand Master, Forrest D. Haggard, were extended. It should be noted that this D E D I C A T I O N C E R E M O N Y marks the first time for the use of the D E D I C A T I O N C E R E M O N Y F O R G E N E R A L P U R P O S E S by the Grand Lodge. T h e Ceremony, written by M . ' . W - ' . Forrest D. Haggard and authorized by the Council of Administration will be printed in the Manual of Ceremonies and is as follows: C E R E M O N I E S O F D E D I C A T I O N AND C O N S E C R A T I O N GENERAL PURPOSES GRAND L O D G E O F A.F. & A.M. OF KANSAS PROCESSION:

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INTRODUCTORY

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This ceremony is conducted by the Grand Master and his officers, assisted by the members of the Grand Lodge and such members of the Craft as can attend. It may also be conducted by some competent Present or Past Master specially authorized by the Grand Master as a Special Deputy. At the appointed time, the Grand Lodge is convened in some suitable place. Grand Lodge is opened on the First Degree. After necessary instructions are given as to procedure, the procession may be formed according to the regular rules and regulations governing such processions. Officers and other dignitaries connected with the Ceremony of Dedication should also be gathered either in the procession or assembled at the place where the ceremony is to be conducted. The Procession, in this ceremony, will be regular order subject to such modification as condition demand. T h e Corn, Wine and Oil will be carried in Silver Vessels respectively by the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Senior Warden and the Grand Junior Warden. It should be noted that the Processional, form of the gathering and order of service at the site will depend upon circumstances and comes under the command of the Grand Master. The Grand Master will be Presented and Introduced in proper form by a local Presiding Officer or by a person of the Grand Master's choice. T h e Grand Master commands silence and announces the purpose of t h e occasion as follows: GRAND M A S T E R : Whereas Masons of old were banded together in secrecy and harmony to erect magnificent buildings for the worship of God and the benefit of mankind; and, whereas: in doing this they did form small select companies of each other in order to protect their secrets of building and be assured that those entrusted with those secrets were men w h o believed in God and in the eternal destiny of the human soul; so we, today, are inheritors of the ideals and concepts of those Ancient Freemasons and are still engaged in the process of being builders.

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We are gathered here to dedicate this "area of building" within our world (here the Grand Master will explain the exact circumstances of this particular act of dedication and consideration). T h e Grand Chaplain will lead us in prayer. G R A N D C H A P L A I N : A L M I G H T Y G O D , Creator and Sustainer of Life and Living. We give you thanks and praise your Holy Name for the opportunity of life. We ask your presence and Blessing upon our work today. Amen. G R A N D M A S T E R : When the Foundations of the world were laid, the children of God received solemn instructions to build wisely and well, following the pattern given, and on a foundation of faith and obedience. We, therefore, as Ancient Free and Accepted Masons do promote and support all things that are constructed to promote happiness or that are structured for the growth, improvement and well-being of all mankind. D E P U T Y G R A N D M A S T E R : Most Worshipful Grand Master, the Grand Architect of the Universe having placed in the hearts of men the desire to be Builders and to communicate Happiness, it is the desire of the whole Fraternity that today we (here state purpose for which gathered.) G R A N D M A S T E R : Let the Elements of Dedication (or consecration) be brought forward. D E P U T Y G R A N D M A S T E R : I present this vessel of grain as a symbol of the dependence of mankind upon he boimty of Almighty God. May the Blessings of Heaven be showered upon us and upon all like benevolent and patritoic undertakings, and inspire the hearts of the people with virtue, wisdom and gratitude. AMEN (Craft: So Mote It Be) G R A N D S E N I O R W A R D E N : Wine was used by our ancient brethren for renewal and refreshment. I therefore present this vessel of wine as an act of joy and gladness. May the Great Ruler of the Universe bless and prosper our national, state and city governments, preserve the Union of the States, and may ours be a bond of Friendship and Brotherly love that shall endure through all time. A M E N (Craft: So Mote It Be) G R A N D J U N I O R W A R D E N : Oil was an emblem of healing and peace used by our ancient brethren to consecrate and make official their solemn acts of ceremony. I therefore present this vessel of Oil. May its blessings abide with us continually. May the Grand Master of Heaven and Earth shelter and protect the widow and orphan, shield and defend them from the trials and vicissitudes of the world, and so bestow His mercy upon the bereaved, the afflicted and the sorrowing, that they may sorrow and trouble no more. A M E N (Craft: So Mote It Be) G R A N D M A S T E R : In the name of and under the authority of the Fraternity of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, I hereby dedicate and consecrate according to the purpose and intention named, for the improvement and building up of mankind and to the G L O R Y of the Grand Architect of the Universe. AMEN. Here strikes Item, or object three times with his gavel. (Optional) B E N E D I C T I O N by the Grand Chaplain. (Optional) T h e Procession may reform and return to the hall where Grand Lodge will be closed in Ample Form. After the program, refreshments were served in the reception area immediately adjacent to the auditorium. At the same time, tours were con-

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ducted through the new Oncology Center. T h e Grand Master called for a meeting of the Council of Administration and thereafter declared the M . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. closed in Ample Form on the First Degree. FORREST D .

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HAGGARD

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ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Hall of King Solomon Lodge No. 10 Leavenworth, Kansas December 7, 1974 T h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the Third degree of Masonry as a Grand Lodge of Sorrow. T h e purpose of this Special Communication was for the dedication and consecration of the Past Grand Master's grave marker for our first M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Richard R. Rees. The following were present, or their protems as Grand Officers. M- . W-'. R.'. W-'. R.'. W . ' . R.'. W- . M . ' . W-'. R. . W- . W-'. W-'. M.'. W.'. W-'W-". R.'. W-'. R.'. W-'. R.'. W . ' . R.'. W . ' . R.'. W . ' .

Forrest D. Haggard Grand Master Robert H. Arnold Deputy Grand Master Ralph D. Walker Grand Senior Warden Wm. F. Mcintosh Grand Junior Warden John H. Murray, P G M as Grand Treasurer Albert O. Arnold, Jr Grand Secretary Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain Chester L. Gilbert Grand Senior Deacon Robert D. Caplinger, P G M as Grand Junior Deacon Glenn L. Knapp as Grand Marshal Larry Algott Grand Sword Bearer Bert C. Findley, D D G M No. 3 as Grand Senior Steward Chester T. Kelsey, D D G M / A L No. 4 . .as Grand Junior Steward Jesse E. Bean, D D G M / A L , No. 5 as Grand Pursuivant Benton F. Luse, D D G M , No. 18 as Grand Tyler Robert I. Shippee, D D G M , No, 6 as Asst. Grand Tyler

The Grand Master recognized M . ' . W . ' . John H. Murray, Senior Grand Master present and proteming as Grand Treasurer and asked for a remarks. M-'. W-'. Murray expressed his great appreciation at the turnout and expressed his personal pleasure at being able to attend this

Past few fine day.

M. . W-'. Robert D. Caplinger was also present and proteming as Grand Junior Deacon. He too was recognized. In his brief remarks, M. â&#x20AC;˘ W. . Caplinger also expressed his great pleasure at the fine turnout for this program. Also he felt honored at being present on this occasion, a first in Kansas Masonic history. Others in attendance were Ralph E. Wilson, Com. on Total Youth, Morris W. Sykes, Com. on Credentials, Glen E. Blackburn, Com. on Public Schools, Robert G. Jackson, Grand Lodge Communications and Cecil S. Carter, Lecturer.

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T h e Grand Master expressed his appreciation to all who were in attendance and to the members in District No. 3 for their assistance in working out the details of this program and providing bus transportation from the noon luncheon to the temple. T h e Grand Master cited in particular, W.'- Glenn L. K n a p p , Assistant Grand Tyler as the leading figure in providing for accommodations, placment of the gravemarker and the capable handling of a myriad of other details. Also noted for their assistance were R-'- W . ' . Bert C. Findley, D D G M , District No. 3 and W . ' . Frank G. Woods, Master of King Solomon Lodge No. 10. T h e brethren were formed in practice session inside the lodge room and there instructed by the Grand Master as to the position at the grave site and other details. T h e Grand Master felt it was necessary because this was a first in Kansas Masonry. Although the temperature was at the freezing point, this historical day was sunny and clear. Many photographs were taken at the gravesite of Richard R. Rees, as well as several at the gravesite of A. K. Wilson, Past Grand Secretary. T h e brethren immediately departed for Toronto, Kansas, and the cornerstone and dedication ceremony of the new temple of Woodson Lodge No. 121. As per the instructions of the Grand Master, a photocopy of the register of attendance is attached hereto. FORREST D .

Grand ATTEST: -ALBERT O.

Grand

A R N O L D , JR.

Secretary

HAGGARD

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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Hall of Woodson Lodge No. 121 A.F. & A.M., Toronto, Kansas, December 7, 1974 A Special Communication of the M . ' . W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry in the American Legion Hall in Toronto, Kansas, on Saturday, December 7, 1974, at 7:00 P.M. with M.". W-'. Forrest D. Haggard presiding. This Special Communication was called for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple of Woodson Lodge No. 121. T h e following officers or their protems assisted: M.'. R.'. R.'. R.'.

W.". Forrest D . Haggard W . ' . Robert H . Arnold W-'. Ralph D . Walker W . ' . Wm. F . Mcintosh W . ' . Roland Rogers ( # 1 2 1 ) R.'. W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, Jr W.". Conrad F. Johnson W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert W . ' . James A. Rodman ( # 1 2 1 ) W . ' . Glenn Knapp W.'. Murl L. Ludlan ( # 121) W . ' . Walter M. Burkle ( # 121) W.'. John A. Schowalter W . ' . Leslie H . Sherman ( # 121) W . ' . C. Kenneth Sowder ( # 121) W . ' . Carl F. Harder ( # 1 4 4 ) W . ' . Orray Kasper ( # 1 2 1 )

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chpalain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as G r a n d Sword Bearer ! . .as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler Principal Architect

O t h e r Grand Lodge Officers and Committeemen present included W. • Jesse E. Bean, D D G M / A L , Area No. 5, R'. W-'. Paul C. Hibbard, D D G M , District No. 27, W-'- Fred E. Pechin, member of Grand Lodge Committee on Publications and W-'- Carl F . Harder, Committee on Public Schools. Color Bearers included W . ' . Robert A. Wykoff and W. . Edwin M. Sherman who are also Paster Masters of the lodge. They presented the colors in behalf of the Toronto American Legion Post No. 325. PROGRAM 6 : 0 0 P.M. — Basket Dinner at School Gymnasium 7 :00 P.M. — Grand Lodge Opens 7 : 30 P.M. — Open Meeting — Assemble at Lodge Hall Call to Order and Greetings; Paul DeGraffenreid, W-'. Master I N V O C A T I O N — Grand Chaplain P R E S E N T A T I O N O F FLAG — Toronto Post No. 325, American Legion PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE R E M A R K S — W . ' . Larry Hibbard I N T R O D U C T I O N O F G R A N D MASTER — Paul Hibbard, D D G M

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RECOGNITION OF THE CORNERSTONE D E D I C A T I O N C E R E M O N I E S — M . ' . W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master R E Q U E S T F O R D E D I C A T I O N — W.'. Paul DeGraffenreid R E T U R N O F W O R K I N G T O O L S — Principal Architect, W . ' . Orray Kasper SYMBOLIC L O D G E U N C O V E R E D — Grand Marshal GRAND J U N I O R W A R D E N PRESENTS VESSEL O F C O R N GRAND S E N I O R W A R D E N PRESENTS VESSEL O F W I N E D E P U T Y GRAND M A S T E R PRESENTS VESSEL O F O I L O D E S : Amy Rogers, Accompanied by Peggy Sherman D E C L A R A T I O N O F D E D I C A T I O N — Grand Master V O C A L S E L E C T I O N — BLESS T H I S H O U S E , Mary Alice McNitt ADDRESS — M-'. W-'. Forrest D, Haggard, Grand Master B E N E D I C T I O N — Rev. William Atchley R E T I R I N G P R O C E S S I O N A L O F GRAND L O D G E O F F I C E R S F E L L O W S H I P AND R E F R E S H M E N T S in Dining Hall T o call this dinner justice to the variety dishes and desserts. brothers, ladies, their

a basket dinner is correct and yet it doesn't do proper and quantity of the tasteful and beautifully prepared Nearly two hundred attended the dinner, including children, friends and other members of their families.

At the lodge hall some fifty more swelled the size of the crowd to two hundred and fifty and made it necessary to deviate from the processional in order to have seating accommodations for all present. This included a goodly number transported to the meeting from our Masonic Home by W-'- Fred E. Pechin. Incoming and retiring officers of Woodson Lodge No. 121 were asked to rise and be recognized, also the incoming and retiring officers of Golden Star Chapter No. 173, O.E.S., were asked to rise and be recognized. The Grand Master asked that all Master Masons who were present to be sure and sign the register. He noted the placement of the cornerstone on November 16, 1974, and congratulated the brethren on their achievement and explained the historical significance and meaning of Cornerstone Ceremonies. In his address, the Grand Master spoke of his program this year and of the great importance of Freemasonry in the past, present and in the future. Documenting the history of Freemasonry with democracy and free people the world over as opposed to totalitarianism and the autocratic rule. The audience was called upon to respond individually after which the Grand Master concluded with remarks of appreciation to all who attended and asked the blessing of the Grand Architect of the Universe as we parted. Woodson Lodge, in its 102-year history, has faced many problems and challenges of the past. Now in erecting this new temple they demonstrate their confidence in the future. Although a membership of 128, their funds and resources were rather low to begin a project of erecting this new structure, but perseverance and determination prevailed. Each lent of his physical efforts as well as monetary assistance and they were joined by the efforts of

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their ladies and members of Golden Star Chapter No. 173, Order of The Eastern Star. Nineteen ranchers, one year ago, donated one calf each and the lodge in turn held an auction. The funds thus gained were placed into the treasury and joined by other efforts as well.The ladies of the O r d e r of T h e Eastern Star had food and rummage sales to assist in raising funds for the new temple. T h e structure is located on a comer site and is of structural steel. It has a beautiful entrance way with glass door and brick trim. Inside it has carpeting throughout, beautiful paneling and acoustical ceiling. This structure is pleasantly lighted and will serve the best interests of Freemasonry for many, many years to come. T h e brethren of Woodson Lodge are to be highly complimented for their efforts and we share in their pride in the erection of this new temple. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree. F O R R E S T D . HAGGARD

Grand

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD,

Grand

JR.

Secretary SPECIAL M E E T I N G

December 8, 1974 A.t the request of the Grand Master, R . ' . W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, Deputy Grand Master, attended the program of the Cornerstone Ceremony in Winfield, Kansas, on Sunday, December 8th. R . ' . W-'- Arnold presented the cornerstone to the Unified School District No. 465 as a gift from Winfield Lodge No. 110, A.F. & A.M. T h e brethren of Winfield Lodge attended, including W . ' . Robert S. Sarr, Junior Past Master, and W-'- Orville Wesseler, Worshipful Master. Although the sky was cloudless, a strong north wind and low temperature made a rather uncomfortable setting. A flag pole was also dedicated by the school board, honoring two former members of this Unified District who are now deceased. They were assisted by the American Legion and V.F.W. Posts of Winfield. T h e Deputy Grand Master was then called upon to make appropriate remarks and did so, expressing his appreciation at being able to attend, and highly commending the residents of U.S.D. No. 465 for their accomplishments in obtaining this beautiful new institution of learning. T h e Brethren were all disappointed that the school officials insisted this occasion be held on Sunday, and that the Grand Lodge could not have officially laid the cornerstone. T h e Deputy Grand Master, in reporting to the Grand Master, advised that he was hosted at a noon luncheon by W . ' . Orville Wesseler and his lady in their home. SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169, Blue Rapids, Kansas, December 26, 1974. This Special Communication of the M . ' . W-'- G r a n d Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree by M . ' . W-'- Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master, for the purpose of participating in the conferral of the Third Degree on Brother G E O R G E M. G A L L U P , Master Councilor of DeMolay of Kansas. T h e following Grand Lodge officers, or their protems, assisted:

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W-"- Forrest D. Haggard Grand Master W . ' . Robert H. Arnold .Deputy Grand Master W . ' . Chester T. Kelsey, D D G M / A L (5) as Grand Senior Warden W . ' . Wm. F. Mcintosh Grand Juniro Warden W.'. Ben W. Graybill, P G M as Grand Treasurer W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr Grand Secretary W-". Conrad F. Johnson G m a d Chaplain R.'. W . ' . Benton F. Luse, D D G M # 1 8 as Grand Senior Deacon W . ' . Ronald E. White (Lecturer) as Grand Junior Deacon W.'. Theodore Musil ( # 169) ~. .as Grand Marshal T h e Grand Master ordered the lodge officers to be seated by the side of the Grand Lodge officers and declared the M-'. W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas opened in Form and Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169 also opened in Form for the dispatch of business. The officers of Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169, were as follows: W . ' . James M. King Edwin Brychta John Stryker Kenneth S. Fincham Venton Osborne Jack G. Haller Francis Stryker Ross Stryker Lauren M. Smerchek

Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward Tyler and Grand Tyler Secretary

The Grand Master in his opening remarks expressed his great appreciation to those in attendance, realizing that the time of day and the date made it difficult for many to attend. H e also expressed his appreciation to the lodge officers for making arrangements for the noon luncheon. The Grand Master called upon the Deputy Grand Master, R-'- W.'- Robert H. Arnold, who expressed his great pleasure at being present and explained his close attachment to the Blue Rapids community. T h e Brother explained he had been raised in Blue Valley Lodge No. 112 at Irving. The Grand Junior Warden, R.'. W . ' . William F. Mcintosh explained that he had a closeness in the community, in fact an investment, caused by his failure to not heed the speed limits within the community. T h e Grand Master noted the goodly number of visiting Brothers attending and found the following Lodges represented: Lake Lodge No. 50, MarysviUe Lodge No. 9 1 , Topeka No. 17, Old Mission No. 153, Greenleaf No. 232, Hays No. 195 and Axtell No. 234 and Sutton No. 85. The Grand Master announced the placement of a grave marker at the gravesite of R.'. W . ' . Robert E. Ferguson, Deputy Grand Master on January 4, 1975, at MarysviUe. Also that a light luncheon would be served at 11:30 A.M. before the opening of Grand Lodge hosted by MarysviUe Lodge No. 9 1 . T h e officers of Blue Rapids Lodge were then ordered to assume the stations and the Grand Lodge officers took the sidelines. George M . Gallup, a Fellow Craft, being in waiting paid the required fee

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and having proved proficient in the preceding degree was prepared, introduced and Raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in due form with W ' . James M. King in the East. T h e Second Section was also conferred on Brother Gallup wtih W-'- James M. King in the East. The Grand Master then appeared at the Altar with several other Grand Lodge officers, announcing that his schedule required that he leave at this time. Before so doing he offered his sincerest congratulations to Brother King and spoke highly of the cooperative spirit in Blue Rapids Lodge that enabled the mingling of the ages of its members without distinction. Brother George M. Gallup was presented a ring worn by his late father from the hands of his grandfather. First Section Lecturer by Ross Stryker, newly Raised Master Mason who will not be 19 years of age for several months, and Edwin Brychta, Second Section Lecturer by W.". Lester Williamson, Past Master of Sutton Lodge No. 85, Third Section Lecturer and Charge by W.". Kenneth S. Fincham, Past Master, Presentation of Book of Laws and Apron by W-". Lester Williamson. Brother James M. King at the Altar addressed Brother George M. Gallup by saying,' "Yesterday, I was your DeMoIay Dad, today I am your Brother." Brother Gallup reported receiving a telegram of congratulations from the Grand Senior Warden, Ralph E. Walker, and a telegram from M . ' . W-'Thornas C. Raum, Jr., Executive Representative of DeMolay in Kansas. It was noted t h a t some 60 years span t h e ages of members present as two 78-year olds of the Lodge assisted carrying out the conferral. No further business appearing, the Lodge was closed in Form on the Third Degree of Masonry. F O R R E S T D . HAGGARD

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ATTEST: .ALBERT O .

Grand

A R N O L D , JR.

Secretary

SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Oxford Lodge No. 165, A.F. & A.M., Oxford, Kansas, December 28, 1974. This Special Communication was called for the purpose of dedicating the new temple of Oxford Lodge No. 165. T h e following Grand Lodge officers or their protems assisted: M . ' . W.". Forrest D. Haggard Grand Master R.". W-'. Robert H . Arnold Deputy Grand Master M . ' . W . ' . Ben W: Graybill as Grand Senior Warden R.". W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, J r as Grand Jimior Warden W . ' . Lloyd D . Klein ( # 165) as Grand Treasurer R.'. W . ' . Chester T. Kelsey (A.C.) as Grand Secretary W. . Conrad F. Johnson Grnad Chaplain W-'- Richard A. Porter ( # 173) as Grand Senior Deacon W . ' . Ray C. Hopson, ( D D G M # 3 8 ) as Grand Junior Deacon

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Others in attendance were R.'- W-'- W. Nolan Artz, D D G M / A L , Area No. 6, R.'. W . ' . Landon Abel, D D G M , District No. 36, Chester T. Kelsey, D D G M / A L , Area No. 4, serving as Grand Secretary and R-'. W.'- Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, serving as Grand Junior Warden. T h e Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree a t 12:00 Noon. At 12:30 a pot luck luncheon was served in the Oxford High School Gymnasium. An estimated crowd of 100 was on hand. At 2:00 P.M. the dedication ceremony began with appropriate welcoming remarks and greetings. T h e following program was presented: I N V O C A T I O N — Grand Chaplain P R E S E N T A T I O N O F FLAG — Oxford Lodge No. 165 PLEDGE O F A L L E G I A N C E R E M A R K S — W . ' . Louis Callesen & Lloyd Klein D E D I C A T I O N C E R E M O N I E S — M-'. W.'. Forrest D. Haggard, Master

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R E Q U E S T F O R D E D I C A T I O N — W-'. Jon D . Scott R E T U R N O F W O R K I N G T O O L S — Principal Architect, W-'. Richard E. Rodman SYMBOLIC L O D G E U N C O V E R E D — Grand Marshal GRAND J U N I O R W A R D E N PRESENTS VESSEL O F C O R N GRAND S E N I O R W A R D E N PRESENTS VESSEL O F W I N E D E P U T Y GRAND M A S T E R PRESENTS VESSEL O F O I L O D E S : Mr. Larry Guthrie, accompanied by Carl Wofford D E C L A R A T I O N O F D E D I C A T I O N — Grand Master V O C A L S E L E C T I O N — BLESS T H I S H O U S E , Mr. Larry Guthrie ADDRESS — M ' . W-'. Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master B E N E D I C T I O N — Rev. M. E. Jenkins R E T I R I N G P R O C E S S I O N A L O F GRAND L O D G E O F F I C E R S F E L L O W S H I P & R E F R E S H M E N T S in Dining Hall T h e Grand Master, in his remarks, asked that the members of Estella Chapter No. 46, O.E.S. stand and be introduced. H e especially noted the Worthy Matron, Pat Lantis and her assistance in making possible this new temple. All members present and their ladies who had any part in t h e con-

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struction of the new temple were asked to stand and receive applause. T h e Grand Master, in his remarks, announced that Freemasonry was alive and well and growing in many areas. H e spoke of Kansas Masons and of the good reports received thus far this year. H e also spoke briefly regarding the new History of Kansas soon to be published. T h e Grand Master displayed a necklace in which a centennial coin was enclosed. H e advised that the coins were still available as were the centennial stamps. T h e lodge was again congratulated on their fine efforts in building this new temple. T h e outside of the structure is all steel, beautifully decorated inside and well maintained. After addressing the audience, the Grand Master then asked for questions from the audience and supplied answers when requested to do so. We were then dismissed with a word of prayer from M. . W.'. Haggard. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree. FORREST D .

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ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, JR.

Grand

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Marysville Lodge No. 9 1 , A.F. & A.M., Marysville, Kansas, January 4, 1975. T h e M . • W - ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was ordered to be present to resume labor on the Third Degree on the Lodge of Sorrow for the purpose of placing a grave marker at the grave site of R-'- W-'. Robert E. Ferguson, deceased Deputy Grand Master. T h e following officers or their proxies assisted: M.'. R.'. R.'. R.'. M.'. R.'.

W.'- Forrest D. Haggard W . ' . Robert H . Arnold W . ' . R a l p h D. Walker W . ' . Wm. F. Mcintosh W-'. Carroll C. Arnett, P G M W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, J r W- . Conrad F. Johnson W.'. Chester L. Gilbert W. • W. Nolan Artz W . ' . Glenn L. K n a p p W . ' . Larry L. Algott W . ' . Jesse E. Bean ( D D G M / A L # 5 ) W-'- Norman G. Severns ( # 9 1 ) W- • Don Kingery W . ' . Norman R. Nork ( # 9 1 )

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler

Also seated in the East was M-'. W . ' . Robert D . Caplinger, PGM, R.'- W . ' . Goldwin Miller, D D G M / A L , Area No. 3, Jesse E. Bean, D D G M / A L , Area No. 5, Benton F. Luse, D D G M , District No. 18, W . ' . Harold Nichols, member

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of Jurisprudence Committee, W- â&#x20AC;˘ William Colnar, Masonic Education Committee, W.'. Norman R. Nork, Reports of Grand Lodge Officers, Norman G. Severns, Com. on Foreign Relations and W-*- W-'- Nolan Artz, Bicentennial Committee. Upon resuming labor, the Grand Master announced that this was a very important moment in his life, filled with many emotions. He recounted his meeting with R-'. W . ' . Robert E. Ferguson and of Brother Ferguson's intention that had he become Grand Master he would have appointed M-'W.'. Haggard to the office of Grand Senior Deacon. Further his great desire to mark all Grand Master's graves. The moment was therefore one of deep feeling and emotions for our Grand Master and he so expressed himself. T h e Grand Master asked R.'. W-'. Robert H. Arnold to introduce Brother Scott Knoch, Jr. of Active Lodge No. 158 who was the manufacturer of the grave markers for Past Grand Masters and Past Deputy Grand Masters. Brother Knoch received a warm round of applause and was highly praised for his efforts and skill in producing these markers. T h e Grand Master advised that this grave marker had been designed by himself and R . ' . W.'Robert H. Arnold and would be placed at the grave of all Deputy Grand Masters and a similar marker at the graves of Past Grand Masters. M . ' . W.'. Carroll C. Amett, PGM, was present and called upon for a few brief remarks and he in turn responded with his usual cheerful and warm anecdotes expressing his pleasure at being present. T h e Grand Master asked that the brethren assemble in procession and practice for the procession to the grave site before leaving. This having been done, pictures were taken inside the lodge room and on the south porch of the lodge. T h e brethren then journeyed in their cars to Marysville Cemetery where procession was again formed and at the gravesite the grave marker ceremony was performed with M . ' . W-'- Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master, R-'. W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, Deputy Grand Master, R.'- W-'Ralph D. Walker, Grand Senior Warden, R.'. W.". Wm. F. Mcintosh, Grand Junior Warden, R.'- W-'- Albert O. Arnold, Jr. Grand Secretary and W.'. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain. The day was clear and cool with a ground cover of seven inches of snow. The sun shone brightly and added a blanket of beauty to the occasion. Many friends, admirers and brother Masons who had known Brother Ferguson were present and expressed their very great pleasure at this ceremony. Mrs. Ardis Ferguson, wife of the deceased R-'- W-'- Robert E. Ferguson, was also deceased. T h e family was represented by Ardis Ann Ferguson, their daughter. Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment. FORREST

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ARNOLD,

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Secretary

SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N To the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: G L E N E L D E R , KANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;HELD A T F T . C O L L I N S The M.". W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was convened on January 25, 1975 for the purpose of presenting a seventy-five year emblem to Brother Sylvester Hobart on January 26th at Ft. Collins, Colorado. The M.'. W-". Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry and proceeded to Ft. Collins with the following officers present:

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Forrest D. Haggard Robert H. Arnold Ralph D. Walker Sylvester Hobart Wayne L. Barnett W. Preston Lowdermilk Daniel F. Winkel Dallas A. Rarick William J. Eberle Jack W. Barnett

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Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Pursuivant

Also present were the following members of Colorado Lodges: John G. Sanaggin, Roy L. Smith, Everett P. Wilson, Fred W. Kovach, Buell E. Fuller, John H. Seymore, W. J. Blair, O t t o Aron, Robert W. Helffer, F. Weldon Harris, and Gordon Merrick. M-". W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master, proceded to present a seventy-five year emblem to Brother Sylvester Hobart, a resident of Ft. Collins, and a member of Glen Elder Lodge No. 294, Glen Elder, Kansas. Brother Hobart, who at ninety-nine years of age is active, was accompanied by his young wife of ninety-three, his son, Brother Franklin Hobart and his wife, Judy and grandson, Franklin Jr. AH those serving as protem Grand Lodge Officers were members of Glen Elder Lodge, and had traveled to Ft. Collins to take part in honoring Brother Hobart. Most were accompanied by their wives. T h e Secretary of Glen Elder Lodge, Brother W. Preston Lowdermilk, brought Brother Hobart's original Masonic petition. He received his first degree in January of 1900, his second degree on M a r c h 10, 1900, and was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason on April 2 1 , 1900. M - ' . W-". Haggard then presented the family with Kansas Masonic Bicentennial coins as a momento of the occasion, after which Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. All present then proceeded to the home of Brother Gordon Merrick. Secretary of Ft. Collins Lodge where refreshments were served by Ft. Collins Chapter of O.E.S. under the leadership of Sister Judy Mclvey, Worthy Matron. T h e sincere thanks of the Grand Lodge of Kansas are extended to Brother Gordon Merrick for having made the arrangements for this memorable occasion. FORREST D .

Grand

HAGGARD

Master

ATTEST: RALPH D .

as Grand

WALKER

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Hall of Siloam Lodge No. 225 Topeka, Kansas February 6, 1975 A Special Communication of the M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was declared open in Ample Form in the hall of Siloam Lodge No. 225 by M - ' . W-'- Forrest D. Haggard, who declared Siloam Lodge No. 225 and the Grand Lodge of Kansas opened simultaneously. This Special Communi-

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cation was called for the purpose of presenting W . ' . Frederick Eaton Smith a 75 year emblem. T h e following Grand Lodge officers or their proxy assisted. M-'. W-". Forrest D. Haggard Grand Master R.'. W-'. Robert H. Arnold Deputy Grand Master W.". Frederick E. Smith (No. 225) as Grand Senior Warden W-'. Robert G. Jackson (No. 402) as Grand Junior Warden R.'. W-'- Harold N. Nichols as Grand Treasurer R.'. W-'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr Grand Secretary W.'. J. Robert Swan (No. 225) as Grand Chaplain W.'. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Senior Deacon W-'. William W. Cope (No. 402) as Grand Junior Deacon W.'. Glenn K n a p p (No. 45) as Grand Marshal W-'- Cecil S. Carter (No. 51) (Asst. Lee.) . . as Grand Sword Bearer W.". Warren E. Walquist (No. 225) as Grand' Senior Steward W-'. John H. Gilman (No. 225) as Grand Junior Steward R.'. W . ' . Tony E. Partridge Grand Pursuivant W.". Barry A. Kramer (No. 225) as Grand Tyler W.". Henry T. Hastings (No. 225) as Asst. Tyler T h e Grand Master recognized and asked M . ' . W-'- Richard D . Kelsey, P G M , to be seated in the East. R.". W-'- Chester T. Kelsey, D D G M / A L , Area 6 and R.'. W-'. William E. Bogue, D D G M , District No. 21 were also seated in the East at the request of the Grand Master. R.". W . ' . William E. Carey, D D G M , District 19 and W- â&#x20AC;˘ Morris Sykes, Credentials Committee were also in attendance a n d recognized. Brother Frederick Eaton Smith was escorted to the west of the Altar by the Grand Senior Deacon. A chair was brought forward, but Brother Smith said he preferred to stand, this in spite of his 98 years of age. T h e Grand Master, M . ' . W.'. Forrest D. Haggard, presented Brother Smith with a newly designed 75 year diamond emblem. Noting Brother Smith began his Masonic career in Wetmore Lodge and later served that Lodge as Worshipful Master. All in attendance, more than 70, rose and gave Brother Smith a warm applause. When called upon for response, he remarked he was just speechless. T h e Grand Master displayed a picture given to him by Brother Roscoe Moore of Lawrence. This photograph was taken more than 70 years ago and was taken in Wetmore Lodge and included the Lodge officers and members. Brother Smith is included in this picture. O n orders from the Grand Master, this photograph was placed in the Archives of Siloam Lodge No. 225 at the Grand Lodge building. Fifty year members present were asked to stand. T e n were in attendance. R.'. W- â&#x20AC;˘ Kenneth N. Pomeroy was recognized. Brother Pomeroy stated he received the degrees in 1912 and was a 50 year Past Master of Orient Lodge No. 51. W . ' . OUie Woodman was also recognized and stated he received the degrees in Wetmore Lodge No. 53 in 1908 and later, because of consolidation become a member of Polar Star Lodge No. 130. He served as Master in Wetmore Lodge in 1915 and in Polar Star Lodge in 1959. H e jokingly remarked he had served the Lodge as every, officer but it took him 60 years to get to be Tyler. T h e Grand Master asked for questions or comments from the floor.

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then spoke of the importance of Masonry to the world and human dignity to the individual. Further noting the importance, the desire to associate with each other and fellowship and the desire to know one's Creator. No further business appearing, Siloam Lodge No. 225 and the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas were declared closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree by the Grand Master. F O R R E S T D . HAGGARD

Grand ATTEST: .ALBERT O .

Grand

ARNOLD,

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JR.

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WARRANT ACCOUNTS Date 2-20-74 2-20-74 2-20-74 2-21-74 2-25-74 2-25-74 2-25-74 2-26-74 2-27-74 2-27-74 2-27-74 2-27-74 2-27-74 2-27-74 2-28-74 2-28-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 4-74 3- 6-74 3- 6-74 3- 6-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3-12-74 3-12-74 3-12-74 3-12-74 3-13-74 3-13-74 3-15-74 3-16-74 3-15-74 3-15-74 3-15-74 3-20-74 3-20-74 3-20-74

No. Favor of For Amount 1—Roland E. White, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e & Expense $ 44.80 2—Frank T. Moore, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee & Expense 34.40 3—Cecil S. Carter, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee & Expense 55.60 4—Robert W. Domme, PM., P o s t a g e and Express 236.00 5—Daily Republican, Masonic Education 462.65 6—Lawrence D. Winegardner, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees & Expense . . 61.00 7—Charles D. Gallipeau, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees & E x p e n s e 44.11 8—Kansas Bankamericard, Automobile Expense 22.10 9—Cecil S. Carter, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees & Expense 37.10 10—Harvey L. Henderson, Lecturer's Fees & Expense 183.00 11—J. Earl Oden, Lecturer's Fees & Expense 149.20 12—Milton F. Thompson, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees & Expense 92.40 13—Clarence W. Sills, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees & Expense 145.70 14—Charles D. Gallipeau, Lecturer's Fees & Expense 41.07 16—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 20.00 16—REA Express, P o s t a g e & Express . 13.12 17—Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master's Contingent F u n d . . 4,000.00 18—J. Paul Carver, Committee Allowance 60.00 19—Carroll C. Arnett, Committee Allowance 10.00 20—William E. Bradford, Committee Allowance 60.00 21—Arthur C. Hodgson, Committee Allowance 60.00 22—Basil G. Marhoffer, Committee Allowance 50.00 23—Woodrow W. Coleman ,Committee Allowance 50.00 24—Richard D. Kelsey, Committee Allowance 50.00 25—Benny L. Holloway, Committee Allowance 50.00 26—John D. Cunningham, Committee Allowance 50.00 27—Ralph E. Wilson, Committee Allowance 60.00 28—H. Jackson Staton, Committee Allowance 50.00 29—Owen E. Hodgson, Committee Allowance 25.00 30—Floyd S. Ecord, Committee Allowance 300.00 31—J. Earl Oden, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees & Expense 25.00 32—^Robert H. Arnold, Grand Officers Travel Expense 44.86 33—Ben W. Graybill, Masonic Education 99.94 34—Charles Wretling, Grand Officers Travel Expense 27.20 3.5—Earl M. Sitton, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees & Expense 168.00 36—Cecil S. Carter. L e c t u r e r ' s Fees & Expense 32.30 37—Richard A. Porter, Annual Communication Expense . . . . 5,600.00 38^—G. G. Tauber Company, Annual Communication Expense 98.50 39—Topeka E n g r a v i n g Co., Masonic Education $26.96 Stationery & P r i n t i n g ...14.24 41.20 40—Gold Specialties P t g . , Stationery & P r i n t i n g 39.28 41—A. B. Dick Co. ( Stationery & P r i n t i n g 91.60 42—Allen F . Gerye, Committee Allowance 375.00 43—Kolarik Bookbinding Co., Library Expense 56.77 44—E-Kan Equipment, Inc., Grand Lodge Bldg. Repair .. 12.32 45—Johnson Service Co., Grand Lodge Bldg. Repair 46.84 46—Larned Greenhouse, Miscellaneous Expense 12.36 47.—Rosemary Gardens, Miscellaneous Expense 7.76 48—Swank P r i n t i n g , Items for Resale 6.00 49—J. P. L u t h e r Co., Items for Resale 110.00 50—Frank T. Moore, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees & Expense 25.00 51—Acme Radio Supply, Inc., Annual Communication Exp. . . 13.34 52—Forrest D. Haggard, Automobile Expense 2,296.00 53—Forrest D. H a g g a r d , Automobile Expense 272.00 54—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Secretary's Allowance 425.74 56—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Items for Resale 80.00 56—Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis, P u r c h a s e of Stock. . . . 1,940.37 67—Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis, P u r c h a s e of Stock . . . . 3,457.86 58—Forrest D. H a g g a r d , Grand Officers Eravel E x p e n s e . . 25.35 59—Standard P r i n t i n g Co., P r i n t i n g Annual P r o c e e d i n g s . . 2,078.40 60—Wolf's Camera Shop, Masonic Education 3.62 61—^Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 320.00 62—Richard A. Porter, Annual Communication Expense . . . 600.00 63—Cleo F . Clark Company, Replacement of Equipment . . . 1,113.72

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WARRANT Date 3-20-74 3-20-74 3-20-74 3-20-74 3-20-74 3-22-74 3-22-74 3-25-74 3-26-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-28-74 3-29-74 4- 1-74 4- 2-74 4- 2-74 4- 3-74 4- 3-74 4- 3-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74

4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 5-74 4-10-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-15-74 4-15-74 4-15-74 4-15-74 4-16-74 4-16-74 4-16-74 4-17-74

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No, Favor of For 6 4 — J . Fred Williamson, Automobile Experise $79.62 Gr. Officers Travel 90.90 65—Sherman Texaco Service, Automobile Expense 6 6 — E v a n s Motor Service, Automobile E x p e n s e 67—Buell Motor Company, Automobile E x p e n s e 68—Kaw Valley Bank & T r u s t , P u r c h a s e of Treasury Bill . 6 9 — L a w r e n c e D. W i n e g a r d n e r , L e c t u r e r ' s Fees & Expense . . 70—Graves Truck Line Inc., P o s t a g e and Express 7 1 — J a m e s L. W i t h e r s , Comm. on Bi-Centennial 72—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 7 3 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Grand M a s t e r ' s Allowance 74—William E. M o n t g o m e r y , Grand T r e a s u r e r ' s Allowance . 75—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Grand S e c r e t a r y ' s Allowance . . . 76—Ben W. Graybill, Masonic Education 77—Kaw Valley Bank & T r u s t , FICA & F W H Taxes 78—Charles S. McGinness, Masonic Education 79—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 8 0 — M a r k Cavender, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 81—Graves Truck Lines, Inc., P o s t a g e & Express 82—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s C h a r g e for o v e r d r a f t a t Bank 83—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 85—Director of Admissions, Comm. on Public Schools 84—Robert D. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express S t a n d a r d Printing Co., A n n u a l Communication Expense . . . . 87—Rex L. Broker, Grand M a s t e r ' s Jewel 88—Topeka E n g r a v i n g Co., Masonic Ed $21.73 Stationery & P t g 7.20 8 9 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Masonic Ed $122.50 Gr. Officers Travel 43.95 Automobile Exp. 137.16 90—Daily Republican, Masonic Education 91—Hall Lithographing Co., Masonic Education 92—William F. M c i n t o s h , Grand Officers Travel Exp 9 3 — Q u a t u o r Coronati Lodge, Library E x p e n s e 94—A. B. Dick Co., Stationery & P r i n t i n g 95—Gold Specialties, Stationery & P r i n t i n g 96—Graphic Arts Services, Stationery & P r i n t i n g 97—Krieg's Flowers, Miscellaneous E x p e n s e 9 8 — J . C. Darling Co., Miscellaneous E x p e n s e 99—Swank P r i n t i n g , Stationery & P r i n t i n g 100—J. M. Hart Company, Items for Resale 1 0 1 — L o u - W a l t Corporation, Items for Resale 102—Henry Sales & Service, Capital I n v e s t m e n t Account . . . . 103—Webb Belting & Supply, Capital I n v e s t m e n t Account . . . . 104—Robert W: Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 105—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 106—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 107—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Gr. Secretary's Allowance 108—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 109—Nationwide P a p e r s , Inc.. Stationery & Printing 110—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 111—Director of Admissions, Public School Committee Highland J r . College 112—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 113—Robert W. Dommee, P.M., Items for Resale 114—Morgan Guaranty T r u s t Co., P u r c h a s e of Stock 116—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 1 1 6 — K a n s a s Dept. of Rev., St. Inc. Tax Withheld (Gr. S e c r e t a r y ' s Allowance) 117—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 118—Ralph D. Walker, Grand Officers Travel $ 38.80 Masonic Education 84.30 119—Kaw Valley Bank & T r u s t , P u r c h a s e of Treas. Bills . .

Amount 170.52 23.49 30.99 99.83 9.621.50 54.80 22.74 92.15 100.00 188.30 47.07 464.27 47.07 343.18 125.00 750.00 18.00 22.74 8.20 12.00 9.00 100.00 200.00 128.86 1,230.00 28.93

303.61 3,882.40 49.68 38.35 9.00 124.30 13.41 12.01 7.25 9.00 10.35 1,283.41 246.79 412.55 976.01 13.40 8.20 28.10 464.27 8.50 172.33 7.10 500.00 20.47 80.00 232.50 199.00 48.50 1.30 28,793.90

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WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continued Date 4-17-74 4-18-74 4-19-74 4-22-74 4-2C-74 4-26-74 4-30-74 4-30-74 4-30-74 5- 7-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74

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5-10-74 6-10-74 6-10-74 6-14-74 6-14-74 5-16-74 5-22-74 5-22-74 5-28-74

5.- 2 8 . -74 5.- 2 8 . •74 5-•28- •74 5.•28. •74 5-•29.•74 5 -29 -74 5--29- •74 5-•29-•74 5-•29-•74

No. F a v o r of For 120—Masonic Service Association, Dues 1 2 1 — R o b e r t W . D o m m e , P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 1 2 2 — R o b e r t W. D o m m e , P.M., P o s t a g e & Express, 123—Robert W. D o m m e , P.M., Postage & Express 1 2 4 — A l b e r t O. A r n o l d , J r . , G r . S e c r e t a r y ' s A l l o w a n c e 1 2 6 — K a w Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 1 2 6 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Automobile E x p e n s e $211.33 Masonic Education 271.79 127—Robert H. Arnold, Masonic Education 128—Chester L. Gilbert, Masonic Education 129—Robert H. Arnold, Masonic Education $ 24.18 Gr. Officers T r a v e l 132.65 1 3 0 — C o n f . of G r . M a s t e r s , G r . M a s t e r s & S e c ' y C o n f 1 3 1 — H i l l m e r L e a t h e r Shop, Masonic Ed 1 3 2 — A c m e Radio Supply, Masonic Ed 1 3 3 — A d d r e s s o g r a p h & Mult., Masonic E d 134—Hall Lithographing, Masonic Ed 135—Western Books, Library Expense 136—Swank Printing, Stationery & Printing 137—Nationwide Paper, Stationery & Printing 138—Gold Specialties, Stationery & Printing 139—Elliotts Key & Mower, Bldg. Repair 140—Cardinal Bldg. Service, Bldg. Repair 141—Scott Glass, Bldg. Repair 1 4 2 — K a n s a s S h e e t M e t a l Co., B l d g . R e p a i r 1 4 3 — J o h n s o n S e r v i c e Co., B l d g . R e p a i r 1 4 4 — B e s t o r G. B r o w n L o d g e , M i s c e l l a n e o u s 1 4 5 — T h e Courier-Tribune, Miscellaneous 146—Swank Printing, Resale 147—Capitol City, Inc., Resale 148—McCall Electric, Capitol Invest. Acct 1 4 9 — W e b b Belting & Supply, Capitol Invest. Acct 1 5 0 — A n d e r s o n P h o t o Co., B i c e n t e n n i a l C o m m i t t e e A 1 6 1 — K a w Valley Bank & Trust, Public Schools Committee .. 1 6 2 — J e r r y Rogers, Director, KU, Public Schools C o m m i t t e e . . . ( M a r y C. C l a r k , E s s a y W i n n e r ) 1 5 3 — J e r r y Rogers, Director, KU, Public Schools C o m m i t t e e . . (Calvin Kroeker, E s s a y W i n n e r ) 1 5 4 — C o n r a d F. J o h n s o n , Grand Officer's T r a v e l 1 6 6 — C h e s t e r L . G i l b e r t , G r . Off. T r a v e l $ 35.00 Masonic Educ 57.40 156—Allen F. Gerye, Misc. Expense (Form 990) 157—J. Fred Williamson, Masonic Education 1 5 8 — C a p i t a l F e d e r a l S a v i n g s & L o a n A s s n . , T r a n s f e r of F u n d s 1 6 9 — A l b e r t O. A r n o l d , J r . , G r . S e c r e t a r y ' s A l l o w a n c e 160—Brown Tree Service, Miscellaneous Expense 161—Richard D. Kelsey, Masonic Education 1 6 2 — W m . F. Mcintosh, Masonic Education 1 6 3 — W i c h i t a S t a t e University, Public Schools C o m m i t t e e . . 1 6 4 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , I t e m s for R e s a l e $400.00 Auto. Expense 208.14 G r . Off. T r a v e l 173.22 Masonic Educ 340.78 1 6 5 — R a l p h D. W a l k e r , Masonic E d u c 26.00 G r . Off. T r a v e l 28.00 1 6 6 — A l b e r t O. A r n o l d , J r . , M a s o n i c E d u c a t i o n 167—Chester L. Gilbert, Masonic Education $ 89.60 G r . Off. T r a v e l 8.20 1 6 8 — T h e Daily Republican, Masonic E d u c a t i o n 169—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 1 7 0 — R o b e r t W . D o m m e , P.M., P e r m i t No. 603 (3rd Class) 1 7 1 — R o b e r t W . D o m m e , P.M., 2nd Class P o s t a g e ( K s . M a s o n ) 172—Hartnett Co., I n c . , R e s a l e 1 7 3 — J . M. H a r t Co., Inc., R e s a l e

Amount 1,980.18 4.80 6.20 B.OD 464.27 329.28 483.12 64.00 35.53 156.83 180.00 387.32 6.83 218.19 165.26 10.55 '10.35 74.50 26.18 328.35 103.00 12.42 147.23 57.98 5.00 2.20 5.00 47.13 37.33 40.99 12.88 168.75 500.00 100.00 60.00 92.40 52.50 52.43 30,000.00 464.27 40.00 166.01 106.47 200.00

1,122.64 53.00 00.43 97.80 2,394.76 299.00 100.00 300.00 1,061.80 165.60

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March

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continued Date 5-29-74 5-29-74 5-29-74 5-29-74 5-29-74 5-30-74 5-30-74 5-30-74 5-30-74 5-30-74 5-30-74 5-30-74 6- 3-74 6- 3-74 6- 3-74 6- 3-74 3-74 3-74 3-74 3-74 6-74 7-74 6-10-74 6-11-74 6-14-74 6-13-74 6-17-74 6-17-74 fi-18-74 6-19-74 6-19-74 6-21-74 6-21-74

6-24-74 6-24-74 6-25-74 6-25-74 6-26-74 6-26-74 5-26-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 6-28-74

No. F a v o r of For 174—Elliot's Key Supply, BIdg. Repair 176—McCoy Publ. & Mas. Supply, Resale 1 7 6 — J o h n s o n Service. BIdg. Repair 1 7 7 — S t a n d a r d Printing, Stationery & P r i n t i n g 178—Lord's Flowers, Miscellaneous E x p e n s e 179—Swank Printing, Resale 180—A. B. Dick, Stationery & P r i n t i n g 181—Peacock Flowers, Miscellaneous 182—Webb Belting Co., Capitol I n v e s t m e n t Acct 183—Capitol City, Inc., Resale 184—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Sec'y Allowance 185—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, PICA & Fed. W H Taxes 186—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 187—Ralph D. Walker, Gr. Off. Travel E x p e n s e 188—William F . Mcintosh, Gr. Off. T r a v e l E x p e n s e 189—Robert H. Arnold, Gr. Off. Travel E x p e n s e $ 81.90 Masonic Education 51.39 190—B'red Pechin, Gr. Lodge Pub. Comm. E x p 191—Ben. W. Graybill, Gr. Lodge P u b . Comm. E x p 192—David L. Smith, Gr. Tyler's Allowance 193—Orval E. Weeks, Asst. Gr. Tyler's Allowance 194—MacMillan Ward, Inc., Items for Resale 195—Office of Admissions, Wichita S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y , Committee on Public Schools 1 9 6 — R o b e r t W . Domme. P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 197—Paul E . Murphy, Masonic Education 198—Albert O. Arnold, Grand Secretary's Allowance 1 9 9 — K a w Valley Bank, Public Schools (S. Bond) 2 0 0 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 2 0 1 — T h e W e s t e r n Times, Bi-Centennial Committee 2 0 2 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., I t e m s for Resale ( P . Cards) 203—Ralph D. Walker, Grand Officer's Travel E x p e n s e 204—Vivian Wild, Grand Lodge Publication Comm 2 0 5 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s (Box R e n t ) 2 0 6 — F o r r e s t D. Haggard, A u t o E x p e n s e $505.46 Masonic Education 100.00 Items for Resale 20.00 2 0 7 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 208—William E . Bogue, Stationery & P r i n t i n g 209—Overland Park Christian Church, Stationery & P r i n t i n g . 2 1 0 — W . F . Mcintosh, Grand Officer's Travel Expense . . . 211—Masonic Foundation, Lulu Nichols Memorial 212—Cook P a i n t & Varnish Co., Gr. Lodge BIdg. Repair 213—Montgomery Ward & Co., Gr. Lodge BIdg. Repair . . . . 214—^Hall Lithograph, Masonic Education 2 1 6 — P a u l V. Jordan, BIdg. Repair 2 1 6 — K s . Electric Supply, BIdg. Repair 2 1 7 — J a m e s Withers, Bi-Centcnnial Comm 218—Hall Lithograph, Stationery & P r i n t i n g 2 1 9 — L o u - W a l t Corp., Gr. Master's Apron & Jewel 2 2 0 — L o r d ' s Flowers, Miscellaneous 2 2 1 — P a n t a g r a p h Print., Dist. of List of Lodges 222—Topeka Engraving, Annual Proceedings 223—VOIDED 224—MaCoy Publ. & Supply, Items for Resale 2 2 5 — E x h i b i t o r s Film, P o s t a g e & Express 2 2 6 — J e r r y Rogers (Debbie P . ) , Public School Comm 2 2 7 — F o r r e s t D. Haggard, Grand M a s t e r ' s Allowance 228—William E . Montgomery, Grand T r e a s u r e r ' s Allowance . . 229—Ben W . Graybill, Masonic Education 230—Albert O. Arnold, Grand Secretary's Allowance 2 3 1 — K a w Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 2 3 2 — M o n t g o m e r y Ward & Co., BIdg. & Repair 2 3 3 — S h r a k e Electric, Inc., BIdg. & Repair

Amount 4T9T 233.76 288.79 84.25 33.39 5.00 211.91 15.60 67.14 16.82 464.27 329.28 15.70 149.33 24.00 133.29 25.00 249.41 50.00 30.00 37.61 100.00 8.90 16.70 464.27 18.76 8.60 314.61 80.00 122.00 30.00 28.80 625.46 7.10 30.00 37.18 72.45 10.00 12.25 33.49 1,599.09 103.65 76.99 721.35 72.46 72.04 13.36 101.00 14.00 4.00 3.46 600.00 188.30 47.07 47.07' 464.27 364.37 804.33 362.70

1974-75

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

Date 6-28-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 7- 1-74 7- 8-74 7- 8-74 7- 8-74 7- 8-74 7- 9-74 7- 9-74 7-10-74 7-12-74 7-12-74 7-18-74 7-19-74 7-23-74

No. Favor of For 234—Brown Tree Service, Miscellaneous 235—Fred Pechin, Publ. Comm. Expense 236—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Officer's Travel 237—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 238—Topeka E n g r a v i n g Co., P r i n t i n g Annual Proceedings . . . . 239—Simon A r t Studio, Miscellaneous Expense 240—Director of Taxation ( K S ) , Kansas Income Taxes . . . 241—Capitol City, Inc., Replacement of Equipment 242—Overland Park Christian Church, P o s t a g e & Express . . . . 243—Kansas S t a t e Historical Society, Library Expense 244—Macmillan Ward, Inc., Items for Resale 245—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary's Allowance . . . . 246—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., P o s t a g e & Express (Petty Cash) 247—REA Express, P o s t a g e & Express 248—Wichita S t a t e University, Comm. on Public Schools . . . . 249—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Officers T r a v e l . . . . ? 46.90 Miscellaneous Expense . . . 3.63 250—^Forrest D. H a g g a r d , Masonic Education $100.00 Auto. Exp 559.41 251—Ben W. Graybill, Publications Comm. Expense 252—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary's Allowance . . . . 253—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 254—Robert W. Domme, P.M., 2nd Class Postage (Ks. Mas.) 255—Robert W. Domme. P.M., P o s t a g e & Expense 266—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 267—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 268—William Montgomery, Grand Officer's Travel 269—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express Brown Tree Service, Miscellaneous 261—Fred Pechin, Publications Comm. Expense 262—Magnuson Signs, Bldg. Repair 263—Forsell Co., Inc., Bldg. Repair 264—Topeka E n g r a v i n g Co., Annual Proceedings 265—Russell Florist, Miscellaneous Expense 266—Masonic Service Assn., Miscellaneous Expense 267—J. P. L u t h e r Co., Items for Resale 268—McMillan Ward Inc., Items for Resale 269—Daily Republican, P r i n t Law Books 270—Daily Republican, Masonic Education 271—Modern Office Methods, Bldg. Repair 272—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 273—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 274—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 275—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Expense 276—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 277—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 278—Albert O. Arnold, Grand Secretary's Allowance 279—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 280—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 281—Robert W. Domm.e, P.M., ( P e r m i t 603), Postage & Exp. 282—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 283—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 284—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 285—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 286—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 287—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 288—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 289—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 290—Washburn University, Public School Comm 291—Kansas S t a t e University, Public School Comm 292—Ralph D. Walker, Grand Officer's Travel Exp 293—Cecil S. Carter, Ritualistic Comm 294—Thomas C. Raum, Jr., DeMolay 295—Robert W. Domme, P.M., (Per. 603) Postage & Express

117

W A R R A N T ACCOVNTS—continued

7-29-74 7-30-74 7-30-74 7-30-74 8- 1-74 8- 2-74 8- 2-74 8- 5-74 8- 5-74 8- 5-74 8- 5-74 5-74 6-74 5-74 5-74 8- 5-74 6-74 8- 5-74 8- 6-74 8- 6-74 8- 6-74 8- 6-74 8- 8-74 8- 9-74 8-12-74 8-13-74 8-14-74 8-14-74 8-15-74 8-16-74 8-16-74 8-16-74 8-19-74 8-20-74 8-21-74 8-22-74 8-23-74 8-26-74 8-26-74 8-26-74 8-26-74 8-27-74 8-27-74 8-27-74 8-27-74

Amount 4.00 25.00 22.13 4.20 21.74 35.00 55.50 167.67 105.00 3.00 22.39 404.27 20.00 19.41 500.00 60.53 659.41 307.91 464.27 329.28 300.00 12.50 219.00 7.20 100.20 16.00 4.00 25.00 47.61 147.60 9.20 11.85 2.10 120.00 48.78 1,297.84 2,425.46 160.00 7.00 11.20 5.10 19.40 1.10 2.90 464.27 3.00 2.80 200.00 60.00 8.10 1.20 .60 1.28 2.50 167.00 2.60 100.00 300.00 216.00 24.60 1,000.00 200.00

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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E

March

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continued Date 8-27-74 8-28-74 8-28-74 8-28-74 8-28-74 8-28-74 8-28-74 8-28-74 S-28-74 8-28-74 8-29-74 8-29-74 8-29-74 8-29-74 8-29-74 8-29-74 8-29-74 8-29-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 9- 6-74 9- 9-74 9- 9-74 9- 9-74 9- 9-74 9- 9-74 9- 9-74 9- 9-74 9-10-74 9- 9-74 9-10-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-12-74 9-13-74 9-13-74 9-16-74 9-16-74 9-16-74 9-16-74 9-18-74

No. F a v o r of For 296—Kinduell Screen P r o d u c t s , I t e m s for Resale 2 9 7 — S t a n d a r d Printing, Annual Proceedings 298—Hall Lithographing Co., Masonic Ed 2 9 9 — L o u - W a l t Corp., Resale 300—VOID See No. 298 301—Vivian Wild, Comm. on Publications 3 0 2 — L o r d ' s Flowers, Miscellaneous 303—Lawrence Winegardner, Ritualistic Comm 3 0 4 — G a r n e t t e Greene, Ritualistic Comm 3 0 6 — E a r l M. Sitton, Ritualistic Comm 306—Exhibitors Film, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 307—Swank Printing, Resale 3 0 8 — B u s i n e s s Envelope Mfg. Resale (18.75) S t a t . & P . (365.69) 309—Gold Specialties, Stationery & P r i n t i n g 310—Topeka Engraving, Annual Proceedings 311—Anderson Photo Co., Comm. on P u b 312—Blaker Studio Royal, Masonic Education 3 1 3 — K a n s a s State Historical Society, Miscellaneous Expense 314—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand S e c r e t a r y ' s Allowance 315—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank & T r u s t , PICA & F W H Taxes. . . 3 1 6 - ^ K . Maynard C u r t s , Rit. Comm. & Off. Allowance 317—C. W. Sills, Rit. Comm 3 1 8 — F o r r e s t D. Haggard, A u t o Exp. & Mas. Ed 3 1 9 — K a n s a s Masonic Foundation, Misc. E x p e n s e (Mrs. Kelsey) 320—R. L. Polk, Library E x p e n s e 321—Elbe's, Miscellaneous E x p e n s e 322—Dwight T. Smith, Conference Dues 3 2 3 — J . Earl Oden, Ritualistic Comm 324—Nationwide Papers, Stationery & P r i n t i n g 325—Graphic Arts, Inc., Stationery & P r i n t i n g 3 2 6 — L o u - W a l t , Resale 327—Hall Litho. Co., Inc., Resale 328—Brown Tree Service, Miscellaneous 329—Fred Pechin, Publications Comm 3 3 0 — F r a n k T. Moore, Ritualistic Comm 3 3 1 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Ritualistic Comm 332—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 333—Robert H . Arnold, Grand Officers T r a v e l Expense 334—American Legion P o s t No. 190, Masonic Edu. Ward. Sch. 335—Chester Sparks, Masonic Education W a r d . Sch 336—Thomas McClellan, Masonic Education W a r d . Sch 337—Gerald D. Kaup, Masonic Education Ward. Sch 338—Fred S. Evans, Masonic Education Ward. Sch 3 3 9 — J a m e s Paulsen, Masonic Education Ward. Sch 3 4 0 — K e s t e r Gentzler, Masonic Education Ward. Sch 3 4 1 — W a l t e r A. Tegtmeyer, Masonic Education Ward. Sch. . . . 342—Delbert W. Berry, Masonic Education Ward. Sch 343—RoUin B. Ashley, Masonic Education Ward. Sch 344—William A. Caughey, Masonic Education Ward. Sch 345—Charles Southard, Jr., Masonic Education Ward. Sch. . 3 4 6 — W a l t e r E. Gulick, Masonic Education Ward. Sch. . . . 3 4 7 — J a m e s V. Behan, Masonic Education Ward. Sch 3 4 8 — J . E m a n u e l White, Masonic Education Ward. Sch 349—Daniel S. Ray, Masonic Education W a r d . Sch 350—Norman D, Sherman, Masonic Education Ward. Sch 351—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 352—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand S e c r e t a r y ' s Allowance . . . . 353—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 3 5 4 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 355—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 356—^Robert W. Domme, Items for Resale 357—The Daily Republican, History of t h e Grand Lodge . 358—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s

Amount 42.54 2,112.56 481.28 167.46 54.00 12.42 3S.25 54.00 22.40 3.46 5.00 384.44 14.91 19.67 113.30 10.35 3.11 464.27 329.28 96.10 50.00 397.17 T5.00 12.00 39.88 42.50 72.00 93.12 2.60 177.33 1,318.59 4.00 25.00 17.80 41.10 " 8.52 116.15 50.00 46.15 51.20 38.00 18.00 32.00 29.20 20.00 21.00 32.60 19.00 25.00 18.00 12.40 18.00 25.60 30.00 13.38 464.27 6.40 13.00 243.00 80.00 3.O00.O0 4.60

1974-75

GRAND LODGE O F K A N S A S

119

W A R R A N T ACCOUNTS—conimuerf Date 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74

No. Favor of For 3 5 9 — J e r r y Fann, Masonic Education 360—Amos Beyer, Masonic Education 361—Russell George, Masonic Education 362—Lester Naylor, Masonic Education 363—Carl Harder, Masonic Education 364—Lee Anthony, Masonic Education 365—Ray C. Hopson, Masonic Education 366—L. D. Winegardner, Masonic Education 367—J. W a y n e McNown, Masonic Education 368—Bernard Moore, Masonic Education 369—Joe N . Conley, Masonic Education 370—Woodrow W. Coleman, Masonic Education 371—Benton F . Luse, Masonic Education 372—Ben Boyles, Masonic Education 373—M. F . Thompson, Masonic Education 374—Harry Kennedy, Masonic Education 375—Paul C. Hibbard, Masonic Education 376—Edward E. Case, Masonic Education 377—Theodore Grindol, Masonic Education 378—Billy J. Smith, Masonic Education 379—Gerald H. Townsend, Masonic Education 380—Aaron R. Badger, Masonic Education 381—Edward C. Verbeke, Masonic Education 382—Frank Ingalls, Masonic Education 383—Richard E. Janzen, Masonic Education 384—Wm. D. Ringquist, Masonic Education 385—Howard H. Brown, Masonic Education 386—Raymond R. Haden, Masonic Education 387—Myron D. Kidwell, Masonic Education 388—Wesley C. Stephens, Masonic Education 389—Robert J. Shippee, Masonic Education 390—Robert C. Williams, Masonic Education 391—Marvin E. Ury, Masonic Education 392—John Robbins, Masonic Education 393—John D. Rhoads, Masonic Education 394—Frank Testorff, Masonic Education 395—Carl E. Price, Masonic Educatio'n 396—Edward E. L a t t a , Masonic Education 397—Karl W. E r n s t , Masonic Education 398—Chester Gilbert, Masonic Education 399—Terry L. Clites, Masonic Education 400—Tom H. Lowman, Masonic Education 401—Wayne H. Rollf, Masonic Education 402—Vearl M. Webb, Masonic Education 403—Bert C. Findley, Masonic Education 404—Raymond C. McNeley, Masonic Education 406—Larry R. Decker, Masonic Education 406—Francis Gillihan, Masonic Education 407—Lester M. Alderfer, Masonic Education 408—Raymond E. Bradley, Masonic Education 4 0 9 — F r a n k Testorff, Masonic Education 410—Lyman Snodderley, Masonic Education 411—Austin G. Hailey, Masonic Education 412—Landon Abel, Masonic Education 413—VOID 414—Charles L. Rostine, Masonic Education 415—L. D. Bradley, Masonic Education 416—Frederick Turpen, Masonic Education 417—Dean Cooley, Masonic Education 4 1 8 — J e s s e E. Bean, Masonic Education 419—Don Robinett, Masonic Education 420—Ralph D. Walker, Masonic Education 421—Wm. E. Bogue, Masonic Education 422—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express

Amount 6.60 8.00 10.80 8.00 14.40 10.60 90.00 26.20 25.60 22.00 18.40 22.20 60.00 25.00 25.00 22.80 14.00 10.30 30.40 30.40 20.00 10.00 16.00 10.20 12.50 20.00 15.80 13.50 12.70 18.00 24.00 23.00 23.00 17.00 8.00 14.60 35.20 27.00 23.00 28.92 10.00 16.60 12.00 30.00 22.40 46.00 13.20 20.00 26.00 24.60 17.20 16.00 7.00 22.60 19.00 48.20 40.60 29.40 11.40 35.00 111.30 12.70 10.90

120

PROCEEDIINGS O F T H E

March

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—contmuerf Date 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-20-74 9-23-74 9-23-74 9-24-74 9-24-74 9-24-74 9-24-74 9-25-74 9-26-74 9-26-74 9-26-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 10- 2-74 10- 2-74 10- 2-74

10- 2-74 10- 8-74 10-10-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 lO-n-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-14-74 10-11-74 10-15-74 10-15-74 10-17-74 10-18-74 10-18-74 10-18-74 10-18-74 10-21-74 10-22-74 10-22-74

10-22-74 10-22-74 10-23-74

No. F a v o r of For 4 2 3 — W . F . Mcintosh, Grand Officer's Travel 4 2 4 — S h r a k e Electric, Inc., Capital I n v e s t m e n t 4 2 5 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Masonic Education 4 2 6 — J . M. Hart, Items for Resale $462.36 Masonic Education 408.31 4 2 7 — T h e Daily Republican, Capital I n v e s t m e n t s 4 2 8 — R o b e r t W. Domme. P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 429—San Bernardino Masonic Service Bureau, Miscellaneous . 4 3 0 — T r a v i s Spencer, Grand Officer's Travel 4 3 1 — T h e Kansas Masonic Foundation, Miscellaneous E x p e n s e 432—Ben W. Graybill, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 4 3 3 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Grand M a s t e r s ' Conference 4 3 4 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 435—Overland Park Christian Church, P o s t a g e & Express . . . . 436—Gold Specialties, Stationery & Printing 437—Ralph D. Walker, Grand Officer's Travel Expense 438—Albert O. Arnold, Grand Secretary's Allowance 4 3 9 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Grand Master's Allowance 440—William Montgomery, Grand T r e a s u r e r ' s Allowance 441—Ben W. Graybill, Capital I n v e s t m e n t s 4 4 2 — K a w Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 443—Ben W. Graybill, Publications Comm 4 4 4 — H a r r y Klitzner Co., Bi-Centennial Comm 445—Robei-t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 4 4 6 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 4 4 7 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Grand Master's Scc'y $200.00 Masonic Education 3.00 Auto E x p e n s e 296.20 447A—Robert W. Domme. P.M., P o s t a g e & Express . 4 4 8 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 449—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 4 50—A. B. Dick Co., Stationery & Printing 4 5 1 — J . M. H a r t Co., Stationery & Printing 452—Swank P r i n t i n g , Items for Resale 4 5 3 — L o u - W a l t Corp., Items for Resale 454—Macoy Publ. & Mas. Supply, Items for Resale 4 5 5 — J . M. H a r t Co., Items for Resale 4 5 6 — J . C. Darling Co., Miscellaneous Expense 4 5 7 — T h e University of Kansas. Miscellaneous Expense 458—Elliott's Key & Mower, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 459—Donaldsons Jewls., Capital I n v e s t m e n t 460—Wolfe's Camera Shop, Capital Investment 461—Nationwide Papers, Masonic Education 462—Graphic Arts Inc., Public Schools Comm 4 6 3 — L o u - W a l t Corp., Grand Master's Aprons & Jewel . . . . 464—Fred Pechin, Grand Lodge Publications 465—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary's Allowance . . . . 466—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Masonic Education $ 45.73 Grand Officer's Travel . . . 35.00 4 6 7 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 468—United Parcel Service, P o s t a g e & Express 469—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 470—Director of Taxation, Grand Secretary's Allowance 471—Swank P r i n t i n g , Items for Resale 472—Macmillan Ward Co., Items for Resale 473—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 4 7 4 — W m . Mcintosh, Grand Officer's Travel 475—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 4 7 6 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Masonic Education $ 3.00 A u t o Expense 159.84 Grand M a s t e r ' s Sec. 100.00 4 7 7 — W m . F . Mcintosh, Grand Officer's Travel Expense 4 7 8 — A l b e r t O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Officer's Travel Expense . . 479—Kolarik Bookbinding, Library Expense

Amount 17.47 689.42 115.07 870.67 2 ,394.76 10.22 16.00 20.40 15.00 2 .100.00 126.76 5.10 60.00 11.90 110.00 464.27 188.30 47.07 47.07 364.38 223.43 947.43 350.00 100.00 499.20 8.40 14.90 11.70 200.03 93.15 20.00 249.29 86.48 362.25 4.40 40.00 45.80 165.60 45.54 327.04 2.48 166.62 25.00 464.27 80.72 15.90 10.56 4.40 55.50 40.75 84.50 195.00 51.00 8.80 262.84 7.60 31.50 93.26

1974-75

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121

W A R R A N T ACCOUNTS—confinuerf No. 10 - 2 3 - 7 4 10 - 2 4 - 7 4 10 -24 - 7 4 10 -24 - 7 4 10 -24 - 7 4 10. -29 -74 10.-29 - 7 4 10--29 - 7 4 10--29 - 7 4 10--30 - 7 4 10--30 - 7 4 10 -30 - 7 4 10 -30 - 7 4 10 -31 - 7 4 11 - 1 - 7 4 11- • 1.-74 11 - 4 - 7 4 11- - 6 - 7 4 11- - 6 -74 1 1 - • n--74 1 1 - • T--74 1 1 - • I--74 11- • 1--74 1 1 - • 7-•74 1 1 - • I I - •74 1 1 - 14.•74 11- -14 - 7 4 1 1 - • 1 5 - •74 11- • 1 6 - -74 1 1 - • I S - -74

F a v o r of

For

Grand Master's Miscellaneous 1 1 - I S - -74 1 1 - 19- •74 1 1 - 19 •74 1 1 - 2 1 - -74 1 1 - 2 1 -• 7 4 1 1 - 2 6 - •74 1 1 - 27- -74 1 1 - 2 7 - •74 1 1 - 2 7 - •74 1 1 - 2 7 - 74 1 1 - 2 7 - •74 1 1 - 27- •74 1 2 - 2-•74 1 2 - 2-•74 1 2 - 3- • 7 4 1 2 - 3- • 7 4 1 2 - 3- 74 1 2 - 5-•74 1 2 - 5-•74 1 2 - 6- 74 1 2 - 5- 74 1 2 - 5- 74 1 2 - 9- 74 1 2 - 9- 74 1 2 - 9 - 74 1 2 - 9 - 74 1 2 - 9 - 74 1 2 - 9 - 74 1 2 - 9 - 74 1 2 - 9 - 74 1 2 - 9 - 74 1 2 - 9 - 74

Amount

4 8 0 — B u s i n e s s E n v e l o p e M a n u f a c t u r i n g , I t e m s for R e s a l e . . . • 124.33 4 8 1 — B u r t o n Russell, Grand Lodge Publ. Comm 2.80 4 8 2 — R a l p h D. Walker, Grand Officer's T r a v e l 14.00 4 8 3 — R o b e r t W . D o m m e , M.D., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 1.90 484—Overland Park Christian Church, Stationery & Printing . 21.10 4 8 5 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 130.00 486—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 6.BO 4 8 7 — K a w Valley State Bank, PICA & F W H Taxes 329.28 4 8 8 — A l b e r t O. A r n o l d , J r . , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s A l l o w a n c e . . . . 464.27 4 8 9 — K a w V a l l e y B a n k & T r u s t Co., U . S . T r e a s u r y Bill 19.244.80 490—Gold Specialties, Stationery & Printing 5.43 491—Graphic Arts, Stationery & Printing 17.91 492—Cook P a i n t & Varnish, Bldg. Repair 10.97 4 9 3 — M r s . Vivian Wild, Grand Lodge Publ. C o m m 135.00 4 9 4 — M . E. Bruce, (Refund) Bi-Centennial Comm 3.75 495—VOID 4 9 6 — R o b e r t H. Arnold, Grand Officer's Travel 141.57 4 9 7 — R o b e r t W . D o m m e , P.M., I t e m s for R e s a l e 80.00 4 9 8 — W i c h i t a S t a t e University, Comm. on P u b . Sch ' 200.00 499—Overland Park Christian Church, Stationery & Printing . 38.25 500—Swank Printing, Resale 10.00 .501—Richard D. Kelsey, Masonic Education 122.17 502—Topeka Engraving, Stationery & Printing 22.51 5 0 3 — G r a p h i c A r t s Inc., Stationery & P r i n t i n g 5.95 5 0 4 — W m . F . M c i n t o s h , Grand Officer's Travel 13.20 6 0 5 — F r e d D. Pechin, Grand L o d g e Publ. C o m m 25.00 5 0 6 — T h e Kiene & Bradley Part.. Capital I n v e s t m e n t 1,421.89 5 0 7 — A l b e r t O. A r n o l d , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s A l l o w a n c e 464.27 6 0 8 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 290.00 6 0 9 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , A u t o E x p e n s e $369.85 Sec

100.00 25.43

495.28

510—Daily Republican, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 511—Addressograph Multigraph, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 512—Draperies by Marge, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 5 1 3 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M.. P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 5 1 4 — K a n s a s Masonic Home, Miscellaneous 5 1 5 — R o b e r t W . D o m m e , P . M . , P o s t a g e cSz E x p r e s s 6 1 6 — A l b e r t O. A r n o l d , J r . , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s A l l o w a n c e . . . . 5 1 7 — K a w V a l l e y B a n k & T r u s t Co., F I C A & F W H T a x e s . . . . 5 1 8 — B e n W . Graybill, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 519—Quatuor Coronati Lodge. Library Expense 520—Robert W . Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 6 2 1 — K a w V a l l e y B a n k & T r u s t Co., U . S . T r e a s u r y B o n d . . . . 5 2 2 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 6 2 3 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 5 2 4 — R o b e r t W . D o m m e , P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 5 2 5 — R o b e r t W. D o m m e , P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 5 2 6 — R o b e r t W . D o m m e , P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 5 2 7 — B e n W. Graybill, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 6 2 7 A — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., Postage & E x p r e s s 5 2 8 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , A u t o E x p e n s e 5 2 9 — F r a n k T. Moore, Lecturer's Fee 5 3 0 — C l a r e n c e Sills, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 531—Fred Pechin, Grand Lodge Public 6 3 2 — L o u - W a l t , I t e m s for Resale 5 3 3 — J . M. H a r t , Inc., I t e m s for R e s a l e 5 3 4 — B u s i n e s s Envelopes, I t e m s for Resale 6 3 5 — D o n a l d s o n s Jewelers, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 5 3 6 — S w a n k P r i n t i n g , I t e m s for R e s a l e 5 3 7 — U . S . D i a r y Co., M i s c e l l a n e o u s E x p e n s e 5 3 8 — M i d w e s t Conf. on M a s . Ed., M a s o n i c E d u c a t i o n 5 3 9 — B r e w e r - K l i n o c k P h o t o Co., C a p i t a l I n v e s t m e n t 5 4 0 — T h e Daily Republican, Capital I n v e s t m e n t

2.504.50 15.62 189.76 450.00 43.00 18.10 464.27 329.28 200.00 6.00 6.20 58,930.80 176.00 16.00 30.00 2.60 100.00 159.96 5.70 257.64 31.40 34.90 26.00 248.48 2,947.86 137.58 671.20 5.00 68.88 80.00 23.84 109.43

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THE

March

W A R R A N T ACCOUNTS—continued Date 12- 9-74 12- 9-74 12- 9-74 12- 9-74 12- 9-74 12- 9-74 12-10-74 12-11-74 12-13-74 12-12-74 12-12-74 12-12-74 12-12-74 12-16-74 12-16-74 12-17-74 12-14-74 12-20-74 12-20-74 12-23-74 12-22-74 12-22-74 12-24-74 12-24-74 12-24-74 12-24-74 12-24-74 12-24-74 12-27-74 12-27-74 12-27-74 12-27-74 12-27-74 12-27-74 12-27-74 12-27-74 12-30-74 12-30-74 12-30-74 12-30-74

1 2 - 3 1 - -74 1-. 1.- 7 5 1- 3-•75 1- 3 -76 1-. 7--76 1- 7-• 7 5 1- 7-•75 1- 7--76 1-. 7--76 1-. 7--75 1- 8-• 7 5 1- 8-•75 1- 9-•76 1- 1 3 . • 7 5 1- 13- • 7 5 1- 13- • 7 5

1-13-75 1-14-75

No.

F a v o r of

For

541—Lords Flowers, Miscellaneous 542—The Kiene & Bradley Partnership, Capital Investment . . 5 4 3 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 5 4 4 — B e r m i n g h a m & Prosser, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 6 4 5 — K a w V a l l e y B a n k & T r u s t , U . S . T r e a s u r y Bill 5 4 6 — A l b e r t O. A r n o l d , J r . , G r a n d O f f i c e r ' s T r a v e l 5 4 7 — H a r v e y L, H e n d e r s o n , Lecturer's F e e 548—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 5 4 9 — A l b e r t O. A r n o l d , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s A l l o w a n c e 550—Bible Supply Station. Stationery & P r i n t i n g 551—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 6 5 2 — K a n s a s Digest, Miscellaneous 5 5 3 — W m . F . M c i n t o s h , G r a n d Officer's T r a v e l 654—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 555—Harvey Henderson, Lecturer's Fee 6 5 6 — R o b e r t W . Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 557—'Myron Green Cafeteria, Masonic Education 6 6 8 — R o b e r t W . Domme. P.M., Postage & Express 669—Brown Trash, Postage & Express 5 6 3 A — R o b e r t W. D o m m e , P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 5 6 0 — M y r o n G r e e n C a f e t e r i a , C o m m , on P u b l i c S c h o o l 561—Overland Park Church, Postage & Express 5 6 2 — A l b e r t O. A r n o l d , Jr., G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s A l l o w a n c e . . . . 6 6 3 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , G r a n d M a s t e r ' s A l l o w a n c e 564—'Wm. E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer's Allowance . . . . 6 6 5 — B e n W . Graybill, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 5 6 6 — K a w V a l l e y B a n k & T r u s t Co., F I C A & F W H T a x e s . . . . 5 6 7 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 5 6 8 — H a r r y K l i t z n e r Co., I t e m s f o r R e s a l e 5 6 9 — J . M . H a r t Co., I t e m s for R e s a l e 6 7 0 — C o m m e r c i a l P h o t o s Inc., Capital I n v e s t m e n t 6 7 1 — L i e p s n e r & Co., Inc., Capital I n v e s t m e n t 5 7 2 — G . G. T a u b e r C o m p a n y , I n c . , A n n u a l C o m m u n 573—A. B. Dick Company, Stationery & ' P r i n t i n g 574—Bible Supply Station, Stationery & Printing 575 Fred Pechin, Grand Lodge Publication 5 7 6 — G u s Grunewald, Bldg. Repair 5 7 7 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 5 7 8 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 5 7 9 ^ — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , G r a n d Office T r a v e l $ 22.00 Postage 11.65 G r a n d M a s t e r ' s Sec 100.00 Auto Expense 100.78 5 8 0 — R o b e r t H. Arnold, Grand Officers' Travel 5 8 1 — B e n W . Graybill, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 5 8 2 — V i c t o r y Life I n s . , Capital I n v e s t m e n t 583—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 6 8 4 — T h e H a r t n e t t Co., I t e m s for R e s a l e 5 8 6 — A . B. Dick Co., S t a t i o n e r y & P r i n t i n g 586—Graphic Arts, Stationery & Printing 5 8 7 — F r a n k T. Moore, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 588—Ronald White, Lecturer's Fee 5 8 9 — G a r n e t t e Greene, Lecturer's Fee 5 9 0 — T u s c a n L o d g e N o . 8 2 , M i s c e l l a n e o u s ( R e f u n d P . C. T a x ) 5 9 1 — W m . F . M c i n t o s h , Grand Officer's T r a v e l 5 9 2 — K a w Valley Bank & T r u s t , FICA & F W H Taxes 5 9 3 — R a l p h D. W a l k e r , G r a n d Officer's T r a v e l 5 9 4 — J a m e s W. Bobbins, Comm. Allowance 5 9 5 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Grand Officer $ 84.03 Ann. Comm 210.66 Auto Expense 171.68 Grand Master's Sec 100.00 5 9 6 — K a w Valley Bank & T r u s t , Other W a r r a n t s 5 9 7 — - A l b e r t O. A r n o l d , J r . , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s A l l o w a n c e . . . .

Amount 13.34 1,433.08 13.60 132.97 4,994.17 35.46 15.20 2.50 486.38 20.96 2.00 1.50 20.00 8.80 50.00 1.70 42.55 1.70 60.00 1.70 16.26 50.00 499.54 188.30 47.07 47,07 224.14 .40 20.00 5.18 91.08 80.59 118.63 367.89 12.42 25.00 10.00 1.90 200.00

234.43 178.26 1,000.00 90.00 1.00 864.12 19.96 30.81 40.60 25.00 37.00 6.00 10.40 26.60 317.40 47.36

516.22 59,062.50 464.27

1974-75

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

123

W A R R A N T ACCOVlSiTS—continued Date 1 -14 -75 1 -14 -75 1 -14 -75 1 -14 -75 1 -16 -75 1 -15 -76 1 -17 -75 1 -17 -75 1- • 1 7 - 7 5 1 -20 -75 1 -20 -76 1 -21 -75 1 -21 -75 1- • 2 1 - 7 6 1 -22 -75 1 -16 -75 1- - 2 2 - 7 5 -24 - 7 5 1- • 2 4 - 7 5 1- - 2 7 - 7 6 1- - 2 7 - 7 5 1- • 2 8 - 7 5 1- • 2 8 . - 7 6 1 - • 2 8 .• 7 5 1.• 2 9 - 7 5 1-•29- - 7 5 1- • 2 9 .- 7 5 1- • 3 0 - 7 6 1- • 3 0 - 7 6 1 - SO- • 7 5 1- SO.- 7 5 1 - • 3 1 .- 7 5 1-. 3 1 -•75 1- 30^ • 7 5 2 - . 3 .• 7 6 2-. 3-75 2 - Z- • 7 5 ! •

22222222- . 22222-

3 -• 7 6 3- 75 B- • 7 6 3 -•75 3^ • 7 5 3 -•75 3- 76 3-76 3- 76 3- 76 5-.76 5 - •7 5 5- 75

222222222222-

556666666666-

75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75

No^ Favor of For Amount 698—Clarence Sills, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 74.50 599—Ronald E. White, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 39.05 600—A. Franklin Baldwin, Lecturer's Fee 44.20 601—Garnette Greene, Lecturer's Fee 25.00 602—Ben W. Graybill, Capital Investment 250.00 603—The Daily Republican, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 2,411.00 604—Gus Grunewald, Grand Lodge Bldg. Repair 12.00 60S—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express . . . . , 2B5.00 606—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 2.10 607—Charles D. Gallipeau, Lecturer's Fee 44.30 608—Myron Green Cafeteria, Masonic Education 18.15 609—Clarence Sills, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 39.70 610—Frank T. Moore, Lecturer's Fee 30.20 611—Wm. F. Mcintosh, Grand Officer's Travel Expense 20.00 612—Kaw Valley Bank & T r u s t Co., U.S. Treasury Bill 59,064.00 Transfer of funds from checking account t o savings . . . . 130,000.00 613—Ronald E. White, Lecturer's Fee 57.16 614—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 150.00 616—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Items for Resale 80.00 616—Rodney Bracelin, Grand Officer's Travel . 72.60 617—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express (2nd) . . . 460.00 618—Earl Sitton, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees 119.10 619—Frank T. Moore, Lecturer's Fees 38.00 620—Clarence Sills, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees 63.25 621—Ronald E. White, Lecturer's Fees 57.81 622—Chester Kelsey, Grand Officer's Travel 20.90 623—Harvey Henderson, Lecturer's Fee 105.20 624—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary's Allowance . . . . 464.27 625—Kaw Valley Bank & T r u s t , FICA & F W H 329.96 626—Charles D. Gallipeau, Lecturer's Fee 37.50 627—Cecil S. Carter, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 28.00 628—Victory Life Ins. Co., Capital Investment 90.00 629—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express 12.30 627A—Director of Taxation, Kansas Income Taxes ." 56.50 630—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express .•" 10.90 631—Chester Gilberts, Grand Officer's Travel 8.00 632—J. FVcd Williamson, Lecturer's Fee S217.0S Grand Officer's Travel . . . . 28.00 245.08 633—Forrest D. Haggard, Automobile Expense 601.30 634—Cecil S. Carter, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 26.00 635—L. Glen J e n k i n s , L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 47.50 636—Frank T. Moore, Lecturer's Fee 36.40 637—Vinton C. Fishel, Comm. Allowance . 28.00 638—Basil Marhofer, Comm. Allowance 29.00 639—David L. Jones, Com. Allowance 32.60 640—Robert W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express . . . ; . . . . . 1.90 641—Myron Green Cafeteria, Annual Comm 37.54 642—Clarence Sills, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 37.20 643—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 3.10 644—Clifford Ramsey, Grand Officer's Travel 140.01 645—George Washington National A s s c , George Washington Memorial Fund 1,000.00 646—Gr. Sec. N. Amer. Conf., Gr. Mast. & Gr. Sec. Conf. . . 44.00 647—Gr. Master's N. Amer. Conf., Gr. Mast. & Gr. Sec. Conf. 168.00 648—Lawrence D. Winegardner, Lecturer's Fee 121,40 649—A. Franklin Baldwin, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 77.60 650—Graphic A r t s , Inc., Stationery & Printing 169.17 651—A. B. Dick Co., Stationery & Printing 202.80 662—The Western Times, Bi-Centennial Comm 169.95 663—The Capitol City Inc., Capital Investment 107.85 664—Capitol City Inc., Items for Resale 27.96 655—J. M. H a r t Co., Inc., Items for Resale 169.39 656—^Nationwide P a p e r s , Items for Resale 280.70 657—J. M. H a r t Co., Inc., Annual Comm 18.37

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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E

WARRANT ACCOVmS—continued Date 2- 6-75 2- 6-75 2- 6-75 2- 6-76 2- 6-75 2 - 6-75 2 - 6-75 2 - 6-75 2 - 7-75 2- 7-75 2 - 7-76 2- 7-75 2 - 7-75 2-10-76 2-10-75 2-10-75 2-10-75 2-11-76 2-11-76 2-11-76 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-76 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-76 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-76 2-11-76 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-76 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-76 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-76 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-76 2-11-76 2-11-75 2-11-76 2-11-75 2-11-76 2-11-76 2-11-75 2-11-76

No. F a v o r of For 6 5 8 — J u n c t i o n City Daily Union, Miscellaneous Acct. 6 5 9 — J o h n s o n Service Co., Bldg. Repair 660—Donaldson Jewelers, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 661—Allen Marking Prod. Inc., Capital I n v e s t m e n t 6 6 2 — T h e Kiene & Bradley P a r t . , Capital I n v e s t m e n t 6 6 3 — T r i a n g l e Printing, Annual Comm 664—Rex L. Broker Man. Jeweler, Grand M a s t e r Apron 665—Mr. Al Lopes, Mansonic Education 6 6 6 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 667—Ralph D. Walker, Grand Officer's Travel 668—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Grand Officer's T r a v e l 6 6 9 — W a r d s , Capital I n v e s t m e n t 6 7 0 — G r a n d Masters Conf., Or. Mst. & Or. Sec 6 7 1 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M.. P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 6 7 2 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M.. P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 6 7 3 — F r e d Pechin, Grand Lodge Public 674—Ben W. Graybill, Ann. Comm 675—Gerald H. Townsend, Masonic Education 6 7 6 — R o b e r t J. Shippee, Masonic Education 6 7 7 — B e r n a r d F . Moore, Masonic Education 6 7 8 — H a r r y Kennedy, Masonic Education 6 7 9 — J a y J o n e s , Jr., Masonic Education 6 8 0 — F r a n c i s A. Gilliham, Masonic Education 6 8 1 — F r a n k Testorff, Masonic Education 6 8 2 — E m m e t t W. Crabtree, Masonic Education 683—Raymond R. Haden, Masonic Education 684—Harold F . Sievers, Masonic Education 6 8 5 — A u s t i n Hailey, Masonic Education 686—Ted Parisa, Masonic Education 6 8 7 — J o h n D. Trude, Masonic Education 688—David L. Smith, Masonic Education 689—Rollin B. Ashley, Masonic Education 6 9 0 — J a m e s R. Paulson, Masonic Education 691—Richard J . Overton, Masonic Education 692—O. D. Mack, Masonic Education 693—Gerald Anderson, Masonic Education 694—Andrew E. Olson, Masonic Education 6 9 5 — J . B. Stinnett, Masonic Education 6 9 6 — F r a n k M. Green, Jr.. Masonic Education 6 9 7 — W . L. Sprague, Masonic Education 698—William J. Hrovat, Masonic Education 699—Leonard M. Paxson, Masonic Education 7 0 0 — H u r l b u t Graves, Masonic Education 7 0 1 — J a c k Stairrett, Masonic Education 7 0 2 — J e s s e E. Bean, Masonic Education 7 0 3 — T r a v i s Spencer, Masonic Education 704—Lee Anthony, Masonic Education 7 0 5 — L y m a n Snodderley, Masonic Education 7 0 6 — P . C. Hibbard, Masonic Education 7 0 7 — H a r r y K. Papps, Masonic Education 708—Landon Abel, Masonic Education 709—Lloyd D. Bradley. Masonic Education 7 1 0 — E d w a r d R. Case, Masonic Education 711—Billy J. Smith, Masonic Education 7 1 2 — N o r r i s N. Loyd, Masonic Education 7 1 3 — F r e d B. Jensen, Masonic Education 7 1 4 — J o h n Eldon Masters, Masonic Education 715—Norris Attkisson. Masonic Education 7 1 6 — E d w a r d M. Bowman, Masonic E d u c a t i o n 717—Gerald F . Steely. Masonic Education 718—George Haas. Masonic Education 719—Orville K. Landon, Masonic E d u c a t i o n 720—Godfrey G. Markley, Masonic Education 721—Carl L. Roney, Masonic Education

....

Amount 1.50 51.50 33.12 15.35 508.00 99.88 1,236.00 30.00 15.90 75.00 58.35 131.77 28.00 12.10 291.00 25.00 118.21 12.00 10.40 16.00 26.00 17.50 9.40 20.00 10.60 24.00 16.40 14.60 30.00 32.60 28.00 55.20 70.00 13.40 24.00 20.10 12.60 9.80 22.00 34.00 25.00 30.40 72.00 53.00 5.20 5.20 15.00 29.00 22.00 14.20 34.00 40.80 35.00 45.40 19.00 12.00 13.00 26.20 26,60 15.00 6.40 6.40 5.20 11.00

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Date 11-75 11-75 11-75 11-75 11-75 11-75 11-75 11-75 11-75 11-76 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-11-76 2-11-75 2-11-75 2-12-76 2-12-75 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-75 2-12-75 2-13-76 2-14-76 2-14-76 2-14-75 2-14-75 2-14-75 2-14-75

No. F a v o r of For 722—Guy E. Shaw, Masonic Education 723—Don L. Diclcs, Masonic Education 724—Kenneth R. King, Masonic Education 725—C. Lester H a u g h t o n , Masonic Education 726—Clarence R. Stucky, Masonic Education 7 2 7 — E v e r e t t E. Keller, Masonic Education 728—Harold P . Newsom, Masonic Education 729—Ralph L. Barber, Masonic Education 730—Harlan S. McNinch, Masonic Education 731—King Travel Agency, Or. Master & Gr. Sec 732—Albert O. Arnold, Gr. Master & Gr. Sec 732—Robert H. Arnold, Gr. Master & Gr. Sec 733—Montgomery W a r d s , Capital I n v e s t m e n t 734—Clarence Sills, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 7 3 5 — F r a n k T. Moore, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 736—Charles D. Gallipeau, Lecturer's Fee 737—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Gr. Sec. Allowance 738—A. Franklin Baldwin, Lecturer's Fee 739—Ruth Walker, Annual Comm. Expense 740—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 741—Donaldsons, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 742—Graphic A r t s . , Inc., Stationery & P r i n t i n g 743—Cecil S. Carter, Lecturer's F e e 744—Gr. Mst. Conference, Gr. Mst. & Gr. Sec. Conf 745—Kansas Masonic Home, Per Capita (By-law 2 - 3 0 1 ) . . . . 746—Kansas Masonic Home, Raising Fee (By-law 4-302) . . . . 747—Ed Marling Stores, Bldg. Repair 748—Cleo F . Clark Co., Capital I n v e s t m e n t 749—Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 750—Grand Lodge Charity Fund, Transfer of F u n d s (By-law 2-302)

WARRANT ACCOVNTS—concluded Amount 33.00 17.00 27.00 36.60 40.00 53.20 48.40 40.00 50.10 1,237.11 146.54 146.54 289.30 52.20 30.60 47.30 464.27 35.20 25.00 7.40 1,037.27 23.62 29.00 14.00 117,393.00 5,770.00 22.82 1,097.74 1,053.18 B.869.65

BUDGET ACCOUNT Date 2-26-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3- 7-74 3-13-74 3-13-74 3-13-74 3-13-74 3-13-74 3-13-74 3-13-74 3-13-74 3-13-74 3-19-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74

No. F a v o r of For 500—SW Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 501—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 502—City W a t e r Dept., Office and Library 503—Brown Tree Service, Supplies and Services 504—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies and Services. 505—Service Ind. Rental, Supplies and Services 506—A. B. Dick Co., Supplies and Services 507—IBM Corporation, Supplies and Services J. M. H a r t Company, Supplies and Services 509—Western Bindery Products, Supplies and Services 510—Modern Office Methods, Supplies and Services 511—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 612—Donella Rainer Glenn, Office and Library 513—Sharon Kay B a r n e s , Office and Library 514—Lillian Hazel Wiant, Office and Library 515—Gregory J . Schneider, Office and Library 516—Edna M. Pierson, Office and Library 517—George R. Viar, Office and Library 518—Raymond R. Neiswender, Office and Library 619—Marjorie D. Arnold, Office and Library 520—SW Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 521—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 522—Donella Rainer Glenn, Office and Library 523—Lillian Hazel Wiant, Office and Library 624—Sharon Kay Barnes, Office and Library 625—Gregory J . Schneider, Office and Library 526—Edna M. Pierson, Office and Library 527—George R. Viar, Office and Library

....

Amount 219.90 62.16 4.00 3.00 64.97 4.14 109.01 42.62 41.40 5.18 70.76 225.88 195.97 162.90 162.65 174.48 69.98 263.60 105.78 112.31 155.83 245.02 206.94 169.77 171.84 174.48 76.73 203.56

126

PROCEEDINGS OF

BUDGET Date 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 3-27-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4- 4-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-13-74 4-15-74 4-18-74 4-22-74 4-26-74 4-26-74 4-2B-74 4-26-74 4-26-74 4-26-74 4-26-74 4-26-74 4-26-74 4-26-74 4-26-74 4-26-74

No.

F a v o r of

THE

March

ACCOUNT—continued ^For

5 2 8 — R a y m o n d R. N e i s w e n d e r , O f f i c e a n d L i b r a r y 6 2 9 — M a r j o r i e D. Arnold, Office a n d L i b r a r y 5 3 0 — W a r d C a v e n d e r , Office a n d L i b r a r y 6 3 1 — K a w Valley Bank & T r u s t , F I C A & F W H T a x e s . . . 5 3 2 — C h a r l e s S. M c G i n n e s s , R e t i r e m e n t 533—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 5 3 4 — K a n s a s Power & L i g h t Co., Office a n d L i b r a r y 5 3 5 — T o p e k a W a t e r Dept., Office a n d L i b r a r y 5 3 6 — B r o w n Tree Service, Supplies and Services 537—William F. Mcintosh, Supplies and Services 5 3 8 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Supplies a n d S e r v i c e s 5 3 9 — C a p i t o l City, Inc., Supplies a n d Services 5 4 0 — A . B . Dick Co., Supplies a n d S e r v i c e s 5 4 1 — C r a n e and Company, Supplies and Services 5 4 2 — S e r v i c e Ind. R e n t a l , Supplies a n d S e r v i c e s .... 543—Addressograph-Multigraph, Supplies and Services .... 5 4 4 — A m e r i c a n L i n e n S u p p l y , S u p p l i e s a n d Service-^ 5 4 5 — M o d e r n Office M e t h o d s , S u p p l i e s a n d S e r v i c e s 5 4 6 — H e n r y O. B e n n e t t , O f f i c e a n d L i b r a r y 547—-Donella Rainer Glenn, Office and L i b r a r y 5 4 8 — L i l l i a n Hazel W i a n t , Office a n d L i b r a r y , ••• • 5 4 9 — S h a r o n Kay B a r n e s , Office a n d L i b r a r y 5 5 0 — G r e g o r y J. Schneider, Office and L i b r a r y 5 5 1 — E d n a M. P i e r s o n , Office a n d L i b r a r y 5 5 2 — G e o r g e R. V i a r , O f f i c e a n d L i b r a r y 5 5 3 — R a y m o n d R. N e i s w e n d e r , O f f i c e a n d L i b r a r y 5 5 4 — M a r j o r i e D .Arnold, Office a n d L i b r a r y 5 5 6 — N a t i o n w i d e Papers Inc., Supplies a n d Services . . ' 5 6 6 — K a n s a s D e p t . of R e v e n u e , S t a t e I n c o m e T a x W i t h h e l d 5 5 7 — ' K a n s a s E m p l o y . Sec. F u n d , E m p l o y m e n t Sec. T a x . . . . 5 5 8 — S W B e l l T e l e p h o n e Co., O f f i c e a n d L i b r a r y 5 5 9 — H e n r y O. B e n n e t t , O f f i c e a n d L i b r a r y 5 6 0 — D o n e l l a Rainer Glenn, Office and L i b r a r y 6 6 1 — L i l l i a n Hazel W i a n t , Office, and L i b r a r y 6 6 2 — S h a r o n Kay B a r n e s , Office and L i b r a r y 5 6 3 — G r e g o r y J. Schneider, Office and L i b r a r y 5 6 4 — E d n a M. P i e r s o n , O f f i c e a n d L i b r a r y 6 6 5 — G e o r g e R. Viar, Office a n d L i b r a r y 6 6 6 — R a y m o n d R. N e i s w e n d e r , O f f i c e a n d L i b r a r y 5 6 7 — M a r j o r i e D. A r n o l d , O f f i c e a n d L i b r a r y 5 6 8 — K a w Valley S t a t e Bank, F I C A & F W H Taxes 5 6 9 — C h a r l e s S. M c G i n n e s s , R e t i r e m e n t 570—^Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 5- 8-74 5 7 1 — C i t y of T o p e k a ( W a t e r ) , O f f i c e a n d L i b r a r y 6- 8 - 7 4 5 7 2 — K a n s a s P o w e r and L i g h t , Office a n d L i b r a r y 5- 8-74 5 7 3 — B r o w n Tree Service, Service and Supplies 5- 8-74 5 7 4 — C a p i t o l City Inc., S e r v i c e a n d Supplies 5- 8-74 5 7 5 — A . B . Dick Co., S e r v i c e a n d S u p p l i e s 5- 8-74 5 7 6 — - C r a n e & Co., I n c . , S e r v i c e a n d S u p p l i e s 5- 8-74 5 7 7 — S e r v i c e Ind. Rental, Service and Supplies 5- 8-74 5 7 8 — I n t . Business Mach., Service and Supplies ' 5- 8-74 679—-Nationwide Papers, Service and Supplies 5-14-74 5 8 0 — H e n r y O. B e n n e t t , O f f i c e a n d L i b r a r y 5- 14-74 6 8 1 — D o n e l l a Rainer Glenn, Office a n d L i b r a r y ,. . . 5-14-74 6 8 2 — L i l l i a n Hazel W i a n t , Office a n d L i b r a r y . 5-14-74 6 8 3 — S h a r o n Kay B a r n e s , Office and L i b r a r y 5-14-74 5 8 4 — G r e g o r y J. Schneider, Office and L i b r a r y 6-14-74 6 8 6 — E d n a M. P i e r s o n , Office a n d L i b r a r y 5-14-74 5 8 6 — G e o r g e R. Viar, Office a n d L i b r a r y 5-14-74 5 8 7 — M a r j o r i e D. A r n o l d , Office a n d L i b r a r y 5-14-74 5 8 8 — R a y m o n d R. N e i s w e n d e r , O f f i c e a n d L i b r a r y , ^._... . . . 3-28-74 6 8 9 — G r e g o r y J . S c h n e i d e r , Office a n d L i b r a r y 5-30-74 5 9 0 — ' M o d e r n O f f i c e M e t h o d s , S u p p l i e s a n d S e r v i c e s ,. ! 5-30-74 5 9 1 — T o p e k a W a t e r Dept., Office a n d L i b r a r y

Amount 106.78 104.06 78.68 908.21 175.00 175.00 64.13 5.59 3.00 40.91 69.56 159.48 95.17 3.80 4.14 102.42 10.35 81.62 .246.02 206.94 109.77 171.84 174.48 76.73 203.50 105.78 97.70 39.18 130.95 84.99 132.97 246.02 205.94 169.77 171.84 174.48 76.73 45.19 105.78 39.64 801.70 175.00 175.00 4.00 67.61 3.00 54.65 113.60 15.27 4.54 21.94 38.75 245.02 205.94 169.77 171.84 174.48 76.73 04.94 87.88 105.78 118.46 77.90 4.76

1974-75

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

127

BUDGET ACCOVNT—continued Date 6-30-74 5-30-74 5-30-74 6-30-74 5-30-74 5-30-74 5-30-74 5-30-74 5-30-74. 5-30-74 5-30-74 6-30-74 5-30-74 5-30-74 S-30-74 5-30-74 6- 6-74 fi- 6-74 (1- 6-74 6- G-74 ()- 6-74 «- 6-74 6-14-74 6-14-74 6-14-74 6-14-74 6-14-74 6-14-74 6-14-74 6-14-74 G-14-74 6-14-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-27-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 6-82-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 6-28-74 7- 8-74 7- 8-74 7- 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 8-74 7- 8-74 7- 8-74 7-12-74 7-12-74 7-12-74 7-12-74 7-12-74 7-12-74 7-12-74

No. F a v o r of For " 592—SW Bell Telephone Co., Office ami Library 593—Brown Tree Service, Service and Supplies 594—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 595—Donella Rainer Glenn, Office and Library 596—Lillian Hazel Wiant, Office and Librai-y 597—Sharon Kay Barnes, Office and Library 598—William T. Keehn, Office and Library 599—Edna M. Pierson, Office and Library 600—George R. Viar, Office and Library 601—Raymond R. Neiswender, Office and Library 602—Marjorie D. Arnold, Office and Library 603—Elton W. Werner, Office and Library 604—Ward E. Cavender, Office and Library 605—Kaw Valley State Bank & T r u s t , FICA & F W H T a x e s , 606—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 607—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 608—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 609—Service Ind. Rental, Supplies and Services 610—Ripley's, Supplies and Services 611—Lyle M. Baker Agency, Gr. Lodge Bldg. I n s u r a n c e .... 612—A. B. Dick Co., Supplies and Services (Maintenance) . . 613—Shawnee County Treasurer, Real E s t a t e Taxes €14—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 615—Donella Rainer Glenn, Office and Library 616—Lillian Hazel Wiant, Office and Library 617—Sharon Kay Barnes, Office and Library 618—Edna M. Pierson, Office and Library 619—Raymond R. Neiswender, Office and Library 620—William T. Keehn, Office and Library 621—George R. Viar, Office and Library 622—Elton W. Werner, Office and Library 623—Marjorie D. Arnold, Office and Library 624—SW Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 625—Ripley's, Supplies and Services 626—Modern Office Methods, Supplies and Services 627—Day-Timers, Supplies and Services 628—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 629—Donella Rainer Glenn, Office and Library 630—Lillian Hazel Wiant, Office and Library 631—Sharon Kay Barnes, Office and Library 632—Edna M. Pierson, Office and Library 633—Raymond R. Neiswender, Office and Library 634—William T. Keehn, Office and Library 635—Kaw Valley State Bank & Trust, FICA & F W H 636—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 637—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 638—City W a t e r Dept., Office and Library 639—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 640—IBM Corporation, Supplies and Services 641—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies and Services 642—Service Ind. Rental, Supplies and Services 643—Nationwide Papers, Supplies and Services 644—Crane & Company, Supplies and Services 645—Modern Office Methods, Supplies and Services 646—Thacher, Inc., Supplies and Services 647—Kansas Employment Security, Employment Security Fund 648—Director of Taxation ( K s . ) , Kansas Income Taxse 649—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 650—Donella Rainer Glenn, Office and Library 651—Lillian Hazel Wiant, Office and Library 662—Sharon Kay Barnes, Office and Library 653—Edna M. Pierson, Office and Library 654—Raymond R. Neiswender, Office and Library 655—William T. Keehn, Office and Library

Amount 184.47 3.00 246.02 205.94 169.77 171.84 100.88 76.73 22.60 123.33 50.64 96.88 48.24

816.91 175.00 175.00 65.61 4.54 3.54 683.00 401.27 2,595.79 245.02 205.94 169.77 171.84 76.73 114.60 131.64 45.19 75.32 83.33 218.09 2.32 118.42 6.35 245.02 205.94 169.77 171.84 76.73 114.60 139.36 727.21 176.00 175.00 4.00 73.73 1.16 6.66 4.54 53.81 2.95 118.42 12.11 12.11 120.86 245.02 205.94 169.77 171.84 76.73 114.60 133.72

128

PROCEEDINGS O F

THE

March

BUDGET ACCOUNT—continued Date 7-12-74 7-12-74 7-12-74 7-29-74 7-30-74 7-30-74 7-30-74 7-30-74 7-30-74 7-30-74 7-30-74 7-30-74 7-30-74 7-30-74 7-30-74 8- 5-74 8- 6-74 8- 5-74 8- 5-74 8- 5-74 8-14-74 8-14-74 8-14-74 8-14-74 8-14-74 8-14-74 8-14-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 8-30-74 9 -6-74 9- 6-74 9- 6-74 6-74 6-74 6-74 9-74 9-74 9-74 9-74 9- 9-74 9-13-74 9-13-74 9-13-74 9-13-74 9-13-74 9-13-74 9-13-74 9-13-74 9-13-74 9-13-74 9-27-74 9-27-74

No. Favor of For 656—George R. Viar, Office and Library 667—Elton W. W e r n e r , Office and L i b r a r y 658 Raymond R. Neiswender, Office and Library (Vacation P a y ) 6 5 9 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d . Office and Library (Teleph. Exp.) . 6 6 0 — H e n r y O. Bennett, Office and Library 661—Donella Rainer Glenn, Office and Library 662—Lillian Hazel Wiant, Office and Library 663—Sharon Kay Barnes Schoonover, Office and Library . . . , 6 6 4 — E d n a M. Pierson, Office and Library 665—William T. Keehn, Office and Library 666—Elton W. Werner, Office and Library 6 6 7 — W a r d E. Cavender, Office and Library 6 6 8 — K a w Valley State Bank & T r u s t , FICA & F W H Taxes . . 669—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 6 7 0 — K e n n e t h N. Pomeroy, Retirement 671—City W^ater Dept., Office and Library 6 7 2 — K a n s a s Power & Light, Office and Library 673—SW Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 674—IBM Corp., Supplies and Services 675—Serv. Ind. Rental & Towel, Supplies and Services 6 7 6 — H e n r y 0. Bennett, Office and Library 677—David L. Recob, Office and Library 678—Donella Rainer Glenn, Office and Library 679—Lillian Hazel Wiant, Office and Library 680—Sharon Kay Schoonover, Office and Library 6 8 1 — E d n a M. Pierson, Office and Library 682—William T. Keehn, Office and Library 6 8 3 — H e n r y O. Bennett, Office and Library 684—David L .Recob, Office and Library 685—Donella Rainer Glenn, Office and Library 686—^Lillian Hazel Wiant, Office and Library 687—Sharon Kay Schoonover, Office and Library 6 8 8 — E d n a M. Pierson, Office and Library 689—William T. Keehn, Office and Library 690—Elton W. Werner, Office and Library 691—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 692—Kaw Valley State Bank & T r u s t , FICA & F W H Taxes . . 693—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 6 9 4 — K e n n e t h N . Pomeroy, Retirement 6 9 5 — F o r r e s t D. Haggard, Telephone 696—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies 697—Multigraphic, Supplies 6 9 8 — I n t Bus. Machines, Supplies 6 9 9 — C r a n e & Co., Inc., Supplies 700—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 7 0 1 — D a y — T i m e r s , Supplies 7 0 2 — T h e Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 703—City of Topeka, Service and Supplies 704—Capital City, Services and Supplies 705—SW Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 706—Service Ind. Rental, Supplies and Services 707—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 708—David L. Recob, Office and Library 709—Donella R. Glenn, Office and Library 710—Lillian H. Wiant, Office and Library 711—Sharon Schoonover, Office and Library 7 1 2 — E d n a M. Pierson, Office and Library 7 1 3 — T e r e s a Dalquest, Office and Library 714—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 715—Eloise L. Foga, Office and Library 7 1 6 — S o u t h w e s t e r n Bell, Utilities 717—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 718—David L. Recob, Office and Library

Amount 56.49 35.31 159.52 42.67 245.02 205.94 169.77 177.64 76.73 162.62 66.37 41.14 737.96 175.00 175.00 9.97 129.38 183.01 26.50 4.64 245.02 255.02 205.94 169.77 177.64 76.73 162.52 245.02 257.02 206.94 169.77 177.64 76.73 72.63 249.42 96.00 874.89 176.00 175.00 8.96 63.90 126.16 44.71 129.12 174.64 10.96 140.66 4.90 66.18 203.61 4.40 245.02 266.02 205.94 169.77 177.64 76.73 78.66 58.91 169.77 280.27 245.02 266.02

1974-75

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

129

B U D G E T ACCOVNT—continued Date 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-27-74 9-30-74 9-30-74 9-30-74 10- 2-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-14-74 10-14-74 10-14-74 10-14-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 10-11-74 .10-11-74 10-11-74 10-18-74 10-18-74 10-22-74 10-23-74 10-30-74 10-30-74 10-30-74 10-30-74 10-30-74 10-30-74 10-30-74 10-30-74 10-30-74 10-30-74 10-30-74 10-30-74 10-30-74 11- 7-74 11- 7-74 11- 7-74 11- 7-74 11- 7-74 11- 7-74 11- 7-74 11- 7-74 11- 8-74 11- 8-74 11- 8-74 11-14-74

No. F a v o r of For 719—Donella R. Glenn, Office and Library 720—Lillian H. Wiant, Office and Library 721—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 722—Edna M. Pierson, Office and Library 723—Terri A. Dalquest, Office and Library 724—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 725—Eloise L. Foga, Office and Library 726—Jack Werner, Office and Library 727—Ward Cavender, Office and Library 728—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank & T r u s t , FICA & F W H T a x e s . . . 729—Charles S. McGinnes, Retirement 730—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 731—Service Indu. Rental & Klein, Service and Supplies 732—The City of Topeka Water Dept., Utilities 733—American Linen Supply Co., Service and Supplies 734—Forrest D. Haggard, Utilities (see w a r r a n t No. 447) . . . 735—Kansas Power & Light Co., Utilities 736—Brown Tree Service, Supplies and Service 737—Brown Tree Service, Supplies and Service 738—Crane and Co., Supplies and Service 739—Nationwide P a p e r s , Supplies and Service 740—Capitol City, Supplies and Service 741—Modern Office Meth., Supplies and Service 742—Commercial Office Supply, Supply and Service 743—Ripley's, Supplies and Service 744—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 745—David L. Recob, Office and Library 746—Donella R. Glenn, Office and Library 747—Lillian Wiant, Office and Library 748—Sharon Kaye Schoonover, Office and Library 749—Terri Ann Dalquest, Office and Library 760—Eloise L. Faga, Office and Library 751—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 752—Elton W. Werner, Office and Library 753—Ward E. Cavender, Office and Library 754—Director of Taxation, Kansas Income Taxes 755 Kansas Employ. Sec. Div., Soc Sec. & Emp. Eaxes 7 5 6 — F o r r e s t D. Haggard, Telephone 757—SW Bell Telephone Co., Utilities 758—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 769—David L. Recob, Office and Library 760—Donnella R. Glenn, Office and Library 761—Lillian H . Wiant, Office and Library 762—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 763—Terri Ann Dalquest, Office and Library 764—Eloise L. Foga. Office and Library 765—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 766—Kaw Valley Bank & T r u s t , FICA & F W H Taxse 767—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 768—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 769—American Linen Supply, Supplies and Service 770—Modern Office Methods, Supplies and Service 771—City of Topeka, Utilities Water 772—Kansas Power & Light, Utilities 773—Capitol City, Supplies and Service 774—Serv. I n d u s t . & Klein, Supplies and Service 776—Cardinal Bldg. Service, Supplies and Service 776—VOID 777—Thacher, Inc., Supplies and Service 778—Lyle M. Baker Ag., Insurance 779—Crane & Co., Supplies and Service 780—A. B. Dick, Supplies and Service 781—Nationwide Papers, Supplies and Service 782—Brown Tree Service, Supplies and Service

Amount 205.94 169.77 177.64 76.73 167.67 65.00 169.77 174.33 05.64 980.16 175.00 175.00 4.40 6.42 5.69 40.36 66.63 30.00 4.00 5.99 75.22 52.08 81.01 5.28 2.32 245.02 245.02 205.94 169.77 195.22 167.67 169.77 60.44 35.11 22.10 134.15 55.16 32.82 211.66 245.02 245.02 205.94 169.77 186.43 167.67 169.77 60.44 944.18 175.00 176.00 5.69 89.08 4.00 146.94 61.83 8.94 45.00 18.01 498.00 9.32 35.91 33.93 4.00

130

March

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

BUDGET ACCOUNT—continued No. F a v o r of For Date 11-16-74 783—David L. Recob, Office and Library 784—Donella E. Glenn, Office and Library 11-15-74 11-16-74 785—Lillian H. Wiant, Office and Library 11-16-74 786—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 11-15-74 787—Terri A. Dalquest, Office and Library 11-15-74 7 8 8 — T e r r y L. Brune, Office and Library 11-15-74 789—Elton W. Werner, Office and Library 11-15-74 7 9 0 — H e n r y O. Bennett, Office and Library 11-27-74 7 9 1 — H e n r y O. Bennett, Office and Library 11-27-74 792—David L. Recob, Office and Library 11-27-74 793—Donella R. Glenn, Office and Library 11-27-74 794—Lillian H. Wiant, Office and Library 11-27-74 795—Sharon Kaye Schoonover, Office and Library 11-27-74 796—Terri Ann Dalquest, Office and Library 11-27-74 7 9 7 — T e r r y L. Brune, Office and Library 11-27-74 798—Elton W. Werner, Office and Library 11-27-74 799—Kaw Valley Bank & T r u s t Co., FICA & F W H Taxes 11-27-74 800—Charles S. McGinness, R e t i r e m e n t 11-27-74 8 0 1 — K e n n e t h N. Pomeroy, Retirement 12- 5-74 8 0 2 — W a r d E. Cavender, Office and Library 12- 5-74 8 0 3 — F o r r e s t D. Haggard, Utilities 12- 9-74 8 0 4 — K a n s a s Power & Light, Utilities 12- 9-74 805—City of Topcka, Water 12- 9-74 8 0 6 — S W Bell Telephone Co., Utilities 12- 9-74 807—International Bus. Mach., Supplies and Service 12- 9-74 808—Crane & Company, Supplies and Service 12- 9-74 '809—Nationwide Papers, Supplies and Service 12- 9-74 810 Modern Office Methods, Supplies and Service 12- 9-74 811—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies and Service 12- 9-74 812—Brown Tree Service, Supplies and Service 12-11-74 813—Ed Marlings, Supplies and Service 12-13-74 8 1 4 — H e n r y O. Bennett, Office and Library 12-13-74 815—David L. Recob, Office and Library 12-13-74 816—Donella Glenn, Office and Library 12-13-74 817—Lillian Wiant, Office and Library 12-13-74 818—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 12-13-74 8 1 9 — T e r r i Ann Dalquest, Office and Library 12-13-74 820—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 12-13-74 821—Elton Werner, Office and Library 12-13-74 822—Ripley's, Supplies and Service 12-13-74 823—Ser. Ind. Klien & Towel Supp., Supplies and Service 12-13-74 8 2 4 — I n t e r n a t . Bus. Mach. Corp., Supplies and Service 12-13-74 825—Multigraphics Div., Supplies and Service 12-20-74 826—Shawnee County Treasurer, Real E s t a t e Tax 12-24-74 8 2 7 — H e n r y O. Bennett, Office and Library 12-24-74 828—David L. Recob, Office and Library 12-24-74 829—Donnella Glenn, Office and Library 12-24-74 830—Lillian H. Wiant, Office and Library 12-24-74 831—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 12-24-74 8 3 2 — T e r r i Ann Dalquest, Office and Library 12-24-74 8 3 3 — T e r r y L. Brune, Office and Library 12-24-74 834—Elton W. Werner, Office and Library 12-24-74 8 3 5 — K a w Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 12-24-74 836—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 12-24-74 8 3 7 — K e n n e t h N. Pomeroy, Retirement 12-27-74 12-27-74 838—Brown Tree Service, Supplies and Service 839—Southwestern Bell, Utilities 12-27-74 12-27-74 840—Modern Office Methods, Supplies and Service 12-30-74 841—Addressograph-Multigraph, Supplies and Service 1- 7-75 8 4 2 — F o r r e s t D. Haggard, Utilities (phone) 1- 7-75 8 4 3 — K a n s a s Power and Light, Utilities 1- 7-75 8 4 4 — K a n s a s Power and Light, Utilities (Library) 1- 7-76 845—City of Topeka, Utilities ( W a t e r ) 846—Victor, Supplies & Service

...

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Amount 246.02' 205.94 1G9.77 186.43 167.(;7 60.44 189.96 24.5.02 246.02 245.02 206.94 169.77 186.43 167.67 60.44 92.83 913.38 176.00 176.00 41.14 19.47 309.80 7.25 197.38 30.22 20.70 76.91 101.84 71.31 4.00 61.98 124.61 246.02 206.94 169.77 186.43 167.67 60.44 92.83 2.32 4.54 125.59 48.71 2,644.99 136.85 264.43 216.36 179.18 195.84 177.08 137.99 148.76 791.43 175.00 175.00 10.00 276.70 987.80 112.61 16.22 342.73 57.48 4.20 23.00

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

1974-75

BUDGET 1 - 7- 7 6 1 - 7- 7 5 1 - 7-75 1 - 9- 7 5 1 - 9- 7 5 1 -14 -75 1 -14 - 7 5 1 -14 - 7 5 1 -14 - 7 5 1 -14 - 7 5 1 -14 - 7 5 1 -14 -76 1 -14 -75 1 -14 -76 1 -28 -75 1. - 3 0 - 7 5 1 -30 -76 1 -30 -75 1 -30 -75 1- - 3 0 - 7 6 1 . • 3 0 -- 7 6 1- - 3 0 - 7 5 1- - 3 0 - 7 5 1- - 3 0 - 7 5 1: - 3 0 . - 7 5 1. • 3 0 . - 7 5 1 .• 3 0 . - 7 6 1.• 3 0 - • 7 5 1- 2 9 . • 7 6 1.• 3 0 . - 7 6 2 . . 3 .• 7 5 2 . • 6 .• 7 5 2 . • 6 .- 7 5 2 - • 6-• 7 5 2 - . 6 .• 7 5 2 . . 6 .• 7 5 2 - • 6 -• 7 6 2 - . 6 .• 7 6 2 - . 6 .• 7 5 2 - . 6 .. 7 6 2- 6.•76 2 - . 6-• 7 6 2 - • ID-• 7 6 2 - 12^•75 2- 12..75 2 - 12^ 7 5 2- 12^ 7 5 2- 12- 75 2 - 1 2 - •75 2 - 1 2 - •75 2 - 1 2 - •75 2 - 1 2 - •75 2- 12- 75 2- 12- 75 2- 12- 75

ACCOUNT—concluded

No. Favor of JFor 847—Serv. Ind. Rent & Klien Towel, Supplies and Service 848—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies and Service 849—Crane& Company, Supplies and Service 860—Kaw Valley Bank & T r u s t , FICA & F W H Taxes . 851—Colonial Refining & Chem. Co., Supplies and Service 852—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 853^—David L. Recob, Office and Library 854—Donnella R. Glenn, Office and Library 855—Lillian H. Wiant, Office and Library 856—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 857—Terri A. Dalquest, Office and Library 858—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 859—Elton W. Werner, Office and Library 860—Marjorie Arnold, Office and Library 861—Ks. Employment Sec. Fund, Soc. Sec. Taxes 862—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 803—David L. Recob, Office and Library 864—Donella R. Glenn, Office and Library 865—Lillian H. Wiant, Office and Library 866—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 867—Terri Ann Dalquest, Office and Library 868—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 869—Elton W. Werner, Office and Library 870—-Marjorie D. Arnold, Office and Library 871—Flossie Bennett, Office and Library 872—Kaw Valley State Bank & T r u s t Co., FICA & F W H 873^—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 874^—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 875—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank & T r u s t , Soc. Sec 87C.^Director of Taxation, Ks. Income Tax 877—Forrest D. Haggard, Telephone 878—The City of Topeka, Utilities 879—Kansas Power & Light, Utilities 880—Southwestern Bell, Utilities 881—Cleo F . Clark Co., Supplies and Service 882-—Nationwide Papers, Supplies and Service 883^—Flye's Mach. Sharping Shop, Supplies and Service 884—Crane& Company, Supplies and Service 885—Serv. Ind. Rental & Klein, Supplies and Service . . . . 88.'i—Modern Office Methods, Supplies and Service 887—-Capitol City Inc., Supplies and Service 888—Kansas Power & Light, Utilities ' 889—-Brown Tree Service, Supplies and Service 890—Henry O. Bennett, Office and Library 891—David L. Recob, Office and Library 892—D onnella Glenn, Office and Library 893^-Lillian Hazel Wiant, Office and Library 894—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 895—Terri A. Dalquest, Office and Library 896—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 897—Elton W. Werner, Office and Library 898—Marjorie D. Arnold, Office and Library 899—E-KAN. Supplies and Service 900^—Modern Office Methods, Supplies and Service 901—A. B. Dick, Supplies and Service

CHARITY FUND Date 3- 1-74 3- 1-74 3- 1-74 3- 1-74

F a v o r of 1—Clifford Johnson, 2—Charles T. Wilson 3—Burdette Downing 4—Edna Hendershot

131

For

No.

Tornado VOID VOID VOID

Relief

Amount 4X0 12.4B 8.34 (i0.31 27.95 245.02 24 5.02 205.94 109.77 186.43 167.67 132.84 188.16 95.0(1 33.OS 245.02 245.02 2 05.9 1 169.77 1S6.43 167.67 132.84 188.1(1 148.14 94.78 1,089.70 175.00 176.00 212.61 144.70 17.65 "0.42 308.52 291.84 3.7 5 239.30 24.72 18.11 4.40 125.6(1 71.44 57.94 10.00 245.02 245.02 205.94 169.77 180.43 167.67 107.90 188.16 113.86 13.40 4J.48 00.43

132

March

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

C H A R I T Y FUND—concluded Date 3 - • 1 .- 7 4 3 - • 1 -- 7 4 3 -• 1 - 7 4 3 - • 1 .- 7 4 3 - 1- - 7 4 3 - • 1 -- 7 4 3 - • 1 -• 7 4 3 - • 1 -- 7 4 3 - • 1 -- 7 4 3 - 1- - 7 4 3 - . 1 -- 7 4 3 - • 1 .• 7 4 3-• 1 - 7 4 3 - 1 -• 7 4 4 - • 6 -- 7 4 4 - • l O -- 7 4 4 - • 1 0 -• 7 4 8- 27-•74 8- 29-•74 9- I l - •74 9•74 0- 22-•74 2 - 17-•74 1 -• 1 4 - • 7 5 2- 11-•75

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No. Favor of For 5—Edward Ray Case VOID 6—Doris Ramage VOID 7—A. J. Williamson VOID 8—Raymond Alber VOID 9—Doris Fuller VOID 10—Clifford Kinder, Tornado Relief 11—Floyd Squires, Tornado Relief 12—O. D. Mack, Tornado Relief 13—John R. Moore, T o r n a d o Relief 14—Keith Parker, Tornado Relief 1 6 — M r s . Floyd A. Erwin, Tornado Relief 16—Chester I. Thompson, T o r n a d o Relief 17—Paul Dale Raber, Tornado Relief 18—VOID 19—Grand Lodge A F & AM, T r a n s f e r of F u n d s 2 0 — M r s . Doris R u m m a g e , Tornado Relief 2 1 — M r s . E d n a H i n d e r s h o t , T o r n a d o Relief 22—Alvin K. Banman, Sr., V.A. R e p r e s e n t a t i v e Debit Memo—Kaw Valley Bank P u r c h a s e of U.S. Treasury Note 23—Harley Henry, Sr., V.A. Hospital 24—Grand Lodge A F & AM, T r a n s f e r of F u n d s 2 5 — M r s . FVed R. Gardner, Masonic Relief 26—Harley Henry, Sr., VAVS R e p r e s e n t a t i v e 2 7 — T h o m a s C. R a u m , Jr., Masonic Relief Reimbursement 28—Swank P r i n t i n g

Amount

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 3,000.00 400.00 400.00 50.00

4,946.00 27.90 2,000.00 60.00 10.00 1,800.00 13.20

P R O F I C I E N C Y C E R T I F I C A T E S F O R 1974-75 Masonic Home Lodge U.D. Carter, William B . — " B " Lodge N o . 3 Hall, Ralph S . — " A " Pack, Michael L e e — " A " , " B " Krenzky, Carlisle F . — " B " Dishman, Arch L . — " B " , " A " " M " Dillon. Bill E., J r . — " B " Lodge N o . 7 Keene, Herbert J . — " M " Tiers, Franklin L . — " M " Burkhart, Ralph L . — " A " Nelson, Clarence E . — " B " Ragan, T a l l e y — " B " Gage, William B . — " A " Lodge N o . 8 Wilson, Robert L y l c — " A " Lodge N o . 12 Sellers, William E . — " B " Lodge N o . 1 6 Crabtree, Emmett W . — " A " Lodge N o . 1 7

Strasser, James A . — " B " Copper, Lloyd D . — " A " Gillispie, Jeffrey L . — " A " , " U " Parker, Stellman C . — " A " Bradley, Merle D . — " M " Donaldson, Martin M . — " A " Waggoner, Virgil R . — " A " Lodge N o . 18 Allen, William I., J r . — " B " Lodge N o . 19 Smith, Joseph D . — " B " Hancock, James D . — " B " HiUin, Harvey H., J r . — " B " Lodge N o . 34 Jahne, Charles R . — " M " Davis, Oren R . — " B " Mcntosh, Bill A . — . " B " Lodge N o . 54 Tomlinson, Robert L., J r . — " A " Adkins, Charles G . — " A " Lodge No. 57 Loggins, Leroy L . — " B " Swinson, Jack E . — " A "

1974-75

Luckinbill, Charles A.— Reich, Robert L . — " B " Lodge No. n Bell, James R.- - " A "

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•B"

Lodge No. 86 Smith, Robert A . — " A " Hladik, Everett D . — " A " Birmingham, David M . — " M " Drennen, Harold O . — " M " Lodge No. 96 Callen, William J . — " A " Clark, Vernon J . — " A " Lodge No. 91 White, William J., I l l — " B " Goodwin, Leo B . — " B " Lodge No. 'i'i Lauppe, R o n a l d — " B " Ackerman, Gary C . — " B " Cantrell, T o m m y H o e — " A " Mabry, Thomas M a x — " A " Clarke, Carlos G . — " B "

Lodge No. 153 McEachern, Michael G . — " B " Ehrlick, Kenneth L . — " B " White, John E . — " B " Covey, David H . — " B " Patterson, Wm. D . — " M " Johnson, Martin O . — " M " Lodge No. 168 Biser, Jack D . — " U " Murnan, Bobby R . — " A " Wise, Thomas A . — " B " Price, David P . — " B " Fletcher, Bascome C . — " B " Crabtrce, Charles W . — " B " Brown, Joseph M . — " B " Fletcher, Lloyd O . — " B " Fletcher, Floyd S . — " B " Fletcher, Raymond T . — " B " Duckworth, Kenneth M . — " B ' Lodge No. 172 Leonard, William R . — " U "

Lodge No. 100 Price, Carl E . — " B "

Lodge No. 177 Cook, Bobby G e n e — " B " Keith, Leslie R . — " B "

Lodge No. 102 Williams, Olice B . — " M " Lewis, Alfred L . — " M "

Lodge No. 243 Lindeken, Michael E.-

Lodge No. 103 Russell, Franklin O . — " U " Weiner, Gregory M . — " U "

'B'

Lodge No. 258 Hamilton, Donald D . — " B " Champ, William L . — " B "

Lodge No. 108 Beerbower, C a r l — " A " Stinnett, Buddie L . — " A "

Lodge No. 273 Bell, Howard G . — " B " Elwick, Gary D . — " A " Combs, Stanley A . — " A "

Lodge No. 112 Feast, Clarence W.-

Lodge No. 274 Huffman, Mclvin I . — " B "

•B"

Lodge No. 133 Dunn, Jesse L . — " B " McNinch, James S . — " B " Irwin, Dennis W . — " B " Shields, J. B r u c e — " U " Lodge No. 134 Young, George—"A", " B " Lodge No. 151 Stephen, John R a n d a l l — " B '

Lodge No. 303 Heberly, Phillip D . — " B " Menne, Eric C . — " B " Daubert, Ronald L . — " B " Mohr, Wilbur B . — " B " Foster, James O . — " A " Pfannenstiel, Cyril J . — " A " Nofziger, Harold L . — " A * Robertson, Ralph R . — " B " Boyer, Thomas F . — " B "

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Reese, Harry L . — " U " Martin, Rea M . — " R " Cotton, Ralph S . — " B " Lodge No. 322 Culey, Marvil L . — " A " Berry, John E . — " B " , " M " Peterson, Charles W . — " A " Babbitt, William E . — " A " Larson, Charles R a y m o n d — " B ' Berry, John E . — " A " Green, Lester W a y n e — " B " Lodge No. 333 Williams. Robert E . — " A " Masters, John E . — " A " Lodge No. 365 Burgess. LeRoy D . — " B " Lodge No. 385 Marlatt, Floyd D . — " B " Lance, Robert A.- - " B " .edge No. 393

THE

March

Baker, Arvin H . — " B " Lodge No. 401 Whiteman, G. E l d o n — " A " , " B ' Price, L a r r y — " A " Williams, Richard—"A". " B " Hodges, Edgar E . — " M " Lodge No. 4 0 4 Stevens, T o m m y F . — " B " Lewis, Roger L . — " A " Lodge No. 4 3 3 Sullivan, Perry S . — " B " Friend, Marvin L . — " B " Weaver, Bruce L . — " B " Acuna, David A . — " B " ' Maslan, E l z a — " A " Marmon, Kenneth H . — " B " Lodge No. 4 3 6 Downen, Donald E . — " B " Lodge No. 441 Smith. Walter A . — " M "

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FIFTY YEAR EMBLEMS 1974 Lodge No. 1 Blevins, Jordan D. Franklin, Francis E. Guthrie, Paul H . Hamacher, Archie M. Meidinger, Ray Smith, Benjamin H . Ukena, Cornelius G. Utz, Lawrence L. Walton, Paul J. Lodge No. 2 Thompson, Earl A. Lodge No. 3. .Askew, Charles F. Ball, Sidney O. Brotherson, Lewis H . Chamberlain, Jay Dee Chess, George W. Cooper, Cecil E. Eddy, George L. Ehni, Clarence R. Ellison, James L. Fossmire, G. Russell Grossman, Jerome E. Haynes, J. Willard Hoyt, Phil S. Kuhns, Arthur McCallister, Wilbur R., Jr. Meads, Alfred. L. Sells, Kenneth A. Shields, ohn W. Speck, Fletcher Tarpley, Raymond E. Withers, James C. Wittenberg, Charles F., Jr. Worley, Harold E. Lodge No. 5 Blakslee, Chester A. Brittain, Thomas L. Sprague, Glenn W. Lodge No. 6 .Auchard, Virgil M. Clough, Arthur M. Houston, Lloyd H. Knotts, Benjamin F . Lessenden. Chester

Poppino, Carl Albertus Lodge No. 7 Biegert, Carl Clewell, Roy Folck, Roy E. Haner, Ralph E. Koepke, Jerome W. Starichenko, Wm. A. Walters, Jennings B. Lodge No. 8 Ahrens, Charles H . Ange, Milton L. Davis, George S. Drake, Maurice L., Sr. Gerwig, Edwin C. Grier, John F. Kendall, Jay S. Louderback, Charles I. Mason, W a r d Nelson, Wm. J. Seelye, Harry E. Shadley, Wayne R. Vollmer, Clarence E. Young, Wm. H. Dix, John P. Lodge No. 9 Bliesner, Clarence A., Sr. Erickson, Harold E. Henderson, Charles L. Hunsinger, Wilfred C. Johnson, William Louk, Charles E. Ryther, Thomas C. Webster, John L. Wilson, Walter E. Woodward, Herbert R. Lodge No. 10 Cheal, Thomas H. Lodge No. 12 Davis, Verl R. Eger, James K. Jones, Cecil B. Kell, John H. Kramm, Roy Murphy, Harry E.

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Lodge No. 15 Brack, Soloman M . Deighton, Clarence O. Evans, James W. Reed, John W. Schuetz, Andrew F. Swan, Dwight, D . Wells, William C. Whaley, Edward H. Lodge No. Jennings, Monroe, Voiland,

16 Lester E. Harry E. Ferdinand, Jr.

Lodge No. 17 King, Karl W. Klugg, Sterhng C. McGrew, James D . Rowe, Floyd A. Rowley, Kenneth G. Smith, Oliver P. Ziegler, George W. Lodge No. 18 Barnes, James O . Bergsma, Silas S. Curby, Oliver C. Hickox, Wm.. Waddess, James R. Whitcraft, J o h n E. Lodge No. 19 Jones, Charles A. McGee, Lewis C. Osborne, Robert R. Lodge No. 20 McGinness, R a l p h E. Lodge No. 21 Carmean, Dale H . Hatfield, Loyd A. Lodge No. 22 Hobson, Delbert G. Lodge No. 24 Moore, Herbert R. O'Brien, Leroy Ramsey, Robert W. Reed, Albert Lodge No. 26 Dunlop, Robert D .

THE

Lodge No. 29 Barber, Ira E. Rhodes, Fred H., Jr. Lodge No. 30 Frakes, Earl Lee Hogue, Orlie L. Reed, Burdell C. Lodge No. 33 Devin, Watson A. Ellis, Clay W. Hinkle, Perry W. Kenney, Frank M. Lauck, Thomas H . Lodge No. 34 Armstrong, Alpheus C. Lodge No. 36 Pattison, Wm. Lewis Lodge No. 37 Crawford, Theodore D. Hass, Virgil S. Hennigh, Earl L. Smith, Walter J. Stiles, Archie G. Lodge No. 38 Adams, Charles H . Anderson, Axel W. Anderson, Francis M. A m d t , Walter R. Scott, Raymond Gilbert Lodge No. 39 Shurtleff, Elmer E. Steck, Earl E. Troughton, E. Thomas Lodge No. 41 Johnston, Lyle D . Lodge No. 42 German, Herbert L. Hollenbeck, Floyd O . Lodge No. 43 Beck, Bismark O. Lodge No. 4 4 Meisenheimer, James G. Mitchell, W m . E. Payne, Mark E. Sigler, Alfred O. Weckel, Wra. P.

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Lodge No. 46 Boyle, Lloyd W. Heidebrecht, Arnold C. Lodge No. 51 Birt, Edwin L. Clements, Walter W. Eighe, Ernest E. Enochs, Harold L. Estep, George G. Hatcher, Earl H. Hug, George P. Jarrell, Meedy G. Jungk, Herman H. Logan, Kent B. Pratt, Abraham Rea, Donald A. Walters, Lester C. Watson, Charles E. White, Josept M. Wilson, Francis M. Lodge No. 55 Shirley, James R. Lodge No. 58 Neal, Elmer Lee Lodge No. 60 Atteberry, Dee L. Brooks, Clarence A. Butcher, Claude R. Johnson, Walter P. Lederer, Harry E. Ruttan, Francis R. Saylor, Lloyd Smith, George W. Lodge No. 61 Baldwin, A m o t F., Sr. Miller, John E. Lodge No. 63 Donmyer, Byron C. Oliver, Floyd R. Lodge No. 68 Hedges, Roy T. K n a p p , Ray J. Lodge No. 70 Alberg, Henry B. Hug, Gilbert Swanson, Eugene E. Wehrle, Walter

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Lodge No. 71 Clouse, Floyd B. Nicely, Melvin C. Porter, Roy C. Wene, James L. Lodge No. 73 Hackleman, F. Earl Lamb, Julian R. McNemar, John D. Lodge No. 74 Baker, Harold H. Lodge No. 75 Cordts, Earl C. Gaumer, Chester T. Lodge No. 76 Meleen, Frank E. Neely, Alexander F. Sailors, William A. Lodge No. 78 Taylor, Howard H. Lodge No. 80 Frew, Robert Humiston, Raymond Wilcox, Harry M. Lodge No. 84 Sheldon, Martin H . Lodge No. 86 Barker, Wm. J. Casner, Ray T. Corzine, H a r r y H . Fisher, James E. Hladik, Everett D. Lusk, Charles J. Million, Lewis E. Moynihan, Paul C. Payne, Amos O. Potter, Howard H . R a p p , Jacob C. Smith, Walter M. Stuckey, Dorsey C. Schmidt, David S. Owens, Rex M. Lodge No. 90 Albright, Albert L.

138 Albright Clarence B. Bailey, Wesley Catron, Charles S . Cree, Walter E. Davis, J. Glen Gabriel, David J., Sr. Graham, Virgil T . Harrison, J o h n R. Marple, Clyde E. McCormick, Bliss J. Miller, George B. Papadopoulos, Bill No. Pratt, Chester W. Starbird, Chester P. Stansbury, Alfred L. Summers, Lloyd L. Taylor, OUie J. Turner, Harlan H. Ward, John E. Wingerson, George W. Young, Winford. Lodge No. 91 Ackerman, Leonard B. Kirkwood, Irvin B. McAllister, Fred L. Rickert, Wm. R. Simpson, Wm. L. Lodge No. 93 Cowan, Raymond G. Japors, John T . Swart, Williard E. Lodge No. 94 Casey, Earl P. Hynds, George F. Lodge No. 95 Hall, Charles C. Hull, Everett W. Humphreys, Harold M. Matthews, Walter O. Lodge No. 96 Brune, Willis E. Crabtree, Roy A. Fleming, Curtis V. Sass, Joseph A. Toman, Wm. A. Lodge No. 97 Johnson, Mode T. Rardin. Olen B.

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Riggs, Carl

Lodge No. 98 Hobbs, Clarence A. Ipson, Ove Meyer, Eddie H. Faugh, Jim M. Lodge No. 99 Hayes, Noel Rombold, Charles R. Sager, Eugene C. Smith, Jones J. Thomas, Charles E. Wright, Louis W. Lodge No. 100 Armstrong, Leo S. Cunningham, Duncan Dickey, Allen Lucas, Leo C. Sharpnack, Max I. Stauffaucher, Gasper C. Starrett, Glenn Webb, Paul J. Lodge No. 101 McDaniel, Clair L. McDaniel, Harold H. Lodge No. 102 ,. Hogan, Charles C. McMillan, James S. Plattner, Emil P. Winston, C. Carleton Lodge No. 103 Garrett, Wm. Mark Geeding, Deane L. Lodge No. 104 Johnson, Clarence A. Lodge No. 106 Allen, Robert F. Lodge No. 107 Boys, Ernest E. Clark, Hipp McConnell, James D. Sanders, Ernest Thompson, Floyd V. ToUey, Clarence L. Wilson, Archie D .

1974-75 Lodge No. 110 Hadley, Charles L. Henderson, Roy T. Swanson, Warren Waite, Rufus B. Watts, David O. Lodge No.

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Flory, William E. Lodge No. 113 Kirk, George L. Stimson, Roland E. Walker, Claude A. Lodge No. 114 Hawk, Roy H . Sommers, Alfred P. Lodge No. 117 Harrington, Chester L. Hataway, Ray L. Rude, Leonard, Jr.

Lodge No. 134 Hanna, Lawton M. Johnson, Lamfred P. Meek, Alfred E. Robbins, Hardy P. Smiley, Marion F. Stewart, Wm. B. Lodge No. 135 Stephenson, Roger H. VanAlstine, Walter I. Lodge No. 137 Carinder, Josiah G. Miller, Frank D. Watson, Orley H . Wilson, Elza A. Lodge No. 138 Fisher, Edgar

Lodge No. 139 Manning, H. Glenn

Lodge No. 119 Hargrove, Luther B. McClenahan, David

Lodge No. 140

Lodge No. 120 Higgins, George J. Thomas, Archie G.

Lodge No. 141 Clift, Arnold M. Johnson, Elmer O.

Lodge No. 124 Cless, Clyde H .

Lodge No, 142 Benfer, Albert G, Berry, Ernest A. Bolin, Webster T. Chase, Amos L. Lewellen, Frank E, McCall, Samuel E, Sanderson, Ernest S.

Lodge No. 128 Hanel, Earle E. Stransky, Rex E. Lodge No. 129 Broyles, Adlee C. Faulkner, George O . Makalous, Fred H . Munger, Frank E. Lodge No. 131 Kettler, Burl L. Stevens, Clifford O. Lodge No. 132 Durbin, Brice Lodge No. 133 Chaplin, Lawrence A. Moody, Ralph E. Woodside, Charles T.

Long, Vernon W.

Lodge No. 144 Harder, Carl F. Merrill, Harry R. Phillips, George E. Lodge No. 146 Krachy, Arthur C, Rowland, James D. Lodge No. 148 Shaw, Fred D, Lodge No. 150 Dare, William H . Engle, Arthur J.

140 Funderburk, J o h n W. Harbaugh, ohn P. Meierant, Fred A. Pitzer, Stewart S. Renn, George S. Wright, Frank C. Lodge N O . 151 Allred, Floyd L. Graves, Orie W . Harrell, Moody C Roper, R a l p h E. Sanders, R a l p h L. Lodge No. 153 Bell, Joseph H . Beyer, A r t h u r K . Lockton, Richard S. Norris, Gerald W. Lodge No. 154 Dowlin, Robert L. Nelson, Albert E. Lodge No. 155 Hayes, Marion V. Mason, Willis R. Lodge No. 158 Burden, Walter H . Floyd, Wm. A. Hood, Roy M. Roche, Frank S. Tamblyn, Charles W. Lodge No. 159 Benton, Myron B. Decker, Harry O . Lodge No. 161 Kietzman, M a x P. Sarver, Carl J. Lodge No. 162 Beyer, Joseph E. Cobun, Leonard C. Crawford, Milo A. Ewing, Melvin H . Lukert, J o h n F . Williams, Claire L. Lodge No. 163 Brown, T e d A.

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Lodge No. 166 Johnson, Harold W. Lodge No. 167 Evans, Fred S. Lodge No. 168 Jacques, Richard M., Sr. Lamb, Richard M, Sr. Livesay, Charles P. Lodge No. 169 Austin, Lynn Clear, Arthur E. Youngquist, Walter A. Lodge No. 171 Hunter, Willis W. Morrison, Russell V. Lodge No. 172 Gearhart, Roy M . Johnson, Claude A. Lodge No. 174 Albrech't, Loyal C. Lumpkin, Frank K. Tilton, Archie E. Lodge No. 176 Hanson, Clarence M. Lodge No. 179 Burt, Percy D. Copp, m. C. Elson, Lester G. Lodge No. 180 Foster, Lewis S. Lodge No. 181 Barbo, Clarence G. Farr, Henry B. Lodge No. 184 Swenson, Clarence A. Lodge No. 186 Cook, Herbert A. Hale, Carl H . Thomsen, Andy J. Vernon, Loyd E. Lodge No. 187 Alexander, Claire W. Allen, Len N.

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Branstetter, Neil V. Brenner, George F. Grain, Ralph O. Duckett, Willie R. Fisher, James G. Freeburg, Homer G. Hoggatt, Vernon A. Lawson, J o h n S. Linthicum, Lee Moore, Dale W. Morrison, Clarence C. Nairn, Hubert A. Nesch, Roland J. Rittenhouse, Benjamin J. Roderick, Charles F. Small, Charles L. Underwood, Homer J. Williams, George R. Lodge No. 189 Bedker, Fred M. Lodge No. 191 Bieber, Frank H . Bondurant, Laurence E. Lodge No. 192 Moddrell, Lester E. Lodge No. 195 Reed, Isaac M. Wilson, Donald D, Lodge No. 197 Tector, N. Wilfred Lodge No. 199 Isaac, William W. Moody, Raymond F. Lodge No. 200 Hoopes, Clarence E. R a m p , Wilber F. Snyder, Herbert W. Lodge No. 203 Gardner, John A. Lodge No. 205 Newell, Owen G. Lodge No. 206 Beal, Ellis E. Wolf, Charles B.

Lodge No. 210 Grubb, Toll F. Robinson, Wm. G. Lodge No. 211 Moore, Louis R. Lodge No. 212 Bibens, Samuel N. Lodge No. 213 Campbell, Lester E. Lodge No. 215 Campbell, Lester Gough, Cissney Heaton, Leslie Martin, Ewart T. Peterson, Roy W. Prosch, Roy R. Renner, Frank O. Lodge No. 216 Dunn, Harvey A. Gift, Arthur S. Kern, Gilbert J. Lodge No. 217 Hagen, Eugene O . Lodge No. 221 Nelson, Christian E. Lodge No. 222 Main, Ernest C. Walker, Alex L. Lodge No. 224 Blair, Nealy E. Cole, Albert G. Steele, Lee C. Todd, Gerald L. Lodge No. 225 Ash, Norrman S. Buck, Alfred H . Chelson, Sam A. Dark, Horace O. Hersch, Howard H . Logan, J. Glenn Oberheim, C. E. Page, Glenn A. Reynolds, Arthur R. Wichers, Anton D. Williamson, William H.

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Smith, Loftis L.

Lodge No. 226 Burt, Ralph H .

Lodge No. 254

Lodge No. 229 Clark, Charles R. McDaniel, John H .

Blatchley, Henry S.

Lodge No. 230

Lodge No. 258

Nickell, Lloyd D .

Northcutt, Raymond S.

Lodge No. 232 Hiesterman, Arnold J. Lodge No. 234 Baker, T o m H . Lodge No. 238 Appll, Fred. C. Kissick, Claude McEachern, Charles F. Moore, Roderick O. Osborn, Homer B. Whiting, E d m o n d W. Wilkinson, Francis, H. Lodge No. 241 Matson, Manley B. Palmer, Walter B. Lodge No. 243 Deniston, Dorsey Young, Stephen Lodge No. 244 Cassey, Samuel

Smith, Arthur L. Lodge No. 257

Lodge No. 246 Anderson, George H . Cook, Arthur E. Leopold, Vivian A. Parrish, Earl M. Lodge No. 247 Dunning, Rogert I. Lodge No. 250 Lentz, Lloyd Lodge No. 252 Kent, Walter Lodge No. 253 Campbell, Page S. Cotter, Lloyd W. Hall, Con S.

Lodge No. 262 Bell, Glenn Johnston, Carlos M. Lodge No. 263 McKinney, Francis Lodge No. 264 Rees, Donovan W. Lodge No. 265 Hinds, Julius A. Laird, Thomas E. Merrill, Glenn W. Lodge No. 266 Langley, Benjamin E. Lindsay, H e r m a n L. McDonald, Harold H. Shockley, Delbert E. Lodge No. 267 Davis, Lloyd R. Johns, George W. Wallace, Raymond A. Lodge No. 268 Crowder, Claude Warren, Reuben E. Lodge No. 269 Hundley, Clarence Lodge No. 271 Jar\'is, Robert L. Lytel, Carl W. Studebaker, Marvin C. Lodge No. 272 Bridges, Oscar S. Chinnery, George W. Haskins, Thomas F . Wipprecht, Louis A.

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Lodge No. 274 Glover, George Hill, Nathan Matthews, Ben Scranton, Lyle Lodge No. 277 Gearhart, David F., Jr. Lodge No. 279 Strickler, Frank E. Lodge No. 280 Daniels, Andrew G. Lodge No. 281 Krause, Louis J. Lodge No. 285 Johnson Lowell M. Probst, Bert L. Lodge No. 286 Horttor, Elmer J. Murrow, Hugh W. Lodge No. 287 Isom, Clare Isom, Ralph R. Lodge No. 288 Oberholser, Percy H . Wuthnow, Roland R. Lodge No. 290 King, Jesse W . Nelson, James M. Rogers, Marshall F. Steeples, Chester F. D . Lodge No. 292 Sheets, Lawrence W. Lodge No. 294 Brunnemer, Clifford O. Moore, Richard L. Strange, Charles E., Jr. Lodge No. 295 Jackson, Charles Jackson, Dan Pounds, Jay B. Thompson, Walter Lodge No. 298 LeVitt, George G. Lodge No. 299 Hockaday, Richard H.

Long, Alban W. Lodge No. 3 0 0 Hilbig, Albert L. McHargue, James P. Tucker, Henry V. Simmonds, Earl Lodge No. 302 Hardesty, Marion Lodge No. 303 Battishill, Bertie L. Belcher, Stephen O. Bennett, Archie L. Bonwell. W m . A. Burns, John H., Jr. Cohlmia, Leon B. Gripe, Paul Dalton, James E. Davis, Harley S. Edwards, Ira E. Hendricks, O. Allen Hill, Harold J. Hill, Ira J. Hill, Robert R. Skolaunt, Frank J., Jr. Steele, Everett H. Surtees, Paul D . Weaver, Robert W. Woodin, James C. Wightman, Wade W . Lodge No. 307 Ernold L. Anderson Ernest A. Hauke Humbarger, Leslie Kersey, Horace A. Liggett, Harry G. McAlister, George Meuli, David C. Needham, Berle Peycke, Harold F. Scott, George H. Stovall, Guy J. Woodring, Glen K. Lodge No. 3 0 9 Brown, Willard A. Lodge No.. 310 Rumsey, George C. Lodge No. 3 14 Peek, Robert W. â&#x20AC;¢

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144 Switzer, Raymond J. Werts, Charles J . Williams, Benjamin F. Lodge N O . 315 Munson, J o h n A. Lodge N O . 318 Kirschmer, Herbert Lodge No. 321 Golden, L. Dick Jacobs, Martin F . Lodge No. 3 2 2 Arnspiger, Harold C. Baker, William A. Blevens, Walter W . Carter, Alva H. Fleetwood, Preston Levi, Henry M. Linsenmayer, Roy C. McWilliams, R o y J. Miles, J o h n S. Powrelski, Albert Simmons, Howard H. Snyder, Clarence A., Jr.

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Lodge No. 333 Lindberg, Lawrence Lodge No. 334 Russell, Paul W. Lodge No. 338 Nevitt, James R. Reeve, Ingalls I. Lodge No. 339 Herron, Earl E. Lodge No. 341 Burnett, C. Ivan Wineland, Loren Lombard, Earl L. Lodge No. 344 Chamberlain, Jasper-P. Sargent, Steven A. Lodge No. 345 . Dobson, Francis J. Jones, Bernard H. McBride, Glenn Lodge No. 347 Duckworth, Alden

Lodge No. 3 2 3 Strahm, W m . C. Lodge No. 3 2 4 Rowe, Charles K. Lodge No. 3 2 6 Gigstad, Julius E. McKinley, Earl M. Lodge No. 3 27 Carey, W m . E. Lodge No. 328 Hill, Carl D .

Lodge No. 349 Novotny, Arnold F. Lodge No. 351 Spriggs, Howard F. Lodge No. 355 Webb, Rollin D. Lodge No. 35 6 Anthony, Walter C. Scott, Clarence O. Lodge No. 35 7 Reineke, Emil C.

Lodge N o . 3 3 0 Kyle, Herold P . Seuser, J o h n W . Snodgrass, Bradie G.

Lodge No. 358 Lamont, Louis W. Moore, William

Lodge No. 331

Lodge No. 359

Bentley, Fred Lodge N o . 3 3 2 Van Dolah, Donald

Snodgrass, John A. Lodge No. 3 6 0 Beers, Allyan H.

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Lodge No. 362 Hirmon, Wm. H. Thompson, Arch M. Lodge No. 364 Boyd, Ralph H. Goodrich, Lonnie C. Guthrie, Lewin Kush, Ernest A. Lygrisse, L K. Parker, Evan G. Lodge No. 367 McCollum, Alfred W. Lodge No. 368 Stouffer, Harold A. Lodge No. 369 Clevenger, Willie K., Sr Roedcr, Clarence J. Schell, Clyde F. Sutton, Albert D. Williard, Paul Lodge No. 3 72 Hyatt, Ralph Patton, Jesse B. Lodge No. 376 Couch. Harry B. Cummings, Perry K. Trager, Louis D . Lodge No. 379 Wells, Paul L. Lodge No. 381 Ure, Roy L. Lodge No. 383 Buck, Alfred C. Hays, George E. Gustafson, Charles L.

Lodge No. 401 Willis, Leland E. Lodge No. 4 0 3 Summers, Edwin E. Lodge No. 4 0 8 Allai, Henry Banres, James Elliott, Eldon L. Lodge No. 411 Blecha, Joseph G. Petersen, Arthur Rice, Glen H. Lodge No. 413 Bailey, Ormel B. Lubbers, Eike R. Lodge No. 415 Cain, William E. Lodge No. 4 2 0 Edmonds, Harold M. Lodge No. 4 2 7 Amick, Jessie Ray Lodge No. 431 Walters, Wm. Britton ^ Lodge No. 4 3 3 Brown, Hubert D. Cooprider, Jonathan W. Gulp, Harold D . Fry, Alvin L. Grainfield, Lloyd G. Lewis, Howard R. Miller, Edward M. Oakes, John A. Reed, Roy S.

Lodge No. 394 Moore, Earl W.

Lodge No. 4 3 6 Bush, Joseph N . Haselhorst, Hugo B. LaDew, Clifford M. Mall, Oris E. Rhoades, Charles E. Zieger, Lester E.

Lodge No. 397 Hawkinson, Bernard Larson, Elmer G. Thompson, Olaf

Lodge N o . 4 3 7 Brandenburg, Herman G. Heath, Senn H. Lee, Arthur R.

Lodge No. 390 Chrisler, Hans D.

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Ralston, Alec D. Ziegelmeier, Ernest W. Lodge No. 4 4 5 Johnson, Fred L. Payne, Russell W. Spicer, Ocee O. Lodge No. 4 4 6 Foster, Herbert McDonald, Lester R. Pond, George O.

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PER D I E M C H E C K S ISSUED 1975 ANNUAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N (BY-LAW 2-308-9-12) DISTRICT DEPUTIES 1974 1975 Dist. No. Name Amount Dist. No. Name Amount 1—Norris N. Loyd .$20.00 3—Bert C. Findley $20.00 2—Fred B. Jensen 20.00 4—Raymond A. McNeley . . . 20.00 3—Bernard F. Pelton 20.00 5—Gerald H . Townsend 20.00 5—John Eldon Masters 20.00 6—Robert J. Shippee . . 20.00 6—Orville P. Jackson 20.00 7—Bernard E. Moore 20.00 7—John R. Teagarden 20.00 8—Norris Attkisson 20.00 8—L. Kelley Arnold 20.00 9—Harry C. Kennedy 20.00 9—William Ekis 20.00 10—Jay Jones, Jr 20.00 11—Edward M. Bowman 20.00 12—Larry R. Decker 20.00 13—John R. McCord 20.00 13—Max M. Jennings 20.00 14—E. Eugene Puckett 20.00 14—Francis A. GiUihan 20.00 16—Gerald F. Steely 20.00 16—Lester M. Alderfer 20.00 17—George Haas 20.00 17—Raymond R. Bradley 20.00 21—Morris W. Sykes 20.00 18—Benton F. Luse 20.00 23—Carl L. Roney 20.00 19—William E. Carey 20.00 24—Frank M. Green, Jr. 20.00 20—Joe M. Conley 20.00 25—William Lloyd Sprague . . 20.00 21—William E. Bogue 20.00 28—Joseph E. States 20.00 23—Lee Anthony 20.00 31—Paul L. Furbeck 20.00 24—Frank J. Testorff 20.00 32—Don L. Dicks 20.00 25—Ben B. Boyles 20.00 33—William J. Hrovat 20.00 26—Lyman Snodderly 20.00 34—Kenneth R. King 20.00 27—Paul C. Hibbard 20.00 35—Ranee Arnold 20.00 28—Harry K. Papps 20.00 37—Karl E. H a r t m a n 20.00 29—Emmett W. Crabtree' . . . . 20.00 40—C. Lester Houghton 20.00 31—Harold F. Sievers 20.00 42—Roy W. Lumpkin 20.00 32—Austin G. Hailey 20.00 44—Alfred H. Slough 20.00 34—J. Wayne McMown 20.00 45—Dwight A. Burton 20.00 36—Landon Abel 20.00 46—Clarence R. Stucky 20.00 37—Ted A. Parisa 20.00 47—Bernard A. Rishell 20.00 38—Ray C. Hopson 20.00 20.00 39—Charles L. Rostine 20.00 49—Richard Schulz 50—Everett E. Keller 20.00 40—John D. Trude 20.00 51—Harold P. Newsom 20.00 41—Thomas E. McClellan . . . 20.00 52—William T. Allen 20.00 42—Lloyd D . Bradley 20.00 54—Ralph L. Barber 20.00 43—David L. Smith 20.00 55—Harley A. Francis 20.00 44—Edward R. Case 20.00 57—Leonard M. Paxson 20.00 4 5 ~ F r e d e r i c k A. Turpen 20.00 58—David E. Casey 20.00 46—Dean Cooley 20.00 59—Hurlbut Graves 20.00 47—Billy Joe Smith 20.00 60—Harlan S. McNinch 20.00 48—Gerald D . K a u p 20.00 61—Jack B. Stairrett 20.00 51—Fred S. Evans 20.00 62—Lavem W. Fox 20.00 52—William A. Caughey 20.00 63—G. Marvin Wilson . . ; . . . 20.00 53—Walter A. Tegtmeyer . . . 20.00 64—Ray H. Dieball .' 20.00 54—Ivan Dix 20.00 56—Delbert W. Berry 20.00 57—J. Emanuel White 20.00 61—Walter E. Gulick 20.00 62—Daniel S. Ray 20.00 63—Kester A. Gentzler 20.00 64—J. Chester Mote 20.00

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Name

1—Gerald L. Anderson 2—K. Maynard Curts 5—Roger L. Bush 6—Harvey L. Swan 8—Andrew E. Olson 9—RoUin B. Ashley 11—Paul B. Heyman 12—James R. Paulsen

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1974 AREA C O - O R D I N A T O R S

Amount

Area

$20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00

2—Richard D . Overton 3—Goldwin Miller 5—Jesse E. Bean 6—W. Nolan Artz 8—O. D. Mack 9—Don Robinett 10—Travis Spencer 11—J. F. Gerstberger, J r 1 2—William Chapman

Name

Amount $20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00

C O M M I T T E E MEMBERS PER D I E M J. Dale Raynesford, Bi-Centennial Committee $20.00 James L. Withers, Bi-Centennial Committee 20.00 Roger C. Ward, Chartered Lodges & Lodges U . D 20.00 John E. Baskette, Chartered Lodges & Lodges U . D 20.00 Floran A, Rodgers, Chartered Lodges & Lodges U . D 20.00 Leslie M. Heisz, Church-Lodge Relations Committe 20.00 Francis W. Stams, Committee on Extension of DeMolay 20.00 Damon M. Grimes, Committee on Extension of DeMolay 20.00 John D. Cunningham, Committee on Foreign Relations 20.00 James E. Zimmerman, Committee on Grand Lodge Communications . . . 20.00 Oscar D. Smith, Committee on Reports of Grand Officers 20.00 Ralph E. Wilson, Committee on Total Youth 20.00 Jimmy D. King, Committee on Total Youth 20.00 LODGE

REPRESENTATIVES

Lodge No. Name Amount 1—Conrad F. Johnson $20.00 2—Chester J. Ziegel 20.00 3—Lewis Brown 20.00 5—Arnold L. Moulden 20.00 6—Glenn Messenheimer . . . 20.00 7—J. C. Poe 20.00 8—Burton Russell 20.00 9—Harrison K. Traul 20.00 10—Billy L. Blanck 20.00 12—Owen Samuel, J r 20.00 14—Roland G. Pottorf 20.00 15—Arthur W. Keffer 20.00 18—John L. Heckert 20.00 19—Leon D . Elliott 20.00 21—Ray H. Gray 20.00 23—Keith Guthrie 20.00 24—Orlie Davidson 20.00 25—Wm. G. H a h n 20.00 29—Glen H. Searcy 20.00

Lodge No. Name Amount 32—N. W. Westphal 20.00 33—Gary R. Goebel 20.00 34—^James Wm. Robbins . . . 20.00 35—Dale Bruning 20.00 37—Jimmie A. Duncan 20.00 38—W. A. Shields 20.00 39—Alvin F. Kussman 20.00 40—Robert E. Redick 20.00 41—Louis A. Likes 20.00 43—James W. Fountain 20.00 46—Irvin D . Buller 20.00 47—Cliff V a n Nice 20.00 48—Robert Hall 20.00 49—Alvin K. Banman 20.00 54—Robert L. Goul 20.00 55—Robert L. Guier 20.00 56—Jerry L. Gilson 20.00 57—Harry Aikin 20.00 60—Jesse M. Ross 20.00

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Lodge No. Name Amount .62—Robert Bame 20.00 63—Otis Domeny 20.00 65—James E. Angell 20.00 66—Lester Naylor 20.00 67—Winfred Lucas 20.00 68—Hubert Marler 20.00 70—Everett L. Avery 20.00 71—^Joe Hawkins 20.00 74—James Elwell 20.00 75—Fred L: Baker, J r 20.00 76—Tom Burress 20.00 80—Glenn D. Zieber 20.00 82—Russell George 20.00 84—Sam Leu 20.00 85—Francis Argabright 20.00 86—David Birmingham . . . . 20.00 87—David A. Rohia 20.00 88—Chester Hiatt 20.00 89—George E. Byrne 20.00 90—Harry M. Fretz 20.00 92—Robert McBride 20.00 93—Fred Kennedy 20.00 94—David N. Lohr 20.00 95—Dwayne L. Clary 20.00 96—Norman L. Maier 20.00 97—Jim E. Ross 20.00 98—James Huffman 20.00 99—Eugene C. Allen 20.00 100—Carl E. Price 20.00 101—John E. Lane 20.00 102—Lloyd L. Robbins 20.00 104—Floyd Sorrick 20.00 107—Thomas Zinser 20.00 108—Albert Johnston 20.00 110—Howard Riggs 20.00 111—Oscar McKenzie 20.00 112—Guy E. Cantrell 20.00 113—James Sjogren 20.00 115—E. Leslie Dixon 20.00 117—Noel J. Rike 20.00 119—Glenn Peterson 20.00 121—Clint A. Tracy 20.00 122—Roy W. Eib 20.00 123—Raymond Johnson . . . . . 20.00 124—John Abildgaard 20.00 125—Clayton Coad 20.00 126—Neal Osbom 20.00 127—Jay Brassfield 20.00 128—Otto Peters 20.00 129—Ray Weaver . 20.00 130—Ollie Woodman 20.00 131—Vernon Moore 20.00

Lodge No. Name 132—Chet Foster 133—J. Bruce Shields 134—Richard Stone 135—Jon Spencer, Sr 136—E. R. Meadows 138—Maurice Gleason 140—Delbert Kidwell 141—Cecil Redenbaugh 144—Carl F. Harder 145—James Blass 148—George Adams 149—Earl Peterson 150—Raymond J. Heyen 153—Roger Seigel 14—Art Howell 155—Arthur Redmond 158—Edwin Maycraft 159—Calvin Weibling 160—Henry K. Smith 161—Arnold Hafenstein 162—Ivan Newsam 164—Richard Buhler 167—Neal Skelton 168—Carl Underwood 169—Edwin Brychta 172—Tom Lowman 173—Wilbur Barngrover 174—G. H. Pittman 177—^James R. Line 179—Ciair Penrod 181—Wendell Morgan 183—Rhett Weiser 184—Byron D. Morgan 186—R. J. Metcalf 187—Ronald Titterington 190—Adam Freeman 191—Darrell Holmes 192—Leslie Dewitt 194—Darrell Shoemaker 195—Fred Williams 196—Dale E. Hess 198—Bob Palmer 199—Melvin Erhardt 200—Bernard Rishell 201—Frank Ingalls 204—Jack C. Metz 205—Gary L. Pugh 206—Glen Wilson 207—Edgar Stockbridge 210—Carl Elliott 212—Thomas Thexton 213—James.-Weyrauch

149 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

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Lodge No. Name Amount • 216—Ronald Brown 20.00 217—Charles H . Wille 20.00 220—Manuel Rodrigues 20.00 222—Jim D . Beye 20.00 224—John Kendall, Jr. 20.00 226—Calvin Grover 20.00 227—G. Lester Houghton 20.00 229—Clarence Pate 20.00 230—Harold Forcum 20.00 232—Philip C. Parker 20.00 233—Marvin M c M i n n 20.00 236—Paul E. MonHollon 20.00 244—Donald E. Master 20.00 246—Charles B. Sinclair . . . . ^ 20.00 247—Carol W. Gray 20.00 249—Max Croisant 20.00 251—Richard Janzen 20.00 252—John L. Rigg 20.00 253—Glenn Eastback 20.00 256—Carroll D . Harker 20.00 257—Keith Godlove 20.00 258—Richard C. Krase 20.00 259—Wesley L. Johnson 20.00 260—Kirby Elsea 20.00 261—C. Irvin McCuUough . . . 20.00 263—Gerald D. K a u p . . . . . . 20.00 264—Eugene Bennett 20.00 265—Gilbert S. Hayer 20.00 266—Don C. Pickell 20.00 267—H. P. Reynolds 20.00 270—Willis H . K r a m e r . . 20.00 271—Robert W. Dickson 20.00 272—Finis V. Swender 20.00 273—Val O. Whitesell 20.00 274—Art Hartshorn, J r 20.00 277—John Coverdale 20.00 278—Michael Mayberry 20.00 279—Edward Schmalzried . . . 20.00 280—Paul Harrel 20.00 2 8 1 — D u a n e Nichol 20.00 282—W. D . Hayes 20.00 283—A. V. H a n n a 20.00 284—Curtis Sauer 20.00 2 8 6 — T . F . Edmonds 20.00 287—Walter E. C r a b b 20.00 288—Howard Hizer 20.00 290—Louis Trimble 20.00 291—Wayne L. Peck 20.00 293—Harry C . W a l z 20.00 294—Preston Lowdermilk . . . 20.00 299—Marvin D . FUnn 20.00 300—George W. TuU 20.00

THE

March

Lodge No. Name Amount 301—W. B. Vorhees 20.00 303—Joseph L. Patton 20.00 309—Bob G. Salter 20.00 310—David Van Patten 20.00 31 l ~ W i l l i a m Vander Beek . . . 20.00 313—Raymond Cowles 20.00 315—Merrill R. Cunningham. 20.00 318—Emerson Lahman 20.00 319—Ariand Stephens 20.00 3 2 1 ~ H a r o l d Runzel 20.00 322—Marvin E. Ury 20.00 323—Curtis Gilmore 20.00 324—C. R a y J o r d a n 20.00 325—Howard L. Wade . . . . . 20.00 328—William Ringquist 20.00 327—Franklin H. Rose 20.00 3 2 9 — T . L. Kauble 20.00 3 3 0 ~ W m . T. Edwards 20.00 331—Alfred H . Jonas 20.00 333—Roger D. Kidwell 20.00 335—Wm. J. Besack 20.00 339—Ray W. Ncedham 20.00 341—Merlin D. Funk 20.00 342—Benny Goatley 20.00 344—Calvin E. Bruns 20.00 347—Bobbie R. Oiler 20.00 349—Robert C. Brown 20.00 351—Kenneth White 20.00 352—Clarence Sawyer 20.00 354—Harry E. Miller 20.00 358—John E. Loeppke 20.00 360—Norman Bainter 20.00 362—Leon W. Lesovsky 20.00 364—Joseph Oliphant 20.00 366—Donald Oldfield 20.00 367—Melvin L. Cook 20.00 368—Billy Joe Smith 20.00 369—Leroy C. Boothe 20.00 372—Ernest Oaks 20.00 374—Brian A. Barkan 20.00 376—Melvin Stimpert 20.00 379—Ralph Winterrowd 20.00 384—Walter Tsch'anz 20.00 390—H. L. Post 20.00 391—C. Eari Thompson 20.00 393—Charles R. Harden 20.00 395—Roger D . Potter 20.00 396—Robert E. Kern 20.00 398—Kenneth Armstrong 20.00 399—Jay W. Cope 20.00 402—Myron D. Kidwell 20.00 403—Marvin Ambrose 20.00

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Lodge No. Name Amount 404—Edward Schultz 20.00 406—John H . Duncan 20.00 408—Walter Fiorucci 20.00 409—Rodney Hannon 20.00 410—Orvis Beeghly 20.00 411—Sammie G. Cross 20.00 413—Everett A. Wright 20.00 417—Robert Van Allen 20.00 420—Marvin E. Granstaff . . . 20.00 421—Donald Calkins 20.00 427—James L. Parkhurst 20.00 430—Henry A. Meyer 20.00

Lodge No. Name Amount 431—Jack Huggard 20.00 433—George Helterbrand 20.00 436—Gary L. Butler 20.00 437—Frederick Sturm 20.00 438—Kenneth E. Prentice . . . 20.00 440—Gary L. Godfrey 20.00 441—Daniel S. Ray 20.00 444—Clifford Johnson 20.00 445—Verlin L." McHenry 20.00 446—W. F. Walker, Sr 20.00 450—Fred Pechin 20.00

L O D G E S W I T H O U T R E P R E S E N T A T I O N A T GRAND L O D G E Lodge No.

Name or Location

26—Longton 28—Eldora 58—McCracken 69—Altamont 73—Chetopa 120—Halcyon 147—Centre 156—Dexter 15 7—Haven 163—Greenwood 171—Sterling 178—Burr Oak 180—White Water 188—Onaga 197—Canton 202—Delphos 203—Sumner 208—Friendship 211—Courtland 214—Sincerity 215—White City 231—Long Island 237—Temple 238—Mt. H o p e 242—Milton vale 250—Whiting 262—R. D. Ely 269—Mistletoe 275—Webb 285—Argonia

151

Lodge No.

Name or Location

295—Commache 296—Highland 297—Apollo 298—Samaria 306—St. Thomas 307—Kansas 316—Coolidge 317—Nocatur 332—Rob Morris 334—Oak Hill 336—Formosa 337—Frederick 338—Kincaid 340—Leoti 343—Holyrood 345—Edna 355—Chautauqua 356—Wellsville 361—Geneseo 378—Stan Smart 383—McDonald 388—Spearville 394—Coats 401—Latham 422—Elkhart 423—Selden 424—Claflin 429—Burdick 442—Rexford

152

March

PROCEEDINGS O F T H E

REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER M . ' . W . ' . William E. M o n t g o m e r y , G r a n d Treasurer, presented t h e f o l l o w i n g rep)ort w h i c h , o n h i s m o t i o n , w a s r e c e i v e d a n d r e f e r r e d t o 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 O f f i c e r s : To the M-'. W . ' . Grand Lodge of 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 of A.F. 8 A.M. of Kansas for the period, February 15, 1974 to February 14, 1975, inclusive. Cash balances, receipts, disbursements and securities are herein listed in funds and depositories as established by the Grand Lodge and its Council of Administration for the amounts as indicated: GENERAL FUND Receipts February 15, 1974—Balance in Bank $140,026.90 Received from Grand Secretary 665,622.56* Disbursements 1 9 7 2 - 1 9 7 3 Warrants paid in 1 9 7 3 - 1 9 7 4 . . . . $ 1 3 1 , 0 3 9 . 3 6 1 9 7 4 - 1 9 7 5 Warrant account 523,783.77 1 9 7 4 - 1 9 7 5 Budget account 63,253.83 1 9 7 4 - 1 9 7 5 Annual Communication 19,186.39 1 9 7 4 - 1 9 7 5 Per Diem 7,240.10 February 14, 1975—Balance in Bank 52,146.01 Warrants outstanding: Warrant Account— 29, 6 0 0 , 632, 6 3 3 , 645, 648, 649, 6 7 0 , 6 7 3 , 674, 675, 676, 677, 6 7 8 , 6.79, 680, 6 8 1 , 682, 6 8 4 , 6 8 5 , 686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 6 9 1 , 692, 6 9 3 , 694, 6 9 5 , 696, 697, 6 9 8 , 6 9 9 , 700, 7 0 1 , 02, 0 3 , 04, 0 5 , 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 1 1 , 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2 1 , 22, 2 3 , 24, 26, 27, 28, 2 9 , 30, 32A, 34, 35, 36, 3 8 , 3 9 , 4 0 , 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 4 7 , 4 8 , 49 and 750 $1.36,251.51 Budget Account— 8 7 1 , 877, 8 8 3 , 8 8 4 , 889, 8 9 1 , 8 9 3 , 8 9 5 , 897, 899 and 900 995.82 Per Diem •Deposits No. 107, 108 and 109 in the amount of not included in "received from Grand Secretary."

$805,649.46

20.00 56,487.64 in transit and

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153

CHARITY FUND Receipts February 15, 1974—Balance in Bank Received from Grand Secretary

8,692.87 11,791.26*

$ 20.484.13

2,523.90 13,582.90 4,377.33

$ 20,484.13

Disbursements 1 9 7 3 - 1 9 7 4 Warrants paid in 1974-1975 1 9 7 4 - 1 9 7 5 Warrants (1 CH thru aS CH) . . . . February 14, 1975—Balance in Bank

Warrants outstanding ( 2 8 CH) 13.20 *Deposit No. 8 CH in the amount of $7,246.30 in transit and not included in "Remittance from Grand Secretary. GENERAL F U N D BOND ACCOUNT—U.S. T R E A S U R Y Registered Bonds: U.S. Treasury Bond, 4 . 2 5 % Apr. 1960-May 15, 1985, No. 5 8 6 1 A - 6 2 B - 6 3 C , 4 2 2 7 H - 2 8 J U.S. Treasury Bond, 6 5 ^ % Feb. 15, 1972-Feb. 15, 1982, No. 4 0 4 1 U.S. Treasury Note, 7 . 5 % Oct. 1, 1969-Aug. 15, 1976, No. 3 1 3 1 - 3 5 U.S. Treasury Note, 6 . 2 5 % Feb. 15, 1971-Feb. 15, 1978, No. 6875 U.S. Treasury Due Bill, No. 9 1 2 7 9 3 V X I , Maturity Date Feb. 27, 1975 U.S. Treasury Due Bill, No. 9 1 2 7 9 3 W G 7 , Maturity Date May 1, 1975 U.S. Treasury Due Bill, No. 9 1 2 7 9 3 W D 4 , Maturity Date April 10, 1975 U.S. Treasury Due Bill, No. 9 1 2 7 9 3 W F 9 , Maturity Date April 24, 1975 TOTAL

Cost

BILLS Par

Value

$ 19,204.67

$ 23,000.00

10,000.00

10.000.00

50,000.00

40,000.00

58,930.80

60,000.00

19,244.80

20,000.00

59,062.50

60,000.00

59,064.00

60,000.00

$315,506.77

$323,000.00

GENERAL FUND INDUSTRIAL $ 2 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 U.S. Steel Corporation Bonds, 4 . 5 % , Maturity date 1996 . .__ $ 2 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Santa Fe Railroad Bonds, 4 % ,

BONDS carrying value $14,196.45

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March

Maturity date 1995 carrying $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Natonal Biscuit Co. Bonds, 4.75 % Maturity date 1987 carrying $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Ford Motor Credit Bonds, 8 . 7 5 % Maturity date 1975 carrying $ 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Consolidated Edison Co. Bonds, 4}i% Maturity date 1 9 9 2 . carrying $ 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Pacific Power and Light Bonds, 8 . 7 5 % Maturity date 1999 carrying $ 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Bonds, 8 ^ % Maturity date 1989 carrying $ 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Boise Cascade Credit Bonds, 1 0 % Maturity date 1975 carrying $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Niagara Mohawk Power Bonds, 3 . 2 5 % , Maturity date 1 9 8 3 carrying 100 Shares R. J. Reynolds Industries carrying 1 10 Shares American Electric Power carrying 100 Shares F . W . Woolworth carrying 100 Shares F. W . Woolworth carrying 100 Shares Nabisco Co carrying

value

11,260.89

value

7,658.04

value

10,065.00

value

3,400.00

value

5,000.00

value

5,025.00

value

5,000.00

value value value value value value

6,696.45 4,322.66 2,877.90 2,113.98 1,940.37 3,457.86

TOTAL $83,014.51 Capitol Federal Savings and Loan Account No. 3 1 8 6 0 3 $ 1,926.06 Kaw Valley State Bank 8 Trust Savings Account No. 9 5 1 2 5 0 . . . $ 5 0 , 3 0 8 . 5 8 CHARITY U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4 . 2 5 % Jan. 2 3 , 1959-Feb. 15, 1980, No. 5 1 7 7 5 - 7 6 , 6 0 9 0 3 , 13559, 17358 U.S. Treasury Bond, 6 5^ % Feb. 15, 1972-Feb. 15, 1982, No. 3 2 6 5 U.S. Treasury Bond, 6 J ^ % Feb. 15, 1972-Feb. 15, 1982, No. 4 0 4 2 U.S. Treasury Note, 7 . 5 % Oct. 1, 1969-Aug. 15, 1976, No. 2 4 4 4 U.S. Treasury Note, 6 . 2 5 % Feb. 15, 1971-Feb. 15, 1978, No. 7 7 3 0 U.S. Treasury Note, 7 . 7 5 % , Aug. 15, 1970-Aug. 15, 1977, No. 9 1 2 8 2 7 BSO U.S. Treasury Note, 7 % Nov. 15, 1 9 7 3 - N o v . 15, 1979, No. 9 1 2 8 2 7 D P 4

FUND

$ 7,585.98

$ 9,000.00

5,000.00

10,000.00

5,000.00

10,000.00

4,945.00

5,000.00

4,994.17

5,000.00

S U M M A R Y O F CASH BALANCES A N D BONDS Cash in Bank: General Fund

S 52,146.01*

1974-75

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Charity Fund Total Cash All Funds Registered Bondsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Carrying Value General Fund (Including Due Bills) Charity Fund

155

4,377.33** : $ 56.523.34 .

$315,506.77 47,525.15

Total U.S. Bonds All Funds $363,031.92 Industrial Bonds and Shares (General Fund) 83,014.51 Savings Account No. 3 1 8 6 0 3 1,926.06 Savings Account No. 9 5 1 2 5 0 '.' 50,308.58 â&#x20AC;˘Deposits No. 107, 108 and 109 in the amount of $ 8 6 , 4 8 7 . 6 4 in transit and are not included. **Deposit No. 8CH in the amount of $ 7 , 2 4 6 . 3 0 in transit and not included. CASH A C C O U N T ; General Fund: Schedule " A " Schedule " B " Schedule " C " Lodge supplies sold Special Dispensation History of Kansas Masonry ( $ 6 . 0 0 Edition) History of Kansas Masonry ( $ 1 0 . 0 0 Edition) Bi-Centennial coins etc Received from Kansas Masonic Foundation Subscription to Kansas Mason Grand Chapter budget settlement Grand Council budget settlement Grand Commandery budget settlement Capitol Federal Savings (Transfer of funds) Kaw Valley State Bank Savings (Transfer of funds) Grand Masters Banquet Tickets Transfer of funds from Charity Fund (By-law 2 - 3 0 2 ) Sale of books Matured Treasury Bonds S Notes Matured and cashed Treasury Bills Miscellaneous

$318,411.00 142.50 19,922.16 11,813.19 80.00 306.00 5,130.00 2,300.20 2,500.00 449.52 7,161.50 3,587.78 7,163.15 35,232.18 1 16,000.00 6,964.50 5,000.00 1,453.58 70,000.00 136,500.00 1,992.94 $752,110.20

Charity Fund: Schedule " C " Transfer of funds from Grand Lodge (By-law 2 - 3 0 2 ) Matured Treasury Notes Miscellaneous

2,744.39 5,869.65 10,000.00 423.52

19,037.56

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March

CERTIFICATION T h i s is to certify that our records show a balance to the Grand Lodge of A.F. 8 A . M . of Kansas in the following amounts as of the close of business February 14, 1 9 7 5 : General Fund Charity Fund

$52,146.01 4,377.33 K A W V A L L E Y S T A T E BANK A N D T R U S T Topeka, Kansas By P A U L B U T T O N , Fraternally submitted,

Cashier

WILLIAM E. MONTGOMERY, Grand Treasurer

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157

REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION William F. Mcintosh, Grand Junior Warden R.'. W.". William F. Mcintosh, Grand Junior Warden, submitted the following report, which on his motion was received and accepted. To the M-'- W-'- Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: The Council of Administration of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A. M. of Kansas met at the conclusion of Grand Lodge annual communication on March 9, 1974 and elected the Grand Master, Forrest D. Haggard as Chairman for the ensuing year, and designated William F. Mcintosh, G r a n d Junior Warden as ex-officio secretary. Other members of the Council are Robert H. Arnold, Deputy Grand Master; and Ralph D. Walker, Grand Senior Warden. Also at the invitation of the Chairman, the Grand Secretary, Albert O. Arnold, Jr. and Grand Senior Deacon, Chester Gilbert usually attend the meetings, but without voting privileges. At the first meeting. Past Grand Master H. Jackson Staton was elected to a four-year term on the Board of Trustees of the Kansas Masonic Home, the Kaw Valley State Bank of Topeka designated as the depository for G r a n d Lodge funds, authorized the mailing of the Kansas Mason to all Masons of Kansas, and purchased several common stocks for the Grand Lodge investment account. Some of the highlights of the 13 subsequent meetings of the Council of Administration were t o : —Approve the ornament to designate graves of Past Grand Masters. —Interview Grand Lodge employees and set salary schedules. —Enable the Grand Secretary to hire an Administrative Assistant. —Commission a 75 year emblem. —Set aside a special room in the Grand Lodge building to be used as a lodge room. —Support a constituent lodge's program for life membership . —Inaugurate a five-year planning study of the improvement and maintenance of the Grand Lodge building. —Approve the refinishing of the D D G M ' s jewels. —Authorize the publication of the History of Kansas Masonry. —Sanction a participation with Grand Lodge employees for a major medical program with Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Fraternally Submitted WILLIAM F .

MCINTOSH

Grand Junior

Warden.

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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

REPORT OF THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER R.'. W.'. Robert H. Arnold, Deputy Grand Master, submitted the following report, which on his motion was received and accepted. To the M--

W-'• Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

T h e following is a list of functions I attended during 1974-75 which related to my office of Deputy Grand Master. March 15-16 21 26 27 29 30 30

Grand Lodge—Wichita Grand Lodge Staff Meet. — Topeka Dwight — G M Visit . Wichita — Hearing Masonic Home Goodland •— Area Meeting Phillipsburg •— Area Meeting Clay Center — Area Meeting

April

Topeka # 1 7 — G M Visit Carbondale # 7 0 — Table Lodge Burden, Clinton # 2 3 3 — 50 yr emblem Dover # 1 3 8 — 50 yr. emblem Topeka — Gr. C h a p O E S . Overland Park — C of A. Masonic Home Board GM Reception Garden City •— Area Meeting Hutchinson — Area Meeting Newton — Area Meeting

3 5 6 13 17 19 20 26 27 27

May

. •-

June

1 2-4 7 10 10 11 11 15 17 18 18 24 •25 ' 29 - . 31

Frankfort # 6 7 — 50 yr. emblem Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Midwest Conf. on Masonic Education Fontana, Equity # 1 3 1 , Centennial Topeka, Masonic Foundation Board Parsons — Area Meeting Sedan — Area Meeting Madison •— Area Meeting Onaga # 1 8 8 — 50 yr. emblem Olathe — Area Meteing Holton — Area Meeting Topeka — Area Meeting Alta Vista # 3 5 7 — 50 yr. emblem Halstead — Cornerstone Easton—Cornerstone Riley, Ashlar # 3 4 4 — 50 yr. emblem

5 15 20 22-27

Topeka Hi-Twelve Lawrence — Shrine All Star Football Game Galena # 1 9 4 — Dedication Utica, N. Y. — Masonic H o m e Exec. Assoc.

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July

August

13 26 27 24

Rose Hill — Cornerstone Wichita — C . of A. Masonic Home Board Salina — G. L. Lecturers School Cheney — Keel Pit Meeting

September 8 Ness City — C. of A. 9 D i g h t o n - ^ D D G M & Wardens School 14 Emporia — Wardens and D D G M School Ifi Ronner Springs # 3 6 6 - — G M Visit 21 Kansas City — Dedication at K U M C October 9 Olathe — Past D D G M Meeting • 12 Hiattville # 2 1 6 - — Dedication 16 Eskridge, Eminence # 2 0 5 - — 5 0 yr. emblem 23 Atchison, Active # 1 5 8 — Charter Night 25 Wichita — C . of A. 26 Wichita — Masonic H o m e Board 26 Melvern # 2 2 — Centennial November 4 Girard # 9 3 — 50 yr. emblem 5 Baldwin, Palmyra # 2 3 — V i s i t 7 Holton # 4 2 — 5 0 yr. emblem 11 Valley Center # 3 6 4 — V i s i t PM Night13 Lawrence, Scottish Rite Reunion Leavenworth — Marking P G M grave December 7 Toronto, Woodston # 1 2 1 — D e d i c a t i o n Winfield — Cornerstone Topeka, Unity Meeting 14 Blue Rapids # 1 6 9 — Raising of St. Master 26 Counselor of DeMolay 27 Topeka — Jobs Daughters Bethel # 1 28 Oxford # 1 6 5 — Dedication January 4 Marysville — Marking P D G M grave 11 Williamsburg, Anchor # 2 2 4 — 50 yr. emblem 14 Ottawa # 1 8 - — 5 0 yr. emblem 15 Garden City, Tyrian # 246 •— 50 yr. emblem 18 Topeka—^^Finance Comm. Meeting 24 Wichita — C . of A. 25 Wichita — Masonic Home Board 26 Ft. Collins, Colorado — G M 75 yr. emblem 26-28 Denver — Grand Lodge of Colorado 28 McDonald # 3 8 3 — G M 50 yr. emblem February 3 Frankfort # 6 7 — Guest Night 6 Topeka, Siloam # 2 2 5 — G M 75 yr. emblem 8 Topeka — D D G M and AC meeting 11-13 Guthrie, Oklahoma — Grand Lodge of Oklahoma 13 Junction City, Union # 7 — 50 yr. emblem 15-19 Washington, D . C. — Grand Master's Conference March 13-15 Topeka, Grand Lodge of Kansas Fraternally submitted ROBERT

Deputy

ARNOLD

Grand

Master

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March

REPORT OF THE GRAND SENIOR WARDEN R.'. W.'. Ralph D. Walker, Grand Senior Warden, submitted the following report, which on his motion was accepted. To The Most

Worshipful

Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

T h e following is a list of functions I attended during 1974-75 which related to my office as G r a n d Senior W a r d e n : March 7, f March 18 March 29 March 30

i, 9 Grand Lodge — Wichita Shrine Club —- Goodland Area Meeting — Goodland Area Meeting — Phillipsburg Area Meeting — Clay Center April 2 50 Yr. Presentation — Lakin April 19 G r a n d Master Reception — Overland Park Council of Administration Meeting •— Overland Park April 20 Masonic Home Board Meeting — Overland Park April 22 50 yr. Presentation — Hays April 26 Area Meeting — Garden City May 24 50 yr. Pin Presentation — Ensign May 25 Cornerstone Ceremony — Halstead May 28 50 yr. Presentation — Quinter May 29 Cornerstone Ceremony — Leavenworth June 7 50 yr. Pin Presentation — Oakley June 13 Official Visit to Grand Bethel of Job's Daughters — M a n h a t t a n June 20 Dedication — Galena June 22 50 yr. Pin Presentation .— Goodland 13 Cornerstone Ceremony — Rosehill — Kansas City July July 25, 2f , 27 Council of Administration •— Wichita Masonic Home Board — Wichita August 8, 1 ), 10 State DeMolay Conclave — Emporia August 17 Shrine Barbeque — Goodland Sept. 6 Council of Administration — Ness City Sept. 7 Warden's School — Dighton Sept. 13 Council of Administration — Topeka Sept. 14 Warden's School — Emporia Sept. Sept. Sept.

17 21 28

50 yr. Pin Presentation — Wakeeney Dedication of Oncology Center — Kansas City Job's Grand Bethel Meeting — Sharon Springs

Oct. Oct. Oct.

19 25 26

Widow's Night — St. Francis Council of Administration — Wichita Masonic Home Board — Wichita

Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov.

7 18 21 22 25

Grand Master Official Visit — Sharon Springs Goodland Commandery Inspection — Goodland Past Master Night — Scott City 50 yr. Pin Presentation — Independence Wallace Lodge 3rd — Winona

Dec. Dec.

5 7

Annual Communication — Sharon Springs Grand Master Rees Grave Dedication — Leavenworth

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161

Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.

7 10 14 17 19

Dedication — Toronto Installation of Officers — Harper Unity Meeting — Topeka Visitation — Cheyenne, Wyoming Installation of Officers •— Sharon Springs

Jan. Jan. Jan.

4 11 18

Dedication of Past Grand Master's Grave — Marysville District Meeting — Oakley Finance Committee Meeting — Topeka Fraternally submitted, R A L P H D . WALKER

Grand Senior

Warden

R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E O N R E P O R T S O F GRAND O F F I C E R S To The Most Worshipful

Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

It has been the privilege of this committee to serve on this Grand Lodge Committee, and we offer the following report. This committee, having been given this opportunity to address the Grand Lodge of Kansas, wishes to express our thanks, and we hope the thanks of many here attending, to our Grand Master who has made it a policy during his year to meet on the level when attending constituent Lodge meetings and social functions. The fact that M- . W . ' . Forrest D . Haggard has come down onto the level in these meetings with the brethren, their family and friends, has opened a new door of communications between Grand Lodge and the Brethren. From this action there has been exhibited a relaxed freedom of expression between the craft and the Grand Lodge family. There has been a sincere effort to listen to' and heed the desires a n d needs of the craft. In accordance with By-Law 2-117 of the Kansas Laws of Masonry, the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers has reviewed the address of the Grand Master and the reports of the other Grand Officers, and refers portions of them to the standing Committees as follows:

T H E G R A N D M A S T E R ' S ADDRESS Rulings by the Grand Master — we recommend all the Grand Master's rulings to the Committee on Jurisprudence and in particular rulings designed Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 13, 19 and 25. The Jurisprudence Committee — we further recommend special dispensations, the Grand Master's recommendations, opinions and rulings on Masonic Law, consolidations and edicts concerned with consolidations of Lodges. T o the Committee on Masonic Education — that the study be continued on the subject of "third section lectures becoming a part of Masonic education, rather than ritual." T o the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U D — the paragraph titled edicts concerning consolidations. To the Committee on Public Schools — further recommendation concerning scholarship funds.

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To the Committee on Foreign Relations — subject titled, Grand Lodge Representatives and Past Grand Lodge Representatives. T o the Committee on Ritualistic Work — paragraph titled "Ritualistic Committee." T o the Committee on Finance — paragraph titled "Finance Committee." We recommend that all other sections of the Grand Master's report be approved. T h e report of the Grand Treasurer is referred in its entirety to the committee on Finance. T h e report of the Grand Secretary — to the Committee on Finance, sections entitled estimated revenues and expenditures, schedules "A," " B " and " C , " cash accoimt, warrant account, budget account, charity fund. T o t h e . Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U D , annual reports, synopsis of returns of Lodges, annual proceedings, and directory of Lodges. We 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, and of the reports of the other Grand Officers, including those not specifically assigned in this report. Fraternally submitted, A.

F R A N K L I N BALDWIN,

OSCAR D . DON

SMITH

C . DAVIS

CHARLES W . NORMAN

MONROE

NORK

Chairman

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R E P O R T O F T H E KANSAS M A S O N I C F O U N D A T I O N ,

INC.

W- . William E. Bogue, Executive Director of the Kansas Masonic Foundation submitted the following report, which on his motion was accepted. To The Most

Worship

Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

This Masonic year has brought to fruition what could only be mentioned as a proposal in our Report to Grand Lodge last year. May 10, 1974, the date of the Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors of the Foundation, launched the project of refurbishing an area of Sudler Hall at the Kansas University Medical Center into the Masonic Oncology Center, an out-patient clinic for the Cancer patient. On September 21, 1974, our Grand Master, M . ' . W-'. Forrest D . Haggard, the Officers of the Grand Lodge and our President, Henry A. Bubb, joined with Dr. William O. Rieke, Executive Vice-Chancellor of the K . U . Medical Center and Dr. James T. Lowman, Chairman and Director of the MidAmerica Cancer Center and others to dedicate this new Center. M . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Brother Clyde E. Hegman, President of the Board of Directors of the Memorial Hospital Fund, Inc., of Minnesota and Past Grand Master of Masons of Minnesota, brought a message of an inspiring and challenging nature. For those in attendance it was a memorable occasion and most definitely a milestone in the progress of your Foundation. We are extremely grateful to the Grand Lodge of Kansas for the part it played in the Dedication and support of this Program. Statistically the Board of Trustees of the Foundation had obligated the Foundation to a refurbishing cost of $20,260.00 making the facilities of the Masonic Oncology Center possible. Further funding of $14,514.00 was approved to staff the Center with a highly skilled Clinician and the necessary back-up clerical assistance. Miss Kathleen Baker, R.N., was selected as the Clinician and she is doing an outstanding job with the Cancer patients. This Center is operated under a multi-disciplinary concept which is relatively new to the Mid-America Cancer Center. It simply means that instead of taking the patient from clinic area to clinic area for diagnosis and treatment, the patient is seen in the Masonic Oncology Center by the Doctors of the various disciplines involved, in an atmosphere of joint examination, consultation and treatment. They are finding this method to be very advantageous and successful. The Center started with seeing the general medical oncolog>' patient but is now also seeing the pediatric oncology and gynecology oncology patient. T h e patient load now being seen in these three areas are 300 medical oncology, 100 pediatric oncology and 40 gynecology oncology patients per month. Added to this are other out-patients who frequent the Center chemotherapy and other medications. Even though the Center is quite young, it is quite evident that a patient load of well over 5,000 per year are already being served â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all made possible by your generosity. Any new program is not without its problems and this program is no exception. T h e Mid-America Cancer Center was in hopes of staffing the pharmacy of the Oncology Center with a Pharmacist on a half day basis. With the patient load and the use of many new drugs requiring even as much as one-half hour per dose to prepare it was very evident that a fulltime pharmacist will also be needed. T h e report and proposal we will be receiving from Dr. Lowman at our Board of Trustees Meeting this April 25th will reflect the many experiences of operation.

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As you will all recall we reported the establishment of an Oncology Chair at the University of Kansas Medical Center in the field of Radiology on, March 13, 1972. As of this date the $25,000.00 earmarked for this purpose remains in interest bearing securities within the Foundation, awaiting the naming of the recipient. For the third time the Medical Center has searched out and found a candidate for this honor. T h e Doctor they are now working with is very well qualified and one who the Masons of Kansas could well be proud to sponsof7 however, his acceptnace hinges to a large degree on State approval of the funding of the facility and equipment he is to work with. Rest assured this is being worked on but we are not at a point of conclusion. Further information on the Chair will be available at our Annual Meeting in April and will be made a part of the addition to this report in the Annual Proceedings. T h e decision of the Grand Lodge to mail the "Kansas Mason" to every member curtailed one of the Foundations programs of sending it free of charge to each 50 year member. T h e cost to the Foundation of this program over the years has averaged $303.00 per issue. Wanting to continue their cooperation with the Grand Lodge and the Kansas Mason, the Board of Trustees authorized the Foundation to support the publishing and mailing of the Kansas Mason to each member by a grant of $500.00 per issue. T h e Foundation also used the Kansas Mason as the major fund raising tool in connection with the dedication of the Masonic Oncolog>' Center, supporting the cost of that special edition in its entirety .The special edition, September 1974, served the purpose of notifying the Craft of this milestone in the progress of the Foundation and its support of the Cancer Program, however, it proved much less successful at raising future funds than were previously obtained by personal appeal to each member. A complete comparison of fund raising for this year compared to previous years will be published in the final Proceedings, but as of the writing of this report we have received $16,892.50 this 1974-75 year as compared to $34,4107.46 for 1973-74 of which $8,969.00 of this years receipts were earmarked for Cancer compared to $9,371.00 in 1973-74. O u r Scholarship Loan Program continues to grow and we will soon be seeking additional funds designated for loan purposes if we are to continue making loans. We now have granted $15,675.00 in Student Loans which have either helped or are helping 18 students â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 8 girls and 10 boys â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to secure a higher education. We have received $1,263.82 in repayments of loans and are pleased to report all loans are being repaid on time or better with the exception of one which is in arrears. This will, no doubt, be cleared soon. You who favor this Program can be proud of those boys and girls you are helping. Memorials are again on the increase and we take this opportimity to thank both the individuals as well as the Lodges who have seen fit to use the Foundation as a means to pay tribute to their deceased friends, relatives and brothers. We are humbly proud for the trust you bestow in allowing the Foundation to serve yuo in this manner and you may be assured that monies received for this purpose will stand the test of time as only the earnings therefrom are used for the purposes of the Foundation. Deferred giving through Wills and Trusts will assure the future work of your Foundation. A new brochure on this subject was developed this year with the help of M . ' . W-". Robert D. Caplinger. It was mailed to each attorney

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in the state and copies are available from t h e Foundation Office to individuals, lodges, committeemen and all other interested parties, just for the asking. Have you asked for yours? Every Memorial, Bequest or Grant, regardless of how large or small, is recorded in the permanent records of the Foundation and from time to time we receive a gift that bears special mentioning. This year we received another such gift. We brought the Cancer Project of the Masonic Oncology Center and its staffing to the attention of the Board of Trustees of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan, Kansas. We suggested a gift be given as a Memorial to Dane G. Hansen to be used to fund the $14,514.00 necessary to staff the Center we were proposing. T h e Board was pleased with this opportunity to serve Kansas Masonry and the memory of its founder but went that, "extra step further," and granted your Foundation $20,260.00 t o offset the refurbishing cost of the Center which had already been granted K . U . Medical Center. Dane G. Hansen is no stranger to Kansas Masonry or this Grand Lodge. His lifetime was basically spent in the Logan area where he was known as a prominent business leader, philanthropist and distinguished Mason. As in the past we ask permission to add to this report for the final printing of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge any significant information from our Annual Meeting, April 25, 1975, including annual financial reports. As Executive Director of the Foundation I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Directors and Trustees and in doing so the Council of Administration which is a part thereof. Also my appreciation to each Mason in the State of Kansas, as it takes all of us working together to cause the Foundation to function and be successful. I t doesn't just happen. Most Worshipful Grand Master I move this report be accepted. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM E . BOGUE, Executive

Director

THE KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION, INC. Report of Fund Raising Program as of, March 1975: To the Members

of the Board of

Trustees:

We are again submitting a resume of t h e Annual Fund Raising Program showing not only this year's performance, b u t also previous years back to 1968 when this record was started. In pursuance of direction received at our Annual Meeting and in cooperation with the Grand Lodge and its program to distribute the Kansas Mason paper to each member, a special edition of T h e Kansas Mason was prepared and mailed on, August 27, 1974, in lieu of our personal letter appeal used in previous years. We are grateful to Ben W. GraybiU, Editor of T h e Kansas Mason and Glen German who prints the publication for their assistance in this project. This special edition was purchased at a cost of $1,661.96. T h e total cost of this year's program was $3,920.23, down $943.55 from 1973. T h e results in dollars income in all areas fell way short of our expectations and even below our first attempt in 1968. We have discussed this situation with many Masons and find that we did not receive the readership needed t o produce

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tlic results expected. T h e figures shown on the attached report evidences the need to return to our previous method of solicitation. We are sure this matter will be discussed thoroughly in the Trustees meeting, April 25th. T h e mailing of the Kansas Mason t o all members every other month has reduced the number of address changes in our mailing plates. At least the special mailing showed a decrease of some 4,274 changes received. We welcome your comments a n d suggestions concerning this report and future fund raising programs. Please bring your comments and ideas to the .Annual Meeting, April 25th. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM

E . BOOUE,

Executive

Director

TOTAL LETTERS MAILED TOTAL RESPONSES REC'D. NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS SEALS RET-D-NO CONTRIB. RET'D. — MEMBER DECEASED RET'D. — NOT DELIVERABLE RET'D. — CHG. OF ADDRESS

OPERATING FUNDS CANCER PROGRAM KANSAS MASON SCHOLARSHIP FUND YOUTH PROGRAM LECTURESHIP MEMORIAL FUND ENDOWMENT FUND CARE OF AGED TOTAL PERMANENT FUNDS TOTAL ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION

INC.

1972

1973

1974

$23,120

$22,296 RESPONSES

$27,140

$ — 0 —

$27,400

1974 1969 1972 1973 1968 1970 1971 Seal Seal Seal Seal Program Program Program Program $93,417 $82,021 $82,116 $81,440 $76,446 $78,789 $77,122 $16,076 $12,491 $13,602 $11,748 •$ 8,841 $10,009 $ 1,966 $ 4,336 $ 3,183 $ 4,407 $ 4,030 $ 4,130 $ 3,491 $ 1,062 $ 702 $ 1,268 $ • 465 $ 238 $ 228 $ 27 $ 6 84 $ 646 5 590 $ 889 $ 679 $ 609 $ 646 $ $ 1,575 $ 806 $ 962 $ 871 $ 660 $ 888 $ 132 $ 9,018 $ 6,644 $ 6,889 $ 6,930 $ 3,635 $ 4,957 $ 683

LETTERS

$ — 0 —

$28,829

$20,624

$10,869

$13,603 $ — o —

$16,962

$19,020

1971

$34,582

1970 $ 6,493 .$ 9,016 $ .—o— $ 646 $ — o — $—o— $ 65 $ 736 $ 18 $ 1,464

1969

$22,525 $23,032 $ — o — $ 9,371 36 $ — o — 419 $ 1,046 $ $ — 0 — $ 1,066 $ $ 2.474 $ 2,520 $ 1,248 $ 2,034 S 24 $ 1,000 $ 2,369 $ 2,228 $ 1,163 $ 1,891 S 5 $ — o — $ 231 $ 626 $ 144 $ 128 $ 0 S — o — $ 1,866 $ 1,246 $ 2,096 $ 1,841 $ 627 $ 346 $ 1,696 $ 4,323 $ 3,069 $ 1,106 $ 4,277 $ 803 $ 169 $ 363 $ 74 S 30 77 $ 6 $ $ 8,793 $11,196 $ 7,786 $ 7,074 $ 4,839 $ 2,179

1968

ANNUAL FUND RAISING PROGRAM — CONTRIBUTIONS

THE KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION,

( ( ( ( ( ( (

1,667) 8,043) 2,429) 22) 662) 758) 4,274)

1973 vs. 1974

(17,620)

( 365) ,—o— —o— ( 291) ( 67) ( 12) ( 722)

(16,539) ( 366)

1973 vs. 1974

•a

sn0

O >

$ 2,542.12

$ 2,894.09 $ 8,016.29 $13,602.69 $ 6,486.40 $ 8,793.30

Total postage TOTAL E X P E N S E Contributions for operations Balance after expense Contrib. into permanent funds Contrib. into Cancer Program TOTAL PROFIT OF ANNUAL PROGRAM $14,279.70

—

$ 1,400.98 $ 1,141.14

$ 1,415.65 $ 1,478.54

Postage -outgoing Postage -incoming

$ •— o

$ 4,193.31

$ 4,677.81

— 0 —

$15,999.85

7,119.93 $11,924.53 $ 4,804.60 $11,195.25

6,630.10 $21,042.56 $14,412.46 $ 7,785.29 $—o— $22,197,76

$ 2,436.79

$ 1,286.79 $ 1,160.00

— 0 —

$ 5,122.20

169.65 724.50 63.04 1,667.90

Totals

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 324.00 10.00

.— 0 —

$18,617.42

7,476.58 $19,020.00 $11,543.42 $ 7,074.00

$ 2,700.00

$ 1,460.00 $ 1,250.00

$ 4,776.68

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 303.39 744.79 96.20 1,682.00 315.00 81.79 — o — 1,220.41

1971

EXPENSE

1970

—

416.40 324.00 $ — o—

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 73.00 1,359.97 106.04 2,008.00 139.00 110.45 41.95

1969

PROGRAM

66.05 24.86 1,164.31 — o — 324.00 $ — o ^

Addressograph plates Business Envelope, Inc. Freight in—B. E. M. Seals—Eureka Company Art work to revise Seal Freight in—Eureka Co. Art work—local printing Outside printing Supplies—local printing Stuffing envelopes Miscellaneous Expense

1968

RAISING

396.86 1,228.00 87.65 1,948.00 440.00 111.67 61.60 — o — 569.52 279.00 —o —

FUND

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

ANNUAL

5,794.65 $22,525.00 $16,730.45 $ 4,839.00 $—o— $21,669.45

$ 2,266.92

$ 1,366.92 $ 900.00

$ 3,627.63

60.60 156.34 749.97 — o — 324.00 10.00 $

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 186.86 601.42 70.41 1,369.13

1972

$ $ $ $ $ $

4,863.68 $23,032.00 $18,168.42 $ 2,179.00 $ 9,371.00 $29,688.42

$ 2,395.16

$ 1,345.16 $ 1,060.00

$ 2,468.42

— o — 7.61 791.78 — o — 324.00 $ — o —

3,920.03 6,493.00 2,672.95 1,464.00 9,016.00 $13,041.97

$ $ $ $ $

460.00 550.00

$ 1,000.00

$ $

$ 2,920.03

324.00 67.41

— o — — o — 64.17 1,661.96

700.03 112.46

$ 294.53 $ 910.00 $ 141.50 %— o —

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1974

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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION, INC. April 16, 1975: To the Members Dear Brother:

of the Board of

Trustees:

This is to remind you of the Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation which' as previously advised is scheduled for the Grand Lodge Library here at 320 W. 8th St., at 10:00 A.M. on, April 25, 1975. W e need your sage advice and support. We therefore sincerely hope that nothing will interfere to prevent your coming to meet with your brethren and to rejoice in hearing about the best year the Foundation has experienced since its inception in 1966. Bill Bogue has prepared his report on the operational, "facts and figures," of the year. While the appeal for funds apparently landed on deaf ears, or those with impaired eye sight, the net results as shown by the Treasurer's report indicate that we have overcome the lack of contributions from the brethren generally and brought about a fine year in spite of their apparent indifference. By all means the most important event of the year was the dedication of the O N C O L O G Y C E N T E R in the Kansas City Kansas K U Medical Center on, September 21, 1974. This was indeed an event which is now a monument to the Masons of Kansas for their contributions in aiding mankind and serving the residents of Kansas in a most tangible and humanitarian way. T h e ones who use this well appointed treatment center surely must think kindly of our efforts. We are told that it is being used by an ever increasing number of patients and that the modern approach in the mechanics of the treatment they receive is fully in keeping with the whole program. Money wise, we received a major help from the appeal which Bill Bogue made to the Trustees of the Dane Hansen Foundation of Phillips County. T h e memorial to this fine Mason and philanthropic citizen will be appreciated by all of us and others for years to come. Also, we hope you will note that the assets of the Foundation have increased during the year to nearly a quarter of a million dollars. Most of this has been achieved from earnings on funds left in the Endowment Fund, donation to Memorials and results from good management. We also call attention to the operation of he Student Loan Funds which are serving a most useful service in the completion of education in many areas of useful living. We hope that each of you may be present on the 25th to enjoy further information and discussion of these maters and make plans for further development of our purpose to aid in serving mankind. Fratemall, CHARLES

MCGINNESS,

Secretary-Treasurer

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER. BALANCE SHEET As of March 3 1 , 1975 ASSETS Cash in bank Capitol Federal Savings and L o a n : Non Segregated Assets Cancer Program: Capitol Federal Savings and Loan Cash in Bank—^Checking Account Merchants Nat'l Bank—savings acc't U.S. Treasury Bill Investments: U.S. Governrnent obligations—at cost Corporate Stocks—at cost Corporate Bonds—at cost Student Loans Furniture and equiprrient Less accumulated depreciation

989.31 9,627.19

$ 20,278.06 200.00 13,291.89 9,203.89 •

42,973.84

1,750.00 32,938.06 99,197.84

133,885.90 13,965.61

9,266.02 [6,031.84]

T O T A L ASSETS

3,234.18 $204,676.03

LIABILITIES AND NET W O R T H Segregated Accounts $ 267.40 Net contributions to Capital and Net Accumulated Earnings . . . . 204,408.63 T O T A L L I A B I L I T I E S AND N E T W O R T H $204,676.03 1974-75 I N C O M E AND E X P E N S E S INCOME: Operating F u n d s : Annual Fund Raising contributions O t h e r than Annual F u n d Raising Program Cancer Program (Interest Income—$2,004.08) Interest from bonds, etc Dividends (ordinary) Loss on Sale of Stock Permanent Funds: Annual Fund Raising contributions O t h e r than Annual Fund Raising Program TOTAL MONEY RECEIVED

6,697.50 10,959.67 36,940.72 7,553.79 2,155.78 [152.75] 1,754.90 18,860.28

$ 84,769.89

EXPENSES: Salaries and allowances $ 24,078.00 Payroll taxes 1,155.86 Group insurance 346.56 Stationery and printing (Envelopes for 1975, 1976—$1,300.00) 2,676.05 Supplies and services 1,306.79 Postage 1,250.00 Travel expense 497.46 Freight and transportation (1975, 1976—$159.78) 272.24

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Kansas Mason Mailing Miscellaneous expense Stuffing envelopes (Annual Fund Raising Program) Professional services Depreciation .'

4,161.96 134.95 324.00 132.75 926.60

T O T A L EXPENSES GRANTS: Cancer Program (K.U. Medical Center) T O T A L EXPENSES AND G R A N T S NET I N C O M E : — L E S S GRANTS Paid in Capital as of March 3 1 , 1974 Total Paid in Capital as of March 3 1 , 1975 INVESTMENTS: Corporate Bonds

$ 37,263.22 $ 32,146.00 69,409.22 15,360.67 189,047.96 $204,408.63

Value At Maturity

A.T. & T . Debentures [ 4 % % ] $ 30,000.00 10,000.00 West Penn Power 1st Mort. [7 % ] 15,000.00 U.S. Steel [45/8 % ] 5,000.00 Tenneco, Inc. 1st Mort. . . . [9 % ] 5,000.00 Central Telephone [9'A % ] 5,000.00 Skelly Oil Co [8.15%] 5,000.00 Consolidated Natural Gas . . [ 7 % % ] Transamerican Financial Corp [7^/8 % ] 5,000.00 Packaging Corp [6.85%] 5,000.00 New England Tel. & Teleg. [7.375%] 5,000.00 Baltimore & Ohio R.R [8 % ] 20,000.00

Cost

Market Value Mar. 31, 1975

23,736.91 $ 22,500.00 10,166.73 7,500.00 11,005.00 9,093.75 5,025.00 4,550.00 4,950.00 4,768.75 5,000.00 5,050.00 5,000.00 4,375.00 4,962.50 4,365.50 4,984.40 20,001.80

3,775.00 2,900.00 4,062.50 18,450.00

99,197.84 $ Total Corporate Bonds $110,000.00 Savings Bonds Series H 1,000.00 $ M40284181H—Matures May '73 $ 1,000.00 Savings Bonds Series E M4000910779E—Matured Dec. '71 . .$ 1,000.00$ 750.00$ (drawing 6% as of 12-1-73) )0 $ 1,750.00 $ Total Savings Bonds $ 2,000.00 Corporate Stocks $ 221.02 $ 25 Shares Affiliated Funds, Inc 400 Shares Otter Tail Power Co 7,150.00 400.00 • 16 Shares Squibb Corp 343.00 8 Shares Standard Brands, Inc 184.05 19 Shares Ling-Temco-Vought, Inc 429.36 30 Shares Keystone Consolidated Industries . . 132.50 5 Shares Garner-Denver Co 8,046.88 125 Shares Ford Motor Co 3,743.75 50 Shares General Motors Corp 2,000.00 5 Shares First National Bank of Howard, Ks 3,850.00 50 Shares New England Power 6% Pr 1,487.50 100 Shares Southern Company 4,950.00 400 Shares Wisconsin Public Service Total Corporate Stocks Total Investments

$ 32,938.06 $133,885.90

87,025.00 1,000.00 1,226.00 2,226.00 154.75 7,000.00 624.00 502.00 299.25 510.00 112.50 4,640.63 2,056.25 2,000.00 2,500.00 1,000.00 5,750.00

$ 27,149.38 $116,400.38

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE

March

NECROLOGY

M - ' . W-'- Carroll C. Amett, Chairman, presented the following report, which on his motion was accepted. (At the conclusion of the report, t h e brethren stood a moment in silent tribute, followed by a prayer by the Grand Chaplain.) To the M'-

W-'.

Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

We have been called in the Meeting of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge to pay some respect and honor to those of our brethren who have fallen in the battle of life. If we should fail in this we would be most ungrateful toward them for the many years of sen'ice they have given to us who survive. H a d they not carried on, many of us would not be Masons for they are the ones who have taught us, and nurtured us so that we might become full fledged in the work of spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection. One year ago we stood with bowed heads reflecting together upon thoughts of death. I n this present hour we assemble again with similar pose—not all of us, for some are now in that cold and silent tomb. year from now we will gather, with sobered face and thoughtful eye, perhaps it may be you—and it may be I—whose face then only can be through memory's eye.

the purOne and seen

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 T h a t is m a d e in that spot on the edge of the town. Death has knocked at the doors of our lodges many times in the last year and these brothers were stricken down by the ruthless setting maul of death and their souls have stood naked and alone before the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe. As living Masons our temples are not complete, but theirs is finished, so we stand today thanking them for the lessons taught to us that we should love our fellow men sincerely, and stand before our God a n d with reverence most humbly bow. We are grateful that the grim reaper did not invade our official ranks leaving the Grand Lodge official family remaining intact during the past year. O u r sister Grand Jurisdictions report the loss of 48 Past Grand Officers. No Grand Masters a r e listed, but 45 were Past Grand Masters, 1 Past Junior Grand Warden, 2 Past Grand Secretaries. Only 2 Grand Jurisdictions reported a loss in their Grand Lodge official family, one being a Senior Grand Warden and the other a Grand Treasurer. In these days of unrest and turmoil that envelops our land we need to meditate upon those principles that in the past contributed to the stability of our nation in its formative period; that Masons of today as then need to look to the Supreme Architect of the Universe for guidance in our national and individual life; that we recognize our responsibility to ourselves and our respective communities to maintain virile and active Lodges by fostering the kind of society that our forebears of the immediate past as well as those of the early years of our country have given to posterity. In a copy of the Kansas Masonic Digest of some 20 years ago the question was asked, " W h a t Is Masonry?" It was answered in this manner:

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In the home it is kindness, In business it is honesty. In society it is courtesy. In work it is fairness, Toward the unfortunate it is pity. Toward wickedness it is resistance. Toward the weak it is help. Toward the strong it is trust. Toward the penitent it is forgiveness. Toward the fortunate it is congratulation. Toward God it is reverence and love. May we all have an abiding and unfaltering trust in the wisdom of the Supreme Architect of the Universe that we may be ready on that day. When earth's last picture is painted and the tubes are twisted and dried. And the oldest colors have faded and the youngest critic has died. We shall rest, and faith we shall need it, lie down for an aeon or two Till the Master of all good workmen shall set us to work anew. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kipling. Fraternally submitted, CARROLL

ARNETT,

Chairman

PAST GRAND MASTER'S LUNCHEON Grand Master H A G G A R D then asked that all Past Grand Masters, their invited guests and himself be excused to attend the Past Grand Master's Association annual meeting and luncheon. He surrendered the gavel to Deputy Grand Master R O B E R T H. A R N O L D and asked him to preside until time for lunch.

PRESENTATION Brother ALVIN K. BANMAN, after asking for and receiving permission to approach the microphone, presented to R-'- W-'. ALBERT O. A R N O L D , Jr., Grand Secretary, an oil painting from Brother D A V I D H E R I N G T O N , a patient in the Veterans Administration Center at Leavenworth. Brother BANMAN is the Masonic Services Association representative at the hospital and the Grand Secretary, while accompanying him on a previous visit, had expressed great admiration for this type of art. T h e gift was accepted with appropriate expressions of thanks.

LABOR TO REFRESHMENT T h e Grand Lodge was then called from Labor to Refreshment until 1:30 P.M. It was announced that the Awards Luncheon would be held, commencing at 12:15 P.M., on the lower floor of the auditorium with R'â&#x20AC;˘ W-'. R O B E R T H. A R N O L D presiding.

AWARDS LUNCHEON T h e dining area was filled to capacity for the luncheon and awards for the following were made by R.". W-". W O O D R O W W. C O L E M A N , Member

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of the Committee on Ritualistic Work: TRICE-ROBISON AWARDS UNLIMITED PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS (DISTRICT MEETINGS) Brother G E O R G E A. G A L L U P , State Master Councilor of the Order of DeMolay of Kansas, was introduced and addressed the assembled Brethren.

REFRESHMENT TO LABOR T h e Grand Lodge was called from Refreshment to Labor at 1:30 P.M.

REPORT OF BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE W-'- W. N O L A N ARTZ, Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was accepted: To the M'â&#x20AC;˘

W-'â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

Your committee on Bi-Centennial has had many discussions trying to formulize a suggested program to follow for Bi-Centennial year 1976. T h e committee was instrumental in having mailed to each lodge, the Kansas American Revolution Bi-Centennial bulletin which is published quarterly. This bulletin will keep the local lodges abreast of Bi-Centennial projects planned in Kansas. All lodges are encouraged to participate in their local communities Bi-Centennial activities. Brother James L. Withers designed a Grand Lodge commemorative BiCentennial coin and a Grand Lodge Bi-Centennial hand stamp. These items were ordered for sale to members. T h e response was very encouraging. These items are on sale in the outer-lobby. T h e cost of the coins is $1.00 each and the rubber stamp $5.00 each. T h e committee would urge all Kansas Masons to purchase at least one coin and one stamp. In years to come we are sure you will be proud to have a Bi-Cehtennial Grand Lodge Commemorative Coin and Stamp. T h e Committee is considering distributing to all lodges a copy of "Masonic Americana" issued by T h e Knight Templar Magazine. This publication would be very useful for preparing programs for the Bi-Centennial year. T h e Committee urges all Kan.sas Masons to purchase a copy of the History of Kansas Masonry. T h e Committee gives the following suggestions to lodges for the BiCentennial year of 1975 and 1976. Begin now to schedule special events for your lodge programs. Erect a flag pole and get ready to fly the flag every day of the year 1975-1976. Clean up and paint up your lodge property. Plant a Liberty Tree on lodge property or in the public park. Place the Bi-Centennial hand stamp on all mailing. Participate in community celebrations as a lodge. T h e committee asks all Kansas Masons during the Bi-Centennial years of 1975 and 1976 to make themselves aware of the scenes and events associated

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with the founding and growth of the United States of America and to reflect t h e love of country and the Masonry shared by all Masons. Most Worshipful Grand Master, this concludes the report of your Committee on the Bi-Centennial. We move its acceptance a n d adoption. Respectfully

submitted,

W. N O L A N A R T Z , ROBERT

Chairman

D . CAPLINGER

P.G.M.

J O S E P H F . GERTZBERGER, J R . J U S T I N D . RAYNESFORD JAMES

WITHERS

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TOTAL YOUTH W.'- R A L P H E. WILSON, Chairman, submitted which, on his motion, was accepted:

t h e following

report

To the M.'. W.'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: O u r Grand Master, M- . W- • Forrest D. Haggard, established a new Grand Lodge Committee, T O T A L Y O U T H , which would have the following purposes a n d responsibilities: 1. T o conduct the Statewide Essay Contest for Seniors in the Public High Schools of Kansas using the funds in the amount expended by the Public Schools Committee during 1973-74; 2. T o work toward bringing harmony and strength among our three Youth Organizations—Job's Daughters, Rainbow Girls and DeMolay Boys— and encourage and assist in obtaining adult leadership and interest in these groups; 3. T o work closely with the Grand Lodge Committee on Extension of DeMolay to accomplish' mutual goals and possible consolidation. We were pleased to learn at our first meeting following Grand Lodge that the sum allotted for the Essay Contest had been increased from $2400 to $3000. O u r first duty then was to determine the distribution of the scholarship awards. We settled upon fewer awards with larger prizes as follows: First Prize—$700; Second Prize—$500; Third Prize—$200; a n d Fourth Prize —$100, for each girl and boy winners. T h e selection of a topic for the Essay Contest was a challenging one and one which required much discussion and assistance from students and adults alike. We chose " P U B L I C E D U C A T I O N — W H Y ? " which proved to be a most interesting one as attested to by both participants a n d judges. T h e judges stated that the students did a good job of attacking the topic from many angles. One of the more pleasant duties of the committee was to appoint the statewide judges a n d to meet at lunch with them following their selection of the outstanding Essays writtten by the seniors of the Public Schools of Kansas. We decided upon three judges rather than five and are most grateful to the following outstanding Masons for their time and talent in this highly important activity — Royal B. Brown, Fort Leavenworth; Dr. George L. Cleland, Topeka, and Floyd S. Ecord, Past Grand Master of Burlington. T h e statewide winners are:

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GIRLS First Prize — Sue Livingston, Patmos Lodge No. 97, El Dorado. Second Prize •— Cynthia Werl, Tribune Lodge No. 352, Tribune. Third Prize — Lois Denning, Apollo Lodge No. 297, Ellis. Fourth Prize — Pam Near, Fortitude Lodge No. 107, Independence BOYS First Prize — Rex Allen, Masonic Home Lodge U.D., Wichita Second Prize — David Edds, Eureka Lodge No. 88, Eureka T h i r d Prize—Greg Musil, Frankfort Lodge No. 67, Frankfort. Fourth Prize — Keith Lemmons, Pittsburg Lodge No. 187, Pittsburg. T h e eight winners were given their awards and were guests at the Grand Master's Banquet Friday, March 14, 1975 at Topeka. We made an extra effort to encourage all Lodges which had one or more of our Youth Groups in their jurisdiction not only to promote the Essay Contest but also to contact personally the high school seniors of these groups to get them to participate. T h e statewide publicity from our Grand Lodge helped considerably to spread this philosophy for there seemed to be more interest among our Youth Groups this year. RECOMMENDATIONS We agree with our Grand Master in the Constitutional Change relative to the Total Youth Committee andi recommend its adoption. Since there was increased activity in the Essay Contest during 1974 (there being more than one hundred finalists for the first time in several years at least) we therefore recommend the continuation of this program. W e also recommend in this effort the consideration of perhaps eliminating the separateness of boy and girl competition as well as the possibility of limiting awards to members of our Youth Groups. We further recommend that effort be made to have someone representing Grand Lodge on behalf of this Committee present at the statewide meetings of our Youth Groups to state our purpose and to offer whatever assistance we can toward their growth and prosperity. CONCLUSION We are most appreciative to all within our Grand Jurisdiction who contribued in any way toward the success of this most worthwhile activity of our Grand Lodge. We are especially grateful to our Grand Master, M - ' . W-'Forrest D. Haggard, and our G r a n d Secretary, R.". W . ' . Albert O . Arnold, Jr., for their loyal support and assistance to the work of our committee and again to our statewide judges. Without these people and their willingness to serve, our work would be in vain. There is a new saying, "As the youth goes, so goes our Nation." I t takes all of us working together to make America great so let's get behind our

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youth and together with God's guidance we can achieve favorable a n d honorable results. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES F . JONES JIMMY D . KING RALPH E . WILSON,

Chairman

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXTENSION OF DEMOLAY W ' . FRANCIS W. STARNS, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was accepted: To the M'.

W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas:

T h e members of this committee wish to express their thanks to Most Worshipful Forrest D . Haggard for the opportunity of serving him and t h e Grand Lodge this past year. During our term this committee h'as participated in numerous meetings to discuss and evaluate the progress of the extension of DeMolay. During this past year we have had the pleasure of witnessing state a n d local DeMolay activities, such as installation and conclaves, in which we noted t h e intense desire of youth to be recognized as an implement to strengthen n o t only their own values b u t to help in the structure of all. While trying immensely to praise, we cannot without reservation submit to the craft that a greater relationship could exist between the International Order of DeMolay a n d the Masonic Lodge; that the area of communication could be greatly improved to coordinate the effectiveness of a sponsoring body. SUGGESTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION In final computation we would be negligent if we did not submit items of concernment for your advisement. That Lodge Masters appoint a committee to promote Youth programs as relegated by the M-'- W . ' . Grand Master. We suggest that certain goals be established as guidelines for the committees serving in related areas for Youth. We strongly suggest a closer relationship between the members of the Craft and the various Youth Organizations, by the employment of a full-time coordinator to stimulate and direct future growth. If we have raised questions of your doubt, we have done so only to make you aware of the necessity to stimulate your thoughts andl actions and to encourage you in the promotion of our greatest asset, "Youth." Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS W . STARNS, DAMON M . GRIMES REX

M . OWENS

Chairman

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TELLERS APPOINTED Grand Master H A G G A R D announced the oppointment of PAUL E. M U R P H Y , Overland Park Lodge No. 436, as chairmen of the tellers and that the Masters of the lodges of Districts 4 and 5, as listed, would be the tellers: W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.

L O U I S BROWN, Wyandotte No. 3 J A M E S WM. R O B B I N S , Ancient Form No. 34 R O B E R T L. G O U L , Shawnee No. 54 N O R M A N L. M A I E R , Delaware No. 96 J O N R. SPENCER, Sr., Lenexa No. 135 R O G E R S. S E I G E L , Old Mission No. 153 R O B E R T W. D I C K S O N , Armourdale No. 271 D. J A C K E L L I S , Kaw No. 272 M A R V I N E. U R Y , Ben H u r No. 322 R O G E R D. K I D W E L L , Rosedale No. 333 D O N A L D O L D F I E L D , Bonner Springs No. 366 L E R O Y C. B O O T H , Roger E. Sherman No. 369 GARY L. B U T L E R , Overland Park No. 436 K E N P R E N T I C E , West Gate No. 438

When the Brethren had completed marking their ballots, they were collected and the teller's retired from the Grand Lodge to do the tabulating.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RITUALISTIC WORK M . ' . W . ' . J. F R E D W I L L I A M S O N , Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'-

W.'.

Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

Your Ritualistic Committee held a formal meeting August 23, 1974 in Salina Lodge No. 60, Salina, Kansas. T h e agenda for the coming District Meetings was discussed thoroughly and a decision was reached. It was decided to shorten the amount of degree work to be covered so that more time would be available for the Lecturer to conduct the meeting. I t was the consensus of the Committee that perhaps in past years we had tried to cover too much in too short a time. The work omitted this year is scheduled to be covered at the meetings this coming year. In this manner all of the esoteric will be covered every two years. On August 24, 1974, the Ritualistic Committee and the staff of Lecturers met with the Grand Master M- â&#x20AC;˘ W- â&#x20AC;˘ Forrest D. Haggard and the Deputy Grand Master R-'. W-'- Robert H. Arnold in Salina Lodge No. 60, Salina, Kansas. A review of the esoteric work, the monitorial work and the floor movements followed. The philosophy of Masonry was thoroughly discussed and a fruitful day was enjoyed by all present. Specific points and questions were clarified by the Committee to assure uniformity of the Ritualistic work and procedures at the District Meetings.

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DISTRICT MEETINGS T h e District meetings were held in each of the sixty-four districts of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. Every effort was made by this Committee to have the meetings at the time and place specified by the District Deputy Grand Masters. Bad weather forced the changing of several of the dates. T h e meetings, were all rescheduled at later dates through the cooperation of the District Deputy Grand Masters and Lectures. I t is felt that attendance is not as good as it might be. It will require the efforts of all Masters and District Deputy Grand Masters to improve in this area. This Committee would be' most remiss in its duties if it did not pay tribute to those able Brothers who comprise the staff of Lecturers. They are Worshipfuls J. Earl Oden, Charles D. Gallipeau, Earl M . Sitton, Frank T . Moore, Ronald E. White, Harvey Henderson, Lawrence Winegardener, A. Frank Baldwin, Garnett E. Green, Clifford Ramsey, Clarence W. Sills, L. Glenn Jenkins, Cecil Carter. These Brothers render a great service to Masonry and to this Grand Lodge, theirs is truly a labor of love. D u e to illness W-". Earl Oden • was not able to conduct the meetings assigned to him. H e was sorely missed but the rest of the staff substituted for Brother J. Earl and the meetings were held as scheduled. I t is with anticipation that we look forward to having him back in the saddle this coming year. This Committee is always, searching for additional lecturers. W e vvfould appreciate any suggestions and recommendations in this area. T h e issuance of Proficiency cards to deserving Brothers is always a pleasant duty of this Committee. There were 74 B cards, 42 A cards, 14 Masters cards and 7 Unlimited cards issued. W e would encourage more capable brethren to demonstrate their proficiency by taking examination's for the various cards available. It is with a great deal of pleasure that this Committee recommends the following Brothers to the Grand Master for presentation of the Trice Robinson Award for outstanding contribution to the Ritualistic program of this Grand Lodge: W.'. J. Earl Oden W- . Garnett E. Green W . ' . Glenn Eastlack It is the feeling of this Committee that the ritualistic proficiency of t h e Lodges in this Grand Lodge is good but there is always room for improvement. We must constantly strive for better proficiency in our beloved ritual. SUMMARY T h e Committee wishes to thank M . • W. • Forrest D . Haggard for allowing us to serve on this Committee. We have endeavored to preserve the uniformity of the Ritualistic word and assist in seeing that this knowledge was disseminated to all Lodges. There remains much for future members of this Committee to do. We hope that our efforts have in some small way contributed to the well being of this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, J.

FRED WILLIAMSON,

PGM

Chairman WooDRow W. C O L E M A N K. M A Y N A R D C U R T S L . ROOENE BORGEN

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R I T U A L I S T I C AWARD LUNCHEON Friday, March 14, 1975 Following the call to refreshment, the Brethren assembled in the lower level of the auditorium for lunch. T h e r e were 638 present. T h e assembly was welcomed by R-'. W-'- Robert H . Arnold, Deputy Grand Master. Invocation and returning of thanks by W-". Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain. A cordial and relaxed atmosphere prevailed, making this hour of fellowship one of the outstandinc events of the 119th annual communication. W . ' . Woodrow W. Coleman, a member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Ritualistic Work was called upon to make the awards. W-'- G a m e t t e E. Greene of St. Francis Lodge No. 404 and W-"- Glenn Eastlack of Oakley Lodge No. 253 were presented the Trice-Robison Award. These Brothers were called forward to receive their awards and were greeted by a rousing, standing ovation. Also named to receive this award was W-'- J. Earl Oden, Lecturer, of Parsons Lodge No. 117. Brother Oden's recent illness prevented his attending. An Unlimited Proficiency Certificate was presented to W . ' . William R. Leonard, Secretary of McPherson Lodge No. 172. Brother Leonard was unable to attend, however his son accepted in his behalf. Four other Brothers received the Unlimited Certificates during the year and were asked to stand and be recognized. Their number included Brothers Jeffery L. Gillispie of Topeka Lodge No. 17, J. Bruce Shields of Crescent Lodge No. 133, Jack D. Biser of North Star Lodge No. 168 and H a r r y L. Reese of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303. Those present were then accorded a very warm applause. Perfect attendance certificates were then announced as follows. L I S T I N G O F C E R T I F I C A T E S : As per Exhibit "A". Brother George A. Gallup, State Master Councelor, O r d e r of DeMolay in Kansas was introduced. Brother Gallup was raised a Master Mason in Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169, December 26, 1974 while in his 19th year. Brother Gallup is the first Master Councilor of DeMolay to be raised a Master Mason while in that office. His address was inspiring and meaningful as he recounted what Masonry and DeMolay had meant in his life. H e follows his Grandfather and his late father in the membership in Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169. T h e meeting was concluded with the benediction by the Grand Chaplain. EXHIBIT Aâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;RITUALISTIC REPORT F O R 1974-1975 Topeka No. 17 Spring Hill No. 56 Active No. 158 Benedict No. 403 O t t a w a No. 18 Macksville No. 371 Altoona No. 118 Burlingame No. 79 Hiattville No. 216 Wichita No. 99 Haysville No. 112 Polar Star No. 130 Bendena No. 440 King Solomon No. 10

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH-LODGE RELATIONS W.'. LESLIE M. H E I S Z , Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M-'. W-'. Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M. of

Kansas:

M. . W- . Grand Master, it has been a pleasure to serve under your leadership this year. T h e Committee on Church-Lodge Relations appreciates all you have done during this, your term as our Grand Master to help in the developing of a better understanding and relationship between the Church and the Lodge.

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One of the major criticisms we hear from some "men of the cloth" who are not masonic minded is that the Masons consider the Lodge as their Church, therefore, they do not feel they need the "church" and participate in its ministry in helping mankind. T h e Masonic Lodge is a fraternity and includes within its membership brothers of several religious beliefs. O u r discussions have basically centered upon three items. (1) T h e Graveside Service: This is the only service that the majority of the public ever witnesses. T o have the Clerg>''s service, the Masonic Graveside service and perhaps a Military service all at the grave, is a long drawnout affair and there are times when it becomes a struggle as to whom will be first, second and who will have the last "say" over the departed brother. This should not be! We have in our manual three optional services. As we studied them in the context that we do believe in life eternal, we find these services somewhat depressing instead of one with hope. In Optional Service No. 1, regarding the apron we say, "This emblem I now deposit in the grave of our deceased^ brother." How many emblems are deposited in the grave at this time? I only know of one occasion when the American Flag was draped over the casket and would not be removed until the very last. T h e apron is placed on the casket, and after the service it is removed and taken back to the lodge hall to be used again. Instead, we could say, "This emblem I now leave with our deceased brother." The same could' be said of the evergreen "This,too, I leave with our deceased brother." We recommend that the words "Alas, my brother" be stricken from the service. We have been taught that death is not the end but the opening of newer doors to a greater life, and if this is our belief, why say "Alas, my brother" as if it was final. T h e committal on page 90 could be omitted and conclude with "Therefore, we can cheerfully leave him in the hands of a being who doeth all things well." Regarding the second optional service; the second paragraph' could be omitted and the same change with the deposit of the apron a n d evergreen on pages 92 and 94. The committal on page 94 could be omitted and conclude as before. In the third optional service, omit the third paragraph. T h e apron, evergreen and committal could be changed as before. With such changes, this service could be used in the mortuary on the evening preceeding the funeral service. We realize that many of the brethren, including this one, have learned one of the services, and to make any changes in it would be difficult. At the time of the service, we may very easily come out as we have done it in the past. Therefore, we feel that a new service should be written and recommend to the in-coming Grand Master to commission such a revised service. Yes, we know that this would cause some to learn a "new" service, but we think it would be best for them to d o so for masonr>'. At the same time, a ser\'ice could be developed which could be used in the mortuary the night before with various options. T h e outline of the service would be available to those responsible and include several prayers whereby those who are participating in the service could choose the one best suited to the personality of the departed

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brother. Also at this time, a brief resume of the brother's masonic life could be given, such as how he has served the Masonic Lodge and "lived" his Masonry in his public life. The service would be very helpful and one not so depressive. By having the Masonic service the night before, it would make it possible for more of the brothers to attend, realizing that not all of the brothers can take time off their work. (2) T h e Lodge of Sorrow: It is our feeling that the Lodge of Sorrow could be eliminated. What purpose does it serve? We have had discussion on it and have spinned our wheels on technicalities. It is not practiced nor is it practical. Why open a Lodge of Sorrow at the beginning of the year only to close it at the end of the year, only to open it again immediately? How many lodges have all of the paraphernalia which the Manual has indicated to be used? How many lodges could "drape their Lodge in black, place a skull and a lighted taper on the Master's pedestal, have in the center of the hall, a catafalque, which consists of a rectangular platform, about six feet long and four feet wide, on which are two smaller platforms," etc. Perhaps a few lodges have such equipment and it is our feeling that more often than not, when it comes time, we wait until the last minute to set up the lodge hall, and' during the service apologize for not having everything as suggested, or drop it completely. Instead of a "Lodge of Sorrow" why not at the lodge meeting nearest Memorial Day in May or the last lodge session of the year, have a brief memorial service, read the names of the brothers who passed on to the "Eternal House not made with hands" and have a more impressive service than going the "ordeal" of a "Lodge of Sorrow" as outlined in the Manual. (3) An Open Letter to the Clergy: W . ' . and Brother James Robbins of this committee has written an excellent "Open Letter to the Clergy" concerning Masonic Funerals. It tells something of Masonry, what it is and what it is not and answers some of the questions that are asked. This could be printed in our Grand Lodge office for a price of less than $1.25 per hundred, post paid. T h e individual lodges would be encouraged to buy these in bulk and make them available to local ministerial assocaitions and undertakers. There would be a place at the close of the letter for a telephone number of a local mason. If the clergy wants to discuss this with someone, he will know whom to call. Since Masonry is Universal, we concur with the Grand Master in his work of removing the "Christianization" of degrees, etc.

AN OPEN L E T T E R CONCERNING. . .MASONIC FUNERALS This is an open letter to clergy of all faiths concerning "Masonic Funerals." It was written to try to prevent misunderstandings and misinformation which could cause irritation between the Masonic Fraternity and Ministers who may not be members of the Masonic Lodge. While this letter is primarily

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addressed to the clergy, we hope it will be helpful to others who may have questions about Masonic Funerals. O t h e r Lodges, some veterans' organizations, and various societies, as well as Freemasonry, have funeral services, but this letter is primarily concerned with those of the Masonic Institution. T o start, it may be well to point out that Freemasonry is not a religion, although it is religious. T h a t is, the Fraternity does not believe itself to be an instrument of God for the purpose of reconciling men to Himself, but teaches that men d o need such reconciliation and should seek it through loyal involvement with the religious faith of their preference. T h e lodge has no "plan of salvation" or way of atonement to offer its members. Rather, it teaches the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. T h e participation of the Masonic Institution in a funeral service is an expression of its fraternal affection for the deceased and for his family rather than the service of a priestly ministry representing God. Masonry includes many groups, bodies, "rites," orders, and auxiliary organizations. T h e basic unit is the Lodge, often called the "Blue Lodge." It is this group which will, most often, conduct the Masonic Funeral because every Mason belongs to such a Lodge whether or not he belongs to any other bodies in Masonry. O n occasion one of these other bodies will hold a funeral service. For example, the O r d e r of the Eastern Star which includes women as well as men, sometimes officiates at the funerlas of its women members. No one is ever obligated to have a Masonic Funeral. It is not a requirement of the fraternity that a member have his funeral service conducted, either in whole or in part, by the Masonic Order. Any member who was in good standing at the time of death may have a Masonic Funeral if he requested it or if his family so requests. Any participation in the service, other than the attendance of individual lodge members as a part of the general congregation, is always by request to the Fraternity. Freemasonry has n o wish to displace or hinder any Minister of God in the pastoral care of his charge. If the fraternity is requested to participate in a funeral, it desires to cooperate with the clergy in any way possible. We understand that different religious groups have differing requirements and regfulations concerning funerals and we wish to respect the convictions of all the clergy involved. When Masonic participation is requested in a funeral, we would suggest that the presiding officer of the group involved get in touch with any clergy who are going to serve as quickly as possible, well before the hour of the service. In most cases it will be the "Worshpiful Master" of the Blue Lodge who will conduct the Masonic portion of the service. If the minister is uncertain about what the lodge intends to do, it is quite in order for him to contact the Master of the Lodge and suggest that the two of them get toThe Church and the Masonic Lodge should not be competing with each other but should be working side-by-side although some may feel otherwise. It is our task, to reopen those lines of communication, if possible, and do all we can not to sever other lines of communication in our work on behalf of our Masonic Fraternity and the Church. Respectfully submitted, LESLIE M . HEISZ, JAMES W .

ROBBINS

O N A N F . YALE

Chairman

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U.D. W.'- R O G E R W A R D , Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was accepted: To the M-'- W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Letters of Dispensation were presented to the Masonic Home Lodge in Wichita on July 26, 1974. Worshipful Brother Frederich E. Pechin was nominated to be the first Master of this Lodge. T o facilitate the formation and continuation of this Lodge, the Grand Master ruled that any brother who is a member of the Kansas Masonic Home may hold plural membership without causing his membership to automatically cease in any other Lodge of which h e may be a member. Brother Floran A. Rodgers, of this committee, has worked closely with the Master of the Masonic Home Lodge a n d observed their work. Brother Robert Vine, the engineer at the Home, was raised December 16, 1974 completing their conferral of all three Degrees. There were two Lodge consolidations; Fostoria Lodge No. 392, Fostoria, Kansas consolidated with Westmoreland Lodge No. 257, Westmoreland, Kansas with Westmoreland Lodge No. 257 the survivor by Edict from the Grand East dated the 19th day of Nevember, A.D. 1974, A.L. 5974. Hamlin Lodge No. 185, Hamlin, Kansas consolidated with Hiawatha Lodge No. 35, Hiawatha, Kansas under the name and number of H i a w a t h a Lodge No. 35 by Edict from the Grand East dated the 5th day of February, A.D. 1975, A.L. 5975. Respectfully

submitted

ROGER C . W . \ R D , FLORAN

Chairman

ROGERS

J O H N F . BASKETTE

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CHARTER PRESENTED M-'. W . ' . F O R R E S T D. H A G G A R D requested all members of Masonic Home Lodge U . D . , who were present, to present themselves at the Altar. H e then announced that the lodge had been found to be proficient in all respects and proceeded to present it with- a charter, designating it to be Masonic Home Lodge No. 450, A.F. & A.M. See page 81-C. In addition to t h e charter presentation by the Grand Master, R-'- W- • RAY C. H O P S O N , District Deputy Grand Master in District No. 38, presented a Class " B " proficiency Card to Brother H E N R Y H A N S O N , member of Masonic Home Lodge No. 450.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TEMPLE BUILDING AND REMODELING M . ' . W . ' . H . J A C K S O N S T A T O N , Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M-'• W-'• Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Article 2-124D of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Kansas provide that 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 a n d the major remodeling of existing buildings, including the financing of such projects. T h e following projects have been recommended by the Committee and have been approved by the Grand Master: 1. Carson Lodge No. 132, Elk City, Kansas, approved the construction of new Temple. 2. Haysville Lodge No. 112, Haysville, Kansas, approved addition to present building. 3. Delaware Lodge No. 96, Kansas City, Kansas, approved purchase of building location. 4. P.oger Sherman Lodge No. 369, Kansas City, Kansas, approved purchase of future building site. 5. Derby Lodge No. 365, Derby, Kansas, approved construction of new Masonic Temple. 6. Wathena Lodge No. 164, Wathena, Kansas, approved to purchase building. Many building a n d improvement projects have been approved in previous years others have plans pending and are proceeding in an orderly manner. Cornerstone and dedication ceremonies have been held as are reported in the .Annual Proceedings. This Committee is pleased to have served our Grand Master in this capacity. Respectfully submitted, WARNER

PAPE, JR.

PAUL B . H E Y W A N GERALD L . A N D E R S O N MELBURN C . BARNES

H . J A C K S O N STATON, P.G.M.,

Chairman

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TELLER'S REPORT W ' - PAUL E. M U R P H Y , Chairman, and his committee reported back to the Grand Lodge and Grand Master H A G G A R D that the ballots had been tabulated and that the following had been elected as Grand Lodge Officers for the ensuing year: Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary

R O B E R T H. A R N O L D RALPH D. WALKER W I L L I A M F. M c I N T O S H C H E S T E R L. G I L B E R T W I L L I A M E. M O N T G O M E R Y A L B E R T O . A R N O L D , Jr.

Each of the above accepted the office to which elected and the committee was discharged with a vote of thanks and the ballot ordered destroyed.

DEGREES BY GRAND MASTER'S PREROGATIVE (LANDMARK VIII) With the assistance of the Ritualistic Committee and Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Grand Master Haggard then proceeded to make A R C H I E R. DYKES, Chancellor of the University of Kansas, a Mason at sightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a first in the history of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. In this work, M . ' . W.'. J. FRED W I L L I A M S O N administered the obligation for the First Degree; W-'. K. M A Y N A R D C U R T S the obligation for the Second Degree and W.'. W O O D R O W W. C O L E M A N the obligation for the Third Degree. M . ' . W.'. BEN W. GRAYBILL, P.G.M., gave the Apron Lecture and the Fellowcraft Team from Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 conferred the Second Section of the Third Degree. This presentation was of great interest to the Craft and drew a hearty round of applause at its conclusion. B R O T H E R A R C H I E R. DYKES expressed his feelings of gratefulness and that he felt highly honored in having, been selected for this conferral.

LABOR TO REFRESHMENT Grand Master HAGGARD then called the Grand Lodge from Labor to Refreshment until 8:30 A.M., Saturday, March 15, 1975.

REFRESHMENT TO LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Refreshment to Labor promptly at 8:30 A.M. on Saturday and following prayer by Grand Chaplain C O N R A D F. J O H N S O N , the regular business of the Grand Lodge was resumed.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION M . ' . W . ' . R I C H A R D D . K E L S E Y , Chairman, presented the report which', on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'.

W-'. Grand Lodge

of A.F & A.M.

following

Kansas:

T h e Committee on Masonic Education offers this report of activities for the year 1974-75. T h e committee met three times during the year with considerable correspondence between members in the interim. REVISIONS M . ' . W-'. Forrest Haggard, Grand Master, directed that our committee give attention to revision of Table Lodge Ceremony, District Deputy Grand Master Handbook, I..odge Officers Manual, and the "Lodge System of Masonic Education." The first three revisions were completed and newly revised copies are now available from the Grand Secretary's office. Revision of the "Lodge System of Masonic Education" was not attempted, even though much thought and conversation was given to it. We regret that we have failed our Grand Master in this request. We do agree that a revision offered by our Grand Master should be included in the next revision of this book. T h e revision is as follows: Q . If Freemasonry is non sectarian, why does it use the two Saints John J o h n as Patron Saints? A. Because Freemasonry started out with a close affiliation of the Christian faith as the Operatives were engaged in building the cathedrals of the world. But in the change from Operative to Speculative, it became broader in concept. It is now not proper, for example, for any symbol of any particular religion (such as cross or picture) to be displayed in the Lodge Room E X C E P T when the particular appendant or concordant body using that symbol is at labor. O t h e r proposals presented to the committee for consideration were: renewal of Traveling Gavel program to bring it to completion and possibility of establishment of a Lodge of Research. Upon consultation with our Grand Master and Deputy G r a n d Master, it was decided that the Traveling Gavel "not be resumed at this time." O u r Grand Master reviewed the establishment of a Research Lodge and deemed that time was not available in the remaining months of his office to establish this program. Future consideration could have merit in the area of education. AREA M E E T I N G S Again this year twelve Area Meetings were conducted under the sponsorship of this committee. T h e agenda for this years program conducted by R-'. W-'. Robert H . Arnold, Deputy Grand Master, is as follows: From Darkness to Light — R . ' . W . ' . Ralph Walker, G.S.W. Facts on Finance—R.'. W.'.' William Mcintosh, G.J.W. Investigate — W-'. Chester Gilbert, GSD Address — M-'. W-*. Forrest Haggard, Grand Master R . ' . W-'. William Mcintosh, G.J.W. compiled a record of attendance at these 12 meetings and determined that attendance of about 7 5 % was

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reached. Districts with three or more lodges not represented are District 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 24, 34, 46, and 49. District 34 had five lodges not represented and District 49, all lodges were absent. We recommend that the new District Deputy Grand Masters, especially in these districts, make an effort to get their lodges to these Area Meetings. T h e 1974 Area Meetings were held in the following locations: Area 1: Parsons Area 2: Olathe Area 3 : Holton Area 4 : Topeka — Siloain 225 Area 5 : Madison Area 6: Sedan Area 7: Newton Area 8: Clay Center Area 9: Phillipsburg Area 10: Hutchinson — Bassett 124 Area 1 1 : Garden City Area 12: Goodland T h e 1975 schedule of Area Meetings are to be heM in the locations:

following

Area 1: Ft. Scott, April 11 Area 2: Kansas City (Old Mission 153), May 17, p.m. Area 3 : Sabetha, April 12, p.m. Area 4 : Topeka ( # 1 7 ) , April 12, a.m. Area 5 : LeRoy, May 17, a.m. Area 6: Winfield, May 16 Area 7: Halstead, April 19, a.m. Area 8: Riley, April 19, p.m. Area 9: Lincoln, April 5, p.m. Area 10: Stafford, April 18 Area 1 1 : Dodge City, April 4 Area 12: Hoxie, April 5, a.m.

MIDWEST CONFERENCE ON MASONIC

EDUCATION

T h e Grand Lodge of Kansas was represented at the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 2, 3, and 4. R.". W-'Robert H. Arnold, W.'. Chester Gilbert, M . ' . W-'. Richard D. Kelsey, and M.'- W-'. Arthur C. Hodgson attended from Kansas. We were honored and pleased to have M . ' . W-'- Hodgson give the Keynote address. His presentation — Future Thrust — was a very excellent and timely presentation. T h e 1975 Conference on Masonic Education will be held May 1, 2, and 3 in Kansas City, Missouri. This will afford Kansas Masons an excellent opportunity to participate in this conference. M- • W-'. Forrest Haggard will wrap up the conference on Saturday May 3, and R.'. W- • Robert H. Arnold will give the response to the Greetings on Friday May 2. Your chairman of this committee is serving as President of the Midwest Conference this year.

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SCHOOL

T h e second series of Wardens Schools was held this year. One section was held at Dighton on September 7 and another at Emporia on September 14. T h e program was as follows: "Come Alive and Stay Alive in 75'' Remarks by M. . W.'. Forrest Haggard, Grand Master What's Ahead for Worshipful Masters — R.'. W.'. Ralph Walker Plan for Your Year as Leader of the Lodge — R.'. W . ' . Wm. Mcintosh Educating Yourself, Your officers, Your Brethren — W.'. Chester Gilbert Designs for 1975 — R.'. W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, D.G.M. Noon — Use of "A Lodge System of Masonic Education" Plans for Bi-Centennial in 1976 Questions and Answers Closing by Grand Master These meetings continue to be well received and are scheduled for Emporia and Ness City in 1975. O u r committee referred to the Grand Master, the recommendation of the 1973-74 committee concerning Degree I^ectures and their relevance as Masonic Education. O u r Grand Master concurred in this thinking and referred it to the Committee on Ritualistic Work for study and recommendation. O n e year ago the Committee on Masonic Education announced the availability of two new sets of program material. T h e "Talking Short Talks" tape cassettes of the "Short Talks" presented by the Masonic Service Association and the Leadership Course which can be used in a lodge or district level are available through the Grand Secretary's office. These have not been used up to their potential. We commend them for your consideration. It has been our pleasure to serve the Grand Lodge in the field of Masonic Education. We shall always be indebted to M . ' . W.'. Forrest Haggard, for this opportunity to serve our Grand Lodge imder his direction. Fraternally R.".

W.'.

MARTIN

M-

. W.

ARNOLD,

LOGAN

W I L L I A M J. PAUL

submitted ROBERT

COLNAR

MURPHY . RICHARD D .

Chairman

KELSEV,

D.G.M.

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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME M . ' . W.'. S. ALLAN- D A U G H E R T Y , Superintendent, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M-'.

W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F & A.M.

Kansas:

On behalf of the members of the Kansas Masonic Home Family I wish to bring you greetings and best wishes. T h e long range program of the H o m e which started in 1972 has seen six of the projects either completed or will be finished in early 1975. In 1974, 55 applications were approved and we lost 54 by death. We have no waiting list at the Home. The average age of members entering the Home in 1974 was 81.6 years. A number of these were bed patients. Rooms are available to both men and women and couples. The time needed to process an application from the time the request is made to the final notification is six or eight weeks. Contributions were down this year. We are faced with rising costs due to inflation and government regulations. More than 50% of our members are in the Infirmary or Health Care Center. They received excellent nursing care. We extend a a warm and cordial invitation to visit your Kansas Masonic Home in 1975.

LONG RANGE PLANNING PROGRAM 1. H A N D R A I L P R O J E C T T h e handrails for the corridors and stairways for the Infirmary and for the West Side Dormitories have been installed. Safety grab bars have been installed for toilets and bathroom facilities for these areas. 2. I N F I R M A R Y P A R K I N G L O T The addition to the Infirmary parking lot has been completed and is in use. It provides additional space for 20 cars. The older part of the lot needs minor repairs and re-striping. 3. C O U R T Y A R D P R O J E C T This project is completed except for landscaping. Topsoil was brought in for proper grading Asphalt driveways and parking have been completed. A cement driveway from the north side of the courtyard to Maple Street was poured in September. Water now drains north from the Courtyard to Maple Street. The lighting equipment has been installed and is working satisfactorily. Red wood benches were placed near the cement walks. 4. NEW P O W E R P L A N T P R O J E C T T h e Westinghouse transformer and other equipment were installed by early summer. No power failures have been experienced since installation. T h e total cost was less than the estimate. 5. A R T S AND CR.-VFTS P R O J E C T This project is completed. Lighting, ceiling tile, floor tile, cabinet work, heating and painting are finished. This room joins the Fellowship Hall area which includes the rest rooms. It is a beautiful room, well lighted and easily accessible from other areas of the Home. 6. E Q U I P M E N T B U I L D I N G AND S H O P T h e metal building for power equipment has been installed and' is being used. T h e shop was moved to the new area in the "Boy's Building". O u r maintenance men installed heat lines and water lines. Ramps and parking were added to the area. These six projects are capital improvements and are not charged to the

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maintenance expenses of the Home. T h e total amount expended for capital improvements December 1, 1973 to November 30, 1974 was $130,700.06. These improvements help to keep our property in good condition, meet government regulations, provides for a more efficient operation and adds to our members comfort and safety. REPAIRS â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

REPLACEMENTS

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

PAINTING

During the summer the boilers were dismantled for inspection and repairs were made as needed. T h e Vacuum tanks and the motors for the heating system were inspected and repaired. T w o new vacuum tanks were ordered. O u r maintenance men continue to replace pipes where needed in the buildings. Asphalt and vinyl tile floors are being cleaned and re-finished. T h e garbage disposal unit in the Infirmary Kitchen had to be replaced. ( T h e cost $272.50, W. R. Vincent Company) T w o dish carts were purchased for the Infirmary. (Total cost $325.00, Ablah) Two small utility carts were purchased for the West Kitchen. (Total cost $87.90, Edward Don Company) A new Scotsman Ice machine was purchased for the Infirmary. (Cost with trade-in, $1,363.72, Gibbon Refrigeration) New Hatco Hot water Booster tank purchased for the Infirmary Kitchen. (Cost $503.00, U.S. Supply) We have employed a professional painter who works 40 hours per week. L A W N AND

GROUNDS

T h e trees were beautiful this fall. In the spring of 1975 it will be time again for the periodic trimming and deadwooding of our large trees. Our maintenance men check lawn and ground equipment for necessary repairs during the winter. Four new water wells were drilled in 1974. They are forty to forty-five feet in depth wih an abundant supply of water. We used 5 inch plastic casing. (Cost per well, $180.00,- H a r p Well and Pump Service, Wichita, Kansas) INFIRMARY T h e patient load remains about 125 per day. Many are bed patients. We are moving ahead in meeting the requirements as set up by the Kansas State Board of Health. New individual chart holders with proper forms a n d racks have been purchased. These chart racks with complete medical records are placed at each Nursing Station. Also Acme 5x8 cardex files for patients have been completed and are a t each Nursing Station. In-Service Training Programs are being held regularly as well as regular Staff Meetings. New nursing procedures have been put into effect and more disposable items are being used. A new suction machine, three vibrating mattresses and two letter size filing cabinets were purchased. There is a shortage of nurses in Wichita. Nursing homes and hospitals are in competition for help. One problem is job jumping by employees without

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proper or regular notice to their respective Nursing Home employer. We operate three shifts and are on the forty hour work week. Some of our key people work a forty eight hour work week. Any hours over forty are at time and one half. T h e members are receiving good care. At the time of writing this report there is a flu epidemic in Wichita. We have a quarantine in effect at the Home and so far we have been able to limit the spread of this disease. APPLICATIONS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ADMISSIONS â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

DEATHS

During the year, December 1, 1973 through November 30, 1974, 55 applications were approved to the Kansas Masonic Home. Of this number 30 were for women and 16 were for men. During the same period we lost 54 by death, 40 women and 14 men. There were 20 discharges. One couple decided to leave the Home to go and live with their son in California. Three women died before entering. Five women decided to leave the Home. Eight women and two men who had been on the rolls decided not to enter. GRAND

CHAPTER

OFFICERS

VISIT

T h e Five-Way District No. 40, O.E.S., meeting was held in Wichita on Saturday, January 26, 1974. On Sunday, January 27, our Grand Chapter Officers with their respective husbands and wives made their annual visit to the Kansas Masonic Home. They took a tour and visitedl members in the morning. At 12:15 P.M., a lovely program was presented by the group in the West Auditorium for our members. All were guests for 1:00 O'Clock Sunday dinner in the West Dining Room. Our members look forward to the visit of the Grand Chapter Officers. SAFETY P R O G R A M We continue to stress the Safety Program. Caution signs are placed where mopping is being done. The hand rails are very beneficial to members and employees. A group of our employees attended a school held by the Wichita City Fire Department. URBAN R E N E W A L The Wichita Planning Council has not held any more public meetings for the West Wichita area. This does not mean that they have given up the idea. We understand there is a shortage of Federal funds for such a project at this time. O.E.S. P R O J E C T

1974-1975

Sister Beverly Rowe, Worthy Grand Matron, has selected as her Project for the Kansas Masonic Home "Air Conditioning for Fellowship Hall". She will be ably assisted by Brother T h u r m a n D . Miller, Worthy Grand Patron. There is so much activity in Fellowship Hall that this is a most welcome project by all who attend meetings.

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March

LODGE

T h e Masons, who reside at the Kansas Masonic Home, will have their own Lodge a t the Home. This is made possible by plural membership whereby Kansas Masonic Home Members will retain their membership in their own home town Lodge. Masons may join by transfer from other Lodges. Men may petition the Masonic Home Lodge and receive their degree work here. Public Ceremonies were held at the Home on July 26, 1974. W- â&#x20AC;˘ Fred E. Pechin and our Grand Master, M.'- W ' . Forrest D. Haggard, deserve a lot of credit for this fine addition to our Home and to Kansas Masonry. Mr. Robert Vines, Chief raised by the new Lodge. faithfully and we understand Lodge in Topeka on March'

Engineer for the Home, was the first Mason T h e officers and members have been working that they will receive their Charter at Grand 14, 1975. TAX HEARING

On Wednesday, March 27, 1974, at the Sedgwick County Court House, a hearing was held on the Kansas Masonic Home's application for relief from a T a x Grievance. T h e Home was represented by our attorneys, accountants, Board members and Staff. This was a very important case to the Kansas Masonic Home. We received word from the T a x Committee that the Kansas Masonic Home was granted exemption from real estate and property taxes for 1974 and all subsequent years. This does not include real estate which is' used for investment purposes. We also pay the 3 % Kansas State Sales Tax. M I N I M U M WAGE LAW Congress passed a minimum wage bill in March 1974. I t was signed by President Nixon in April and became effective May 1, 1974. Basically the law raised the minimum wage from $1.60 per hour to $2.30 per hour over a period of 32 months and reduced the 48 hour work week to 40 hours. For any hours worked over 40 hours per week the employee received time and one half. T h e Minimum Wage Act of 1974 sets the following hourly wage requirements: May 1, 1974 $1.90 Jan. 1, 1975 $2.00 Jan. 1, 1976 $2.20 Jan. 1, 1977 $2.30 C E R T I F I C A T E O F NEED HB No. 2094 is known as the "Certificate of Need" law. This law is primarily for the construction of new nursing homes or the construction of additions to present buildings. However, the Kansas State Department of Health ruled that all existing homes not licensed must have a Certificate of Need before they could be licensed. We completed our application for licensing and were informed of the decision for a Certificate of need. We prepared the necessary proposal and presented it to the South Central Area Planning Council. There were two hearings, one on September 10th and the other on September 24th. T h e Certificate of Need was granted. We wish to express appreciation to Board Members, Department Heads, Mr. Thrasher, Mr. Thomas and the Masons who were present for the hearings.

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1974 C O N F E R E N C E O F T H E M A S O N I C H O M E S EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION The Conference was held at Utica, New York, June 23-26 with the New York Masonic Home and the Grand Lodge of New York being the hosts. R.'- W-'- Robert H. Arnold and I attended, with our wives. I t was an outstanding conference. Thirty-one Homes were represented. T h e general theme of the Conference was, " T h e Masonic Home â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Fraternal Care Center". New York was the first state to pass Health Care Legislation in 1964. The Federal Government took many of their ideas from New York State. Many of the requireinents in the past ten years have been completed by the New York Masonic Home. This Annual Meeting which brings together Administrators and Board Members, with their wives, to discuss common programs and problems to improve the care of our aged brothers, sisters and orphans has been very beneficial through the years. The Arnolds and Daughertys deeply appreciate attending the conference and representing Kansas in this National Organization. D E N N I S A. D A U G H E R T Y Dennis A. Daugherty resigned as of July 1, 1974, to take a position with DeMolay International. H e was the Administrative Assistant for the Kansas Masonic Home. T h e Board expressed appreciation for the years of dedicated service and wished him every success in his new work. INSURANCE The Insurance Committee reviewed the present insurance coverage. .Additional insurance was needed to cover the new improvements and to bring the other coverage up to date. Our insurance is written on a three year contract. Our present policies are from September 20, 1972 to September 20, 1975. It is the usual custom to review our insurance each year. T h e coverage was increased from $4,928,000 to $5,626,000 for the ensuing year. This additional $708,000 insurance cost $628.00. CONTRIBUTIONS Cash contributions to the Home are down this year. For the year ending November 30, 1973, we received $4,622.42 in cash contributions. For the year ending November 30, 1974, we have received $3,501.76. This does not include Estates and Special contributions which are reported by Judge Raum. KANSAS M A S O N I C H O M E

BAZAAR

The Annual Kansas Masonic Home Bazaar was held Saturday, November 23rd. This Bazaar, where the members sell their hand made items, has been very popular. It was held in Fellowship Hall and the Members report a successful sale. INCREASE IN GAS R A T E We were not informed of the increase in the price of natural gas by our suppliers. We noticed our bill was considerably larger. After the second request for information, Arkla Gas Company sent a rate sheet. We also

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learned the classification had been changed. New Classifications are: (1) Residential (2) Commercial (3) Light Industry (4) Heavy Industry. T h e Kansas Masonic Home was reclassified from # 8 7 0 , Large Commercial to # 8 6 6 , Commercial. T h e explanation the Gas Company gave was that you had to be in the manufacturing business to get the lower rate. "Dear Sir: Concerning the call on January 9, 1975, the following is the rate list which was asked for: As of January 20, 1972 to October 3 1 , 1973 870—Large Commercial First 500 Next 1500 Next 8000 Over 10000

MCF MCF MCF MCF

.4666 .4166 .3666 .3366

Plus Taxes

As of November 1, 1973 t o M a y 31, 1974 870—Large Commercial First 500 MCF .4601 Next 1500 M C F .4101 Next 8000 M C F .3731 Over 10000 M C F .3461

Plus Taxes

As of J u n e 1, 1974 to October 4, 1974 870—Large Commercial First 500 M C F Next 1500 M C F Next 8000 M C F Over 10000 M C F

.4982 .4482 .4112 .3842

Plus Taxes

2.3095 .7539 .6752

Plus Taxes

As of October 4, 1974 to present 866—Commercial First 1 MCF Next 2 MCF Over 3 MCF

If there is any question concerning the above rates please feel free to call our office." ARKLA GAS C O M P A N Y LICENSURE We have had representatives from the Wichita Fire Department and the Sedgwick County Health Department making inspections for the State of Kansas in regard to licensure. Reports of their work are sent to Topeka. These reports are based on the 1967 code. For example, the present code calls for eight foot wide corridors. T h e corridors in the Kansas Masonic Home met the code when the buildings were erected but they are less than eight feet in wddth. T h e proceedure which we must follow is to go before the State Board and ask for a waiver. T h e r e are many items which need to be resolved. Some we have done, others we will do, and for some we will need to ask the state for waivers. It is recommended that the group going to Topeka be composed of members

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of the Board and Administrative Staff, Architects and Attorneys who are knowledgable in this special field. L. W I L B U R

LOVE

Mr. L. Wilbur Love was employed as Administrative Assistant September 15, 1974. Brother Love has been associated with the United Methodist Home in Topeka for the past seven years. He has been active in Masonry and T h e Order of T h e Eastern Star and is well known over Kansas. H e is a fine addition to the staff and deeply interested in the Kansas Masonic H o m e Family. NEW REFRESHMENT LOUNGES We have set up five new refreshment lounges for our members. These rooms are complete with furniture, refrigerators, and snack equipment. Coffee, tea and toast are available at all times. APPRECIATION In conclusion, I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Home Board for their interest and concern as we plan for present needs and for the future; to the loyal and dedicated staff, who are so interested in the welfare and happiness of our members and the successful operation of the Home; and to the Masonic Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters of Kansas, who support the Home in so many ways. S.

ALLAN

DAUGHERTY

Superintendent

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REPORT OF SECRETARY OF MASONIC HOME BOARD M . ' . W-'- T H O M A S C. R A U M , Jr., Secretary, presented the following report which, on his motion, was accepted: To the M-'- W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F & A.M. of Kansas: Brethren: I am pleased to report to you on the assets, the income and expenses and special contribution of our Masonic H o m e for the year ended November 30, 1974: C U R R E N T ASSETS: Cash on hand and on deposit $ 44,317.10 FIXED ASSETS: L a n d and buildings — Home $2,436,074.07 Furniture a n d fixtures $308,508.38 Infirmary equipment 45,627.02 Projection equipment 11,917.01 Sound equipment 7,036.30 Automobiles and trucks 15,056.03 Total Less accumulated depreciation . . . . Total Total fixed assets INVESTMENTS: Bonds Stocks Real estate mortgages and contracts Real estate — other

388,144.74 317,953.59 70,191.15 2,506,265.22 3,546,680.53 2,541,646.15 353,792.08 27,093.26

Total investments

6,469,212.02

Total assets $9,019,794.34 S T A T E M E N T O F I N C O M E AND EXPENSE For The Year Ended November 30. 1974 INCOME: Grand Lodge — per capita tax $120,078.00 O.E.S. — per capita tax 35,730.00 Interest and dividends .' 299,365.90 Rents and royalties — other real estate 60,562.40 Net gain on sale of real estate 16,475.32 Grand Lodge relief 2,500.00 Contributions — special 38,634.63 Maintenance charges 12,850.57 Miscellaneous 3,805.50 Total income EXPENSES: Operating expense — Home Secretary's office Repairs Insurance .Agency fees Loan service charges

590,002.32 $994,139.16 8,400.00 3,728.75 6,992.18 1 7,630.78 923.04

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1,800.00 5,144.98 112,070.95 11,578.40 1,170.00 9,480.94 18,457.66 37.28

Total expense N E T I N C O M E (LOSS) F R O M O P E R A T I O N S A D D : Deceased members' accounts closed

1,191,554.12 (601,551.80) 526,417.07

NET

$(75,134.73)

INCOME

(LOSS)

SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY D I R E C T COSTS Per Member For the Years Ended November 30, 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974

Monthly Cost Per Member $151.13 206.48 223.29 254.11 292.44 351.52 400.07

Note: The above amounts do not include those costs charged directly to the Members' accounts such as hospital, doctors, glasses, etc.

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SPECIAL

CONTRIBUTIONS

For the Year Ended November 30, 1974 Clara Duncan Estate Vera M a e Krause (in memory of Pete Castholm) J o h n A. Roberts Estate Pete Castholm Estate Grand Chapter O.E.S. (Carpet fund) Bert McKay, Jr. Wyandotte Lodge 3 Joseph S. Miller C. E. Stewart Estate Marysville Lodge 91 Grand Chapter O.E.S. (for hot food costs) Rex Owens Roy Flory Estate Forrest D . Haggard Myrtle Miller Estate Dorothy Teeter Estate Gene H a r t Elmer D. Male Estate

$10,000.00 1,500.00 3,477.00 1,114.97 5,878.36 100.00 728.00 100.00 1,823.05 67.25 70.00 100.00 500.00 176.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 $38,634.63

Respectfully

submitted,

THOMAS C. RAUM, JR.

Secretary

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE M . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M E. B R A D F O R D , Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M-'• W.'• Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

In compliance with By-Law 2-118, we submit the following report: Brother A L L E N F. GERYE, a certified public accountant, was employed to audit the accounts of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, examine the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and the financial records of the G r a n d Secretary. Brother Gerye reports t h a t the accounts and financial records have been kept in a business-like manner and are posted up to date. A copy of his report is appended to and made a part of this report. Our Grand Secretary accompanied Brother Gerye to the K a w Valley State Bank and Trust Company, Topeka, Kansas, and checked all bonds a n d securities held by the bank in the name of our Grand Lodge. They found the list to be complete and in accord with those listed by the Grand Treasurer in his annual report. The committe has compiled with By-Law 2-118 with reference to the auditing of expense accounts and the issuance of checks to those entitled to the same and the examination in detail of the records of our Grand Secretary. ESTIMATED GENERAL FUND REVENUES $2.50 per capita on 78,500 members $196,250.00 Estimated Interest on Investments 24,000.00 Transfer to General Fund per By-law 2-302 9,812.50 Total Revenues Less—5% of per capita to Charity Fund

.Available for appropriation RECOMMENDED GENERAL FUND

$230,062.50 9,812.50 $220,250.00 APPROPRIATIONS

Budget Account (Includes salaries. Utilities, RE taxes, retirement payments, FICA taxes, insurance etc to operate office) $ 66,000.00 Grand Master's Contingent Fund 4,400.00 Grand Master's Allowance 800.00 Grand Secretary's Allowance 15,000.00 Grand Secretary's F I C A tax 880.00 Annual Communication Expense 6,500.00 Annual Communication Expense—Per Diem 22,000.00 Annual Communication Expense—Mileage & Expense 22,000.00 Grand Master's Apron & Jewel 2,000.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance 200.00 Grand Master's & Grand Secretary's Conference 2,200.00 Allowance—Grand Tyler and Asst. Grand Tyler 80.00 Expenses—Grand Lecturer and Asst. Grand Lecturers 3,300.00 Committee on Ritualistic Work 750.00 Committee on Masonic Education 11,000.00 Committee on Total Youth (Public Schools) 4,700.00 Committee Allowances 1,300.00 Committee on Temple Building & Remodeling 200.00

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Committee on Trials & Punishment Donationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;George Washington National Memorial Masonic Ser\'ices Association Dues Printing Annual Proceedings Grand Officers Travel Expense Printing of Kansas Laws of Masonry Library Expense Stationery & Printing Automobile Expense Postage & Express Distribution of List of Lodges Printing and distribution of Kansas Masons to all members Depreciation Account (Bldg. repairs, eqpt. replacementcomputerizing)

150.00 1,200.00 2,300.00 4,500.00 4,000.00 1,500.00 500.00 3,000.00 7,000.00 8,000.00 400.00 21,000.00 15,000.00

Total recommended General Fund Appropriations

$218,460.00

We appreciate this opportunity to serve under our Grand Master Forrest D. Haggard and to our Grand Secretary a n d Grand Treasurer, we appreciate their cooperation. Fraternally submitted, W. E. BRADFORD,

Chairman

R O D N E Y C . BRACELIN W A Y N E BARNETT D O N STATEN N E I L CORDELL

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS W. â&#x20AC;˘ BASIL M A R H O F E R , Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M-'- W' â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

of Kansas:

Your committee on Trials and Punishments consisting of Brothers M. W. Owen E. Hodgson, PGM, of Salina; Vinton C. Fishel of Lawrence; David L. Jones of Bonner Springs; George T. V a n Bebber of T r o y ; and Basil C. Marhofer of Ness City, Chairman; submits the following report. This committee, charged with the trial and disposition of offenses against the Body of Masonry, reports that two cases were tried before the committee this year. T h e committee met in Salina, Kansas, and heard the matters. One case involved a Brother who had pleaded guilty in Federal court to 15 counts of unlawfully and wrongfully obtaining money by false statements. There was a unanimous verdict of guilty by the committee and the committee voted that the Brother should be expelled. The other case involved a Brother who has pleaded guilty in District Court to the charge of child molestation. T h e committee had a unanimous verdict of guilty and voted that the Brother should be expelled from the Body of Masonry. Three other cases were brought before the committee, but since the cases are still being appealed to the Supreme Court, it was, decided that this committee would take no action until the appeals had been finally determined. The committee further discussed at length a proposal made to the committee that there be an automatic expulsion of a Brother if he pleaded guilty in a State court to a felony. After the members submitted their views to the Chairman, it was decided that the committee will make no further comment as there is always the slighest possibility that there might be a situation where automatic expulsion would not be warranted. It should be encouraging to the Craft that there have been so few cases come to the attention of the Committee in the hopes that the Brethren are complying to the Obligation taken by all Masons. The members of the committee wish to express their appreciation to M. . VV. . Forrest D. Haggard for giving them the opportunity to serve the Grand Lodge this year under his guidance. Basil C. Marhofer. M. . W. . Owen E. Hodgson. Vinton C. Fishel. David L. Jones. George T. Van Bebber. Respectfully submitted, BASIL C . M A R H O F E R

Chairman

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS W.'- J O H N D. C U N N I N G H A M , Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was accepted: To the M.'.

W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

Your Committee on Foreign Relations was favored with more than the usual number of communications from other Grand Lodges and inquiries from Kansas Masons, most of them were referred to us by the Grand Secretary, R-'- W-'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr. We appreciate his efforts to keep us informed. Some of the letters were in appreciation of "reports" or copies of the KANSAS M A S O N . We wish we could say that our Representatives of other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Kansas are responsible for this Fraternal togetherness, but most of the credit belongs to our M . ' . W-'- Grand Master, Forrest D. Haggard and our eminent editor, M.". W-'. Ben W. GraybiU. In response to the oft repeated question "I am going abroad, which Grand Lodges can I visit?" The answer is simple and can be found right in your own Lodge. Probably in your Secretary's desk. A Kansas Mason may, if accepted, visit any Grand Lodge "recognized by and in correspondence with the Grand Lodge of Kansas:" The name and location of every recognized Grand Lodge, along with the names and addresses of the Grand Secretaries and Grand Representatives are published annually in our P R O C E E D I N G S , every Lodge has a copy as well as a copy of the L I S T O F L O D G E S M A S O N I C . Simply see if the Grand Lodge of your interest is listed. If it is not â&#x20AC;&#x201D; forget it!!!! We have a request for recognition from the Very Respectful Grand Lodge Benjamin Herrera of Santa Marta, Colombia, South America. T h e letter was signed by Armando L. Fuentes, Grand Master. M.". W . ' . Brother Fuentes was the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Columbia, Barranquilla, for several years so we are inclined to look favorably upon his request. However, unlike the U . S. Mexico and Brazil, Columbia has city Grand Lodges, instead of state, so your Committee wants to be sure that there is no jurisdictional infringement involved in the formation of this one year old Grand Lodge. We suggest that M . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Brother Fuentes request be deferred pending receipt of further light. A lengthy missive from Brother K u r t M a x Hauser, Grand Secretary of Foreign Relations of the Grand Lodge Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil, informs us that the Grand Orient of Brazil is again attempting to establish itself as the Supreme Grand Lodge of the Republic. Since all of the Grand Lodges we recognize in Brazil are either State or Territorial, somewhat similar to our own structure, we find ourselves in sympathy with Brother Hauser. Our evaluation of this problem remains the same as it was in our report to you in 1972. We do not intend to recognize the Grand Orient. We cannot conclude this report without voicing our sincere appreciation to Brother Biard C. Strain, Orient Lodge No. 5 1 , Topeka, for so faithfully and laboriously translating our correspondence in Spanish and Portugese.

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M-'- W- â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Master. This report contains no recommendations, therefore I move that it be accepted and printed in the Proceedings. M.'.

W.'.

JOHN

H . MURRAY,

J O H N D . CUNNINGHAMJ

P.G.M. Chairman

NORMAN G . SEVERNS

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION W-'. J A M E S E. Z I M M E R M A N , Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M-'. W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas:

Our committee would like to thank the M . ' . W-'- Grand Master for t h e privilege of serving this Grand Lodge last year as a Commitee on Communications. Our principal function was to furnish packets to the distinguished guests and to help them in any way we could. We were assisted by Mrs. Ann Jackson a n d Mrs. Edna Zimmerman in the function of a hospitality committee. Mrs. Jackson coordinated all ladies' activities for the Annual Communication. A special thanks to the DeMolays and the Jobs Daughters who so ably served as escorts for the distinguished guests at t h e All-Masonic Banquet. W e wish to thank all those w h o assisted in any way during the three days a n d the entire Grand Lodge staff who spent countless hours preparing for the Communication. Fraternally submitted. Committee on Communications JAMES E . Z I M M E R M A N , ROBERT J A C K S O N

Chairman

WELCOME BY MAYOR T h e Grand Master of Ceremonies, BEN W. GRAYBILL, P.G.M., by order of Grand Master F O R R E S T D. H A G G A R D , escorted Mayor a n d Brother W I L L I A M B. M c C O R M I C K , a member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, into the Grand Lodge. Brother M c C O R M I C K noted that he was actually here in a dual capacity, both as a Master Mason and as the official representative of the City of Topeka. H e informed the Brethren that Topeka was always happy to have visitors but particularly happy to have this type of organization a n d invited the Grand Lodge to come back to Topeka for future meetings a n d gave assurance that the welcome mat would always be out.

PRESENTATION TO THE GRAND LODGE M . ' . W . ' . J. A. I R V I N E , P.G.M., Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario and M . ' . W - ' . F R E D W. V O N S O N ,

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P.G.M., Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near the York Grand Lodge in Mexico, made a joint presentation to the Grand Lodge of the Flags of their respective countries. T h e Flags, along with that of the United States of America, were displayed during the Grand Lodge meetings.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND LODGE PUBLICATIONS M . ' . W . ' . BEN W . GRAYBILL, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was approved: To the M-'- W-'â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of

Kansas:

T h e primary function of this Committee has b^en the publication of T h e Kansas Mason. We feel that the action of our Grand Master, M- â&#x20AC;˘ W-'- Forrest D. Haggard, and the Council of Administration, authorizing distribution of the publication to all members of Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction has met with universal approval and' has contributed to generating more interest among apathetic members. We hope that it has been a constructive factor in promoting the Grand Master's successful program or rejuvenation. Authorization was given to increase the publication to bi-monthly rather than five issues a year. In addition to the six regular issues a special Kansas Masonic Foundation issue was published in September for the purpose of informing the Craft of the completion and dedication of the Masonic Oncology Clinic donated to the University of Kansas Medical Center. T h e compilation of a History of Kansas Masonry has been recognized as an essential exigency since 1889. Since that time thousands of dollars have been spent by this Grand Lodge in an effort to complete this work. These expenditures, unfortunately, have never produced an acceptable manuscript deemed worthly of publication. This year, the Chairman of this Committee, was assigned the task of compiling and publishing the history. T h e work has been completed, published and bound and is now available for jjurchase. T h e author researched and recorded the history. H e did not make it. Therefor, he can modestly state that the volume contains information of interest that should appeal to every Kansas Mason. More importantly, it is a record which should be declared mandatory reading for every officer of constituent Lodges as well as all Grand Lodge officers . It is an implement of leadership training and should be so used. T h e cost of the completed publication has been approximately half of what was previously spent on unsuccessful projects. T h e entire expenditure can be recovered if each Lodge promotes an average sale of 10 copies. There is not a Grand Lodge officer. Committeeman or Appointee, nor a local Lodge officer who cannot sell ten copies of this book if he makes an effort. We appeal to you to make this effort. There is no reason that this cannot be a self sustaining project, for the product is well worth the purchase price of $6. T h e book is available for purchase in the lobby of this auditorium. Mail orders may be placed through the Grand Secretary's office. Respectfully submitted, B E N W . GRAYBILL^ PGM, FRED E .

PECHI.N

Chairman

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REPORT OF MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION W ' . HARLEY H E N R Y , Sr., Field Agent of the Masonic Service Association, was unable to be in attendance at the Annual Communication b u t prepared the following report which the Grand Master ordered be printed in the annual proceedings: To the M-'â&#x20AC;˘ W-'â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas:

The Masonic Service Association of the United States, working with patients at Veterans Hospital in Topeka, are pleased to make this report for 1974. We visited with 190 Masonic Brethren of which 151 were discharged, 13 died, 26 are still in the hospital. O n e hundred fifty four of these patients were from Kansas, and 58 were from Topeka Masonic Lodges; 36 were from eight states. We participated in all activities of the hospital including two Monte-Carlo nights for the open wards and two carnivals for the closed wards. We furnished prizes and gifts for all events. January 3, we bought a winter cap for a patient who was going home. January 3 1 , we bought two electric toothbrushes for Building 6. Most of the patients in this building are not able to brush their teeth. February 14, we bought two electric toothbrushes and two dozen brush heads for the patients in Building 9. February 27, Mrs. Henry and I took four out-patients out to dinner. March 27, we h a d four patients in our home for dinner. April 3, T h e Grand Master Forrest D. Haggard and a large group of Masonic leaders visited Topeka, Kansas, VA Hospital. April 13, we gave two suits, eight shirts and 12 pairs of socks to out-patients. M a y 29, we attended a reception for volunteers in Building 6. May 3 1 , we h a d four of the out-patients in our home for cookies and pop. July 30, we bought two electric toothbrushes for VA Hospital. August 17, we served ice cream to 100 patients in Building 6. August 18, we served ice cream to 100 patients in Building 9. During September, October and November, I was in and out of the hospital due to surgery and illness, but did keep up my visiting to VA Hospital. December 8, we were asked to help with a Christmas party for 105 out-patients who live in the community and would not have a Christmas. The party was scheduled at R a m a d a I n n . T h e Masonic Service was asked to give each patient a small gift. Each patient received a Christmas card, ash tray, ballpoint pen. For entertainment, my wife and I showed color slides we took while in Old Mexico in November. December 15, we were asked to show color slides of the Holy Land, and on December 19, we were asked to serve cookies and coffee to patients in Building 5. The Masonic Service is grateful to the Grand Lodge, Siloam Lodge ^^225, and the Square and Compass Club for their participation in financing our project. The members of the Masonic Ser\ice Association of the United States who are working in this great cause a r e : Harley Henry, Sr., Field -Agent; Arthur Reynolds, Deputy VAVS Representative; Mrs. Harley Henry, Sr. ( G r a c e ) , Deputy VAVS Representative; L. Wilbur Love, volunteer; Gerald Stafford, volunteer; Ray Neiswender, volunteer: Robert L. Baker, Sr., Wichita, Kans. Representative. HARLEV

HENRY,

SR.,Field

Masonic

Service

Association

Agent

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KANSAS GRAND M A S T E R V I S I T S V.A. C E N T E R We were most pleased to have our beloved M.". W-'- Grand Master Forrest D. Haggard visit the V.A. Center at Leavenworth', Kansas, August 29, 1975. He was accompanied by Albert O . Arnold, G r a n d Secretary; Ben W. Graybill, P.G.M., Editor of the Kansas M a s o n ; Ralph E. Wilson, President Kansas Association of High Twelve Clubs; Frank G. Woods, President Leavenworth High Twelve Club #5; and Alvin K. Banman, Field Agent Masonic Service Association of the U.S.A. T h e Grand Master's visit was not only to observe what a Masonic Field Agent does in the line of duty and to encourage him in his labor of love, but also to have the opportunity of visiting masons who are patients in this large V.A. hospital. We should like to tell about two of the patients the Most Worshipful Grand Master and his group visited. David Heatherington, raised in Seabrook Lodge No. 385, Topeka, Kansas, May 7, 1958, was in a car accident in 1965 which resulted in him becoming a paraplegic. H e has had occupational therapy in leather work and painting in which he has had several state and national awards. Since J o h n Schlarb, Secretary of Seabrook Lodge wrote to Alvin Banman, M.S.A. Field Agent about David he has been visiting David weekly. Another distinguished patient our Grand Master visited with was W . ' . Edward T h u r m a n 330, raised in Hancock Lodge No. 311 August 20, 1917. He is a Spanish-American War Veteran and had reached the age of 94 November 25, 1974. An activity T h e M . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Master encouraged Alvin Banman, the Field Agent, to engage in is to assist delinguent members to reestablish themselves as Masons in good standing, not met as a Committee a t any time during the year.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R C. H O D G S O N , Chairman, presented the report of the Jurisprudence Committee in partsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with each part thoroughly discussed. Each part was acted on separately as shown and then the report was acted on as a whole. To the M-'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: INTRODUCTION It is always a pleasure to serve u n d e r a Grand Master and to know something of the trials and tribulations that he goes through and something of the problems which he has to meet. T h e business of the Committee has been carried on primarily with questions to the Chairman of the Committee and the Chairman circulating the questions to the other members of the Committee on Jurisprudence. T h e Committee has not met as a Committe a t any time during the year. EXPLANATION OF C O M M I T T E E REPORT T h e Chairman of your Committee has been accused a number of times of lacking the backbone to d o anything but be a rubber stamp for whatever any Grand Master may see fit to recommend. These remarks both within my hearing and outside my hearing have not materially affected my belief of what is right and what is wrong. Generally speaking, the recommendations of a Grand Master will have been made known to the Craft as well as to

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members of the Committe on Jurisprudence before they are ever presented to Grand Lodge. We do not view the Committee on Jurisprudence as a screening committee. â&#x20AC;˘ We believe that any reigning Grand Master should be and probably is the most knowledgable Mason in this Grand Jurisdiction during his year of service. His recommendations are certainly entitled to be submitted to the Grand Lodge on an affirmative basis rather than a negative one. Your present committee feels this way as have all committees on jurisprudence where I have served as chairman. It is your option and duty, to vote as you see fit for the good of the order. Your attachment to our order will certainly imbue you with a desire to vote in accordance with the dictate of your conscience with the good of the Order foremost in your mind. ZEAL F O R MASONRY Enthusiasm is the magic ingredient which will change a worthwhile project from failure to success. Our Grand Master has enthusiasm. He has imbued others with enthusiasm, he is an indefatigable worker, a regular beaver when it comes to effectuating ideas and ideals. Only forthright and honest answers is all we heard from him. No talking out of both sides of the mouth, no straddling the fence, no equivocation, only honest and soul searching answers. Your address, although lengthy, is filled with "meat." Any Master with an ounce of inspiration could get at least a dozen splendid lodge programs and_ every incoming Grand Master from here on out should not assume the oath of office until he has given careful study and thought to the items covered in our Grand Master's Address. If any Grand Master wants to effectuate any project there is only one way to do it and that is to do it completely during his year. I t seems to us a fantastic accomplishment that in one year with the super human effort of M.'. W.'. Ben W. Graybill, P.G.M., that a history of Kansas Masonry could be written and published and distributed. It is almost beyond the realm of imagination. We salute not only you, Most Worshipful Grand Master, but also Most Worshipful Brother Graybill. If any Brother says that the history isn't perfect, let him be reminded that though not perfect and although' not as detailed and complete as the author would have hoped, nevertheless, it is a bright and shining star and certainly head and shoulders above any other history compiled relating to the history of Masonry in Kansas. R E P O R T BY T H E SECRETARY O F T H E COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION You have heard the reading of the annual report of the Council of Administration. This report is required by By-Law 2-107 which provides that an annual report of its official acts shall be made to Grand Lodge and we are of the opinion that the matters acted upon by the Council of Administration have all been within the authority granted by the Constitution and By-Laws of our Grand Lodge. We recommend that the Report of the Council of Administration be approved. (Approved unanimously) LANDMARK VIII The making of a Mason at sight is historical and one of the landmarks recognized by our Grand Lodge. Insofar as my knowledge and that of several I have visited with I do not know of the Grand Master's prerogative u n d e r

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this landmark to have been exercised previous to this Grand Lodge Communication. Certainly this landmark has not been abrogated by long disuse and our Grand Master in exercising this prerogative has done it in a dignified and impressive manner. Your committee does not believe that this matter takes any action from our Grand Lodge and it is mentioned in this report only as a matter of record. PROCLAMATIONS T h e Committee on Jurisprudence feels that we could talk a long time relative to the difference between "Edicts" and "Proclamations" and we might end up with substantial lack of agreement. In any event, we do not feel that it is necessary to attempt a definition of either term and we are of the opinion that the proclamations listed in the Grand Master's Address should be approved. (Approved unanimously) EDICTS We agree with our Grand Master's feeling to the effect that "Edicts" come from the mind of the Grand Master and do not necessarily reflect the thought of the Craft or the law as strictly interpreted. We do feel that these edicts are effective during the term of office of the Grand Mastr who issues them. They are not binding upon succeeding Grand Masters unless such Grand Masters desire that they shall be. They d o not necessarily become a part and parcel of the law except during the term of office of the Grand Master who issued such edict. In the event you want to discuss any particular edict then we will entertain a motion having to do with the particular edict, otherwise we will recommend that this portion of the report be adopted. (This portion of the report is intended to cover Edicts involving consolidation of lodges.) (Approved unanimously) SPECIAL D I S P E N S A T I O N S T h e special dispensations authorized by our Grand Master have been reviewed and in each instance they are within the power and prerogatives of the Grand Master and for the best interest of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. In some cases the customary charge has been collected and in others it has been waived for what appears to the Committee for good reason. We recommend the approval of the same. (Approved unanimously) OPINIONS It is always interesting to know the thinking of a Grand Master relative to matters Masonic. If the Committee on Jurisprudence had been asked for an opinion on the matters outlined by our Grand Master, we would have been of an opinion similar to that indicated by our Grand Master. If your thinking is different or you want to discuss any of these I assume our Grand Master would give you the opportunity and in order that this matter may be properly before you, I move that this section of the report be adopted. (.Approved unanimously)

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RULINGS O u r Grand Master has listed 33 specific rulings. We feel that he has ruled correctly and recognize that he has given much thought and reflection on many of the rulings and perhaps on all of them. None of his rulings were beyond his power to make and in our opinion they are not necessarily binding upon any succeeding Grand Master but hopefully there would be some semblance of continuity in the thinking of succeeding Grand Masters and this should be especially true where the Council of Administration has been working in harmony with the Grand Master and where they doubtless know in advance of the particular rulings to be made. In the event you want to discuss any of the rulings which have been made I assume that our Grand Master would give you that opportunity. If you are in disagreement and have a reason therefore we could all learn probably from what your thinking may be, but once the ruling has been made by our Grand Master it certainly has the force of law during his term of office and I do not see what effect we can possibly have by not approving the rulings which have been made by our Grand Master, and we believe it will be helpful for future Grand Masters to be able to look back and see what Most Worshipful Brother Haggard ruled during his term of office. Ruling Numbered I was amended by our Grand Master and approved as amended. Ruling 26 was entirely withdrawn from consideration. (Rulings were approved by a vote of more than two-thirds of the members present and voting) RECOMMENDATION RE: PLURAL MEMBERSHIP By referral to our Grand Master's Address you will see numerous suggested changes in our constitution and by-laws relating to the matter of plural memberships. If you desire to have plural membership within this Grand Jurisdiction these changes would seem to be in order. It may well be that you will want to discuss each change individually, however, it seems to the majority of the committee that these changes are suitable and proper if we have plural membership and we recommend that this recommendation by our Grand Master be approved with the attendant changes in our by-laws. (.Approved by vote of more than two-thirds of the members present and voting) RECOMMENDATION RE: BY-LAW 2-301 The Chairman of the Committee acknowledged an oversight in not including a Section on By-Law 2-301 which provided in essence that no per capita tax should be paid by the Masonic Home Lodge for any of its members who are also members of the Masonic Home, accordingly, the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence moved that this recommendation of the Grand Master be approved and the same was approved by the unanimous vote of those present and voting. (Approved unanimously) RECOMMENDATION RE: LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Our Grand Master has recommended a change in By-Law 4-402 and for

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many years there has been a division of thinking as to whether a 50-year member or his lodge should be required to pay per capita tax. We move the adoption of this recommendation by our Grand Master. (Approved unanimously) RECOMMENDATION RE: SUNDAY CEREMONIES O u r Grand Master has recommended that By-Law 3-416 be changed by the addition of the wording shown in our Grand Master's Address. This seems a reasonable recommendation and we move that the recommendation be adopted. (Approved unanimously) RECOMMENDATION RE: S E C T I O N I, Article X of our constitution provides that 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 six months an actual resident within its territorial jurisdiction. By the way By-Law 4-204 is now written it prevents the Grand Master from exercising his prerogatives to grant special dispensations in an appropriate case. T h e Grand Master recommends that By-Law 4-204 be changed by striking therefrom the reference to Section I, Article X, thereby permitting the Grand Master to grant special dispensations in appropriate cases and we move that such recommendations be adopted. (Approved unanimously) RECOMMENDATION RE: BY-LAW 2-307 T h e recommendation of our Grand Master is that all chairmen shall be allowed $50.00 of all standing committees and necessary expense is provided as shown in the recommendation. This is some change from our present law and the biggest change is in the allowance to the Committee on Correspondence, however, our Grand Master has indicated that he desires flexibility for allowance to this committee and feels that it is not a reduction from the allowance as provided for in the present law. We move the adoption of this recommendation by our Grand Master. (Approved unanimously) RECOMMENDATION RE: EXPENSE A L L O W A N C E S BY-LAW 2-308 T h e suggested change is going to be more expensive to Grand Lodge, however, the recommendation seems to be fair and we move that th recommendation be adopted. (Approved by more than two-thirds of the members present and voting) R E C O M M E N D A T I O N RE: BY-LAW 2-310 T h e allowance to representatives of Grand Lodge will be increased by this recommendation, however, it seems to be in line with what has happened to wages, salaries and about everything we buy. We move the adoption of this

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recommendation and its consequent change in our by-law. (Approved unanimously) RECOMMENDATION RE: BY-LAW 2-314 The Grand Master's contingent fund has not been increased for many years and this modest increase of 10% seems to be due and we move that the recommendation be adopted. (Approved unanimously) RECOMMENDATION RE: TOTAL YOUTH Our Grand Master presents this recommendation on the basis of putting the scholarship program into written law and because it takes a different vote for a constitutional change and the by-law change, we will move each change separately. We move that the Grand Master's recommendation of Section 13 of Article VI of our Constitution be changed as indicated be adopted. . We move that the Grand Master's recommendation for a change in By-Law 2-124E be adopted. (Approved unanimously) RECOMMENDATION RE: C O M M I T T E E ON PUBLICATION This recommendation by the Grand Master involves the addition of a standing committee on publication. It seems reasonable to your committee and because one involves a constitutional change and the other a by-law change, we will present it in two separate motions. The committee recommends that Section 13 of Article I V of our Constitution be changed as recommended by our Grand Master. We move that our Grand Master's recommendation for a change in By-Law 2-124F be adopted and approved. (Approved unanimously) RECOMMENDATION RE: DIMITS Our Grand Master has requested our Grand Secretary to submit changes in By-Law 4-404, 406 and 407. We do not feel that this actually changes the law but they are clarifying amendments and merit our affirmative action. We move the adopion of these three amendments to our by-laws. (Approved unanimously) RECOMMENDATION RE: QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS Surely a Past' Master moving into this Grand Jurisdiction from a sister Grand Jurisdiction is no less a Past Master for his having joined a Kansas Lodge. It seems that he would certainly be entitled to the rights and privileges of a Past Master in this jurisdiction and we should so recognize this right. We move the adoption of this recommendation of our Grand Master involving a constitutional change. (Approved unanimously)

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RECOMMENDATION RE: FEES AND D U E S T h e recommendation of our Grand Master to change By-Law 4-301 seems to be in keeping with these inflationary times and we move the adoption of this portion of his report. (Approved by vote of more than two-thirds of the members present and voting) PRINTING OF NEW M O N I T O R A discussion was had by several brothers relative to the authorization of the Council of Administration to publish a new edition of the Monitor and Manual of Ceremonies. T h e question centered about the authority of the Council of Administration in making the revision and publishing the same and whether or not the action of the Council in said reprinting and revision had been approved by the Grand Lodge by their previous vote. In order to clarify the matter the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence made a motion to the foUov/in;; oik-r'. : " I move that the action of the Council of Administration in the revision and printing of the Monitor and Manual Ceremonies be approved." T h e Motion was voted on by a standing vote and the Grand Master announced that a majority had voted in favor of the Motion in the printin.g of the new monitor. ( T h e Grand Secretary advised on March 19th, 1975, that he and M . ' . W . Forrest D. Haggard had that morning checked the Webb Work and had not been able to determine that the lines relating to " T h e Blazing Star" were a part of the Webb Work in effect in the year 1867. CONCLUSION Each Grand Master brings to the highest office in Masonry a particular "flavor" based upon his talent, his education, his training and his life experiences. We have found our Grand Master t o ' be intelligent, firm, kindly and a true moral Gentleman with a fine conception of the universality of Masonry. We commend him for his dedication and for the many things he has accomplished. We are appreciative to our Grand Master for this opportunity of being of ser\'ice to our Grand Lodge. We consider that our Grand Master has been outstanding in his enthusiasm. It has been a distinct pleasure to ser\'e Masonry and our Grand Lodge under the leadership of M - ' . W.'- Forrest D. Haggard. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR ROBERT THOMAS HAROLD WILLIAM

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READING OF THE JOURNAL On motion of the Grand Secretary, A L B E R T O. A R N O L D , Jr., the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

LABOR TO REFRESHMENT The Grand Lodge was then called from Labor to Refreshment for the public installation of the newly elected and appointed officers.

INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS With M . ' . W.'. R O B E R T D. C A P L I N G E R as installing Grand Master, assisted by M-'. W-'. BEN W. GRAYBILL as Grand Senior Warden, M . ' . W-". H. J A C K S O N S T A T O N as Grand Junior Warden, M.-. W . ' . A R T H U R C. H O D G S O N as Grand Senior Deacon, M . ' . W-'. J. FRED W I L L I A M S O N as Grand Junior Deacon, M-'. W-'. R I C H A R D D. KELSEY as Grand Chaplain, the elected and appointed Grand Officers for the ensuing year were installed as follows: M . ' . W-'. Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, Alma No. 161, P.O. Box 122, Alma 66401 R.'. W.'. Ralph D. Walker, Deputy Grand Master, Sharon Springs No. 417, R.F.D. 1, Sharon Springs 67758 R.'. W.'. William F. Mcintosh, Grand Senior Warden, Clay Center No. 134, 421 Lane, Clay Center 67432 R.'. W-'. Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Junior Warden, Topeka No. 17, 3455 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 M - ' . W.'. William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse No. 309, 106 North Main, Syracuse 67878 R.". W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Rosedale No. 333, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601 W- . Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, Smithton No. 1, W.". Nolan Artz, Grand Senior Deacon, Belle Plaine No. 173, 155 Rutland, Wichita 67206 W-'- Richard D. Overton, Grand Junior Deacon, Armourdale No. 271, 6937 Grandview, Merriam 66204 W.'. Larry L. Algott, Grand Marshal, Ashlar No. 344, R.F.D. # 4 , Manhattan 66502 W- â&#x20AC;¢ John A. Schowalter, Grand Sword Bearer, Halstead No. 46, 303 Poplar, Halstead 67056 W-'. Charles F. Jones, Grand Senior Steward, Frankfort No. 67. Frankfort 66427 W.'. Daniel Sutter, Grand Junior Steward, Alma No. 161, Paxico 66526 W. . Fred E. Pechin, Grand Pursuivant, Masonic Home No. 450, 3945 Ross Parkway, Wichita 67210 W.'. Chester T. Kelsey, Grand Tyler, Lake No. 50, R.F.D. No. 1, Silver Lake 66539 W.'. Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr., Asst. Grand Tyler, Leoti No. 340, Leoti 67861

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS AND AREA COORDINATORS INSTALLED T h e District Deputy Grand Masters and the Area Coordinators were then formed West of the Altar and were given the oath of office.

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 1975-76 M . ' . W . ' . R O B E R T H. A R N O L D , Grand Master, thanked them for accepting the office to which appointed and assured them that he would need lots of help during the year and that it would be impossible for him to fulfill the duties of his high office without their help.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1975-1976 1. Norris N. Loyd, White Cloud No. 78, White Cloud 66094 2. Frederick B. Jensen, Washington No. 5, R F D # 4 , Atchison 66002 3. Bernard F. Pelton, King Solomon No. 10, 116 Olive St., Leavenworth 66048 4. Charles G. Millsap, Bonner Springs No. 366, 422 Park Dr., Bonner Springs 66012 5. John Eldon Masters, Rosedale No. 333, 6120 Grandview, Shawnee Mission 66202 6. Orville Paul Jackson, Gardner No. 65, 107 South Race, Spring Hill 66083 7. John R. Teagarden, LaCygne No. 6 1 , LaCygne 66040 8. Lewis Kelley Arnold, Memphis No. 108, 20 South Main, Ft. Scott 66701 9. William Ekis, Mulberry No. 261, Route # 2 , Arcadia 66711 10. Kenneth L. White, Scammon No. 351, Route # 1 , Scammon 66773 11. Edward M. Bowman, Erie No. 76, 209 N. Webster, Erie 66733 12. Donald L. Mohler, lola No. 38, Box 264, lola 66749 13. John Robert McCord, Delphian No. 44, Garnett 66032 14. E. Eugene Puckett, Lawrence No. 6, 824 W. 22nd St., Lawrence 66044 15. Dale F. Langley, Meriden No. 236, Ozakie 66070 16. Gerald F. Steely, Hiawatha No. 35, R F D # 2 , Hiawatha 66434 17. George N. Haas, Polar Star No. 130, 204 Lincoln, Holton 66436 18. Robert D. Hughes, Marysville No. 9 1 , 1310 Otoe, Marysville 66508 19. Orville K. Landon, Holton No. 42, 601 Colorado, Holton 66436 20. Oscar C. Warfel, Golden Rule No. 90, 2345 Wayne, Topeka 66611 21. Morris W. Sykes, Topeka No. 17, Box 1354, Topeka 66601 22. Godfrey G. Markley, Corinthian No. 79, R F D # 1 , Burlingame 66413 23. Cari L. Roney, Waveriy No. 244, R F D , Waverly 66871 24. Frank M. Green, Jr., Altoona No. 118, R F D # 1 , Altoona 66710 25. W. Lloyd Sprague, Caney No. 234, 312 Shutt, Caney 67333 26. Guy E. Shaw, Vesper-Olive No. 136, 11 South School, Sedan 67361 * (Vesper-Olive) 27. Harold D. McCormack, Climax No. 411, R F D # 1 , Severy 67137 28. Joseph E. States, Saffordville No. 395, 916 Arundel, Emporia 66801 29. Emmett W. Crabtree, Lafayette No. 16, 720 Vattier, Manhattan 66502 30. Raymond R. Haden, Clifton No. 122, Clifton 66937 31. Paul L. Furbeck, Benevolent No. 98, R F D # 2 , Abilene 67410 32. Don L. Dicks, Cyrus No. 288, P.O. Box 103, Enterprise 67441 33. William J. Hrovat, Newton No. 142, 800 Glendale, Newton 67114

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34. Kenneth R. King, Joppa No. 223, Leon 67014 35. Ranee H. Arnold, Maple City No. 342, Route # 3 , Arkansas City 67005 36. Landon Abel, Wellington Lodge No. 150, 612 N. " C " St., Wellington 67152 37. Karl E. H a r t m a n , Mulvane No. 301, 511 Highland, Mulvane 67110 38. Walter Aubrey Rollins, Sunflower No. 86, 3510 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita 67218 39. Charles L. Rostine, Windom No. 276, Windom 67491 40. Lester Houghton, Jamestown No. 227, Jamestown 66948 41. Thomas E. McClellan, Belleville No. 129, 1915'/2 M. St., Belleville 66935 42. Roy W. Lumpkin, Western Star No. 174, Smith Center 66967 43. David L. Smith, Lincoln No. 154, 211 W. Lost St., Lincoln 67455 44. Alfred H. Slough, Chase No. 247, Raymond 67573 45. Dwight A. Burton, Hutchinson No. 445, 2004 N. Harrison, Hutchinson 67501 46. Clarence R. Stucky, Ninnescah No. 230, 1011 North Coronado, Kindman 47. Bernard A. Rishell, Anthony No. 200, Box 246, Anthony 67003 48. Gerald D. K a u p , Charity No. 263, RED # 1 , Waldron 67150 49. Richard Schulz, Ashland No. 277, Ashland 67831 50. Everett E. Keller, Kiowa No. 293, 215 Elm Drive, Greensburg 67054 51. Harold P. Newsom, Lewis No. 220, P.O. Box 185, Lewis 67552 52. William T. Allen, LaCrosse No. 330, Bison 67520 53. Walter A. Tegtmeyer, Wakeeney No. 148, 316 N. 6th St., Wakeeney 67672 54. Ralph L. Barber, Saqui No. 160, 277 S. 4th, Osborne 67473 55. Harley A. Francis, Newahcuba No. 189, 424 N. 4th St., Stockton 67669 56. Delbert W. Berry, Lenora No. 181, Lenora 67645 57. Leonard M. Paxson, Morland No. 414, Morland 67650 58. David E. Casey, Gove County No. 302, Grainfield 67737 59. Hurlbut K. Graves, St. Francis No. 404, St. Francis 67756 60. Harlan S. McNinch, Walnut Valley No. 191, Arnold 67515 61. Jack B. Stairett, Alpha No. 282, Jetmorc 67854 62. Lavern W. Fox, Friendship No. 208, P.O. Box 83, Ulysses 67880 63. G. Marvin Wilson, Satanta No. 446, R.R. # 1 , Box 54, Ulysses 67880 64. Ray H. Dieball, Alma No. 161, Alma 66401

AREA COORDINATORS 1975-76 1. Gerald L. Anderson, Galena No. 194, 100 Dewey, Galena 66739 2. K. Maynard Curts, Ancient Form No. 34, 5236 Delmar, Shawnee Mission 66205 3. Goldwin E. Miller, Active No. 158, 405 Utah, Atchison 66002 4. William E. Bogue, Wakarusa No. 402, 2928 W. 31st St. Court, Apt. 102, Topeka 66614 5. Roger L. Bush, Anchor No. 224, R.R. 1, Quenemo 66528 6. Harvey L. Swan, Mulvane No. 201, 414 Arkansas, Mulvane 67110 7. Richard A. Porter, Albert Pike No. 303, 332 E. First St., Wichita 67202 8. Andrew E. Olson, Dwight No. 374, Dwight 66849 9. Rollin B. Ashley, Phillipsburg No. 184, 457 I St., Phillipsburg 67661 10. Frederick A. Turpen, Reno No. 140, 1528 E. 6th Street, Hutchinson 67501 11. Paul B. Heyman, Ulysses No. 435, P.O. Box 684, Ulysses 67880 12. James R. Paulsen, Goodland No. 321, 811 East 5th, Goodland 67735

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1975-1976 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS GRAND L O D G E C O M M I T T E E S

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Bi-Centennial Committee: James Withers, Chairman, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs 67758 M-'. W . ' . Robert D. Caplinger, Mackey No. 48, R E D # 2 , Effingham 66023 J. Dale Raynesford, Tyrian No. 246, 519 North 9th, Garden City 67846 James L. Zimmerman, Topeka No. 17, 1329 Kellam, Topeka 66616 George C. Martin, Meriden No. 236, 2625 N.E. 39th, Topeka 66617 Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.: Melburn C. Barnes, Chairman, Constellation No. 95, P.O. Box 190, Fredonia 66736 Damon M. Grimes, Paola No. 37, R.R. No. 4, Paola 66071 W. Phil McCracken, Ottawa No. 18, 731 Ash, Ottawa 66067 Church-Lodge Relations: James W. Robbins, Chairman, Ancient Form No. 34, 3218 Willard, Kansas City 66106 Leslie M. Heisz, Satanta No. 446, Box 297, Maize 67101 T h u r m a n D. Miller, Mound City No. 33, Box 208, Mound City 66056 Correspondence: Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington No. 66, Box 188, Burlington 66830 Credentials Committee: Merle D. Bradley, Chairman, Topeka No. 17, 507 E. 37th St., Topeka 66605 Arnold W. Hafenstein, Alma No. 161, Alma 66401 Dwayne F. Doty, Eminence No. 205, Eskridge 66423 Robert N. Crow, Dover No. 138, R F D # 7 , Topeka 66604 Donald E. Beseau, Pottawatomie No. 52, 610 Walnut St., St. Marys 66536 F i n a n c e Committee: M . ' . W . ' . William E. Bradford, Chairman, Lyra No. 256, 707 Pine, Wamego 66547 M . ' . W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard, Ancient Form No. 34, 7600 W. 75th St., Overland Park 66204 Vernon Moore, Equity No. 131, Fontana 66026 O. D. Mack, Greenleaf No. 232, Linn 66953 William Chapman, Oakley No. 253, P.O. Box 653, Oakley 67748 Foreign Relations: John D. Cunningham, Chairman, Norton No. 199, 309 W. Wilberforce, Norton 67654 Porter L. Shoffner, Union No. 7, 415 W. 2nd St., Junction City 66441 Paschal W. Lundy, Ness. City No. 191, Ness City 67650 Grand Lodge Communication (1976): L. Eldon Gideon, Chairman, Lake No. 50, R.R. # 6 , Topeka 66608 Emory H. .Adkison, Siloam No. 225, 2823 Ohio, Topeka 66605 Harry M. Fretz, Golden Rule No. 90, 1524 Logan, Topeka 66608

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Grand Lodge Publications: M . ' . W.'. Ben W. Graybill, Chairman, Old Mission No. 153, P.O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission 66201 Robert G. Jackson, Wakarusa No. 402, 4301 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 Jurisprudence: M . ' . W.'. Arthur C. Hodgson, Chairman, Cornerstone No. 219, P.O. Box 666, Lyons 67554 Roger C. Ward, Old Mission No. 153, 6816 W. 100th St., Overland Park 66212 C. Travis Spencer, Hutchinson No. 445, P.O. Box 312, Hutchinson 67501 Benny L. Holloway, Narka No. 349, R F D # 1, Narka 66960 Ben B. Boyles, Keystone No. 102, 1817 W. 6th St., Coffeyville 67337 Masonic Education: M . ' . W.'. Richard D. Kelsey, Chairman, Topeka No. 17, R F D # 1 , Rossville 66533 Ralph D. Walker, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs 67758 Jesse E. Bean, Ridgeway No. 62, Box 192, Overbrook 66524 Eugene E. Carlson, Solomon City No. 105, Box 1213, El Dorado 67042 J. Paul Carver, Bestor B. Brown No. 433, 556 S. Delrose, Wichita 67218 Necrology: M . ' . W.'. Thomas C. Raum, Jr., Albert Pike No. 303, 71 Mission Rd., Wichita 67207 Public Schools: M.". W-'. Owen E. Hodgson, Chairman, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salina 67401 LL Robert A. Ridley, Palmyra No. 23, Baldwin City 66006 Theodore A. Grindol, Perry No. 415, Perry 66073 Martin Logan, Americus No. 109, 1045 Garfield, Emporia 66801 Walter H. Berger, Lebanon No. 221, Scandia 66966 Reports of Grand Officers: Woodrow W. Coleman, Chairman, Albert Pike No. 303, 328 E. First, Wichita 67202 David L. Jones, Bonner Springs No. 366, 16612 Skyway Dr., Tanglewood West, Bonner Springs 66012 Harry E. Miller, Summerfield No. 354, Beattie 66406 Donald R. Peterson, Wilsey No. 382, Delavan 66847 Bernard E. Moore, Equity No. 131, R.R. # 5 , Paola 66071 Ritualistic Work: M . ' . W.'. J. Fred Williamson, Chairman, Royal No. 192, 310 S. Purdy, Lyons 67554 John E. Stover, Sharon Springs No. 417, Glen Elder 67446 Glenn Eastlack, Oakley No. 253, 506 Cornell, Oakley 67748 Carroll J. Pontius, Harveyville No. 421, 129 Market, Osage City 66523 L. Rogene Borgen, Lincoln No. 154, Barnard 67418 Temple Building and Remodeling: M . ' . W.'. H. Jackson Staton, Chairman, Ionic No. 254, P.O. Box 85, St. John 67576 Jerome B. Stonehocker, Tyrian No. 246, P.O. Box 782, Garden City 67846

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John F. Bohm, Emporia No. 12, 600 Clark St., Emporia 66801 John D . T r u d e , St. Johns No. 113, Box 374, Concordia 66901 Oscar D . Smith, Olathe No. 19, 802 E. Poplar, Olathe 66061 Total Youth: Ralph E. Wilson, Chairman, King Solomon No. 10, P.O. Box 356, Leavenworth 66048 Donald E. Vochatzer, Rosedale No. 333, 7844 Orville, Kansas City 66112 Francis W. Starns, Wallace No. 318, Winona 67764 Jimmy D . King, Blue Rapids No. 169, 600 East Ave., Blue Rapids 66411 Everett L. Avery, Carbondale No. 70, Carbondale 66414 Trials and Punishments: Basil Marhofer, Chairman, Walnut Valley 191, 112 School, Ness City, 67560 M . ' . W . ' . John H. Murray, King Solomon No. 10, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth 66048 M . ' . W . ' . Carrol G. Arnett, Belleville No. 129, 308 W. Central, El Dorado 67042 M . ' . W . ' . Carrol C. Arnett, Belleville No. 129, P.O. Box 472, Belleville 66935 Rodney G. Bracelin, St. Francis No. 404, St. Francis 67756 Harold Nichols, Armourdale No. 2 7 1 , 1968 N. 32nd, Kansas City 66104 Memorial Markers: Glenn K n a p p , Chairman, Easton No. 45, 2747 Francis, Leavenworth, 66048 Ray C. Hopson, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, 2426 Benjamin, Wichia 67204 M a x M. Jennings, Melvem No. 22, Melvern 66510 M. Scott Knoch, Jr., Active No. 158, P.O. Box 189, Atchison 66002

LECTURERS J. Earl Oden, Parsons No. 117, 2431 Washington, Parsons 67357 D u r w a r d C. Danielson, Lafayette No. 16, 223 N. 14th, Manhattan 66502 Clarence W. Sills, Ben Hur No. 322, Parker 66072 L. Glenn Jenkins, Hiawatha No. 35, Reserve 66529 Ronald E. White, Topeka No. 17, 609 " T , " Atchison 66002 Frank T. Moore, Albert Pike No. 303, 2314 Pattie, Wichita 67211 Earl M. Sitton, Paradise No. 290, PO.. Box 177, Plainville 67663 Garnette E. Greene, St. Francis No. 404, St. Francis 67756 Clifford A. Ramsey, St. Thomas No. 306, R.F.D. # 2 , Colby 67701 Harvey L. Henderson, Satanta No. 446, Box 155, Satanta 67870

ASSISTANT LECTURERS Lawrence Winegardner, Active No. 158, 601 S. 6th, Atchison 66002 A. Franklin Baldwin, Ancient Form No. 34, R R # 1 , Box 34, Fontana 66026 Cecil S. Carter, Orient No. 5 1 , 425 Elmwood, Topeka 66606

PAST GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL T h e Grand Master then had M - ' . W . ' . F O R R E S T D . H A G G A R D escorted to the Grand East and M.'. W . ' . W I L L I A M E. B R A D F O R D presented him with his Past Grand Master's jewel. Grand Master A R N O L D then asked M - ' . W . ' . H A G G A R D to be seated at his left hand so that he might have the benefit of his advice and counsel readily available a t all times.

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REMARKS FROM THE NEW GRAND MASTER M . ' . W.'. R O B E R T H. A R N O L D , newly installed Grand Master, thanked the Installing Officers for the fine manner in which their duties had been performed and thanked the Craft for the high honor of electing him as their Grand Master. H e expressed his appreciation for the wonderful group of Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, Area Coordinators and Lecturers that he would be working with. He promised his best to the interests of the Grand Lodge so far as his job and family duties would permit a n d predicted an outstanding year in Kansas Masonry due to the evidence of enthusiasm as shown throughout this Grand Session. H e further urged that all members should make Masonry known to all and noted that the B i c e n tennial year programs afforded a great opportunity to do this. He again asked for the support and prayers of all the Craft during his year as Grand Master.

INTRODUCTIONS Grand Master A R N O L D then introduced the members of his immediate familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his wife L o u ; daughter Claudia; son Bruce and wife Nancy and their children Jeffrey and Jerry; son Bill and his fiance; son Richard; and son Donald. Included in the introductions also were his sister and her husband, Shirley and David R a g a n ; sister-in-law, Mrs. Jeanne Rice; his aunt, Mrs. Marge Benton; Ralph and Emma Hubbard of Baton Rouge, La. (close friends during time spent in the armed forces) and other close friends. He then requested the Grand Senior Deacon, W-'- M . ' . N O L A N A R T Z , to escort his wife Lou to the Grand East. R.'. W-'. R A L P H D. W A L K E R , Deputy Grand Master, presented her a small gold pendant, designating her the First Lady of Kansas Masonry for 1975. R . ' . W.". W A L K E R , also, presented her his personal gift of a bouquet of beautiful flowers.

PRESENTATIONS Several presentations were then made to Grand Master A R N O L D . Among them were: A presiding Officer's h a t presented by his Lodge, Alma Lodge No. 161, A.F. & A.M. A Homburg H a t presented by members of his staff and co-workers in the Kansas State Surplus Property Department. M . ' . W.'. T H O M A S C. R A U M , Jr. presented him a certificate and card from the Supreme Council of DeMolay designating him as a life member in DeMolays. M-'. W-'. R O B E R T D. C A P L I N G E R presented him an attache case from the Installing Grand Officers. Each of the gifts was accepted with thanks and assurance that each would be put to good use.

ANNOUNCEMENTS M-'- W- â&#x20AC;˘ A R N O L D displayed a proclamation from Governor Bennett designating the week of March 16 to 23, 1975 as International DeMolay week. Representatives of Alma Lodge No. 161, home lodge of Grand Master Arnold, invited all members of the Craft and their families to a reception in

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honor of the newly elected Grand Master to be held in Alma, Kansas on April 26, 1975. T h e Grand Master announced that his first official visit as Grand Master would be to Alma Lodge No. 161 on Monday, March 17, 1975.

INVITATION Representatives of the Topeka Lodges extended an invitation for the Grand Lodge to return to Topeka for the 1976 Annual Communication. Grand Master A R N O L D accepted the invitation with thanks and announced that the meeting would be held in Topeka on M a r c h 12 and 13, 1976.

CLOSING Following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, W . ' . C O N R A D F. J O H N S O N , M-'. W . ' . R O B E R T H. A R N O L D declared the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and .Accepted Masons of Kansas closed.

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1974-1975 APPOINTIVE OFFICERS (1) CONRAD F. JOHNSON, Grand Chaplain; (2)CHESTER L. GILBERT, Grand Senior Deacon; (3) CLARENCE W. SILLS, Grand Junior Deacon; (4) K . MAYNARD CURTS, Grand Marshal; (5) LARRY L. ALGOTT, Grand Sword Bearer ; (6) DONALD E. VOCHATZER, SR., Grand Senior Steward; (7) JOHN A . SCHOWALTER, Grand Junior Steward; (8) TONY E. PARTRIDGE, Grand Pursuivant; (9) DON KINGERY, Grand Tyler; and (10) GLENN KNAPP, Assistant Grand Tyler.

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M.".W.'. FORREST DeLOSS HAGGARD G R A N D M A S T E R OF A N C I E N T F R E E AND

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March 9, 1974 through M a r c h 15, 1975 (Compiled by the staff of the Overland Park Christian Church under the direction of Maureen Vaughan (Mrs. Gerald) and released to the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas) Forrest DeLoss Haggard was born at Trumbull, Nebraska on April 21, 1925, the son of Arthur M. and Grace Hadley Haggard. H e had one older brother, Bernard A. (b. 1914—d. 1971). Forrest attended grade school in Trumbull, Nebraska, Cozad, Nebraska and Sterling, Colorado. H e graduated from the Scottsbluff, Nebraska High School in 1941. T h e Haggards had migrated from Kentucky to Nebraska. Forrest's grandfather was a blacksmith and had a livery barn and racing horses. His father took over the business. During the depression, they lost all of their material possessions and traveled wherever they could find work. I n the late 1930's and early 1940's, his father began the Haggard Drilling Co., Inc., and the firm is still a successful operation in Nebraska and surrounding states. T h e Haggards were early residents in America. His ancestors fought on both sides in the Revolutionary War. H e is a direct descendant of H. Rider Haggard (the a u t h o r ) and of Rice Haggard, co-founder of the Christian Church (Church of Christ—Disciples). Forrest attended junior college in Nebraska in pre-engineering studies, but in 1944 entered Phillips University, a Christian Church university, enrolled in the College of the Bible to become a ministerial student. He holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Masters of Divinity and a Doctor of Divinity from Phillips University. I n addition, he has done work at the University of Nebraska, Lexington Theological Seminary (Kentucky) and has a Masters Degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. In 1946 he was married to Eleanor V. Evans, daughter of Warren and Esther Evans of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. T h e Haggards have three children: Warren A. (Skip)—b. 1949; William Dean (Bill)—b. 1954; and Katherine Ann ( K a t h y ) — b . 1961. I n addition, their nephew James A. (son of Bernard), b. 1954, has made his home with them. Dr. Haggard began his professional career in 1945 when he was called as pastor of the Church of Christ, Lyman, Nebraska. H e later served, while an undergraduate student, the Christian Church of Mounds, Oklahoma (19451948). He had a two year internship with First Christian Church, Beatrice, Nebraska u n d e r Dr. Wayne Greene (1948-1950) and another student pastorate, while in Graduate Semiary, at the United Church of Christ (Congregational) D r u m m o n d , Oklahoma (1950-53). H e was formally ordained in 1948 at Central Church, Enid, Oklahoma. In 1953, Dr. Haggard assumed the leadership of the Overland Park, Kansas Christian Church. This was a mission congregation of about 30 people meeting in a downtown Overland Park theater. This congregation has grown

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during the past 22 years of his ministry to a church which now conducts three identical worship services each Sunday with over 1,700 participants and a paid staff of 21 people. T h e church is in its 20th year of Drive-In worship services which it pioneered in the Kansas City area. In his church, Dr. Haggard has served in both national and international executive positions of leadership, having been president of local and regional ministerial associations; chairman of international assemblies; Executive Board of the Christian Church ( I n t e r n a t i o n a l ) ; Chairman of Tours and Travel for the World Assembly of Churches of Christ; member of the administrative and General Board of the Christian Church International. He has served as President of the National Evangelistic Association; Chairman of the Board of Graduate Seminary; Member of the Board of the National Benevolent Association Home for the Aged, Newton, Kansas. Mrs. Haggard (Eleanor) has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, is active in P.E.O., in Johnson County Election Board activities, and in church events. Forrest and Eleanor work as a team in their local congregation performing many services. T h e Haggards enjoy hunting, traveling and camping. They have taken many major tours, not only in the United States, but overseas, and attempt to be leaders of an overseas tour about every other year, covering both religious and fraternal points of interest. Most Worshipful Brother Forrest is utilized as a "Grand Orator" and has addressed Masonic Grand Lodges as well as national and regional assemblies and conventions of churches and civic groups throughout the United States, in Mexico and Canada. In 1974-75 the Overland Park Christian Church granted the Haggards a "sabbatical," allowing them to travel and work in Freemasonry and yet giving them full salary and benefits and even hiring two young pastors for a term of 18 months while Forrest was Grand Master. M-'- W . ' . Brother Haggard traveled about forty thousand miles within Kansas and another twenty thousand outside, performing Masonic duties and functioning as our Grand Master. We feel that Ancient Free and Accepted Masonry in Kansas and Masonry in general will never be the same again as the result of this input of time, energy and ability.

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MASONIC RECORD of FORREST D. HAGGARD SYMBOLIC MASONRY: Craft Lodge Raised—Sept. 22, 1946—Keiffer Lodge No. 488, Keiffer, Okla. Demitted—Feb. 1949—Beatrice Lodge No. 26, Beatrice, Nebr. Demitted—Feb. 1955—Old Mission Lodge No. 153, Shawnc Mission, Ks. Demitted-—April 1966—Charter Member—Ancient Form No. 34, Shawnee Mission, Ks.

GRAND LODGE: Grand Chaplain—1963 Chairman, Committee on Necrology—1967 Grand Representative, Grand Lodge of the State of Israel—1967Chairman, Committee on Church-Lodge Relations—1970 Member, Committee on Masonic Education—1970, 1972 Member, Committee on Temple Building & Remodeling—1970 Grand Senior Deacon—1970 Grand Junior Warden—1971 Grand Senior Warden—1972 Deputy Grand Master—1973 Grand Master—1974

APPENDANT AND CONCORDANT BODIES: A.A.S.R.S.I.:

32° McAlister, Oklahoma—April 1947 Headed Kingfisher Degree Team—Guthrie, Okla. Bodies— 1950-53 Demitted to Kansas City, Ks. Bodies—1954 Knight Commander Court of Honor—Oct. 1961 Wise Master, Chapter Rose Croix—1965 Inspector General Honorary 33°—1965

York Rite: Capitualar: Wyandotte Chapter No. 6, R.A.M.—Jan. 23, 1970 Christian Knighthood: Ivanhoe Commandery No. 21, Knight Templars—May 1970 Crytic: Wyandotte Council No. 6, Royal and Select Masters—April 1971 Grand Chaplain, Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters, Kansas—1972Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders—Nov. 1973 A.A.O.M.S.: Abdallah Temple, Kansas City, Kansas—1969 International Order of DeMolay: Advisory Council (Beatrice, Nebraska)—1948, 1949, 190 Honorary Legion of Honor—1969 Order of Eastern Star: Mounds, Oklahoma Chapter No. 239—Nov. 1947 Demitted to Nova Chapter No. 436, Overland Park, Ks.—1956 OTHER MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS: Philalethes Society Missouri Lodge of Research Past Grand Master (Honorary)—State of Oklahoma Past Grand Orator (Honorary) of many Grand Jurisdictions Past G r a n d Master (Honorary) Province of Saskatchawan Authored book. Clergy and the Craft, published by the Missouri Lodge of Research

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Association of Past Grand Masters OF KANSAS Topeka, Kansas March 14,1975 The 71st Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of Kansas was held at the R a m a d a Inn on Friday, March 14, 1975, at 11:30 a.m. The following Past Grand Masters responded to roll call: Charles S. McGinness S. Allan Daugherty __ Floyd S. Ecord John H. Murray Ben W. Graybill Arthur C. Hodgson Owen E. Hodgson William E. Montgomery

1943 1952 1954 1961 1963 1964 1965 . . . 1966

William E. Bradford Thomas C. Raum, Jr Carroll C. Arnett H. Jackson Staton Robert D. Caplinger Richard D. Kelsey J. Fred Williamson

1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973

The Venerable President, M. • W- • H. Jackson Staton opened a Table Lodge, and called upon M . ' . W.'- S. Allan Daugherty to offer prayer. Our Grand Master, M- • W.'. Forrest D. Haggard accompanied by our visiting Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters from other Grand Jurisdictions, were present for the Induction Ceremony, and were accordingly prepared and Initiated. M-". W-". Carroll C. Arnett conducted the Ceremony in a most impressive and proficient manner. Luncheon was served to all present. The following guests were introduced and presented membership cards for the Past Grand Masters Association: Clair E. Woodward, Grand Master, South Dakota James H. Erickson, Grand Master, North Dakota Howard G. McCrae, Grand Master, Manitoba, Canada Frank J. Krug, Grand Master, Indiana J. Castro Smith, Grand Master, Tennessee George E. Turner, Grand Master, Windsor, Canada Donald R. Swanson, Grand Master, Nebraska William G. Hunt, Grand Master, Rhode Island Royce E. Curlis, Grand Master, Michigan H. Wallace Reid, Grand Master, South Carolina Fred Von Son, PGM, York, Mexico John A. Irvine, PGM, Grand Secretary, Ontario, Canada Ralph F. Worthy, PGM, Tennessee Paul E. Ellis, PGM, Grand Treasurer, Delaware Joseph Z. Marks, P G M , Iowa Morris Lallman, PGM, Grand Secretary, Nebraska John W. Preble, P G M , Oklahoma Reports were made on absent members. We were pleased that our Honorary

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Member, John D . Cunningham, was present. We are thankful that oiu' Circle of Past Grand Masters was unbroken by death this past year. Our The M.'. M.". M-'. M-'. M-'. Our 1976.

Grand Master M-'. W-'- Forrest D . H a g g a r d gave an interesting talk. following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: W . ' . Robert D. Caplinger, P G M , Venerable President W . ' . Richard D. Kelsey, P G M , Grand Senior Warden W . ' . J. Fred Williamson, P G M , Grand J u n i o r Warden W . ' . S. Allan Daugherty, P G M , Secretary W-'. Forrest D. Haggard, P G M , Steward next annual meeting will be held in the city of Topeka in March

T h e meeting of business, ceremony, and fellowship was concluded with the closing of the Table Lodge in Ample Form by the Venerable President. Fraternally, S.

ALLAN

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L O C A T I O N AND N U M B E R S O F L O D G E S I N ALL D I S T R I C T S 1—Highland, 1; Troy, 5 5 ; Wathena, 6 4 ; White Cloud, 7 8 ; Bendena, 440; Denton, 449. 2—Atchison, 5 ; Doniphan, 3 1 ; Effingham, 4 8 ; H u r o n , 7 2 ; Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158. 3—Leavenworth, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 4 5 ; Lansing, 4 9 ; Leavenworth, 6 8 ; Fort Leavenworth, 311. 4—Kansas City, 3 ; Kansas City, 9 6 ; Kansas City, 2 7 1 ; Kansas City, 272; Bonner Springs, 366; Kansas City, 3 6 9 ; Kansas City, 438. 5—Ancient Form, 3 4 ; Shawnee, 5 4 ; Lenexa, 135; Old Mission, 153; Kansas City, 322; Kansas City, 3 3 3 ; Overland Park, 436. 6—Olathe, 19; Osawatomie, 2 4 ; Paola, 3 7 ; Spring Hill, 5 6 ; Gardner, 6 5 ; Edgerton, 127; Louisburg, 2 4 3 ; Stanley, 444. 7—Mound City, 3 3 ; LaCygne, 6 1 ; Pleasanton, 8 8 ; Fontana, 131; Blue Mound, 286; Kincaid, 3 3 8 ; Parker, 341. 8—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 2 8 ; Xenia, 4 7 ; Devon, 9 2 ; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 2 1 0 ; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 2 6 8 ; Hepler, 398. 9—Girard, 9 3 ; Pittsburg, 187; Walnut, 2 2 9 ; Mulberry, 2 6 1 ; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408. 10—Baxer Springs, 7 1 ; Columbus, 100; Cherokee, 119; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. 11—Oswego, 6 3 ; Altamont, 6 9 ; Chetopa, 7 3 ; Erie, 7 6 ; Parsons, 117; Thayer, 149; McCune, 237. 12—Humboldt, 2 9 ; lola, 3 8 ; Chanute, 1 0 3 ; Colony, 212; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 3 1 5 ; LaHarpe, 325. 13—Ottawa, 18; Melvem, 2 2 ; Pomona, 4 1 ; G a m e t t , 4 4 ; Williamsburg, 224; Quenemo, 2 7 0 ; Lane, 3 3 9 ; Wellsville, 356. 14—Lawrence, 6 ; Lawrence, 9 ; Baldwin, 2 3 ; DeSoto, 4 0 ; Eudora, 8 3 ; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 2 4 1 ; Lecompton, 420. 15—Oskalosa, 14; Valley Falls, 2 1 ; Winchester, 8 4 ; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; Nortonville, 266; Perry, 415. 16—Hiawatha, 3 5 ; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Whiting, 250; Horton, 326. 17—Seneca, 3 9 ; Centralia, 8 9 ; Netawaka, 130; Oneida, 3 2 3 ; Goff, 430.

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18—Oketo, 25; Frankfort, 6 7 ; Waterville, 8 5 ; Marysville, 9 1 ; Blue Rapids, 169; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Summerfield, 354. 19—CircleviUe, 20; Hoi ton, 4 2 ; Onaga, 188; Hoyt, 327; Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. 20—Silver Lake, 5 0 ; St. Marys, 5 2 ; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 1 1 1 ; Delia, 419. 21—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 3 2 ; Topeka, 5 1 ; Topeka, 2 2 5 ; Tecumseh, 2 4 8 ; Topeka, 385; Wakarusa, 402. 22—Overbrook, 6 2 ; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 1 0 1 ; Osage City, 141. 23—LeRoy, 27; Burlington, 6 6 ; Neosho Falls, 8 2 ; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314; Waverly, 244. 24—Neodesha, 9 4 ; Fredonia, 9 5 ; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; Buffalo, 379 Benedict, 403. 25—Coffeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137 Caney, 324; Edna, 345. 26—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Sedan, 136; Howard, 155; Moline, 267 Cedar Vale, 355. 27—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 1 2 1 ; Madison, 196; Severy, 213; Hamilton, 301 Climax, 411. 28—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 8 0 ; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. 29—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 7 5 ; Randolph, 166; Westmoreland, 257; Riley 344. 30—Washington, 104; Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Clyde, 176; Green leaf, 232; Miltonvale, 242; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334; Wakefield, 396 31—Junction City, 7; Abilene, 9 8 ; Solomon, 105; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. 32—Council Grove, 36; Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Alta Vista, 3 7 ; Dwight 374; White City, 380; Wilsey, 382; Burdick, 429. 33—Halstead, 4 6 ; Florence, 114; Peabody, 120; Sedgwick, 139; Newton, 142 Marion, 147; Valley Center, 364. 34—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 7 4 ; El Dorado, 9 7 ; Douglass, 1 5 1 ; Whitewater, 180; Leon, 2 2 3 ; Latham, 4 0 1 . 35—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 2 3 3 ; Maple City, 342. 36—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Caldwell, 2 0 3 ; Argonia, 285. 37—Haysville, 112; Belle Plaine, 173; Mulvane, 2 0 1 ; Cheney, 2 5 8 ; Conway Springs, 269; Clearwater, 2 7 3 ; Derby, 365. 38—Wichita, 5 7 ; Wichita, 8 6 ; Wichita, 99; Wichita, 168; Wichita, 3 0 3 ; Wichita, 3 1 3 ; Wichita, 433. 39—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 2 5 1 ; Windom, 276; Lindsborg, 397. 40—Concordia, 113; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202; Simpson, 214; Jamestown, 227; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. 41—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Courtland, 2 1 1 ; Scandia, 2 2 1 ; Haddam, 226; Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. 42—Jewell, 1 1 ; Mankato, 8 7 ; Smith Center, 174; Burr Oak, 178; Lebanon, 287; Formoso, 336. 43—Salina, 60; Ellsworth, 146; Lincoln, 154; Wilson, 298; Gypsum, 328; Holyrood, 3 4 3 ; Sylvan Grove, 359. 44—Sterling, 171; Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Frederick, 337; Geneseo, 361. 45—Nickerson, 4 3 ; Hutchinson, 124; Hutchinson, 140; Haven, 2 0 8 ; M o u n t

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Hope, 238; Ariington, 299; Turon, 3 5 8 ; Sylvia, 3 9 1 ; Hutchinson, 445. 46—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347, Zenda, 378; Cunningham, 427. 47—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluff City, 368. 48—Medicine Lodge, 77; Lake City, 260; Hazelton, 2 6 3 ; Kiowa, 278. 49—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412; Minneola, 431. 50—Pratt, 2 6 5 ; Greensburg, 2 9 3 ; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399; Haviland, 409. 51—Larned, 167; Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254; Macksville, 371. 52—Great Bend, 15; McCracken, 5 8 ; Rush Center, 215; Ellinwood, 217; LaCrosse, 3 3 0 ; Hoisington, 3 3 1 ; Claflin, 424. 53—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Lucas, 198; Bunker Hill, 2 9 1 ; Ellis, 297; Natoma, 390. 54—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Gaylord, 183; Downs, 204; Alton, 207; Glen Elder, 294. 55—Phillipsburg, 184; Stockton, 189; Logan, 264; Plainville, 290. 56—Lenora, 1 8 1 ; Oberlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 2 3 1 ; Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. 57—Hill City, 2 8 1 ; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 3 4 8 ; Morland, 414; Selden, 4 2 3 ; Rexford, 442. 58—Oakley, 2 5 3 ; Grainfield, 302; Winona, 3 1 8 ; Quinter. 410: Sharon Springs, 417. 59—Atwood, 164; Goodland, 3 2 1 ; McDonald, 3 8 3 ; St. Francis, 404. 60—Ness City, 1 9 1 ; Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. 61—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 2 8 3 ; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413. 62—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 3 0 9 ; Coolidge, 316; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 4 4 1 . 63—Meade, 2 7 5 ; Liberal, 3 0 0 ; Sublette, 312; Plains, 367; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 4 2 2 ; Satanta, 446. 64—Dover, 138; Alma, 161; Eskridge, 2 0 5 ; Maple Hill, 370; Harveyville, 421. D I S T R I C T DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

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1—Norris N. Loyd, White Cloud No. 78, White Cloud 66094 2—Frederick B. Jensen, Washington No. 5, R F D # 4 , Atchison 66002 3—Bernard F. Pelton, King Solomon No. 10, 116 Olive St., Leavenworth 66048 4—Charles G. Millsap, Bonner Springs No. 366, 422 Park Dr., Bonner Springs 66012 5—John Eldon Masters, Rosedale No. 333, 6120 Grandview, Shawnee Mission 66202 6—Orville Paul Jackson, Gardner No. 65, 107 South Race, Spring Hill 66083 7—John R. Teagarden, LaCygne No. 6 1 , LaCygne 66040 8—Lewis Kelley Arnold, Memphis No. 108, 20 South Main, Ft. Scott 66701 9—William Ekis, Mulberry No. 261, Route # 2 , Arcadia 66711 10—Kenneth L. White, Scammon No. 351, Route # 1 , Scammon 66773 11—Edward M. Bowman, Erie No. 76, 209 N. Webster, Erie 66733 12—Donald L. Mohler, lola No. 38, Box 264, lola 66749 13—John Robert McCord, Delphian No. 44, Garnett 66032 14—E. Eugene Puckett, Lawrence No. 6, 824 W. 22nd St., Lawrence 66044 15—Dale F. Langley, Meriden No. 236, Ozawkie 66070

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16—Gerald F. Steely, Hiawatha No. 35, R F D # 2 , Hiawatha 66434 17—George N. Haas, Polar Star No. 130, 204 Lincoln, Holton 66436 18—Robert D. Hughes, Marysville No. 9 1 , 1310 Otoe, Marysville 66508 19—Orville K. Landon, Holton No. 42, 601 Colorado, Holton 66436 20—Oscar C. Warfel, Golden Rule No. 90, 2345 Wayne, Topeka 66611 21—Morris W. Sykes, Topeka No. 17, Box 1354, Topeka 66601 22—Godfrey G. Markley, Corinthian No. 79, R F D # 1 , Burlingame 66413 23—Carl L. Roney, Waverly No. 244, R F D , Waverly 66871 24—Frank M. Green, Jr., Altoona No. 118, R F D # 1 , Altoona 66710 25—W. Lloyd Sprague, Caney No. 324, 312 Shutt, Caney 67333 26—Guy E. Shaw, Vesper-Oiive No. 136, *11 South School, Sedan 67361 27—Harold D. McCormack, Climax No. 411, R F D # 1 , Severy 67137 28—Joseph E. States, Saffordville No. 395, 916 Arundel, Emporia 66801 29—Emmett W. Crabtree, Lafayette No. 16, 720 Vattier, M a n h a t t a n 66502 30—Raymond R. Haden, Clifton No. 122, Clifton 66937 31—Paul L. Furbeck, Benevolent No. 98, R F D # 2 , Abilene 67410 32—Don L. Dicks, Cyrus No. 288, P.O. Box 103, Enterprise 67441 33—William J. Hrovat, Newton No. 142, 800 Glendale, Newton 67114 34—Kenneth R. King, Joppa No. 223, Leon 67014 35—Ranee H. Arnold, Maple City No. 342, Route # 3 , Arkansas City 67005 36—Landon Abel, Wellington Lodge No. 150, 612 N. " C " St., Wellington 67152 37—Karl E. Hartman, Mulvane No. 301, 511 Highland, Mulvane 67110 38—Walter Aubrey Rollins, Sunflower No. 86, 3510 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita 67218 39—Charles L. Rostine, Windom No. 276, Windom 67491 40—Lester Houghton, Jamestown No. 227, Jamestown 66948 41—Thomas E. McClellan, Belleville No. 129, 1915V2 M. St., Belleville 66935 42—Roy W. Lumpkin, Western Star No. 174, Smith Center 66967 43—David L. Smith, Lincoln No. 154, 211 W. Lost St., Lincoln 67455 44—Alfred H. Slough, Chase No. 247, Raymond 67573 45—Dwight A. Burton, Hutchinson No. 445, 2004 N. Harrison, Hutchinson 67501 46—Clarence R. Stucky, Ninnescah No. 230, 1011 North Coronado, Kingman 67068 47—Bernard A. Rishell, Anthony No. 200, Box 246, Anthony 67003 48—Gerald D. K a u p , Charity No. 263, R F D # 1 , Waldron 67150 49—Richard Schulz, Ashland No. 277, Coldwater 67029 50—Everett E. Keller, Kiowa No. 293, 215 Elm Drive, Greensburg 67054 51—Harold P. Newsom, Lewis No. 220, P.O. Box 185, Lewis 67552 52—WilHam T. Allen, LaCrosse No. 330, Bison 67520 53—Walter A. Tegtmeyer, Wakeeney No. 148, 316 N. 6th St., Wakeeney 67672 54—Ralph L. Barber, Saqui No. 160, 277 S. 4 t h St, Osborne 67473 55—Harley A. Francis, Newahcuba No. 189, 424 N. 4th St., Stockton 67669 56—Delbert W. Berry, Lenora No. 181, Lenora 67645 57—Leonard M. Paxson, Morland No. 414, Morland 67650 58—David E. Casey, Gove County No. 302, Grainfield 67737 59—Hurlbut K. Graves, St. Francis No. 404, St. Francis 67756 60—Harlan S. McNinch, Walnut Valley No. 191, Arnold 62515 61—Jack B. Stairett, Alpha No. 282, Jetmore 67854 62—Lavern W. Fox, Friendship No. 208, P.O. Box 83, Ulysses 67880

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63—G. Marvin Wilson, Satanta No. 446, R.R. # 1, Box 54, Ulysses 67880 64—Ray H . Dieball, Alma No. 161, Alma 66401 A R E A C O O R D I N A T O R S 1975-1976 1—Gerald L. Anderson, Galena No. 194, 100 Dewey, Galena 66739 2—K. Maynard Curts, Ancient Form No. 34, 5236 Delmar, Shawnee Mission 66205 3—Goldwin E. Miller, Active No. 158, 405 U t a h , Atchison 66002 4—William E. Bogue, Wakarusa No. 402, 2928 W. 31st St. Court, Apt. 102, Topeka 66614 5—Roger L. Bush, Anchor No. 224, R.R. 1, Quenemo 66528 6—Harvey L. Swan, Mulvane No. 201, 414 Arkansas, Mulvane 67110 7—Richard A. Porter, Albert Pike No. 303, 332 E. First St., Wichita 67202 8—Andrew E. Olson, Dwight No. 374, Dwight 66849 9—Rollin B. Ashley, Phillipsburg No. 184, 457 I St., Phillipsburg 67661 10—Frederick A. Turpen, Reno No. 140, 1528 E. 6th Street, Hutchinson 67501 11—Paul B. Heyman, Ulysses No. 435, P.O. Box 684, Ulysses 67880 12—James R. Paulsen, Goodland No. 321, 811 East 5th, Goodland 67735

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B.: Higinbotham, Blaine: J o h n s o n , Melvin S.; K a r o w : Emil; McCarty, Marlin A.; Schlegal, Charles W.; Seller, William A.; Settle, Howard L . ; Spengler, Victor J . ; Taylor, Leslie M.: VanMeter, Laddie W . ; Warren, William A. 32:i—McCarty, James E. 324—Henderson, Alva A.; Mills, Fred D.; Neff, F o r r e s t O.: Roach, William F . : Wark, George H. 325—Hughes, George M.; Aubuchon. H a r r y J. 327—Hewitt, John J . ; Larson, Marshill S. 329—Baldwin, Robert W . ; Morris, Charles F . 330—Humburg, Adolph G.; Meneley, Robert E . 331—Bowe, V. C.; Boyle. J a m e s B . ; Cain, C. W . : McGill, R. R.; Coleman. James S.; Whiteman, Willis D . ; Callaway, Eugene L.: Folsom, George M.; H u n t , W a r n e r D. 332—VanDolah, Donald. 333—Davis, Cecil E . : Brickson, Theodore C.; Maddox, Ivan O-; Minturn, Aivin G.: Peachey, H e n r y ; Swan, Howard W . ; Tinsley, Basil E . ; West Philip S. 334—Bleam, E r n e s t E . ; Deerson, Glenn; Nichols, Robert R. 338—Gretten, Linus C.; Curry, J o h n M. 344—Lindstrom, Merrill; Masterson, M a r k ; Stafford, John. 362—Bollinger. Roy F . ; Hutchinson, Harry E.; Welch, Aubury R. 3.5.5—Bartgis, Guy C.; Boswell, Raymond G.; Brunger, Harold T.; Hall, R. R a y ; Kirkpatrick, Bliss; Shaffer, Clyde A. 360—rooks, William H . ; J e n n i n g s , F o r e s t A. 361—Barnum, Clarence E . ; Root, H a r r y ; Ulrickson, Robert E. 362—Campbell, E r n e s t A.; Keel, William, J r . ; P r y m e k , Fred. 364—Armon, John A.; Bromley, Theodore M.; Brown, William R.; Clark, Harold N . ; Garrett, Joseph L . ; Hemme, Orville E . ; Sullenburger, Edgar L . ; W a t k i n s , Carl W. 369—Crary, Lester M.; DeHass, H a r r y C.; Givler, Homer M.; Hardin, Harold F . ; Kelso, Charles C ; Lowe, F a y ; Miller, Clifford E . ; Morgan, Charles H . ; Ramsey, Elmer B . ; Reed, J a m e s W . ; Schell, Clyde F . ; Simpson, Orville M.; Sinclair, Lester C,; Stack, J a m e s O.; Tabler, Charles E . ; Vohs, Paul A.; Weeks, William P . ; Wiggins, George C. 371—Aiken, Paul C.; Miles, R o b e r t A.; P r u e t t , Clarence G.; Wood, Elmer D. 3 7 2 — P a t t o n , J e s s e B. 374—Frye, Robert P . ; Morgan. Rodney K.; Swenson, Bernard O. 376—Mills, Keith L.; Barnes, Manuel J . ; Flair, Lester H. 379—Dodge, James F . ; Ballinger, Dewitt N . ; States, J o h n K. 382—Tompkins, Samuel Curtis. 384—Cook, Gaylord B. 397—Billings, L a w r e n c e ; Handlin, Roy W . ; J e r n b e r g . Erick W.; Oberholser, Bay L. 4 01—Ellis, William H . ; W r i g h t , Marion Garland; Smith, Clayton Howard; Starkey, Thomas Morell; Baker, Lowell H e r bert; Wright, John Russell. 4 02—Kneale, W a l t e r ; Isham, Curtis Alton; McKinnon, Sidney E r n e s t ; Robb, A r t h u r F . 403—Beck, B e r t ; Scott, E r n e s t R a y ; Smith, Raymond C.; Campbell, Paul P . 406—Drew, Howard A . ; Wilson, E v e r e t t L . ; T i m m o n s , A. P a u l ; Gammell, Denman T.; Bundy, J. M e r l e ; Bennett, Roy H. • McCue, Ralph V. 408—Brown, Henry A.; Rae. J a m e s C.; Kovacic, F r a n k R u d y : Singel, J o h n ; Levra, J o h n ; McClendon, Connie; McGill, George; Caput, Louis L . ; Levra, P e t e ; ohinc, Sidney Ciril; Gray, Roy Eugene.

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No. No. No. No.

No. No. No.

No.

4 0 9 — J o r d a n , Perry L.: McNeil, Rev. Louis C. 4 1 0 — R a s k a p , Mat. 411—Brown, Earl L . ; Lunsford, J o h n H. 4 1 2 — F a r r i n , E r n e s t L . ; McCorkle, Richard C. 417—Bowen, Iris A.; Carter, William W.; Teel, Roy E. 420—Doane, John Wilson. 422—Elder, Burton B.; E d w a r d s . Charles F . 429—Gutsch, Carl H. 430—Searles, Joseph F l e t c h e r ; Brack, Vernon Severt. 431—Heacock, J .Lewis; Lyon. A r t h u r L. 4 3 3—Alexander, W a l t e r Corum ; Arrington, Lyie George; Beardsley. Floyd A n d r e w ; Brent, Robert Lawson; Burr, Howard E l m o ; Burton, J a m e s O t t o : Cero, John E d w a r d ; Crawford, J a m e s S c h u y l e r ; Crosby. John William; Devore. Nicholas L e r o y ; Gleury, Howard Ray.mond; Froman, Merle Nelson; Gray, Sabin Oliver; Halsey, Andrew F r a n k : Haney. Cloren O g e e ; Hassler, Donald E . ; Hayes, J a m e s A.; Hodson, Clarence W a l t e r ; Hukle, Marvin E m i l ; J o n e s . B e r t H e n r y ; J o n e s , P l e a s a n t P a r k ; McCauUey, Robert F l o y d ; McCoy, William L o u i s ; McDonald. Wesley Edw a r d ; Marrs, Thomas F r a n k l i n ; Moss, Lloyd N e i l ; Nelson, Albert H a r o l d ; Noland, Martin D . ; Rypma, Chester J u s t i n ; Reece, Thomas S a m u e l ; Sieg, Stanton M.; Slawson, Merrill W i l s o n ; Smith, Charles Wesley; T i t u s , Floyd R a y m o n d ; Willis, J a m e s H o w a r d ; Zearley, Lewis Kenneth, 435—Alford, J o h n W . ; Alexander, F. Phillip; Hill. George W a s h i n g t o n ; Sappington, Gerald L.; Sturman, H a r r y L . ; H a r t , Stephen Earl. 436—Breyfogle, George I . ; Hires, Alva; McAllister, Kenneth C.; Olson, Carl A.; Sawyer. Maurice E . ; Stout, Duval S.; Wilson, Hall H. 4 3 7 — J o n e s , Paul C. 438—Bolton, Kenneth K.; Fulton. Ralph A.; Jackson, Cecil C ; King, Wallace E . ; Koclanes, Alexander T.; Murray, H o b a r t A.; Wells, Lonie V.; Williams, H a r v e y N . ; Williams. John B. 440—Rainwater, Clinton H. 444—Chiles, J o h n W m . 4 4 5 — W h i t e , John L . ; W e a t h e r m a n , Ferrel E . ; Pyle, Charlie A.; Goodfellow, H a y e s . Verne P . ; Bright, J a m e s H . : Smith. Lewis R.; Harrison, Verdie J . ; Williams, Isaac M.; Tidd. H a r r y P . ; Ewert. Will; Burnett, J a m e s A.: Hutton. Jay, 449—AJbers, Byron A.; Bruning, Vernie; Barrand, Howard J a m e s ; Sloan, Ralph J . ; Kout. Henry B.; Denton. Willie C.

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Deaths Other Grand Jurisdictions Alberta— Harry Eastwood Howard, P.G.M., January 15th, 1975 Arizona— Kenneth Dale Anderson, P.G.M., December 27, 1973 Nelson Charles Bledsoe, P.G.M., February 2 1 , 1974 Willis Randall Pinkerton, P.G.M., December 19, 1973 Leiand Duillard Wilson, P.G.M., April 12, 1974 British Columbia— William Alexander Curran, P.G.M., September 13, 1974 Donald McCugan, P.G.M., May 5, 1974 California— Louis Claude Drapeau, P.G.M., December 19, 1973 Herbert Alloway Huebner, P.G.M., March 26, 1974 Joe Lieb Shell, P.G.M., May 5, 1974 Earl Warren, P.G.M., July 9, 1974 Leslie Earl Wood, P.G.M., January 28, 1974 Colorado— John Hyde Wesch, P.G.M., August 19, 1974 Delaware— Edward Preston Sturgis, P.D.G.M., September 15, 1974 District of Columbia— Otto B. Roepke, P.G.M., January 30, 1974 Florida— Anthony Wayne Connor, P.G.M., March 2, 1974 Georgia— Benjamin Lee Amon, P.G.M., March 1, 1974 Chesley Wade Monk, P.G.M., April 13, 1974 Edward Descombe Wells, P.G.M., April 3, 1974 Germany— Konrad Merkel, P.G.M., April 29, 1974 Idaho— Clyde J. Rush, P.G.M., November 27, 1974 Kentucky— Nathaniel Stowers King, Jr., P.G.M., January 11, 1974 Davie J. Smith, P.G.M., December 26, 1973 Louisiana— J. Chris Nungesser, P.G.M., November 7, 1974 Maine— Robert Merrill Fletcher, G.T., November 24, 1974 Victor N. Greene, P.J.G.W., January 30, 1974 John Hyde Lee, P.S.G.W., December 14, 1974 Mexico— Francisco . Valle, P.G.M., April 2 1 , 1974

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D E A T H S — Concluded. Nevada— Chester Lee Cochran, P.G.M., February 24, 1974 George T. Myers, P.G.M., August 18, 1974 New

Hampshire— Alexander Macintosh, P.G.M., December 30, 1973

North

Carolina— Edwin Turlington Howard, P.G.M., J u n e 26, 1974 James Giles Hudson, P.G.M. & P.G.C., December 24, 1973

North

Dakota—• Glen Clifton Hulett, P.G.M., July 13, 1974

Oregon— Lloyd K. McRae, P.G.M., September 16, 1974 Pennsylvania— Sanford M. Chilcote, P.G.M., J a n u a r y 11, 1974 William E. Yeager, P.G.M., April 8, 1974 Rhode Island— David Arnott, P.G.M., March 29, 1974 Fred Wheeler Johnstone, P.G.M., January 20, 1974 Howard Benjamin Rice, P.G.M., June 17, 1974 Saskatchewan— James Edgar Burt, P.G.M., March 9, 1974 Robert Leith Hanbidge, P.G.M., July 25, 1974 South

Carolina— Levi Wade Temple, Jr., P.G.M., December 31, 1973

South

Dakota— Harold R. Kaiser, P.G.M., August 18, 1974

Tennessee— Joseph Clinton Mobley, P.G.M., October 21. 1974 John Riley, P.G.M., April 6, 1973 Texas— W. J. (Bill) Kemmerer, P.G.M., January 16, 1974 Washington— Fred Winkels, P.G.M., J u n e 24, 1974 West

Virginia— William G. Johnson, P.G.M., July 19, 1974

March

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SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1974 INCREASE

No.

DECREASE

Location

II III I 1—Highland 1 2—Leavenworth . . 1 3—Kansas City . . 4 5—Atchison 3 6—Lawrence . . . . 14 7—Junction City 31 8—Fort Scott . . . . 8 9—Lawrence . . . . 14 10—Leavenworth . . 3 11—Jewell 42 12—Emporia 28 14—Oskaloosa . . . . 15 15—Great Bend . . 52 16—Manhattan . . . . 29 17—Topeka 21 18—Ottawa 13 19—Olathe 6 20—Circleville . . . . 19 21—Valley Falls . 1 5 22—^Melvern 13 23—Baldwin City . . 14 24—Osawato<niie . . . 6 26—Oketo 18 26—Longton 26 27—LeRoy 23 28—Mapleton .... 8 29—Humbolt 12 30—Towanda 34 31—Doniphan .... 2 32—Auburn 21 33—Mound City . 7 34—Shawnee Mission 5 35—Hiawatha . . . . 16 36—Council Grove 32 37—Paola 6 38—lola 12 39—Seneca 17 40—DeSoto 14 41—Pomona 13 42—Holton 19 43—Nickerson . . . . 45 44—Garnett 13 45—Easton 3 46—Halstead 33 47—Xenia 8 48—Effingham . . . . 2 49—Lansing 3 50—Silver L a k e . . 20 51—Topeka 21 52—St. Mary's . . . . 20 54—Shawnee 5 56—Troy 1 56—Spring Hill . . 6 67—Wichita 38 58—McCracken . . . . 52 60—Salina 43 61—LaCygne 7 62—Overbrook . . . . 22 63—Oswego 11 64—Wathena 1

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5 . . . 2 20 1 6 1 . . . 1 7 1 2 19 ... 6 6 1 6 .... 9 2 11 2 2 1 2 6 2 10 7 4 22 5 5 1 .... I .... 2

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250

March

PROCEEDINGS O F T H E S Y N O P S I S OF R E T U R N S OF L O D G E S — C o n t i n u e d . INCREASE

DECREASE

^5 65—Gardner , . . 66—Burlington . 67—Frankfort 68—Leavenworth 69—Altamont 70—Carbondale . 7 1 — B a x t e r Springs 72—Huron . 7 3—Chetopa 74—Augusta 75—Wamego 76—Erie . . . 77—Medicine L o d g e 7 8 — W h i t e Cloud 79—Burlingame 8 0—Cottonwood Falls 82—Neosho Fallj 83—Eudora .. 84—Winchester 86—Waterville 86—Wichita . 87—Mankato . 88—Pleasanton 89—Centralia 90—Topeka . . 91—Marysville 92—Devon . . . 93—Girard . . . 94—Neodesha 95—Fredonia 9 6 — K a n s a s City 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 . . 109—Americus 110—Winfield . . Ill—Rossville 112—Haysville . 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

6 23 18 3 11 22 10 2 11 34 29 11 48 1 22 28 23 14 15 18 38 42 7 17 20 18 8 9 24 24 4 34 31 38 10 22 25 12 30 31 27 25 8 28 35 20 37 40 33 8 2 11 24 10 33 27 30 41 45 54 26 6

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251

SYNOPSIS OF R E T U R N S O F LODGES—Continued. INCREASE

No.

DECREASE

" a

Location

S4i

Q <

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12S—Munden 41 129—Belleville 41 3 1 6 1.. 130—Netawaka . . . . 17 1 131—Fontana 7 1 . . . . 1 . . 132—Elk City 25 133—Arkansas City 35 10 3 1 ... 3 22 1 .. 134—Clay Center . . 3U 6 2 1 7 2.. 135—Lenexa 5 136—Sedan 26 5 4 3.. 137—Cherryvale . . . . 26 1 2 138—Dover 64 2 3 2.. 139—Sedgwick 33 .... 6 1 10 17 4 . . 140—Hutchinson . . . 45 1... 1.. 2 2 1.. 141—Osage City 22 3 2 1 . . . 1 11 5 . . 142—Newton 33 3 2 5 8.. 143—Minneapolis . . 40 1 1 3 144—Yates Center . . 23 2.. 1 5 3.. 145—Beloit 40 2 3 146—Ellsworth . . . . 43 2 2 5 1.. 147—Marion 33 3 1 ..... . 2 7 2 .. 148—Wakeeney . . . . 63 149—Thayer 11 4 1 1 . . . 3 16 2 . . 150—Wellington . . . 36 6 3 1 -7 1.. 151—Douglass 34 1 2 2 152—Lebo . • . . . , . . , . 28 17 6 9 1 4 11 23 . . 153—Shawnee Mission 5 2 1 2 5 3.. 154—Lincoln 43 4 1 1 1 1 165—Howard 26 6 156—Dexter 35 1 4 1 . . 157—South Haven . . 36 1 2 . . . 1 13 3 . . 158—Atchison 2 .... 159—Robinson 16 1... 1... 1 4 160—Osborne 54 1... 1 2 2.. 161—Alma 64 3 5 162—Sabetha 16 163—Fall River . . . . 24 164—Atwood 69 165—Oxford 36 1 1 166—Randolph . . . . 29 2 2 1 . . . 4 10 167—Larned 61 18 4 2 ... 11 7 3 168—Wichita 38 2 4 169—Blue Rapids . . 18 1... 1 4 171—Sterling 44 6 S 2 . . . 1 12 6 . . 172—McPherson . . . . 39 2 2 1 . . . 3 3 1 . . 173—Belle Plaine . . 37 4 5 2.... 1. 174—Smith Center . . 42 1 2 176—Clyde 30 7 2 3 6 3.. 177—Russell 53 178—Burr Oak . . . . 42 1... 1 7 2 .. 179—Kinsley 51 180—White W a t e r . . 34 181—Lenora 66 183—Gaylord 54 2 2 1... 2 5 5... 184—Phillipsburg . . 65 1... 1... 2 5 185—Hamlin 16 186—Oberlin 66 187—Pittsburg . . . . 9 30 2 7 . . . 3 31 6 . . . 188—Onaga 19 1 1 1.. 1 8 2... 189—Stockton 55 1 1 1 5 190—Tonganoxie . . . 14 1 1 2 191—Ness City . . . . 60 1 3 192—Lyons 44 3 1 2 11 2 . . . 193—Hartford 28

30 5 196 1 . . . . 36 2 . . . . 56 77 12 .... 600 2 207 148 2 . . . . 182 1 182 1 . . . . 65 98 3 4 . . . . 519 116 3 440 11 .... 8 . . . . 123 1 . . . . 137 7 . . . . 133 1 . . . . 156 143 6 .... 7 . . . . 158 1 76 15 .... 403 1 . . . . 242 5 . . . . 124 5 .... 1,068 7 . . . . 203 2 64 5 .... 77 4 .... 96 14 357 2 79 3 128 2 . . . . 85 2 .... 174 1 61 1 223 119 2 . . . . 47 9 . . . . 237 3 534 2 . . . . 150 4 .... 140 8 312 2 . . . . 185 6 187 1 . . . . 52 3 . . . . 279 31 7 .... 140 2 51 79 54 187 7 .... 5 . . . . 80 142 1 . . . . 983 8 . . . . 133 4 .... 99 2 164 2 . . . . 106 7 . . . . 210 7 . . . . 66

252

March

PROCEEDINGS O F T H E S Y N O P S I S O F R E T U R N S O F LODGES—Continued. INCREASE

DECREASE

n u V .a No.

Location

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194—Galena 195—Hays 196—Madison 197—Canton 199—Norton 200—Anthony 201—Mulvane 202—Delphos 203—Caldwell

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1974-75

253

GRAND LODOE OF K A N S A S S Y N O P S I S OF R E T U R N S OF LODGES—Continued. DECREASE

INCREASE

No.

Location K

264—Logan 55 265—Pratt 60 266—Nortonville . . . . 15 267—Moline 26 268—Bronson 8 269—Conway Springs 37 270—Quenemo . . . . 13 271—Kansas City . . 4 272—Kansas City . . 4 273—Clearwater . . . . 37 274—Weir 10 275—Meade 63 276—Windom 39 277—Ashland 49 278—Kiowa 48 279—Dighton 60 280—Ciiapman 31 281—Hill City 57 282—Jetmore 61 283—Cimarron 61 284—Scott City . . . . 60 285—Argonia 36 286—Blue Mound . . 7 287—Lebanon 42 288—Hope 32 289—Lakin 62 290—Plainville . . . . 55 291—Bunkerhill . . . . 53 !92—Glasco 40 293—Greensburg . . . 50 294—Glen Elder . . . . 54 295—Coldwater . . . . 49 296—Green 30 297—Ellis 53 298—Wilson 43 299—Arlington . . . . 45 300—Liberal 63 301—Hamilton . . . . 27 302—Grainfield . . . . 68 303—Wichita 38 306—Colby 57 307—Herington . . . . 32 309—Syracuse . . . . 62 310—Almena 56 311—Ft. Leavenworth 3 312—Sublette . . . . 63 313—Wichita 38 314—Gridley 23 316—Savonburg . .'. . 12 316—Coolidge 62 317—Norcatur 56 318—Winona 58 319—Norwich 46 321—Goodland .... 59 322—Kansas City . . 5 323—Oneida 17 324—Caney 25 325—LaHarpe 12 326—Horton 16 327—Hoyt 19 328—Gypsum 43 329—Arcadia 9 330—LaCrosse 52

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254

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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued. INCREASE

No.

(1) ' O

Location

II 331—Hoisington . . . . 62 332—Preston 60 333—Shawnee Mission 5 334—Oak Hill 30 335—Allen 28 336—Formoso 42 337—Frederick . . . . 44 338—Kincaid 7 339—Lane 13 340—Leoti 60 341—Parker 7 342—Maple City . . . 36 343—Holyrood 43 344—Riley 29 345—Edna 25 347—Spivey 46 348—Hoxie 57 349—Narka 41 361—Scammon 10 362—Tribune 60 354—Summerfield . . 18 356—Cedarvale . . . . 26 356—Wellsville . . . . 13 357—Alta Vista . . . . 32 358—Turon 46 359—Sylvan Grove . 43 160—Jennings 56 361—Geneseo 44 362—Cuba 41 364—Valley Center 33 365—Derby 37 366—Bonner Springs 4 367—Plains 63 368—Bluff City . . . . 47 3 6 9 — K a n s a s City . 4 370—Maple Hill . . . . 64 371—Macksville . . . . 51 372—Denison 19 374—Dwight 32 376—Bucklin 61 378—Zenda 46 379—Buffalo 24 3 8 0 — W h i t e City . . 32 382—Wilsey 32 383—McDonald . . . 59 384—Protection . . . . 49 385—Topeka 21 388—Spearville . . . . 61 390—Natoma 53 391—Sylvia 45 392—Fostoria* 29 393—Mayetta 19 394—Coats 60 395—Saffordville . . . 28 396—V.'aketield . . . . 30 397—Lindsborg 39 398—Hepler 8 399—Mullinville . . . . 50 401—Latham 34 4 0 2 — W a k a r u s a . . . . 21 403—Benedict 24 404—St. F r a n c i s . . . 59 406—Hugoton 63

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1974-75

255

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S S Y N O P S I S O F R E T U R N S OF LODGES—Concluded. DECREASE

INCREASE

I.2

408—Arma 409—Kaviland 410—Quinter 411—Climax 412—Wilmore 413—Ensign 414—Moreland 415—Perry 417—Sharon Springs 419—Delia 120—LeCompton . . . . 421—Harveyville .. 422—Elkhart 423—Selden 424—Claflin 427—Cunningham . . 429—Burdick 430—Goff 431—Minneola 433—Wichita 436—Ulysses 436—Overland Park 437—Enterprise . . . . 4 3 8 — K a n s a s City . . 440—Bendena 441—Johnson 442—Rexford 444—Stanley 445—Hutchinson .. 446—Satanta 449—Denton Totals

* Fostoria 1974.

9 50 58 27 49 61 57 16 58 20 14 64 63 57 52 46 32 17 49 38 62 5 31 4 1 62 67 6 45 63 1

313

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13 2 1 2 2

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No. 392 consolidated

with

2 2 1 2 2 36 6 7 1 9 1 1

3 . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . 4 . . . . 14 . . . . . 1 . 1 . 1 . . . . 13 10 . . . . . 4 . 6 1. 2146 977

Westmoreland

Membership Dec, 31, 1973 A d j u s t m e n t to 1973 Reports Net Loss During 1974 Membership Dec. 31, 1974 N u m b e r of L o d g e s D e c . 3 1 ,

g S

1974

. 164 . 69 63 66 . 61 86 . 50 119 78 40 67 7 .... 60 67 47 68 7 .... 3 .... 63 1 .... 49 1 .... 60 76 2 .... 44 .... 080 4 . . . . 182 .... 4 636 .... 2 106 19 896 1 . . . . 63 .... 1 87 62 1 .... 88 .... 3 369 17 .... 2 . . . . 91 6 . . . . 61 9 1 9 8 3 2 3 S 7 8 ,262 7 2 .... 2 1 .... 2 .... 3 ...

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No. 267, effective

80,016 -7 1,737 78,262 404

N o v . 19,

Feb. 20,

Mar. 18,

Feb. 17,

Naphtali

Altamont

Alta Vista. . . .

Almena

Altamont

310

Oct.

Feb. 17,

Feb. 19,

Altoona

Americus

Anthony

Arcadia

....

Altoona

Ajnericus

Anthony

Arcadia

118

109

200

329

Feb. 16,

Feb. 18,

Feb. 16,

Cable

Arma

Ashland

Arlington

Arma

Ashland

299

408

277

....

Oct.

Crescent

Arkansaa City

16,

Feb. 21,

Argonia

Argronia

286

•188

19,

17,

Feb. 16.

Occidental

Alton

207

Alia Vista

357

...

Oct.

Alma

161

21,

Feb. 26,

Allen

886

Stated Communication Masters

1st and 3rd Mondays. . . James I. Huffman . . . Except July and August U.P. Depot 67410 1926 1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . . . Harley G. Rowley . . 66833 1876 1st and Srd M o n d a y s . . . . Arnold W. Hafenstein 66401 1889 1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . . David L. VanPatten 67622 1920 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . . . Edwin R. Taylor 67330 1898 1st and Srd M o n d a y s . . . . Victor Pape, Sr 66834 1882 1st and Srd Wednesdays. Edgar Stockbridge . . 67623 Frank M, Green, Jr. , 1872 1st and Srd Mondays. . . . Route 1 66710 Except June, July and August 1871 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . Carl Heinrich 811 State, Apt. Emporia 66801 1881 1st Monday Jack C. Scott 533 N. Penn. 67003 1890 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . . Thomas L. Kauble 66711 1912 1st and Srd Mondays. . . Cecil Moore 67004 1878 1st and Srd Wednesdays. J. Bruce Shields 1888 1st and Srd Mondays. . . . 214 W. Linden 67005 Marvin D. Flinn 1916 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . Hutchinson, 67501 George Frere 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . 1887 Box 302 66712 John C. Covcrdale 67881

19, 1871

When Chartered

Oct.

Name of Lodge

Benevolent. . . .

Location

Abilene

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—1975

For locatiOB of Lodge Halls marked with * see v&Se following directory.

Robert C. Menges 110 W. 3rd 67410 William J. Besack, Sr., P.O. Box 72, Bushong 66841 Ray H. Dieball 66401 Billy E. Archibald 67622 J. Harlan Graham Edna, Ks. 67342 Vernon Bolinder P.O. Box 193 66834 Earl T. Poore Box 68 67623 j;imer A. Burton 66710 L. John Redelfs 66835 Bernard A. Rishall P.O. Box 246 67003 Lawrence C. Barnard RFD 1 Box 9 66711 Henry E. Stehle 67004 Frederick J. Fairchild, Jr. 515 N. 2nd 67005 J. Ren Mathews 67614 Walter A. Fiorucci P.O. Box 449 66712 Charles E. Randall 67831

Secretaries

> a f o

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Atwood

Auburn

Mystic Tie. . . .

Axtell

Palmyra Baxter

Atwood

Auburn

Augusta

Axtell

Baldwin City

164

• 74

Oct.

Belleville

Mt. Vernon . . . ,

Bendena

Benedict

Beloit

Bendena

Benedict

146

440

408

....

Belleville

129

1886

1868

1869

1886

1869

1860

1895

1886

1875

1878

17, 1872

18, 1877

1856

Feb.

1914

Feb. 26, 1926

Oct.

Belle Plaine. . .

Belle Plaine .

173

Feb.

Beattie

Baxter Springs

259

• 23

Oct.

Feb.

R. D. Ely

Attica

262

234

Oct.

Active

Atchison

....

Atchison

•

When Chartered

IBS

Name of Lodge

July

Location

Washington. . .

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

1st and 3rd Mondays

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s , . .

1st and 3rd Mondays

1st and 3rd Thursdays, , . .

2nd and 4th Wednesdays , ,

1st and 3rd W e d n e s d a y s . .

I s t and 3rd Mondays

1st and 3rd Tuesdays

1st and 3rd Mondays

1st and 3rd Tuesdays, , . .

1st Tuesday

1st and 3rd Wednesdays. . Except July and August

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s , . .

2nd and 4th Mondays

1st and 3rd Mondays

Stated Communication Arnold L. Moulden , . . , 1930 Pine St. 66002 Edwin J. Maycroft . . . . 125 N. 2nd 66002 Forest Reinolds 702 Logan 67009 Richard Lee Buhler . , 703 Main 67730 Virgil Koci Route 9 Topeka 66604 James Eldon Elwell . ., , 1047 State 67010 George C. Kenworthy , , 66403 Keith E. Guthrie 66006 Joe Hawkins 2112 Garfield 66713 Wesly L. Johnson . . . , Home, 66438 Wilbur P. Barngrover . . 67013 Raymond Weaver 1610 H. St. 66935 James D. Blass 321 S. Poplar 67420 Gary L. Godfrey 66008 Marvin Ambrose Fredonia 66736

Masters

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following directory.

Thomas J. Dunning 1015 Laramie 66002 Lawrence D. Winegardner 601 S. 6th 66002 Glenn J. Biberstein R. 2 67009 Lyie Gene McCain P.O. Box 300 67730 Russell Koci RFD 1 Topeka 66619 Clifford Reisch RFD 1 Box 37 A 67010 Benton F. Luse 66403 Wayne RoUf R.F.D., # 1 . Boy 494 Gardner 66030 Levi E. Casey R.R. 1 Box 12A 66713 Wm. Edward Cassidy Box 42 66406 Warren E. Cox Box 66 67013 Vernon G. Kalivoda P.O. Box IBS 66936 Charles D. Mears 217 S. Mill 67420 Leonard H. Foster 66008 Dan Doyle RFD 1 Box 2 G6714

Secretaries

18S7

Oct.

Burr Oak

Sumner

Caney

Canton

178 Burr Oak . .

203 Caldwell . . .

324 Caney

197 Canton

126 |, Cawker City

Carbondale

17, 1881

16, 1879

21, 1868

Oct.

17, 1872

22, 1874

Feb. 17, 1881

Feb. 19, 1890

Cawker City . . . . Oct.

Carbondale

Oct.

Burlington . . . .

66 Burlington .

Oct.

....

Corintiiian

79 Burlinffame

....

Feb. 16, 1922

Burdick

429 Burdick . . .

Feb.

Feb. 20, 1884

233 Burden . . . .

21, 1869

Feb. IB, 1888

291 Bunker Hill

Feb. 21, 1907

...

379 Buffalo

Buffalo

Feb. 21, 1907

Grand View

. . ..

18, 1886

Feb.

Bourbon

268 Bronson . . .

17, 1904

Feb,

Bonner Springs

366 I Bonner Springs

376 Bucklin

17, 1904

Feb.

Blue Rapids

Stclirville

18, 1876

368 Bluff City

. . . Oct.

Feb.

169 I Blue Rapids

286 I Blue Mound

1st and 3rd Thursdays

Clayton L. Coad 67430

2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . Roland West Rt. 1 66010 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . Edwin G. Brychta . . 66411 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Clifford L. Misak . . . . 1st and 3rd Mondays . . . . R.R. 1 67018 Donald G. Oldfield Kansas City 66102 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Charles L. Shelton Rt. # 2 Uniontown 66779 1st and 3rd Thursdays . Melvin E. Stimpert Kingsdown, Kansas 67858 1st and 3rd Thursdays Jake C. Saubers R.R. 66717 1st and 3rd Thursdays . Wayne L. Peck 67626 1st and 3rd Thursdays . .James H. Lundy 67019 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Dean F. Gutsch 668S8 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. J. E. Darby 603 S. Dakotah 66413 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Lester C. Naylor R.R. 2 66839 2nd and 4th Thursdays . Gene .Tohnson G6936 1st and 3rd Thursdays. . . James E. Jindra R.R. 67022 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . . . Tom Lee Vaughan . . . . 109 N. McGee 67333 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Abner A. Vickrey . . . . McPherson 67460 2nd and 4th Saturdays. . Everett Avery 66414 Frederick 0 . Kuhn 67430

Roy J. Smith Jr. 66010 Lauren M. Smerchek 66411 FjaVerne P. Marks P.O. Box 295 67018 Ward Harrington P.O. Box 281 66012 Glenn E. Smith Rt. # 1 66716 Collis P. Lamb 67834 Henry T. Raifsnyder, R.F.D. 66717 Leonard M. Merrifield P.O. Box 36 67626 Robert D. Lundy 67019 Charles W. Gutsch 66838 William H. Kukuk 306 West Hall 66413 Robert G. Naylor Box 275 66839 Lynn Harris S6036 Aubra H. Pierce 116 West Central 67022 William L. Sprague P.O. Box 122 67333 .Abner H. Vickrey Box 464 Canton 67428 Aaron R. Badger 66414

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o V

...

Antiquity . . .

Preston....

Circleville. .

288 Cimarron .

20 Circleville

Clifton.

Climax.

411 Climax

Unity

Clearwater .

278

122 Clifton

Clay Center.

Clay Center

134

424 Claflin

Claflin

Chetopa....

78 Chetona . .

. ..

Cherry vale. .

•187

Cherryvale

Cherokee...

119 Cherokee

Ghaae

Feb. 24, 1927 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . .

Cedar

Morton

19, 1871 I s t and 8rd Wednesdays.

Oct

Home

Feb. 18. 1915 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . .

Feb. 16. 1882 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Feb. 16. 1887 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . .

Oct. 16. 1878 1st and 8rd Wednesdays.

Feb. 16. 1922 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

Oct. 17, 1866 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Oct. 21, 1869 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Oct. 16, 1878 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . .

Oct. 17, 1872 I s t Tuesday

Feb. 18, 1886 1st and 8rd T u e s d a y s . . .

Feb. 19, 1886 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . .

Feb. 17, 1898 I s t and 8rd Wednesdays.

Oct. 20, 1870 1st and 8rd Mondays. . . .

Chautauqua.

268 I Cheney

247

JI Chase

280 I Chapman

•108

Chanute

Cedar Vale

Location

89 Centralis

866

No.

Roy W. Eib 66937 Kenneth H. Pike . . . . R.R. 2 Eureka 67045

Glenn C. Cross 67024 Elton W. Flentie 66415 Charles V. Crissman . . . . 914 Highland 66720 Carl E. Reynolds Junction City 66441 Carol W. Gray EFD 67524 Richard Carl Krase Milton 67106 Glenn C. Peterson Box 262 66724 C. Eugene McWhirt 601 E. 7th 67335 Roy E. Fair 67336 Aubrey Vernon Hanna, J r . 67835 Kenneth K. Wykert 66416 Arthur E. Keller 67625 G. Stone Richard 418 Crawford 67482 Wesley C. Stephens Sr. Wichita 67216

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following directory. When Name of Lodge Chartered Stated Communication Masters Secretaries Carl A. Steward 67024 George E. Byrne 66416 J a y T. Klinginsmith P.O. Box 733 66720 Albert N. DeWitt 221 E. 2nd 67431 Howard C. Campbell P.O. Box 76 67524 Kenneth L. Richardson Box " T " 67026 Raymond D. Hough P.O. Box 275 66724 Alva E. Wilkerson P.O. Box 363 67385 Clarence D. McNemar, Box 152 R.R. 4 Columbus 66725 Aubrey V. Hanna Sr. Cimarron 67835 Wilbert J. Leuthold 66416 Paul E. Gibler P.O. Box 381 67526 George W. Young P.O. Box 82 67432 Val O. Whitesell Rt. # 2 67026 Edward C.Slipsager P.O. Box 249 66937 Sammie G. Cross R.R. 2 Eureka 67045

2 P

CooUdtre

S16

Courtland

Cuba

Cunninsrham

Delia

Delphoa

Denison

Denton

Derby

427

419

202

372

449

•866

Derby

Denton

Denison

Delphos

Delia

Cunningham.

Cuba

Courtland...

Council Grove . . . . Council Grove

362

Cottonwood Falls . . Zeredatha. . . .

1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

21, 1862

Oct.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . .

Mar.

16, 1956

2nd and 4th Thursdays. .

Feb. 19, 1981 2nd and 4th Thursdays. .

Feb. 15, 1905

Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 3rd M o n d a y s . . . .

Feb. 17, 1921 1st Wednesday

Feb. 16, 1922 1st and 3rd Thursdays. . .

Feb. 21, 1900 1st and 3rd Mondays. . . .

Feb. 12, 1947 1st and 3rd Thursdays. . .

22, 1869

Oct.

Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

16, 1887

Feb.

Conway SprinKs . . Mistletoe. . . .

269

Coolidge

17, 1872

Oct.

St. Johns . . . .

Concordia

1st and 3rd Tuesdays. .

19, 1871

Oct.

lis

1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

Feb. 22, 1883

Prudence,...

Columbufl

Olive Branch.

Colony

100

2nd and 4th Thursdays.

16, 1888

Feb.

Comanche. . . .

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Feb. 15, 1888 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

19, 1871

Oct.

St. Thomas. .

212

211

1st and 3rd Thursdays. .

Keystone. . .

Coldwater

Colby

17. 1878

Feb. 16, 1911 3rd Monday

Oct.

295

CoffeyvUIe

•102

Coats

Coate

394

•806

Prairie Queen.

Clyde

176

Warren Magaw 66938 Harold E. Hoss 67028 Lloyd L. Eobbins H.E. 2 Box 249 67337 William F. Dunlap Brewster 67732 Richard J. Rathbun II . . . 67029 John T. Thexton Rt. 1 Welda, Ks. 66091 John R. Mack R.E 2 66725 James L. Sjogren R.E. 2 66901 Jerry Chitwood 67031 Odus C. Low 67836 Glenn Dale Zieber Strong City 66869 Austin G. Hailey 160 S. 8th St. 66846 Gale W. McNemee 66939 Thomas Hodgson 66940 James Parkhurst 540 Sunrise Pratt, 67124 Leroy Parr 66418 Frank L. White, Jr 67436 Harvey W. McAlexander . 66419 Jerome E. Nimz Leona, 66448 Sidney Clark Smith Wichita, 67217

Darrell K. Sharpe 66938 Jack K. Shriver 67028 Alfred L. Lewis P.O. Box 267 67337 Clifford A. Ramsey RFD 2 67701 Ray Burditt 67029 Raymond E. Couch E.R. 2 66015 Thomas B. Holman 430 S. Florida 66725 (Chester McWilson 919 Washington 66901 George F. Chitwood 67031 Oliver B. Palmer Syracuse 67878 Russell C. Schwilling Strong City, 66869 Rex A. Harmon 814 W. Main 66846 George M. Chase P.O. Box 128 66939 Glen J. Leshosky 66940 Wm. E. Thornhill 67036 Marvin Macha 1159 Oakley Topeka 66604 Frederick J. Jilka 67436 Dallas Coleman Rt. 1 66419 Lawrence E. Tharp P.O. Box 122 66017 Morris Leroy Fisher P.O. Box 23, 67307

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St. Bernard. . . .

•222 I Dodge City

Edna

127

346

Oct.

Patmos

Carson

El Dorado

•97

132 I Elk City

Effingham

Oct.

Feb. 18, 1892

Edna

15, 1878

19, 1871

17, 1866

17, 1872

Dec. 20, 1864

Oct.

Mackey

. . . .

Edgerton .

Easton

45 Easton . . .

Palestine

Feb. 20, 1906

374

Dwight

204

...

Dwight . . .

Downs

Robert E. Eedick, Sr P.O. Box 413 66018 Jerry D. Yockey 524 Pyle Ft. Scott 66701 Elmo Rosenburg 67038 Edward D. Schmalzried . . . BOO S. Central 67839 Jim Dean Beye P.O. Box 73 67801 Aaron G. Winzer Rt. 2 66002 Loren M. Dupuy 625 S. Poplar 67211

Masters

1st and 3rd Mondays . .

Maurice L. Gleason R.R. 1 Maple Hill, 66507 Jack C. Metz Osborne 67473 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . . Except July and August Dale G. Thomas R.R. 4 Junction City, 66441 1st and 3rd S a t u r d a y s . . Delbert Seuser Rt. 3 Leavenworth 66048 1st and 3rd Mondays. . . Jay Lee Brassfield RT. 1 Box 191 Olathe 66061 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. John Raymond Foister 67342 1st Wednesday Robert F. Hall 66023 1st and 3rd Thursdays Jim E. Ross RR. # 1 67042 2nd and 4th Monday . Chet Foster 67344

Thursday

21, 1874 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 20, 1902 2nd

Oct.

Feb. 16, 1882

Dover

Douglass

Saturday

1st and 3rd Mondays. . . .

1st and 3rd T u e s d a y s . , .

2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

17. 1860 1st

Downs

138 Dover . . . .

151 I Douglass

Oct.

Feb. 22, 1883

Barney

279 1 Dighton

Arcana

Feb. 16, 1887

Dexter

31 I Doniphan . .

2nd

Oct. 21, 1874

Devon

156

Thursday

1st and 8rd Mondays. . . .

Stated Conununicatlon

Feb. 18, 1897

When Chartered

Oct. 20, 1868

Name of Lodge

DeSoto

Location

40 De Soto

No.

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following directory.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

Robert N. Crow R.R. 7 Topeka 66604 Clifford W. Headley Box 67 67437 Andrew E. Olson 66S49 Leroy Jones P.O. Box 156 66020 Theodore Fleck 66021 Wallace M. Long P.O. Box 23 67342 Edmund R. Stucker 6G023 Wm. S. Post, Act'g Secy. 1023 Finney 67042 Alva L. Marr 67344

Charles K. Lawhead, Sr. R.R. 1 Box 550 66018 Richard L. Harper EFD 3 Ft. Scott 66701 Kent Radcliff Box 208 67038 Chester D. Sparks P.O. Box 401 67839 Homer Harold Jones Box 975 67801 Perrin K. Symns R.R. 2 Atchison, 66002 Elvin S. Cox Rose Hill, 67133

Secretaries

CTl

•311

Hancock. .

Rising Sun

F o r t Scott

Formoso .

Equity . . , .

Advance. .

1889

Feb.

19, 1867

1891

Feb.

Oct.

1878

1876

Oct.

Greenwood

Fidelity

1872

1871

Oct.

1870

Oct.

Doric

Oct.

1882

Feb.

Eminence.

1869

Erie

Oct.

1917

1864

1874

1888

1883

1921

. . Neal F. Osborn RED 1 Box 30 67345 1st Wednesday . George L. Hinch R.R. 3 67950 1st and 3rd Thursdays . . . Charles H. Wille 410 N. Wieland 67526 1st Thursday Elbert F. Gibson 110 W. 10th 67637 1st and 3rd Mondays James J. Bezemek 1st and 3rd Fridays RFD # 2 Box 42 67439 Owen Samuel, J r 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . . . 1037 Woodland 66801 Everett Arthur Wright . . . 2nd and 4th Mondays . . . . 67841 Frederick E. Sturm 2nd and 4th Wednesdays . . Box 21 67441 M. Tom Burress 2nd Monday 615 N. Lincoln 66733 Gary L. Pugh 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . . . . 66423 Elden M. Lovelett 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . . . 66026 Jim Gryder 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. . 820 E. First 67046 Larry McGinnis 2nd Tuesday 67047 William Gene Bowser 1st and Srd Tuesdays R.R. Burns 66840 Vernon Moore 2nd and 4th Mondays 66026 I s t and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . . . Verlan W. Broyles Webber, 66980 William N. Vander Beek . . . 326 .4.rch St. I s t and 3rd Fridays Leavenworth 66048 Robert E. Schweikert 20 No. Caldwell 66701

1872 2nd and 4th Thursdays

1924

Feb.

Dec.

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Enterprise.

Ft. Leavenworth

Formoso

336

Florence

Fontana

131

114

163 I Fall River

*106 Eureka . . .

83 Eudora . . .

205 Eskridge

76 Erie

437 Enterprise

Ensign. . .

413 Ensign

. ..

Emporia. .

Ellsworth

Apollo. . . .

Ellinwood.

Elkhart, . .

Meridian. .

• 12 Emporia

146 Ellsworth

•297 I Ellis

217 Ellinwood

FalU

422 E l k h a r t

126 Elk L. Merle Stiles P.O. Box 67 67346 Fred S. Graver Drawer P 67960 John S. Blehm 408 E 6th 67526 A.B.C. Dubach 1310 Washington 67637 Orville E. Brown 219 St. Louis 67439 Kenneth L. Helstrom 23 South West 66801 Eugene Vincent Beggs 67841 Ralph F. Nichols R.R. 6 Abilene, 67410 lildward M. Bowman 209 N. Webster 66733 Dwayne F. Doty 66423 Howard M. Decker 66026 Virgil L. Cox 303 E. Vermont 67046 Jack R. Blankenship 67047 Jimmie B. Cress 66861 Burl L. Kettler RFD # 5 Box 168 Paola 66071 Charles Donald Rowland Formoso 66942 Charles W. Farmer 66043 110 Meadow Lane, Lansing Wilgus Burton Russell Box 110 66701

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Glasco

Glen Elder .

Goff

292

294

430

Geneseo

Girard

361 Geneseo . . . .

Gaylord

....

Gaylord

188

Goff

Glen Elder. . .

Glasco

Girard

Delphian....

.. . .

Gamett

Memphis....

....

Garland

Gardner

Tyrian

108

66 Gardner . . . .

•246

Garden City

Galva

194

261 Golva

Fulton

Galena

.....

Galena

210 Fulton

...

21, 1868 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

16, 1879 2nd Thursday

Oct.

20, 1870 1st Wednesday

Fob. 16, 1922 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 16, 1888 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

Oct.

Feb. 21, 1900 2nd Tuesday

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

18, 1866

Oct.

Feb. 18, 1886 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . .

Oct.

Feb. 19, 1886 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

Feb. 19. 1885 I s t and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

Feb. 22, 1883 2nd and 4th Mondays

20, 1870 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

Oct.

Constellation.

...

Fredonia

Feb. 20, 1895 1st and 3rd Mondays. . . .

Frederick....

Frederick . . .

337

Stated Communication

17, 1877 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

Whin Chartered

Oct.

Name of Lod^e

Frankfort. . ..

Location

Frankfort

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

Winifred B. Lucas 66427 Loren E. Wiens Et. 3 Lyons, 67664 Dwayne L. Clary EFD 4 Box 199 66736 Carl C. Elliott Rt. # 2 F t . Scott, 66701 Marion Eugene Davies 417 W. 12th, 66739 Richard E. Janzen Hesston, Kansas 67062 Charles B. Sinclair 2107 Parkwood 67846 James E. Angell Rt. 1 Box 393 66030 Albert E. Johnston R.R. 1 66741 Richard E. Hawkins 338 W. 7th 66032 Rhett E. Weiser 67638 Oscar M. Drassen 67444 Fred LeRoy Kennedy 109 S. Western Ave. 66743 Marvin D. Chapman Box 618 67445 Daniel E. Winkel 67446 Clarence P. Noe, J r Netawaka, 66516

Masters

For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following directory. Secret&ries Charles F. Jones 66427 Dale 0 . Evans RFD 3 67654 Wayne E. Porter RFD 1 Box 288 66736 Albert M. Oskee RPD 2 Box 46 66738 Gerald Lester Anderson 1000 Dewey 66739 William K. Crouse P.O. Box 65 67443 Clayton F. Ladwig P.O. Box 831 67846 Chester H . Roberts Et. 1 Box 224 61030 John R. Thomas P.O. Box 74 66741 John Robert McCord RFD # 3 66032 Carl E. Motter 67638 Virgil C. Pedigo 1006 S. Main 67444 Thomas A. McCullough 409 S. Western Ave. 66743 Duane L. Gehrke R.R. 2 67446 W. Preston Lowdermilk 67446 Robert S. Collins 66428

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Greenleaf .

Greensburg

Gridley . . .

Gypsum

Haddam

232

293

314

328

226

Harper

206

....

Hays

Haviland. . .

Haviland

409

Hays

Friendship, .

Haven

208

•195

Harveyville.

421 Harveyville

...

Hartford. . .

193 Hartford

Harper

Hamlin

...

Hamilton. . .

Hamlin . . .

186

Mar.

8. 1961

Feb. 18, 1916

Feb. 15, 1882

Feb. 17, 1921

Oct. 17, 1881

Feb. 15, 1882

Oct. 16, 1879

Feb. 20, 1896

Feb. 15, 1882

Halstead. . . .

301 Hamilton

Halstead

Feb. 19, 1890

Feb. 20, 1884

Gypsum City

Feb. 20, 1889

Feb. 15, 1888

Feb. 20, 1884

Feb. 16, 1888

Dirigo

Hebron

Kiowa

Greenleaf.. .

Highland. , .

....

Green

296

Oct. 22, 1874

Great Bend. .

Great Bend

Feb. 15, 1888

Gove County

Grainfield

302

Harold L. Runzel P.O. Box 671 67735 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. . Lawrence Litson Gove, 67736 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . .A r t h u r W. Keffer 1102 Murphy St. 67530 1st WednesdayRalph Shadle 321 Blunt Clay Center, Ks. 67432 Ist and 3rd Wednesdays. Philip C. P a r k e r 66943 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . H a r r y C. Walz 303 W. Florida 67054 2nd Tuesday Charles A. Roth 66852 Ist Tuesday W.m. D. Ringquist . . . . Rt. 2 67448 2nd and 4th Tuesday Melvin Cooper 66944 _^__ 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . . Irvin D. Buller 423 Pine St. 67056 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . . Roy Hayden 66863 2nd and 4th F r i d a y s . . . . Elbridge A. Trull . . . . R.R. 4 66434 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Glen L. Wilson 507 E. 7th St. 67058 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Leonard F. Arnett Emporia 66801 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Sheldon Davis (Edd S. Davis) 66431 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . Marvin E. Harris 67543 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . . Charles E. Southard, J r 67069 I s t Monday Fred G. William» 1300 E. 18th 67601

Feb. 20, 18'89 2nd and 4th Mondays

Goodland. . .

Goodland

•321

Ralph O. Winslow 67448 John W. Lallak 66944 John A. Schowalter 303 Poplar St. 67056 George A. Rose P.O. Box 98, Virgil, 66870 L. Glen Jenkins Reserve 66529 Ellis E. Beal 204 E. 12th St. 67058 .James I. George 66854 Ralph L. James 66431 Gerald Watson 67543 Rodney L. Hannan 67069 Andrew M. Darby 200 W. 2 l 8 t 67601

Arnold J. Hiesterman P.O. Box 218 66943 E v e r e t t E. Keller 215 Elm Drive 67054 Walter I. Mozingo Box 162 66852

Leo J. Schisler P.O. Box 393 67735 Orvis G. Katt 67737 Don C. Heminger P.O. Box 613 67530 Neil Morton 67447

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Kansas

Hiattville

Hiawatha

Hiattville

Hiawatha .

Hoxie

Hoxie . . .

Howard

165

348

327 I H o y t

Hope

Horton .

326

Hoyt

Horton

Cyrus

Hope

288

Holyrood

343

Holyrood

Holton

.,.

Millbrook

Hoisington....

Hoisington

281

•331

Smithton

Hill City .

1 Highland

216

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Stated Communication

I s t and 3 Mondays

1st and 3rd Thursdays

l9t and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

1st and 3rd T u e s d a y s . . .

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

1st and 3rd T u e s d a y s . . .

19, 1890

1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

16, 1893 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . .

21, 1874

19, 1890 2nd Thursday

16, 1887

18, 1892

21, 1863

19, 1890 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

16, 1887 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s .

l a t Thursday

16, 1861 1st and 3rd T u e s d a y s . . .

19, 1908

20, 1889 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

21, 1912

18, 1886 1st Tuesday

17, 1881 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Mar. 17, 1866

Oct.

Feb.

Hepler

398 I Hepler . . •307 Herington

Feb.

Hazelton

Charity

When Chartored

Haysville

Name of Lodge

263

Locatioo

112 I Haysville

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES— -Continued

Wm. I. Goldsmith, J r . P.O. Box 231 67060 Arthur Hardesty P.O. 127 67061 Warren P. Armstrong P.O. Box 236, Girard, 66743 W. H. Alward P.O. Box 71 67449 Charles A. Gift RR # 4 F o r t Scott, 66701

Max L. Folk 67450 Don L. Dicks P.O. Box 103 Enterprise, 67441 Joe Potter 212 W. 14th 66439 Harwood G. Foster 606 E. Elk St. 67349 Dale R. Breit 67740 Franklin Rose P.O. Box 186 66440

Warner Pape, Jr. Robinson, Kansas 66532 J. S. Schmucker P.O. Box 86 66035 Dennis M. Stites R.R. # 1 Wakeeney, 67672 Alfred H. Jonas Rt. 2 Box 84 67544 Paul J. E r n s t 832 Vermont 66436

Secretaries

Masters Guy E. Cantrell 431 N. Kokomo, Derby 67037 Gerald Kaup Waldron 67150 Kenneth W. Armstrong P i t t s b u r g G6762 Milton Brunner 311 S. ' A " 67449 Ronald E. Brown F o r t Scott, Kansas 66701 Dale A. Bruning Leona 66448 Robert L. Garner 66035 Duane A. Nichol R.R. 67642 Orval E . Weeks 519 N. Alexander 67544 James A. Strader R.R. 1 66436 Bobby J. Langston 67450 David L. Recob 66611 3143 Randolph, Topeka, Ks. J a m e s T. Smith 1711 Tara St. Topeka 66611 Donald R. Signer 67349 Robert D. Mahanna 66740 Paul Shipman 4628 N.W. 36th RPD .#3 Topeka 66618

For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following directory.

Huron

Jennings

Jetmore

360

282

Kansas City .

Kansas City

Kansas City .

•271

•272

•822

•369

8 Kansas City .

•

• 96

7 Junction City

Johnson

•

441

11 Jewell

Jamestown

227

....

107

• 38 lola

Hutchinson

Independence

•446

•140

I I Hutchinson I

•124 I Hutchinson

15, 1873

17, 1988

21, 1869

17 1860

19, 1914

20, 1863

19, 1871

22, 1874

16, 1887

Oct.

20, 1870

Mar. 17, 1866

Oct. 20, 18B7

Feb. 26, 192B

Oct.

Feb.

Feb. 21, 1900

Feb. 20, 1884

Oct.

Feb. 26, 1926

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Feb. 19. 1890

Feb. 16, 1887

Robert Sherman jFeb. 17, 1904

Ben H u r

Kaw

Armourdale. . . . Feb. 16, 1887

Delaware

Wyandotte

Union

Johnson

Jewell

Alpha

Jennings

Jamestown

Ida

Fortitude

Hutchinson....

Reno

Bassett

Pacific

72 I Huron

Hugoton

29 I Humboldt

406 I Hugoton

James Elais Nordyke . . . 107 S. Madison 67961 1st and 3rd T u e s d a y s . . . Caroll F. Tipple 419 N. 6th St. 66748 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . . Robert B. Miller .Everest 66424 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . Nyle D. Heller 3209 N. Walnut 67501 Delbert O. Kidwell Every Thursday 1429 Forrest 67601 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, Verlin L. McHenry 1003 W. 17th 67601 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . . Thomas D. Zinser 404 S. 16th 67301 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . . . Willard A. Shields 31 N. 2nd St. 66749 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Carl R. Trude 66948 1st and 3rd Mondays . . . . Lee Taylor 67643 1st and 3rd Mondays. . . . Will D. Hayes 67854 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Harold D. Knarr 66949 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . . Frank Hoopingerner . . . Mentor, 67862 1st and 3rd Thursdays . . J. C. Poe 420 S. Jefferson 66441 I s t and 3rd Fridays Louis Brown 2133 S. 49th St. 66106 1st and 8rd S a t u r d a y s . . . Norman L. Maier 8540 Troup 66112 1st and 8rd T h u r s d a y s . . . Robert William Dickson . 2016 N. 27th 66104 1st and 3rd Thursdays, exc. May, J u n e , July & Aug. Delos Jack Ellis 8038 Greeley, 66109 2nd and 4th Thursdays . . Marvin E. Ury 3409 Silver Ave. 66106 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . Leroy C. Booth 96 S. 16th 66102

2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . .

Albert G. Lindsey P.O. Box 644 67961 Howard E. Morrison P.O. Box 85 66748 William E. Taylor Everest 66424 Phil A. Webster 1610 Linda Lane 67601 Charles H. Chalfant P.O. Box 345 67601 Ka.vmond L. Hutchinson 1015 E. 12th 67601 Harry E. Gorrell P.O. Box 215 67301 Joseph C. Littrell P.O. Box 603 66749 G. Lester Houghton 66948 LeRoy Brown 67643 Paul W. Lucas 67854 Robert J. Johnson 66949 Walter R. Smith P.O. Box 441 67865 Edward C. Verbeke Box 466 606 W. 5th 66441 Robert L. Rumford 728 Minnseota Ave. 66101 J. Charles Walje 2784 N. 75 Terr. 66109 Everett Francis Drake 3600 Walker 66102 Finis V. Swender 6537 W. 49th Mission 66202 Wayne K. Ozias 1629 S. 44th St. 66106 James W. Carpenter 4616 Lafayette 66104

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Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 19, 1890 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Cosmos

LaCrosse

LaCygne

LaHarpe

278 Kiowa

330 LaCrosse .

61 LaCygne

326 LaHarpe

1st and Srd Mondays. .

Lane

389 Lane

17. 1866 1st and Srd Mondays. .

18. 1876 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Oct.

Feb. 20, 1918 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Larned

Latham

167 Lamed . . .

401 Ijatham

Oct.

Acacia

9 fi Lawrence .

•

16, 1867 2nd Thursday

July 14. 1866 2nd Monday

Lawrence

6 IjQwrenee .

•

49 Lansing

Nine Mile

Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Emerald

Feb. 18, 1888 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

Medicine Valley, Feb. 18, 1886 2nd Tuesday

Feb. 19. 1908 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

17, 1867

289 Lakin . . . .

260 Lake City

...

Oct.

16. 1879 2nd and 4th Tuesdays..

Feb. 20, 1884 Ist and 3rd Wednesdays

Mt. Moriah

Ninnescah

888 Eincaid

179 Kinsley

Feb. 28, 1924 2nd and 4th Fridays .

When Chartered

280 Kingman

West Gate.

Name of Lodge

Feb. 18, 1891 Ist and Srd Mondays. . .

Kansas City

Location

. . Kincaid

•488

No. Kenneth E. Prentice . . . . 5407 Ballentine Shawnee Mission 66208 W. Howard Shockey . . . . 66039 Harold A. Forcum 316 S. Main 67068 Dale N. Olsen EFD 67647 Richard L. Black 411 Miller St. 67070 William T. Edwards . . . . Bison. 67620 Gary E. Driskell 66040 James F. Frock Moran, 66756 James Kirby Elsea 67071 Dwane E. Gingerich . . . . P.O. Box 663 67860 Ray Willard Needham . . . . Osawatomie 66064 George L. Payne 103 Crestview 66043 Neal N. Skelton 422 Corse 67560 Harold J. Brewer 67072 Glenn T. Messenheimer . . 2116 Tenn. St. 66044 Harrison K. Traul 2126 Tennessee 66044

Maaters

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see pa«re following directory.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

Secretaries

L. Earl Dingus 66089 Byron Walker 67121 Penalosa Clair H. Penrod 116 W. 5th 67647 William E. Henry P.O. Box 81 67070 William B. Jefferis P.O. Box 663 67648 George A. Teagarden Rt. 1 Box 31 Louisburg, 66068 Sinnie Mog Rt. # 1 66761 Howard E. Shippy R.R. 2 Box 61 67071 James H. Cole P.O. Box 222 67860 Earl L. Lombard 66042 Duane G. Sloan 124 Gaslight Place 66043 Richard A. King P.O. Box 846, 67650 Manley V. Wakefield 67072 George W. Mole 3323 Iowa Lot 210 66044 Clarence E. Kerns 1721 Vermont 66044

Omar I. Armstrong 66101

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Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Lecompton. . ,

Lenexa

Lenora

Joppa

Neosho

Leoti

Lewis

Fargo

Lincoln

Lecompton

....

.. .

Leho

Lenexa

152

420

136

181 Lenora

340 liCOtl

220 Lewis

300 Liberal

164 Lincoln

Corner Stone.

Logan

219 LitUe River

264 Loffan

26 Longton . . .

231 Long Island

Longton

Long Island. .

Linwood

241 Linwood . . .

....

Lindsborg...

397 Lindabors:

27 I LeEoy

228

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Leon

Feb.

287

Oak

Oct.

Mar.

Lebo

Hiram

» 68 Leavenworth

....

King Solomon

• 10 Leavenworth

Lebanon

Leavenworth.

2 licavenworth

•

1874 1st and 3rd Thursdays.

1902 1st Thursday

1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

1888 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

1886 2nd and 4th Thursdays

1912 2nd and 4th Wednesday

1874 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

1888 Ist and 3rd Mondays. . .

1908 1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

1869 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . .

1891 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

1883 1st and 3rd Thursdays. .

1886 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

1878 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

1921 2nd Thursday

1888 1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

1887 2nd and 4th Mondays . .

1868 1st and 3rd Thursdays.

1867 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

1866 1st and Srd Mondays. . . Jack A. Hill R.R. # 3 Box 219 66048 Billy L. Blanck 220 Highland Lansing 66043 Hubert L. Marler Lansing, 66043 Dale E. Merritt 66952 Martin Jones R.R. 2 66866 Marvin E. Grandstaff 66060 Jon R. Spencer Sr 9012 Gillette 66215 Wendell D. Morgan Densmore, Ks. 67633 Robert D. McGavran 67074 Charles J. Purma II 67861 Don R. Wiggins 66857 Manuel J. Rodriguez 67552 Earl J. Hisle 734 N. Roosevelt 67901 A r t h u r W. Howell R.R. # 3 67465 Edward A. Hopkins, Sr 315 Harrison 67456 Thomas U. North Route # 1 66052 Max Lee Alber 67457 Eugene Bennett Et. 4 Phillipsburg 67661 Maynard E. Delimont 67647 Glenn A. Barnaby 67352

Milton C. Dunlap 220 Kingman St. 66048 Ralph E. Wilson P.O. Box 356 66048 Robert A. Visocsky 420 Limit, 66048 Lloyd D. Bradley 66952 Doyle Longhoter 801 Clark, No. 31, Emporia, 66801 Theodore E. Dark 66050 Ben C. Wilcox 9401 Bradshaw 66215 Harold L. Allen 67645 Arley M. Kistler 67074 F o r r e s t D. Faulkner 67861 Lee Anthony 66867 Harold P. Newsom P.O. Box 186 67552 George W. Tull 804 Sycamore 67901 Thomas W. Wilson R.R. # 2 67466 Clifford A. Johnson Smolan 67479 Omar 0 . Browning P.O. Box 84 66062 Dan L. Brayton 67467 A. G. Ellis Cummings Box 334 67646 Harley D. Rife RFD 1 67647 Maurice K. Mustoe Elk City, 67344 to

Madison

Lafayette

19G

Maple Hill

2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . . .

Feb. IB, 1905

Macksville

371

MoCracken

McDonald

388

McDonald

Temple

237

McCrackon

Mayetta

393

Marysville

Centre

147

• 91

Eldora

Maple Hill

370

20. 1870

I s t and 3rd Tuesdays

1st and 3rd Tuesdays

Feb.

17, 1909

Feb. 19, 1886

Feb. 19, 1903

2nd and 4th Wednesdays. .

1st and 3rd Mondays

Feb. 16. 1911 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . .

Oct.

67557

66451 Leslie G. DeWitt 67554 .

Waldo, Kansas 67673

Rt. 1 66053

Masters

67745

Box 86 66753

67656

Topeka 66605

230 Thorp 66861 Merton L. Talbot 1000 N. 8th 66508

67754

06507

66860 Bradford G. Blaker 1816 Cassell Rd. 66502 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. . David Rohla 66956 1st and 3rd Mondays R.H. 3 Arkansas City, 67005

1st and 3rd Fridays

17, 1860 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. .

•Oct. 21, 1874

Oct.

Feb. 15, 1905

18, 1892

Feb.

342

Maple City

Feb. 15, 1882

18, 1859

Oct.

Feb. 17. 1881 1st and 3rd Tuesdays

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 21, 1895

19, 1871 2nd r\nd 4th Mondays . . . .

1st and 3rd Thursdays . .

Oct.

2nd and 4th Mondays

Feb. 17, 1881

Stated Communication

Feb. 20, 1902

When Chartered

192

Euclid

101

Name of Lodge

Blue Hill

Location

198

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following directory.

P.O. Box 22, 67745

Box 6 66763

802 Denver 66861 Edward E. L a t t a 1508 Broadway 66508 Ralph R. Castor 66509 Carl A. Bible P.O. Box 22 67556

RFD 1 66507 Ora R. Coyan Redfield, 66769

2307 Anderson Ave. 66502 Arch Weaverling 622 N. Commercial 66956 Floyd W. Riggs RFD 1 Arkansas City. 67005

P.O. Box 71 G7B57 Dale E. Hess P.O. Box 666 66860

P.O. Box 244 66451 Chester R. Gish Box 755 67554

67648

EFD 1 66053

Secretaries

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22, 1874

Oct.

1, 1923

19, 1885 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s .

2nd and 4th Tuesdays .

2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . .

Feb.

15, 1893 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . .

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s .

Narka

349

17, 1872

Oct.

Muscotah

116

Muscotah

128 i

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Feb. 17, 1881

Feb. 21, 1907 2nd Wednesday

399

Mulvane

1st and Srd Mondays. . .

Feb. 21, 1912

Mullinville

261

Munden

2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . .

Feb. 18, 1886

Mulberry

201

2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Mount Hope. . . . Feb. 19, 1886

2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Mount Hope

17, 1860

Mulberry

Oct.

Feb. 22, 1917 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

1st Thursday

15, 1878 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

19, 1885

Feb. 18, 1886

Mar.

Oct.

Feb.

Feb. 19, 1886

15 1882

1st and 3rd T u e s d a y s . .

Feb.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

18, 1877

19 1885 2nd Thursday

Feb. 16, 1887

Oct.

Feb.

238

Mound City . . .

Mound City

Marmaton

Morland

246

414

Moline

267

Minneapolis....

.Miltonvale

. . Meriden

Minneola

Minneapolis

Meriden

Medicine Lodge . . Delta

McPherson

431

143

242

23G

275

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256 James D. Lobb Rex L. Davis P.O. Box 91 66064 R.F.D. Oskaloosa 66066 William R. Leonard Tom H. Lowman 706 S. Chestnut 67460 906 S. Maple 67460 Kenneth L. Pemberton William E. Kobs P.O. Box 691 67864 67864 James E. McKanna, J r Robert C. Gilmore 67104 P.O. Box 31 67104 Francis T. Jones Claude O. Calkins 66510 R.R. 1 66610 Paul E. Monhollon John F. Berg 66512 RFD 1 66512 Leland H. Walker Gale A. Bradley Aurora 67417 67466 James P. Kay Lloyd Myers 708 Argyle 67467 723 Clay 67467 John Randall Huggard III . . . . Roy A. Irons 67863 67863 David A. Brace 67353 Ira L. Thomas Lawrence A. Ludlum 37353 66766 Paul A. Weast Richard W. Ellis 66756 Stockton, 67669 Leonard M. Paxson Gary R. Goebel 67660 66066 Ralph A. Peatman Richard A. Mayo P.O. Box 293 66066 67108 Frank F. Vollweider C. Irvin McCullough RR # 2 Burrton 67020 66766 Jay W. Cope William C. Perry 67109 66756 Frank Ingalls Orville R. Morris 620 Luella 67110 67109 Eugene 0 . Petere Robert O. Sullivan Cuba 66940 603 S. 4th 67110 Ralph B. F a s s n a c h t 1012 2nd Ave. Horton 66489 Rudolph W. Koukol 66959 Robert C. Brown Ralph E. Lassen Mahaska 66955 P.O. Box 106 66058 Vearl O. Holloway 66960

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Oberlin

• 19 Olathe

186

2S8

384 1 Oak Hill

319

266

199

317 Norcatur

•142

130

191 , Ness City

82 Neosho Falla

....

20, 1870

I s t and 3rd Mondays

20. 1870 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. .

1st Monday

Stated Communication

Oct.

Feb. 17, 1910

When Chartered

Feb. IB, 1882

Nickerson

Olathe

Oct.

18, 1859

Feb. IB, 1893

16, 1879

Feb. 20, 189B

Feb. 18, 1891

Feb. 20, 1889

Feb. 18, 1886

Feb. 17, 1881

Mountain Slope. . Oct.

Oak Hill

Mount Zion

IB, 1878

Oct.

Newton 67B61

Holton 66436 M. Cletson Cox II 23 Country Club Est. 67114

Arnold, Ks. 67B1B

KR 1 667B8

1321 N. Third 667S7

Paradise 676B8

Masters

Clayton, 67629 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . Melvin H. E r h a r d t 401 E. Waverly 676B4 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . . . . 66060 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . . . Arland D. Stephens 67118 1st and 3rd Mondays Manchester 67463 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. . P.O. Box 513 67748 I s t and 3rd Tuesdays 306 E. Commercial 67749 1st and 3rd Mondays 66B18 2nd and 4th Thursdays Except Nov. & Dec. Kt. # 4 Box 69 66061 1st Thursday only . . . .

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . . .

Feb. 20, 1889 2nd Thursday

17, 1872

Oct.

Polar Star

Walnut Valley . . . Feb. 17, 1881 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . . .

Harmony

Name of Lodffe

Natoma

Location

390

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

For location o£ Lodee Halls marked with • sec page following directory.

802 E. Poplar 66061

Milton, 67106 Leonard W. Mcintosh 67472 William Chapman P.O. Box 663 67748 Louis T. Moberly 211 N. Penn. 67749 UhlMarysville, Totten Ks. 66508

Cumminss 66016

314 N. Jones St. 67654

106 E. Broadway 67114 W. Dale Wells P.O. Box 156 67561 Robert Rapp G7653

418 N. 6th 66757 Elmer Guatney 66758 Paschal W. Lundy 67560 Kenneth 66616 R. Keithline

Fayette Z. Spaulding Box 334, 67658

Secretaries

'T3 7: O O to

367

Plains

Pittsburg

Pittsbure

....

Phillipsburg. . .

FhillipsburK

184

•187

Feb. 22, 1917

Perry

4IE

Saturday

1st and Srd Tuesdays. . .

2nd

1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . .

16, 1879 1st Monday

16, 1879 1st Thursday

17, 1872

Feb. 21, 1912

Oct

Oct.

Halcyon

Peabody

120

17, 1872 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Oct.

Parsons

*117

18, 1891 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

Feb.

Parker

21, 1862 1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

1, 1923 1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . Except legal Holidays and Maundy Thursday 18, 1876 1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

22, 1874 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .

841

Oct.

Oxford

166

• 37 Paola

Oct.

Mar.

Overland Park .

Overland Park

•486

Paola

Oct.

Oxford

Dec. 20, 1864 l e t and 3rd T u e s d a y s . . .

. ..

Ottawa

Overbrook

Ridgeway

• 18 Ottawa

21, 1868 I s t and 3rd Thursdays . .

16, 1858 I s t Thursday

Oct.

21, 187B 2nd and 4th Thursdays .

Adams

Oct.

Oskaloosa

Osweffo

Oct.

Saqui

Thursdays.

. ..

18, 1865 1st and ' ' d

15, 1873 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Oskaloosa

Oct.

Osage Valley. . .

Oct.

Osborne

Osawatomle . .

Signal

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Feb.

19, 1896

17. 1881 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Feb.

Osace City

141

Oneida

Onasa

160

Oneida

328

Onasa

188

Glade, 67689 J o h n Depaoli 203 W. Euclid 67661 Melvin Cook 67869

66073

Stanley E. Lantis 67119 G. L. Huntington 6 N. Hospital Dr. 66071 Harry Roger Knight 66072 Noel J. Rike 212 No. 28th 67357 George J . Higgins 208 W. 4th 66866

66B21 Curtis L. Gilmore 66522 Cecil E. Redenbaugh 432 S. 6th 66523 Orlie D. Davidson 510 Brown Cr. Dr. 66064 Robert K. Homier 67473 Charles W. Hime Smith Trailer Ct. 66066 Vernon W. Correll 12 N. Illinois 67356 John L. Heckert 218 Maple 66067 Robert L. Bane 66524 Gary L. Butler 7126 Glenwood 66204

....

Lawrence H. Peck P.O. Box 491 67119 Dale A. Mitchell P.O. Box 332 66071 Merlin D. Funk 66072 J. Eugene Thomasson P.O. Box 824 67357 Harold A. Rood 709 N. Vine 66866 Homer Thomason RR # 1 66073 Peter N. Klein 488 4th 67661 Ronald J . Titterington P.O. Box 407 67661 Harold M. Rickers 67869

Giltner Wegner 66521 Claire B. Sparling 66522 Albert L. Lafferty RFD 1 66623 J. Henry Reb P.O. Box 307 66064 Henry K. Smith 134 N . Oak 67473 Marlin A. Pottorf 66066 Arthur T. Sanders Box 302 67356 Clarence E. Rea 506 S. Poplar 66067 Jesse E. Bean Box 148 66524 Paul E. Murphy 8845 Horton, 66204

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Quenemo

Quinter

270

410

Russell

Sabetha

177 I Russell

102 I Sabetha

. . ..

Hesperian

111 I Rossville . . . I 215 I Rush Center

Walnut City. . .

Robinson

...

1B9 I Robinson

Ashlar

344 Riley

...

Rexford

442

Farmers

Quinter

Quenemo

Republic

...

....

...

Protection

Rob Morris . . . .

Kilwinning....

123 Republic

1C6 Randolph

Protection

884

832 I Preston

•2CB

Feb. 15, 1905 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

McKinley

I I Pratt I

41 I Pomona

1st and 3rd Mondays. . . .

1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . .

17, 1872 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

21, 1874

17, 1878 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . . . .

21, 1875 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Oct.

Feb. 22, 1883 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Oct.

Feb. 18, 1892 1st and 3rd Wednesdays,

Feb. 26, 1926

18, 1876 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 20, 1919 1st and 3rd Thursdays

Oct.

Feb. 18, 191B 2nd and 4th Mondays,

Feb. 16, 1887 I s t and 8rd S a t u r d a y s . . .

Feb. 17, 1909 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 19, 1890 1st and 3rd Thursdays, . .

Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . .

20, 1870 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . . . .

Oct.

EureJca

Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Mondays . . .

When Chartered

Paradise

Name of Lodge

88 I Pleasanton

Location

290 I Plainville .

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No. I

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

Louis L. Trimble 110 S. Madison 67663 Wayne Barber Ellis RR # 1 66075 Louis A. Likes Overland Park, 66212 James E. Petty Box 207 67124 Oren W. Waters .... 67669 Walter Tschanz 67127 Willis H. Kramer . . . . 66528 67752 Orves WilliamN.T.Beeghly Whearty . . . .. . . . 66654 Raymond O. Johnson . . . . 66964 Alonzo Jay Ketchum . . . . 67753 Larry A. Algott R.R. 4 Manhattan 66602 Robert E. Idol 66532 Oscar J. McKenzie RR # 8 Topeka 66604 John L. Collins 67575 James R. Line 29 Ober St. 67665 Ivan J. Newsam 66534

Masters

For location of Lodge Halls marked with • sec page following directory.

Lester C. Lyon 307 S. Broadway 67668 Harold Francis Jones Box 1 66075 R. E. Slamkard Rt. 2 66076 Van Doubek 624 E. School St. 67124 George B. Hartman 67569 Melvin McLaughlin 67127 Loren W. Gray P.O. Box 22 66B2S Gail R. Ringer 67752 Ronald Peter 66654 Glenn W. Farlee 66964 A. J. Ketchum 67753 Calvin E. Burns 66531 Benj. E. Dowell 66532 Charles G. Dayton Rossville, 66533 Chester H. Pfenninger Nekoma 67659 Lyle W. Stambaugh 104 S. Maple 67665 Joseph E. Beyer RFD 3 Box 64 66534

Secretaries

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Scottsville. . . .

Vesper-Olive

Sedgwick

Selden

Seneca

249 Scottsville

136 Sedan

139 Sedgwick

423 Selden

39 Seneca

Rosedale

Lake

Silver Lake

Old Mission . .

•163 1 Shawnee Mission

Shawnee Mission

Ancient Form

• 34 Shawnee Mission .

•333

Shawnee

• 54 Shawnee

Sharon Springs

Anthem

284 Scott City

417 Sharon Springs . .

Lebanon

Twin Grove. . .

Scammon

351 Scammon

221 Scandia

213 Severy

Virginia

315 Savonburg

Satanta

Salina

Saffordville

446 Satanta

• GO Salina

395 Saffordville

Feb. 21, 1912 1st and 3rd Thursdays . . .Roger D. Potter RR # 5 Emporia 66801 Oct. 11, 1867 1st and 3rd Mondays. . . .James R. Winn 515 Washington 67401 Feb. 26, 1925 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . . .Walter F. Walker Feb. 19. 1896 1st and 3rd Thursdays . . . RT # 2 67870 Merrill R. Cunningham Elsmore, 66732 Feb. 16, 1893 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Larry D. Cox Feb. 22, 1888 1st and 3rd Mondays. . . . P.O. Box 73 66773 Larry Dean Johnson Courtland, 66939 Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 3rd Thursdays. . . Curtis G. Sauer 67846 Feb. 19, 1886 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 1312 N. 12th St. Garden City Max W. Croisant Oct. 16, 1878 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . . . RR # 2 Beloit, 67420 Ernest R. Meadows Oct. IB, 1878 2nd Thursday Box 306 67361 Feb. 17, 1921 2nd and 4th Thursdays . . John C. Clark 67136 Oct. 18, 1876 1st and 3rd Thursdays. . . Robert Lee Pope 67767 Feb. 22, 1883 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .. Alvin F. Kussman 608 N. 8th 66638 Feb. 21, 1918 1st and 3rd Thursdays. . Loren H u r t 67137 Feb. 19, 1930 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . . Robert J. Van Allen Mar. 17, 1966 1st Friday Wheeler, 67763 Robert Goul Except July and Aug. Shawnee Mission 66216 William Robbins . Feb. 14, 1961 1st and 3rd Mondays, . James Roger S. Seigel . . 3218 VVillard, Except July, August Leavvood 66206K. G. 66106 and Sept. 3rd Monday. Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Roger "Dennis" Kidwell . . Shawnee Mission 66202 Feb. 15, 1882 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . . James H. Pokorney R.R. # 1 6G539 William M. Goldsmith 920 Walnut Emporia 66801 Jesse M. Ross 216 W. Republic 67401 Harvey L. Henderson P.O. Box 155, 67870 Bobby L. Ackerman 66732 John H. Mussa RFD # 1 Weir, 66781 Floyd O. Johnson 66966 Carl H. O'Hair P.O. Box 463 67871 Samuel W. Motes RFD 2 Beloit, 67420 Eugent M. Keeny, Sr. 120 N. Douglas 67361 Charles R. Harsin 67135 Stanser J. Amack 807 N. Penn. Oberlin 67749 Charles A. J e r m a n e 612 Main 66538 Wm. H. Riggins P.O. Box 11 67137 James L. Withers 67758 Gordon L. Toms Overland Park 66216 .Robert White Curts Dr. K. J. Maynard 411 W. 62nd Terr. 66205 Shawnee Mission 66205 Glenn H. Palmer Kansas City, 66105 Charles L. Wilson P.O. Box 234 66539

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Feb. 19, 1885 1st and 3Td T h u r s d a y s . .

Feb. 26, 1926 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s .

Oct.

Feb. 19, 1914 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Stafford

Stanley

Sterling

St. Francis

262 Stafford

444

171 ; Sterling

404

Sublette

....

864 Summerfield

812

189 Stockton

62 St. Marys . . .

264 St. John

St. Francis

Stanley

Feb. 19, 1886 1st Monday

18, 1877 1st Tuesday

Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . .

Feb. 19, 1896

Santa Fe

Summerfield...

1st and Srd Thursdays . .

Feb. 17, 1881 1st Thursday

Newahcuba

Pottawatomie. . . Feb. 16, 1882 1st Wednesday

Ionic

1st and Srd Mondays. . .

Oct.

Spring Hill

66 Spring Hill

16, 1867

I s t and Srd Wednesdays

...

Feb. 16, 1898

Spivey

847

388 Spearville

I s t and 3rd Tuesdays.

Feb. 17, 1909 1st and 8rd Thursdays

Spearvllle

21, 1876

Oct.

Haven

167 South Haven .

19, 1871 2nd and 4th Tuesdays

Solomon City . . . Oct.

174 Smith Centeo:

Feb. 22, 1883 I s t and 3rd Thursdays

When Chartered

106 Solomon

Sincerity

Name of Lodge

18, 1877 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

Simpson

Location

Western Star . . . Oct.

214

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued

Oran E. Sams Glasco 67456 J. McDonald Carroll 66967 J a m e s B. Parmenter . . ". 323 W. Fourth 67480 Charlie Volavka, J r . . . , Caldwell, 67022 C. E. McKee III 67876 Bobbie R. Oiler 67142 Jerry L. Gibson 66083 Leroy M. Meyer EFD 1 67578 Clifford W. Johnson . . . Kansas City, Mo. 64131 Billy G. Taylor 67579 Edward P. Schultz 67766 Wm. F. Symns 67576 Henry W. Beseau . . . 66536 Charles A. Karr 67669 Michael Sherwood 67877 Frank I. Knowles 66641

Masters

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following directory.

Dale J. Shurts RED 4 Beloit 67420 Roy W. Lumpkin 66967 John W. Willey III 317 E. Seventh 67480 Kenneth Mirt 67140 H. B. Leidigh 67876 Howard Dixon 67142 Glenn F. Wiswell 66083 John L. Rigg 310 N. Green 67578 James E. Harris Box 263 66228 Howard McCrum 67679 Harvey J. Stewart 67766 Jack D. Hearn 67676 Donald E. Beseau 66536 Robert L. Hamilton 609 N. Ash 67669 Ethan Quakenbush Box 27, 67877 Harry E. Miller Beattie. 66406

Secretaries

Woodson

....

...

....

121 Toronto

30 Towanda

362 Tribune

•364 Valley Center

115 Uniontown . .

1893 2nd and 4th Mondays . . . .

1867 1st and 3rd Mondays. . . .

1899 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

1928 2nd and 4th Wednesdays .

1872 1st Monday

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Mar.

Oct.

1902 I s t and 3rd Mondays. . . .

1872 1st and 8rd Mondays. . . .

1957 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Mar.

1889 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . .

1884 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

Feb.

1870 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . .

Oct.

18«7 l e t and 3rd Fridays

Oct.

. Feb.

...

Valley Center.

Excelsior

Ulysses

436 Ulysses

....

Turon

Troy

Horace

36S Turon

.......

Seabrook

•386 Topeka

66 Troy

Siloam

•226 Topeka

Towanda

Golden Rule

• 90 Topeka

Topeka

Orient

....

• 61 Topeka

1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

1881 I s t and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Oct.

Feb.

Henri

190 Toneranoxie

• 17 Topeka

1874 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . .

Thayer

Oct.

Albert Neese. . .

149 Thayer

1889 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

1948 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb.

Syracuse

309 Syracuse

248 Tecumseh

891 Sylvia

1911 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . .

1899 1st Tuesday

Feb.

Sylvan G r o v e . . . Feb.

Sylvia

369 Sylvan Grove

John Q. Hupfer Hunter, 67452 C. Earl Thompson 67581 Bob G. Salter Box 769 67878 Vernon Hill Et. 1 Berryton, 66409 Kenneth E. Smith 66776 Adam Dean Freeman RFD # 1 . . Box B6-V Leavenworth 66048 Harold H. Campbell 3463 Mayo 66611 Connie H. Tubbs 2747 Faxon Dr. 66605 EuKene O. Sturm, 6026 N.W.. . Greenhills Rd. 66618 Warren E. Walquest 1150 WoodhuU 66604 Albert E. Janosik 4848 W. 22nd 66614 Paul DeGraffenreid 66777 Bobby L. Miller 1121 Fultz Wichita 67217 Clarence L. Sawyer 67879 Robert L. Guier P.O. Box 325 66087 Paul G. Grill 67583 John Mark Sweangen R.R. 3 67880 Leslie E. Dixon, 1414 S. Judson, F t . Scott 66701 Joseph J. Oliphant, 1514 W. . . 18th St., Wichita, 67203

Delmar W. Vonada 67481 Ona G. Ellis Stafford, 67578 .Joseph Woelfel P.O. Box 146 67878 Clarence Lyden, 5900 N.W. Glenwood Dr., Topeka 66618 Ralph E. Studebaker 66776 John Raymond Williams P.O. Box 533 66086 Charles L. Gleason 2300 W. 30th 66611 Kenneth N. Pomeroy 1175 Collins 66604 William R. Kendall, RR No. 3 Hwy. No. 4 66608 J. Robert Swan 2320 Moundview 66614 John B. Schlarb 510 Garfield 66606 Leslie H. Sherman 66777 Clarence C. Campbell P.O. Box 65 Benton 67017 Lawrence E. Abbott 67879 James B. Goss P.O. Box 121 66087 Orville E. Waters Box 6 Turon, 67688 James F. Beveridge P.O. Box 491, 67880 Wm. Virgil Miller 66779 George W. Riggs 128 S. Cedar 67147

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Feb. 20, 1884

21, 1869

19, 1871

20, 1870

21, 1868

Feb.

Oct.

Feb. 19, 1885

Feb. 16, 1887

Feb. 17, 1898

Feb. 18, 1886

Feb. 17, 1909

WaKeeney

Wakefield

Vulcan

Wamego

Frontier

Sutton

Wathena

Waverly

Black Diamond.

Wellington....

Wellsville

Westmoreland.

White C i t y . . . .

White Cloud. . .

. ..

WaKeeney . . .

•.• .

Walnut

Wamego

Waterville . . .

... •

Wakefield

Washington . .

....

Wakarusa

Wathena

Waverly

Weir

Wellington

Wellsville

Westmoreland

White City . .

White Cloud .

. ..

Oct.

Feb. 20, 1913 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

...

Oct.

Wakarusa

21, 1869

21, 1874

16, 1882

Masters

Scott H. Misenhelter 66088 Myron D. Kidwell, 1907 Wilcox Ct, Topeka 66608 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . . . George W. Adams 416 West 8th 67672 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . . . Robert E. Kern 67487 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . LeRoy Church 66780 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Fred L. Baker, J r . R.F.D. 2 Westmoreland 66549 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . . Except Dec 2nd Thur. only Floyd D. Sorrick 66D68 1st and 3rd Thursdays. . Francis O. Arganbright 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 66648 Donald G. Simpson 2nd and 4th Mondays 66090 Don Masten 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . 66871 Arthur A. Hartshorn, 806 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . Turner Ct, Pittsburg, 66762 Raymond J. Heyen 1st and 3rd Mondays. . . P.O. Box 27 671B2 Jack Carrow 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . 66092 Roy R. Pfrang 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Wheaton 66651 2nd Monday Dewuain J. Sams 66872 Warren Denton 66094

Stated Communication

18, 1859 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

When Chartared

Valley Falls

Name of Lodge

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued.

location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following directory.

Valley Falls .

Location

For

Norris N. Loyd I 66094

66872

Ray H. Gray 66088 Charles N. Yenkey 1701 S.W. 66, Topeka 66619 Ernest H. Hillman 620 7th St. Wakeeney 67672 Robert W. Lewis 102 7th St. 67487 Harry C. Kennedy R.R. 2 66780 T. Leroy Stewart 611 Vine St. 66547 Arthur A. Duston P.O. Box 173, 66968 E r n e s t E. Clark 66548 Vearl M. Webb Elwood, 66024 Harry M. Snyder 66871 Chester C. Trewatha 66781 Richard C. Bead P.O. Box 1 67152 Charles Forrest Bell P.O. Box 365 66092 Cloyde A. Lee 66549 George J. Scott

Secretaries

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Wilmore

Wilsey

Samaria

Jefferson

Windom

Winfield

Wallace

Xenia

Gilead

Stan Smart

Wichita

WilllamBbarj;

Wilmore

Wilsey

Wilson

Winchester

Windom . , . .

Winfield

Winona

Xenia

Yates Center

Zenda

•313

•483

224

412

382

298

•110

318

144

378

276

Anchor

. . ..

Wichita

•303

....

...

Bostor G. Brown

. . ..

Wichita

*168

Wichita

Trinity

Albert P i k e . .

North Star

....

Wichita

Sunflower

• 99 Wichita

....

• 86 Wichita

Yorli

Whiting

.,..

Whiting . . . .

260

• 67 Wichita

Whitewater....

Whitewater .

180

19, 1886

12. 1947

2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

3rd Monday

1st and 3rd Mondays . . .

1, 1923

17, 1872

16, 1887

20, 1870

16, 1888

17, 1909

15, 1873

17, 1806

Wednesday

Saturday

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

1st

1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

2nd and 4th Mondays. .

1st

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

1st and 3rd Mondays

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

1st and 3rd T u e s d a y s . .

Feb. 21, 1907 2nd Wednesdays

Oct.

Feb. 20, 1889

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Feb. 17, 1916

Feb. 20, 1884

Mar.

Feb. 12, 1963

Feb. 20, 1895 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s .

19, 1871 1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

Feb. 16, 1944

Oct.

Feb. 20, 1889

Mar. 13, 1968

Feb.

Jimmie Allen Jackson 67164 Paul Scheid 66662 Harry M. Aikin 335 N. Gordon 67203 David M. Birmingham 3609 S. Handley 67213 Eugene C. Allen 406 N. Green 67214 Carl W. Underwood 915 N. Country Acres 67212 Joseph :L. Patten, 1321 . . . . aeece Rd., Goddard 67211 Raymond D. Cowles 1727 Joann 67203 George C. Helterbrand 4901 E. Orme 67218 John W. Kendall, J r RFD 1 66095 Lester Fry, J r 07166 Frank E. Munsell 66873 Gary C. Runnalls 67490 Victor Hiebsch 66097 Charles L. Rostine 67491 Orville E. Wesseler 312 College 67156 Michael L. Baughn Brewster, 67732 Thomas C. Johnson Bronson 66716 Francis D. Jackson 713 S. Lincoln 66783 Nelson C. Jacobs 67169 Robert P. Lamb 67154 Walton E. Priest 66562 Leroy L. Loggins 4401 W. 3rd 67212 Harold R. Teachman 320 Va South Broadway 67202 Lloyd D. Williams 220 W. 13th 67203 Donald L. Doll 1609 Lotus 67213 Woodrow W. Coleman 328 E. First 67202 David 0. Martindale 1615 Payne 67203 Earl C. Hamlin 3755 E. Douglas 67218 Ervin A. Chambers RFD 1 66096 Donald York 67166 Kenneth D. Hutchinson Delavan 66847 John J. Moeller 67490 Charles M. Fulton 66097 Everett G. Thurstin 67491 Stanley J. Cornell 617 E. 13th 67156 Emerson D. Lahman 67764 (!]lifford Van Nice Box 24 Humboldt 66748 Carl F. Harder 201 S. Prairie 66783 James W. Jacobs 67169

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LOCATION OF LODGE HALLS 2 - - 4 2 1 Delaware St. 3 - —728 Minnesota Ave. 5 - - 5 th & Kansas 6 - - 1 0 0 1 Massachusetts St. 7 - - 7 2 2 % N. Washington St. 8 - - 1 5 % Scott Ave. 9 - —1001 Massachusetts St. 1 0 - - 4 2 1 Delaware St. 1 2 - - 4 2 8 Merchant St. I B - - 2 0 0 1 5 Lakin St. 1 7 - —30th and MacVicar 1 8 - - 4 2 2 S. Main St. 1 9 - - 1 1 8 N. Chestnut St. 3 4 - - 6 1 6 1 Slater 3 7 - —101 E. Miami Ave. 3 8 - - 8 % N. Washington St. 5 1 - —30th and MacVicar 5 4 - —11111 Johnson Drive 5 7 - - 8 4 1 North Market St. 6 0 - —336 S. Santa P e St. 6 8 - —421 Delaware St. 7 4 - - 5 2 6 % State St. 8 6 - - 3 2 0 % S. Broadway 9 0 - - 9 0 1 W. Lyman Ave. 9 1 - - 1 7 3 2 Center 9 6 - —8604 Parallel, Kansas City 9 7 - - 1 2 4 % S. Main St. 9 8 - - 1 1 0 N. W. Third St. 9 9 - - 2 2 0 W. Thirteenth St.

102- - 1 3 1 West Ninth St. 103- - 1 0 2 N. Highland Ave. 106- - 6 0 0 % N. Main St. 110- - 1 1 0 E. Eighth St. 117- —102 North 17th 124- —14th & Adams 133- —202 South B St.

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- 1 2 3 % W. Main St. - 6 % N . Walnut St. -106 E. Broadway -124 S. Washington St. - 5 2 0 1 West 76th St. Shawnee Mission -212 N o r t h W e s t St. -122 South Main St. - S i x t h and Pine S t s . - E l e v e n t h a n d Main S t s . - 1 0 4 % W e s t Main St. - 2 1 6 W e s t Crawford —North Central Ave. -214 W . - 1 4 t h - 4 0 3 % N . Main St. - 1 2 3 % S. Main St. - 1 7 3 2 % North 26th St. - 8 0 3 N . Seventh St. - 1 0 1 6 % W a s h i n g t o n St. - 3 2 8 E. F i r s t St. - 2 1 6 N . Franklin - 1 0 8 S. Broadway - K e a r n e y Ave. - 3 2 0 % S. Broadway - 1 0 t h & Main St. -1422 South 30th - 1 2 3 N . Vine St. - 6 1 6 1 Slater - 1 0 8 % N. Ash St. - 9 4 3 1 S. 63th St. E a s t - 2 0 2 4 Quindaro Blvd. - 1 9 0 0 J a m e s St. - 3 7 5 5 E. Douglas Ave. - 8 1 0 9 Overland P a r k Drive —25th and New Jersey S t s . —14th & Adams

March

1974-75

G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S

281

DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS Year of Service

1856-59 1860 1861-65 1866-67 1868-70 1871-72 1873-74 1875 1876 1887 1878 1879-80 1881-82 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1883

1889 1890 1891 1892 1893

Name and Lodge Membership

Date of Death

Richard R. Rees, Leavenworth No. 2 11-19-1875 George H . Fairchild, St. John No. 26 Jacob Saqui, Washington No. 5 6-14-1867 Moses S. Adams, King Solomon No. 10 12-25-1900 John H. Brown, King Solomon No. 10 3-12-1893 John M . Price, Washington No. 5 10-30-1900 Owen A. Bassett, Acacia No. 9 7-19-1896 Isaac B. Sharp, Wyandotte No. 3 6-21-1884 Jacob D. Rush, Rising Sun No. 8 10-26-1904 John Guthrie Orient No. 51 7- 1-1906 Edwin D. Hillyer, Valley Falls No. 21 12-11-1892 Joseph D . McCleverty, Rising Sun No. 8 5-30-1904 William Cowgill, Constellation No. 95 6-19-1889 George S. Green, Lafayette No. 16 5-19-1905 James Jay Buck, Emporia No. . 12 9-04-1917 Matthew M. Miller, Clay Center No. 134 11-29-1918 Silas E. Sheldon, Topeka No. 17 4-19-1900 Henry C. Cook, Adams No. 63 6-12-1898 Watson M . Lamb, Sterling No. 171 8-13-1924 George C. Kenyon, Benevolent No. 98 4-13-1919 John C. Postlethwaite, Lafayette No. 16 11-26-1910 Andrew M. Callaham, Topeka No. 17 7-13-1902 David B. Fuller, Fidelity No. 106 5-17-1915 William D. Thompson, Minneapolis No. 143 3-05-1903

Cemetery

Location

Mt. Muncie

Leavenworth

Mt. Vernon

Atchison

Canon City . . C a n o n City, Colo. Mt. Muncie

Leavenworth

Oak Hill

Atchison

Oak Hill

Lawrence

Woodlawn

Kansas City, Ks.

Mt. Hope

San Diego, Calif.

Topeka Topeka Valley Falls Rose Hill Section . . V a l l e y Falls Evergreen

Ft. Scott

Fredonia

Sun Set

Manhattan

Maplewood

Emporia

Mt. Hope

Topeka

Lakeview

Cleveland, Ohio

Oswego

Sunset Mem. Park

Cremated

...Hoquiam, Wash.

Seattle,

Wash.

Wallace

Jewell

Topeka

Greenwood County

Eureka

Highland

Minneapolis

282 Year of Service

1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E Name and Lodge Membership

Date of Death

George W. Clark. Royal No. 192 3-31-1934 Tames H . McCall, Wichita No, 99 8-11-1925 Chiles C. Coleman, Clay Center No. 134 3-05-1911 William M. Shaver, Magnolia No. 231 7-06-1916 Maurice L. Stone, Wamego No. 75 5-23-1921 Henry C. Loomis, Winfield No. 110 10-14-1905 Charles J. Webb, Siloam No. 225 1-03-1928 Perry M. Hoisington, Magnolia No. 231 3-21-1933 Thomas E. Dewey, Benevolent No. 98 6-09-1906 Bestor G. Brown, Siloam No. 225 7-10-1917 Thomas G. Fitch, Albert Pike No. 303 3-12-1928 Samuel R. Peters, Newton No. 142 4-12-1910 Thomas L. Bond, John H . Brown No. 216 7-29-1938 Edward W. Wellington, Ellsworth No. 146 2-18-1925 Henry E. Mason, Tyrian No. 246 5-04-1927 Fred Washbon, Harper No. 206 7-12-1914 Marion K. Brundage, Ellsworth No. 146 7-18-1936 Alex A. Sharp, L a m e d No. 167 12-06-1942 William E. Hutchison, Santa Fe No. 312 4-05-1952 Elrick C. Cole, Gt. Bend No. 15 2-04-1938 Charles H. Chandler, Orient No. 51 12-18-1917 â&#x20AC;¢ William L. Burdick, Lawrence No. 6 6-11-1946 Giles H. Lamb, Gilead No. 1 4 4 ' 11-19-1937 Charles E. Lobdell, L a m e d No. 167 1-29-1949 William I. Stuart, Troy No. 55 11-27-1925

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Cemetery

Fairlawn

Location

Okla. City, Okla.

Highland Clay Center Topeka

Wichita Clay

Center Topeka

Wamego City

Wamego

Union

Winfield

Nortonville

Greenwood

Newton

Abilene

Top=ka Old Mission Mausoleum

Topeka Wichita

Greenwood

Newton

Gypsum Hill Ellsworth

Salina Ellsworth

Mt. Hope

Topeka

Harper

Russell

Carlisle

Carlisle, Penna.

Valley View Gt. Bend City Bazaar

Garden City Great Bend Bazaar

Swan Point . . . . P r o v i d e n c e , R.I. Yates Center Hanover Mt. H o p e

Yates Center Hanover, N.J. Hiawatha

1974-75 Year of Service

1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1935 1936 1937 1939 1940 1941 1944 1945 1946 1947

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S Name and Lodge Membership

Owen J. Wood, Siloam No. 225 Hugh P. Farrelly, Cedar No. 103 Ben S. Paulen, Constellation No. 95 John McCullagh, Galena No. 194 Richard E. Bird, Albert Pike No. 303 Elmer F. Strain, Orient No. 51 Charles A. Loucks, Emerald No! 289 John W. Nielson, St. John No. 113 Charles N. Fowler, Salina No. 60 Ferris M. Hill, Emporia No: 12 George F. Beezley, Girard No. 93 Jay B. Kirk, lola No. 38 J. Forrest Ayres, Greenleaf No. 232 John M. Kinkel, Reno No. 140 George O. Foster, Lawrence No. 6 Otto R. Souders, Wichita No. 99 James H. Wendorff, King Solomon No. 10 Charley B. Erskine, Preston No. 283 Claud F. Young, Rising Sun No. 8 Arthur H. Strickland. Kaw No. 272 Roscoe E. Peterson, L a m e d No. 167 James H. Trice, Delta No. 77 Harry D. Evans, Eureka No. 88 Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville No. 371 James H. Stewart, Jr. Albert Pike No. 303

Date of Death

283

Cemetery

Location

10-18-1937 Topeka

Topeka

11-17-1926 Elmwood

Chanute

7-11-1961 Fredonia

Fredonia

12-06-1937 Mt. Hope

Webb City, Mo.

1-10-1955 Maple Grove 10-05-1956 Mt. Hope

Wichita

(Abbey)

12-28-1960 Lakin 6-13-1943 Pleasant Hill Rose Lawn 4-24-1941 Mem. Park 6-17-1964 Maplewood 3-25-1964 Girard 7-18-1955 Highland 2-13-1961 Greenleaf City 3-09-1941 Maple Grove 10-03-1942 Oak Hill 1-21-1964 Maple Grove 6-07-1949 Mt. Muricie

Topeka Lakin Concordia Salina Emporia Girard lola Greenleaf Wichita Lawrence Wichita Leavenworth

6-01-1951 Cimarron

Cimarron

3-05-1968 Evergreen

Ft. Scott

9-29-1971 Highland Park . .Kansas City Ks. 2-05-1974 Larned 6-08-1970 Highland

Lamed Medicine Lodge

5-16-1952 Pleasanton

Pleasanton

1-15-1965

Macksville

Farmington

9-18-1965 Maple Grove

Wichita

284 Year of Service

1948 1950 1951 1953 1955 1956 1962

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E Name and Lodge Membership

E. Glenn Robison, Hebron No. 314 Lynn R. Brodrick, Marysville No. 91 Clarence G. Nevins, St. Bernard No. 222 D . Bruce Newton, Albert Pike No. 303 Scott E. Kelsey, Topeka No. 17 Karl J. Bauragartner, Goodland No. 321 A r m a n d H . Bishop, Parsons No. 117

Date of Death

Cemetery

1-11-1964 Gridley 1-29-1958 Marysville

March

Location

Gridley Marysville

5-26-1961 Maple Grove

Wichita

7-02-1966 Wichita Park

Wichita

4-15-1971 Topeka

Topeka

8-28-1973 Goodland 2-03-1968 Memorial Lawn

Goodland Parsons

(Above information compiled by R . ' . W-'- Robert H . Arnold, Deputy Grand Master 1974-1975. T h e Grand Lodge of Kansas is deeply indebted to him for the more t h a n a year of time spent in gathering the above information).

DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS John A. Ferrell—died June 2 1 , 1922 B. Harold Groff—died October 28, 1950 Robert E. Ferguson—died May 7, 1970

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L I V I N G P A S T G R A N D M A S T E R S AND ADDRESSES 1934—James A. Gassier Warren Hotel McPherson 67460 1938—Henry S. Buzick, Jr. P.O. Box 8 Sylvan Grove 67481 1942—Cline C. Curtiss 280 S. G r a m Colby 67701 1943—Charles S. McGinness 320 W. 8th St. Topeka 66601 1949—William H. Harrison 10036 Lancaster Drive Sun City, Arizona 85351 1952—S. Allan Daugherty 401 S. Seneca Wichita 67213 1954—Floyd S. Ecord P.O. Box 188 Burlington 66839 1957—Richard L. Becker P.O. Box 483 CoffeyviUe 67337 1958—Earl R. Brown P.O. Box 397 Plains 67869 1959—Addison C. Irby 710 W. 8th St. Fort Scott 66701 1960—Ray W. Kinzie Woodlawn Care Home 1600 S. Woodlawn Wichita 67207 1961—John H. Murray 1020 S. 4th St. Leavenworth 66048

1963—Ben W. GraybiU P.O. Box 6 Shawnee Mission 66201 1964—Arthur C. Hodgson Box 666 Lyons 67554 1965—Owen E. Hodgson 660 Highland Ave. Salina 67401 1966—William E. Montgomery 106 N. Main Syracuse 67878 1967—William E. Bradford 707 Vine Wamego 66457 1968—Thomas C. Raum, Jr. 71 Mission Road Wichita 67207 1969—Carroll C. A m e t t 1308 West Central El Dorado 67042 1970—H. Jackson Staton P.O. Box 85 St. John 67576 1971—Robert D. Caplinger R.F.D. 2 Effingham 66023 1972—Richard D. Kelsey R.F.D. 1 Rossville 66533 1973—J. Fred Williamson 310 South Purdy Lyons 67554 1974—Forrest D . Haggard 7600 West 75th St. Overland Park 66204

GRAND TREASURERS 1856—Beverlin Beck 1857—Isaac N. Roberts 1858-1891—Christian Beck 1892-1902—R. E. Torrington 1903-1909—Albert Sarbach

1910-1933—W. Frank March 1934-1937—John McCuUagh 1938-1961—Ben S. Paulen 1961-1968—Floyd A. Pahner 1968—William E. Montgomery

286

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

• GRAND 1856— C . T. Harrison 1857-1860—Charles Mundee 1861-1870—Erasmus T.^'Carr 1871-1893—John H. Brown Interim Grand Secretary May 1, 1893-Feb. 22, 1894 — M a t t h e w M. Miller 1894-1928—Albert K. Wilson

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SECRETARIES 1929-1953—Elmer F. Strain 1954-1958—Arthur H . Strickland 1959-1971—Charles S. McGinness Interim Grand Secretary May 13-uly 3 1 , 1971 —Ben W. Graybill 1971—Albert O. Arnold, Jr.

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT NOT

CHARTERED

Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver L o d g e ) , 1860; Englevale, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Lecompton ( G e a r y ) , 1857; Leota, 1878; Lindsborg, 1884; Lindsay (Friendship), 1868; Opolis, 1855: Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903: White Water, 1927.

LODGES 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; Owen A. Bassett No. 367, with Pittsburg No. 187, 1911; 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; Bluff City No. 313, 1897; Bluff City No. 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No. 190, 1937; Brookville No. 209, 1963; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato No. 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Burrton No. 182, with Halstead No. 46, 1969; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) No. 164, 1894; Chanute (King David) No. 416, with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Clifford (Whitewater) No. 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1867; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 87, 1879; Codell No. 418, with Paradise No. 290, Plainville, 1968; Corning No. 13, with Seneca No. 39, 1968; Coyville No. 57, 1955; Deerfield No. 432, with Lakin (Emerald) No. 289, 1965; 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) No. 20, 1863; Ebson (Salem) No. 228, 1939; Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard No. 93, 1932; Fostoria No. 392 with Westmoreland No. 257, 1974; 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 Indiana Territory, 1878; Freeport No. 389, with Stohrville No. 368, 1971; Garfield No. 235, with Ashlar No. 344, 1972; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Gove City No. 302 and Grainfield No. 381, to form Gove County No. 302, 1965; Greeley No. 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Granda No. 53, name changed and lodge moved to Wetmore No. 53, 1883; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937; Grinnell No. 448 with Oakley No. 253, 1973; Hanover (Star) No. 69, 1919; Havensville No. 34, with Onaga No. 188, 1964; Hiawatha (Triune) No. 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25. 1862: Ida No.

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170, 1881; Indianola No. 34, (later. Great L i g h t ) , 1887; Irving No. 112, with Blue Rapids No. 169, 1958; Isabel No. 400, with Delta (Medicine Lodge) No. 77, 1973; Kanorado No. 443, with Goodland No. 321, 1960; Kensington No. 405, with Western Star No. 174, 1973; Kickapoo (Potter) No. 4, with Easton No. 45, 1973; Kingsdown No. 447, with Bucklin (Grandview) No. 376, 1965; Kirwin No. 175, with Phillipsburg No. 184, 1967; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Landmark (Mound Valley) No. 218, with Altamont No. 69, 1973; 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 No. 170, with Frontier No. 104, 1962; Louisburg No. 180, 1894; Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Marquette No. 353, with Lindsborg No. 397, 1967; Milan No. 255, with .4rgonia No. 285, 1968; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 43, 1875; Moundridge No. 346, with Galva No, 251, 1968; Mt. Pleasant No. 58, 1888; Morrill No. 373, with Hamlin No. 185, 1969; Nemaha No. 13 (Corning), with Seneca No. 39, 1968: Neosho Rapids No. 77 (Changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Navada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; New Albany No. 81, with Constellation No. 95, 1973; 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; Olive No. 350, with Vesper No. 136, 1972; 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; O t t u m w a No. 11, 1863 and 1871; Paola (Miami) No. 69, with Paola No. 37, 1876; Pardee (dispensation Lincoln, charter Center) No. 69, 1971; Paris No. 22, 1871; Piper No. 385 with Delaware No. 96, 1937; Parkerville No. 385, with Delaware No. 96, Pomona No. 138, 1901; Potwin No. 228, with Towanda No. 30, 1969; Powhattan No. 363, with Hiawatha No. 35, 1971; Pretty Prairie No. 428, with Cable No. 299, 1967; Rosalia No. 434, with Leon (Joppa) No. 223, 1961; Randall No. 304, with Jewell No. 11, 1966; 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; Scranton No. 407, with Carbondale No. 70, 1971; Seneca No. 39, 1875; Severance No. 313, with Smithton No. 1, 1951; Shawnee No. 54, 1928; Smoky Valley No. 209, with Salina No. 60, 1967; Saltville .No. 59 ( B a r n a r d ) , with Lincoln No. 154, 1973; Soldier No. 240, with Circleville No. 20, 1967; Springdale No. 152, 1887; Stanton No. 18, 1963; 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 H u r No. 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) No. 181, 1885; Twin Springs Lodge No. 61 changed to LaCygne Lodge No. 6 1 , and moved to LaCygne, 1870; Tyro No. 386, with Caney No. 324, 1966; U r b a n a No. 239, with Erie No. 76, 1969; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Vermillion No, 320, with Frankfort No. 67, 1968; Virginia City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Montana, 1886; 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. 5 3 , with Polar Star No. 130, 144; White Water (Brainerd No. 280, 1927; Winfield No. 98, with Adelphia No. 110, 1903.

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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

G R A N D L O D G E S I N C O R R E S P O N D E N C E W I T H T H E G R A N D LODGE O F K A N S A S : ALSO T H E N A M E S AND ADDRESSES O F G R A N D SECRETARIES Alabama—Penson R. Graham, P.O. Box 6195, Montgomery 36106 Arizona—^James M. King, 345 West Monroe, Masonic Temple, Phoenix 85003 Arkansas—Jack B. Donham, Albert Pike Memorial Temple, 700 Scott St., Little Rock 72201 California—Edward H. Siems, 1111 California St., San Francisco 94108 Colorado—Dean C. Settle, 300 Masonic Temple, 1614 Welton, Denver 80202 Connecticut—William Campbell, P.O. Box 250, Wallingford 06492 Delaware—James B. Kilvington, 818 Market St., Wilmington 19801 Dist. of Columbia—William H . Minnick, Masonic Temple, 801 13th N.W. Washington 20005 Florida—William A. Whitcomb, 220 Ocean St., Jacksonville 32202 Georgia—Carl F. Lester, 811 Mulberry, Macon 31201 I d a h o ^ G i f f o r d R. Shaffer, P.O. Box 1677, Boise 83701 Illinois—Paul R. Stephens, P.O. Box 110, Rushville 62681 Indiana—Dwight L. Smith, Masonic Temple, Indianapolis 46204 Iowa—Charles T. Jackson, P.O. Box 279, Cedar Rapids 52406 Kentucky—J. C. McClanahan, 1000 S. 4th St., Louisville 40203 Louisiana—D. Peter Laguens, Jr., 1300 Masonic Temple, New Orleans 70130 Maine—Peter C. Schmidt, 415 Congress, Portland 04111 Maryland—Stanley R. Uppercue, 205 N. Charles St., Masonic Temple, Baltimore 21201 Massachusetts—Robert P. Beach, 186 Tremont, Boston, 02111 Michigan—Royce E. Curliss, Masonic Temple, 233 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids 49502 Minnesota—Harvey R. Hansen, St. Paul Masonic Center, 200 East Plato Blvd., St. Paul 55107 Mississippi—Cecil A. Thorn, Box 1030, Meridian 39301 Missouri—Frank A. Arnold, 3681 Lindell, St. Louis 63108 Montana—Donald W. Schenck, P.O. Box 1158, Helena 59601 Nebraska—Norris W. Lallman, 201 Masonic Temple, O m a h a 68102 Nevada—Royal D. Crowell, Box 186, Gardnerville 89401 New Hampshire—Robert H . Danelson, P.O. Box 299, Concord 03301 New Jersey—Edward Rainey, P.O. Box 460, Burlington 08016 New Mexico—Ronald A. Brinkman, P.O. Box 25004, Albuquerque 87125 New York—Wendell K. Walker, Masonic Hall, 71 West 23rd St., New York 10010 North Carolina—Robert P. Dudley, P.O. Box 6506, Raleigh 27208 North Dakota—Harry A. Senske, Masonic Temple, 201 14th Ave, North Fargo 58102 Ohio—Robert A. Hinshaw, Jr., Box 629, Worthington 43085 Oklahoma—C. W. Reese, P.O. Box 1019, Guthrie 73044 Oregon—W. Dexter Elliott, P.O. Box 96, Forest Grove 97116 Pennsylvania—William A. Carpenter, Masonic Temple, O n e North Broad St., Philadelphia 19107 Puerto Rico—Alejandro R. Fernandez, P.O. Box 8385, Santurce, Puerto Rico 00910 Rhode Island—Albert W. Abramson, 388 Hillard Ave., Warwick 02866 South Carolina—H. Dwight McAlister, 1401, Senate St., Columbia 29201 South Dakota—Lawrence J. Larson, P.O. Box 468, Sioux Falls 57101

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Tennessee—John R. Stracener, Box 216, Nashville 37202 Texas—Harvey C. Byrd, P.O. Box 446, Waco 78203 Utah—Clarence M. Groshell, Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City 84102 Vermont—Box 443, Burlington 05401 Virginia—^John P. Stokes, P.O. Box 27345, Richmond 23261 Washington—Edward L. Bennett, 47 St. Helena Ave., T a c o m a 98402 West Virginia—Julian B. Hollingsworth, P.O. Box 2346, Charleston 25328 Wisconsin—Doyn Inman, 1123 N. Aster St., Milwaukee 53202 Wyoming—Marcus R. Nichols, P.O. Box 459, Casper 82601 F O R E I G N GRAND

SECRETARIES

Alberta—M. P. Dunford, 330 12th Ave. S.W., Calgary Argentina—Alci Biades Lappas, Cangallo 1242, R 2 8 , Buenos Aires Austria—Hans KIoser-Homma, 12, A-1019, Wien, I, Dorotheergasse 12 Belgium—Herman Buskens, 265 Rue Royale, 1030 Bruxelles .Bolivia—Bernardo H u r t a d o Navarro, Postal No. 564, L a Paz Brazil (Amazonas and Acre)—Mandel Da Silva Matos, Av. Joaquim Nabuco 1842 A Brazil ( B a h i a ) — D . Menzes do Nacemento, Rua Carlos, Gomes 2 1 , Salvador Brazil (Ceara)—Wilson Achilles Da Silva, Caixa Postal 76, Fortaleza, Ceara Brazil (Goias)—Ronoldo Jayme, Caixa Postal 332, 74000 Goianio Go Brazil (Mato Grosso)—Rubens Cardoso, Caixa Postal 130, C a m p o Grande M a t o Grosso Brazil (Minas Gerais)—Sergio A. Ivanenko, Caixa Postal 5, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Brazil ( P a r a i b a ) — O d e m a r Nacre Gomes, R u a D u q u e de Caixa 260, Joao Pessoa, Paraiba Brazil (Parana)—Antonio Andre Jansson, Caixia Postal 1363, Curitiba, Parana Brazil (Piaui)-—Raimundo Alves da Silva, R u a Almirante T a m a n d a r e , 797 Caixa Postal 10, Teresina Brazil (Rio de Janerio)-—Joad Pires da Costa Ribeiro, Postal 122, Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Parana)—Antonio Andre Jansson, Caixa Postal 1363, Curitiba, Parana Brazil (Piaui)—Raimundo Alves da Silva, R u a Almirante T a m a n d a r e , 797 Caixa Postal 10, Teresina Brazil (Rio de Janerio)—Joad Pires da Costa Riberio, Postal 122, Rio de Janerio Brazil (Rio Grande do S u l ) — K u r t Max Hauser, Caixa Postal 683, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil (Santa Catarina)—Sergio Boppre, Caixa Postal 247, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina Brazil (Sao Paulo)—Antonio Pedro Das Santos Caixa Postal 9843 C E P O 1000, Sao Paulo British Columbia—David M. Taylor, 1495 West 8th Ave. Vancouver 9, B.C. Canada ( O n t a r i o ) — J . A. Irvine, P.O. Box 217, Hamilton, Ontario Chile—Dr. J u a n B. Reyes Macaya, Casilla 2867, Santiago China—George W. Chen, 10, Lane 201, Changan East Road, Section 2, Taipei, Taiwan Columbia—Allan R. Carinaldi, Apartado Aero 595, Cucuta Costa Rica—Enrique Chaves Bolanos, P.O. Box 10060 San Jose Cuba—Eduardo R. Lopez Bobadilla, Masonic Grand Lodge, H a v a n a Denmark—Eigil Hanberg, 23 Blegdamsvej, Copenhagen

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Ecuador—Dr. Carlos Cucalon, Masonic Temple, P.O. Box 932, Guayaquil El S a l v a d o r — H e m a n Contreras Rodriguez, 8 a, Avenida Sur 126, San Salvador England—James W. Stubbs, Freemason's Hall, Gt. Queens St., London, W. C. 2 Finland—Paavo Heikkila, Grand Lodge Finland, Kasarmikatu 16 D SF 00130 Helsinki 13 F r a n c e — ( N a t ' l Grand Lodge) Michel Carder, 65 Boulevard Bineau 92, Neuilly-sur Seine Germany—Gerd Honisch, 1, Berlin 31, Emser Str 12-13 Greece—George Sergopoulos, Tektonikan Idayma, 19 Achernon St.. Athens (19) G u a t e m a l a — L a u r o A. Rivera Flores, Apartado 34, Guatemala City, C. A. Honduras—Abel Villacorta Cisneros, P.O. Box 336, Tegucigalpa Iceland—Karl Gudmunson, Frimurrarrareglan a Island, Borgartun 4, Reykjavik I n d i a — P . M. Sundaram, Freemason's Hall, Janpath, P.O. Box 6 8 1 , New Delhi 1 Iran—Ahmad Aliabadi, P.O. Box 11, 1777 Tehran Ireland—J. O . H a r t e , Freemason's Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin Israel—J. Bar-Ner, P.O. Box 2080, Tel-Aviv Italy (Grand Orient)—Giuseppe Telaro Campagna, Palazzo Guistiniani 5, 00186, Rome Japan—Floyd J. Robertson, 1-3 Shibakoen, 4-chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105 Luxembourg—Rene Gregorius, Grand Lodge of Luxembourg 62 R. F. Gangler, Luxenbourg Manitoba—Reg. L. Guy, Masonic Temple, 420 Corydon, Winnepeg 13 (Canada) R3L ON8 Mexico—(Baja California)—Fernando Cesena Castro, Apartado 57, Tecate, Baja, California Mexico ( C a m p e c h e ) — O m a r C. Olivera, Apartado Postal No. 17, Campeche Mexico—(Cosmos)—Jesus Lyoa A., Calle Libertad No. 1004, Apartado 171, Chihauhau, Chih. Mexico (Del Pacifico)—Inocencio Hicuera Verdugo, Apartado Postal 20, Guavmas, Sonora Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—Sergio Mene Trevino, Apt. 309, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—Jose Mendoza Alfaro, Apartado Postal No. 104, San Luis Potosi Mexico ( T a m a u l i p a s ) — A r m a n d o Garcia Pena, Apartado Postal No. 419, Tampico, Tamaulipas Mexico ( Y o r k ) — M i n o M. Covo, P.G.M., Apartado Postal No. 1986, Mexico, D. F. Netherland—W. Veenstra, 22 Fluwelen Burgwal 22, T h e Hague New Brunswick—Albert C. Lemmon, P.O. Box 430, St. John New South Wales—R. G. Connon, T h e Masonic Hall, P.O. Box A., 259 Sydney South 2000 New Zealand—P. J. Oliver, P.O. Box 6439, Wellington 1 Nicaragua—Greg A. Tapia, P.O. Box 102, Managua Norway—Rolf Sopler, Freemason's Hall, Nedre VoUgate 19, Oslo Nova Scotia—Harold F. Sipprell, P.O. Box 214, Halifax Panama—^Juan E. Urriola R., P.O. Box 84, Panama City Peru—Victer R a u l Iparraguirre, Washington 1125, Lima Apartado 587 Philippine Islands—Esteban Munarriz, 1440 San Marcelino, Manila Prince Edward Island—E. C. MacMillan, P.O. Box 337, Chariottetown

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Quebec—W. G. Parker, 2295 St. Mark Ct., Montreal 25 ( C a n a d a ) Queensland—V. I. Carter, Box 675 K. G. P. O., Brisbane (Australia) Saskatchewan—E. A. Snell, Masonic Temple, 1930 L o m e St., Regina Scotland^—E. Stuart Falconer, 96 George St., Edinburgh 2 South Australia—J. H. R. Garde, Freemason's Hall, North Terrace, Adelaide Sweden—Kjell Edstrom, 111 48 Stockholm, Blasieholmsgatan 6. Stockholm C S\vitzerland—Herman Nevkomm, Brurgasse 30, 3011 Berne Tasmania—H. A. Wilkinson, 44 Harrington St., Hobart Turkey—Ziya Umur, Masonic Hall, Nuruziya Sokak 25, Beyoglue-Istanbul Venezuela—Rafael Gustavo Lopez, Este 3 No. 5, Apartado 2680, Caracas Victoria—Garnet W. Jackson, Masonic Centre of Victoria, 300 Albert S., East Melbourne (Australia) 3002 Western Australia—B. M. W. Bridgeman, P.O. Box 6015, Perth—Hays St., East 6000

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER U.S. GRAND LODGES AND THEIR ADDRESSES .Alabama—Ency F. Yeilding, 215 W. Irvine Ave., Florence 35630 .-Arizona—Robert F. Henderson, 3407 N. 24th Ave., Phoenix 85015 Arkansas—William Glasscock, Little Rock, 724 Scott, P.O. Box 2139-72203, 72201 California—Burton O. Young, 11 Wendy Lane, Orinda 94556 Colorado—Herschel Perry, 705 S. Force, Lamar 81052 Connecticut—R. Stanley Harrison, 100 High St., Bristol 06010 Delaware—C. Earle Shivery, 401 S. Board St., Middleton 19709 Dist of Columbia—William H. Rohrman, 3051 I d a h o Ave., N.W., 20018 Florida—Grant G. GHder, 4 N.E. 111th St., Miami Shomes 33153 Georgia—James M. Head, 7514 Elliot Rd., Jonesboro 30236 Idaho—Frank Morford, Bovill 83806 Illinois—John A." Lombardi 5554 Wilson Ave., Chicago 60630 Indiana—Dale A. Anderson, Clayton 46118 Kentucky—William L. Rice, R.F.D. 1, Versailles 40383 Louisiana—E. G. Fisher, 120 Mound St., New Orleans 70124 Maine—Charles E. Briggs, 21 Walpole St., Norwood, Mass. 02062 Maryland—Norman P. Walters, Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford R.I. Seaford, Deleware 19973 Massachusetts—Robert N. Alger, 142 Lakeside Dr., Centerville 02632 Michigan—Royce E. Curiis, P.O. Box 179, S.I.S.R., Sault Ste, Marie 49783 Minnesota—Samuel K. Dickinson, 12 South 5th St. West, Aurora 55705 Mississippi—Charles Hiram Powell, R.F.D. 1, Box 114, Vardaman 38878 Missouri—J. Morgan Donelson, Princeton 64673 Montana—Sheldon Rediske, Baker 59313 Nebraska—Howard J. Hunter, Wahoo 68066 Nevada—Larry E. Wallace, 2312 Kirk Ave., Las Vegas 89101 New Hampshire—Benson F. Howard, Bartlett 03812 New Jersey—Julius W. Lodgek, 213 Fern Ave., Collingswood 08108 New York—Ralph C. Whitbeck, 9071 W 2nd St. N.Y. 10003 North Carolina—Joel J. Faulk, 334 Chillingworth Lane, Charlotte 28211 North Dakota—Leland E. Fett, 2507 9th St., South, Fargo 58102 Ohio—James J. Harbage, 1120 Mominy Drive, Worthington 43085 Oklahoma—C. W. Reese, P.O. Box 1019 Guthrie 73044

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Oregon—Karl L. Arney, 276 RancW Road, North Bend 97459 Puerto Rico—Roberto Gonzalez, P.O. Box 802, Bayamon 00918 Rhode Island—G. Harvey Faulkner, 10 Highland Rd., Sanderstown 32874 South Carolina—J. Ray Dawkins, 1525 Harrington, Newberry 29108 South Dakota—William E. Mitchell, Plankinton 57368 Tennessee—William R. Patton, r., 622 Vinton St., Erwin 37650 Texas—W. B. Ball, P.O. Box 12526, 2515 McCullough, San Antonio 78212 U t a h — E r i c August Bjorklund, 916 S. 12th E., Sah Lake City 84105 Vermont—Earl S. Wright, P.O. Box 520, Rutland 05701 Virginia—John P. Stokes, 4236 Pawnee Road, Richmond 23225 Washington—Mark E. Anway, P.O. Box 1244, Bellingham 98225 West Virginia—Milton E. Brookman, 506 Reynolds Ave., Princeton 24740 Wisconsin—Carl W. Skoog, 3818 W. Helena Ave., Milwaukee 53209

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR FOREIGN GRAND LODGES AND THEIR ADDRESSES Alberta—Frederick S. Bird, 2532 Toronto Crescent, Calgary ( C a n a d a ) Argentina—Atilio D. Grosso, Buenos Aires Austria—Robert Rosenbaum, A-1090 Wien 1, Dorotheergasse 12 Belgium—Andre Francois, 5 R u e chene, 1030 Bruxelles Bolivia—Ian David Morgan, Casilla 564, L a Paz Brazil (Amazonas & Acre)—Valterio Alves Cavalcante, Rau Major Facimdo No. 1266, Fortaleza Brazil (Brazilia)—Jose Freire Pereira, Caxi Postal 11-1128, Distrito Federal Brazil (Ceara)—Alfredo Ribeiro Scares, Manaus (Ceara) Brazil (Goias)—Geraldo Alves Carvalho, 90 Caixa Postal, 332 74000 Goiania Go Brazil Brazil (Paraiba)—Severino Macedo Paiva, Box No. 1, Joao Pessoa (Paraiba) Brazil ( P a r a n a ) — E l p i d i o Silva, P.O. Box 1363, Curitiba (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 do S u l ) — K u r t M a x Hauser, P.O. Box 683, Porto Alegre Brazil (Santa C a t a r i n a ) — M a r c o s Alberto Von Bathen, Loja "Luz Serrana" No. 12, Calxa Postal, 380, Lages SC Brazil Brazil (Sao P a u l o ) — M a n u e l Nobrega Fernandes, Sao Paulo British Columbia—Fred Tomlinson, Ste. 50, 2780 Spencer Rd., Victoria (B. C , C a n a d a ) Canada—Alan Broughton, Palm Hill Country Club, 57 Thatch Palm E. 401 8th Ave. S.W., Largo F L 33540 China—Sanford W. Chen, P.O. Box 758, Taipei, Taiwan China Columbia—Armando Fuentes, Santa Marta Costa Rica—^Jorge Herrera, Alajuela Cuba—Enrique G. Alberdi, H a v a n a Denmark—WiUie G. Krough-Poulsen, 23 Belgdamsvej, Copenhagen El Salvador— England—Col. George Trevor Kelway, St. Ann's, Milford Haven Pembrokeshire Finland—Holger Liinpaa, R a u h a n k a t u 6 A, Helsinki F r a n c e — ( N a t ' l Grand Lodge) Germany—Gerde Hoenisch, 1 Berlin 45 Lichterfelds Boathstrasse 4, Berlin, West Germany

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Greece—Anastase Kofiniotis, 26 Skoufa St., Athens 136 Guatemala—Humberto Elias Solorzano, P.O. Box 34, Guatemala City (C. A.) Honduras—Rene Sagastume, Tegucigalpa (C. A.) Iceland—Thorsteinn Bernhardsson, Borgorton 4, Reykjavik India—M. Rajagoplan, 9 South St., West C. I. T . Nagar, Madras 35 Iran—Mohammad Hassan Afgh'ami, P.O. Box 11, 1777 Tehran Ireland—Walter J. DeLacy, 139 Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Israel—Aaron Rosenfeld, Haifa Italy (Grand Orient)—G. B. Aldo Baera, Via Giustiniani 5, Roma Japan—Katsumi Inabo, Grand Lodge of Japan, Bldg. No. 13, Shiba, SakaeCho Minoto-Ku, Tokyo Luxembourg—Roland Lacaf, 40 Esplanade, Diekirch Manitoba—L. E. Ostrander, Ste. 411, East Tower, 77 University Crescent, Winnepeg, R 3 T 3NG Mexico (Baja Calif.) — Mexico (Campeche) — Mexico (Cosmos)—Eduardo Vidal Loya, Apartado No. 171, Libertad 1004, Chihuahua Mexico (Del Pacifico) — Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—Field C. Mireles, Monterrey (Nuevo Leon) Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—Anelmo S. Gonza, Apartado Postal No. 104, San Luis Potosi Mexico (Tamaulipas)—Reuben A. Martinez, Matamoros (Tamaulipas) Mexico (York)—Federico W. Von Son, Calle Morena 406, Mexico 12, D . F . Netherlands—G. Tanis, Van Kebwich Ver Schoorlaan, 25510 Groningen New Brunswick—Perley E. Roy, 302 Radio St., Newcastle New South Wales—A. A. Kennedy, 113 Midle Harbor Rd., Lindfield East, N.S.W. 2070 New Zealand—A. R. White, 27 Little John St., Hillsborough, Auckland, 4 Nicaragua—Anibal Garcia Largaespada, M a n a g u a (C. A.) Norway—Froystein Halvorsen, Ivar Aaaens vei 26, Vinderen pr, Olso Nova Scotia—Ira B. Lohnes, Box 55, Windsor, N.S. Panama—Socrates Rois Mendez, Apartado 84, Panama Peru—Carlos Valasquez, Cassila 587, Lima Philippine Islands—Victorino C. Daroya, 1440 San Marcelino, Manila Prince Edward Islands—Henry Newcomer Birch, Port Hill, Northam R.R. Quebec—K. W. Aldridge, 12487 Granger St., Pierre Fonds, 920, Quebec, Canada. Queensland—J. F. Stevenson, Box 407, K.G.P.O., Brisbane, 4000 C P O Saskatchewan—W. J. Oliver, Lebret Scotland—Alastaire N. Russell, 34 Rose Ave., Elgin, Morayshire South Australia—L. H. Ferrar, 24 Mingare Ave., Stonyfell 5066 Sweden—Torsten Hanstrom, Wittstocksgatan 9, Stockholm Switzerland—Jean-Charles Huguet, Alt Landstrasse 109, Ch-8803, Ruchlikon Tasmania—H. B. Fowler, 20 Delamere Crescent, Launceston Turkey—Safa Dikmen, Nuruziya No. 25, Istanbul Venezuela—Nicanor Garcia Baptista, Apartado Postal 927, Caracas Victoria—J. S. Shilliday, Masonic Center of Victoria, 300 Albert St., East Melbourne, Australia 3002 Western Australia—George Clifton Kinsman, 57 Wasley St., North Perth

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER U.S. GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS AND THEIR ADDRESSES Alabama—VJ. Nolan Artz, 155 R u t h l a n d Rd., Wichita 67206 Arizona—William F. Mcintosh, 421 Lane, Clay Center 67432 Arkansas—Arthur M. Williams, P.O. Box 1, ArkansSas City 67005 California—Richard D. Kelsey, R.F.D. 1, Rossville 66533 Colorado—J. Fred Williamson, 113 N. St. John St., Lyons 67544 Connecticut—William T. Schlichter, 403 Washington St., Clay Center 67432 Delaware—Tony E. Partridge, 5520 Chadwick, Fairway 66205 Dist. of Columbia—William E. Bradford, 707 Vine, Wamego 66547 Flordia—Ray W. Kinzie, Woodlawn Care Home, 1600 S. Woodlawn, Wichita 67207 Georgia—Elroy E. Tillotson, 211 S. Colborn, lola 66749 Idaho—William J. Kirkham, 210 S. Poplar, Wichita 67211 Illinois—Donald E. Vochatzer, Sr., 7844 Orville, Kansas City 66112 Indiana—Earl R. Brown, Plains 67869 Kentucky—Jesse E. Bean, P.O. Box 192, Overbrook 66524 Louisiana—Harry E. Crosswhite, 512 Iowa, Holton 66436 Maine—Cecil F. Drake, P.O. Box 27, Norton 67654 Maryland—Paul E. Murphy, 8845 Horton, Overland Park 66207 Massachusetts—Vernon D. Martin, 311 West 8th, Concordia 66901 Michigan—Owen E. Hodgson, 660 Highland, Salina 67401 Minnesota—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, 1175 Collins, Topeka 66604 Mississippi—James P. Brown, 1209 Ridge Rd., Atchison 66002 Missouri—H. Jackson Staton, P.O. Box 85, St. John 67576 Montana—Paschal W. Lundy, Ness City 67560 Nebraska—Richard H. H a r t , 124 S. Kendall, Topeka 66606 Nevada—Frank M. Yeoman, P.O. Box 309, Kingman 67068 New Hampshire—James A. Gassier, People's Bank Bldg., McPherson 67460 New Jersey—Robert M. Riley, 1888 Armstrong, Kansas City 66102 New York—E. Edward Cole, 1300 Isabel, Golden Co. 80401 North Carolina—Chester B. Fullerton, 101 S. Main, Medicine Lodge 67104 North Dakota—Arhur C. Hodgson, P.O. Box 666, Lyons 67554 Ohio—John H . Murray, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth 66048 Oklahoma—Basil C. Marhofer, Ness City 67560 Oregon—Thomas J. Dunning, 1015 Laramie, Atchison 66002 Puerto Rico—Melburn C. Barnes, 725 N. 10th, Fredonia 66736 Rhode Island—J. Henry Reb, P.O. Box 307, Osawatomie 66064 South Carolina—Chester L. Gilbert, 927 N. V a n Buren, Topeka 66608 South Dakota—Carroll D. Harker, P.O. Box 11, McLouth 66054 Tennessee—Charles Travis Spencer, P.O. Box 312, Hutchison 67501 Texas—K. Maynard Curts, 5236 Delmar, Shawnee Mission 66205 U t a h — M a r i o n Rathmel, 2917 N. Athenian, Wichita 67204 Vermont—James E. Zimmerman, 1329 Kellam, Topeka 66616 Virginia—Glenn L. Knapp, R.F.D. 2, Easton 66020 Washington—WiUiam E. Bogue, 2928 W. 31st C T . , Apt. No. 102, Topeka 66611 West Virginia—Gerald H. Townsend, 6805 Matsin, Shawnee Mission 66203 Wisconsin—Robert D . Caplinger, R.F.D. 2, Effingham 66023 G R A N D R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S O F F O R E I G N GRAND L O D G E S NEAR T H E G R A N D L O D G E O F KANSAS A N D T H E I R

ADDRESSES

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Alberta—George H. Robison, Burlington 66839 Argentina—Harold N. Nichols, 1968 N. 32nd St., Kansas 66104 Austria—William Chapman, Oakley 67748 Belgium—Fred E. Pechin, 3945 Ross Parkway, Wichita 67210 Bolivia—Floran A. Rodgers, Box 707, Wichita 67201 Brazil (Amazonas & A c r e ) — J . Earl Oden, 2431 Washington, Parsons 67357 Brazil (Brazilia)—Lewis C. Carter, 411 South Montana, Holton 66436 Brazil ( C e a r a ) — N a t h a n C. Hibbs, 5841 W. Rocking Circle, Tucson, Ariz. 85713 Brazil (Goias)—Benny L. Holloway, R.R.D. 1, Narka 66960 Brazil (Mato Grosso)—J. Wayne Pipkin, Box 488, Cheney 67025 Brazil (Paraiba)—Larry L. Algott, R.F.D. 4, Manhattan 66502 Brazil (Parana)—Floyd H. Coffman, Ottawa 66067 Brazil (Piaui)—Clayton J. Connell, Fall River 67047 Brazil (Rio de Janerio)—Carrol R. Dean, 626 S. Phillips, Salina 67401 Brazil (Minas Gerais)—Richard L. Becker, Box 483, Coffeyville 67337 Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul)—Harold C. Swope, Yates Center 66783 Brazil (Santa Catarina)—Lyman Brown, P.O. Box 26, Browning, Montana 59417 B-azil (Sao Paulo)—Eugene E. Carlson, P.O. Box 1213, El Dorado 67042 British Columbia—William E. Montgomery, Syracuse 67878 Canada (Ontario)—Richard D. Overton, 6937 Grandview, Merriam 66204 Chile—Walter H. Berger, Scandia 66966 China—Oscar D. Smith, 802 Poplor, Olathe 66061 Columbia—Alfred D. Vantries, 6649 Lowell Dr., Merriam 66203 Costa Rica—Ralph D. Walker, R.F.D. 1, Sharon Springs 67758 CubaDenmark—William H. Harrison, P.O. Box 222, Downs 67437 Dominican Republic—Billy J. Beaver, 3 Wyaktow, Overland Park 66207 Ecuador—Addison C. Irby, 209 S. Main St., Fort Scott 66701 El Salvador—John A. Showalter, 303 Poplar, Halstead 67056 E n g l a n d ^ S . Allan Daugherty, 401 S. Seneca, Wichita 67213 Finland—Henry D. Parkinson, Scott City 67871 France—(Nat'l Grand Lodge)—Leo J. Schisler, P.O. Box 393, Goodland 67735 Germany—Albert O. Arnold Jr. P.O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601 Greece—A. Franklyn Baldwin, R.F.D. 1, Box 34, Fontana 66026 Guatemala—Webster T. Bolin, 309 S.E. Third, Newton 67114 Honduras—Harvey L. Henderson, Satanta 67870 Iceland—H. Herbert Tuller, 1038 Hilltop, Lawrence 66044 India—Lester E. McConnell, 712 N. 11th St., Independence 67301 Ireland—Henry S. Buzick, r.. Sylvan Grove 67481 Israel—Forrest D. Haggard, 7600 West 75th, Shawnee Mission 66204 Italy (Grand O r i e n t ) — L . Eldon Gideon, R.F.D. 6, Topeka 66608 Japan—Carroll C. Arnett, P.O. Box 472, Belleville 66935 Luxembourg—William J. Yotter, Leoti 67861 Manitoba—Ralph E. Wilson, 3705 Shrine Park Dr., Leavenworth 66048 Mexico (Baja California)—Chester T. Kelsey, R.F.D. 1, Silver Lake 66539 Mexico (Compeche)—James W. Robbins, 3218 Willard, Kansas City 66106 Mexico (Cosmos)—Carl A. Carlson, 2020 Washburn, Topeka 66604 Mexico (Del Pacifico)—Wilbur W. Rothe, 641 Morningside Dr., Salina 67401 Mexico (Nuevo L e o n ) — T h o m a s L. Francis, 2039 S. Estelle, Wichita 67211 Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—Damon M. Grimes, R.F.D. No. 4, Paola 66071

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Mexico ( T a m a u l i p a s ) — J o h n D. Cunningham, 309 W. WiUberforce, Norton 67654 Mexico (York—Ben W. Graybill, P.O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission 66201 Netherlands—Forrest B. Croll, 2711 Wood, Kansas City 66104 New Brunswick—Clarence W. Sills, 4841 Quivira Dr., Shawnee Mission 66216 New South Wales—Durward C. Danielson, 223 W. 14th, M a n h a t t a n 66502 New Zealand—Floyd S. Ecord, P.O. Box 188, Burlington 66839 Nicaragua—Don C. Heminger, P.O. Box 613, Great Bend 67530 Norway—^Roger C. Ward, 6816 W. 100th, Shawnee Mission 66212 Nova Scotia—Thurman D . Miller, Mound City 66056 Panama—^James E. Taylor, Sharon Springs 67758 Peru—Woodrow W. Coleman, 328 E. 1st, Wichita 67202 Philippine Islands—^James H . Trice, Jr., Medicine Lodge 67104 Prince Edward Island—Kenneth W. Shreve, 2193 Bella Vista W., Wichita 67203 Q u e b e c — T h o m a s C. R a u m , Jr., 71 Mission Rd., Wichita 67207 Qleensland—Cline C. Curtiss, 280 South Grant, Colby 67701 Saskatchewan—Alvin E. Hauserman, 515 W. 7th, Junction City 66441 Scotland—Robert H . Arnold, Alma 66401 South Australia—Conrad F. Johnson, 217 S. 12th, Sabetha 66534 Sweden—P.O. Stockhaus, Sharon Springs 67758 Switzerland (Alpina)—^James W. Cleland, WaKeeney 67672 Tasmania—Charles D . Gallipeau, 2627 N. 43rd, Kansas City 66104 Turkey—William E. Cook, 5001 W. 63 Terrace, Shawnee Mission 66202 Venezuela—Max W. Myers, P.O. Box 311, Warensburg, M o . 64093 Victoria—Lazarus Loeb, 216 Pine St., Leavenworth 66048 Western Australia—Charles S. McGinness, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601

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INDEX Awards Luncheon

173-174

180-181

Address: M . ' . W . ' . Forrest D . Haggard

23-49

Hon. Robert F. Bennett, Governor of Kansas

Hon. William B. McCormick, Mayor of Toj>eka Area Coordinators

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Biographical Sketch of M . ' . W-*- Forrest D. Haggard

224

Committees: Appointed

218

Chairmen

List of Members

218

Consolidations: Fostoria No. 392 with Westmoreland No. 257

Hamlin No. 185 with Hiawatha No. 35 ( T o be reported with 1976 procedings) Deaths: This jurisdiction Other jurisdictions Defunct Lodges

233-246 247-248 286-287

Degrees by Landmark V I I I

187

Distinguished Visitors to Grand Lodge . . .

District Deputy Grand Masters: Present at Grand Lodge List of Districts, Lodges comprising

4-6 4-6

230 230

Election

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Fifty Year Members

135-146

Grand Lodge Officers: At Annual Communication Election of

4-6 178-187

Installation of

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List of

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Grand Lodge Special Communications

March

82-112

Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries: American

288-289

Foreign

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Grand Master, M ' - W-'- Forrest D . H a g g a r d : Address

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Banquet, All Masonic . Biography Portrait Presentation of P.G.M. Jewel Recommendations . . .

23-49 71 224 1 220 42

Grand Master, M - ' . W.'. Robert H . Arnold: Address Announcement

221 221-222

Introduction of Family

221

Presentation of Gifts from Friends and Craft

221

Grand Representatives: Of Kansas near other Grand Lodges

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Of other Grand Lodges near Kansas

294-296

High School Essay Contest Winners

176

Lodge Halls, Location of

280

Lodges: Building Projects Defunct, List of Directory, of Outstanding, 1974-1975 Represented at Annual Conununication Not Represented at Annual Communication Synopsis of Returns Mason, Outstanding 1974-1975 Masonic Services Association Masonic Home Report Past Grand Masters Association

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Past Grand Masters and Grand Officers: At Annual Connmunicaion

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Living

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Past Masters a t Annual Conunimication Per-Diem Checks Issued Portraits: Appointive Grand Lodge Officers 1974-1975 M ' . W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard Bro.'. Archie Dykes Bro.'. Henry O. Bennett Altar and Pedestal Coverings for Grand Officers Symbolic Lodge Chartering of Masonic Home Lodge No. 450 Proficiency Certificates Reports of Committee o n : Bicentennial Chartered Lodges and Lodges U / D Church Lodge Relations Credentials Deputy Grand Master Extension of DeMolay Finance Foreign Relations Grand Senior Warden Jurisprudence Kansas Masonic Foundation Inc.: Executive Director Annual Meeting Secretary-Treasurer Report Masonic Education Necrology Grand Lodge Communication Report of Grand Officers Ritualistic Work " Temple Building and Remodeling Total Youth Trials and Punishments Council of Administration Grand Lodge Publications

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9 147 223 1 70 72 81-A 81-B 81-C 132-134 174 185 181 6 158 177 201 204 160 208-214 163 169 169 188-190 172 205 161 178 186 175 203 157 206

Grand Secretary

73-81

Grand Treasurer

152-156

Secretary, Masonic Home

191-258

Secretary, Masonic Home Board

198-200

Tellers and Tellers Reports

178-187

M.-. W.". GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF KANSAS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 1975-1976 Bi-Centennial Committee: James Wltliers, Cliairman, Stiaron Springs No. 417, Siiaron Springs 67758 M . ' . W . ' . Robert D. Caplinger, Mackey No. 48. R.P.D. No. 2. Effingham 66023 J. Dale Baynesford, Tyrlan No. 248, 619 North 0th, Garden City 67846 James L. Zimmerman, Topeka No. 17, 1329 Kellam, Topeka GG616 George C. Martin, Meridan No. 236. 2625 N.B. 39th, Topeka 80617 Chartered L o d g e s and L o d g e s U-D.: Melburn C. Barnes, Chairman, Constellation No. 95. P.O. Box 190, Fredonla 66738 Damon M. Grimes, Paola No. 37, R.B. 4. Paola 66071 W. P h i l Mccracken. Ottawa No. 18. 731 Ash, Ottawa 66067 Church-Lod^e Relations: .Tames W. Bobbins, Chairman. Ancient Form No. 34. 3218 Wlilard, Kansas City 66106 Leslie M. Heisz. Satanta No. 446. Box 297, Maize 67101 Thurman D . Miller, Mound City No. 33, Box 208. Mound City 660S8 Correspondence: Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington No. 66, Box 118, Burlington 66830 Credentials Committee: .Aferle D. Bradley. Chairman, Topeka No. 17, 507 E. 37th St., Topeka 66605 Arnold W. Hafenstein, Alma No, 161, Alma 66401 Dwayne F . Doty, Kmincncc No. 205. Eskridge GG423 Robert N. Crow, Dover No. 138. B.F.D. No. 7. Topeka 88804 Donald B . Beseau, Pottawatomie No. 52, 810 Walnut St., St. Marys 66536 Finance Committee: M . ' . W . ' . William E, Bradford, Chairman, Lyra No. 256, 707 P i n e , Wameeo 66547 M . ' . W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard. Ancient Form No. 34, 7600 W. 75th St., Overland Park 66204 Vernon Moore, Equity No. 131. Fontana 66028 O. D. JIack. Grecnleaf No. 232, Linn 66953 William Chapman, Oakley No. 253, P.O. Box 853, Oakley 67748 Foreign Relations: iohn D . Cunningham. Chairman, Norton No. 199, 309 W. Wilberforce. Norton 67654 Porter L. Shoffner. Union No. 7. 415 W. 2nd St., Junction City 68441 Paachal W. Lundy. Ness City No. 191, Ness City 67650 G r a n d Lodgre C o m m u n i c a t i o n ( 1 9 7 6 ) : L. Eldon Gideon, Chairman, Lake No. 50, B.Il. No. 8, Topeka 86608 Emory H. Adklson. Slloam No. 225. 2823 Ohio, Topeka 88805 Harry M. Pretz, Golden Bulc No. 90, 1524 Logan, Topeka 66608 Grand L o d g e P u b l i c a t i o n s ; M.'. W . ' . Ben W. Graybill, Chairman, Old Mission No. 153, P.O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission 66201 Robert G. .lackson, Wakarusa No. 402, 4301 Huntoon, Topeka 88604 Jurisprudence: M • W • Arthur C. Hodgson, Chairman, Cornerstone No. 219, P . O . Box 668, Lyons 67554 Roger C. Ward, Old Mission No. 153. 6816 W. 100th St.. Overland Park 66212 C. Travis Spencer, Hutchinson No. 445. P.O. Box 312, Hutchinson 67501 Benny L. Holloway. Narka No. 349. B.F.D. No. 1. Narka 66060 Ben B . Boyles, Keystone No. 102, 1817 W. 6th St., Coffeyvllle 07337 Masonic Education: M . ' . \V.". Richard D . Kelsey. Chairman, Topeka No. 17, B . F . D . No. 1-. Rossvlllo 66533 Kalph D. Walker. Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs 67758 Jesse E. Bean. Bldgeway No. 62, Box 192, Overbrook 66524 Eugene E . Carlson, Solomon City No. 105. Box 1213, El Dorado 67042 J. Paul Carver, Bestor B. Brown No. 433, 556 S. Delrose. Wichita 67218 Necrology: M.-. W . ' . Thomas C. Baum, J r . . Albert Pike No. 303, 71 Mission Bd., Wichita 67207 Public Schocls; M • W • Owen E. Hodgson. Chairman. Sallna No. 60, 660 Highland, Sallna 67401 Robert A. Ridley, Palmyra No. 23, Baldwin City 66006 Theodore A. Grindol. Perry No. 415, Perry 86073 Martin Logan. Amerlcus No. 109. 1045 Garfield, Emporia 66801 Walter H. Berger, Lebanon No. 221, Scandla 66966 R e p o r t s of G r a n d O f f i c e r s : Woodrow W. Coleman. Chairman, Albert Pike No. 303, 328 E . F i r s t . Wichita 87202 David L. Jones. Bonner Springs No. 366, 16612 Skyway Dr., Tanglewood West Bonner Springs 6601* Hurry E. Miller. Summerfleld No. 354. Beattle (16406 Donald R. Peterson. Wllsey No. 382. Delavan 66847 Bernard E. Moore, Eaulty No. 131. R.B. No. 5, Paola 66071 Ritualistic Work: M,-. W . ' . J. Fred Williamson, Chairman, Royal No. 192. 310 S. Purdy, Lyons 67554 John E. Stover, Sharon Springs No. 417. Glen Elder 67448 L. Rogene Borgen, Lincoln No. 154, Barnard 67418 (ilenn KastlacU. Oakley No. 253. -506 Cornell. Oakley 6774S Carroll J. Pontius. Harvejfville No. 421. 129 Market, Osage City 66523 Temple Building and Reniodeling: M." W • H. Jackson Staton, Chairman, Ionic No. 254, P.O. Box 85, St. John 67576 Jerome B . Stonehockcr. Tyrlan No. 246, P.O. Box 782, Garden City 87846 John F . Bohm; Emporia No. 12, 600 Clark St., Emporia 88801 John D. Trude. St. Johns No. 113. Box 374. Concordia 66901 Oscar D. Smith. Olathe No. 19. 802 K. Poplar. Olathe 66061

Total Youth:

Ralph E. Wilson. Chairman, King Solomon No. 10, P.O. Box 356, Leavenworth 66048 Donald E . Vochatzer. Rosedale No. 333, 7844 Orvlile, Kansas City 06112 Francis W. Starns. Wallace No. 318. Winona 67764 Jimmy D. King. Blue Rapids No. 169, 600 East Ave.. Blue Baplds 66411 Everett L. Avery, Carbondale No. 70, Carbondale 66414 Trials and P u n i s h m e n t s : Basil Marhofer. Chairman. Walnut Valley No. 191, 112 School, Ness City 67560 M.' W " John H. Murray, King .Solomon No. 10. 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth 66048 M.' W.- Carrol C. Arnett. Belleville No. 129, 308 W. Central. El Dorado 67042 Rodney G. Bracelin, St. Francis No. 404. St. Francis 67758 Harold Nichols. Armourdale No. 271, 1968 >'. 32nd, Kansas City 66104 Memorial Markers: Glenn Knapp, Chairman, Easton No. 45, R.B. No. 2. Easton 66020 Ray C. Hopson. Bestor G. Brown No. 433. 2426 Benjamin, Wichita 67204 Max M. Jennings, Melvern No. 22. Melvern 66510 M. Scott Knoch, J r . , Active No. 158. P.O. Box 189, Atchison 86002

M.-. W.". G R A N D L O D G E OF A.F. & A.M. O F K A N S A S G R A N D L O D G E OFFICERS F O R 1975-1976 M . " . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master, P . O . Box 122, Alma 66401

Alma No. 161,

R . ' . W . ' . R a l p h - D . - W a l k e r ; Deputy Grand Master, Sharon^ Springs No; 417, R . F . D . 1, Sharon Springs 67758 R.". W . ' . William F. Mclntosli, Grand Senior Warden, Clay Center .-.-No. 134,.421:.Lane, Clay. C e n t e r 67432 R . ' . W.*. Chester. L. Gilbert, Grand Junior Warden, "3455 Huntoonj Topeka 66604

T o p e k a No.. 17,

M . ' . W . ' . William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse No. 309, 106 North Main, Syracuse 67878 R . ' . W.". Albert O . Arnold, Jr., Grand Secr'eta'ry, Rosedale' N o . 333, P . O . Box 1217, Topeka 66601 W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, Smithton No. 1, 217 South 12th, Sabetha 66534 W . ' . Nolan Artz. Grand Senior Deacon, 155 R u t l a n d , Wichita 67206

Belle Plaine No. 173,

W . ' . Richard D . Overton, Grand junior Deacon, Armourdale ' No. 271, 6937 Grandview, Merriam 66204 W . ' . Larry L. Algott, Grand Marshal, Ashlar N o . 344, R . F . D . # 4 , M a n h a t t a n 66502 W . ' . J o h n A. Schowalter, Grand Sword Bearer, No. 46, 303 Poplar, Halstead 67056 W . ' . Charles F . Jones, Grand Senior Steward, Frankfort 66427 W . ' . Daniel Sutter, Grand Junior Steward, Paxico 66526

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Frankfort N o . 67, A l m a N o . 161,

W . ' . Fred E. Pechin, Grand Pursuivant, Masonic H o m e No. 450, 3945 Ross Parkway, Wichita 67210 • W . ' . Chester T . Kelsey, Grand Tyler, Lake No. 50, R . F . D . # 1 , Silver Lake 66539 W . ' . Joseph F . Gerstberger, Jr., Assistant No. 340, Leoti 67861 T I M E A N D PLACE OF T h e O n e H u n d r e d and Twentieth M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Kansas will be held in the city of Friday, M a r c h 12, and concluding 1976, A.L. 5976. .

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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 TWENTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION HELD I N T H E CITY A U D I T O R I U M , CITY OF TOPEKA M A R C H 11-13, 1976

M- • W- • R A L P H WALKER, Sharon Springs 67758 R . ' . W . ' . ALBERT O . ARNOLD, / R . . Grand

Secretary

320 W. Eighth Ave., Topeka Mailing Address, P.O. Box 1217, 66601

1976

M:. W:. ROBERT H. ARNOLD GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN KANSAS

March 15, 1975 to March 13, 1976 (For Biographical Sketch See Page 203)

MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 1976-1977

M.'. W.'. Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, Sharon Springs No. 417, RED No. 1, Sharon Sprinj 67758 R.'. W.'. William F. Mcintosh, Deputy Grand Master, Clay Center No. 134, 421 Lane Street, CU Center 67432 R.'. W.'. Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Senior Warden, Topeka No. 17, 3466 Huntoon Street, Topel 66604 R.'. W.'. W. Nolan Artz, Grand Junior Warden, Belle Plaine No. 173, Seneca State Bank, 3193 Seneca, Wichita 67217 M.'. W.'. William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse No. 309, 106 N. Main St., Syracui 67878 R.'. W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Eosedale No. 333, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka G66C Rev. Bro. Carl Carrier, Grand Chaplain, Mt. Moriah No. 179, Sharon Springs 67768 W.". F. Warren Starns, Grand Senior Deacon, Wallace No. 118, Winona, 67764 W.". John S. Stover, Grand Junior Deacon, Glen Elder No. 294, Glen Elder 67446 W.'. Ben B. Boyles, Grand Marshal, Keystone No. 102. 1817 W. 6th St., Coffeyville 67337 W.'. Raymond W. Richardson, Grand Sword Bearer, Cawker City No. 125, Cawker City 6743 W.'. Ralph E. Wilson, Grand Senior Steward, King Solomon No. 10, 3400 James St., Topel 66614 W.". Thurman D. Miller, Grand Junior Steward, Mound City No. 33, P.O. Box 208, Mound Cit 66056 W.'. James L. Withers, Grand Pursuivant, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs 67768 W.'. Roger L. Bush, Grand Tyler, Anchor No. 224, R.R. No. 1, Quenemo 66528 W.'. Robert G. Jackson, Asst. Grand Tyler, Wakarusa No. 402, 1620 MacVicar St., Topek 66604

CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES—1976-1977 BICENTENNIAL James L. Withers, Sharon Springs No. 417, Star Route, Sharon Springs 67758. CHARTERED LODGES & LODGES U.D. Fred A. Turpen, Reno No. 140, 1628 E. 6th, Hutchinson 67601. CHURCH-LODGE RELATIONS Charles C. Beamer, Oakley No. 263, P.O. Box 72, Oakley 67748 CORRESPONDENCE M.'. W.'. Floyd S. Ecord, P.G.M., Burlington No. 66, P.O. Box 188, Burlington 66839 CREDENTIALS Harvey L. Swan, Mulvane No. 201, 414 Arkansas St., Mulvane, 67110. FINANCE Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr., Leoti No. 340, 504 E. Loagn, Leoti 67861. FOREIGN RELATIONS John D. Cunningham, Norton No. 199, 309 WUberforce, Norton 67654 GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION 1977 Richard A. Porter, Albert Pike No. 303, 332 E. 1st St., Wichita 67202. GRAND LODGE LIBRARY M.'. W.'. Robert H. Arnold, P.G.M., Alma No. 162, P.O. Box 122, Alma, 66401. GRAND LODGE PUBLICATIONS M.'. W.'. Ben W. Graybill, P.G.M., P.O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission 66201. JURISPRUDENCE M.'. W.', Arthur C. Hodgson, P.G.M., Cornerstone No. 219, P.O. Box 666. Lyons 67554. MASONIC EDUCATION M.'. W.'. Richard D. Kelsey, P.G.M., Topeka No. 17, RFD No. 1, Rossville 66633. NECROLOGY M.'. W.". Thomas C. Raum, Jr., P.G.M., Albert Pike No. 303, 71 Mission Rd., Wichita 67207. PUBLIC SCHOOLS Conrad F. Johnson, Smithton No. 1, 217 S. 12th St., Sabetha 66534. REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS Jesse E. Bean, Ridgeway No. 62, P.O. Box -92, Overbrook 66534. RITUALISTIC WORK M.". W.'. J. Fred Williamson, P.G.M., Royal No. 192, 310 S. Purdy St.. Lyons 67564. TEMPLE BUILDING & MEMODELING M.'. W.'. H. Jackson Staton, P.G.M., Ionic No. 264, P.O. Box 85, St. John 67676. MEMORIAL MARKERS Glenn L. Knapp, Easton No. 45, 2747 Francis, Leavenworth 66048. TOTAL YOUTH Jimmy D. King, Blue Rapids No. 169, 600 East Avenue, Blue Rapids 66411. TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS M.'. W.'. John H. Murray, P.G.M., King Solomon No. 10, 1020 S. 4th St., Leavenworth 6604

TIME OF MEETING—1977 The One Hundred Twenty First Annual Communication of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M of Kansas will be held in the City of Wichita, Kansas, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Friday, March 1 and conclude Saturday, March 12, A.D. 1977, A.L. 6977.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

M.". W:. GRAND LODGE OF

A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Topeka, Kansas March 12, 1976 The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was convened in its' 120th annual communication at 8:30 o'clock a.m., this date, in the Municipal Auditorium, located at 8th and Quincy Streets, Topeka, Kansas. R.". W.'. Ralph D. Walker, Deputy Grand Master, assisted by the Grand Officers proceeded to call the Grand Lodge to order, and received the Grand Master, M.'. W.". Robert H. Arnold, who was escorted to the Grand East by M . ' . W.'. Ben W. Graybill, Past Grand Master, who was acting as Grand Marshal of Ceremonies for the 120th communication. Upon reaching the Grand East and ascertaining that a constitutional number of Lodges were present, the Grand Master assisted by the Grand Lodge Officers for 1975, proceeded to open Grand Lodge on the Third Degree of Masonry. Worshipful Conrad F. Johnson, the Grand Chaplain was called upon to offer a prayer. Following the opening prayer, the delegates and guests joined with the Grand Master in the Pledge of Alligence to the United States Flag. The National Anthems of Canada and the United States were played on the Organ by Brother John McCarter, Grand Organist, while the assembled delegates and guests sang the words to each in raised voices. With a resounding strike of his gavel, the M . ' . W.'. Grand Master Robert H. Arnold declared that the 120th Armual Communication was now in session.

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

M . ' . W . ' . Brother Graybill announced t h a t the Honorable and Brother R o b e r t F. Bennett, Governor of Kansas, and member of Old Mission L o d g e No. 153, A.F. & A.M., was without the door and desired admission. Amid the strains of " H o m e on the R a n g e " , the State song of K a n sas, the Governor was escorted to the G r a n d East followed by a standing ovation from the delegates and visitors. T h e Governor welcomed the G r a n d Lodge to Topeka, a n d stated t h a t on behalf of the citizens of Kansas, he hoped the meeting would be fruitful and harmonious. H e then excused himself and departed after speaking about the bicentennial theme a n d spirit in this 200th year of Freedom and Independence. M . ' . W . ' . Brother Graybill then announced t h a t the Mayor of Topeka, the Honorable and Brother William B. McCormick, a member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, A.F. & A.M., was outside the door a n d desired admission. Amidst warm applause and a sincere greeting from the G r a n d Master, the M a y o r welcomed the assembled delegates to the City of Topeka, and informed them the City was theirs for their use. After his remarks of welcome and personal remarks as a Mason to the Craft, the M a y o r departed for his duties in the City building. Previous to, during and at other social functions of the M . ' . W.". G r a n d Lodge, Brother John McCarter, G r a n d Organist played app r o p r i a t e music on the O r g a n and Piano for the enjoyment of all present. His talents were recognized several times by the G r a n d Master throughout the communication. G r a n d Officers were in their stations as follows: GRAND O F F I C E R S M.'. R.'. R.'. R.'. M.'. R â&#x20AC;˘'.

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Robert H. Arnold Ralph D. Walker WiUiam F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert William E. Montgomery Albert O. Arnold, J r Conrad F. Johnson W. Nolan Artz Richard D. Overton Larry L. Algott J o h n A. Schowalter Charles F. Jones Daniel Sutter Fred E. Pechin Chester T. Kelsey Joseph F. Gerstberger, J r David L. Recob John McCarter

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Secretary . Grand Organist

1975-76

GRAND LODGE O F K A N S A S

SUB-OFFICERS W.'. W.'. W.'W.". W-'. W.'. W.'. W-". W-'.

Frank T. Moore A. Franklin Baldwin Clarence W. Sills Earl M. Sitton Ronald E. White Lawrence Winegardner Cecil S. Carter Clifford A. Ramsey Garnette E. Greene

Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer

PAST GRAND M A S T E R S M.'. M.'. M.". M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M-'.

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Charles S. McGinness 1943 S. Allan Daughetry . .1952 Floyd S. Ecord 1954 Addison C. Irby 1959 John H. Murray 1961 Ben W. Graybill 1963 Arthur C. Hodgson . .1964 Owen E. Hodgson . . .1965

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DISTINGUISHED

W-". Wm. E. Montgomery 1966 W-'. Thomas C Raum, Jr. 1968 W . ' . Carroll C. A m e t t 1969 W . ' . H. Jackson Staton 1970 W-'. Robert D. Caplinger .1971 W . ' . Richard D. Kelsey . . . 1972 W . ' . J. Fred Williamson . . .1973 W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard . .1974 GUESTS

T h e following Distinguished Guests w e r e w e l c o m e d by the G r a n d M a s t e r a n d w e r e i n t r o d u c e d a n d a c c o r d e d h o n o r s d u e t h e i r offices:

M.' . W. '• Eric Nancekivell, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada M.". M.' . M.' . R.V. R.'. R.' . M.' . M.'.

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R.". M.'. M.'.. R.'.

(Province of O n t a r i o ) . • John A. Irvine, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Canada (Province of O n t a r i o ) . w. • Max Silverstone, Past Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Israel w. • Lewis C. "Wes" Cook, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Missouri. w. • William B. Hepley, Grand Junior Warden, Grand Lodge of Indiana. • Wilbur Ladd, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Colorado. w. • Charles T. Jackson, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. E. . Roy W. Riegle, Grand Master, Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, North America. W. • William E. Montgomery, Soverign Grand Inspector General 33° of A.A.S.R. of Freemasonry in Kansas; Past Grand Master and Grand Treasurer. W- • Charles S. McGinness, Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Kansas; Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary Emeritus. E- '. Maxwell A. Scheffler, Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Kansas. I '• Theodore Addleman, Grand Master, Grand Council R&SM of Kansas. E. '. Vinton C. Fishel, Grand High Priest Royal Arch Masons of Kansas. E. '. James E. Zimmerman, Grand Secretary, Grand Chapter R.A.M. and Grand Council R. & S.M. of Kansas.

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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

E-'. Henry O. Bennett, Grand Secretary Emeritus, Grand Chapter R.A.M., and Grand Council R&SM of Kansas. 111.'. Harry E. Crosswhite, York Rite Cross of Honor, K Y C H , Kansas. 111.'. Harold E. Nichols, I n t e n d a n t General of the Red Cross of Constantine, and Past Grand High Priest, Royal Arch Masons of Kansas. W. • William E. Bogue, Executive Director, Kansas Masonic Foundation. Bro. Ross W. Stryker, State Senior Counselor, Order of DeMolay, Kansas; and a member of Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE O N

CREDENTIALS

W . " . M e r l e Bradley, C h a i r m a n , presented the following report, w h i c h on his m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d subject t o a n y necessary additions or corrections: To the M- • W- • Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Your committee reports the following Brethern present and entitled to seats in this One Hundred Twentieth Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: GRAND OFFICERS M.'. R.'. R.'. R.'. M.'. R.'.

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Robert H. Arnold Ralph D. Walker William F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert William E. Montgomery Albert O. Arnold, J r Conrad F. Johnson W. Nolan Artz Richard D. Overton Larry L. Algott John A. Schowalter Charles F. Jones Daniel Sutter Fred E. Pechin Chester T. Kelsey Joseph F. Gerstberger, J r David L. Recob John McCarter

W.'. W. . W.'. W-'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W-'. W.'.

Frank T. Moore A. Franklin Baldwin Clarence W. Sills Earl M. Sitton Ronald E. White Lawrence Winegardner Cecil S. Carter Clifford A. Ramsey G a m e t t e E. Greene

SUB-OFFICERS Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer

1975-76

G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S

PAST GRAND M A S T E R S M. • W . '. Wm. E. Montgomery . . 1966 M.'. W.'. Charles S. McGinness 1943 M . ' . W . ' - S . Allan Daugherty . . 1 9 5 2 M ' • W . •.Thomas C. Raum, Jr. 1968 M.'. W.'. Floyd Ecord 1954 M. • W. •. Carroll C. Arnett . . . . 1969 M-'. W.'. Addison C. Irby 1959 M.' • W . •. H. Jackson Staton . . . 1970 k . ' . W.'. John H . Murray 1961 M. • W. •. Robert C. Caplinger . . 1971 M.'. W.'. Ben W. Graybill 1963 M. • W. •. Richard D. Kelsey . . . 1972 M.". W.'. Arthur C. Hodgson . . 1 9 6 4 M. • W. •. J. Fred Williamson . . . 1973 M . ' W . ' . O w e n E. Hodgson . . . 1 9 6 5 M. • W. '. Forrest D . Haggard . . 1974 GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Alabama, W. Nolan Artz; Arizona, William F. Mcintosh; California, Richard D. Kelsey; Colorado, J. Fred Williamson; Connecticut, William T. Schlichter; Delaware, Tony E. Partridge; Illinois. Donald E. Vochatzer, Sr.; Kentucky, Jesse E. Bean; Louisana, Harry E. Crosswhite; Maryland, Paul E. M u r p h y ; Massachusetts, Vernon D. M a r t i n ; Michigan, Owen E. Hodgson; Minnesota, Kenneth N. Pomeroy; Missouri, H. Jackson Staton; Montana, Paschal L. Lundy; New Jersey, Robert M. Riley; North Dakota, Arthur C. Hodgson; Ohio, John H. Murray; Oklahoma, Basil C. Marhofer; Puerto Rico, Melburn C. Barnes; Rhode Island, J. Henry R e b ; South Carolina, Chester L. Gilbert; Tennessee, Charles T. Spencer; Texas, K. Maynard Curts; Vermont, James E. Zimmerman; Virginia, Glen L. K n a p p ; Washington, William E. Bogue; Wisconsin, Robert D. Caplinger; Argentina, Harold N. Nichols; Austria, William C h a p m a n ; Belgium, Fred E. Pechin; Bolivia, Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil ( M a t o Grosso), J. Wayne Pipkin; Brazil (Paraiba), Larry L. Algott; Brazil ( P i a u i ) , Clayton J. Connell; Brazil (Rio de Janerio) Carroll D. D e a n ; Brazil (Sao Paulo), Eugene E. Carlson; British Columbia, William E. Montgomery; Canada (Ontario), Richard D . Overton; Chile, Walter H . Berger; China, Oscar D. Smith; Costa Rica, Ralph D. Walker; Ecuador, Addison C. Irby; El Salvador, John A. Schowalter; England, S. Allan Daugherty; France (Nat'l Grand Lodge), Leo J. Schisler; Germany, Albert O. Arnold, J r . ; Greece, A. Franklin Baldwin; Guatemala, Webster T. Bolin; Honduras, Harvey L. Henderson; Iceland, H. Herbert TuUer; India, Lester E. McConnell; Ireland, Robert G. Jackson; Israel, Forrest D. Haggard; Italy (Grand O r i e n t ) , L. Eldon Gideon; Japan, Carroll C. Arnett; Luxenbourg, William J. Yotter; Manitoba, R a l p h E. Wilson; Mexico (Baja California), Chester T. Kelsey; Mexico (Cosmos), Carl A. Carlson; Mexico (Nuevo L e o n ) , Thomas L. Francis; Mexico (San Luis Potosi), Damon M. Grimes; Mexico (York), Ben W. Graybill; New Brunswick, Clarence W. Sills; New South Wales, Durward C. Danielson; New Zeland, Floyd S. Ecord; Norway, Roger C. W a r d ; Nova Scotia, T h u r m a n D. Miller; Peru, Woodrow W. Coleman; Quebec, Thomas C. Raum, J r . ; Scotland, Robert H. Arnold; South Australia, Conrad F. Johnson; Sweden, Per O t t o Stockhaus; and Western Australia, Charles S. McGinness.

Name Gerald L. Anderson K. Maynard Curts Goldwin E. Miller William E. Bogue Roger L. Bush Harvey L. Swan

AREA C O O R D I N A T O R S 1975-1976 Area Name 1 Richard A. Porter 2 Andrew E. Olson 3 Rollin B. Ashley Frederick A. Turpen 4 5 Paul B. Heyman 6 James R. Paulsen

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AREA C O O R D I N A T O R S 1976-1977 Name

Area

John R. Teagarden John E. Masters Robert D. Hughes E. Eugene Puckett John L. Heckert David N . L o h r

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Name Walter A. Rollins Don L. Dicks Thomas E. McClellan Dwight A. Burton E. Eugene Ulery Rodney G. Bracelin

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D I S T R I C T DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1975-1976 Name Norris N. Loyd Frederick B. Jensen Bernard F. Pelton Charles G. Milsap John Eldon Masters Orville P. Jackson John R. Teagarden Lewis _K. Arnold William Ekis Kenneth L. White Edward M. Bowman Donald L. Mohler John R. McCord . E. Eugene Puckett Dale F. Langley Gerald F. Steely George N. H a a s Robert D. Hughes Orville K. Landon Oscar C. Warfel Morris W. Sykes Godfrey G. Markley Carl L. Roney Frank M. Green, Jr W. Lloyd Sprague Guy E. Shaw Harold D . McCormack Joseph' E. States Emmett W. Crabtree Raymond R. H a d d e n Paul L. Furbeck Don L. Dicks William J. Horvat

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Name Kenneth R, King Ranee H . Arnold Landon Abel Karl E. H a r t m a n Walter A. Rollins Charles L. Rostine C. Lester Houghton Thomas E. McClellan Roy W. Lumpkin David L. Smith Alfred H. Slough Dwight A. Burton â&#x20AC;¢Clarence R. Stuckey Byron E. Walker Bernard A. Rishell Gerald D. K a u p Richard Schulz Everett E. Keller Harold P. Newsom William P. Allen Walter A. Tegtmeyer Ralph L. Barber *Harley A. Francis Earl M. Sitton Delbert W. Berry Leonard M. Paxson David E. Casey Hurlbut K. Graves Harlan S. McNinch Jack B. Stairett Lavern W. Fox G. Marvin Wilson Ray H . Dieball * Died while in office.

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D I S T R I C T D E P U T Y GRAND M A S T E R S 1976-1977 Name George D. Clark Hubert J. Beyer Ralph A. McRill Louis E. Kresin Robert L. T h a r p Edward J. Reed William B. Brown F. Leon McBride Ellsworth Burnside Carl E. Price Carl W. Studebaker Jay T. Klinginsmith Dewain E. Crouch' Richard H. Brauer Paul E. MonhoUon . Teddy A. Rockhold, Sr Kenneth M. McBratney Jimmy D. King Richard H. Junod Bobby L. Gentry Raymond F. StiUwell Robert L. Bame Elmer W. Guatney George C. Chnesmith Olice B. Williams Ray O. Sumner Leonard L. Booth Doyle K. Longhofer . Erwin Scott Joseph B. Detrixhe John W. Willey, I I I Charles W. Gutsch

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Name Joseph M. Ballew Charles J. Kidwell James H. Lundy Lloyd D. Klein Wayne E. Fuller Leonard L. Rising Larry E. Vickery James Guipre Robert C. Brown Wayne W. Grindol William D. Ringquist Loren E. Wiens Marvin D. Flinn A. J. Fieser, Jr Clarence B. Murphy James K. Elsea John R. Huggard, I I I Gene W. Holland Even B. Estes Charles H. Wille Harry J. Backstrom Howard G. Cary Lester C. Lyon Norman Bainter John H. Schroeder Virgil W. Dodson Billy P. Beamgard Everett R. Owen Lloyd D. Crall John M. Gingerich William D. Lairmore Dwayne F. Doty

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PAST M A S T E R S Lodge No. Name 2—Charles K. Lawhead; Ralph Wilson. 3—Robert M. Riley; C. F. Kumby; Louis Brown; Robert L. Rumford; Lonnie White; Everett A. McBrid.e. 5—Fred B. Jensen. 6—Glenn Puckett, George W. Mole; Edwin T. Burgess; Herbert L. Jones. 7—Porter L. Shoffner; Edward Verbeke. 9—Clarence E. Kerns; Harrison K. T r a u l ; Carroll H. Pontius; Harod S. Preston; O. M. Carpenter. 1 a—Bernard F. Pelton. 11—Don Robinett; Wayne Grindol; James Lienberger. 12—Owen Samuel Jr.; John F. Bohm.

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14—Charles W. Hirae. 15—Ray B. Painter. 16—Emmett W. Crabtree; Frank E. R o o t ; Durward C. Danielson; Chester Long. 17—Merle D. Bradley; Ronald W h i t e ; Carl Carlson; Scott W. Kelsey; Morris W. Sykes; James E. Zimmerman. 18—John F. Heckert; Lyman E. Boursaw; Glenn D. Chickadong; Howard E. Smith. 2 0 — T . W. Mohringer. 21—John T. Hatfield; Ray H. Gray. 23—Wayne Rolf; Keith E. Guthrie; Harold Bailey; Homer O. Blossom. 27—Lee Anthony. 3 3 — T h u r m a n D. Miller. 34—Frank G. Freudenthal; K. Maynard C u r t s ; Charles R. J a h n e ; Paul Gregory; Franklin Baldwin. 35—Gerald F. Steely. 37—D. M Grimes. 38—Walter C. Smith. 39—Earl J. Wilson. 40—Walter M. Johnson 42—Harry E. Crosswhite; Orville K. L a n d o n ; James E. Parmiter. 44—Robert McCord; E. Merle Rogers; Ned D. Corlcy. 45—E. M. Long; Glenn L. K n a p p ; Del Sensler. 50—Eldon Gideon; Arthur A. Newber. 51—Kenneth N. Pomeroy; Carl S. H a l e ; Gerald O. Dryden; Edward NP r a t t ; Raymond E. Stillwell. 52—John R. Cherry; Donald E. Beseau. 54—Don Davis; Lloyd A. Newsom; Virgil A. Foster; Robert L. Tharp. 5 6 — C . W. Elwood; Carl M. Witt; Glenn F. Wiswell. 57—Roy E. Gerber; Harry M . Aikin. 58—Carl A. Bible; Walter Rogers; Raymond L. Mills. 60—Harry E. Lederer; Jesse M. Ross; John P. Allen. 61—Charles Modesitt; Darwin Walters; John R. Teagarden; Arnot F. Baldwin. 62—Robert L. Bame. 63—Otis L. Domeny. 64—Vearl M. Webb. 65—J. E. Anzell; Marvin R a n k i n ; Orville P. Jackson. 66—Lester C. Naylor; Claude W. Combs. 67—Charles E. Shubkagel. 68—Ralph A. McRill. 70—John M. Ryan. 74—Charles J. Kidwell. 75—E. E. Slankhard; James F. Shea. 77—1. D. Wilson. 78—Norris N. Loyd. 79—Godfrey G. Markley. 80—Irving Myers; Glenn Zieber. 82—William R. Jaxson; Elmer Gautney. 84—Marlen L. Rogers. 85—Ernest E. Clark. 86—Aubury Rollins; Harry E. Smith; Edwin Durks.

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87—Vernon R. Snider. 88—^John R. Klopfenstein. 89—K. M McBratney. 90—Harry M. Fretz; Oscar Warfel. 91—Robert D. Hughes. 95—Melburn C. Barnes. 96—Carl W. Mahany; Theodore R. Wallace; Don Kirby; Donald R. McCulley; R. W. Harrison. 97—N. R. Platz; Donald J. Rayburn. 98—Paul L. Furbeck. 99—Lloyd D. Williams. 100—Carl E. Price. 101—John E. L a n e ; Bernard Hays; Carl Manning. 102—Ben B. Boyles; Melville M. Henderson. 103—Charles V. Grossman. 105—^John W. Willey, I H ; Francis L. Woolverton; Robert E. DeHaven; Eugene E. Carlson. 106—Leonard Booth. 107—Lester E. McConnell. 108—Kelley Arnold. 109—Martin Logon; Howard W. Kitzenberger; L. John Redelfs. 110—Ernest V. Carson. I l l — M a r v i n Davis; Oscar McKenzie; Bobby Gentry; L a V e m Spears. 112—Ted Parisa; Lester Matney. 113—Vernon D. Martin. 115—Earle D. Binsford. 116—Herbert Beyer. 117—J. Eugene Thomasson. 118—Frank M. Green, Jr. 121—Murl Ludlam 122—Raymond R. Haden. 123—Walter R. Fischer. 127—William B. Lafollette. 129—Thomas E. McCIellan. 131—Vernon Moore; Bernard E. Moore. 133—J. H. Mausson. 134—Eldon E. Tohmen. 135—Dean C. Hjorth; Glenn Blackburn; Glenn Rohrer. 136—Guy E. Shaw; Glenn Heinlein; E. R. Meadows. 137—C. S. McGinness. 138—R. Neil Crow; Vincent G. Dudney. 140—F. A. T u r p e n ; Charles H. Chalfant. 141—Cecil R. Rodenbaugh; Sylvan A. Catlin; Bob Nelson; E. C. Clover. 142—William M. Gartsen; Harold M. M a r t i n ; William J. Hrovat; Webster Bolin. 144—Carl F. Harder; Harold C. Swope. 146—Jerome T. Wagner. 148—Walter A. Tegtmeyer. 149—Carl Rutledge; Carl Studebaker. 150—Richard C. Read. 151—Kermit M. Cox. 152—Doyle Longhofer.

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March

153—Roger C. W a r d ; Martin Johnson; Wilbur Adams; Tony Partridge; Merlin R. Grundy. 154—David L. Smith. 155—Lyman Snodderley. 158—Lawrence Winegardner; Dee Duttweiler; Edwin J. Maycroft; Alvin Rolsen; B. J. Sutton; Hayden T. Shoelfn. 159—Teddy A. Rockhold; J. C. Torkelson. 160—Henry K. Smith. 161—Arnold W. Hafenstein; Ray Dieball. 162—Lester M. Alderfer; Joe E. Beyer. 164—Billy Beamgard. 168—Donald L. Doll; Carl W. Underwood. 169—Lavern Smercheck; Kenneth S. Fincham; Edwin Brychta. 172—O. W. K e m p ; Lawrence P. Gesdilmain; E.R. White. 173—Warren E. Cox; Wayne E. Fuller. 176—Joseph B. Detrixhe. 181—Delbert W. Berry. 184—Rollin B. Ashley. 187—Melvin Rogers. 188—Lavern T. Smith. 189—C. Ray Jorden. 190—James W. Drake. 191—Harland S. McNinch; Paschal W. Lundy. 193—James I. George. 194—Gerald L. Anderson; Robert Walker. 195—Alan D . Meskina; Benford E. Smith. 197—Larry E. Vickrey. 198—Bob Palmer. 201—Harvey L. Swan; Ted H a d e n ; D . R. L e a m a n ; Roy A. Coleman; Karl E. H a r m a n ; Frank Ingalls. 202—Frank L. White. 204—Sam S h a r p ; Sanford Gary. 205—Dwayne F. Doty; Gary L. Pugh. 206—Clarence B. Murphy. 210—Charles L. Beckford; Leon McBride. 217—Charles H. Wille. 219—M. L. Peterson. 220—Harold P. Newsom. 221—Walter H . Berger. 222—Max Tloralt; Lester P. Wilhelm; E. Earl Bundere. 223—Kenneth R. King; Robert R. W o m e l l ; Robert D. McGramn. 224—Harold Bethell; Roger Bush; John W. Kendell, Jr. 225—Stephen T. Crockett; Richard H . Hart. 226—Calvin Groner. 227—C. Lester Houghton. 230—Byron Walker. 322—Arnold J. Heisterman; O . D. Mack. 236—Paul Monhollon; Dale F. Langley; John Monhollon; William B. Rhymas; Clarence W. Chitwood; Floyd McCain. 241—Omar Browning; R. H. Brauer. 243—Edward J. Reed. 244—Carl L. Roney.

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246—Jerome B. Stonehocker. 247—Elmer E. Weyder; Alfred H. Slough. 248—Clarence W. Longbach; H . H. Carothers. 252—John Rigg; Merlyn W. Harkinson. 253—William C h a p m a n ; Guy M. Sparks; Glenn Eastlack. 257—Sherman R. Godlove; Keith Godlove; Alvin Cox. 258—Carl A. Bolinger; Richard C. Krase. 260—Kirby Elsea. 263—Gerald D. Kaup. 265—Gilbert S. Hayes. 266—Peter B. Moore. 267—Ray Summers. 268—L. Wilbur Love. 271—Harold N. Nichols; Robert W. Dickson. 272—Glenn H. Ellis; Louis Kresen. 273—Ralph Hawk; Val O. Whitesell; Vergil Peebler; Wesley C. Stephens. 274—Art Hartshorn, Jr.; Jay Jones, Jr. 276—Charles L. Rostine. 279—Cleo Morrow; Everett R. Owen. 282—Jack Stairett; Harry Aaghead, Jr. 283—A. M. Hamax. 284—Alex H. Cheney; Henry U . Parkinson. 287—Walter E. Crabb. 288—Don L. Dicks; Percy H. Oberholser; Roland R. Wuthnow; David L. Recob. 289—Glen Rinehart; John M. Gingerich. 290—Lester C. Lyon; Earl M. Sitton; Louis Trimble. 291—Robert R. Goodheart. 293—Everett E. Keller; David C. Clark. 295—Clinton Sherman. 297—Harry J. Backstrom; William S. Farr. 299—H. Alex Lee. 301—W. B. Verheed. 302—David E. Casey. 303—Woodrow W. Colema; Leonard L. Rising; Milo G. Headding; Harold E. Russell. 306—Clifford A. Ramsey; Joseph H. Schroeder. 307—Maurice L. Blackman. 310—Harry C. Stevens. 311—Charles W. Farmer. 314—Harold F. Bergsten; W. A. Switzer; Walter I. Mazingo. 318—F. Warren Starns; Phillip Stover; Clark Lowe. 319—Arland Stephens; A. J. Fieser. 321—Leo J. Schisler; Fred M a r t i n ; James R. Paulsen. 322—C. W. Walls; Paul W. Babcock; Joseph Chisom; Maurice E. U r y ; Harold C. Humphreys Elmer E. H a r e ; Charles Weathers. 324—Marvin Freidline; Harold B a m e t t ; C. Ray J o r d a n ; W. Lloyd Sprauge; Marvin E. Taylor. 325—Russell F. Hagen. 327—William E. Carey; Guy Salts. 328—William D. Ringquist. 331—G. W. Butler; Robert E. Vohs.

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March

332—Gene W. Holland. 333—Glenn H. Palmer; Donald E. Vochatzer, Sr., J. E. Masters; F. G. Cox. 337—Loren Weins. 338—W. R. Brown. 339—Dewain E. Crouch. 340—W. J. Yotter; Lee Fairchild. 341—Merlin D . Funk; Roger K n i g h t ; F . J. Howell. 342—Ranee H . Arnold. 347—Howard Dixon. 348—Gail Bainter. 349—Robert C. Brown; Shoemaker; Benny L. Holloway. 351—Larry D. Cox; Kenneth White. 352—Lawrence E. Abbott. 357—Harold J. Rollft; Robert A. Smith. 359—Delmar Vonada. 360—Norman Bainter. 362—Leon W. Lesovsky. 364—Joseph L. Oliphant; Joseph M. Ballew. 365—Holyd Higbee; Wesley G u m ; Joseph M . Ballew. 366—Elmer Stinnett; Charles Millsap; Robert C. Moore. 371—E. B. Estes. 372—George R. Stevens; Alfred Guess; John Lytle. 379—George C. Clinesmith. 282—Donanld R. Peterson. 285—Al Jaosik. 393—Clarence E. V a u g h t ; Carl F. Nelson, J r . ; Luther C. Jacobs; Robert B. Crumpton. 395—Joe E. States; Miles Dixon. 396—W. E. Mason; Lloyd Gingrich. 397—Clifford Johnson. 402—Clarence W. Little; Robert G. Jackson; W. Cope; Charles Yenkey. 403—Carl Payne; Richard Guenther; Earl Miller. 404—Hurlbert K. Graves; Rodney G. Bracelin. 406—W. Dale Lairmore. 408—Ellsworth Bumside. 411—John W. Russell; Sammie G. Gross; Harold McCormick. 413—Ralph A. Fry;'K. Wayne Casteal. 414—Leonard M. Paxton. 415—Theodore A. Grindol; James Abel; Homer Thomason; John H. N i m p o ; Eugene Tabbert. 417:—Virgil W. Dodson; James L. Withers; Lee Carter. 419—Robert E. Cox; H. E. Houck. 4 2 0 — T . Eldon Dark; Marvin E. Grandstaff. 421—Donald W. Calkins. 429—Charles W. Gutsch; Harold J. Smith; L. L. Petersen. 433—Ray Hopson; Earl C. Hamlin. 435—Laveme W. Fox; Paul Heyman. 436—Gary L. Butler. 438—Edgar J. Humble. 440—George D . Clark; Gary Godfrey; Connie E. Cluck. 441—Walter R. Smith. 445—Dwight Burton; Travis Spencer.

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446—G. M . Wilson. 450—Fred E. Pechin, Sr. LODGE REPRESENTATIVES Lodge No. Name 1—Conrad F. Johnson, Proxy. 2—Jack L. Rogers, S.W.; Henry M. Crist, Jr., Sec'y. 3—Horace M. Kreeger, W . M . ; Delbert W. Taylor, S.W.; Robert W. Wallace, J . W . ; Robert L. Rumford, Sec'y5—Ervin K. Berry, W.M. 6—Marion R. Smith, W.M.; Ralph Hess, J.W.; George W. Mole, Sec'y7—James W. McKenzie, Jr., M.W.; Herbert J. Keene, S.W.; William B. Gage, J.W.; Edward V. Verbeke, Sec'y. 8—Addison C. Irby, Proxy. 9—Howard H. Brown, M.W.; Thomas L. Lee, Jr., S.W.; John D. Marshal, J.W.; Clarence E. Kerns, Sec'y. 10—Maurice C. H e a m , S.W.; Jack W. Woods, J.W. 11—James W. Lienberger, W.M. 12—William G. Stoff, W . M . ; William E. Sellers, S.W.; Floyd L. Shomber, J . W . ; Owen Samuel, Jr., Sec'y. 14—Vernon J. Turner, S.W. 15—Homer J. Bolinder, W.M. 16—Roger G. Smith, W . M . ; Roger L. Couchot, S.W. 17—Charles H . Hoffmeister, W . M . ; Lloyd D . Cooper, S.W.; Martin M. Donaldson, J.W.; Wayne R. Smith, Sec'y. 18—Max F. Shoemaker, W . M . ; Denzel A. Rybolt, S.W.; Clarence E. Rea, Sec'y. 19—Joseph D. Smith, W . M . ; Oscar D. Smith, Sec'y. 20—William A. Coverdale, S.W. 21—Dale L. Jepson, W . M . ; Ray H. Gray, Sec'y. 22—Max Jennings, Proxy; Francis T. Jones, S.W. 23—Phillip E. Pritchard, W.M.; Eayne H. Rollf, S.W.; Joe D. Shumate, J.W.; Keith E. Guthrie, Sec'y. 24—Robert H. Carey, W . M . ; Henry Reb, Sec'y. 27—Omer Lee Anthony, Sec'y. 28—Andrew J. Beckford, Jr., W.M. 29—Lee Dooley, W.M. 30—Joe R. Thomas, J.W.; Clarence C. Campbell, Sec'y. 31—Perrin K. Symns, Sec'y. 32—Neil Westphal, S.W. 33—David L. Wakefield, W . M . ; Harrison D. Underhill, S.W.; Ralph A. Peatman, Jr., Sec'y. 34—Oren R. Davis, W.M.; Josiah C. Lowe, S.W.; Herschel C. Dugan, J.W.; K. Maynard Curts, Sec'y. 35—Gilbert V. Grouse, W.M. 36—Vernon L. Hager, W.M. 37- —Damon M. Grimes, W.M.; Dale A. Mitchell, S.W. Jimmie A. Duncan, Sec'y. 3 8 - - W i l l a r d A. Shields, W.M. 40—Charles W. Dicken, W.M. 4 1 - -John O. Love, Sec' y-

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42—Merel L. Cochren, Proxy. 44—Roland E. Hunt, W . M . ; Lonnie J. Riley, S.VV.; J. Robert McCord, Sec'y. 45—Delbert W. Seuser, W . M . ; Bruce L. K n a p p , J.W. 46—Gerald L. Buller, W . M . ; John A. Sch'owalter, Sec'y. 47—Thomas C. Johnson, W.M. 48—John B. Turner, W . M . ; E d m u n d R. Stucker, Sec'y. 49—Duane G. Sloan, W . M . ; Alvin K. Banman, S.W.; Loren L. Burnett, J-W.; Kenneth A. McCart, Sec'y. 51—Doyle H . Twitchell, W . M . ; Paul E. Ferrell, S.W.; Daniel R. Donaldson, J . W . ; Edward N. Pratt, Sec'y. 52—Dale Hamarlund, W . M . ; Donald E. Beseau, Sec'y. 54—Allen E. Allen E. Hague, W . M . ; Charles G. Adkins, S.W.; Robert L. Tomlinson, Jr., J . W . ; Robert L. T h a r p , Sec'y. 55—Larry D . Barnthson, W.M. 56—Jesse R. Davis, W.M. 57—^James C. Bradbury, S.W.; Leonard M. Godown, Sec'y. 58—William G. McKinney, W . M . ; Carl A. Bible, Sec'y. 60—Robert W. Peeler, S.W.; Jesse M. Ross, Sec'y. 61—Harold C. Terry, W.M. 62—Glen L, Colson, W . M . ; Jesse E. Bean, Sec'y. 64—Carl E. Miller, S.W.; Roderick J. Holaday, J.W.; Vearl M. Webb, Sec'y. 65—Charles A. Groff, W . M . ; Michael D. Howe, J.W. 60—Jon D. Rhoads, W . M . ; Duane A. Fitch, S.W. 67—Charles E. Shubkagel, W . M . ; Charles F. Jones, Sec'y. 68—Billy J. McAfee, W.M. 69—Lester L. Murphy, Sr., W . M . ; James L. May, S.W.; J. Harlan Graham, Sec'y. 70—John R. Waetzig, W . M . ; John J. Ryan, S.W.; Everett L. Avery, Sec'y. 74—Jimmy Wampler, W.M. 75—Fred L. Baker, W.M. 77—I. D . Wilson, Proxy. 78—Norris Loyd, Sec'y. 79—John E. Fry, W.M. 80—Chester C. Perkins, W.M.; Robert F. Dunshee, S.W.; Russell C. Schwilling, Sec'y. 82—Russell George, W . M . 84—Billy R. Peters, W.M. 85—William R. Bourne, W . M . ; Ernest E. Clark, Sec'y. 86—Irl R. Mitchell, W . M . ; Everett D. Hladik, S.W.; Robert A. Smith, J.W.; Harold R. Teachman, Sec'y. 87—Duane Snyder, W . M . ; Vernon Snider, Sec'y. pro-tem. 88—Wayne L. Torneden, W . M . ; Frederick J. Laudan, J.W.; Chester O. Hiatt, Sec'y. 89—George E. Byrne, Sec'y. 90—Robert J. Higgs, W . M . ; Larry F . Crady, S.W. 91—Joseph E. Reuter, W . M . ; Laurel R. VanBibber, S.W. 92—Gary W. McBride, W.M. 93—Richard R. Prideaux, W.M.; Floyd M. Prideaux, Sec'y. 94—Joe D. Renfro, W . M . ; Norman L. Scott, J.W.; David N. Lohr, Sec'y. 96—Conrad D. Jennings, W . M . ; James E. Hanson, S.W.; Gerald A. Lough, J . W . ; J. Charles Walje, Sec'y.

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97—Jim E. Ross, W.M.; Marvin Miller, S.W.; Harrison Fine, J.W.; William S. Post, Sec'y. 98—David F. Montgomery, W . M . ; John H. McVicar, J.W. 99—Wilbur D. VanEtten, W.M. 100—James P. Lucian, W.M. 101—Bernard Mays, Proxy. 102—Donald R. Simmons, W . M . ; H. Lloyd Gamine, S.W.; Lawrence Ricketts, J.W.; Alfred L. Lewis, Sec'y103—Fay D. Glopine, W.M. 104—Garry L. Keeler, W . M . ; Robert D. Hopkins, S.W. 105—Richard W. Carlson, W . M . ; John W. WiUey, Jr., S.W.; John W. Willey, i n , Sec'y. 160—Alfred F. Halbrook, W . M . ; Ronald W. Hall, S.W.; Darby D. Downard, J.W.; Charles W. Hall, Sec'y. 107—J. Wayne Parrish, W . M . ; Toby T. Curtis, S.W.; Samuel D. Adams, J.W.; Harry E. Gorrell, Sec'y. 108—Paul McDermed, J.W. 109—L. John Redelfs, Sec'y. 110—Norman D. Payne, W . M . ; Walter G. Bailey, S.W.; Warren B. Woolridge, J.W. I l l — O s c a r J. McKenzie, W . M . ; Devere G. Miller, S.W.; William J. Smatla, J.W.; Charles G. Dayton, Sec'y. 112—Harold T. Reese, W . M . ; William I. Goldsmith, Jr., Sec'y. 113—Wilfred E. Hotaling, W . M . ; Gary J. Hobbie, J.W.; Chester McWilson, Sec'y. 114—William G. Bowser, W.M. 115—Earle D. Binford, W.M. 117—Ray D. Fincher, W . M . ; Eleuterio Carrillo, S.W. 118—Floyd A. Russell. 119—Elmer R. Ambler, S.W.; Ralph W. Kimmel, J.W. 120—Warren Slocombe, W.M. 121—Clint A. Tracy, W . M . ; Harley D. Schlotterbeck, S.W.; Alfred E. Kester, Sec'y. 122—Robert C. Haden, W.M. 123—William H. McClure, Jr., W.M.; Glenn W. Farlee, Sec'y. 124—John K. Abildgaard, W.M.; Norman R. Byers, S.W.; Cecil Max Goeldner,

J.W. 125—Keith Schreuder, W . M . ; Leonard L. Ritz, S.W.; Raymond W. Richardson, J.W. 126—D. Gene Gorle, S.W. 127—Herbert W. Crook, W . M . ; W i l m e r L. Edwards, J.W. 129—Charles A. Weaver, W.M. 132—Willard Bright, W.M.; Tommy Bruce, S.W. 133—Larry E. Swanson, W.M. 134—Clayton C. Coulson, S.W. 135—John E. Cunningham, Jr., W . M . ; Carroll W. Dickerson, S.W.; Glenn E. Blackburn, Sec'y. 136—Ernest Rr. Meadows, W.M. 137—C. S. McGinness, Proxy. 138—Ronald L. Schutter, W . M . ; R. Neil Crow, Sec'y. 140—Robert R. Taylor, W . M . ; Charles H. Chalfant, Sec'y.

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141—Clifford E. Reese, W . M . ; Wilfred L. Lafferty, S.W.; Albert L. Lafferty, Sec'y142—Ernest Smtih, W . M . ; Gerald R. Butcher, J.W. 144—Gary L. Lawrence, W . M . ; Robert A. Jackson, S.W.; Earl D . Huffman, J . W . ; Carl F. Harder, Sec'y146—Jerome Wagner, Proxy. 147—Harold L. Bowers, W.M. 148—Melvin R. Folkers, W.M. 149—Carl E. Rutledge, W.M. 150—Dale D . Hall, W.M.; Charles R. Glenn, S.W.; Robert W. Hartley, J.W.; Richard C. Read, Sec'y. 151—Douglas G. Herrin, W.M. 152—William S. Goodwin, W . M . ; Clarence E. Carlton, S.W.; Doyle K. Longhofer, Sec'y. 153—Eugean E. Heck, W.M.; Ronald L. Robinson, S.W.; William D. Patterson J . W . ; Robert J. White, Sec'y. 154—David L. Smith, proxy. 155—Albert F. Eubanks, W.M. 156—Clarence E. Young, S.W. 158—Raymond P. Maycroft, W . M . ; Lawrence D . Winegardner, Sec'y. 159—Calvin L. Weibling, W . M . ; Julius C. Torkleson, S.W. 160—Robert Hassler, Proxy. 161—Roy A. Eberwein, W . M . ; Ray H . Dieball, Sec'y. 162—Joe E. Beyer, Sec'y. 163—Vern D . Gilliland, W.M.; Jack Blankenship, Sec'y. 164—Kenneth R. Smith, W.M. 165—Carl E. Wofford, W.W.; Richard E. Rodman, S.W.; Jack L. Bennett, J.W. 168—Larry E. Gray, W.M.; Kenneth L. Geisdorf, S.W.; .Charles E. Marsolf, J . W . ; Donald L. Doll, Sec'y. 169—Donald W. Botkin, W . M . ; Jimmy D . King, S.W.; Lauren M. Smerchek, Sce'y. 171—Roy L. Wa.'e, S.W. 172—Virgil D. B;irns, W.M.; Rex D. Grauerholz, S.W.; Ralph C. Walters, J . W . ; William R. Leonard, Sec'y. 173—John Eschenbrenner, W.M.; H u g h E. Richards, S.W.; Warren E. Cox, Sec'y. 177—C. Wayne Marietta, W.M.; Victor N . Carlisle, S.W. 178—James L. Piatt, W.M.; James B. Silsby, S.W.; Lynn A. Harris, Sec'y. 179—Clair H . Penrod, Sec'y. 181—Delbert W. Berry, W.M.; Myron G. Johnson, Sec'y. 184—Treacel A. Bennett, W.M. 187—William F. L. Forrest, S.W.; R. Rorris Rogers, J.W.; Ronald J. Titterington, Sec'y. 188—Johnnie D. Rossnickee, W.M. 189—Lawrence B. Noble, W.M. 190—Larry D . Bailey, W.M.; Orville L. Oelschlaeger, S.W.; Ervel F. Cleaver, J . W . ; John R. Williams, Sec'y. 191—Darrell M. Holmes, W.M.; Merritt C. Atwell, S.W.; Dennis C. Atwell, J . W . ; Paschal W. Lundy, Sec'y. 192—BiUie R. Miller, W.M. 193—Leonard Amett, W.M.; Kenneth G. Thomas, S.W.; Wendell G. Lyon,

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J.W.; Commodore Wood, Sec'y194—Jimmy D . Shoemaker, W.M.; Neal J. Menzie, S.W.; Gerald L. Anderson, Sec'y. 195—Arris M. Johnson, W . M . ; David M. King, S.W. 196—James C. Cox, W.M.; Vance E. Welch, S.W. 197—^James M. Barnum, W.M.; Larry E. Vickrey, Sec'y. 198—Bob Palmer, Proxy. 199—George K. Pope, W.M. 201—Wayne E. Irwin, W.M. u\J^

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203—Donald J. White, W.M. 204—Dan R. Sharp, J.W. 205—Alfred C. Boline, W.M.; Gary E. Rowley, J.W.; Dwayne F. Doty, Sec'y. 206—Larry E. Gelvin, W.M. 207—Earl T. Poore, Sec'y. 210—Charles L. Beckford, J.W. 213—James Weyrauch, W.M. 214—James Guipre, W.M. 216—Ronald L. Lewis, W.M.; Donald L. Swisher, S.W. 217—William M. Wolf, W.M. 219—Dan L. Brayton, Sec'y. 220—Clinton O. English, W.M.; Gale E. Britton, S.W.; Harold P. Newsom, Sec'y. 223—Charles B. Eaton, W.M.; John J. Shell, S.W. 224—Robert D . Smith, W.M. 225—Walter B. Norris, W . M . ; John H . Gilman, S.W. 226—Calvin Grover, Proxy. 227—C. Lester Houghton, Sec'y. 229—Leroy Curch, Proxy. 230—Byron E. Walker, Sec'y. 232—Arnold J. Hiesterman, Sec'y. 233—Harold A. Krug, W.M. 236—Charles E. Lacey, W.M.; William J. Kramer, S.W. 237—Francis E. Kirkland, Sec'y. 238—Richard C. Bellin, W.M. 241—Richard H . Brauer, Proxy; O m a r O. Browning, Sec'y. 243—Robert G. McCIintock, W.M.; James B. Sites, S.W.; James F. Rogers, Sec'y. 244—Jerry E. Fann, W.M. 245—C. Harley McVey, W . M . ; Glen R. Goodsell, S.W. 246—John W. Richards, W.M.; Joseph S. Dunbar, J.W. 247—Howard C. Campbell. 248—Tommy L. Standford, W.M. 249—Wilbur L. Hales, S.S. 251—William K. Grouse, W.M. 252—Merlyn W. Hoskinson, W.M.; Richard D . Shrauner, J . W . ; John L. Rigg, Sec'y. 2 5 3 ^ W i l l i a m Chapman, Sec'y. 254—Harry K. Stites, W.M. 257—Theodore L. Plummer, S.W. 258—Galind F. Keefe, W.M.; Ronald W. Waggy, S.W.; Donald Hamilton, J.W.; J. Wayne Pipkin, Sec'y.

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260—James K. Elsea, J.W. 263—Gerald K a u p , Proxy. 266—Don Pickell, Proxy. 267—Ray O. Sumner, S.W.; I r a L. Thomas, Sec'y268—Allen Ward, W.M.; Jack Stewart, S.W.; Dorwin Jackson, J.W. 270—Willis Kramer, W . M . ; Loren W. Gray, Sec'y. 271—Robert W. Dickson, Proxy. 272—Delos M. Ellis, S.W.; Finis V. Swender, Sec'y. 273—Stanley A. Combs, W . M . ; Robert W. Carlson, S.W.; Val O. Whitesell, Sec'y. 274—Arthur Hartshorn, Proxy. 275—Kenneth N. Novinger, W.M. 276—Charles L. Rostine, Sec'y. 279—Leo E. Krug, S.W. 280—Paul J. Harrell, W.M. 281—Robert H. Wanker, W.M. 282—Harry Craghead, Proxy. 283—Aubrey V. H a n n a , Sr., Sec'y. 287—Walter Crabb, Proxy. 288—Percy H . Oberholser, Proxy, Don L. Dicks, Sec'y. 289—Jimmy L. Cole, W.M. 290—Edwin E. Gardner, W . M . ; Lester C. Lyon, Sec'y. 291—Wayne L. Peck, W.M. 294—John E. Stover, W . M . ; Jerry L. Dean, J.W. 295—CHnton D. Sherman, W.M. 297—Willim S. Farr, Proxy. 298—Clarence McCreight, Chap. 299—Harry C. Burnett, W . M . ; Haynes A. Lee, S.W. 300—William B. Hawkins, W . M . ; George W. Tull, Sec'y. 301—George A. Rose, Sec'y. 302—David E. Casey, S.W. 303—James O. Foster, W . M . ; Harry D. Yates, S.W.; Ward H. Johnson, J . W . ; Woodrow W. Coleman, Sec'y. 306—Thomas L. Case, W.M. 307—LeRoy Lapham, W . M . ; Michael K. Ross, S.W.; Gary L. Swan, J.W. 309—Richard E. Golladay, W . M . ; Larry R. Ochs, J.W. 310—Harry C. Stevens, W.M. 311—Royal B. Brown, W . M . ; Charles W. Farmer, Sec'y. 313—Robert A. Kuehn, W . M . ; Glenn C. McVicker, S.W.; James B. Deberry, J . W ; Charles C. Cowles, Sec'y. 314—^Joseph C. Schick, Proxy. 315—Steven M. Kyser, W.M. 317—Dale Kelly, W.M. 138—Arthur R. Steele, W.M. 319—Danny Liddeke, W . M . ; Joie J. McCormick, Sec'y. 321—Leo J. Schisler, Sec'y. 322—Robert M. Schroeder, W . M . ; Walter C. Johnson, S.W.; Leslie E. Holmes, J . W . ; Wayne K. Ozias, Sec'y. 323—Claire B. Sparling, W . M . ; William Herrmann, J.W. 324—Jerry L. Vaughan, W.M. 325—Russell F. Hageman, Proxy. 326—Charles J. Howard, W . M . ; Joseph D. Potter, Sec'y.

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327—Guy Salts, Proxy. 328—Frank V. Neber, W.M. 331—Robert E. Vohs, M.M.; George W. Butler, J.W Alfred H . Jonas, Sec'y. 332—Gene W. Holland, S.W. 333—Robert E. Williams, W.M.; George W. Lawler, Jr., S.W. Rex R. Ballard, J.W.; Glenn H. Palmer, Sec'y. 335—Walter V. Thomas, W.M.; Lester E. Modlin, S.W. 337—Loren Wiens, Sec'y. 338—Eugene Whitaker, W.M. 339—Jay D. Bodenhamer, W.M Albert E. Wallace, S.' 340—William J. Yotter, Sec'y. 341—Merlin D. Funk, Sec'y. 344—Clarence E. Growl, W.M Calvin E. Burns, Sec'y. 345—Glenn McBride, W.M. 347—Lee Van Gieson, W.M.; Howard Dixon Sec'y. 348—Gayle Bainter, Proxy. 349—Marvin A. Shuemaker, Proxy; Robert C. Brown, Proxy; Benny Halloway, Proxy. 351—Larry D. Cox, J.W. 352—Lawrence E. Abbott, Sec'y. 357—Gary W. Starr, S.W.; Vernon L. Bolinder, Sec'y. 358—Melvin E. Oak, S.W. 359—John Hupfer, W.M.; Delmar W Vonada, Sec'y. 360—C. Leroy Brown, W.M. 361—Will E. Dickinson, S.W.; Virgil C Pedigo, Sec'y. 362—Leon W. Lesovsky, S.W. 364—Travis C. Anderson, W.M. 365—Leroy Burgess, W.M.; Charles W. Gum, J.W.; Lloyd Higbee, Sec'y. 366—Louis M. Espy, W.M.; Theodore E. Morris, S.W.; Ward Harrington, Sec'y. 367—Albert M. Kidder, W.M.; Gary K. Martin, S.W. 369—James E. Roberts, W.M.; Darrell Carr, J.W. 372—George R. Stevens, W.M. 374—Brian A. Barkan, W.M.; James W. Nelson, S.W.; Charles A. Evans, J.W. Andrew E. Olson, Sec'y. 379—Ralph Winterrowd, W.M. 385—Ernest E. Campbell, W.M.; Robert A. Lance, S.W.; Floyd D. Marlatt J.W.; John B. Schlarb, Sec'y. 390—Henry L. Post, W.M. 391—Charles E. Thompson, W.M. 393—Charles R. Harden, W.M.; Clarence E. Vaught, S.W. 395—Frank A. Davis, Jr., W.M. 396—Roland B. Richmond, W.M.; Melvin L. Jones, S.W Lawrence E. Walls, J.W.; Robert L. Lewis, Sec'y. 397—Alfred M. Moser, J.W. 401—Emory G. Craft, Sec'y. 402—Victor R. Petty, W.M.; Jerald O. Peterson, J . W . ; William E. Bogue. 403—Frank J. Testorff, W.M. 404—Paul L. DeGood, W.M. 406—John H. Duncan, W.M. Raymond L. Strickland, S.W.; Bob Crane. 408—Leonard O. Dungan, Jr. W.M.; Walter A. Fiorucci, Sec'y. 409—Rodney Hanan, Proxy.

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410—Willis Baker, J . W . ; Orves U. Beeghly, Sec'y411—Virgil R. McCormack, S.W. Samraie G. Cross, Sec'y- John Russell. 413—Frank D. Wetmore, W.M. 415—Eugene Tabbert, W . M . ; Mervil Dick, S.W.; Homer Thomason, Sec'y417—Byron D- Funk, W . M . ; Vernon D- Akers, S.W.; Wallace D- Mote, J.W-; James L. Withers, Sec'y. 419—Robert E- Cox, W . M . ; Jimmy L. Dodge, S.W. 420—William A. McMullen, W . M . ; Melvin L. Grandstaff, S.W.; T . Elton Dark, Sec'y. 421—Donald W. Calkins, J.W. 422—Nathan W. Bressler, W.M. 429—Lawrence L. Peterson, J.W. 433—Gene L. Hager, S.W.; Earl Hamlin, Sec'y. 435—Richard R. Haefele, J.W436—Clifford N. French, S.W.; Gerald I. Childers, J.W.; Paul E. Murphy, Sec'y. 437—George W. Weiss, W . M . ; Ralph F. Nichols, Sec'y. 438—James S. Roberts, W . M . ; Donald K. Church, J.W. O m a r I. Armstrong, Sec'y. 440—Roger D. Clark, S.W.; Leonard H. Foster, Sec'y. 441—Walter R. Smith, Sec'y. 444—Melvin L. Knoche, W.M. 445—Gayle A. Shuman, W . M . ; Arthur W. Meyers, S.W.; Rodney S. Wolcott, J . W . ; Raymond L. Hutchinson, Sec'y. 446—Frank H . Houck, S.W. 449—Phillip E. Albers, W.M. 450—Harold P. Allen, W . M . ; Joseph C. Campbell, S.W.; Dale A. Shields, J . W . ; William B. Carter, Sec'y.

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RECAPITULATION Grand Lodge Officers Present Sub-Officers Present Past Elective Grand Officers Present District Deputy Grand Masters Present: 1975-1976 1976-1977 Area Coordinators Present: 1975-1976 1976-1977 Past Masters Present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Grand Officers, Grand Masters, or Area Coordinators.) Lodge Representatives Present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Grand Officers, Grand Masters, or Area Coordinators.) Distinguished and Ohter Guests Present Master Masons Present Grand Representatives Present

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63 199 25 1,549 338 404

T h e Committee thanks the M . ' . W-'- Grand Master for the opportunity to serve this 120th Annual Communication. Fraternally submitted, M E R L E D . BRADLEY, Chairman ARNOLD W . HAFENSTEIN

DwAYNE F . D O T Y ROBERT N . CROW DONALD E . BESEAU

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1976 ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER My Brethren, I welcome you to the One H u n d r e d and Twentieth Annual Communication of the M - ' . W-". Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. I d o so with mixed emotions. Happiness and pleasure prevail when I observe a crowd such as this, but there is some sadness when I realize this is the end of the most pleasurable year of my life. Words cannot adequetely express my appreciation to the Masons of Kansas for having the confidence to elevate me to this position of dignity and esteem. My most sincere wish today is that your Grand Master of 1975 has served Masonry as you intended for him to do when you elected him one year ago. This year has been highlighted by more than two hundred occasions when I have had the pleasure of being with the finest people on earth, Kansas Masons, their families and friends. There have been large crowds and small ones, but never a group which did not treat me with dignity which should be afforded as Grand Master, but more important, never a time when I was not treated also as a friend. Many of the great moments this year have been accompanied by personal fatigue. Some forty-five thousand miles of driving, and countless hours of lost sleep have all been rewarded when someone says "Thanks for coming. Please come again." T o you my Brethren, I say "Thanks for coming", thanks for your support, for your confidence, for your dedication to Masonry, and for your friendship.

CONDITION OF THE ORDER O n e year ago I asked that we "Let Masonry Come Alive in Seventy-five", and you made it happen. I asked that we bring Masonry before the public, that we no longer hide our "Light", that we stress leadership and programing, and you made it happen. Thanks to the hard work of so many of you, Masonary did come alive and we are growing. Regretably our total number again decreased in 1975, but the loss was less than in recent years. As evidenced by the statistics listed below, more men were raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason, restorations increased, and thankfully, deaths were not as numerous.

APPENDIX 75 M.M. Raised 1354 412 Restored Suspended 856 Died 1971 Net Loss 1165

74 1162 366 980 2115 1763

73 1097 372 855 2158 1627

72 1104 391 983 2168 1784

71 1142 394 1018 2057 1655

70 1182 467 890 2085 1486

69 1270 309 1428 2300 2260

68 1367 300 928 2170 1585

67 1464 341 918 2144 1445

66 1467 293 1003 2130 1538

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GRAND MASTER'S RECEPTION On April 26, 1975, the members of Alma Lodge No. 161, A.F. & A.M. joined the other four Lodges of District 64 in honoring the Grand Master with a reception at Alma. Through I must confess to having qualms beforehand, the event was a total success, thanks to many hours of hard work by Masons and non-Masons in and around the Alma area. My wife Lou, and I were deeply touched and honestly thrilled at the great number of our friends who traveled from over the State to be with us on this memorable occasion. I t was the highlight of our year. It is impossible to list all of those wonderful people who were instrumental in making all the arrangements, and those who worked so hard to assure a perfect evening, but I hope they realize how much their efforts were appreciated. We will be indebted to them always, as well as to those who honored us by their presence.

P A S T GRAND MASTERS No man serving as Grand Master can rely solely on his own judgment. Situations and problems arise frequently when the advise and expertise of those who have served before are so important. Kansas is blessed with a group of Past Grand Masters who are always willing to help, and their counsel this year has been of great assistance to me. They have been always willing to share their knowledge, but only when requested. Never have they been demanding, never have they attempted to flaunt their position of judgment, but their support and advise has always been appreciated. Some have been called upon more than others, but to all, I give my thanks.

COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION For the past several years, the Grand Master and his Council of Administration has been a close knit group, conferring regularly, and hopefully arriving at decisions which are in the best interest of Masonry. This year has been no exception. In addition, the Grand Secretary and the Grand Senior Deacon have been present at nearly every meeting, offering their advise and sharing their views. I hope all Grand Masters in the future will have as fine a group of men to work with as I have, and that they will use their Counsel to the utmost, weighing their knowledge and acquainting them with situations which may arise when they ascend to the Grand East. Continuity is vital, and is accomplished by working together. My most sincere appreciation is extended to Ralph Walker, Bill Mcintosh, Chet Gilbert, Al Arnold, and Nolan Artz, for their assistance and advise.

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS Some persons may think this group of dedicated Masons has already received recognition by sitting in their respective positions. I feel however, they deserve public recognition for the service they have performed during the year. I'm proud of all, but especially of my appointment into the Grand Lodge line, W.'. Brother W. Nolan Artz. Eventually he will serve as your Grand Master, but all of the appointive officers are also capable of this high honor. They are the best.

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D I S T R I C T D E P U T Y GRAfrt) M A S T E R S A N D AREA C O O R D I N A T O R S I would be remiss if I did not include in this address a brief thank you to my D D G M ' S a n d Area Coordinators. They are the eyes, ears, and oftentime the mouthpiece of the Grand Master. W i t h only few exceptions, I feel this group has been t h e best and most dedicated assembly of men that any Grand Master has had serving him. My most sincere appreciation is extended to them for their constant efforts to upgrade Masonry in their districts and areas. GRAND L O D G E S T A F F T h e staff of the Grand Lodge Building is a group of dedicated persons, working u n d e r our Grand Secretary, Albert O . Arnold, Jr., and all bent on complying with the wishes of the Grand Master and the many thousands of Kansas Masons, each of who seems to feel his requests are most important. Having been able to spend more time in the G r a n d Lodge Building this year than d o most Grand Masters. I know that each of these persons does their utmost to guarantee a successful operation, and each deserve the thanks of all members. If you ever feel this staff is not doing their job in a most expeditious manner, remember they are small in number and until the implementation of computerization, were doing all operations in somewhat antiquated methods. At n o time this year have my requests been ignored or delayed, and I do thank AI Arnold, Dave Recob, and the entire staff for their cooperation. GRAND L O D G E A U T O M O B I L E Furnishing the Grand Master a vehicle to use during his term is one of the most appreciated acts of the Brethren. T h e costs of driving over forty-five thousand miles would have presented a financial situation with which I could not have coped. I recommend this practice be continued. GRAND L O D G E B U I L D I N G We certainly wish to give recognition to those Lodges who have donated furniture to outfit the Craft Lodge in the Grand Lodge Building. The project is not yet complete, but hopefully will be by the time the Annual Proceeding are published and these Lodges will be given credit for their contributions. All gifts are appreciated, a n d this room will eventually be a proud exhibit for Kansas Masons. During the year, the windows on the west and south sides of the first floor were replaced with aluminum windows. I n time all windows must be changed since time has h a d it's toll on them. T h e project of making our museum and library more functional did not materialize this year because of a lack of time. I t is hoped next year will prove to be the time when both of these beautiful areas will be revamped so that Masons and non-Masons will be able to use the quarters and enjoy the valuable materials contained within. KANSAS M A S O N I C

HOME

This facility is probably one of my greatest concerns. Located in a relatively nice section of Wichita, it is esthetically beautiful with a Spanish decor, provides comfortable surroundings for our residents, cares for our bedridden, provides for adequate medical attention, but is ridiculously expensive to

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operate. T h e latter is no fault of the administrator or anyone involved in the operation but rather the fault of having an ancient facility, staffed for a full complement of residents but only occupied by two thirds the number who could live there. We as Masons, are charged with the tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. We proudly announce the benefits of our Masonic Home, how we care for those who need our help, how we contribute each year to their relief, relief in the form of three-quarters of one penny per year per resident. Are we entitled to brag of this generosity? T h e costs of operating the Home increase each year, as do all other businesses but we don't consider increasing our individual contributions to the Home. T h e thought of a per capita tax increase, whether it be fifty cents or several dollars makes many forget their obligations to help our Brothers. I do not intend to propose a per capita tax increase this year, for I hear constantly that we would automatically lose thousands of our members. This may be true but I cannot believe there are many Kansas Masons who would become destitute if they were required to pay even fifty cents per month to help their Brothers. T h e same would apply to members of our O r d e r of the Eastern Star. I suggest you visit our Home in the near future and look into the eyes of our residents and think to yourself that your contribution to their well being each year is about the cost of one slice of bread. We have choices of what to do about the Home. We can close it down, making sure that those now in residency are guaranteed suitable living quarters for the rest of their lives in some other location. We could restrict entrance only to those who could pay their own way. We could continue to lose money each year, covering our losses by disposing of our interest drawing assets until they are gone, then close the Home. There are choices. The final one is yours.

A P P E N D A N T AND C O N C O R D A N T B O D I E S Unity between all bodies of Masonry seems to have been stronger this year than in the past. This is good and should continue, for we are all Masons, practicing the principals taught in the Craft Lodge, regardless of what body we most actively support. T h e Unity Meeting held each year in December, and attended by the leaders and secretaries of the various bodies, has proven it's value by alleviating many conflicts in scheduling. I recommend this meeting be continued and attended by all interested parties. My wife Lou, and I, are most appreciative of the financial assistance given us by the five Shrine Temples to offset the expenses of attending the Imperial Shrine Session in Toronto, Ontario this past summer. This visitation gave us a more complete insight into Shrinedom, and the benovelent and charitable programs conducted by the Shrine. Special thanks are extended Arab Temple for the beautiful Grand Master's fez given me at the Spring Ceremonial in Topeka. I will always wear it with pride. I have particularly appreciated the cooperation a n d support given me by the junior Past Potentate, of Arab Temple, John C. Dicus. O n more than one occasion I have requested help at various functions, and he has always been ready with assistance of the several units. A unique experience occured when the Fall Ceremonial Class was named in honor of the Grand Master of Kansas Masons. I wish to thank my Temple also for hosting the breakfast this Saturday morning for D.D.G.M.'s, Grand Lodge Officers, and Distinguished guests.

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If it appears I have recognized one organization more than others, it was unintentional for all bodies have cooperated to the utmost. I have attended the State meetings of the York Rite Bodies as well as those of the three Youth Groups, and was honored by the Scottish Rite in receiving the title of K.C.C.H. Sister Jeannette H u e t t a n d Brother Walter Smith, as Worthy Grand Matron a n d Worthy Grand Patron of the O r d e r of Eastern Star have supported the Grand Lodge and the local Lodges all year. In all. Craft Masonry has become an even more important part of the appendant and concordant bodies. Y O U T H GROUPS For some time we have vocally recognized our three youth groups, the DeMolay for Boys, the Rainbow for Girls, and the Job's Daughters. For the first time, the Masons of Kansas donated monies this year to the youth leaders of all three organizations. Not only will these funds assist the yoimg people financially, but will let them know that we, as Masons,encourage and support their fine organizations and t h e programs offered. We all realize the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. As I visited several of the youth meetings, being honored by all three, I have no fear that our country will be in good hands when these young people are in charge of it. All groups are directed by dedicated adult leaders, and I encourage all Masons to lend a helping hand to assist these adults in guiding our young people in the proper way of life. I recommend continuance of financial support to the three youth group leaders, with an increase if funds are available. T H E KANSAS M A S O N T h e official publication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas has been mailed to all members of Kansas Lodges this year, and many favorable comments have been received. T h e "Kansas Mason" has been a source of information about Masonry in Kansas, and it's future success will depend upon Lodges furnishing information about local events that will be â&#x20AC;˘ of interest to all readers. Lodges cannot expect news of events to be printed unless material is furnished the editor of the paper. It would be well if each Worshipful Master appointed one or two members to regularly report on activities of the Lodge. T h e paper, and it's Editor M . ' . W-"- Ben W. Graybill, have received acclaim from far and wide. This year a " c u b " reporter was added to the Publications Committee. W-'- Brother Robert G. Jackson has traveled many miles attending Masonic fimctions, gathering news and taking pictures for the paper. Masons of Kansas sincerely appreciate the time and efforts of Ben and Bob. CONSOLIDATIONS I am pleased to say there have been no consolidations of Lodges during the current year. Several have mentioned the subject, but all have agreed to try a little harder before they "give u p " and remove Masonry from their community. Thankfully most of those considering consolidation have given the "extra effort" by appointing more aggressive officers who have planned programs for this bi-centennial year, and who wish to bring Masonry back into focus in their towns. There are a few however, who haven't found the drive and pride, and these probably will consolidate. I ' m sorry that my efforts have failed with these Lodges.

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RATIFICATION OF

CONSTITUTION

Having received proper certification from the Grand Secretary, I now declare the following changes to the constitution ratified by two-thirds vote: ART. V. Sec. 2 and A R T IV. Sec. 13. as follows: A R T . V. Sec. 2. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; " ( 1 2 ) O n Total Youth". A R T V I Sec. 13. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; " ( 1 3 ) On Publications". NECROLOGY Again the Grim Reaper has taken his toll of Kansas Masons. We have lost 1,971 members by death this year, including, M . ' . \V.'. HeniY S. Buzlck, Jr., Past Grand Master, R.". W-'- Clarence R. Stucky, District Deputy Grand Master of the 46th District, R-'. W-'- Harley A. Francis, District Deputy Grand Master of District 55 and L. Rogene Borgen, member of the Ritualistic Committee. Their absence is indeed mourned by all Masons, and our most sincere sympathy is extended to their families. KANSAS M A S O N I C F O U N D A T I O N T h e Foundation, now in it's Tenth Year, continues to grow but not as rapidly as expected. During the past twelve months, a sum of $23,755.00 was contributed to the Masonic Oncology Clinic at the University of Kansas Medical Center at Kansas City. T h e vital services and research at the Clinic, made possible by our contributions, should be the pride of Kansas Masons due to our continued support and interest. Another function of this organization is the loan of monies to deserving college and university students. Several students received loans in 1975, adding to the list of those currently in school or already graduated. Over twenty thousand dollars is now on loan to these students. Continuing support of the Foundation should be the goal of all Kansas Masons. Additional information will be presented later in this meeting by William E. Bogue, Executive Director. GRAND L O D G E R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S I have been pleased this year to nominate W-'- Robert G. Jackson, 4301 Huntoon, Topeka 66604, to be a Grand Representative of Ireland near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. T h a t appointment is to be confirmed at the next annual commimication of the Grand Lodge of Ireland later this year. Upon th'e recommendation of Grand Masters concerned I have appointed the below named Grand Representatives to be Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Kansas to jurisdictions n a m e d : U . S. G R A N D L O D G E NEBRASKA

Glen F. Sperry, P.O. Box 123, Clay Center, Neb. 68939. FOREIGN GRAND LODGES PUERTO RICO

Pedro Rojas, G P O 1616, San J u a n 00936. NEW

BRUNSWICK

Fred S. P. Haycox, 109 Beaverbrook, St. John E2K2WB.

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S P E C I A L C O M M U N I C A T I O N O F L O C A L L O D G E S — 1975-76 April 12 — Grave Marking, P.G.M. Scott E. Kelsey, Topeka May 21 — Grave Marking, P.G.M. Chiles C. Coleman, Clay Center 24 — Cornerstone and Dedication of Derby Lodge No. 365 June 7 — Dedication of Quinter Lodge No. 410 21 — Grave Marking, P.G.M. Isaac Sharp, Kansas City 27 — Cornerstone and dedication of Carson Lodge No. 132 July 12 — Dedication of Grand Lodge flag pole, Topeka Aug. 6 — Grave Marking, P.G.M. Armand H. Bishop, Parsons 11 — Consecration of Masonic Home Lodge No. 450, Wichita Sept. 3 — Grave Marking, P.G.M. Perry M. Hoisington, Newton Grave Marking, P.G.M. Samuel R. Peters, Newton 5 — Cornerstone ceremony at Goodland Public Library 10 — Dedication of flag pole a t St. Johns Lodge No. 113 Grave Marking, P.G.M. J o h n W. Nielson, Concordia 13 — Grave Marking, P.G.M. James J. Buck, Emporia Grave Marking, P.G.M. Ferris M. Hill, Emporia Oct. 4 — Cornerstone and dedication of Nickerson Lodge No. 43 18 — Rededication of Active Lodge No. 158, Atchison Nov. 5 — Cornerstone ceremony at First Christian Church, Greensburg 11 — Dedication of flag pole at Unity Lodge No. 273 22 — Cornerstone ceremony at Black Diamond Lodge No. 274 Dec. 5 — Dedication of flag pole at Nine Mile Lodge No. 49 6—^ Joint dedication with Missouri Grand Lodge of marker at Riverside Park, Leavenworth' 13 — Grave Marking, P.G.M. Bestor G. Brown, John Guthrie, Matthew M. Miller, and William M. Shaver, Topeka Jan. 17 — Cornerstone, flag pole, and dedication of Caney Lodge No. 324 Feb. 7 — Grave Markings, P.G.M.'s Charles N. Fowler and Thomas L. Bond, Salina LODGE

CENTENNIALS

During the year 1975, seven Lodges were eligible to celegrate the event of their charter for one hundred year ago. It was my privilege to join in four of these celebrations ( * ) , one of which may have been a "first" in Kansas Masonry. A brief search of history fails to reveal any other Kansas Grand Master who had the honor of joining his own Lodge in their centennial celebration during his year of service. This occured at Alma Lodge No. 161 in August. South Haven No. 157 •Active No. 158, Atchison October 18, 1975 Robinson No. 159 • S a q u i No. 160, Osborne November 1, 1975 • A l m a No. 161 September 27, 1975 •Sabetha No. 162 October 21, 1975 Greenwood No. 163, Fall River Each of the four celebrations I attended was well planned and enjoyed by large crowds. If the enthusiasm exhibited during these programs continues, Masonry will prevail for a second one hundred years in these Lodges.

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DISPLAYING O U R NATION'S FLAG All year I have stressed the importance of Masonry to our Nation during the past two hundred years. T h e countless leaders of this great country who have been members of our fraternity, including fourteen Presidents, have doubtlessly been influenced by the teachings of Masonry as they guided our forefathers in the formation and continued existence of the form of government unparalleled in world history, resulting in a Nation, which we as Masons, are justly proud. At the time of our Nation's Bi-centennial it seems appropriate that we should display this pride by flying our National Standard alongside the Masonic emblem. On July 12, 1975, as a "kick-off" to celebrating the Bicentennial, the Grand Lodge Officers, together with many other Masons and their friends, dedicated a new flag pole located in front of our Grand Lodge Building in Topeka. It was an historic event, and all present were thrilled to take part in the- program, and to view the raising of a flag which had flown over our Nation's Capitol on Memorial Day. It was donated by our Brother, Senator Bob Dole. Former Kansas Senator and Brother, Frank Carlson was Grand Orator for the event. Though many Masons were involved in preparing for this event, special recognition must be given Brother Larry Algott, Grand Marshal for the craftsmanship displayed in the stone base of the pole. It is indeed a source of pride for all Masons. Since that event, many Lodges have erected flag poles in front of their buildings, and are proudly displaying "Old Glory" for all to see. Though I have no exact figure, I conservatively estimate over one hundered Lodges now liave a flag pole, many of which are illuminated so that our flag can be flown twenty-four hours a day. F I F T Y YEAR E M B L E M S For the past year, fifty year members have generally been sent their emblem shortly after the first of the year, allowing them to wear this mark of distinction even before their Lodge has a ceremony honoring them. I have been privileged to join hundreds of these Brothers in the local ceremonies. In most cases, they are proudly wearing their emblem. Sometimes I have taken it from the Brother and asked his wife or some other loved one to pin it back on in public. There have been a few Brethren who have not worn their emblem until i h e Grand Master could do the pinning. W h a t more can be said of and to these great Masons than a simple thank you for having devoted fifty years of their adult life to our fraternity, practicing the principals of Masonry. Because of you then Masonry is better, and because of Masonry, they are even greater men. M A R K I N G O F PAST G R A N D M A S T E R S GRAVES A program, originally conceived by R . ' . W-'- Robert E. Ferguson, Past Deputy Grand Master, and initiated during the term of M . ' . W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard, has been continued during this year. Seventeen deceased Past Grand Masters have been honored in public ceremonies during 1975 with the dedication and consecration of bronze markers placed at the site of their graves.

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T h e ceremony has been well received by Masons and the public, with fair to excellent attendance. I t is hoped this program will be continued in the future, conducted with honor and dignity, until all Past Grand Masters graves have been marked with these plaques, indicative of our love and respect for these past leaders of Kansas Masonry. T h e project of locating the sites of the graves of our P.G.M.'s was completed in January, 1976, when the grave of M . ' . W-'. George H. Fairchild, second Grand Master of Kansas, was discovered in Bridgeport, Conn. M A S O N I C H O M E L O D G E No. 450 O n August 1 1 , 1975, it was a pleasure and thrill to consecrate Masonic Home Lodge No. 450. T h e membership of this Lodge consists primarily of residents of our Masonic Home Lodge No. 450. The membership of this Lodge consists primarily of residents of our Masonic Home, Brothers who are unable to attend their own Lodges, but who are dedicated Masons desirous of remaining active participants. I was so pleased that my old and dear friend, Brother Henry Hanson was serving as Worshipful Master of this Lodge at the time of the ceremony. At the age of ninety-two, he was by far the oldest reigning Master of any Kansas Lodge. Since the original draft of this p a r t of my address, Brother Henry has been called by the Grand Architect of the Universe. Only twelve hours before he became ill, and just forty eight hours before his passing, he was still doing what he loved most, attending a Masonic meeting with Brother Fred Pechin and his "boys." Fred has several of the residents of the Home here today, a n d we appreciate their presence. Several Brethren from the Wichita area have taken plural memberships with this lodge, and several others have transferred their membership to Masonic Home Lodge No. 450. T h e rolls now show approximately forty members. O n e of the proudest members is your Grand Master who was voted an Honorary Past Master's Lifetime Membership. M I D W E S T CONFERENCE This year the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education was held in neighboring Kansas City, Missouri. Because of it's close proximity, members of the Committee on Masonic Education as well as the Council of Administration were able to attend. We were particularly proud that our own M.". W . ' . Richard D. Kelsey was serving as President of the Conference this year. It is always educational and rewarding to exchange ideas on the important subject of masonic education with our counterparts from other States in the Midwest. I urge that attendance at this annual meeting be stressed t o those in the future who serve in the important field of Masonic Education. GRAND M A S T E R ' S C O N F E R E N C E T h e site of this conference was changed from Washington, D.C. t o Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Bi-Centennial year. Many papers on Masonic subjects were presented by Grand Masters from over the country. All were of interest, well prepared, a n d will be of benefit to our incoming Grand Lodge Officers in solving problems which may exist in our own jurisdiction. There were less formal meetings this year than in the past, for the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania had arranged tours and events not normally scheduled.

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A particular thrill was afforded some sixty-three reigning Grand Masters when we were invited to attend a special meeting of Rising Star Lodge No. 126 of Philadelphia held in the House Chamber of Congress Hall next to Independence Hall. When once received and seated, one could not help but wonder who might have occupied that same chair between the years of 1780 and 1790 when the First Continental Congress of the United States met in this chamber. T h e meeting will return to Washington next year. O T H E R GRAND J U R I S D I C T I O N S Because of an implied threat by one of the news services in Kansas, I was unable to visit several Grand Jurisdictions which had been on my schedule. I was pleased to be able to attend the Grand Lodge of Manitoba for it's Centennial Celebration, the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, the Grand Lodge of Illinois, the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and the Grand Lodge of Colorado. O n each occasion, I was welcomed and treated most graciously. These visitations indeed are educational as well as enjoyable. P H O T O G R A P H I C R E C O R D O F KANSAS L O D G E S For many years, M-'. W-'- E. Glenn Robison, P G M , worked diligently in preparing a photographic record of the interior a n d . exterior of all Kansas Masonic Lodges. In the past twenty years, over one hundred and ten Lodges have constructed new Temples, moved to different facilities, or completely remodeled their existing Lodges. An attempt was made this year to bring the photographic record up to date. All secretaries in Kansas were requested to furnish new 8 " x l 0 " glossy prints of the interior and exterior of their Lodge if changes had occurred. Many pictures have been received and either have been placed in the album or will be shortly. Some submitted Polaroid shots only 3"x4" which are not satisfactory. Many lodges which have constructed new Temples have yet to submit pictures. This should be done in order that all records are current. RULINGS 1. T h a t several Lodges could not contribute monies from the General Lodge Funds to be used for non-Masonic purposes such as Bi-centennial advertising and celebrations. However, if monies are contributed by the members of the Lodge for this express purpose, such fimds may be expended. 2. T h a t in two cases, fifty year emblems be issued in December to Brothers for health reasons. 3. T h a t a Lodge not be permitted to rent space in their building to another organization for the playing of bingo on a regular basis. 4. T h a t a man, partially blind, be permitted to petition a Lodge, and on a clear ballot, be given the degrees of Masonry. 5. T h a t a particular Lodge could issue Life Memberships to membert attaining the age of eighty years, but not necessarily fifty year members. Per capita tax of these members is still required and approval of the members of the Lodge is required before actual issuance of the Life Memberships. 6. T h a t Lodges may participate in parades and other public celebrations of our Nation's Bi-Centennial.

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P R O C L A M A T I O N FEAST O F ST. J O H N T H E BAPTIST W H E R E A S , Freemasonry proudly acknowledges St. John the Baptist a n d St. John the Evangelist as its patron saints, honors their memory, points to their lives in its ritualistic work a n d dedicates its lodges to them, a n d W H E R E A S J T h e annual observance of the Feasts of Sts. John, has occupied a place of primary importance in t h e activity of every Craft Lodge, N o w T H E R E F O R E , I, Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, do hereby proclaim a general and simultaneous observance of the Feast of St. J o h n the Baptist, by the Lodges of this Jurisdiction on Sunday, June 29, 1975. For the purposes herein set forth, I am asking the Lodges to begin at once to make plans for attendance at a service of Divine Worship as a lodge or as a group of lodges to proclaim a n d observe this Festival Day. I t is understood t h a t a Church must first extend a n invitation a n d that acceptance of the invitation must be agreeable to the Brothers of the Lodge, all in keeping with the spirit of the General Regulations of Freemasonry. I call upon all Master Masons to join with their Masonic Brethren and participate with their Lodges in this act of Divine Worship so rich in Masonic Tradition. I ask the full cooperation of all Masonic and related organizations, of what ever rite, name or title; that they urge their membership to worship with the Brethren of their Lodges on this Simday nearest the Feast of St. John, for the purpose of rededication of Masonic ideals. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND a n d seal of the G r a n d Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

(Signed) ROBERT

Grand

ARNOLD,

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary R E D E D I C A T I O N M O N T H IN NOVEMBER

The M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F.&A.M.

Kansas.

November 1, 1975 Dear Brother: F o r a number of years, the month of November has been designated as the time for Rededication of Masons to their Lodge-and their Fraternity. I a m sure you proudly admit to being a member of the greatest and longest surviving fraternity in the world, a n d readily profess your belief in the tenets of Brotherly love, relief a n d truth. November is the time to return to Lodge a n d prove your respect and love for Masonry. Even if you feel you have given little to Masonry, the fraternity and your Brothers have giveti you more than you perhaps realize. Masonry is a way of life, t h e right way of life, and many of t h e guidelines to goodness a n d godliness were present in Lodge. If you regularly attend Lodge, please continue. If your attendance has been lax, visit your Lodge or one near you. T h e Brethren will welcome you, and you will appreciate the warm feeling of brotherly love and friendship which prevails. A current dues card a n d a vague recollection of the work will admit you

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to Lodge. You will find understanding Brothers no matter what Lodge you visit. On the eve of our Nation's Bi-centennial, our country needs Masonry, you need Masonry, and Masonry needs you, so please rededicate yourself in November. Fraternally, ROBERT H .

Grand

ARNOLD

Master

AMERICAN HERITAGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; PUBLIC SCHOOLS M O N T H IN FEBRUARY It was my great pleasure to receive from the hands of Governor and Brother Robert F. Bennett a Proclamation naming February as "American Heritage month." E D I C T F R O M T H E GRAND E A S T B I N G O AND GAMES O P CHANCE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; M A S O N I C L O D G E S W H E R E A S certain non-profit organizations have been given approval, by law, to conduct "bingo" games, and W H E R E A S numerous inquiries have been received regarding the playing of "bingo" games in Masonic Buildings, and W H E R E A S the playing of "bingo" is a game of chance and would violate the laws of Kansas Masonry, and W H E R E A S any game of chance conducted by the Masonic Fraternity could be misinterpreted by outsiders, N o w T H E R E F O R E I rule against the playing of "bingo" in any Masonic Lodge Building, or sponsored by any Masonic Lodge away from the Lodge Building unless such game of "bingo" is played strictly for entertainment with no gambling involved. I N TESTIMONY W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of T h e Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 27th day of May, A.D. 1975, AL 5975. ROBERT

Grand

ARNOLD

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . A R N O L D , J R .

Grand

Secretary

RECOMMENDATIONS I Because of the importance of the obligation of the Third Degree, especially those six portions not covered in the obligations of the proceeding degrees I feel it is imperative that a member prove his proficiency on the third degree

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before being recognized as a Master Mason. This does not apply to anyone having already taken the work, only to those w h o are raised in the future. I recommend Article X, Section 6 of the Constitution be amended as follows: ". . . Before any candidate is advanced to the Second or Third Degree,

OR RECEIVE A RECEIPT FOR DUES AND BE ENROLLED AS A M A S T E R M A S O N , he must exhibit suitable proficiency in the preceeding Degree, and on demand of any member of the Lodge the ballot must be taken in the same manner as on the petition." In most cases, a m a n taking the third degree has just exhibited his proficiency on the second degree, and the additional memory work would entail little effort at t h a t time. II At least two cases have come to light in recent years of members of the Fraternity who have been convicted of felonies by the courts and still retain membership in their Lodge. T h e Trial Code of our By-Laws is not fully understood by the members of Lodges who are responsible with reporting offenses against Masonry. T o o frequently, even when understood, the process of Masonic law takes a period of time during which the accused may be found guilty by a court of law, sentenced, and imprisoned, but still not deemed guilty by our Committee on Trials and Punishment. I therefore recommend the following amendment to Chapter Five, Article 2 of the Bylaws of Kansas Masonry. Please note the inclusion of a provision to correct the records if the decision of the court is reversed. 5-238 C O N V I C T I O N O F A F E L O N Y â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Notwithstanding any other provision in the by-laws any member convicted of a felony in a state or federal court shall be automatically suspended from membership. The Master of the lodge upon learning t h a t a member of his lodge has been convicted of a felony shall immediately advise the Grand Master of such knowledge who shall verify that the member has either pleaded guilty to or has been convicted of a felony. T h e Grand Master shall then declare ' said brohter suspended from membership and from all rights and privileges of Masonry. P R O V I D E D , that if such suspended member shall for any reason have the sentence of conviction reversed then said member shall be restored to membership upon declaration by the Grand Master, such declaration to be made by the Grand Master after satisfying himself that the conviction or plea has been reversed. U p o n such reversal the Grand Master shall order t h a t all evidence relating to such suspension shall be expunged from the records both in the lodge and in the Grand Lodge. Any action provided for in this by-law shall be considered supplementary to any other action which may be taken under the " T R I A L C O D E . " APPRECIATION T o express my appreciation for this year to all who deserve credit would take a book the size of our Annual Proceedings. Hundreds of Masons, their families, and friends have been with me on so many occasions, giving me that hand of friendship, a thank you, a word of encouragement, and their presence, and I love everyone for their help. T h e First Lady of Kansas Masons and M y First Lady, Lou, deserves so much credit for any success I might have had this year. Her presence was an inspiration to me, knowing she wa.'! by my side when I needed h e r ; her patience in my moments of

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despair; her driving when I become so tired it was difficult to see the road; her remembering names when I couldn't, and her discreetness in turning away when she knew I didn't remember a name and should have introduced her. Shortly she will lose the title of First Lady of Kansas Masonry, but she will always retain that of First Lady of the Arnold family. T o my youngest sons, Rich' and Don, I give my thanks also for their patience in not having a D a d available when they wanted to fish a n d hunt, for tolerating the many evenings, and even full nights, when their parents were out attending some Masonic function. I hope to make this all up to them in the future. Several Brothers from the Topeka area have volunteered as "drivers" for the Grand Master this year, and all have been most appreciated, but special thanks go to Chester T. Kelsey, Grand Tyler, and Robert G. Jackson for their many trips and their extra efforts to lessen my load. Special appreciation must also go to the Staff of the Surplus Property Section of the State of Kansas. For five years they have "covered" for me, have worked diligently to maintain the excellence of operation in the absence of the Director. Three persons in particular deserve special thanks: Wilfred J. Poell, Assistant Director; Mrs. Grace D . Davis, my secretary; and Robert M . Taylor, Field Agent, all of whom have carried on the tradition of our program in assisting the eligible recipients of surplus property. Last but certainly not least is my appreciation to M-'- W-'- Robert D . Caplinger who appointed me into the Grand Lodge line five years ago. His confidence and direction have afforded me experiences and opportunities which can be realized only by one who has served in honored position of Grand Master. I shall always be indebted to my Masonic "Dad." CONCLUSION In stepping down as Grand Master, I have full confidence in your incoming Grand Master, R.'. W-'- Ralph D. Walker, and his Council of Administration. These men will continue to devote long hours for the perpetuation and improvement of Masonry in Kansas. They are a great team. Many prayers have been said to the Grand Architect of the Universe during this past year, prayers of thanks for His guidance, prayers of thanks for my safety and health, and that of my family, prayers that what I have done has met with' His approval and with the approval of those Masons of Kansas who have allowed me to serve as their Grand Master. Thank you, God. It has been a great year. ROBERT

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

ARNOLD

Master

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GRAND M A S T E R ' S V I S I T A T I O N S March 17 — Alma 161—1st Official visit and 50 year emblems 18 — Topeka—Grand Lodge Staff Meeting 19 — Memphis 108 ( G a r l a n d ) — 5 0 year emblems 20 — L a k e 50 (Silver Lake) —Official Visit 2 1 — K e y s t o n e 102 (Coffeyville)—50 year emblems 22 — Carbondale 70—50 year emblems 24 — Peace 243 (Louisburg)—Official visit 25 — Topeka—York Rite Degrees 29 — Kansas City—Northeast DeMoIay Conclave April 1 — M a c k e y 48 (Effingham)—50 year emblems 2 — Topeka—WIBW T V Topeka 17—50 year emblems 3 — Topeka—VA Hospital Visitation Albert Neese 248 (Richland)—Official visit 4 — Dodge City—Area Meeting 5 — Hoxie—AM Area Meeting Lincoln—PM Area Meeting 6-7 — Salina—Grand C h a p t e r and Grand Council Banquet and Meeting 7 — Hays 195—Past Master's Night 8 — Walnut Valley 191 (Ness City)—50 year emblems 10 — Towanda 30—50 year emblems 11 — Fort Scott—Area Meeting 12 — Topeka—Area Meeting Topeka—Grave M a r k i n g — P G M Scott E. Kelsey 14 — Harper 206—50 year emblems 15 — Morton 258 (Cheney)—50 year emblems 16 — Topeka—Topeka High Twelve Onaga 188—Official Visit 17 — Bestor G. Brown 433 (Wichita)—50 year emblem 18 — Stafford—Area Meeting 19 — Halstead—AM Area Meeting Riley—PM Area Meeting 20 — Leavenworth—High Twelve State Convention 21 — P i t t s b u r g 187-—50 year emblems 22 — Americus 109—Mortgage Burning 23 — Topeka—Grand Chapter—Order of Eastern Star 25 — Topeka—Annual Meeting—Masonic Foundation Board of Directors Topeka—Council of Administration Meeting 26 — Topeka—Quarterly meeting of Masonic Home Board Alma—Grand Master's Reception 28 — Topeka—Bethel 58, Job's Daughters—Mason's Night 30 — Topeka—Topeka Scottish Rite Reunion May 1 - 2 — K a n s a s City, Mo.—Midwest Conference on Masonic Education 2-3 — Emporia—Grand Commandrey 3 — A d v a n c e 114 (Florence)—Father-Son Night 5 — Old Mission 153 (Shawnee Mission)—50 year emblems 6 — Prudence 100 (Columbus)—50 year emblems

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VISITATIONS — 8— 9— 10 — 12 — 14 — 15 — 16 — 17 — 21 — 22 — 28—• 30 — 31 —

Continued

Ben H u r 322 (Kansas C i t y ) — 5 0 year emblems Clinton 233 (Burden)—50 year emblems Topeka—Arab Shrine Ceremonial Mound City 33—50 year emblems Ensign 413—50 year emblems Overland Park 436—50 year emblems Winfield—Area Meeting LeRoy—AM Area Meeting Old Mission 153 (Kansas C i t y ) — P M Area Meeting Clay Center—Grave Marking—PGM Chiles C. Coleman Clay Center 134—50 year emblems Topeka—Roundtable Chapter—Order of DeMolay— Initiation Rosedale 333 (Shawnee Mission)—50 year emblems Pottawatomie 52 (St. Marys)—Official Visit Paola 37~Official Visit

June

2 — Wichita 99—50 year emblems 3 — Marysville 91—50 year emblems 4 — Webb City, Missouri—Grave Marking—PGM John R. McCullough 6 — Orient 51 ( T o p e k a ) — 5 0 year emblems 7 — Quinter 410—Dedication of new Temple 1 1 — A s h l a r 344 (Riley)—Official visit 12 — Manhattan—State Convention of Job's Daughters 13-19 — Winnipeg, Manitoba—Grand Lodge of Manitoba 19 — Summerfield 354—50 year emblems 21 —-Kansas City—Grave Marking—PGM Isaac Sharp Delaware 96 (Kansas City)—50 year emblems 24^—Euclid 101 (Lyndon)—St. John's Day Picnic and 25 year emblems 27 — Carson 132 (Elk City)—Cornerstone and Dedication of new Temple 29 — Overland Park—St. John's Day Program a t Overland Park Christian Church

30-July 5 — Toronto, Ontario—Imperial Shrine July 12 — Topeka—Dedication of new flag pole at Grand Lodge Building 13-18 — Toronto, Ontario—Grand Lodge of Toronto Aug.

1 — Manhattan—Masonic Education Commitee Meeting Manhattan—Council of Administration Meeting 2 — Manhattan—Quarterly Meeting of Masonic Home Board Manhattan—Annual State Conclave—Order of DeMolay 6 — Parsons—Grave Marking—PGM Armand H . Bishop Girard—Grave Marking—PGM George F. Beezley Girard 93 — Official Visit 9 — Parsons 117—50 year emblems 11 — Wichita—High Twelve Meeting Wichita—Consecration of Masonic Home Lodge 450 23 — Morton 258 (Cheney)—Outdoor Keel Pit Meeting

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24 — Topeka—Round table Chapter Installation—Order of DeMolay 29 — Ancient Form 34 (Shawnee Mission)—Official Visit 30 — Emporia 12—50 year emblems Sept.

2 — Home 89 (Credentials)—50 year emblems 3 — Newton—Grave Markings—PGM Perry M. Hoisington and P G M Samuel R. Peters Newton 152—50 year emblems 4 — Topeka—Initiation into Royal American Shrine Club 5 — Goodland—Cornerstone ceremony on Goodland Public Library 6 — Barney 279 (Dighton)—50 year emblems 6 — Ness City—Warden's and D D G M ' s School 9 — Sunflower 86 (Wichita)—50 year emblems 10 — St. John's 113(Concordia)—Dedication of new flag pole and 50 year emblems Concordia—Grave Marking—PGM John W. Nielson St. Johns 113—Annual Rock Quarry Meeting 12 — Wichita—Central States Shrine Association 13 — Emporia—Warden's and D D G M ' s School Grave Markings—PGM James Jay Buck and P G M Ferris M. Hill 15 — Bonner Springs 366—Official Visit 21 ^— Topeka—Arab Shrine Temple—Reception for Imperial Potentate 22 — White Cloud 78—50 year emblems 24 — Seabrook 385 ( T o p e k a ) — 5 0 year emblems 25 — Olathe 19—50 year emblems 26 — Hutchinson—Joint meeting of Hutchinson Lodges 27 — Alma 161—Centennial celebration 28-30 — St. Louis, Missouri—Grand Lodge of Missouri

Oct.

1 — Little River—Joint Meeting of District 4 4 — " O l d Oak T r e e " program 2 — Gardner 65—Outdoor Table Lodge 4 — Nickerson 43—Cornerstone and dedication of new Lodge 5 — Wichita—Investiture of DeMolay Legion of Honor 7 — Fidelity 106 (Eureka)—50 year emblems 8 — Albert Pike 303 (Wichita)—Official visit 9-11 — Chicago, Illinois—Grand Lodge of Illinois 12 — Wamego—Installation of Rainbow for Girls 13 — Kilwinning 265 ( P r a t t ) — 5 0 year emblems 15 — Eminence 205 (Eskridge)—Official Visit 16 —Belleville 129—Official Visit 18 — Active 158 (Atchison)—Centennial and rededication of Lodge 20 — Edgerton 127—50 year emblems 2 1 — S a b e t h a 162—Centennial 22 — St. Francis 404—Widows Night 23 — Sharon Springs 417—Past Masters night 24 — Wichita—Masonic Home Antique Sale Wichita—Council of Administration Meeting

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VISITATIONS —

Continued

25 — Wichita—Quarterly Masonic Home Board Meeting Nov.

1 — O s b o r n e 160—Centennial 4 — T r i n i t y 313 (Wichita)—Official Visit 5 — Greensburg—Cornerstone ceremony on First Christian Church 6 — Halstead 46—Past Masters Night 7-—Wyandotte 3 (Kansas City)—50 year emblems 8 — Topeka—Arab Shrine Ceremonial 9 — Topeka—Pizza party for Job's Daughters and DeMolay 10 — Valley Center 364—Official Visit and 50 year emblems 11 — U n i t y 273 (Clearwater)—Dedication of new flag pole 12 — Wathena 64—Past Masters night 14 — Fortitude 107 (Independence)—50 year emblems 15 — Wichita—KCCH Investiture 17 — Lawrence 6 and Acacia 9 (Lawrence) Joint meeting-— 50 year emblems 18 — Palmyra 23 (Baldwin)—50 year emblems 19 — Wakarusa 402—Official visit 22 — Black Diamond 274 (Weir)—Cornerstone laying of new Lodge 24 — Smithton 1 (Highland)—Official visit 25 — E l i n w o o d 217—Past Master night

Dec.

1 — Topeka—Special Masonic Home Board Meeting 4 — Harveyville 421—50 year emblems 5 — Leavenworth—High Twelve Meeting Leavenworth—Official visit to VA Hospital Nine Mile 49 (Lansing)—Dedication of new flag pole 6 — Leavenworth 2 and Weston, Misouri 53—Joint meeting of Missouri and Kansas Grand Lodges to honor Richard R. Rees. Dedicated memorial marker a t River View Park honoring Merriweather Lewis and Milliam Clark. 9 — R i d g e w a y 62 (Overbrook)—Official visit 10 — Topeka 17—Installation 11 — MiUbrook 281 (Hill City)—50 year emblems 12 — Topeka—Finance Committee meeting 1 3 — T o p e k a — U n i t y meeting with Appendant Bodies 13 — Topeka—Grave Markings—PGM J o h n Guthrie, P G M William M. Shaver, PGM Bestor G. Brown, and P G M Matthew M. Miller 15-—Alma 161—Installation of Officers 19 — Topeka—Interviews on WIBW and K T S B T V stations 29 — Benevolent 98 (Abilene)—50 year emblems

Jan.

7 — Wichita—National Sojourners Meeting 8 — Douglass 151—50 year emblems 10 — Almena—Joint Meeting of District 46—50 year emblems 13-—Shawnee 54 (Kansas City)—50 year emblems 14 — Mount Hope 238 — 50 year emblems

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15 — Patmos 97 (El Dorado)—Official visit 17 — Caney 324—Cornerstone ceremony, flag pole and lodge dedication 20 — Alma 161—50 year emblems 2 1 — C y r u s 288 ( H o p e ) — 5 0 year emblems 24-28 — Denver—Grand Lodge of Colorado 30 — Wichita—Council of Administration Meeting 31 — W i c h i t a — Q u a r t e r l y meeting of the Masonic Home Board Feb.

— L a m e d 167—50 year emblems 7 — Salina—DDGM and AC School Salina—Grave Markings—PGM Thomas L. Bond and P G M Charies N. Fowler 1 1 — B e l l e Plaine 173—Official visit 14-18 — Philadelphia—Grand Master's Conference

March 11-13 — Topeka—Grand Lodge of Kansas G R A N D M A S T E R ' S AWARD

- O U T S T A N D I N G MASON, 1975

Kenneth L. Helstrom, Emporia # 1 2

Lawrence Noble, Newahcuba

Emmet W. Crabtree, Lafayette # 1 6

Don Spurlock, Galena # 1 9 4

John L. Heckert, Ottawa # 18

Robert O. Sullivan, Mulvane # 2 0 1

Charles E. Nelson, Hiawatha # 3 5

Marcus M. Vogt, Galva # 2 5 1

Alvin K. Banman, Nine Mile # 4 9

#189

Alvin E. Cox, Westmoreland

#257

Harley Henry, Sr., Orient # 5 1

Sherman R. Godlove, Westmoreland # 2 5 7

Glenn Wiswell, Spring Hill # 5 6

W. Carl Stephens, Unity # 2 7 3

James R. Winn, Salina # 6 0

Arthur A. Hartshorn, Black Diamond # 2 7 4

Charles L. Raymond, Sunflower # 8 6 Samuel Harris, Eureka # 8 8 Robert C. Menges, Benevolent # 9 8 Ben B. Boyles, Keystone # 1 0 2

Percy H . Oberholser, Cyrus # 2 8 8 David L. Recob, Cyrus # 2 8 8 Jesse L. Caplinger, Kiowa # 2 9 3 John Thomas Howell, Parker

#341

J. Bruce Shields, Crescent # 1 3 3

Glenn Walter, Ashlar # 3 4 4

Roger S. Seigel, Old Mission # 1 5 3

David Heatherington, Seabrook # 3 8 5

Jimmy D . King, Blue Rapids # 169

Orville R. Caldwell, Saffordville

Ernest McClain, Gaylord # 1 8 3

Robert G. Jackson, Wakarusa # 4 0 2

*Harley A. Francis, Newahcuba # 1 8 9 Orves N. Beeghly, Quinter # 4 1 0 Donald H . Swezey, # 3 9 6 •Posthumously

Olin W. Waymire, Ottawa

#18

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GRAND M A S T E R ' S AWARD — O U T S T A N D I N G L O D G E .

Ottawa # 1 8 — John L. Heckert—PM Hiawatha # 3 5 — Dale A. Bruning—PM Nickerson # 4 3 — James Fountain—PM Spring Hill # 5 6 — Jerry L. Gibson—PM Solomon City # 1 0 5 — James B. Parmenter—PM Carson # 1 3 2 — Chet Foster—PM Old Mission # 1 5 3 — Roger S. Seigel—PM Saqui # 1 6 0 — Robert K. Homier—PM Blue Rapids # 1 6 9 — Edwin G. Brychta—PM Whitewater # 1 8 0 — Jimmie A. Jackson—PM Mulvane # 2 0 1 — Frank Ingalls—PM Chase # 2 4 7 — Carol W. Gray—PM Galva # 2 5 1 — Richard E. J a n z e n — P M Unity # 2 7 3 — W. Carl Stephens, Sr.—PM Black Diamond # 274 — Arthur A. H a r t s h o r n — P M Paradise # 290 — Louis L. Trimble—PM Ben H u r # 3 2 2 — Marvin E. U r y — P M Caney # 3 2 4 — Tom Lee V a u g h a n — P M Rosedale # 3 3 3 — Roger Kidwell—PM Parker # 3 4 1 — Harry Roger K n i g h t — P M Derby # 3 6 5 — Sidney C. Smith—PM Dwight # 3 7 4 — Dale G. T h o m a s — P M St. Francis # 4 0 4 — Edward P. Schultz—PM Quinter # 4 1 0 — Orves N. Beeghley—PM Masonic Home # 4 5 0 — Henry H a n s e n — P M

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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION April 12, 1975, Topeka, Kansas. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened on the Third Degree at 2:00 P.M. on the above date for the purpose of dedicating the Past Grand Master's grave marker at the grave site of M . ' . W-'.. Scott E. Kelsey, with the assistance of the following: M . ' . W . ' . Robert H. Arnold Grand Master R . ' . W-'. Ralph D . Walker Deputy Grand Master R.'. W . ' . Wm. F. Mcintosh Grand Senior Warden R . ' . W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert Grand Junior Warden M - ' . W-'. Ben W. Graybill as Grand Treasurer R . ' . W . ' . Albert O . Arnold, J r Grand Secretary W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain W-'- W. Nolan Artz Grand Senior Deacon W . ' . Richard D . Overton Grand Junior Deacon W . ' . Larry L. Algott Grand Marshal R.'. W . ' . Morris Sykes, D D G M No. 21 as Grand Sword Bearer W . ' . Charles F. Jones Grand Senior Steward W-'. Merle D . Bradley as Grand Junior Steward W-'. James E. Zimmerman (Bi-Centennial C o m . ) . . . .as Grand Pursuivant W . ' . Chester T . Kelsey Grand Tyler W . ' . J. Robert Swan as Asst. Grand Tyler . Also in attendance were M . ' . W-'. S. Allan Daugherty, R . ' . W-". Dale F. Langley, D D G M No. 15, R.". W-'. Oscar C. Warfel, D D G M No. 20, R . ' . W . ' . Godfrey G. Markley, D D G M No. 22, W-". Robert G. Jackson, Grand Lodge Committee on Publications, and W-'- Glenn K n a p p , Grand Lodge Committee on Memorial Markers. T h e Grand Master expressed his appreciation to all those who were in attendance and m a d e introductions. Because of a busy schedule, the Grand Master opened Grand Lodge in Siloam Lodge No. 225. However, the Bible and Square a n d Compasses were those from M - ' . W-'-Kelsey's home lodge, Topeka No. 17. T h e Grand Master then informed we would assemble in Grand Procession at the Topeka Cemetery, where a large crowd had' assembled at the grave site. This included the three sons of M . ' . W-". Kelsey, their wives and grandchildren, other members of the family and a host of friends. T h e dedication of the grave marker proceeded with the regular ceremony. M . ' . W . ' . Scott E. Kelsey was born July 3, 1889, died April 15, 1971. His ' entire life was spent in the area of Shawnee County. H e was an outstanding leader in the business-farming community and a shining example of his faith. I n addition he left with us a dedicated family, equally outstanding. His biographer wrote, "Brother Kelsey and his family exemplified the true spirit of Masonry in their everyday lives, thus convey to others by act and deed the true meaning and ideal of Masonry." His accomplishments in the fraternity were many, but we gather today to pay tribute to his memory by placing this marker of a Past Grand Master of Kansas Masons. ROBERT H .

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

ARNOLD

Master

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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N May 21, 1975, Clay Center, Kansas. This Special Communication was opened in Ample F o r m on the Third Degree by M . ' . W-'- Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, as a Lodge of Sorrow for the purpose of placing a grave marker at the grave site of our late Past Grand Master, M - ' . W-'- Chiles C. Coleman. Assisting were the following Grand Lodge Officers and their proxies: M-'. R.'. R.'. R-'. R-'-

W.". W.'. W-'. W.'. W.'. W-'. W.'. W-'. R.'. W . ' . W-'. W.'. R.'. W-'. R.". W . ' . W.'. W.'.

Robert H . Arnold Ralph D. Walker Wru. F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert Albert O. Arnold, J r Robert G. Jackson (Com. on Pub.) Conrad F. Johnson W. Nolan Artz Andrew E. Olson ( D D G M / A L No. 8) Larry L. Algott Charles Jones Lester Doughton ( D D G M No. 40) Raymond R. H a d e n ( D D G M No. 30) Chester T . Kelsey Eldon E. Toburen

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Secretary as Grand Treasurer Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler

Also present was W-'. O. D . Mack, Member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Finance. Introductions were made a n d appreciation expressed by the Grand Master to W . ' . Richard G. Stone, the officers and members of Clay Center Lodge for their presence and assistance in making arrangements for this ceremony. The brethren were instructed to assemble in the Greenwood Cemetery. Grand Procession was formed and proceeded to the grave site, where the ceremony was performed by the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior and Jimior Wardens, Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer. Following a brief resimie of M . ' - W . ' . Coleman's life was given: " M - ' . W-"- Chiles G. Coleman was b o m in Burlington, Kentucky, December 29, 1854 and died in Clay Center, M a r c h 5, 1911. H e had taught school and practiced law in Clay Center during his life time. H e became Grand Master on February 20, 1896 and served until February 18, 1897. Of particular importance d u r i n g his tenure was the dedication of our Masonic Home at Wichita on September 10, 1896. H e obviously was a m a n who shared with others as he gave much of the credit for our new Masonic Home to others, including the official organ of Grand Lodge a t t h a t time, 'The Kansas Free Mason.' We gather here today to pay tribute to his memory and service to Kansas Masonry in the placement of this marker." At the conclusion of the ceremony, M - ' . W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, again expressed his appreciation to those who were in attendance and

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for the assistance of the officers and members of Clay Center Lodge. O n return the Grand Master declared the M - ' . W - ' - G r a n d Ancient Free and Accepted Masons closed in Ample F o r m . ROBERT H .

Grand

Lodge

ARNOLD

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, JR.

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Hall of Derby Lodge No. 365, May 24, 1975, Derby, Kansas. A special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree by M-'- W-'. Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master. T h e opening took place in the Smith Mortuary in Derby. T h e purpose of this Special Communication was to perform the ancient cornerstone ceremony and the ceremony of dedication. T h e following officers or their proxies assisted: M - ' . W-". Robert H. Arnold Grand Master W-'- W. Nolan Artz as Deputy Grand Master R . ' . W . ' . Wm. F . Mcintosh Grand Senior Warden R . ' . W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert Grand Junior Warden W . ' . W. Aubrey Rollins ( D D G M No. 38) as Grand Treasurer R.". W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, Jr. Grand Secretary W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain R . ' . W . ' . Harvey L. Swan ( D D G M / A L No. 6) as Grand Senior Deacon W-'. Richard D . Overton Grand Junior Deacon W . ' . Larry L. Algott Grand Marshal W . ' . John A. Schowalter Grand Sword Bearer R . ' . W . ' . Gerald L. Anderson ( D D G M / A L # 1). .. .as Grand Senior Steward R . ' . W . ' . Richard A. Porter ( D D G M / A L # 7 ) as Grand Junior Steward W . ' . Fred E. Pechin Grand Pursuivant W . ' . Henry J. Hanson (450) at Asst. Grand Tyler W . ' . D u a n e E. Travis (365) Principal Architect W . ' . Morris L. Fisher (17) ~| W.-. C. Wesley Gum (365) I Bearers of Symbolic Lodge W . ' . Lee R. Chailland (365) ( W . ' . Joe N. Randall (365) J T h e brethren formed in Grand Procession and marched the two blocks to t h e site of the new lodge building. At the cornerstone site the Grand Lodge officers performed the ancient cornerstone ceremony. More than 80 persons were in attendance. Dinner was served at the United Presbyterian Church in Derby, a short distance from the building site. At the conclusion of the dinner the officers, their ladies and friends returned for the dedication ceremony. This ceremony

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was performed within the structure of the new lodge building, although it is still several weeks before construction is completed. A goodly crowd of more than one hundred was on hand for the ceremony. The Grand Master in his address, expressed great pleasure a t the efforts of Derby Lodge and its membership in obtaining this site and building. They were commended highly for their efforts and urged to continue on to completion. Items deposited in the cornerstone were as follows: 1. Charter "copy" of Derby Lodge No. 365. 2. List of members of Derby Lodge No. 365. 3. Grand Lodge By-Laws. 4. Derby Lodge No. 365 By-Laws. 5. List of Grand Lodge Officers in attendance. 6. Entered Apprentice Booklet. 7. Fellow Craft Booklet. 8. Master Mason Booklet. 9. O n e H u n d r e d Questions and Answers Booklet. 10. From the East to The West Booklet. 11. Cipher and Monitor. Following the closing of the ceremony, the brethren and ladies were invited to linger on over light refreshments and much good fellowship. T h e day began as a very clear, bright spring day with intermittent cloudiness and occasional showers. Fortunately the sun shone brightly during the comerstone ceremony and all in all it was a very pleasant day. T h e new structure of Derby Lodge is an all metal fabricated building prominently located on a comer lot within the city and vÂťrill be easily accessible to all its resident members. T h e interior, although not yet completed, promises to be outstanding with surprisingly good accoustics for the size of the room and will provide adequately for conferral of degrees and all Masonic meetings. M - ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree by our Grand Master. ROBERT H . ARNOLD

Grand

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Hall of Galena Lodge No. 194, June 4, 1975, Galena, Kansas. T h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened at 3:00 P.M. on the Third Degree of Masonry by M-'. W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master. T h e purpose of this Special Communication was to journey to Webb City, Missouri, for the placement of a Past Grand Master's grave marker at the graveside of M.*. W-'- John McCuUagh. Assisting were the following officers or their proxies: M-'. W-'. Robert H . Arnold R.'. W . ' . Ralph D . Walker R.'. W-'. William F. Mcintosh

Grand Deputy Grand Grand Senior

Master Master Warden

PROCKEDINGS OF T H E

R.'. W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert W . ' . Gorden A. Horn (450) R.'. W-'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr. W-'. Conrad F. Johnson M . ' . W . ' . Charles S. McGinness, PGM W-'. Gerald L. Anderson ( D D G M / A L ) W.". Robert G. Jackson W-'-Ray E. Overstreet (77) W.". Marion E. Davies (194) W-'. George D . Terrell (86) W . ' . Fred E. Pechin (450) W.". Wm. B. Carter (450) W-'. Maynard H. Heberling (402)

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Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deason as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler

At the grave site the ceremony was performed by M-"- W-'- Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master, Ralph D . Walker, Deputy Grand Master, William F. Mcintosh, Grand Senior Warden, Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Junior Warden, Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary and Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain. M . ' . W . ' . J o h n McCuUagh was bom March 11, 1870 to John McCullagh and Sarah Louise Swallow McCullagh. This carrying on the name of John McCullagh, brought to America by his grandfather, a Scottish Presbyterian Minister. His grandmother was Lucy Lyne. T h e Lyne family of Virginia was prominently linked to the American revolution. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Independence, Kansas. After the death of his father, he moved to Galena where he was employed by the Citizen's Bank of that community, serving as cashier and director. T h e affairs of the bank were marked by his sound judgement and honest dealings. Continuing the heritage of his grandfather, he served as Elder in the Presbyterian Church and for many years was a Sunday School Superintendent. M - ' . W . ' . McCullagh received the Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry in Galena Lodge No. 194 in 1891. After serving on several Committees of the Grand Lodge for 21 years, he was appointed a line officer in 1918, culminating in his election and service as Grand Master from February 16, 1922 until March 1, 1923. H e departed this world on December 6, 1937 but not before leaving a priceless heritage as man and Mason. W . ' . George McCullagh, a son, was present. H e asked the Grand Master for a moment to express his appreciation and that of the family for this recognition ceremony, further stating, " I know my father would be very proud of this service." T h e brethren then returned to Galena, Kansas. At the lodge hall a delightful dinner was served by the ladies of T h e O r d e r of The Eastern Star, after which the mortgage burning ceremony was held in the lodge room. T h e Grand Master expressed his very great appreciation at the acomplishments of the brethren of Galena Lodge. Noting that just two years and five months ago, the construction of the new temple began, "Yet today, we are here to burn the mortgage and completely clear this structure of indebtedness." R . ' . W . ' . Gerald L. Anderson, Secretary of the lodge, who is also District

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Deputy Grand Master at Large, Area Coordinator of Area No. 1, was called upon. Brother Anderson gave a review of the lodge's experiences from the time the decision was made to build until the present date.. Much praise was given to M . ' . W-'- Ben W. Graybill, P G M , who at the time was Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling. Brother Anderson noted his cooperation, help and the good use of his much experience a n d knowledge in this endeavor. Many others were cited for their assistance in the structure, not alone with financial assistance, but physical assistance as well. T h e Grand Master and the Worshipful Master of Galena Lodge, assisted by R . ' . W.". Gerald .Anderson ( D D G M / A L ) Area Coordinator of Area No. 1 were then called to the center of the room and as the lights were darkened, matches were struck and the mortgage burned. Galena Temple is now completed and is a shining example of what can be done with a little money and a lot of cooperation and hard work, and will prove to be an asset to the community and to Masonry for years to come. No further business appearing, Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry. R O B E R T H . ARNOLD

Grand

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . A R N O L D , J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Hall of Quinter Lodge No. 410, June 7, 1975, Quinter, Kansas. A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample F o r m on June 7, 1975 in Quinter, Kansas at 7:00 P.M. M.". W . ' . Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master, presided with the assistance of the following officers: M.'. W-'. W.'. R.'. W . ' . R.'. W . ' . W-'. R.'. W-'. W-'. W-'. R.'. W . ' . W-'. W.'. R'. W . ' . W-'W-'. W.'. W-'-

Robert H . Arnold W. Nolan Artz Wm. F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert William Chapman Albert O. Arnold, Jr Conrad F. Johnson Clifford A. Ramsey (Lee.) David E. Casey ( D D G M No. 38) Marion K. Mathews, Jr. (410) Willis R. Baker (410) Harlan S. McNinch ( D D G M No. 60) Glenn Eastlack (410) Joseph F. Custer (410) Chester T. Kelsey Joseph F. Gerstberger, J r

Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler Assistant Grand Tyler

Previous to the opening of this Special Communication, Grand Lodge Officers, their ladies, members of the lodge and visitors were assembled in Fellowship Hall of T h e Church of T h e Brethren for a very fine dinner After the opening of the Grand Lodge, the ladies and guests were invited

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to assemble in the hall. A very large crowd h a d assembled and made it impossible for the Grand Lodge Officers to form in procession and enter the lodge hall. T h e Grand Master therefore ordered t h a t the symbolic lodge (Ark) be placed in the center of the room a n d t h a t the Grand Lodge officers make their way to their stations and places as best they could under the circumstances. T h e following program was presented: P L E D G E O F A L L E G I A N C E T O T H E FLAG. B R I E F H I S T O R Y O F Q U I N T E R L O D G E No. 4 1 0 : Marion K. Mathews. V O C A L N U M B E R : Rose Marion Archer, accompanied by R u t h Ringer. R E Q U E S T F O R D E D I C A T I O N : Orvis Beeghly, Worshipful Master. D E D I C A T I O N O F C E R E M O N I E S : M - ' . W-'. Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master. S U R R E N D E R O F I M P L E M E N T S T O GRAND M A S T E R . G R A N D J U N I O R W A R D E N P R E S E N T S VESSEL O F C O R N . G R A N D S E N I O R W A R D E N P R E S E N T S VESSEL O F W I N E . D E P U T Y G R A N D M A S T E R P R E S E N T S VESSEL O F O I L . O D E : Rose Marion Archer, accompanied by R u t h Ringer. A D D R E S S : M . ' . W-'. Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master. B E N E D I C T I O N : G r a n d Chaplain. R E T I R I N G P R O C E S S I O N A L : Grand Lodge Officers. S O C I A L H O U R A N D R E F R E S H M E N T : Served by Quinter Chapter No. 405 O r d e r of The Eastern Star. I n spite of the unusually heavy rains for this season of the year, the skies cleared a n d we had bright a n d sunny weather during the ceremony. This beautiful little lodge hall was dedicated to W - ' . M a t t Raskop. Brother Raskop had served the lodge in a number of capacities, including that of Worshipful Master, and h a d labored and dreamed with the brethren of Q u i n t e r Lodge of t h e day when a new lodge hall could be provided for their needs. Unfortunately his death in late December 1974 prevented him from seeing the fulfillment of their dreams. However a plaque was affixed to the outside of the building which gives it its name, that of our late W-'-Brother Raskop. I n his address, our Grand Master expressed his great pleasure of their efforts, making possible this new facility for Masons in Quinter a n d named it a credit to all Masonry in Kansas. H e further noted the capacity crowd which in fact had necessitated the placing of amplifiers outside the hall in order that all could hear the ceremony, as many could not view the event. T h e ladies of Quinter C h a p t e r No. 405, Order of T h e Eastern Star, were given high praise for their interest and cooperation in making possible this new hall. Light refreshments were served by the ladies of the O.E.S. as the good fellowship continued on following the close of the program. T h e G r a n d Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. , , ROBERT H . ARNOLD

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

Master

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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, J u n e 2 1 , 1975, Kansas City, Kansas. T h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient F r e e and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in D u e Form on the Third Degree of Masonry for the purpose of conducting the ceremony and placement of a Past Grand Master's marker on the grave of M - ' . W . ' . Isaac B. Sharp. M . ' . W.'.Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master, opened the Grand Lodge with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge officers or their pro terns: M-'. R.'. R.'. R.'.

W.". Robert H . Arnold W . ' . Ralph D . Walker W-'. Wm. F. Mcintosh W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert W-'. Robert G. Jackson R.'. W-'. Albert O . Arnold, J r W-'. Conrad F. Johnson W- . W. Nolan Artz W-'. Richard D . Overton W . ' . Glenn K n a p p (Memorial Markers) W-'. Raymond A. McNeley ( # 3 ) R . ' . W . ' . Charles G. Milsap ( D D G M No. 4) W.'.Thomas E. Cheyney ( # 3 ) W . ' . Everett A. McBride ( # 3 ) W-'. Chester T. Kelsey W.". Guy W. Williams ( # 3 )

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler

T h e brethren then journeyed to the Woodlawn Cemetery at 9th' and Lafayette, in Kansas City, Kansas. There the ceremony of placing the Past Grand Master's grave marker was performed by the Grand Master, R . ' . W-'Ralph D . Walker, Deputy Grand Master, R . ' . W . ' . William F. Mcintosh, Grand Senior Warden, R-'. W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Junior Warden, Albert O . Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary and W-'. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain. W-'. Carlisle F. Krenzky, Junior Past Master of Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 asked to read a brief biographical sketch prepared by him of our late Grand Master and permission was granted. This was added to by the Grand Secretary as follows: Issac B. Sharp was the 10th man to serve Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 as Worshipful Master and the 8th man to serve the Grand Lodge of Kansas as Grand Master. He was born June 2, 1836 at Freemont, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State Union Law College in 1885 and the next year came to Wyandotte, Kansas, where he engaged in the practice of law. In 1860 he was appointed Assistant District Attorney of Wyandotte Coimty, Kansas. In 1862 he was elected Probate Judge. He served eight years as Probate Judge, two terms as Mayor, one term as State Senator and one term as President of the Board of Education. H e was raised a Master Mason in Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 on March 20, 1863 and immediately became active in the work as he was appointed Secretary on April 4, 1863, less than one

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month after he was raised. H e served the lodge four years as Secretary, one year as Junior Warden and three years as Worshipful Master. While serving as Master in 1875 he was elected on October 21st of that year to serve the Grand Lodge of Kansas as Grand Master. It is a coincidence that on that same day. Alma Lodge No. 161, AF&AM was chartered by the Grand Lodge. Brother Sharp had served the Grand Lodge as Senior Grand Warden in 1872 and as Deputy Grand Master in 1873 and 1874. H e retired from political life in 1868 and settled down to the general practice of law. H e was regarded as one of the most brilliant attorneys of his day. Courtesy and fairness were among his outstanding characteristics. H e was active in â&#x20AC;˘ York Rite Masonry, also, having served Wyandotte Chapter No. 6 as High Priest in 1870 and 1871. His death occurred June 2 1 , 1884 and he was laid to rest the day following here in Woodlawn Cemetery during a terrific storm in the presence of himdreds of friends. Wynadotte Lodge conducted Masonic Funeral Services. James Snedden, Past Master and a close personal friend delivered the Funeral Oration. This my brethren is the man and brother whom we are here honoring and to whom we dedicate this marker. Carlisle F. Krensky. In his report to Grand Lodge on Wednesday, October 18, 1876 he pointed out the great unanimity and harmony among the subordinate lodges of the Grand Jurisdiction and of the much progress made during the past year. Admittedly, he was disappointed as family illness had prevented him from making more visitations and performing many of the other requirements which devolve upon a Grand Master. From the proceedings we learn that he was highly educated and did give much to Masonry. His 33 "decisions" proved to be of great importance, many becoming by-laws and a part of the constitution of this Grand Jurisdiction and are still working their effects on our order this very day. In his closing address, he promised to follow the advice of the philosophers to "Go West Young M a n . " As to his travels we are not sure, but eventually he did return and is here laid to rest. His accomplishments were many, although he did not live to a great age. We gather this day to honor him as a Past Grand Master of Kansas Masons in the placement of this marker. Albert O. Arnold, Jr. Grand Secretary At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Grand Master expressed his appreciation to the Worshipful Master, Louis Brown, of Wyandotte Lodge and to the officers and members who attended and made all the necessary arrangements, including the luncheon to which the Grand Lodge officers were treated by Wyandotte Lodge previous to the ceremony. No further business appearing. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the T h i r d Degree of Masonry. ROBERT H .

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Carson Lodge No. 132, June 27, 1975, Elk City, Kansas. T h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on th'e First Degree. T h e purpose of this Special Communication was to perform the Ancient Cornerstone and Dedication Ceremonies. M . ' . W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, opened a Lodge of Entered Apprentices in Ample Form with the following Grand Lodge officers or their proxies: M.'. M.'R.'. R.'.

W . ' . Robert H . Arnold W-'. Richard D. Kelscy, PGM W . ' . Wm. F. Mcintosh W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert W- â&#x20AC;˘ Paul Rankin (132) R.'. W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, J r W.'. Conrad F. Johnson R.'. W.'- Harvey L. Swan ( D D G M / A L ) W-'. Richard D . Overton W.'. Larry L. Algott W-'. John A. Schowalter W.'. Ben B. Boyles (Juris. Com.) W . ' . Wesley A. Hogan (132) W . ' . Fred E. Pechin W . ' . Chester T. Kelsey W . ' . Prank Foster (132) W-'. Lee Gere (132) Bro. James Rankin (132) W . ' . Noel Aemisegger (132) 1 W-;. Richard Speer (132) I W. . E a r l P. Frazier (132) j W . ' . Lester Greer (132) J

Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler Principal Architect Bearer of the Cornerstone B ^ ^ ^ ^ â&#x20AC;&#x17E; ^f j , ^ ^ Symbolic ' ^

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R.'- W . ' . Lloyd W. Sprague, District Deputy Grand Master, District No. 25 was also present. Preceeding the opening of Grand Lodge, the brethren and their ladies assembled at the Elk City High School for a ham dirmer, complete with all the trimmings and delicious home-made pies. The brethren, after opening lodge, assembled one block north of the Temple and formed in Grand Procession. At the site the ancient cornerstone ceremony was performed by M-'- W-'- Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, M . ' . W-'Richard D. Kelsey, P G M , as Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W-'- William F. Mcintosh, Grand Senior Warden, R.'. W.'-Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Junior Warden. T h e Grand Master expressed his appreciation at the very fine turnout, particularly noting this was a weekend and excellent farming weather. All those assembled were then asked to join the officers and members inside the Temple for the dedication ceremony. There was a slight delay in beginning the dedication ceremony. Again and again the officers and members of Carson Lodge found it necessary to bring more chairs into the lodge room. T h e crowd estimated at some 140 were

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finally seated. This however proved to be too crowded for the Grand Lodge officers to form in procession. T h e Grand Master therefore ordered that they find their ways respectively to their stations and places. T h e following program was presented: W E L C O M E : Chester Foster, Master. I N V O C A T I O N : Dwight Lewis. MUSICAL SELECTIONS I N T R O D U C T I O N of M . ' . W-'. Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master. I N T R O D U C T I O N of Grand Lodge Officers and Distinguished Guests. D E D I C A T I O N O F CARSON L O D G E No. 132 by M . ' . W.'. Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master, assisted by M . ' . W-'. Richard D . Kelsey as Deputy Grand Master, R.". W.'- William F. Mcintosh, Grand Senior Warden, and R-'. W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Junior Warden. T h e O d e was sung by Sister Vada Wright and accompanied by Sister Carolyn Seller. T h e musical selections following the dedication was by a local group comprised of Cherrie, Carla and Marsha Speer, accompanied by Mrs. Willard Aemisegger, Mena Woods, Sara Bright and accompanied by Diana Reed. Charles Foster, nine year old son of Brother Chet Foster, Master of Carson Lodge, gave a recitation on what it would mean to be a Mason. T h e Grand Master, in his address, noted with pride the building was paid off and how happy this made him although he would "certainly enjoy returning again to assist in the mortgage burning." Further stating that he had thoroughly enjoyed himself, and was sure the other Grand Lodge officers had also, in this pleasant visit to Elk City. T h e members and sisters of The Order of T h e Eastern Star who had given so freely of their time and effort in making this possible were asked to stand and they in turn received an applause that vibrated the very structure. This remodeled store room had been beautifully redecorated, is air conditioned, carpeted and has some beautiful antique chairs and furnishings. T h e Grand Master noted the brothers and sisters who were transported by W - ' . F r e d E. Pechin from t h e Masonic Home. H e particulaly pointed out W.". Henry Hanson, who by special dispensation had on June 23, 1975 been elected Master of Masonic Home Lodge No. 450. Brother Hanson rose and was warmly greeted as were the other members of the Home. I t was announced that refreshments would be ser\'ed following the closing of the meeting. No further business appearing, Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. ROBERT H . ARNOLD

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ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

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Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

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Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was called for the purpose of dedicating the new flag pole at the Grand Lodge Building. This also was the first time that Grand Lodge was opened in the newly completed Craft Lodge room in the Grand Lodge Building. M - ' . W-"- Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, proceeded to open a Lodge of Entered Apprentices with the assistance of the following: M-'. W . ' . Robert H . Arnold Grand Master R.'. W . ' . Ralph D . Walker Deputy Grand Master R.'. W.". William F. Mcintosh Grand Senior Warden R.'. W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert Grand Junior Warden W.". Glenn K n a p p as Grand Treasurer R.'. W-'. Albert O . Arnold, J r Grand Secretary W-'. Conrad F . Johnson Grand Chaplain W-'. W. Nolan Artz Grand Senior Deacon W-'. Richard D . Overton Grand Junior Deacon W-'. Larry L. Algott Grand Marshal W-'. John A. Schowalter Grand Sword Bearer W-'. Charles F. Jones Grand Senior Steward W-'. Daniel Sutter Grand Junior Steward W-'. Fred E. Pechin Grand Pursuivant W-'. Chester T. Kelsey Grand Tyler W-'.Joseph F. Gerstberger, J r Asst. Grand Tyler Four Past Grand Masters were present. These were Charles S. McGuiness, S. Allan Daugherty, Richard D. Kelsey and Forrest D . Haggard. This was the first opening of the Craft Room in the Grand Lodge Build ing. Many of the items being used have been donated by other lodges and include the altar and pedestals from Patmos Lodge No. 97, the rod holders were from the Grand Master and the pillars are from Bucklin Lodge No. 325. T h e room decorations, including lighting, draperies and carpeting was done by R.'. W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Junior Warden and W-'. Chester T. Kelsey, Grand Tyler. A standing room only crowd of more than 100 was present for this first opening. T h e Grand Master expressed his very great appreciation to those who had taken their time on a busy summer Saturday to be present on this occasion. T h e brethren present were then asked to back into the ante room in order to allow others to enter and be a part of this first opening. T h e Grand Master noted the excellent attendance of Grand Lodge officers and asked that the Grand Marshal assemble the brethren in procession on the north side of the Grand Lodge Building to proceed south down the west side and to the flag pole site in front of the building. T h e procession was formed and was led by the Color Guard from Arab Shrine Temple. T h e goodly crowd, in excess of two hundred, had assembled at the flag pole site and were entertained previous to the ceremony by the Arab Shrine Band, under the direction of Brother Clarence M. Whitlow, Director. As the procession arrived at the flag pole site, the colors were hoisted by the Provost Guard of the Arab Shrine Temple at the playing of our National Anthem. Pledge of Allegiance followed. The following program was presented: M U S I C A L S E L E C T I O N S : Arab Shrine Band. ARAB S H R I N E C O L O R G U A R D 2:00 P.M.: Procession of Grand Lodge Officers. FLAG R A I S I N G â&#x20AC;&#x201D; N A T I O N A L A N T H E M .

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I N T R O D U C T I O N S : R. . W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, I N V O C A T I O N : W . ' . Conrad F . Johnson, Grand Chaplain. G R E E T I N G S : M - ' . W - ' . Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master. D E D I C A T I O N C E R E M O N Y : M . ' . W-'. Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master presiding, assisted by: R.'. W-'. Ralph D . Walker, Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W-'.William F. Mcintosh, Grand Senior Warden, R . ' . W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Junior Warden. I N T R O D U C T I O N O F G R A N D O R A T O R : Senator and Brother Frank Carlson by M - ' - W - ' . Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master. A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T S : M-". W-'. Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master. B E N E D I C T I O N : W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain. T h e address by former Senator and Brother Frank Carlson was timely and good and well received by all present. T h e day was considered ideal, in fact unusually pleasant for this time of year in Kansas. T h e azure blue skies with fleecy white clouds produced an impressive and imforgettable background as our national colors were raised to full staff for the first time. T h e Grand Master expressed appreciation to those who contributed time and talent to make the ceremony a successful event. Included were Senator Bob Dole who presented the flag raised this day, and certified to have flown over our Nation's Capitol on Memorial Day, 1975; 111. John C. Dicus, Potentate of Arab Shrine Temple and the Temple Band and Color G u a r d ; W . ' . Brother Larry L. Algott, Grand Marshal, who constructed the beautiful native stone base; R-'. W . ' . Morris Sykes for setting and painting the pole; W-". Bro. Chester T. Kelsey for coordinating the many activities preceeding the ceremony; the staff of the Grand Lodge Building for the many hours of preparation; the members of R o u n d Table Chapter, O r d e r of DeMolay for parking cars; the members of t h e O r d e r of Job's Daughters for serving as aides and Senator F r a n k Carlson for serving as Grand Orator. T h e Grand Master concluded his remarks by inviting all present to join in light refreshments being served in the Grand Lodge Library. T h e procession reformed and proceeded to the rear of the Grand Lodge Building. N o further business appearing. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry by Grand Master, Robert H . Arnold. ROBERT H . ARNOLD

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ATTEST: A L B E R T O . ARNOLD, J R .

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Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

August 6, 1975. A Special Communication of the M - ' - W - ' - G r a n d Lodge of AF&AM of Kansas was opened in due form on the Third Degree with M-"-W- . R o b e r t H . Arnold, Grand Master. T h e purpose of this Special Communication was the marking of graves of Past Grand Masters, M - ' . W . ' . Armand H. Bishop and M-"- W . ' . George F . Beezley. T h e following officers or their pro tems

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assisted: M-'. R-'. R.'. R-'R.'.

W . ' . Robert H . Arnold W . ' . Ralph D . Walker W-'. William F. Mcintosh W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert W . ' . Gerald L. Anderson (A.D. Area # 1 ) W . ' . Conrad F . Johnson W-'. Robert G. Jackson (Com. Member) W-'- Richard D. Overton W-'- Myer S. Freshman (P.M. #17) R.'. W . ' . Frank M. Green, Jr. ( D D G M # 2 4 ) R.'. W . ' . William Ekis ( O R G M No. 9) W . ' . Eugene Thomasson (Sec'y- # 1 1 7 ) W . ' . Robert Willis (P.M. # 149)

.Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden .Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler

The Grand Master expressed his appreciation to those who were in attendance, and felt that it was a good representation considering the fact that it was mid-week and a very warm day in August. T h e brethren then departed for Memorial Lawn Cemetery, a short distance south of Parsons, Kansas. The officers were formed in Grand procession by the acting Grand Marshal and proceeded to the grave site %vhere the grave marking ceremony was performed by the Grand Lodge officers. On orders of the Grand Master the following brief statement regarding the life and membership of our late Brother and Grand Master was read by the Grand Secretary: . A R M A N D H. BISHOP, PGM, was born on September 11, 1905 in the Kansas border town of Minden Mines, Missouri, the first of four children born to James and Erva Bishop. T h e death of his mother rnade it necessary for him to make his home with his grandparents, the Rev. George T. and Mrs. Sarah Bishop. Times were difficult for this young man, but he did manage, and managed well. It was necessary for him to travel six and one half miles by horseback to Lamar High School. Economy forced him to discontinue his college education after one year and thereafter he entered the postal service. He did continue his studies as an accountant and became assistant Post Master, which position he held for nearly 36 years. After service in the U.S. Navy in World War I I , he returned to his postal duties. H e was married June 30, 1929 to Miss Pauline Spangler. "Bish" as he was affectionally known to his brethren was an ambitious and exemplary Mason. H e received the degrees in Parsons Lodge No. 117 and progressed through the chairs to Master in 1943. H e served the Grand Lodge in many other capacities as committeeman until appointment as Senior Deacon in 1958. From that office he progressed to Grand Master in 1962. His friendly booming voice will long be remembered by many. His accomplishments were many and he served virtually in every capacity of affiliate bodies of Masonry, York Rite, Scottish Rite, Red Crosses of Constantine, Eastern Star and Shrine. His passing on Februar>' 3, 1968 brought sadness to his many friends and brothers. Mrs. (Sister) Pauline Spangler Bishop, widow of our late Brother was

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present for the ceremony and expressed her appeciation to the Grand Lodge. G R A V E M A R K I N G â&#x20AC;&#x201D; G E O R G E F. BEEZLEY T h e following continued service to the Grand Master on this occasion: M.'. K.'. R.'. R.". R.'. R.'.

W.". W.'. W-'. W.'. W.'. W-'. W-'W-'. W.". W.'. W.'. W.'. R.'. W.'. R.\ W . ' . Bro. Bro.

Robert H . Arnold R a l p h D . Walker William F . Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert Gerald L. Anderson (A.C. # 1 ) Albert O . Arnold, J r . Robert G. Jackson Richard D . Overton Glenn L. K n a p p ( P . M . # 4 5 ) Myer S. Freshman ( P . M . # 1 1 7 ) A. Harvey Bums (P.M. # 9 3 ) Oscar J. Morel (P.M. # 9 3 ) Frank M. Green ( D G M # 2 4 ) William Ekis ( D D G M # 9 ) Richard R. Prideaux (S.W. # 9 3 ) Willie J. Abati (S.D. # 9 3 )

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler

T h e Brethren assembled in the Girard Cemetery and proceeded to the grave site of our late M-'- W-'- Grand Master, George F . Beezley. T h e grave marking ceremony was performed by the Grand Lodge officers. T h e Grand Secretary, on the orders of the Grand Master, read the following brief resume of the life of Brother M-'- W-'- George F. Beezley. G E O R G E F. BEEZLEY was born in Macedonis, Iowa, November 1, 1887. H e moved to a farm with his family, one mile west of Girard, Kansas, in 1893. H e graduated from Girard High School in 1904. After a few years of farm management, where he, paid particular attention to p u r e bred live stock, he entered the University of Kansas. In 1912 he received the Bachelor of Arts in law from the University of Kansas. Shortly thereafter he became County Attorney. H e did not complete his term as World W a r I and the call of duty interrupted. H e entered the service as a private soldier and was discharged as a 2nd Lt. in the Infantry. I n 1920 Governor Henry J. Allen appointed him District J u d g e of the then newly created district of the 38th judical district of Kansas. He continued in that position for a number of years. H e received the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry in Girard Lodge No. 93 in 1912. T h e following year h e began serving in the chairs and subsequently was elected and served as Master in 1917. H e served consecutively from 1920 through 1924 as District Deputy Grand Master. H e was appointed Grand Senior Deacon in 1925 and progressed through the chairs to the chair of G r a n d Master in 1929. H e also had been an active member in York Rite Masonry. At the conclusion of the service. Brother William Beezley, a member of Girard Lodge No. 93, stepped forward and offered a few words about the life of his imcle and famous Kansas Mason, as he remembered him. H e spoke highly of his uncle and his great admiration and devotion for the fraternity. H e also expressed his very great appreciation to the Grand Lodge officers

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performing this ceremony and adding yet another honor to the n a m e of his late beloved uncle. No further business appearing, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the third degree by M-*. W-'- Robert H. Arnold. ROBERT H .

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ATTEST: ALBERT O . A R N O L D , J R .

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Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Masonic Home Lodge No. 450, Wichita, Kansas, August 11, 1975. A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Kansas was opened at 6 : 3 0 P.M. in the Arts and Crafts room a t the Masonic Home, Wichita, Kansas. The purpose of this special communication was the consecration of the Masonic Home Lodge No. 450. T h e Lodge of Entered Apprentices was opened in Ample F o r m by M . ' . W-'- Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master, a n d the following Grand Lodge Officers or their proxies assisting: M-". W-'. Robert H . Arnold Grand Master R.'. W . ' . R a l p h D . Walker Deputy Grand Master R.'. W-". William F. Mcintosh Grand Senior Warden R.'. W-". Chester L. Gilbert Grand Junior Warden W . ' . Thomas L. Francis ( # 5 7 ) as Grand Treasurer R.'. W . ' . Albert O . Arnold, Jr. Grand Secretary W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain W-'. W. Nolan Artz Grand Senior Deacon R.\ W . ' . Walter A. Rollins ( D G M # 3 8 ) as Grand Junior Deacon M-". W . ' . Ben W. Graybill as Grand Marshal W.". John A. Schowalter Grand Sword Bearer R.'. W-'. Andrew E. Olson (A.C. # 8 ) As Grand Senior Steward W . ' . K. Maynard Curts ( # 3 4 ) as Grand Junior Steward R . ' . W . ' . Harvey L. Swan (A.C. # 6 ) as Grand Pursuivant W-'. Chester T. Kelsey Grand Tyler W-'. Harold N. Nichols ( # 2 7 1 ) . . as Asst. Grand Tyler W . ' . L. Wilbur Love ( # 2 6 8 ) "] W-'. Harold R. Teachman ( # 8 6 ) D I C L I- T J ^^ ' J. Bearers of Symbolic Lodge W. . E a r l H . Sayre ( # 9 9 ) [ ' ^ * W-'. William J. Brown ( # 3 7 3 ) J W.'. Fred E. Pechin, in behalf of Masonic Home Lodge No. 450, appeared and requested consecration of their lodge. The Grand Marshal, on orders from the Grand Master, formed the officers in Grand Procession and proceeded into the lodge room. Thereafter dedication was performed with the reading of the charter by the Grand Secretary. The Grand Master then ordered the officers of Masonic Home Lodge No. 450 to asemble west of the altar. They were as follows: Henry J. Hanson Worshipful Master Harold P. Allen Senior Warden Joseph C. Campbell Junior Warden Fred E. Pechin Treasurer

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William B. Carter Secretary Dale A. Shields Senior Deacon Gorden A. Horn Junior Deacon Robert H. Vines â&#x20AC;˘ Senior Steward Thomas L. Maymire Junior Steward Ray E. Overstreet Tyler T h e Grand Master noted their installation had already been consumated by a special dispensation and therefore declared them duly installed. H e addressed the officers assembled, giving highest praise for their efforts in making possible this lodge and the fine reports of their endeavors. Worshipful Henry J. Hanson, at 92, is believed to be the oldest serving Worshipful Master in the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas. T h e Grand Master further noted that he h a d recently passed a " B " proficiency examination and complimented him highly on his continuing efforts in Freemasonry. W . ' . Hanson responded with words of wisdom, stating "any age is a good age to be a Mason." A number of Brothers and their ladies were present, as well as the other members of Masonic H o m e Lodge and Ladies who reside at the Home. Several responses were made from the floor, many praising Brother Hanson for his continuing efforts and also citing the work that Brother Fred E. Pechin, now Junior Past Master of Masonic H o m e Lodge No. 450, had done in making possible this new lodge and its continuing efforts. T h e Lodge Officers were asked to resume their several stations and having done so, the Master advised that refreshments would be served immediately following the retirement of the Grand Lodge Officers. T h e Grand Lodge Officers retired and Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. Although quite warm, many remained. and enjoyed the light refreshments and good fellowship. ROBERT H .

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ARNOLD

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ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

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Secretary SPECIAL COMMUNICATION

Newton Lodge No. 142, Newton, Kansas, September 3, 1975. A Special Communication of the M . ' - W . ' . Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Kansas was opened in the third degree for the purpose of dedicating and consecrating Past Grand Master's grave markers at the grave sites of M . ' . W."Samuel R. Peters and M - ' . W . ' . Perry Milo Hoisington. T h e Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the third degree by M - ' . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold with the following Grand Lodge officers or their pro tems: M . ' . W-'. Robert H. Arnold Grand Master W . ' . W. Nolan Artz as Deputy Grand Master R.'. W . ' . Wm. F . Mcintosh Grand Senior Warden R.'. W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert Grand Junior Warden W . ' . Wm. M. Gertsen (142) as Grand Treasurer R.'. W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, J r Grand Secretary W . ' . Allan Mills (142) as Grand Chaplain

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Webter T. Bolin (142) Ray C. Hopson (433) Hugh E. Richards (173) John A. Schowalter â&#x20AC;˘ Robert G. Jackson (Pub. Com.) Cletson M. Cox (142) Gerald R. Butcher (142) Harold E. Martin (158)

as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler

T h e brethren then journeyed to the Greenwood Cemetery and formed in Grand Procession. At the gravesite of M - ' . W."- Samuel R. Peters the following histor>' was read: Samuel Ritter Peters: Bom August 16, 1842. His family was among the earliest residents of Baltimore and had at one time owned much of the property on which this city is situated. T h e family moved to Fairfield County shortly after Ohio was admitted to statehood. Like many of our youths during that era his early life was spent on the farm in the summer and in school during the winter. He entered Wesleyan University of Delaware, Ohio. At seventeen years of age. Brother Peters enlisted in Company E, 73rd regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. H e saw action, in every major campaign from the second battle of Bull R u n through Gettysburg. Thereafter serving through the ranks he was discharged as Captain of Company " C " . He returned to Wesleyan University and then to the law department of the University of Michigan, graduating in 1867. T h a t same year he married Amelia Doan of Circleville, Ohio. To this union a son, Fletcher B. Peters, was born. H e practiced law in Memphis, Missouri and purchased and edited the Memphis Reveille. In 1873 he moved to Marion Center because of a lung problem. After establishing a law practice he was elected State Senator in 1874. He resigned in 1875 to accept appointment as Judge of the ninth Judicial District. In 1876 he moved to Newton in Harvey County. I n November 1882 he was elected to the 48th Congress and also served in the 49th, 50th and 51st Congress, declining to run thereafter. Brother Peters received the Entered Apprentice degree and Fellow Craft Degree in Pickaway Lodge No. 23, AF&AM of Circlville, Ohio and the Master Mason Degree in Ann Arbor Lodge No. 75, Ann Arbor, Michigan. H e transferred to Memphis Lodge No. 16 in Missouri, serving two years as Woshipful Master. In Marion Center he assisted in organizing Centre Lodge No.. 147. His membership was then transferred to Newton Lodge No. 142, also serving the Lodge as Worshipful Master two years. H e was elected Grand Junior Warden at the 25th annual communication (1881) and the following year was elected Deputy Grand Master. H e declined the office of Grand Master, expressing the opinion he could not worthily serve while serving in Congress. This did not end his service as a Grand Lodge Officer, as he was appointed Grand Senior Deacon and subsequently to the office of Grand Master in our 50th anniversary year, 1905. H e continued the practice of law with his son until his death on April 12, 1910. This distinguished brother had a full life as soldier, editor, congressman, judge, postmaster and lawyer. We gather this day to honor his memory and mark his grave as Past Grand Master. The ceremony of placement of the grave marker then followed. T h e procession was reassembled and proceeded a short distance to the

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grave site of M- . W-'. Perry M. Hoisington, where the following brief biography was r e a d : Perry M. Hoisington was appointed Grand Senior Deacon in 1897 and progressed to the office of Grand Master in 1901. Of particular interest was his concern for t h e Masonic H o m e a t Wichita. I t was he that recommended the purchase of the Consecration vessels used in the ceremony. He continued to serve the Committee of Grand Lodge for a number of years. H e died on M a r c h 2 1 , 1933. O u r Grand Master expressed his very great appreciation for those who had turned out to participate in the ceremony and particularly recognizing Brother David Clymer, grandson, and Rolla Clymer, son-in-law of our late Grand Master, Perry M. Hoisington. This day was clear but quite warm, however a good attendance was noted. T h e brethren returned to Newton Lodge No. 142 where lodge was closed in Ample F o r m on the third degree by M . ' - W-'. Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master. A pot luck dinner was served a t the lodge, following which presentation of fifty year emblems was m a d e by our Grand Master. T h e crowd by this time numbered near one hundred a n d thoroughly enjoyed our evening's program. ROBERT H .

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ATTEST: A L B E R T O . ARNOLD, JR.

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Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Goodland Lodge No. 3 2 1 , Goodland, Kansas, September 5, 1975. A Special Comunication of the M - ' . W-'. Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Kansas was opened on the First Degree for the purpose of placing a cornerstone at the new Goodland Library. M.". W-'. Robert H. Arnold proceeded to open the Lodge of Entered Apprentices in Ample Form with the following Grand Lodge officers or their p r o terns assisting: M.'. R.". R.'. R'. M.'. R.'.

W . ' . Robert H . Arnold W . ' . R a l p h D. Walker W . ' . Wm. F. Mcintosh W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert W.". Wm. E. Montgomery W.". Albert O . Arnold, J r W . ' . Wm. S. Seaman (321) W . ' . W. Nolan Artz W . ' . Hurlbut K. Graves ( D D G M # 5 9 ) W . ' . James R. Paulsen (AC # 1 2 ) W . ' . Clifford A. Ramsey (Lecturer) M.". W.". Cline C. Curtiss, P G M W . ' . James L. Withers (Bi-Cen. Cora.) W . ' . Glenn Eastlack (Rit. Com.) W . ' . Joseph Gertsberger, J r W . ' . Wm. S. Seaman

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler Principal Architect

T h e procession was then formed across the street from the lodge hall and the

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brethren proceeded in procession to the cornerstone site of the Goodland Library. T h e following program was presented: 1:00 P.M.

Presentation of Colors: Boy Scout Troop No. 142, Goodland. Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation. Remarks: Robert McCants, President of the Library Board. Vocal Number: Joan Olsen. Music: Goodland High School, Instrumental Department. Introduction of the Grand Master: Harold Runzel, Master. Laying of Cornerstone: Grand Lodge Officers.

CONTENTS OF CORNER STONE BOX Grand Lodge Centennial Coin Goodland Chapter # 7 4 Penny Officers of following Goodland Bodies: Goodland Lodge # 3 2 1 Goodland Chapter # 7 4 Royal Arch Masons Columbia Commandery # 3 8 Knight Templers Order of Eastern Star # 1 2 2 Social Order of Beauceant Assembly No. 161 Job's Daughters City Officials County Commissioners Sherman County Herald of June 12, 1975 Goodland Daily News of September 12, 1975 Kansas Masoii of April, 1975 Copy of Dedication Program Introduction of Mayor of Goodland, Dr. Russell Taylor. Music: Goodland High School Vocal Department. Benediction: Rev. Howard Johnson. Closing of Grand Lodge. This beautiful new library is situated across the street from the Sherman County Court House. It is of modern design but blends well with the surrounding structures and adds a very positive and needed dimension of the community. A goodly size crowd had assembled giving testimony to their community pride and efforts toward the continual education and improvement of their citizenry. T h e temperature did not reach 70 degrees this date in Goodland, although it was bright and clear. Flowers already planted aroimd the library and the accompanying trees in the neighborhood makes this a very pleasant sight for the new library and one which should be of service to the community for many, many years to come. ROBERT H .

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . A R N O L D , J R .

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Secretary

ARNOLD

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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N St. John's Lodge No. 113, Concordia, Kansas, September 10, 1975. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W.'-Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Kansas was called for the purpose of dedicating and consecration a Past Grand Master's grave marker on the grave of M . ' . W - ' - J o h n W. Nielson, and dedication of the new flag pole erected by members of St. John's Lodge No. 113. M . ' . W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form with the following Grand Lodge officers or their proxies assisting. M.'. W.'. W.'. R.'. W.'. W.'. R-'. W . ' . W.'. W.'. W-'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W-'. W.'. W.'.

Robert H . Arnold James L. Sjogren ( W . M . # 1 1 3 ) Wm. F. Mcintosh E. Phil Smith (113) Albert O. Arnold, J r David W. Seward (113) J o h n D. T r u d e (113) Richard D . Overton Robert G. Jackson (Pub. Com.) Walter H . Berger (221) Arnold J. Heisterman (232) Daniel Sutter (161) Charles L. Houghton ( D D G M # 4 0 ) Vernon D . Martin (113)

Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Treasurer 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

T h e brethren journeyed to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Concordia. T h e Grand Procession was formed and proceeded to the grave site of M.'- W . ' . John Nielson where the following history was given. John W. Nielson, Grand Master 1926. H e was b o m in Paris, Iowa, November 14, 1872. Much of his early life was divided between Iowa and Kansas. T h e family first came to Concordia in 1883. Brother Nielson began his early education in Kansas Schools. Afterward the family returned to Iowa where he graduated from High School at Council Bluffs. H e then entered Iowa State University, School of Pharmacy. H e married Estella A. Bradford in 1897. T o this union one daughter was b o m . T h e Nielsons moved to Concordia in 1894. In 1899 he entered into business partnership with George A. Layton as retail druggist. Brother Nielson served the community in many ways including the board of education. His Masonic record is one of the most extensive on record. H e received the degrees in St. John's Lodge No. 113 in 1899. After serving the Lodge in office including two years as Worshipful Master, he was appointed Grand Junior Steward in 1903, Grand Junior Deacon in 1904 and elected to Grand Junior Warden in 1923 from which office he progressed to that of Grand Master in 1926. Brother Nielson had also served appendant orders, serving as Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in 1930-33, His biographer spoke of the high esteem this Brother held, not alone in the fraternity, b u t in every walk of life. H e died in Concordia Jime 13, 1943, leaving a host of friends and brothers. T h e Grand Master was pleased to note that Mrs. Lucille Burbank, sister-inlaw of M . ' - W - ' - N i e l s o n and her husband, Dr. Burbank, were present, each expressing their appreciation for the efforts of G r a n d Lodge Officers in being present and performing this service. T h e brethren then returned to St. John's Lodge for the purpose of dedicat-

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ing the new flag pole. T h e following program was presented at the site: 5:00 P.M.: Procession of Grand Lodge Officers led by the Color Guard of Concordia Commandery No. 42. Flag Raising ;.. National A n t h e m Introductions Invocation: W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain Greetings: M . ' . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master R.'. W . ' . Richard D. Overton, D D G M / A L , Deputy Grand Master R.". W . ' . William F. Mcintosh, Grand Senior Warden R.". W.". W. Nolan Artz, Grand Junior Warden Introduction of Grand O r a t o r : Senator and Brother Frank Carlson Acknowledgements: M . ' . W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master Benediction: W-'. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain. The speaker at the presentation acting as Grand Orator was former United States Senator, and Governor of Kansas, Brother Frank Carlson. H e highly complimented oiur M . ' . W-". Grand Master for sponsoring and promoting this year as being "Fly Your Flag" year noting the importance our flag has m e a n t to our country, our nation, particularly so in this Bi-Gentennial Year. Grand Lodge was then closed in Ample Form by M . ' . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold. Inside the hall a very enjoyable dinner was served by the members of Lee Chapter No. 182, O.E.S. O n e hundred and thirty five enjoyed the dinner which was highlighted by the presentation of 50-year emblems by our Grand Master, M-'. W . ' . Robert H . Arnold. The brethren then journeyed to nearby rock quarry where a Lodge of Master Masons was opened and reception of the Grand Master and his party. This very busy Bi-Centennial day will long be remembered in Concordia. Each moment of the afternoon and evening was crowded with activity, yet proceeded in an orderly and pleasant manner. T h e weather fortunately cooperated beautifully, rain had fallen in the area around and about Concordia over night and during the day, but did not interrupt the festivities. The Grand Master's spirit and enthusiasm was evident and upon returning from the quarry the brothers were again treated to light refreshments by the ladies of the Eastern Star. ROBERT H .

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ARNOLD

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ATTEST: ALBERT O . A R N O L D , J R .

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Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Emporia Lodge No. 12, Emporia, Kansas, September 13, 1975. On Saturday, September 13th, a Special Gommimication of the M . ' . W - ' . Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Kansas was opened in Ample Form by M - ' - W . ' . Robert H. Arnold with the following Grand Lodge officers or their pro terns assisting: M.". W-'. Robert H . Arnold Grand Master R . ' . W . ' . R a l p h D . Walker Deputy Grand Master R.'. W-'- William F. M c i n t o s h . Grand Senior Warden R . ' . W-'. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Junior Warden

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M . ' . W . ' . S. Allan Daugherty, P G M as Grand Treasurer R . ' . W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, J r Grand Secretary W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain W-'. W. Nolan Artz Grand Senior Deacon W-'. Richard D . Overton Grand Junior Deacon M . ' . W . ' . Ben W. Graybill, P G M as Grand Marshal W . ' . John A. Sch'owalter Grand Sword Bearer W-'. Charles F. Jones Grand Senior Steward M . ' . W . ' . Richard D. Kelsey, P G M as Grand Junior Steward M . ' . W . ' . J . Fred Williamson, P G M as Grand Pursuivant W . ' . Harry E. Miller (354) as Grand Tyler W . ' . Carl F . H a r d e r (144) as Asst. Grand Tyler T h e purpose of this special communication was the dedication and consecration of Past Grand Master's grave markers a t the grave sites of M.*. W-'. James J a y Buck and Ferris M. Hill. T h e brethren then proceeded to the Maplewood Cemetery and were formed in Grand Procession by M . ' . W . ' . Ben W. Graybill, acting Grand Marshal, thence t o the grave site of M . ' . W . ' . James Jay Buck where the following brief biography was given with a ceremony of consecration following: M . ' . W . ' . James Jay Buck: When he was a young boy, Buck's family moved to Michigan where he attended school, became an instructor in mathematics and was admitted to the bar of Michigan. H e served as Judge Advocate during the Civil War. H e moved to Emporia in 1870. H e had received his Masonic Degrees in Waupun Lodge No. 48, Wisconsin and was admitted to Emporia Lodge No. 12 on September 2, 1875 a n d served as Master in 1880. His words of optimism and cheer appear in the annual proceedings and in his address stating, " T h e year past has been one of fruitful field and abundant harvest, frought and choicest and richest blessings from the Grand Master of the Universe, and one too of unprecedented prosperity to the Craft of this jurisdiction." With few exceptions that harmony which has characterized our Order, has reigned supreme through our broad borders. This distinguished brother died in Emporia on September 4, 1917. We honor his memory this day in the placement of a Past Grand Master's emblem on his grave. T h e brethren then reformed in Grand Procession and proceeded to the grave site of M-"- W- . Ferris M. Hill where the following biography was given and again the consecration of the Past Grand Master's grave marker. T h e Hill family moved to Emporia in 1884. O u r future Grand Master enjoyed all the delights of youth in his development in the somewhat pioneer existence of this typical Kansas community of the 19th century. For many years he was a travelling representative of the J . P. Morgan Jewelry Company of Dallas, Texas. H e established his own business in Emporia on 1908. H e was raised in Emporia Lodge No. 12 in 1912 and was Master in 1918. His biographer said he was a normal farm boy, but certainly as a man in the business world and especially in our fraternity he distinguished himself far and above ordinary. H e passed away Jime 17, 1964. We gather this date to honor his memory and mark his grave as a Past Grand Master. Mrs. Minnie Hill, widow of M-'- W-'- Ferris M. Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hill, a son and wife, were present. Also present was Frederick Hotzel,

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a long time friend of the family. Their appreciation for the service was expressed. T h e Grand Master in his remarks noted that a crowd of nearly eighty attended this service and it was most appreciated. ROBERT H .

Grand

ARNOLD

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ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

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Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Nickerson Lodge No. 43, AF&AM, Nickerson, Kansas, October 4, 1975. M-'. R.'. R.". R-'.

W . ' . Robert H . Arnold W . ' . Ralph D . Walker W . ' . William F . Mcintosh W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert W . ' . Lyle H. Meredith (43) R.'. W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, J r W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson R . ' . W . ' . Fredrick A. Turpen, D D G M / A L W . ' . Richard D. Overton M . ' . W . ' . Arthur C. Hodgson, P G M W . ' . John A. Schowalter W . ' . Dwight A. Burton (45) W . ' . Charles L. Rostine (39) W . ' . Fred E. Pechin W . ' . Alfred H . Slough (44) W . ' . John V. Griffith (43) W . ' . W. Dale Wells (43) W.;. Dale C. Hobbs (43) I W. . J o h n O. Griffith (43) [ W . ' . D . Richard Seigrest (43)

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler Principal Architect bearers

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T h e brethren then formed in Grand Procession led by M . ' . W . ' . Arthur C. Hodgson, PGM, and proceeded to the cornerstone site. At the cornerstone site the ancient ceremony of laying of the comer stone was performed by the Grand Lodge officers. T h e contents of the cornerstone box was read by the Grand Secretary as follows: List of Officers of Nickerson Lodge No. 43 List of Past Masters since being chartered List of O.E.S. officers Copy of Kansas Mason List of Grand Lodge Officers for 1975 Program of cornerstone and dedication ceremony Dedication Ceremony Upon conclusion, the Grand Master added one item, a bronze Bi-Centennial coin. In the absence of W-'- James Fountain, Master of Nickerson Lodge No. 4 3 , W . ' . W. Dale Wells, Secretary, and W.'- Clayton Jones acted in his behalf, and assisted the Grand Lodge officers in the placement of the cornerstone.

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T h e brethren then returned to th'e inside of the structure for the dedication ceremonies: DEDICATION OF NEW TEMPLE (Open) R E Q U E S T F O R D E D I C A T I O N : W-'. W. Dale Wells, P.M., Secretary S U R R E N D E R O F I M P L E M E N T S : W - ' . John Griffith, P.M., Principal Architect GRAND J U N I O R WARDEN PRESENTS VESSEL OF CORN G R A N D S E N I O R W A R D E N P R E S E N T S VESSEL O F W I N E D E P U T Y GRAND M A S T E R P R E S E N T S VESSEL O F O I L SINGING OF THE ODE A D D R E S S : M . ' . W.".Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master B E N E D I C T I O N : W . ' . Conrad F . Johnson, Grand Chaplain Concluding the ceremony the Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold, addressed the audience. H e spoke of the endurance of Masonry and cited the completion of this new temple as an outstanding example. T h e officers and members were congratulated for their efforts and in addition the sisters of the O r d e r of the Eastern Star of Nickerson were also noted for their interest, assistance and help. T h e Grand Master noted the flag affixed to the outside of the structure and expressed his great pleasure in seeing that Nickerson Lodge was carrying forth on his program this year to have every lodge " F L Y I N G T H E F L A G " in celebration of our Bi-Centennial year. H e admonished the Masons t o continue to discuss Masonry with their friends and family and continue to live Masonry and love Masonry. W-'. W. Dale Wells, Secretary, acting in behalf of the Worshipful Master of the lodge thanked the Grand Lodge officers for setting the cornerstone and dedication of their new temple. H e also pointed out that W-'- John B. Griffith was not alone a symbolic architect, but the architect of record carried through the remodeling design of this beautiful new temple. T h e temple was cited as outstanding in every detail in accordance with the best interest of Masonry and to serve not only the Lodge, but its appendant orders as well. Announcement was then m a d e of the dinner to follow a t 6 : 3 0 P.M. in Nickerson Elementary Cafeteria with a slide presentation to be presented by W-'. Dick Seigrest after returning of thanks by Reverend Brother Franz Alford. With no further business appearing. G r a n d Lodge was declared closed in Ample Form by M . ' . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master. R O B E R T H . ARNOLD

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Master

ATTEST: A L B E R T O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Active Lodge No. 158, Atchison, Kansas, October 18, 1975. T h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry by M.'- W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master and the following Grand Lodge officers or their pro tems asssiting: M . ' . W . ' . Robert H. Arnold Grand Master R.". W.". Ralph D . Walker Deputy Grand Master

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W . ' . William F. Mcintosh W-'. Robert D. Caplinger, P G M W . ' . Frederick B. Jensen, D D G M # 2 W . ' . Albert O . Arnold, J r W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson W . ' . W. Nolan Artz M . ' . W . ' . Ben W. Graybill, P G M W . ' . Roscoe J. Maycroft, PG # 1 5 8 W-'. Glenn K n a p p , Com. on Memorials R.'. W . ' . Goldwin E. Miller, D D G M / A L #.3 W . ' . Chester T. Kelsey W-'. Glenn Jenkins, Lecturer W . ' . Wm. E. Gerard, P.M. # 1 5 8 W . ' . R o y Highfill, P.M. # 1 5 8 W . ' . Clement A. T r a p p , P.M. # 1 5 8 W.'. Earl Dittemore, P.M. # 1 5 8 W.'. Hazen Shaeffer, P.M. # a 5 8 W.". John R. Shultz, P.M. # 1 5 8 W . ' . George L. Gerardy, P.M. # 1 5 8 W.'. Floyd J. Sutton, P.M. # 1 5 8

Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward .. .as Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler as Principal Architect

Bearers of Symbolic

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Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of Book of Constitution

Other Grand Lodge Officers in attendance were M . ' . W . ' . John H . Murray, PGM, M . ' . W . ' . Richard D . Kelsey, P G M , W . ' . Ronald E. White, Lecturer, W.'.Lawrence D. Winegardner, Lecturer, and W.". Robert G. Jackson, Com. on Publications. The brethren were then assembled in procession and proceeded into the lodge hall where the following program was presented: PROGRAM ORGAN P R E L U D E : W.'. Dee D. Duttweiler, Master 1962 GRAND P R O C E S S I O N I N V O C A T I O N : Grand Chaplain W-'. Conrad F. Johnson P R E S E N T A T I O N O F C O L O R S : Michael G. Lee, Roy A. Mercer, Roscoe J. Maycroft, I I PLEDGE O F ALLEGIANCE W E L C O M E : Mayor David R. Laurie, Member of Active Lodge No. 158 R E M A R K S : R.". W-'. Goldwin Miller, Master 1952 D E D I C A T I O N C E R E M O N I E S : M . ' . W.'. Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master R E Q U E S T F O R D E D I C A T I O N : W-". Edwin J. Maycroft, Master R E T U R N O F W O R K I N G T O O L S : Principal Architect W-'. William E. Gerard, Master 1965 SYMBOLIC L O D G E U N C O V E R E D : Grand Marshal R E D E D I C A T I O N of Active Lodge No. 158 by Grand Lodge Officers M . ' . W-'. Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master . Ralph D. Walker, Deputy Grand Master R.' R.' . W. . Wm. F. Mcintosh, Grand Senior Warden M.' . W. â&#x20AC;˘ Robert D . Caplinger as Grand Junior Warden Past Grand Master 1971 W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain D E C L A R A T I O N O F R E D E D I C A T I O N BY GRAND M A S T E R V O C A L S E L E C T I O N , "Bless This H o u s e " : Saundra Sullivan Accompanist, M a r t a Strong O R A T I O N : R.'. W . ' . Ralph D. Walker, Deputy Grand Master B E N E D I C T I O N : Chaplain W-'. Forrest G. Besinger, Master 1974

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Ralph D. Walker, Deputy Grand Master gave an outstanding and memorable oration. This was followed by remarks by otir G r a n d Master who commended the brethren of Active Lodge for their continuance in the performance of their duties as Master Masons and urged them to continue on as they begin their second one hundred years. H e further noted the sizable crowd and expressed his very great appreciation for their presence and participation. T h e brethren then retired and lodge was closed in Ample Fom on the First Degree of Masonry. T h e brethren and their ladies were then asked to join in a program following the dinner at 6:00 P.M. on the second floor of the building. T h e ladies of Martha Washington C h a p t e r No. 215, O.E.S., served an outstanding dinner to a near capacity crowd. Following the dinner, W-'. Edwin J. Maycroft, Master of the lodge, then introduced distinguished guests including the Grand Master and his party. T h e history of Active Lodge No. 158 was reviewed by W-'. Larry Winegardner, Secretary of the lodge, and proved to be informative and most interesting. Twenty-five year emblems were presented to those eligible by W.'. John R. Shultz; Master in 1950. T h e meeting was closed with prayer by W-'- Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain. R O B E R T H . ARNOLD

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Master

ATTEST: A L B E R T O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Kiowa Lodge No. 293, Greensburg, Kansas, November 5, 1975. T h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge AF&AM of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry by M . ' . W.'. Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master. T h e follovmig Grand Lodge officers or their Pro Tems assisted: M - ' . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold Grand Master R . ' . W . ' . Ralph' D . Walker Deputy Grand Master R.'. W-'. William F . Mcintosh Grand Senior Warden R . ' . W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert Grand Junior Warden W.". Keith B. Peck, P.M. # 2 9 3 as Grand Treasurer R . ' . W . ' . Albert O . Arnold, J r Grand Secretary W . ' . Nathan C. Allen, P.M. # 2 9 3 as Grand Chaplain W . ' . W. Nolan Artz Grand Senior Deacon W . ' . Kenneth L. Smith, P.M. # 2 9 3 as Grand Junior Deacon R . ' . W . ' . Everett E. Keller, D D G M # 5 0 as Grand Marshal W . ' . R. Stanley Mitchum, P.M. # 2 9 3 as Grand Sword Bearer W . ' . David C. Clark, P.M. # 2 9 3 as Grand Senior Steward W . ' . Orville R. Morris, P.M. # 3 9 9 as Grand Junior Steward W . ' . Frank R. Rinkel, P.M. # 3 0 9 as Grand Pursuivant Bro. Jesse Caplinger as Grand Tyler W . ' . J . Douglas Harrell, P.M. # 2 9 3 Principal Architect This special communication was called for the laying of the cornerstone of the First Christian Church of Greensburg. T h e brethren then journeyed to an

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area south of the church where procession was assembled and proceeded to the cornerstone site. T h e following program was presented: PROGRAM 2 : 0 0 P.M. OPEN GRAND L O D G E in Masonic Building 2:30 P.M. P R O C E E D T O C O R N E R S T O N E G R E E T I N G S and I N T R O D U C T I O N S David C. Clark, Chairman of Elders MUSICAL NUMBER Mr. and Mrs. James Coale CORNERSTONE CEREMONY M . ' . W-'. Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers BENEDICTION Rev. Keith Dellenbach The Grand Master expressed his great appreciation for the fine turnout, noting that it was mid-week but in spite of that fact, some seventy nine were present. H e further commented that a remark made by Brother David C. Clark, Chairman of the Church Elders to observe that if it was necessary to build another church and call the Grand Lodge Officers for dedication to break a drought he would be more than happy to do so. A two inch rain had fallen overnight in this much needed area. Jeanette Huet, Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter, O.E.S. was in the audience, recognized and introduced by the Grand Master. T h e Grand Master thanked the Church Board and the brethren of Kiowa Lodge for their arrangements making this ceremony possible and for the invitation to perform. A stiff cool breeze was blowing out of the west as Rev. Keith Dellenbach delivered the benediction, cradleing his young daughter Charity inside his coat. T h e brethren then returned to Kiowa Lodge where Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree. R O B E R T H . ARNOLD

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Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

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Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Unity Lodge No. 273, AF&AM, Clearwater, Kansas, November 11, 1975. A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was called for the purpose of dedicating a new flag pole erected on the property of Unity Lodge No. 273 at Clearwater. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry by M-'- W-'. Robert H . Arnold, with the following Grand Lodge officers or their pro tems assisting: M.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W-'W-'-

Robert H . Arnold Wesley C. Stephens (273) F. John McMillen (273) Quentin V. Dyer (273) H. Vergel Peebler (273)

Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer

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Albert O. Arnold, J r William J. Brown W. Nolan Artz Neal V. Hormel (273) L. Donald Wise (273) H u g h E. Williamson (273) D . Orville Geil (273) Fred E. Pechin Wm. B. Carter ( # 4 5 0 )

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Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler

O t h e r Grand Lodge officers in attendance were R-'. W . ' . Harvey L. Swan, D D G M / A L , Area No. 6, R . ' . W.". W. Aubrey Rollins, D D G M # 3 8 , R . ' . W-'. Dwigh't A. Burton, D D G M # 4 5 and Karl E. Hartman, D D G M , No. 37. T h e procession was formed and under the direction of W-'. Robert G. Jackson as acting Grand Marshal, formed immediately west of the lodge hall, and proceeded to the area of the newly erected flag pole, where the dedication ceremony was performed by M . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Robert H. Arnold with the assistance of W . ' . Quentin V! Dyer, W-'- F. J o h n McMillan and W . ' . W. Carl Stephens. As darkness had already settled, it was necessary to use the lights from the lodge building itself, as well as several parked cars and flash' lights in order to complete the ceremony. T h e flag was raised and is lighted. T h e flag pole is located in a prominent position on the lodge property in front of the building. A goodly crowd had assembled, estimated at 100 persons, this in spite of the darkness and a rather sharp west wind. T h e Grand Master immediately dismissed the crowd and the brethren in order that they could return to the lodge building for a covered dish dinner. This was an unusually fond occasion with more than ample amounts of delicious food available. Concluding the banquet, the brethren and guests were invited upstairs where the Grand Master and his party were introduced. After which R.'. W - ' - K a r l E. H a r t m a n , District Deputy Grand Master, presented A&B Proficiencies to several brethren of Clearwater Lodge No. 273. T h e Grand Master then followed with an impressive and interesting address. His challenging remarks to individuals in the audience brought much interest and enthusiasm. T h e meeting was closed with a most memorable benediction performed by the Rainbow Girls of Clearwater who sang and performed in sign language the Lord's Prayer. At the Piano was Diane Combs and the vocalist was W e n d a H a n d . Others kneeling a n d performing in sign language were Roxane Johnson, Jeanette Wilber and Cindy Williamson. All in all, this was a very enjoyable and memorable occasion. ROBERT H .

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ATTEST: A L B E R T O . ARNOLD, J R .

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Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, Weir, Kansas, November 22, 1975. A Special Communciation of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient F r e e and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the first degree for the purpose of laying the c o m e r stone of Black Diamond Lodge

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No. 274 at Weir, Kansas. M-'. W . ' . Robert H. Arnold officiated with the assistance of the following: M . ' . W-'.Robert H . Arnold Grand Master R.". W . ' . Ralph D. Walker Deputy Grand Master R.'. W-'. Wm. F. Mcintosh Grand Senior Warden R.'. W . ' . Chester L..Gilbert Grand Junior Warden W . ' . Arthur A. Hartshorn, J r as Grand Treasurer R.'. W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, J r Grand Secretary W-'- Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain W.'- W. Nolan Artz Grand Senior Deacon R.'. W . ' . Gerald L. Anderson ( D D G M / A L # 1 ) . . . .as Grand Junior Deacon W-'- Robert G. Jackson as Grand Marshal W-"• Jay Jones, J r as Grand Sword Bearer W . ' . Kenneth L. White ( D D G M # 1 0 ) as Grand Senior Steward W-'- Gerald Jones as Grand Junior Steward W-'- Fred E. Pechin Grand Pursuivant W-'- Melvin R. Jones as Grand Tyler ^N•'• Cleo M. Jones as Asst. Grand Tyler The procession was formed south of the lodge hall and under the direction of W-'. Robert G. Jackson, acting Marshal, proceeded to the corner stone site where the following program was presented: PROGRAM 2 : 0 0 P.M. OPEN G R A N D L O D G E 2:30 P.M. P R O C E E D T O C O R N E R S T O N E P R E S E N T C O L O R S : Clarence Smith Post No. 272 American Legion FLAG S A L U T E : I N V O C A T I O N : Conrad F . Johnson, Gr. Chaplain S O L O : Mrs. Charles Begando R E M A R K S : Mayor Bill Cowans G R E E T I N G S AND I N T R O D U C T I O N S : Art Hartshorn, Jr., Master C O R N E R S T O N E C E R E M O N Y : M.". W-'. Robert H. Arnold, G.M. and Grand Lodge Officers H I S T O R Y O F BLACK D I A M O N D L O D G E : Harry White B E N E D I C T I O N : Rev. James H. Shope C O N T E N T S O F BOX F O R C O R N E R S T O N E : List of Contributors to building fund. List of Officers of Black Diamond Lodge No. 274 List of Past Masters of Black Diamond Lodge No. 274 T h e original Lamb skin apron of the late Brother William G. Morton. Bi-Centennial coins donated by Citizen's Bank of Weir. Cornerstone Ceremony Program. Grand Lodge Bi-Centenial coin donated by Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master. ^ The Mayor, Bill Cowans, spoke highly of this beautiful new structure, the largest of its kind in many years erected in Weir. He further expressed his very great pleasure a t having the Grand Lodge Officers present to officiate in the cornerstone ceremony. W-'- Harry White gave a synopsis of the history of Black Diamond Lodge

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which proved to be most interesting. T h e structure of concrete and brick is on one level, a very adequate size to accomodate not alone lodge room, but a very beautiful dining-reception area. T h e Grand Master in his remarks spoke very favorably of t h e efforts put forth by the brethren of Black Diamond Lodge who erected this new structure and was pleased to learn that a small loan necessary to complete construction was expected to be retired in the very near future. H e further noted the American flag flying from it's staff on the front of the building which pleased him much as this is a part of his program. T h e ladies of the O r d e r of Eastern Star was recognized and commended for their efforts and support in erecting this new building. T h e Grand Master also expressed appreciation for their large attendance at this ceremony. No futher business appearing, the brethren returned inside the Temple and Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. R O B E R T H . ARNOLD

Grand

Master

ATTEST: A L B E R T O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, Lansing, Kansas, December 5, 1975. A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following present: M.". W.'- Robert H . Arnold R.'. W . ' . Bernard F. Pelton, D D G M No. 3 W-". George L. Payne ( W . M . 49) W . ' . Horace H. Lamborn (49) W . ' . Roy Simpson (10) R.'- W-'- Albert O. Arnold, J r W-". Kenneth A. McCart (P.M. 49) W.". Ralph E. Wilson (10) W.'- Richard B. D. Maxwell (49) W . ' . Glenn Knapp (Comm. on Memorials) W . ' . Ralph A. McRill (68) W . ' . Delbert W. Seuser (45) W.". Hubert L. Marler (68) W . ' . Chester T. Kelsey W . ' . Alvin K. Banman (VAVS Rep.)

Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Tyler Principal Architect

With W-'. Glenn K n a p p as Grand Marshal procession was formed on the east side of the lodge building and proceeded to the flag pole for the general purpose of dedication by M.'- W.'- Robert H . Arnold with the assistance of R . ' . W . ' . Bernard F. Pelton as Deputy Grand Master, W-'. George L. Payne as Grand Senior Warden and W . ' . Horace H . Lamborn as Grand Junior Warden. T h e Grand Master then expressed his very great pleasure at the erection of the flag pole in pursuance of his desire to see each and every lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction fly the American flag each day during the Bi-Centennial. H e expressed the great pleasure of those in attendance, some of whom

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had been with him earlier to his visit to the V.A. Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas, T h e ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star were highly commended for their fine turnout and their continual assistance in support of Nine Mile Lodge. The Grand Master also complimented the brethren and sisters on the fine condition and appearance of Nine Mile Lodge, noting that it had an atmosphere conducive to the best interest of our orders. No further business appearing. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree. ROBERT H .

Grand

ARNOLD

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL COMMUNICATION

Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, Leavenworth, Kansas, December 6, 1975 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree by M-"- W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, for the purpose of dedicating a monument and plaque in River Front Park honoring Captain Meriwether Lewis, Captain William Clark and M . ' . W-". Richard Rees. The following Grand Lodge Officers assisted and were accompanied by their contemporaries from the Grand Lodge of Missouri as follows: Kansas Grand Lodge Officers: M . ' . W-'. Robert H. Arnold R.'. W-'. Ralph D. Walker R.'. W.'. Wm. F. Mcintosh R-'. W-'. Chester L. Gilbert M-". W. • John H. Murray, P G M R.'. W-'. Albert O. Arnold, J r W.'. Conrad F. Johnson W.'. W. Nolan Artz W.'. Richard D . Overton M-'- W-'. Ben W. Graybill W. • John Schowalter W.'. Charles F. Jones W-'. Daniel Sutter W.'- Fred E. Pechin W.'. Chester T. Kelsey Missouri Grand Lodge Officers: M-". W.'. Lewis C. "Wes" Cook R.'. W.'- James A. Noland, J r R.'. W- • J. G. Montgomery, J r R.'. W-'. . Edward Blinn W.'. Stanton T. Brown R.'. W.'- Frank A. Arnold W.'. Leon E. Turner

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain

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W. Tribbey Nickerson William J. Hill Earl K. Dille R a l p h P. Bunnell Harley E. Thomas Bernard Meeker Robert J. Crede Opie D. (O.D.) Hatfield Richard Thompson Ben P . Duncan

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Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler

T h e Program, "Spirit of ' 7 6 " was as follows: 9 : 3 0 A.M. — Officers of Grand Lodge of Misouri and Kansas assemble hall of Leavenworth Lodge No. 2 10:00 A . M . - — G r a n d Lodge of Kansas open. Introduction of distinguished guests Presentation by Missouri 11:00 A.M. — Public ceremony of consecration and dedication in River View Park 12:00 Noon — Grand Lodge of Missouri open in Weston Lodge No. 53 Weston, Missouri Introductions Presentation by Kansas 12:30 P.M. — Buffet luncheon 1:45 P . M . — Parade 2 : 0 0 P.M. — PubUc Ceremony, "Spirit of ' 7 6 " Address—Congressman William J. Randall Member Independence Lodge No. 76 Past Grand Orator Brother Dennis Filkins, in Scottish garb, and with appropriate acompaniment on the bag pipe preceded the entrance of the Grand Lodge Officers who were each accompanied by their contemporary from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. I n the G r a n d East, M-'- W-'- Robert H. Arnold called the meeting up and ordered the Grand Honors to be given to M - ' . W-'- Lewis C. "Wes" Cook, Grand Master of Missouri Masons. Each Grand Lodge officer in turn was asked to stand, identify himself and introduce his Missouri counter part. M - ' . W-'. Cook presented M-'- W-'- Arnold with a plaque commemorating this event, noting this historical moment and the association of Missouri and Kansas Masons. T h e brethren then retired to River Front Park and assembled a short distance north of the new monument site. They were led in Grand Procession by M - ' . W.". Ben W. Graybill, Grand Marshal, where like services were performed, first by the Grand Lodge Officers of Missouri and then by the Grand Lodge Officers of Kansas. T h e meeting was addressed by Congressman and Brother William J. Randall, a member of Independence Lodge No. 76. M-'- W-'- Lewis C. "Wes" Cook, Grand Master of Missouri Masons addressed the audience briefly, expressing great appreciation for this opportunity and noting the historical significance of this meeting. H e briefly reviewed the lives of Captain Meriwether Lewis, and

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Captain William Clark, who were both members of St. Louis Lodge No. 111. He also noted the membership of M-'. W.'- Richard R. Rees, first Grand Master of Kansas Masons who had originally held membership in Independence Lodge No. 76. A goodly assemblage of some 300 persons were on hand to witness this ceremony. T h e day was bright and clear but a sharp north wind blowing across the Missouri River from the north produced an uncomfortably cold situation. T h e brethren and fheir ladies then journeyed by car to Weston, Missouri where the Grand Lodge of Missouri was opened in special communication and in like ceremony with the Grand Lodge Officers of Kansas seated beside each of them. A plaque was presented by M. . W- . Robert H. Arnold to M . ' . W-". Lewis C. "Wes" Cook commemorating this date and noting the historical significance and ties between the Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri and Kansas. M . ' . W-'. Cook rendered the floor to M . ' . W . ' . Arnold who gave a brief few remarks of appreciation and expressed his sincere appreciation for the very fine turnout. M.'- W . ' . Cook, in like manner, expressed his great appreciation for all those who were in attendance and invited the brethren to a luncheon on the main level of the lodge building. Following the luncheon, a parade was conducted through Weston, Missouri to a point where both Grand Masters were escorted to a temporary platform on the back of a farm truck in order that they might be seen and with amplification addressed the audience. Congressman and Brother William J. Randall was again introduced and gave a very inspiring address. M-". W-". Lewis "Wes" Cook then closed the meeting, noting again the preparation and efforts of all who had made the meeting possible and expressing very great appreciation for the fine turnout. T h e M . ' - W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was closed in Ample Form by M-'- W-'- Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master. ROBERT H .

Grand

ARNOLD

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . A R N O L D , J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Craft Lodge Room, Grand Lodge Building, December 13, 1975, 2:00 P.M. T h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry for the purpose of placing Past Grand Master's markers on the graves of M-'. W-'Bestor G. Brown, P G M (1903), M . ' . W . ' . John Guthrie, P G M (1877), M - ' . W . ' . Matthew M. Miller, PGM (1885) and M.". W-'. William M. Shaver, P G M (1897). M . ' . W.'. Robert H. Arnold presided at the opening with the assistance of the following Brothers: M-'. W-'. W.'R.". W . ' . R.'. W . ' . M-'. W . ' . R-'. W-'-

Robert H. Arnold W. Nolan Artz Wm. F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert Richard D. Kelsey, PGM Albert O. Arnold, J r

Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary

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Conrad F. Johnson Charles Millsap ( D G M # 4 ) Richard D. Overton Glenn K n a p p (Mem. Com.) Merle D. Bradley ( P M # 1 7 ) Robert G. Jackson (Pub. Com.) Clarence Chitwood ( # 2 3 6 ) Dale Langley ( D D G M # 1 5 ) Chester T. Kelsey

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Grand Chaplian as Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler

T h e Brethren then journeyed to the Topeka Cemetery and there assembled in Grand procession by W.". Glenn K n a p p proteming as Grand Marshal. At the grave site was M-'- W.". Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, W-'- W. Nolan Artz as Deputy Grand Master, R . ' . W.". William Mcintosh, Grand Senior Warden, Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Junior Warden, W.'. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain and R . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary. The following brief resume was given: M . ' . W.". Bester G. Brown, Grand Master, February 19, 1903 to February 18, 1904. T h e family moved to Topeka when our future Grand Master was about twelve years of age. H e became quite a well educated man attending the University of Michigan and completing formal education at Princeton. H e received the Degree of Ancient Craft Masonry in Siloam Lodge No. 225, and served as Master of that Lodge in the years of 1887 and 1888. He was self employed as a Manufacturer's Representative. His biographer wrote, " M . ' . W. . Brown was the clearest, loftiest and at the same time the most accurate conception of the Art of Masonry of any of our Kansas Craftsmen." It was during his tenure of office the disastrous flood of 1903 struck. This brought much hardship in Kansas, particularly in the Topeka and Kansas City areas. At that time thousands of dollars were distributed to those suffering loss. M - ' . W-'. Brown died on July 10, 1907, leaving a wealth of friends and Brothers, but we gather this day to honor his memory and mark his grave as a Past Grand Master of Kansas Masons. Grand procession was reformed and moved a short distance to the grave site of M . ' . W . ' . J o h n Guthrie. M . ' . W - ' . J o h n Guthrie, Grand Master from October 18, 1877 to October 17, 1878. H e was born in Switzerland County, Indiana, July 2, 1829. After distinguished service with an Indiana regiment during the Civil War, M . ' . W . ' . Guthrie moved to Topeka in May of 1865. H e had previously received the Degrees of Masonry in Indiana, but after moving placed his membership in Topeka Lodge No. 17 on January. 2, 1867. He thereafter became the Charter Master of Orient Lodge No. 5 1 . A lawyer by profession, he was also active in public office. He served three terms as State Legislator and Speaker protem for the House; four years as Republican State Chairman; Presidential Elector; eight years as a District Judge of Shawnee County; Post Master at Topeka for ten years prior to his death. He was Commissioner appointed to locate the site of the Federal Building in Topeka. A prominent member of the G.A.R., Guthrie, Oklahoma is named in his honor. He died July 1, 1906 in Topeka. We gather this day to honor his memory and mark his grave as Past Grand Master of Kansas Masons. T h e Brethren then journeyed by car to the Mount Hope Cemetery where Grand procession was formed and proceeded to the grave of M . ' . W-'- Matthew M. Miller for the dedication of the Past Grand Master's grave marker. T h e

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following resume concerning his life was read by the Grand Secretary: M-". W.'. Matthew M. Miller, Grand Master, February 19, 1885 to February 18, 1866. M . ' . W-'. Miller was b o m in Galena, Illinois on November 28, 1840. His early education was in the Wisconsin school and then to Andover, Massachusetts and finally to Yale. As a youth he had clerked in his father's store and helped in the flour mill. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Civil W a r he was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1886. He received the degrees of Masonry in Minera Lodge No. 273 in Galena in 1865. H e then moved to Clay Center and assisted in forming Clay Center Lodge No. 134 and became its first or Charter Master in 1873. During his year, for the first time in the history of Kansas Masonry the Grand Officers advanced in their stations according to the present custom. Thereafter in the normal progress the Senior Deacon advances to elective office and subsequently to the office of Grand Master. M-'. W-". Miller died November 29, 1918. We gather this day to honor his memory and mark his grave as Past Grand Master of Kansas Masons. Procession was again reformed and proceeded to the grave of M . ' . W. . William M. Shaver. William M. Shaver, Grand Master, February 18, 1897 to February 17, 1898. Bom in Albany, New York, October 25, 1858, he came to Newton with the family in 1878, and was admitted to the bar that same year. H e received the degrees of Masonry in Newton Lodge No. 142 in 1882. Thereafter he became a charter member of Magnolia Lodge No. 231. (Now defunct) H e served as it's Master in 1887. M . ' . W . ' . Shaver also was secretary of the Y.M.C.A. in Wichita for some years. His name is perhaps the most familiar of Kansas Masons. T h e Monitor that bears his name and principally of his own work has remained virtually the same throughout the intervening years. This causes his name to be synonymous with ritualistic and monitorial work. He died in Topeka July 6, 1916. We gather this day to honor his memory and mark his grave as a Past Grand Master of Kansas Masons. The Grand Master thanked those who had attended these ceremonies, noting the beautiful weather, thankful that we have not been interrupted this year by inclement weather. No further business appearing, Grand Lodge was closed in Ample F o r m on the First Degree. ROBERT

Grand

ARNOLD

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Caney Lodge No. 324, Caney, Kansas, January 17, 1976. T h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M. of Kansas was opened in Ample Form by M . ' . W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, for the purpose of performing the Cornerstone, Dedication and flag pole ceremony a t the new Temple of Caney Lodge. T h e following Grand Lodge officers or their protems assisted: M . ' . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold Grand Master R.". W . ' . Ralph D . Walker Deputy Grand Master

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W.' . W. Nolan Artz R. R. R. R.

• Chester L. Gilbert W.' • Robert Vaughan (No. 324) . W.'• Albert O. Arnold, J r W."• Conrad F. Johnson • W . ' • Lloyd Sprague, D D G M N o . 25 . W.'• Gerald L. Anderson, AC W.' • Robert G. Jackson (Com.) W.' • J o h n A. Schowalter W.' • Charles F. Jones W."• Daniel Sutter • F r e d E. Pechin W.' • Chester T. Kelsey W.' . Marvin Freidlin (No. 324) W.' . Gordon R. H o a d (No. 324) W.' • Forrest A. Martin (324) W." Harold Barnett (324) W.' . Marvin Taylor (324) .W.' . W. Lloyd Sprague (324)

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as Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler ; . . .Principal Architect Bearers

of Symbolic

Lodge

O t h e r Grand Lodge officers present were: Richard L. Becker, P G M ; Harvey L. Swan, Area Coordinator, Area No. 6 ; * Richard D. Overton, Grand Junior Deacon, Guy E. Shaw, D D G M No. 26, and Ben W. Boyles, member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Jurisprudence. Eighty brethren were on hand for the opening. T h e Grand Master noting this fact expressed his great pleasure at such a fine turn-out. I t was reported that several brothers were enoute to this meeting. M . ' - W - ' . Arnold therefore stated time would be allowed for their arrival. I n the interim, announcements were made from the floor and in addition the members of Masonic Home Lodge No. 450, who were present, were introduced and given a warm round of applause. G r a n d procession was formed immediately outside the temple and proceeded to the cornerstone site for the following ceremony: G R E E T I N G S AND I N T R O D U C T I O N S W.". Jerry Vaughan, Master CORNERSTONE AND FLAG POLE CEREMONIES: H . ' . W-'. Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers. T h e flag was donated by Sister Betty Crocker. T h e cornerstone by W. Merrill Wilson, who is a member of Carson Lodge No. 132 at Elk City. * Assumed station after opening. A large crowd had assembled for the ceremonies, estimations ran as high as 150. As if by design the clouds opened and the sun shone brightly during the service. At 6 : 0 0 P.M. the brethren and their ladies then assembled in the dining room of the lodge. T h e crowd continued to increase all the while. I t was finally necessary to serve a second "setting" in order to accommodate those present. R e t u r n of thanks was by Brother Oscar Robertson. Following the dinner, dedication of the new temple was planned to start at 7:00 P.M. All available chairs were placed in service. T h e Grand Master even invited "able-bodied brothers to sit on the steps in the East." Still there

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were those who had to stand during the following program: 7:00 P . M . — D E D I C A T I O N O F N E W T E M P L E ( O p e n ) I N T R O D U C T I O N O F GRAND M A S T E R AND P A R T Y R E Q U E S T F O R D E D I C A T I O N — W . ' . Jerry Vaughan, Master D E D I C A T I O N C E R E M O N I E S — M . ' . W-'. Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master. S U R R E N D E R O F IMPLEMENTS—Principal Architect GRAND J U N I O R W A R D E N P R E S E N T S VESSEL O F C O R N . GRAND SENIOR WARDEN PRESENTS VESSEL O F WINE. D E P U T Y GRAND M A S T E R P R E S E N T S VESSEL O F O I L . READING OF T H E ODE A D D R E S S — M . " . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master B E N E D I C T I O N — W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain M U S I C A L SELECTIONS—Pass-It-Singers Ray Browning, Director, First Baptist Church of Caney. H I S T O R Y O F CANEY Lodge No. 324—Marvin Taylor, Senior Warden C L O S I N G R E M A R K S — M . ' . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master. Our Grand Master's closing remarks were filled with high praise for the members of Caney Lodge and Jewell Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and all who participated in the program. T h e red, white and blue carnations were noted as most appropriate. T h e new temple of Caney Lodge is all metal construction. I t is situated on a ground donated for the purpose. The interior is tastfully done with all possible space used in a most efficient manner. T h e Grand Master noted that this would be the last meeting of this type during his tenure of office and stated this was definitely one of the best. The brethren retired and Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree. ROBERT H .

Grand

ARNOLD

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD^ J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

February 7, 1976, Salina Lodge No. 60, Salina, Kansas. T h e M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry by M-". W-"- Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, for the purpose of marking the graves of M-". W . ' . Charles W. Fowler and M - ' . W-'. Thomas L. Bond. T h e following Grand Lodge officers or their pro-tems assisted: M.'. R.'. R.'. R.". M.'. R.'.

W.'. W.'. W-'W-'. W-'. W-'. W-'.

Robert H . Arnold Ralph D . Walker William F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert Owen E. Hodgson, P.G.M Albert O. Arnold, J r Conrad F. Johnson

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

R.'. W.'. R.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. R.'. W . ' . R.'.W.'. W-'. W-'.

H a r l a n S. McNinch, D D G M No. 60 David L. Smith, D D G M No. 43 Karl Enst, W . M . No. 60 J o h n A. Schowalter Orville K. Landon, D D G M No. 19 Raymond R. H a d e n , D D G M No. 30 F r e d E. Pechin Joseph F. Gerstberger, J r

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as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler

Also present was R . ' . W . ' . Morris W. Sykes, D.D.G.M., District No. 2 1 . T h e Grand Master expressed his appreciation for those who were present and noted the exceptionally fine weather for this time of year. After journeying to Rose Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand procession was formed and moved to the grave-side of M - ' . W.". Charles W. Fowler for the ceremony. T h e Grand Master was assisted by W . ' . W. Nolan Artz, as Deputy Grand Master, R . ' . W - ' . William F. Mcintosh, Grand Senior Warden and R . ' . W-'. Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Junior Warden. A brief history of the life a n d service of M-'- W-'- Fowler was read. T h e G r a n d Master "noted with pleasure the presence of Sister Verna Fowler, daughter of our late Grand Master. Also Brother Leslie Fowler and his wife. Brother Fowler is the son of our late Grand Master. Each expressed their great pleasure in being present and for the service. T h e brethren then journeyed to the G>'psum Hill Cemetery of Salina where like ceremony was preformed at the grave-site of our late Grand Master, M - ' . W . ' . Thomas L. Bond. T h e Grand Master in concluding the ceremonies thanked the participating brothers a n d those who attended. T h e Brethren then returned to Salina Lodge No. 60 where the M-'- W-'Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree. ROBERT H .

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD,

Grand

Secretary

JR.

ARNOLD

Master

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CRAFT LODGE ROOM ( East View )

CRAFT LODGE ROOM ( West View)

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"Old Glory" Flying Free

For mer U.S. Senator Frank Carlson making ded ication speech .

Grand Mastel' addressing crowd.

Flag Pole Base Plaqu e

Grand Master M .". W." R obert H. Arnold, Performing Ceremony of Dedication .

SPECIAL COMMUNICATION ON 12 JULY, 1975 DEDICATION OF GRAND LODGE FLAG POLE

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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER To the M'-

W-'- Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

I herewith submit the report of cash and bond accounts of the Grand Treasurer of the M-'- W- • Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas for the period February 14, 1975 to February 20, 1976, inclusive. Cash balances, receipts, disbursements and securities are herein listed in funds and depositories as established by the Grand Lodge and its Council of Administration for the amounts indicated: GENERAL F U N D Receipts Deposits Nos. 107, 108 &' 109 (In transit) February 14, 1975—Balance in Bank Received from the Grand Secretary

$ 86,487.64 52,146.01 838,879.33 $977,512.98

Disbursements 1974-1975 Warrants paid in 1975-1976 1975-1976 Warrant Account 1975-1976 Budget .Account 1975-1976 Annual Communication 1975-1976 Per Diem February 20, 1976—Balance in Bank

$137,645.85 736,394.76 75,145.88 13,829.15 7,840.00 6,657.34 $977,512.98

Warrants outstanding: Warrant Account 62, 509, 710, 20, 44, 49, 6 1 , 72, 77, 83, 91, 92, 93, 97, 99, 800, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 29, 33, 34, 36, 37, 40, 42, 47, 50, 52, 54, 55, 58 and 858 Budget Account 933, 946, 947, 954, 955 and 956 Milage and Expense 1 and 62 Per-Diem 61 and 69

74, 2, 27, 48,

76, 7, 28, 49, $

5,197.13 628.69 47.20 40.00

5,913.02

CHARITY FUND Receipts Deposit No. 8CH ( I n transit) February 14, 1975—Balance in Bank Received from the Grand Secretary Disbursements 1974-1975 Warrants paid in 1975 1975-1976 Warrants 'February 20, 1976—Balance in Bank

7,246.30 4,377.33 4,947.51

13.20 15,096.06 1,461.88 $ 16,571.14

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G E N E R A L F U N D B O N D A C C O U N T â&#x20AC;&#x201D; U . S . T R E A S U R Y BILLS Registered Bonds: U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4 . 2 5 % Apr. 1960-May 15, 1985 No. 5861A-62B-63C, 4227H-28J U.S. Treasury Bond, 6 % % Feb 14, 1972-Feb. 15, 1982 No. 4031 U.S. Treasury Notes, 7 . 5 % Oct. 1, 1969-Aug. 15, 1976 No. 3131-35 U.S. Treasury Note, 6 . 2 5 % Feb 15, 1971-Feb. 15, 1978 No. 6875 U.S. Treasury Due Bill, 5 . 7 3 % Maturity date May 13, 1976 No. 912793ZG4

Costs:

Par

Value:

$ 19,204.67

$ 23,000.00

$ 10,000.00

$ 50,000.00

$ 40,000.00

$ 38,921.20

$ 40,000.00

G E N E R A L F U N D I N D U S T R I A L BONDS

Carrying

$20,000.00 U.S. Steel Corp, Bonds, 4 . 5 % Maturity date 1, Jan. 1996 $20,000.00 Santa Fe Railroad Bonds, 4 % Maturity date 1, May 1995 $10,000.00 National Biscut Co., Bonds, 4 . 7 5 % Maturity date 1, Apr. 1987 $5,000.00 Consolidated Edison Co. Bonds, 4 % % Maturity date 1, Jan. 1992 $5,000.00 Pacific Power and Light Bonds, 8 . 7 5 % Maturity date Nov. 1, 1999 $5,000.00 Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Bonds, 8 ^ % Maturity date Oct. 1, 1989 $10,000.00 Niagara Mohawk Power Bonds, 3 . 2 5 % Maturity date Apr. 1, 1983

Value

$ 14,196.45 $ 11,260.89 $

7,658.04

3,400.00

5,000.00

5,025.00

6,696.45

4,322.66 2,877.90 4,054.35 3,457,86

STOCKS 100 110 200 100

Shares Shares Shares Shares

R. J. Reynolds Industries American Electric Power F. W. Woolworth Co Nabisco Co

TOTAL Capitol Federal Savings & Loan Account No. 318603 K a w Valley State Bank & Trust Savings Account No. 951250

$ 67,949.60 511.20 $275,474.91

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CHARITY FUND Costs:

Par

7,585.98

9,000.00

U.S. Treasury Bond, 6 . 3 8 % Feb. 15, 1972-Feb. 15, 1982 No. 3265

5,000.00

U.S. Treasury Bond, 6.38%. Feb. 15, 1972-Feb. 15, 1982 No. 4042

$ 10,000.00

U.S. Treasuray Bond, 7 . 5 % Oct. 1, 1969-Aug. 15, 1976 No. 2444

U.S. Treasury Note, 6 . 2 5 % Feb 15, 1971-Feb. 15, 1978 No. 7730

$ 10,000.00

U.S. Treasury Note, 7.75% Aug. 15, 1970-Aug. 15, 1977 No. 912827 BSO

4,945.00

5,000.00

U.S. Treasury Note, 7 % Nov. 15, 1973-Nov. 15, 1979 No. 912827DP4

4,994.17

5,000.00

Cash in Bank: General Fund Charity Fund Total Cash All Funds

$ $ $

6,657.34 1,461.88 8,119.22

Registered Bondsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Carring Value: General Fund (Including Due Bills) Charity Fund

$158,125.87 $ 47,525.15

Total U.S. Bonds All Funds Industrial Bonds and Shares (General Fund) Savings Account No. 318603 Savings Account No. 951259

$205,651.02 $ 67,949.60 511.20 $275,474.91

U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4 . 2 5 % Jan. 23, 1959-Feb. 15, 1980, No. 51775-76, 60903, 13559, 17358

5,000.00

Value:

5,000.00

S U M M A R Y O F CASH BALANCES AND BONDS

PROCEEDiiNGS OF THE

March

CASH A C C O U N T General Fund: Schedule " A " Schedule " B " Schedule " C " Lodge Supplies Sold History of Kansas Masonr>' Bicentennial Coins, Etc Received from Kansas Masonic Foundation Grand Chapter Budget Settlement & Postage Grand Council Budget Settlement & Postage Grand Commandery Budget Settlement & Postage Capitol Federal Savings (Transfer of Funds) Kaw Valley Bank Savings (Transfer of Funds) Grand Masters Banquet Tickets (1975) Transfer Funds from Charity Fund (By-Law 2-302) Matured and Cashed Treasury Bills Matured Industrial Bonds Meals at Masonic Education Meetings Refunds on 1975 Annual Communication York Rite Rent Subscription to Kansas Mason Payments Received for Health Benefit Plan' Grand Masters Purchase of Car at T r a d e - i n Value Grand Masters Banquet Tickets (1976) Miscellaneous

$314,342.00 50.00 19,697.67 17,441.35 2,980.25 7,598.88 500.00 277.79 142.43 275.48 1,500.00 81,400.00 3,866.28 11,975.00 341,461.21 14,994.85 256.47 179.00 5,334.00 23.00 6,025.63 2,600.00 2,855.75 3,102.29 $838,879.33

Charity

Fund:

Schedule " C " Transfer Funds from Grand Lodge (By-Law 2-302)

3,247.51 1,700.00

4,947.51

CERTIFICATION This is to certify that our records show a balance to the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas in the following amounts as of the close of business. February 20, 1976: General Fund Charity Fund

$ $

6,657.34 1,461.88

K A W V A L L E Y S T A T E BANK & T R U S T Topeka, Kansas By:

P A U L B U T T O N , Cashier

Fraternally submitted, W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY

Grand

Treasurer

1975-76

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY To the M.'. IV.-. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

This has been a very busy year. In many areas activities are near an all-time high. Special Communications as listed will testify to that fact. For your Grand Lodge staff, it has been the year of the big change. ANNUAL R E P O R T S It has been the custom to comment on the annual returns at this point and make report of the figures thus assembled. Unfortunately, at this time I am unable to do so. Three lodges, as of this writing, have not reported. Each has received individual written requests and in addition we applied to the District Deputies for assistance. T h e District Deputies responded, but in spite of their efforts and phone calls, we have experienced a situation that will surely need appropriate attention in the future. Most secretaries in the Grand Jurisdiction continue to perform a service that is seldom equaled if ever exceeded, but some fifteen or so need to be reminded of their obligations, not only as secretaries, but also as Masons. This past September, meetings were held in Ness City and Emporia. Realizing the complications surrounding the change in our record keeping, the Assistant to the Grand Secretary and myself supplied not only the phone number of the Grand Lodge office, but our home phone numbers as well. For the most part, the response was gratifying. We received calls not only on Saturdays and Sundays, late at night or early in the morning, but on holidays as well. Yet in spite of our efforts and earnest pledge to help in any way possible, information requested was delayed for as long as five months. This caused a chain reaction effecting nearly the entire reporting operation of your Grand Lodge office. Again, we pledge to help each and every secretary. But no answer, no response and n o action cannot be tolerated. Masonic membership surely needs better treatment of their records and we intend to see that they get it. On the 25th of August, 1975, the last conversion proofs were mailed to secretaries. As you might expect, this brought a myriad of corrections. T o recount the time, effort and changes necessary would suffice no purpose at this point. But consider these facts: 103,672 record cards were individually examined. Why so many? It seems our founding fathers preferred to use a new card for Grand Lodge offices held, District Deputyships, Grand Lodge committees served and each lodge affiliated with in this jurisdiction as well as the original membership card. Some 9,000 errors were discovered. In addition, we were instructed to include place and date of birth. Only during the past two decades or so has this information been required. Changes and additions required correspondence with not only many Grand Jurisdictions in the United States and North America, but also involved like correspondence with many jurisdictions in Europe and Asia. Combining the aforementioned, to date 66,272 transactions have been made. O u r intention is not to find fault or fix blame, but rather to make correct

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March

and complete each active membership record. Last year as reported, it was generally believed this new system would require some 4 0 % less effort on the part of the secretaries in making reports to Grand Lodge. This however has not been accomplished without a tremendous effort by the secretaries. Few will ever note or give little attention to this fact, yet without reservation this Grand Jurisdiction owes a deep debt of gratitude to the secretaries for performance over and beyond the call of duty. Secretaries, you can now rest assured, reporting will be reduced by that percentage. In lieu of the previous reporting method, it is requested that a monthly report be submitted. We have calculated this to mean about one hour's time per month for most lodges, or a total of twelve hours a year. Some have questioned costs, yet correct information would have required action of some kind or other and that too would mean cost. So we say, what price can be placed on true and correct records? MAILING T h e rapid increases in mailing cost have made this item one of our most expensive. I n many cases, the cost of mailing exceeds that of the supplies being forwarded. T h e future promises even greater increases in another area. T h e Kansas Mason is mailed according to regulation, by second class mail. O n e of the requirements is returns for want of correct addresses. Heretofore, this has cost 10 cents, now we are advised the cost will be raised to 25 cents. As you can see, this is a 1 5 0 % increase. This past year we recorded 11,520 address changes. Fortunately many were forwarded by secretaries, yet it is extremely important to have address changes just as soon as possible. Further, it behooves each and everyone of you on return to your lodge to stress the importance of address changes. GRAND LODGE BUILDING MAINTENANCE This has been the most expensive year maintenance wise experienced since the erection of your Grand Lodge building. A ruptured steam line needed excavation for repair. A flickering light revealed the need to replace the service into the building. Moisture collecting on the wall of the second level, proved to be more than just a small leak. T h e tiles on the roof h a d given way exposing much of the sheeting and meant a costly repair. T h e manual service elevator succumbed to years of use and nearly resulted in a serious accident. Because of the antiquated condition and near impossibility of obtaining repair parts, this unit was deactivated. Our electric power unit on the passenger elevator believed to be the oldest in operation in Topeka and perhaps the state, captured the particular attention of the inspector. Testing, inspection and adjustments meant still another sizable expense. All of these were over and above normal maintenance allowances. T h e difficult question: Will these repairs hold or will replacement be the ultimate requirement? NEW WINDOWS As mentioned by our Grand Master, new windows have been installed on the west and south sides of the first level. These were badly needed. While

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adding beauty in keeping with the architecture, they will also reflect a saving in fuel. T h e added security is also important. Never misunderstand locked doors in the G r a n d Lodge building to m e a n that Masons are being locked out. Upon becoming Grand Secretary, security greatly concerned me. T h e reasons are many, but best demonstrated when we recall the destruction of a beautiful old landmark church of Topeka just this past fall. This but a few short blocks from the Grand Lodge building and thought to be the work of an arsonist. Although basically our structure is 9 0 % plus fire-proof furnishings and contents are not. With the restructuring of the vault, and our new windows, we believe security is greatly increased. BUDGET ESTIMATE On the following pages you will note the estimated income and expenditures for the coming year. Please give them your attention. As per instruction, we have attempted to list each and every item needed in the operation. This is a change in reporting and it is felt will be of better use in determining cost and expenditures. We are now proceeding with the computerization of our accounting system. Do not confuse this with the other computerization of our membership keeping records. Just as in our individual lives, the operation of your Grand Lodge has been continually vexed by inflation. T o live within our income is proving more and more difficult. CONCLUSION This has been a very difficult year for me personally . T h e expenditures of large sums to maintain the building, the responsibility and cost of converting a 120-year-old system and many delays have caused me great concern. Yet I believe these are all necessary and as in all matters, action has been taken only when approved by the Council of Administration. But I also believe we have had a good year in Kansas Masonry a n d look optimistically toward the future. APPRECIATION To you, and each and every one, my gratitude for your patience and understanding. I t has been a great pleasure to work this year with a very devoted, loyal hard working G r a n d Master. His personal w a r m t h and sincerity has touched all of us. "Well done thou good and faithful servant." My personal appreciation to him and to the Council of Administration is without end. T o a very dedicated staff, how impossible it would be to recognize in a few short words their efforts. Each has performed far and above my highest hopes and expectations. This year it would have been impossible to accomplish the many tasks reported without the long hours of steadfast loyal efforts of the Assistant to the Grand Secretary, W-'- David L. Recob and my girl Friday, Sister Donella Glenn, and I do sincerely thank them. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT O . A R N O L D , J R . ,

Grand

Secretary

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

GRAND SECRETARY ESTIMATED INCOME AND G E N E R A L F U N D R E V E N U E S $2.50 per capita on 77,000 members Estimated Interest on Investments Maintenance: York Rite 5,480.00 Kansas Masonic Foundation 3,000.00 Transfer to General Fund Per By-Law 2-302

$192,500.00 23,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES Less — 57o of per capita to Charity Fund

$233,605.00 9,625.00

Available for appropriation Payroll FICA SWH FWH Water Telephone K P L Lights KPL Heat Service and Supplies Kansas Employment Security Fund Federal Employment F u n d Insurance Real Estate T a x Retirement (Pomeroy and McGinness) Grand Master Contingent Fund Grand Master Allowance Grand Secretary Allowance Grand Secretary FICA Annual Communication Expense Annual Communication Per Diem Mileage and Expense (Grand Lodge) Grand Master's Jewel and Apron Grand Treasurer's Allowance Grand Master's and Secretary's Conference Allowance G r a n d Tyler and Assistant Expense Grand Lecture and Assistants Committee on Ritual Committee on Masonic Education Committee on Youth (Essay) Committee Allowance Temple Building and Remodel Committee on Trials and Punishment George Washington Memorial Masonic Association Dues Print Anual Proceedings Grand Officer Travel Printing Laws of Masonry (Kansas) Stationery and Printing .•Vutomobile Expense (Grand Master) Postage and Express

8,480.00 9,625.00

$223,980.00 $ 38,500.00 5,360.00 600.00 5,700.00 92.64 3,160.08 1,526.64 1,171.68 3,000.00 274.42 196.01 ;. . . . 1,145.00 5,482.94 4,200.00 4,400.00 800.00 15,000.00 880.00 6,500.00 9,600.00 16,500.00 2,200.00 200.00 2,200.00 80.00 3,500.00 750.00 9,000.00 4,700.00 1,300.00 200.00 150.00 1,200.00 2,300.00 4,600.00 5,000.00 1,500.00 3,500.00 6,000.00 10,500.00

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Distribute List of Lodges Parking Blue Cross and Blue Shield Printing and Mailing Kansas Mason Computer (annual report and update) Miscellaneous

450.00 1,080.00 1,066.56 27,000.00 8,500.00 1,000.00

TOTAL

$221,965.97 SCHEDULE "A"

Lodge No.

1, .. 2 .. 3 .. 5 .. 6 .. 7 .. 8 .. 9 .. 10 .. 11 .. 12 .. 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 .. 40 ... 41 ... 42 ...

Income 454.00 527.00 6,088.00 562.00 2,006.00 2,760.00 2,286.00 1,508.00 1,250.00 360.00 3,328.00 372.00 2,143.00 1,550.00 3,877.00 2,192.00 1,084.00 409.00 324.00 349.00 564.00 1,087.00 137.00 233.00 468.00 280.00 471.00 762.00 173.00 486.00 505.00 254.00 1,405.00 701.00 642.00 937.00 580.00 754.00 156.00 722.00

Lodge No. 51 52 54 55 56 57 58 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. >.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Income 5,427.00 320.00 1,693.00 394.00 479.00 1,074.00 295.00 4,765.00 632.00 461.00 424.00 606.00 681.00 560.00 494.00 719.00 448.00 594.00 1,098.00 285.00 493.00 1,047.00 488.00 648.00 1,097.00 192.00 533.00 797.00 112.00 566.00 204.00 305.00 7,234.00 266.00 780.00 368.00 5,485.00 1,023.00 275.00 961.00

Lodge No. 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 Ill 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141

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Income 2,826.00 1,764.00 686.00 348.00 1,049.00 1,789.00 554.00 249.00 1,230.00 324.00 1,292.00 895.00 396.00 345.00 277.00 2,225.00 216.00 464.00 409.00 454.00 296.00 153.00 592.00 236.00 151.00 209.00 120.00 757.00 140.00 237.00 362.00 2,319.00 817.00 687.00 528.00 714.00 260.00 356.00 1,998.00 453.00

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PROCEEDINOS OF THE

SCHEDULE "B" lodge No. 42 51 90 96

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Income 4.00 9.00 4.00 4.00

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Income 4.00 13.00 4.00 4.00

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GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

WARRANT ACCOUNTS Date 2-18-75 2-18-76 2-20-75 2-20-75 2-20-75 2-20-75 2-21-75 2-21-75 2-24-75 2-24-76 2_2 ^-''5 2-26-76 2-26-76 2-26-75 2-26-75 2-26-75 2-26-76 2-26-76

2-27-75 2-27-75 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-28-75 3- 3-76 3- 5-75 3- 6-75 3- 5-75

5-75 6-75 5-75 5-75 5-75 6-75 5-76 6-75 3 5-•75 3- 5-•75 3- 5-•76 3- 6-•75 3- 5-•75 3- 5-75 3- 5-75 3- 6-75 3- 6-75 3- 6-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-11-75 3-14-75 3-14-76 3-14-76 3-14-76 3-14-75 3-14-75 3-14-75 3-14-75 3-14-76 3-14-75

No. F a v o r of For 1—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express . . $ 2—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 3—Clarence W. Sills, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 4—L. Glen J e n k i n s , L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 6—Frank T. Moore, Ijecturer's F e e 6—Gordon Merrick, Misc. Expense 7—^Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p r e r s 8—Harvey Menderson, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 9—City of Topeka, Annual Comm. Expense 10—Ben W. Graybill, Kansas Mason 11—Robert H. Arnold, Gr. Officer's Travel 12—Earl M. Sitton, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 13—Ben W. Graybill, Annual Comm. Expense 14—Lawrence Winegardner, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 15—Charles D. Gallipeau, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 16—Leslie M. Heisz, Committee Allowance 17—Francis Yale, Committee Allowance 18—Forrest D. H a g g a r d , Gr. M a s t e r Sec $ 100.00 A u t o Exp 45.34 Annual Comm 94.31 G. M. Jewel 7.83 19—Albert O. Arnold, Gr. Sec. Allow 20—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 21—Wm. F . Mcintosh, Gr. Officer's Travel 22—Ralph D. Walker, Gr. Officer's Travel 23—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 24—The Masonic Supply Co., Annual Communications 25—Robert Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 26—^Robert G. Jackson, Masonic Education 27—Donaldsons, Masonic Education $ 3.83 Annual Communications 20.70 Annual Proceedings 30.57 28—A.B. Dick, Stat. & P r i n t i n g 29—Modern Office Methods, Computerization 30—Capitol City, Items for Resale 31—Robert Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 32—Acme Radio Supply, Annual Comm. Expense 33—Assay's Sportmans, Annual Comm. Expense . . 34—Doty Lithograph, Masonic Education 35—Bob Florence, Building Repair 36—The H a r t Co., Items for Resale 37—J. M. H a r t Co., Items for Resale 38—Fred Pechin, Gr. Lodge Publication 39—Victory Life Ins., Account 4 0 — S t e a m ' s Inc., Capital I n v e s t 41—A.B. Dick, Stat. & P r i n t i n g 42—J. C. Darling, Misc. Exp 43—National Geographic Mag., Library 44—^Allen F . Gerye, Annual Communication 45—Barton Photography, Exp 47—A. F r a n k l n i Baldwin, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 48—Clifford Ramsey, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 49—Ronald E. White, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 50—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Sec. Allow 51—Robert H . Arnold, Gr. M a s t e r ' s Cont. F u n d 52—L. Eldon Gideon, Committee Allow 53—A. Franklin Baldwin, Committee Allow 54—Wm. E. Bradford, Committee Allow 55—Arthur C. Hodgson, Committee Allow 56—Basil Marhofer, Committee Allow 57—J. Fred Williamson, Committee Allow 58—Richard D. Kelsey, Committee Allow 59—Roger Ward, Committee Allow.

Amount 136.50 10.90 58.08 35.20 41.40 25.40 2.00 106.76 676.00 3,000.00 148.05 171.88 332.95 46.40 40.85 3.14 26.50

247.48 464.27 329.96 12.00 99.50 2.40 28.43 2.20 45.83 55.10 215.73 1,017.30 111.79 190.00 35.96 57.96 194.70 591.19 1,468.09 1,643.69 25.00 90.00 174.59 197.20 9.00 10.00 425.00 73.22 35.60 166.57 69.06 464.27 4,000.00 50.00 10.00 60.00 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 50.00

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continued Date 3-14-76 3-14-75 3-14-75 3-14-75 3-14-76 3-14-75 3-14-75 3-14-75 3-17-75 3-17-75 3-17-75 3-18-75 3-18-75 3-18-75 3-18-75 3-19-75 3-20-75 3-21-75 3-24-75 3-24-75 3-24-76 3-25-75 3-25-75 3-25-75 3-25-76 3-26-75 3-26-75 3-28-75 3-28-76 3-28-75 3-28-75 3-28-76 3-28-75 3-31-76 3-31-75 4- 1-75 4- 1-75 4- 2-75 4- 3-76 4- 3-75 4- 3-75 4- 4-75 4- 4-76 4- 7-75 4- 8-75 4- 9-75 9-76 9-76 9-75 9-75 9-75 9-76 4- 9-76 4- 9-75 4- 9-75 444444-

9-76 9-75 9-75 9-75 9-75 9-75

No. Favor of For 60—John D. C u n n i n g h a m , Committee Allow. 61—Richard P o r t e r , Committee Allow 6 2 — H . Jackson Staton, Committee Allow 63—Carroll C. A r n e t t , Committee Allow 64—Floyd S. Ecord, Committee Allow 6 5 — H . Don Kingery, Gr. Tyler Allow 66—Glen Knapp, A s s t . Gr. Tyler 6 7 — J o h n McCarter, Committee Allow 68—Chester Gilbert, Capital I n v e s t 69—Robert W. Domme. (3rd Class) P o s t a g e & Express . . . . 70—^Robert W . Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 7 2 — T h e Daily Republican, H i s t o r y 7 3 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Gr. M a s t e r Sec $200.00 A u t o Exp 72.00 74—Myron Greene Cafeteria, Annual Comm 75—People's N a t i o n a l Bank, A u t o E x p e n s e 76—Robert G. J a c k s o n , Annual Comm. 7 7 — L a r r y Winegardner, Annual Comm 78—L. Rogene Borgen, Misc. Acct 79—Ron & J o a n n e Highley, Ann. Commun 80—^Rigistrar of Copyrights, Capital I n v e s t 81—Ralph D. Walker, Gr. Off. Travel 8 2 — J o h n 0. W i n g (Refund) Kansas Mason 83—Carl S. W i n t e r s , D.D.. Annual Comm 84—Robert W . Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p 86—Intracity T r a n s i t , A n n . Commun 86—Fred Pechin, Ann. Commun 87—REA Delivery, Items for Resale 88—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Gr. Sec. Allow 89—Kaw Valley Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 90—Robert H . Arnold, Gr. Master Allow 9 1 — W m . E. Montgomery, Gr. T r e a s . AUow 92—Ben W. Graybill, K a n s a s Mason 93—Topeka P i a n o & Organ Center, A n n u a l Comm. Exp 94—Robert H . Arnold, Automobile E x p 95—Ben W. Graybill, K a n s a s Mason 96—Data Science Corp., Computerization 97—Ramada Inn, Annual Comm 98—Robert T. Sanborn, K a n s a s Mason 99—Miss Sue Livingston ( K - S t a t e U.) Comm. Total Youth . . 100—Robert W . Domme ( 2 n d class) P o s t a g e & E x p 101—Forrest D. Haggard, Ann. Comm 102—Burrough Electric, Bldg. Repair & R. Equ 103—Robert W . Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 104—^Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and E x p r e s s 105—Vicorty Life I n s . Co., P a r k i n g L o t 106—Kansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Health Ins 107—-Graphic A r t s Inc., S t a t . & P r i n t i n g 108—Gold Specialties, Stat. & P r i n t i n g 109—Fred Pechin, Gr. Lodge Publication 110—-Int. Bus. Mach. Inc., Masonic Education 111—A.B. Dick Co., Stat. & P r i n t 112—Swank P r i n t i n g , Misc $23.30 I t e m s for Resale 5.00 113—J. P. L u t h e r Co., I t e m s for Resale 114—Macoy Publ. & Masonic Supply Co., Items for Resale . . 115—The Daily Republican, P r i n t i n g K a n s a s Mason $3,973.00 Ann. Comm. Exp 724.54 116—Modern Office Methods, Computerization 117—The Western Times, Bi-Centennial Comm 118—Mobile Ads. Inc., Bi-Centennial Comm 119—Cleo F . Clark Corp., Computer Acct 120—Stearns, Inc., Bldg. Cep. Acct 121—-Whiteley's Inc., Bldg. Cep. Acct

Amount 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 300.00 60.00 30.00 25.00 49.81 100.00 211.00 9,600.00 272.86 42.66 5,143.31 41.45 36.00 4.00 213.00 6.00 96.75 1.00 681.11 80.00 184.75 64.26 17.85 464.27 264.27 180.65 47.07 47.07 181.12 70.88 250.00 5,321.50 11,812.28 5.00 700.00 500.00 437.51 701.89 158.00 1.50 90.00 1,171.77 92.90 15.58 25.00 50.35 101.55 28.30 135.00 1,700.96 4,697.54 82.80 618.00 334.75 442.18 22.72 2,261.40

1975-76

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

W A R R A N T ACCOUNTS—conit'nugrf Date -

9- 7 5 9- 7 6 9- 7 6 9- 7 6 8- 7 6 9- 7 6

44444444444444-

9- 7 6 9- 7 6 9- 7 5 9- 7 5 9- 7 6 9- 7 5 9- 7 5 9- 7 5 9- 7 5 9- 7 5 9- 7 5 9- 7 5 9- 7 5 9- 7 6

4 4 4 4 4 4

4 - 9- 7 5 4 .- 1 0 - 7 5 4 -10 -75 4 -10 -75 4 .- 1 4 . • 7 5 4 -14 -75 4 .- 1 4 - 7 5 4 .- 1 4 . - 7 5 4 .- 1 4 . • 7 5 4 .- 1 4 . • 7 5 4-- 1 6 - • 7 5 4-- 1 6 - • 7 5 4.-16- -75 4 . • 1 6 .• 7 6 4 . • 1 6 -• 7 6 4-• 1 7 - • 7 5 4-• 1 7 - • 7 6 4-• 1 7 - -76 4 - • I S -- 7 6 4 - • 1 8 .- 7 6 4 - • 1 8 -• 7 5 4-. 2 1 --75 4 - • 2 1 -• 7 5 4-• 2 1 -•75 4 - • 2 1 -• 7 6 4- 2 1 - 76 4 - 2 1 - •76 4- 2 1 - 75 4- 22- 75 4- 2 2 - .75 4- 22- 75 4- 24- 75 4- 24- 75 4- 24- 76 4- 26- 76 4- 26- 75 4- 26- 75 4- 2 5 - 76 4- 29- 76 4- 29- 76 4- 2 9 - 76 4- 30- 76

No. Favor of For 122—Midwest Emb. Co., Bldg. Cep. Acct 123—I.A.T.S.E. Local 206, Annual Comm. E x p 124—Comet Moving Storage, Annual Comm. E x p 12.5—Western Assc. Inc., Annual Comm. Exp 126—Falley's Inc., Annual Comm. Exp 127—J. M. H a r t Co., Masonic Education $606.12 Ann. Comm 523.20 128—Standard P r i n t i n g Co.. P r i n t . Ann. Proceed 129—Asay's Sportsman's, Annual Comm. Exp 130—Mr. G's, Annual Comm. Exp 131—Magnuson Signs, Annual Comm. E x p 133—Donaldsons Jewelers, Annual Comm. E x p 132—Kansas School Supply, Annual Comm. E x p 134—Wolfe's Comm. Photos, Annual Comm. E x p 136—Boulder Name Plates, Annual Comm. Exp 136—Hillmer Leather Shop, Masonic Education 137—Grand Encampment of K.T., Masonic Education 138—K. & B. Enterprises, Library E x p 139—Team Electronics, Gr. Lodge Bldg. Repair 140—Day Timers. Misc 141—Capitol City Inc, Masonic Education $173.05 Items for Resale 83.84 142—Nationwide Papers, Items for Resale 143—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p 144—Albert O. Arnold, Gr. Officers Travel 145—W. Nolan Artz, Masonic Education 146—Bossier & Assc. Inc., Misc. Expense 147—Ralph D. Walker, Gr. Officers t r a v e l 148—Conf. of Gr. Master of N.A., Gr. Mast. Confer 149—^Robert W. Domme, Postage & Express 150—Masonic Service A s s c , Masonic Service A s s c . Dues . . . . 161—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Sec. Allow 152—Topeka, Cemetery A s s c , Cap. I n v e s t m e n t 163—William F . Mcintosh, Gr. Officers Travel 154—^Ralph D. Walker, Gr. Officers Travel 155—Henry A. Dozier, Jr., (Refund) Bi-Cent, Comm 156—Robert W. Domme, Items for Resale 157—John E. Stoves, Gr. Officers Travel 158—Kaw Valley State Bnak, F W H Taxes 159—Cecil S. Carter, Lecturer's F e e 160—Director of Taxation, Kansas S W H Tax 161—Ramada Inn, Annual Comm 162—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & Express 163—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 164—^Robert H. Arnold, Masonic Education 165—Macoy Publ. & Mas. Supply Co., Items for Resale 166—Grand Encamp, of K.T., Items for Resale 167—Wilson Florist, Annual Comm 168—Bossier & A s s o c , Computerization 169—Harry Klitzner Co., Items for Resale 170—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p 171—^W. Nolan Artz, Gr. Officer Travel 172—Bldg. Insp. Dept., Buld. Repair 173—Kaw Valley Bank & T r u s t W a r r a n t s 174—Kaw Valley Bank & T r u s t n o t in Appr 176—Forrest D. Haggard, Ann. Communication 176—Wm. F . Mcintosh, Gr. Officer's T r a v e l 177—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & Exp 178—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Masonic Education 179—Ralph Walker, Masonic Education 180—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Sec. Allow 181—Kaw Valley State Bank, FICA & P W H Taxes 182—Bossier & A s s o c , Computerization 183—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & Express

Amount 426.50 167.00 342.00 37.34 27.92 1,029.32 2,966.60 3.62 6.83 52.79 60.55 65.02 99.18 79.25 8.80 410.00 3.62 204.98 6.62 256.89 77.81 36.80 25.68 71.75 11.80 87.47 180.00 16.80 1,116.52 478.29 25.00 65.32 98.54 7.50 80.00 14.10 105.74 13.00 66.15 3,703.62 13.10 276.00 242.17 277.64 500.00 106.10 223.46 3,626.20 9.10 60.10 50.00 29,591.30 29,099.30 18.20 30.65 8.80 39.87 86.29 478.29 344.05 177.00 5.80

PROCEEDINGS

THE

March

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continug^f Date 5- 1-75 5- 1-75 6- 1-76 5- 5-75 6- 5-75 5- 5-75 5- 5-75 5- 6-75 5- 5-75 5- 5-75 5- 5-75 5- 5-75 5- 5-75 5- 6-75 5- 6-76 5- 5-75 5- 5-75 5- G-75 5- 5-75 5- 6-76 6- 6-75 6- 7-75 6- 8-76 5- 9-75 6- 9-75 5-12-75 5-12-76 5-12-76 5-12-75 6-12-76 6-13-75 5-13-75 6-13-76 6-13-76 5-14-75 5-14-76 6-15-76 5-19-76 6-19-75 6-20-76 5-20-75 5-20-76 5-21-76 5-21-75 5-21-75 5-23-75 5-23-75 5-27-76 5-27-75 5-28-75 6-29-76 6-29-75 5-28-75 5-28-76 5-28-75 5-29-75 6-30-75 6- 2-75 6- 4-75 6- 4-75

F a v o r of For \ Amount No. 29.25 184- —Hoxie Lodge No. 348, Masonic Education 4,756.45 185- —The Daily Republican, History of Kansas Masons 100.00 186- —Kansas S t a t e College of P i t t s b u r g , Comm. of Total Youth 4.92 187- —Graphic A r t s , S t a t . & P r i n t i n g 5.90 188- —Gold Specialties, S t a t . & P r i n t i n g 620.38 189- —A.B. Dick, Stat. & P r i n t i n g 194.58 190- —Nationwide P a p e r s , Stat. & Printing 82.80 191- —Modern Office Methods, Inc., Computerization 69.35 192- —J. M. H a r t , Co., I t e m s for Resale 90.58 193- —J. C. Darling Co., Bi-Cent. Comm 26.00 194- —Fred Pechin, Gr.Lodge Publ 90.00 196- —Victory Life Ins., P a r k i n g Lots 2,643.00 196- —Medly P a i n t i n g Co., Building Repair 104.88 197- —Otis Elevator Co., Bldg. Repair 25.75 198- - M o s l e r , Bldg. Repair 230.11 199- —Bossier & A s s c , Computerization $ 35.00 200- - C h e s t e r L. Gilbert, Gr. Officer's Travel Masonic Education 110.39 145.39 201- —Robert H. Arnold, Automobile Expense 198.86 1.60 202- —Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & Express 3.75 203- —Ks. State H i s t . S o c , Library Expense 28.00 204- —Imagination Unlimited, Bi-Cent. Comm 258.00 205- - R o b e r t W. Domme, P o s t a g e & Express 100.00 207- —Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & Express 6.00 208- —Porter Shoffner, Annual Comm 203.56 210- —Bossier & A s s o c , Computerization 114.29 211- - W . Nolan Artz, Bi-Cent. Comm 334.75 212- -Mobile Ads, Inc., Bi-Cent. Comm 51.90 213- —Royal Lodge No. 192, Misc. (overpayment) 39,213.41 214- - R a w Valley S t a t e Bank, W a r r a n t , not in Appr •. . 15.00 215- - E l b e s , Misc. (Gavels for G.M.) 112.04 216- - P a u l Carver, Masonic Education 217- -Richard Kelsey, Masonic Education 113.04 30.00 218- -Richard Overton, Masonic Education 219- - M o n t g o m e r y Ward, Bldg. Repair 26.86 220- - A l b e r t O. Arnold, Gr. Sec Allowance 496.39 2 2 1 - - M a s . Serv. A s s c , Dues 1,138.54 222- - R o b e r t W. Domme, 1st Class Postage 282.00 223- - R o b e r t W. Domme, 2nd Class P o s t a g e 600.00 224- - R o b e r t W. Domme, P o s t a g e & Express 50.00 226- - W m . E. Bogue, Masonic Education 10.18 227- -Bossier & A s s c , Computerization 322.29 228- -Allen F. Gerye, Annual Communcations 75.00 2 2 9 - - W m . F . Mcintosh, Masonic Education 81.25 230- -Ralph D. Walker, Masonic Education 379.90 2 3 1 - -Ben W. Graybill, K a n s a s Mason 250.00 2 3 2 - -Bossier & A s s o c , Computerization 230.84 2 3 3 - -Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Masonic Education $22.14 Gr. Officer 22.30 44.44 2 3 4 - -Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & Express 10.10 2 3 5 - -Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & Express 229.00 2 3 6 - -Montgomery Ward, Misc. Expense 67.81 2 3 7 - -Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Sec. Allowance 496.39 2 3 8 - -Kaw Valley State Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 313.85 2 3 9 - -Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Officer's Travel 32.30 2 4 0 - - W . Nolan Artz, Masonic Education 64.79 2 4 1 - -Wm. F. M c i n t o s h . Gr. Officer's Travel 31.60 2 4 2 - - F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Masonic Education 13.90 2 4 3 - -Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & E.xpress 16.90 2 4 4 - -United Parcel Service Computerization 9.20 2 4 5 - -Wm. Mcintosh, Gr. Officers Travel 28.60 2 4 6 - -Ben W. Graybill, Masonic Education $ 30.00 Kansas Mason 288.57 318.67

1975-76

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—eontinuerf Date 6- 4-7B 6- 4-75 6- 4-75 e- 4-75 6- 4-75 6- 4-75 6- 4-75 6- 4-75 6- 4-75 6- 4-75 6- 4-75 6- 4-76 6- 4-75 6- 4-75 6- 4-75 6- 5-75 6- 6-75 6- 4-76 6- 4-75 6- 6-75 6-10-76 6-10-75 6-13-75 6-13-75 6-13-75 6-13-75 6-13-75 6-13-76 6-13-75 6-17-75 6-17-75 6-18-76 6-18-76 6-18-76 6-19-76 6-20-75 6-23-75 6-23-75 6-25-76 6-27-75 6-27-75 6-27-76 6-27-76 6-27-76 6-27-75 6-27-75 7- 1-75 7- 1-76 7- 1-76 7- 1-76 7- 2-75 7- 2-75 7- 3-75 7- 7-75 7- 7-75 7- 8-75 7- 8-75 7- 8-75 7- 8-75 7- 8-76 7- 8-76 7- 8-76

247311248249250251252263254256256257258269260261262263264266266267268269270271272273274275276277278279280281282283284285286287288289290291292293294295296297298300301302303304305306307308309-

Favor of For - H a r o l d S. Roberts, Miscellaneous - N o t Issued - R o b e r t H. Arnold, Automobile Expense -Graphic A r t s , Stationery & P r i n t i n g -A.B. Dick Company, Stationery & P r i n t i n g -Cardinal Building Serv., Building Repair -Topeka Supply & Boiler, Building Repair —Masonic Service Assn., Items for Resale -Macoy Publishing, Items for Resale - J . M. H a r t Co., Items for Resale - T h e Daily Republican, Kansas Mason - T h e Stripper Co., Capital I n v e s t m e n t —Montgomery Ward, Capital I n v e s t m e n t - B o s s i e r & Associates, Computerization - H a r r y Klitzner Co., Bi-Centennial Com,m -William F . Mcintosh, Grand Officers Travel - R o b e r t W. Domme, PM, P o s t a g e & Express —United Parcel Service, Inc., Computerization - V i c t o r y Life Insurance, Parking Lots - F r e d Pechin, Gr. Lodge Publication - A l b e r t O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Officer Travel —United Parcel Service, Computerization - R o b e r t W. Domme, PM, P o s t a g e & Express - A l b e r t O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Secretary's Allowance - R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s - R a l p h D. Walker, Grand Officers Travel - A l b e r t O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Officers Travel - R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express —Bossier & Associates, Computerization —Modem Office Methods, Computerization —Edward C. Verheke, Miscellaneous expense - W . Nolan Artz, Gr. Officers Travel - R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., Postage & Express —United Parcels Service, Computerization - W i c h i t a S t a t e Univ., Comm. on Public Scholos - R o b e r t W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s —Halcyon Lodge No. 120, Miscellaneous Expense - R o b e r t W. Domem, P.M., Postage & Express —Bossier and Associates, Computerization —Sears Roebuck & Co., Capital I n v e s t m e n t —Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Secretary's Allowance —Robert H. Arnold, Gr. Masters Allowance —Wm. E. Montgomery, Gr. Treasurers Allowance —Ben W. Graybill, Kansas Mason t o every Member - K a w Valley Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes —Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express —Bossier & Associates, Computerization —Kansas Digest, Printing Annual Proceedings —Victory Life Insurance, Parking Lot Fee —Greyhound Bus Lines, Computerization —United Parcel Service, Computerization - C h e s t e r L. Gilbert, Gr. Officers Travel - R o b e r t H. Arnold, Automobile Expense —Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express - K a n s a s Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Health I n s u r a n c e —Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express —Macoy Publishing & Supply, Masonic Education —Wolfe's P h o t o s , P r i n t i n g annual Proceedings —Topeka E n g r a v i n g Co., Printing annual proceedings . . . . —Asay's S p o r t s m a n ' s Store, Printing a n n u a l proceedings . . —Kansas Digest, P r i n t i n g annual proceedings —Daily Republican, Printing Laws of Masonry —Pantagraph P r i n t i n g , Dist. of Lists of Lodges

Amount 18.00 234.28 3.63 268.43 45.00 26.06 50.00 296.97 2.576.70 2,425.45 133.90 383.87 280.99 82.38 16.80 16.20 6.10 90.00 25.00 46.10 8.32 10.00 496.39 2.90 338.20 70.85 35.00 499.29 41.40 7.00 53.30 237.00 14.00 700.00 3.70 15.00 1.30 321.56 6.20 496.39 180.65 47.07 47.07 355.95 1.40 441.83 2.50 90.00 12.75 14.00 64.56 423.72 1.60 1,200.03 .80 55.00 98.32 20.96 3.11 2,25 1,429.58 388.99

100

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continued Date 7- 8-76 77777777-

8-75 8-75 8-75 8-75 8-75 8-75 8-75 8-75

7- 9-75 7- 9-75 7-19-76 7-19-76 7-11-75 7-14-75 7-14-75 7-14-76 7-14-75 7-15-75 7-16-75 7-17-75 7-21-76 7-22-75 7-24-75 7-24-75 7-28-75 7-28-75 7-30-75 7-30-75 7-30-76 7-30-75 7-31-75 7-31-76 888888888888888888888-

1-75 4-75 4-75 5-75 5-75 6-75 6-75 5-75 5-75 6-75 5-75 5-75 5-75 6-76 6-75 5-76 5-76 5-75 6-75 5-75 7-75

7-75 8- 7-75 8- 8-75 8- 8-75 8- 8-76 8-11-75 8-11-75 8-12-75 8

No. Favor of F^r 3 1 0 — W m . r . Mcintosh, Gr. Officers Travel $50.80 Masonic Education 23.75 312—Graphic A r t s , Stationery & P r i n t i n g 313—Swank P r i n t i n g , Items for Resale 3 1 4 — J . M. H a r t Company, Items for Resale 315—Moffatt's Jewelry, Bldg. Repair & Replacement 316—Simon A r t Studio, Bldg. Repair & Replacement 517—Fred Pechin, Gr. Lodge Publication Comm. 318—Degginfer's Foundry, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 319—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 320—Cancelled 321—United Parcel Service, Computerization 322—Greyhound Bus Lines, Computerization 323—Rickson Rentals, Miscellaneous E x p e n s e 324—Chet Gelsey, Grand Lodge Bldg. Repair 325—Sharon K. Schoonover, Miscellaneous Expense 326—Elliott's Key & Mower, Miscellaneous Expense 327—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. S e c r e t a r y ' s Allowance 328—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 329—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 330—Quinter Lodge No. 410, Gr. Officers Travel 331—Topeka, Traffic Dept., Miscellaneous E x p e n s e 332—Atchison P a t e r n Works, Inc., Miscellaneous Expense . . . 333—Ralph D. Walker, Gr. Officers Travel 334—Robert W . Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 335—Greyhound Buss Lines, Inc., P o s t a g e & Express 336—^%'oid. 337—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 338—Henry O. Bennett, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 339—Albert O. Arnold, ,Ir., Gr. S e c r e t a r y ' s Allowance 340—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 341—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA and F W H Taxes 342—Director of Adm., K.U., Comm. on Public Schools 343—Victory Life Insurance, P a r k i n g Lot Fee ( A u g u s t ) 244—Robert W . Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s ( S t a m p s ) . . 3 4 5 — K a w Valley Bank & T r u s t , P u r c h a s e of 90 Day C D 346—Robert W . Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e and E x p r e s s 347—Ben W. Graybill, Kansas Mason t o all members 348—Fred Pechin, Grand Lodge Publications 3 4 9 — W e s t e r n Associates, Inc., Masonic Education 350—Mid W e s t Conf. on Masonic Ed., Masonic Education . . . . 351—Topeka E n g r a v i n g Co., Capital I n v e s t m e n t 352—Exhibitors Film Delivery, P r i n t i n g Laws of Masonry . . . . 353—Asay's Sportsman's Shop, Miscellaneous Expense 354—Macoy Publishing & Supply, I t e m s for Resale 355—Swank P r i n t i n g , Items for Resale 366—A.B. Dick Company, Stationery & P r i n t i n g 367—Vorse H e a t i n g & Condition, Bldg Repair & Repl. of Equip. 358—Standard Orinting Co., P r i n t i n g Annual Proceedings . . . . 359—Meinholdt's Welding, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 3 6 0 — J . P . L u t h e r Company, I t e m s for Resale 361—Hall Lithographing Co., Items for Resale 362—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 363—Capitol City, Inc., Items for Resale 364—Modern Office Methods, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 365—Daily Republican, Kansas Mason t o all m e m b e r s ' 366—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, P u r c h a s e of U.S. Treas. Bill . . . . 367—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 3 6 8 — I n t e r n a t i o n a l Job's D a u g h t e r s , Comm on Public Schools . . 369—Order of DeMolay, Comm. on Public Schools 370—Order of Rainbow for Girls, P a y m e n t Stopped 10-6-75 371—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. S e c r e t a r y ' s Allowance 372—Albert O. Arnol, Jr., Gr. Officers T r a v e l 373—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s

Amount 74.56 1.04 16.00 191.48 2.06 51.55 25.00 51-23 150.00 14.00 8.25 16.56 7.76 4.18 5.80 496.39 .70 124.00 50.00 15.00 4,696.80 265.26 200.00 14.00 400.00 25.00 496.39 25-00 313.85 300.00 90.00 260.00 29,550.00 24.00 260.00 25.00 37.05 80.00 75.56 14.53 3.62 1,251.40 5.00 81-90 221.19 3,062.60 101.84 136.00 344.66 13.80 176.61 41.40 2,426.45 19,703.60 8.90 300.00 950.00 496.39 42.20 16.17

1975-76

GRAND

WARRANT Date 8-12-75 8-14-75 8-15-75 8-18-75 8-18-75 8-19-75 8-19-75 "8-19-75 8-19-75 8-19-75 8-26-75 8-26-75 8-27-75 8-27-76 8-27-75 8-27-75 8-27-76 8-27-75 8-27-75 8-27-76 8-28-76 8-28-75 8-28-75 8-29-76 8-29-76 8-29-75 8-29-75 8-29-75 9- 4-75 9- 4-75 9- 4-75 9- 4-75 9- 4-75 9- 4-76 9- 8-75 9- 8-75 9- 9-75 9- 9-76 9- 9-75 9-10-75 9-11-75 9-11-75 9-11-76 9-11-76 9-11-76 9-11-75 9-11-75 9-11-75 9-11-75 9-11-76 9-11-76 9-11-76 9-11-75 9-16-75 9-17-75 9-25-76 9-26-76 9-26-76 9-25-75 9-26-76 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75

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AGCOVNTS—continued

No Favor of For 374—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 376—Wm. F. Mcintosh, Gr. Officers Travel 376—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 377—Kansas A.R.B.C., Miscellaneous Expense 378—Robert H. Arnold, Automobile Expense 379—Robert M. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 380—Montgomery Ward Co., Capital I n v e s t m e n t 381—Falley's Inc., Masonic Education 382—Eugene E. Carlson, Masonic Education 383—J. Paul Carver, Masonic Education 384—Robert VY'. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 386—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 386—^Ronald E. White, Lectures Fee & Expense 387—C. W. Sills. Lectures F e e & E x p e n s e 388—Robert M. Schroeder, Lectures Fee & Expense 389—Lawrence Winegardner, Lectures Fee & Expense . 390—Frank F. Moore, Lectures Fee & Expense 391—Cecil S. Carter, Lectures Fee & Expense 392—Harvey L. Henderson, Lectures F e e & Expense 393—A. Franklin Baldwin, Lectures Fee & Expense 394—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e and Express 396—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e and Express 396—Garnette E. Greene, L e c t u r e r s Pee & Expenses 397—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Secretary's Allowance 398—L. Glen Jenkins, Lecturers Fee & Expense 399—Earl M. Sitton, Lecturers Fee & Expense 400—Kaw Valley State Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 401—Victory Life Insurance, P a r k i n g Lot Stalls 402—Modern Office Methods, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 403—J. C. Darling Company, Miscellaneous Expense 404—Swank Printing, Items for Resale 405—Lords Flowers, Miscellaneous Expense " 406—Graphic A r t s , Stationery & P r i n t i n g 407—Fred Pechin, Gr. Lodge Publications Comm 408—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 409—A.B. Dick Co., Stationery &Printing 410—Atchison P a t t e r n Works, Inc., Capital I n v e s t m e n t 411—REA Express, Postage & Express 412—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Officers Travel Expense 413—Paschal W. Lundy, Masonic Education 414—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Secretary's Allowance 416—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 416—Richard Schulz, Masonic Education 417—Ralph D. Walker, Gr. Officers Travel Expense 418—Student Aid, K.S.T., Emporia, Public School Comm 419—Clarence R. Stucky, Masonic Education 420—David E. Casey, Masonic Education 421—Roy W. Lumpkin, Masonic Education 422—John S. Blehm, Masonic Education 423—W. Nolan Artz, Masonic Education 424—Harley A. Francis, Masonic Education 425—A. B. C. Dubach, Masonic Education 426—Harold P. Hewsom, Masonic Education 427—Greyhound Bus Lines, Computerization 428—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 429—Pittsburg Plate Glass, Capital investment 430—Data Science Corp., Computerization $10,074.60 Capital I v e s t m e n t 952.80 431—Data Science Corp., Postage & E x p r e s s 432—Harry Klitzner Co., Bi-Centennial Comm 433—Chester L. Gilbert, Gr. Officers Travel 434—Wm. F. Mcintosh, Gr. Officers Travel 435—W. Nolan Artz, Gr. Officers Travel 436—J. Fred Williamson, Ritualistic Work Comm

Amount 234.00 98.09 9.00 74.62 235.12 7.10 345.69 91.14 66.63 117.60 251.49 6.30 79.59 86.96 48.74 80.44 35.91 83.80 104.07 67.14 665.46 1.90 67.60 496.39 80.96 48.71 313.86 90.00 41.40 11.80 25.60 13.12 2.48 26.00 1.60 201.76 190.55 20.15 57.62 367j.88 496.39 173.00 30.00 476.62 500.00 36.76 19.75 40.00 13.75 32.67 25.76 12.75 18.00 4.36 260.00 6,287.35 11,027.30 96.98 2,753.98 17.77 62.02 35.00 111.30

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WARRANT Date 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-26-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 -29-75 -29-75 -29-76 -29-76 -29-76 -29-76 -29-76 -29-75 -29-76 9-29-75 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-75 9-29-76 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-75 9-29-75 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-75

March

ACCOVTSirS—continued

No. Favor of For 437—Donald L. Doll, Masonic Education 4 3 8 — L a v e r n e W. Fox, Masonic Education 439—Robert E. Huddleston, Masonic Education 440—David L. Recob, Masonic Education 441—Paul E. Ferrell, Masonic Education 442—Lloyd D. Cooper, Masonic Education 443—George Teagarden, Masonic Education 4 4 4 — J a y T. Klinginsmith, Masonic Education 445—George W. Lawler, Masonic Education 446—Charles G. Millsap, Masonic Education 447—Carl F . Harder, Masonic Education 448—Ellis E. Beal, Masonic Education 449—Glen J. Biberstein, Masonic Education 450—Wilbur D. Van E t t e n , Masonic Education 451—William J. Besack, Masonic Education 452—Norris N . Loyd, Masonic Education 453—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Secretary's Allowance . 4 5 4 — R o b e r t H . Arnold, Gr. M a s t e r s Allowance 455—Ben W. Graybill, Allowance, Editor Kansas Mason 4 5 6 — W m . E. Montgomery, Gr. T r e a s u r e r s Allowance , . 457—Henry O. Bennett, P o s t a g e & Express 458—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express . . . . 469—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express . . . . 460—Clifford A. R a m s e y , L e c t u r e r s F e e & Expense . . 4 6 1 — L a r r y Swanson, Masonic Education 4 6 2 — J o h n J. Shell, Masonic Education 4 6 3 — J a m e a W. McKenzie, Masonic Education 464—Lee O. Dooley, Masonic Education 465—Samuel W. Motes, Masonic Education 466—Roy J. Smith, Jr., Masonic Education 467—Robert A. Kuehn, Masonic Education 468—Elvin S. Cox, Masonic Education 469—Gerald L. Anderson, Masonic Education 470—Lawrence D. Winegardner, Masonic Education . . 4 7 1 — J . Ren M a t h e w s , Masonic Education 472—Kenneth L. White, Masonic Education 473—Aubrey Rollins, Masonic Education 474—David L. Smith, Masonic Education 475—Orville K. Landon, Masonic Education 476—Robert E. Cox, Masonic Education 477—Gerald F . Steely, Masonic Education 478—Kenneth D. H u t c h i n s o n , Masonic Education 479—George H a a s , Masonic Education 480—William J. H o v a t , Masonic Education 481—Val O. Whitesell, Masonic Education 482—Edward M. Bowman, Masonic Education 483—Phil A. Webster, Masonic Education 484—Benton F . Luse, Masonic Education 485—Melvni Oak, Masonic Education 486—John Eldon M a s t e r s , Masonic Education 487—Don L. Dicks, Masonic Education 488—Karnes W. Carpenter, Masonic Education 489—Rollin B. Ashley, Masonic Education 490—Galind F . Keefe, Masonic Education 491—Carl L. Roney, Masonic Education 4 9 2 — I r a L. T h o m a s , Masonic Education 493—Dwight B u r t o n , Masonic Education 494—^Dale F . Langley, Masonic Education 4 7 5 — F r a n k F . Vollweider, Masonic Education 496—Jim Widrig, Masonic Education 497—Abner H. Vickrey, Masonic Education 4 9 8 — J o h n E. Cunningham, Sr., Masonic Education . . . . 499—Lee Anthony, Masonic Education 500—Jay D. Bodenhamer, Masonic Education

Amount 22.50 83.75 16.75 17.75 13.76 12.50 25.00 25.13 19.25 30.00 13.75 35.00 5.75 22.60 6.25 38.12 496.39 180.65 47.07 47.07 26.00 525.00 2.29 92.40 37.50 22.45 19.25 22.75 45.00 23.26 21.00 21.26 46.25 31.00 32.50 42.63 20.00 75.75 24.00 21.25 32.50 12.60 24.00 18.75 20.60 31.00 26.00 31.25 26.60 22.60 24.25 27.50 67.25 25.00 7.60 21.25 27.60 20.00 26.00 46.00 18.76 22.50 13.75 18.76

1975-76

G R A N D LODGE OP K A N S A S

103

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—conftnugrf Date 9.- 2 9 - 7 5 9.- 2 9 - 7 5 9 -29 -75 9 -29 -75 9 -29 -75 9.- 2 9 - 7 5 9.- 2 9 - 7 6 9 -29 -76 9- • 2 9 - 7 6 9- • 2 9 - 7 5 9.• 2 9- 7 5 9.•29 - 7 5 6- • 2 9 - 7 5 9- • 2 9 - 7 5 9-• 2 9 - 7 5 9--29 - 7 5 9-. 2 9 . - 7 6 9-• 2 9 - 7 6 9 - • 2 9 .- 7 6 9-•29 - 7 5 9-• 2 9 - 7 6 9-•29.- 7 5 9-• 2 9 . - 7 5 9- •29-- 7 5 9 - • 2 9 .• 7 5 9 - • 2 9 .- 7 5 9-• 2 9 - 7 5 9- 29^• 7 5 9 - • 2 9 -• 7 5 9 - • 2 9 .- 7 5 9 - • 2 9 ^- 7 5 9 - •29^ - 7 5 9- 2 9 . •75 9- 29^• 7 5 9- 29^•76 9- 29-•75 1 0 - 1- • 7 5 1 0 - 1^ • 7 5 1 0 - 2.•75 1 0 - 2^ • 7 5 1 0 - 3^ • 7 5

10101010101010101010101010101010101010101010-

6- • 7 5 6- .75 7-•75 9-•75 9-.76 9-.75 9- 7 5 9- 7 5 9- 7 5 9- 76 9- 75 9- 75 9- 75 9- 7 5 9- 75 9- 75 9- 75 9- 75 9- 75 9- 75 9- 75 9- 75

No. Favor of For 601—•William W. Barry, Masonic Education 602—James O. F o s t e r , Masonic Education 503—James S. Roberts, Masonic Education 504—Kelley Arnold, Masonic Education 505—Harry E. Gorrell, Masonic Education 606—Godfrey G. Markley, Masonic Education 507—C. Lester H o u g h t o n , Masonic Education 608—Frank R. Root, Masonic Education 509—Charles F . J o n e s , Masonic Education 510—Alfred H . Slough, Masonic Education 511—Ray D. Fincher, Masonic Education 512—Loren W. Gray, Masonic Education 513—Charles E. Lacey, Masonic Education 514—Carl E. Wofford, Masonic Education 515—Marvin E. U r y , Masonic Education 516—Charles W. Gutsch, Masonic Education 517—Dale D. Hall, Masonic Education 518—^T. Leroy Stewart, Masonic Education 519—William E. Bogue, Masonic Education 520—John J. Venburg, Masonic Education 521—Fred B. J e n s e n , Masonic Education 522—Virgil C. Pedigo, Masonic Education 523—Robert L. Rumford, Masonic Education 524—Frank G. Moody, Masonic Education 626—Earl C. Hamlin, Masonic Education 626—George W. Riggs, Masonic Education 627—W. Preston Lowdermilk, Masonic Education 528—W. B. Vorhees, Masonic Education 529—Frank Testorff, Masonic Education 630—Wilfred L. Lafferty, Masonic Education ! 531—Frank M. Green, Masonic Education 532—Harvey L. Swan, Masonic Education 533—Ben W. Graybill, Kansas Masons to all Members Ben W. Graybill Gr. Lodge Publication Comm 534—Ralph L. Barber, Masonic Education 535—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 636—^Victory Life Ins., Co., P a r k Lot Space 537—Greyhound Bus Lines, P o s t a g e & Express . 538—J. Paul Carver Masonic Education 539—Kansas Blue Cross, H e a l t h I n s u r a n c e 540—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Masonic Education $ 7.82 Gr. Officers Travel 19.82 641—Order of Rainbow for Girls Comm. on Public Schools . . . 542—Terry L. Brune, Miscellaneous Expense 543—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 544—Wm. F . Mcintosh, Grand Officers Travel 545—Richard Kelsey, Masonic Education 646—Joseph C. Littrell, Masonic Education 547—Ralph F a s s n a c h t , Masonic Education 548—Harold A. Krug, Masonic Education 549—Clarence C. Campbell, Masonic Education 550—Calvin E. B u r n s , Masonic Education 551—Charles R. H a r s i n , Masonic Education 552—Eugene P u c k e t , Masonic Education 553—John L. Heckert, Masonic Education 554—Albert O. Arnol, J r . , Grand Officers Travel 555—Fred Pechin, Gr. Lodge Publication Comm 566—Graphic A r t s , Inc., Stationery and Printing 557—Nationwide P a p e r s , Stationery and Printing 558—A.B. Dick Co., Stationery and P r i n t i n g 559—Kolarik Bookbinding, Library Expense 560—The H a r t n e t t Co., I t e m s for Resale 561—Wolf's P h o t o s , Inc., I t e m s for Resale 562—C. E. W a r d Co., Items for Resale

Amount 26.00 21.00 25.00 32.50 25.00 10.00 47.50 20.00 26.25 26.25 16.25 12.50 20.00 27.50 25.00 6.25 27.50 17.50 17.20 21.25 30.87 30.00 26.75 23.50 21.00 23.75 45.00 10.00 20.60 8.75 22.50 22.50 260.00 323.02 16.63 280.69 80.00 6.40 68.63 1,195.48 27.64 300.00 7.20 6.80 88.75 117.51 18.75 32.00 25.00 21.25 23.75 18.75 20.75 87.14 61.02 25.00 73.85 473.48 121.85 130.20 1,377.62 7.76 82.65

104

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

WARRANT ACCOVNTS—continued Date 10-- 9- 7 5 10 - 9- 7 5 10-- 9- 7 5 10-- 9- 7 6 1 0 - • 9- 7 5 1 0 - • 9- 7 5 1 0 - . 9- 7 5 1 0 - . 9- 7 6 10- • 9- 7 5 1 0 - . 9- 7 5 10-•15 - 7 5 10-•15 - 7 5 10- 15 -75 10- 15 -75 10-.15 -75 1 0 - •15 - 7 5 1 0 - • 1 6 .- 7 5 10-• 16-76 1 0 - • 2 1 .- 7 5 1 0 - • 2 1 .- 7 5 1 0 - • 2 1 .- 7 6 1 0 - •22^ • 7 5 1 0 - • 2 8 .- 7 5 10- 29.•75 1 0 - SO.- 7 5 10- 30.•76 1 0 - 31^• 7 5 10- 31 -75 1 1 - 3^ - 7 5 1 1 - 8- - 7 5 1 1 - 3^ - 7 6 1 1 - 3^ • 7 6 1 1 - 3^ • 7 6 1 1 - 3 -• 7 6 1 1 - 4-•76 1 1 - 5-• 7 6 1 1 - 6- • 7 6 1 1 - 6- • 7 6 11111111111111111111-

6- • 7 5 6- •75 6- •76 6- •75 6- 7 5 6- 7 5 6- •75 6- • 7 5 6- 7 5 6- .75

1 1 - 6- 7 5 1 1 - 6- 75 11- 7175 1 1 - 7- 76 1 1 - 7- 76 1 1 - 7- 76 1 1 - 7- 76 1 1 - 7- 75 1 1 - 7- 76 1 1 - 11- 75 1 1 - 11- 75 1 1 - 1 1 - 75

No. Favor of For 563—Swank P r i n t i n g , Items for Resale 5 6 4 — J . M. H a r t Co., Inc., I t e m s for Resale 565—Barton P h o t o g r a p h y , Miscellaneous E x p e n s e 566—Vorse Heating & Air, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 567—Daily Republican, Kansas Mason t o all Members 568—Robert H. Arnold, Gr. M a s t e r ' s Contingent F u n d 569—Greyhound Bus Lines, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 570—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 571—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 672—Albert O. Arnol, Jr., Gr. S e c r e t a r y ' s Allowance 673—Director of Taxation ( K s ) , Withholding Taxes 5 7 4 — H a r r y Klitzner Co., Bi-Centennial Comm 575—Director of I n t e r n a l Revenue, Fed. Wishholding Taxes . . 576—U.S. Diary Company, Masonic E d u c a t i o n 577—Ralph W. Walker, Grand Officers T r a v e l $35.76 Masonic Education 43.08 578—^Richard D. Overton, Masonic E d u c a t i o n 579—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 580—Robert H. Arnold, Grand Officers Travel 581—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 582—Kans. Masonic Home, Masonic Education 583—Treacel A. Bennett, Masonic Education 584—Greyhound Bus Lines, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 585—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 586—Greyhound Bus Lines, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 587—Albert O. Arnol, J r . , Gr. Sec. Allowance 588—Kaw Valley Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 589—Greyhound Bus Lines, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 590—Kaw Valley State Bank, T r a n s f e r of F u n d s (to savings) 591—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 592—Robert Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 593—Mr. "G's", Miscellaneous E x p e n s e 594—Chester L. Gilbert, Gr. Officers Travel 595—^Wm. F. Mcintosh, Gr. Officers T r a v e l 696—Victory Life, P a r k i n g Lot r e n t 697—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 698—Grehound B u s Lines, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 699—Conf. of Grand S e e ' s . Gr. Sec. Conference 6 0 0 — J . M. H a r t Co., Masonic Education $1,702.68 I t e m s for resale 171.81 601—A.B. Dick Co., Stationery & P r i n t i n g 602—Graphic A r t s , Stationery & P r i n t i n g 603—Elliott's Key Shop, Building Repair 604—Mobile Ads, Inc., Bi-Centennial E x p e n s e 606—Pitney Bowers, Capital I m p r o v e m e n t 6 0 6 — S h r a k e Electric, Inc., Capital I m p r o v e m e n t 607—Void 608—Cleo F . Clark Co., I t e m s for Resale 609—Swank Printing, I t e m s for Resale 610—Capitol City, Inc., I t e m s for Resale $ 29.66 Capital I n v e s t m e n t 20.65 Bldg. E q u i p m e n t 124.26 6 1 1 — K a n s a s Sheet Metal, Capital I n v e s t m e n t 612—Fred Pechin, Gr. Lodge P u b . Comm 613—Bernard Carbon, Masonic Education 614—Weldon Rhodes, Masonic E d u c a t i o n 615—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Gr. Officers Travel 616—Donald E. Beseau, Masonic E d u c a t i o n 617—^National Papers, Stationery & P r i n t i n g 6 1 8 — W m . F . Mcintosh, Grand Officers Travel 619—Pizza Hut, Miscellaneous 6 2 0 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 621—Q. C. Coor. Cir. Ltd 622—Crane & So., Inc., Replacement of E q u i p m e n t

Amount 10.00 538.56 15.53 226.04 2,425.45 400.00 5.60 6.09 70.00 469.39 106.10 517.03 63.71 345.40 78.84 25.00 5.86 312.24 - 6.60 48.75 27.50 5.60 5.80 5.60 496.39 326.41 6.40 30,000.00 1.90 300.00 41.66 44.21 20.75 90.00 1,367.78 5.60 42.50 1,874.39 462.40 4.97 26.88 321.36 1,697.66 499.73 7.10 10.00 174.66 4,771.01 25.00 23.00 20.00 59.63 16.00 228.36 65.00 129.45 1.50 15.00 100.71

1975-76

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105

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continugt/ Date 11-11-75 11-12-75 11-12-75 11-12-75 11-12-75 11-14-75 11-13-76 11-17-75 11-19-75 11-21-75 11-21-75 11-24-76 11-24-76 11-26-75 11-26-76 11-26-75 11-26-76 11-26-75 11-26-75 12- 1-76 12- 1-75 12- 1-76 12- 1-75 12- 1-75 12- 1-75 12- 1-75 12- 1-75 12- 1-75 12- 1-75 12- 1-75 12- 1-75 12- 1-75 12- 1-76 12- 4-75 12- 4-75 12- 5-75 12- 6-75 12- 5-75 12- 8-76 12- 8-76 12- 8-76 12- 8-76 12- 9-75 12- 9-75 12- 9-76 12-11-75 21-11-75 12-11-76 12-12-75 12-12-76 12-12-76 12-12-75 12-13-76 12-16-75 12-16-72 12-16-75 12-17-75 12-17-75 12-18-75 12-23-75 12-24-75 12-29-76

No. Favor of For 623—Ralph D. Walker, Grand Officers T r a v e l 624—Ks. Blue Cross & Blue Shield, H e a l t h Insurance Plan Masonic Home Wichita 625—Greyhound Bus Lines, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 626—Kansas Heritage Center, Miscellaneous 627—Kaw Valley Bank, Not in Appropriation 628—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary Allowance 629—Greyhound Bus Lines, P o s t a g e & Express 630—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 631—Greyhound Bus Lines, P o s t a g e & Express 632—^Robert W. Dom,me, Foalage & Express 633—Mas. Serv. Bur. Or. Co., Miscellaneous 634—Robert H. Arnold, Gr. Officers Travel E x p e n s e 635—James R. Paulsen, Comm. Masonic Education 636—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Secretary Allowance 637—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 638—Greyhound Bus Lines, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 639—Henry O. B e n n e t t P o s t a g e & Express 640—Kaw Valley Bank, PICA & F W H Taxes 641—Victory Life Ins., Pairking Lot R e n t 642—Fred Pechin, Gr. Lodge Publication Comm 643—Ben W. Graybill, Kansas Mason (Dec.) 644—R. L. Polk, Library Expense 645—A. B. Dick Co., Stationery & P r i n t i n g 646—Kansas H e r i t a g e Center, Miscellaneous 647—Lord's Flowers, Miscellaneous 648—Swank P r i n t i n g , Items for Resale 649—J. M. H a r t Co., Items for Resale 650—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 651—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express (3rd class) 652—Capitol City, Inc., Items for Resale 653—Daily Republican, Kansas Mason to all memebrs 654—J. M. H a r t Co., Items for Resale 656—Office of Student Aid F t . H a y s S t a t e College, Public School Comittee 666—Greyhound Bus Lines, P o s t a g e and E x p r e s s 6 6 7 ^ W . Lloyd Sprague, Comm. on Masonic Education 658—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 669—Robert H. Arnold, Miscellaneous 660—^Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 661—Robert H. Arnold, Gr. Officers Travel Expense 662—Nationwide P a p e r s , Stationery & P r i n t i n g 663—Graphic A r t s , Stationery & P r i n t i n g 664—Daily Republican, History Kansas Masonry 665—^Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 666—Ralph D. Walker, Gr. Officers' Travel E x p e n s e 667—A. L. Lewis, Comm. on Masonic Education 668—John E. Stover, Comm. on Masonic Education 669—Topeka Cemetery, Miscellaneous 670—^Heritage Mfg. Corp., Miscellaneous 671—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Secretary Allowance 6 7 2 — J a m e s R. Paulsen, Comm. on Masonic Education 673—^Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 674—Myron Green Cafe, Comm. on Masonic E d u c 675—Myron Green Cafe, Comm. on Masonic E d u c 676—^Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & Express 677—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 678—Chester T. Kelsey. Masonic Education 679—Wm. F . Mcintosh, Grand Officers' T r a v e l Expense 680—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 681—Gr. Lodge of Mo., Miscellaneous 682—^Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 683—Richard W. F r y , Items for Resale 684—Robert W. Domme, P.M. P , o s t a g e & Express

Amount 477712 66.54 6.60 61.80 38,921.20 496.39 4.95 1.30 4.36 1.30 2.05 187.86 40.00 496.39 525.00 4.35 50.00 313.85 90.00 25.00 250.00 12.00 49.69 34.76 14.55 22.50 461.73 16.10 40.00 116.34 2,425.45 1,332.06 200.00 4.95 31.26 350.00 33.00 6-99 194.08 341.42 40.20 4,756.45 12.28 228.88 12.50 49.38 50.00 80.85 496.39 17.14 7.00 38.46 51.80 100.00 4.90 17.03 84.79 10.00 315.56 4.10 39.42 2.00

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12- •30 - 7 5 12.-30 - 7 5 12- •30 - 7 5 12- •30 - 7 5 12- •30 - 7 5 12- •30-- 7 5 1-• 2 -76 1-• 5--76 1-• 5 .- 7 5 1-• 6 --76 1- 6- •76

1- 7-76 1- 7-76 1- 7-76 1- 7-76 1- 7-76 1- 7-76 1- 8-76 1-12-76 1-12-76 1-12-76 1-14-76 1-15-76 1-15-76 1-15-76 1-15-76 1-15-76 1-16-76 1-16-76 1-16-76 1-20-76 1-20-76 1-20-76 1-20-76 1-21-76 1-22-76 1-22-76 1-22-76 1-22-76 1-24-76 1-24-76 1-24-76 1-24-76 1-26-76 1-27-76 1-29-76 1-29-76 1-29-76 1-29-76 1-29-76 1-29-76 1-29-76 1-29-76 1-29-76 1-30-76 1-30-76 1-30-76 1-30-76 1-30-76 1-30-76 1-30-76 1-30-76 1-30-76

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No. Favor of For Amount 685—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , . G r . S e c r e t a r y ' s Allowance 549.46 686—Robert H. Arnold, Gr. M a s t e r ' s Allowance 180.66 687—Ben W. Graybill, K a n s a s Mason 47.07 6 8 8 — W m . E. Montgomery, Gr. T r e a s u r e r ' s Allowance 47.07 689—Victory Life Ins., P a r k i n g Lot R e n t 90.00 690—Kaw Valey Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 339.48 691—Fred Pechin, Gr. Lodge Publications Comm 25.00 692—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and E x p r e s s 1.80 693—Kansas Blue Cross, H e a l t h I n s u r a n c e 1,684.44 694—Robert W. Dom,me, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 500.00 6 9 5 — F a r m i s , Computerization 140.00 696—Ronald E . W h i t e , L e c t u r e r s F e e & Expense 26.00 697—Macoy Publishing Co., Gr. M a s t e r s Apron $225.00 I t e m s for Resale 629.09 861.59 698—Graphic A r t s , Inc., Stationery & P r i n t i n g 5.59 699—McElroy's Inc., Building Repair 875.90 700—Donaldson's, Miscellaneous E x p e n s e 7.25 701—Cleo F . Clark, Capital I m p r o v e m e n t 760.60 702—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 90.00 7 0 3 — K s . Masonic Home, Miscellaneous 3.00 704—Pitney Bowers, P o s t a g e and E x p r e s s 35.71 706—J. M. H a r t , Co., Stationery & P r i n t i n g 72.46 706—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , S e c r e t a r y s Allowance 493.91 707—Cecil S. Carter, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees and Expense 26.00 708—^Ronald E. W h i t e , L e c t u r e r ' s Fees and Exxpense 42.00 7 0 9 — F r a n k T. Moore, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees and Expense 58.00 710—L. D. Winegardner, L e c t u r e r ' s Fees and Expense 33.00 7 1 1 — J . Paul Carver, Masonic Education 33.50 712—Eugene E. Carlson, Masonic Education 37.99 713—G. G. Tauber Company, A n n u a l Communication .^ 118.48 714—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, T r a n s f e r of funds t o Savings . . 70,000.00 715—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 300.00 716—Cecil S. Carter, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 28.76 7 1 7 — F r a n k T. Moore, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 50.00 718—Robert M. Schroeder, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 62.63 719—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 6.70 720—L. D. Winegardner, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e & Expense 39.50 7 2 1 — H a r r y Klitzner Co., I t e m s for Resale 953.16 722—Daily Republican, K a n s a s Mason 2,425.45 7 2 3 — K a n s a s Univ. S t u d e n t Aid, Comm. on Public Schools . . . 500.00 724—A. Franklin Baldwin, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e & Expense 48.57 7 2 5 — J a m e s W. Robbins, Masonic Education 22.80 7 2 6 — W m . F. Mcintosh, Gr. Officers Travel 25.81 7 2 7 — K a w Valley St. Bank, N o t in Appropriation 175,000.00 728—Dir. Taxation, Ks. With. Tax 26.40 729—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 600.00 730—Ronald White, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 68.46 731—Cecil S. Carter, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 26.25 7 3 2 — F r a n k T. Moore, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 66.80 733—Robert M. Schroeder, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 46.63 734—Robert H. Arnold, Gr. Officers Travel 81.17 735—Lord's Flowers, Miscellaneous 14.09 736—Ben W. Graybill, K a n s a s Mason to Members 250.00 737—Ben W. Graybill, K a n s a s Mason t o Members 331.78 738—Kaw Valley St. Bank. W a r r a n t s n o t Approp 30,000.00 739—Victory Life, P a r k i n g Lot 90.00 740—^Rock Island T r a n s i t , P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 58.91 741—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Secretary's Allowance 493.91 742—Triangle P r i n t i n g , A n n u a l Communication ;.. 70.64 743—KSU, Aids Serv., Comm. on Public Schools 200.00 744—Ks. Masonic Home, Miscellaneous 158.36 745—Conf. of Gr. M a s t e r s , Gr. Master & Gr. Sec. Conf 180.00 746—Conf. of Gr. Sec., Gr. Masteo- & Gr. Sec. Conf 60.00 7 4 7 — K a w VaUey St. Bank, W a r r a n t s n o t in Approp 1,700.00

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WARRANT ACCOVSTS—continued Date 1-30-76 1-30-76 2- 2-76 2- 4-76 2- 4-76 2- 4-76 2- 4-76 2- 4-76 2- 4-76 2- 4-76 2- 4-7C 2- 4-76 2- 6-76 2- 5-76 2- 5-76 2- 6-76 2- 6-76 2- 6-76 2- 6-76 2- 6-76 2- 6-76 2- 6-76 2- 6-76 2- 6-76 2- 6-76 2- 6-76 2- 9-76 2- 9-76 2-10-76 2-10-76 2-10-76 2-10-76 2-10-76 2-10-76 2-10-76 2-10-76 2-10-76 2-10-76 2-11-76 2-13-76 2-11-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76

no. F a v o r of For 748—Garnette E. Greene, L e c t u r e r ' s P e e 749—Leslie M. Heisz, Comm. on Masonic Educ 7B0—Kaw Valley Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 751—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 752—Cecil S. Carter, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e & Expense 753—Robert M. Schroeder, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee & Expense 754—Garnette E. Greene, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee & Expense 755—Earl M. Sitton, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e & E x p e n s e 756—Durward C. Danielson, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee & E x p e n s e 757—Ronald E. White, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee & E x p e n s e 758—Frank T. Moore, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e & E x p e n s e 759—L. Glenn J e n k i n s , L e c t u r e r ' s F e e & E x p e n s e 760—Orient Lodge No. 51, Miscell. (Over P a y m e n t '75) 761—Lawrence Winegardner, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e & E x p e n s e 762—Harvey L. Henderson, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee & E x p e n s e 763—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 764—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e & Express 765—Henry O. Bennett, P o s t a g e & E x p r e s s 766—Graphic A r t s , Stationery & P r i n t i n g 767—Data Science Corp., Computerization 768—Bus. Envelope Mfg., I t e m s For R e s a l e 769—Otis Elevator Co., Building Repair 770—Ralph D. Walker, Grand Officers' Travel 771—City of Topeka, A n n u a l Communication 772—Fred Pechin, Gr. Lodge Publications 7 7 3 — P i t t s b u r g Glass Co., Capital I m p r o v e m e n t s 744—Clifford A. Ramsey, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e & Expense 775—^Robert H. Arnold, Grand Officers Travel 776—Geo. Washington Mem., Geo. W a s h i n g t o n Memorial F u n d 777—J. Clyde Bradbury, Masonic Education . . : 778—A. O. Arnold, Jr., Masonic Education 779—A. O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Officers' T r a v e l 780—Wm. F . Mcintosh, Gr. Officers' T r a v e l 781—King Travel Agency, Gr. Master & Gr. Sec. Conf 782—^Robert H. Arnold, Gr. Master & Gr. Sec. Conf 783—Ralph D. Walker, Gr. M a s t e r & Gr. Sec. Conf 784—A. O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. M a s t e r & Gr. Sec. Conf 785—F. D. H a g g a r d , Masonic Education 786—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 787—A. O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary Allowance 788—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and E x p r e s s 789—Walter H. Berger, Comm. on Public Schools 790-—Richard A. Porter, Comm. on Masonic Education 791—Andrew E. Olson, Comm. on Masonic Education 792—Rollin Ashley, Comm. on Masonic E d u c a t i o n 793—Norris N. Loyd, Comm. on Masonic Education 794—Bernard F . Pelton, Comm. on Masonic Education 795—Charles G. Millsap, Comm. on Masonic Education 796—John E. M a s t e r s , Comm. on Masonic Education 797—E. E u g e n e P u c k e t t , Comm. onMasonic Education 798—Dale F . Langley, Comm. on Masonic Education 799—Robert D. H u g h e s , Comm. on Masonic Education 800—Orville K. Landon, Comm. on Masonic Education 801—Oscar C. Warfel, Comm. on Masonic Education 802—Wm. Lloyd Sprague, Comm. on Masonic Education 8 0 3 — E m m e t t W. Crabtree, Comm. on Masonic Education . . . . 804—Raymond R. Haden, Comm. on Masonic Education . . . . . . 805—Paul L. Furbeck, Comm. on Masonic Education 806—Lon L. Dicks, Comm. on Masonic Education 807—Wm. J. H r o v a t , Comm. on Masonic E d u c a t i o n 808—C. Lester Houghton, Comm. on Masonic Education 809—David Smith, Comm. on Masonic E d u c a t i o n 810—Alfred H. Slough, Comm. on Masonic Education 811-—Dwight Burton, Comm. on Masonic Education

Amount 66.25 46.46 313.85 23.40 32.50 53.25 47.50 159.08 75.75 54.75 33.25 27.75 45.00 83.50 222.63 1.31 10.40 25.00 86.97 7,939.75 451.50 285.00 435.50 576.00 25.00 7,952.65 196.28 522.45 1,200.00 22.50 22.89 84.60 28.75 1,146.60 26.70 408.90 217.80 68.00 21.30 493.91 300.00 21.B0 20.00 15.50 40.00 53.50 43.76 41.25 46.25 36.25 34.50 30.00 85.76 28.26 61.25 17.60 15.76 7.60 7.50 16.25 17.50 10-00 20.60 17.50

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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—tonc/urfgfj Date 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-12-76 2-18-76 2-19-76 2-19-76 2-19-76 2-19-76 2-19-76 2-19-76

No. F a v o r of For 812—Byron Walker, Comm. on Masonic Education 813—Walter A. T e g t m e y e r , Comm. on Masonic Education 814—Delbert W . Berry, Comm. on Masonic Education . . 815—David E. Casey, Comm. on Masonic Education 8 1 6 — H u r l b u t K. Graves, Comm. on Masonic Education . . 817—Harlan S. McNinch, Comm. on Masonic Education . . 818—John K. T e a g a r d e n , Comm. on Masonic Education . . 819—David N. Lohr, Comm. on Masonic Education 8 2 0 — E . Eugene Ulery, Comm. on Masonic Education . . . . 821—Rodney G. Bracelin, Comm. on Masonic Education . . 8 2 2 — H u b e r t Beyer, Comm. on Masonic Education 8 2 3 — W m . R. Brown, Comm. on Masonic Education 8 2 4 — F . Leon McBride, Comm, on Masonic Education . . . . 825—Carl E. Price, Comm. on Masonic Education 826—Carl W. S t u d e b a k e r , Masonic Education 827—Kenneth M. McBratney, Masonic Education 828—Raymond E. Stillwell, Masonic Education 829—Robert L. Bame, Masonic Education 830—Geo C. Clinesmith, Masonic Education 831—Ray O. Sumner, Masonic Education 832—Leonard L. Booth, Masonic E d u c a t i o n 833—Doyle Longhofer, Masonic Education 834—Joseph B. Detrixhe, Masonic Education 835—Charles W. Gutsch, Masonic E d u c a t i o n 836—Charles J . KidwelJ, Masonic Education 8 3 7 — J a m e s H. L u n d y , Masonic Education 8 3 8 — W a y n e E. Fuller, Masonic Education 839—Larry E. Vickrey, Masonic Education 840—Robert C. Brown, Masonic Education 8 4 1 — W a y n e W. Grindol, Masonic Education 842—A. J. Fieser, Jr., Masonic Education 843—Even B. E s t e s , Masonic Education 844—Charles H . Wille, Masonic Education 84 5—Howard G. Gary, Masonic Education 846—Norman Bainter, Masonic Education 847—John H. Schroeder, Masonic Education 848—Virgil W. Dobson, Masonic Education 849—Bill Beamgard, Masonic Education 850—Lloyd D. Crall, Masonic Education 851—Lavern D. Fox, Masonic Education 852—Dwayne F . Doty, Masonic Education 853—Robert W. Domme, P.M., P o s t a g e & Express 8 5 4 — H a r t n e t t Co., I t e m s for Resale 855—Durward C. Danielson, Lecturer*s Fee 856—L. D. W i n e g a r d n e r , L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 857—Robert M. Schroeder, L e c t u r e r ' s Fee 858—Cecil S. Carter, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e 8 5 9 — F r a n k T. Moore, L e c t u r e r ' s F e e

Amount 24.00 31.25 46.00 42.50 62.50 37.50 62.50 47.50 76.75 62.50 36.25 62.50 60.00 73.00 50.00 32.50 28.00 34.75 45.00 40.00 30.00 33.75 75.25 15.00 25.00 31.25 25.00 11.00 22.50 18.76 28.50 27.60 •20.00 22.50 60.00 65.00 61.26 63.50 42.50 65.26 27.50 12.00 ,445.75 31.00 47.63 43.50 32.75 38.75

BUDGET ACCOUNT Date ' 2-26-75 2-26-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-75 2-27-75 2-27-75 2-27-76 2-27-76

No. Favor of For 501—Void 5 0 2 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , B u d g e t — P h o n e 503—Henry O. Bennett, Office & Library 604—David L. Recob, Office & Library 605—Donella Glenn, Office & L i b r a r y 506—Lillian Wiant, Office & L i b r a r y 607—Sharon Schoonover, Office & Library 508—Terri Dalquest, Office & Library 509—Terry L. Brune, Office & L i b r a r y

Amount $

22.72 245.02 245.02 205.94 169.77 186.43 167.67 119.16

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B U D G E T ACCOUNT—continued Date 2-27-75 2-27-75 2-27-76 2-27-75 2-27-76 3- 5-75 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3- 6-75 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3 - 5-76 3- 5-75 3- 5-75 3- 6-75 3- 5-75 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3- 5-75 3- 6-75 3- 6-75 3- 5-75 3- 5-75 3- 5-75 3- 5-75 3- 5-75 3-18-75 3-28-75 3-28-75 3-28-75 3-28-75 3-28-75 3-28-76 3-28-75 3-28-75 3-28-75 3-28-76 3-28-76 3-28-76 3-28-76 4- 9-76 4- 9-75 4- 9-75 4- 9-76 4- 9-75 4- 9-75 4- 9-75 4- 9-75 4- 9-75 4-10-75 4-14-75 4-14-75 4-14-75 4-14-75 4-14-75 4-14-75 4-14-75 4-14-75 4-14-76 4-17-76 4-18-75 4-18-76 4-21-76 4-21-76

No. F a v o r of War 510—Elton Werner, Office & Library 611—Marjorie D. Arnold, Office and Library 512—Kaw Valley Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 513—Charles McGinness, Retirement 514—Kenneth Pomeroy, Retirement 515—City of Topeka, Utilities 516—Kansas Power & Light, Utilities 617—Kansas Power & Light, Utilities 518—Southwestern Bell, Utilities 619—^Brown Tree Service, Supplies & Serv 520—Serv. Ind. Rental & Klient Supp., Supplies & Serv 621—American Linen Supply, Supplies & Serv 622—Int. Business Machines, Supplies & Serv 523—Modern Office Methods Supplies & Serv 624—Nationwide Papers, Supplies & Serv 626—Capitol City, Supplies & Serv 526—Henry O. Bennett, Office & Library 627—David L. Recob, Office & Library 628—Donnella Glenn, Office & Library 529—Lillian H. Wiant, Office & Library 530—Sharon Schoonover, Office & Library 531—Terri Dalquest, Office & Library 532—Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 633—Elton Werner, Office & Library 534—Marjorie D. Arnold, Office & Library . .536—George R. Viar, Office & Library 636—Forrest D. Haggard, Telephone 537—Henry O. Bennett, Office & L i b r a r y 538—David L. Recob, Office & Library 539—Donnella Glenn, Office & Library 640—Lilliam H. Waint, Office & Library 541—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & Library 542—Terri A. Dalquest, Office & Library 443—Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 544—Elton Werner, Office & Library 645—George Viar, Office & Library 646—Edna Pierson, Office & Library 547—Kaw Valley State Bank, FICA & F W H Tax 648—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 649—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, R e t i r m e n t 650—Ks. Power & Light Co., Utilities 551—Southwestern Bell Co., Utilities 552—Brown Tree Service Supplies & Service 553—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies & Service 554—Nationwide Papers, Supplies & Service 555—Crane & Company, Supplies & Service 656—Serv. Ind. & Klein Towel, Supplies & Service 667—Modern Office Methods, Supplies & Service 668—Topeka Supply Boiler Co., Supplies & Service 659—Forrest D. Haggard, Utilities 560—Henry O. Bennett, Office & Library 661—David- L. Recob, Office & Library 662—Donella Glenn, Office & Library 563—Lillian Wiant, Office & Supplies 664—Sharon Kaye Schoonover, Office & Library 566—Terri Ann Dalquest, Office & Library 666—Elton W. Werner, Office & Library 667—Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 568—George R. Viar, Office & Library 569—^Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA Taxes 670—Ks. Emp. & Sec. Fund, Soc. Sec. & Empl. Tax 671—Director of Taxation, Kansas S W H Tax 572—City W a t e r Dept., Utilities 573—Southwestern Bell, Utilities

Amount 188.16 78.98 1,029.55 175.00 175.00 4.00 92.73 266.52 293.01 10.00 4.40 5.69 44.71 71.47 286.23 142.64 245.02 245.02 206.94 169.77 186.43 167.67 113.56 197.86 189.96 189.96 25.33 41.44 245.02 205.94 169.77 186.43 167.67 119.59 188.16 41.44 44.79 1,005.96 176.00 175.00 162.67 344.38 10.00 58.36 112.46 20.93 4.40 108.94 8.69 25.60 24.00 256.33 216.51 177.59 195.74 175.99 167.32 126.60 60.44 42.88 115.47 70.35 7.25 244.76

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

BUDGET ACCOUNT—continued Date 4-21-75 4-21-75 4-29-75 4-29-75 4-29-75 4-29-75 4-29-76 4-29-76 4-29-75 4-29-75 4-29-75 4-29-75 5- 1-75 5- 5-75 5- 5-75 5- 5-75 5- 5-75 5- 5-75 5- 5-75 6- 6-75 5-14-75 5-14-75 5-14-75 6-14-75 5-14-75 5-14-75 5-14-75 5-14-75 5-20-75 5-22-75 5-23-75 5-29-75 5-29-75 5-29-75 5-29-75 6-29-75 5-29-76 6-29-75 5-29-75 6-29-75 5-29-75 6-29-75 5-29-75 6- 4-76 4-76 4-75 4-75 4-76 4-76 4-75 4-75 6-10-75 6-13-75 6-13-75 6-13-75 6-13-75 6-13-76 6-13-76 6-13-75 6-13-75 6-13-75 6-17-75 6-27-75 6-27-75

No. F a v o r of For 674—Addresograph Multigraph, Supplies & Serv 575—Business Envelope Manuf., Supplies & Serv 576—David L. Recob, Office & Library 677—Donella Glenn, Office & Library 578—Lilliand W i a n t , Office & Library 579—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office &Library 580—Terri A. Dalquest, Office & Library 581—Elton Werenr, Office & Library 582—Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 583—^Chas. S. McGinness, R e t i r e m e n t 584—Kenneth L. Pomeroy, R e t i r e m e n t 585—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA & F W H Tax 5 8 6 — F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , Supplies 587—City of Topeka, Utilities 688—Kansas Power & Light, Utilities 589—Serv. I n d s . Rental & Klein, Serv. & Supplies 690—Bus. E n v l . Manuf., Serv. & Supplies 591—Crane & Co., Serv. & Supplies 592—^Nationwide a P p e r s , Serv. & Supplies 593—Brown T r e e Service, Serv. & Supplies 594—David L. Recob, Office & Library 595—Donella Glenn, Office & Library 596—Lillian H . Wiant, Office & Library 597—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & Library 598—Terri Ann Dalquest, Office & Library 699—Elton W. W e r n e r , Office & Library 600—Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 601—Andrea J. Davenport, Office & Library 602—Director of Taxation, K a n s a s S t a t e Taxes 603—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & Library 604—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Supplies 605—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 606—David L. Recob, Office & Library 607—Donella R. Glenn, Office & Library 608—Lillian H . Wiant, Office & Library 609—Terri A. Dalquest, Office & Library 610—Andrea Davenport, Office & Library 611—Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 612—George R. Viar, Office & Library 613—Henry O. Bennett, Office & Library 614—Charles McGinness, Retirement 615—Kenneth Pomeroy, R e t i r e m e n t 616—Brown Tree Service, Supplies & Service 617—Sw. Bell Telephone Co., Office & Library 618—Topeka W a t e r D e p a r t m e n t , Office & Library 619—Kansas Power & L i g h t Co., Office & Library 620—Brown Tree Service, Supplies & Services 621—Service Ind. Supply, Supplies & Services 622—Voided 623—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies & Services 624—Crane & Company, Supplies & Services 625—Nationwide P a p e r s , Supplies & Services 626—^David L. Recob, Office and Library 627—Donella R. Glenn, Office and Library 628—Lillian H . Wiant, Office and Library 629—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 630—Andrae J. Davenport, Office and Library 631—Terry L. B r u n e , Office and Library 632—George R. Viar, Office and Library 6 3 3 — K a n s a s Power & Light, Office and Library 634—Ripley's, Supplies and Services 635—Shawnee County T r e a s u r e r , Real e s t a t e taxes 636—David L. Recob, Office & Library 637—Donella R. Glenn, Office & Library

Amount 251.66 286.22 256.33 216.61 177.69 195.74 175.99 157.32 126.60 175.00 176.00 847.84 18.00 4.20 89.68 4.40 282.67 69.79 72.68 10.00 262.83 225.41 193.49 206.04 187.09 169.92 138.55 113.64 100.00 206.04 7.47 738.20 262.83 225.40 193.49 177.09 207.88 158.45 60.00 30.00 176.00 175.00 20.00 231.37 6.83 100.43 10.00 4.54 291.13 19.93 346.69 262.83 226.40 193.49 206.04 207.88 168.45 87.78 4.91 1.97 2,644.98 262.83 225.40

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GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

6 -27 -76 G- 2 7 - 7 6 6 •27 -76 6. - 2 7 - 7 6 6 -27 -75 6 -27 -75 6 -27 -75 6 -27 -75 6 -27 -76 7 - 8-7S 7. - 8 - 7 6 7 ' - 8- 7 6 - 8- 7 5 - 8- 7 5 7- - 8 - 7 6 ?• - 8 - 7 6 1- - 8 - 7 5 7- • 8 - 7 6 7- • 8 - 7 5 7- - 8 - 7 6 7- • 8 .- 7 5 7- - 8.- 7 5 7- - 8 - 7 5 7-• l O . - 7 5 7- • 1 0 - 7 5 7-• 1 0 - 7 5 7-• 1 1 - 7 5 7-• 1 4 • 7 5 7-• 1 4 - 7 5 7-•14- • 7 6 7-•14- • 7 6 7-•14- • 7 6 7-.14.•75 7- 14-•75 7 - • 1 4 .• 7 5 7-•17.•75 7- 21^• 7 5 7- 2 1 ^ •75 7 - •24- •75 7- 2 4 - •75 7- 28^.76 7- 30- •75 7- 30^ •75 7- 30-• 75 7 - 30^ •76 7 - 3 0 - •76 7 - 3 0 ^ •76 7 - 30^ •76 7 - 3 0 - •75 7- 30- 75 7 - 3 0 - •76 8- 4- 76 8- 5- 75 8 - 5 - •76 8- 5- 76 8- 5- 76 8- 5- 76 8- 6- 7 5 8- 6- 7 6 8- 5- 76 8- 5- 75 8- 6- 75 8- 5- 75 8- 6- 7 5

No. Favor of For 638—Lillian H . Wiant, Office & Library 639—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & Library 640—Andrea Davenport, Office & Library 641—Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 642—George R. Viar, Office & Library 6 4 3 — M a r g a r e t P. Owens, Office & Library 644—Kaw Valley Bank, Office & Library 645—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 646—Kenneth N, Pomeroy, Retirement 647—Kansas Power & Light, Office & Library 648—City W a t e r Department, Office & Library 648-A—Kiene & Bradley P a r t n e r s h i p Budget Account 649—S.W. Bell Telephone Co., Office & Library 650—Brown Tree Service, Supplies & Services 651—Service Ind. Rental, Supplies & Services 6 5 2 ^ A . B . Dick Company, Supplies & Services 653—Crane & Company, Supplies & Services 664—Hall Lithographing Co., Supplies & Services 655—Vorse H e a t i n g , Supplies & Services 656—Peacock Linen Supply, Supplies & Services 667—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies & Services 668^—Bossier & Associates, Clerk hire for Computerization . . 659—Roach H a r d w a r e Supplies & Services 660—Robert W a r r e n , Office & Library 661—Roy Conaway, Office & Library 662—Nationwide P a p e r s , Supplies & Services 663—Bossier & Associates, Computerization 664—David L. Hecob, Office & Library 665—Donella R. Glenn, Office & Library 666—Lillian H . W i a n t , Office & Library 667—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & Library 668—Andrea J. Davenport, Office & Library 669—Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 670—George R. Viar, Office & Library 6 7 1 — M a r g a r e t P . Owens, Office & Library 6 7 2 — M a r g a r e t P . Owens, Office & Library 673—SW Bell Telephone, Utilities 674—Bossier & Associates, Computerization 675—Kansas Dept. of Revenue, Kansas Income Tax 676—Kansas E m p l o y m e n t Securtiy Employment Security T a x . 677-—Bossier & Associates, Computerization 678-—David L. Recob, Office and Library 679—Donella R. Glenn, Office and Library 680—Lillian H . Wiant, Office and Library 681-^-Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 6 8 2 - ^ A n d r e a J. Davenport, Office and Library 683—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 684—George R. Viar, Office and Library 686—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 686—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 687—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA and F W H Taxes 688—Blosser & Associates, Computerization 689—Brown Tree Service, Supplies & Services 690—City W a t e r Department, Utilities 691—Modern Office Methods, Supplies & Services 692—Business Envelope Mfg., Supplies & Services 693—Service Ind. Rental, Supplies & Services 694—A.B. Dick Company, Supplies & Services 696—Crane and Company, Supplies & Services 696—Peacock Linen Supply, Supplies & Services 697—Lyie M. Baker Agency, Building I n s u r a n c e 698—Nationwide Papers, Supplies & Services 699—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies & Services 700—Lyle M. Baker Agency, Building I n s u r a n c e

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193.49 206.04 207.88 176.60 110.23 107.47 709.58 175.00 175.00 122.56 4.10 168.75 184.41 10.00 4.56 365.84 22.20 54.86 64.43 31.06 32.33 389.74 2.66 16.00 15.00 88.42 222.73 262.88 225.40 193.49 206.04 207.88 176.60 132.68 121.28 47.45 188.19 324.61 163.90 78.54 229.36 262.83 225.40 193.49 206.04 207.88

176.60 132.68 176.00 176.00 736.35 297.96 10.00 12.35 181.13 206.12 4.40 71.24 226.24 2.6B 613.00 62.88 54.14 84.00

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March

BUDGET ACCOVNT—continued Date 8- 7-75 8- 8-75 8-14-75 8-14-75 8-14-76 8-14-75 8-14-75 8-14-75 8-14-76 8-19-76 8-19-75 8-22-75 8-26-75 8-29-75 8-29-75 8-29-76 8-29-75 8-29-75 8-29-75 8-29-75 8-29-75 8-29-75 8-29-76 8-29-75 9- 4-75 9- 4-76 9- 4-75 9- 4-75 9- 4-75 4-75 4-75 9 - 4-75 9- 8175 9-11-75 9-11-75 9-11-75 9-11-75 9-11-75 9-11-76 9-11-75 9-17-75 9-22-75 9-25-75 9-25-75 9-25-75 9-25-75 9-25-76 9-25-75 9-26-75 9-26-76 9-29-75 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-75 10- 9-75 10- 9-76 10- 9-76 10- 9-76 10- 9-76 10- 9-75 10- 9-75 10- 9-75 10- 9-75 10- 9-75

No. F a v o r of For 701—Kiene & Bradley P a r t n e r s h i p B u d g e t Account 702—^Roach H a r d w a r e , Supplies & Services 703—David L. Recob, Office & L i b r a r y 704—Donella R. Glenn, Office & Library 705—Lillian H . Wiant, Office & Library 706—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & Library 707—Andrea J . Davenport, Office & Library 7 0 8 — T e r r y L. Brune, Office & Library 709—George R. Viar, Office & Library 7 1 0 — K a n s a s Power & Light, Utilities 711—Bossier & Associates, Computerization 712—SW Bell Telephone Co., Utilities 713—Bossier & Associates, Computerization 714—David L. Recob, Office and Library 715—Donella R. Glenn, Office and Library 716—Lillian H . Wiant, Office and L i b r a r y 717—Andrea J. Davenport, Office and Library 718—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office a n d Library 719—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 720—George R. Viar, Office and Library 721—Charles S. McGinneas, Retirement 722—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, R e t i r e m e n t 723—Bossier & Associates, Computerization 724—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, FICA and F W H Taxes 725—City W a t e r Department, Utilities 7 2 6 — K a n s a s Power & Light Co., Utilities 727—Brown Tree Service, Supplies Services 728—Peacock Linen Supply, Supplies & Services 729—Service Rental Supply, Supplies & Services 730—Nationwide Papers, Supplies & Services 731—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies & Services 732—IBM Corporation, Supplies & Services 733—Blosaer a n d Associates, Computerization 734—David L. Recob, Office and Library 735—Donella R. Clenn, Office and Library 736—Lillian H. Wiant, Office and Library 737—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 738—Andrea J. Davenport, Office and Library 739—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 740—George R. Viar, Office and Library 741—Elton W. Werner, Office and Library 742—Modern Office Methods, Supplies & Services 7 4 3 — D a t a Science Corp., Supplies & Services 744—Grace D. Davis, Clerk Service ( B u d g e t ) 745—David L. Recob, Office & Library 747—Lillian H. Wiant, Office & Library 748—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & L i b r a r y 749—Andrea J. Davenport, Office & Library 7 5 0 — T e r r y L. B r u m e . Office & Library 751—George R. Viar, Office & Library 762—Flossie Bennett, Office & Library 753—Charles S. McGinness, R e t i r e m e n t 754—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, R e t i r e m e n t 755—Kaw Valley Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 756—Capital City, Inc., Supplies & Services 7 5 7 — S W Bell Telephone Co., Utilities 7 5 8 — K a n s a s Power & Light, Utilities 759—City W a t e r Dept., Utilities 760—Brown Tree Service, Supplies & Services 7 6 1 — J . M. H a r t Co., Inc., Supplies & Services 762—Nationwide Papers, Inc., Supplies & Services 763—A.B. Dick, Co., Supplies & Services 764—Service Ind. Rental, Supplies & Services 765—Crane and Company, Supplies & Services

Amount 47.63 4.13 262.83 225.40 193.49 206.04 207.88 176.60 132.68 224.95 236.00 299.43 118.00 262.83 225.40 193.49 207.88 206.04 129.06 132.68 175.00 176.00 118.00 687.65 6.90 302.35 10.00 3.19 4.40 190.09 3.11 51.96 94.40 262.83 225.40 193.49 206.04 113.64 70.61 132.68 9600 91.71 1 ,366.14 35.00 262.83 193.49 206.04 207.88 108.27 132.68 87.66 176.00 175.00 634.36 967.89 205.59 146.04 14.49 10.00 66.93 28.01 69.12 4.75 36.71

1975-76

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

BUDGET Date 1 0 - - 9- 7 5 10 - 9- 7 6 1 0 . - 9- 7 5 1 0 - - 9- 7 5 10 -14 -75 10 -14 -75 10--14 - 7 5 10 •14 -75 10 -14 -76 10--14 -76 10- •14 - 7 5 10-•IB -75 10-•15 -75 10--21 -76 10- -30 -75 10- -30 -76 10- -30 -76 10- -30.-75 10- •30 - 7 5 10- •30 • 7 5 10- •30 - 7 5 10- •30 • 7 6 1 0 - •30-• 7 5 lo- • 3 0 . • 7 5 l l - • 6-- 7 5 1 1 - • 6-• 7 5 1 1 - • 6-- 7 6 1 1 - • 6-• 7 5 1 1 - • 6-• 7 5 1 1 - • 6 .• 7 5 1 1 - • 6 .• 7 5 1 1 - • 6^- 7 5 1 1 - • 6-- 7 5 1 1 - • 6-- 7 5 1 1 - • 6-- 7 5 1 1 - • 6-• 7 5 1 1 - • 7 -• 7 5 1 1 - • 1-• 7 6 1 1 - • l l ^• 7 5 1 1 - • 1 4 -• 7 5 11- 14.• 75 1 1 - .14.•76 1 1 - 14-•75 1 1 - 14-•75 1 1 - 14-•75 1 1 - 14- •75 1 0 - 2 4 - •76 1 1 - .26- •76 1 1 - 26- • 7 5 1 1 - 16- • 7 5 1 1 - 26-•76 1 1 - 26^ 7 5 1 1 - 26^ •75 1 1 - 2 6 - •76 1 1 - 2 6 - •75 1 1 - 26- 75 1 1 - 26- 76 1 1 - 26- 75 1 2 - 1- 7 6 1 2 - 1- 7 5 1 2 - 1- 75 1 2 - 1- 7 5 1 2 - 1- 7 5

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ACCOVNT—continued

No. Favor of For 766—Modern Office Methods, Supplies & Services 767—Peacock Linen Supply, Supplies & Services 767—J. C. Darling Co., Supplies & Services 769—Dictaphone Corp., Supplies & Services 771—David L. Recob, Office & Library 772—Donella R. Glenn, Office & Library 773—Lillian H. Wiant, Office & Library 774—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & Library 775—Andrea J. Davenport, Office & Library 776—'Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 777—George R. Viar, Office & Library 778—Director of Taxation (Ks) Withholding Tax 779—Kans. Employment Security U n e m p l o y m e n t I n s u r a n c e 780—SW Bell Telephone Co., Utilities 781 t h r u 786 n o t issued 787—David L. Recob, Office & Library 788—Donella R. Glenn, Office & Library 789—Lillian H. Wiant, Office & L i b r a r y 790—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & Library 791—Andrea J. Davenport, Office & Library 792—Terry L. Brune, Office & L i b r a r y 793—George R. Viar, Office & Library 794—Charles S. McGinness, Office & Library 795—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Office & L i b r a r y 796—Kaw Valley Bank, FICA and F W H Taxes 797—City W a t e r Dept., Utilities 798—Kansas Power & Light, Utilities 799—Brown Tree Service, Supplies & Services 800—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies & Services 801—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies & Services 802—Peacock Linen Supply, Supplies & Services Chuck Hoffmeister, Supplies & Services 804—^Raychem, Inc., Supplies & Services 805—Commercial Office Supply, Supplies & Services 806—Modern Office Methods, Supplies & Services 807—Crane and Company, Supplies & Services 808—Serv. Ind. Rental, Supplies & Services 809—Nationwide Papers, Supplies & Services 810—J. M. H a r t Company, Supplies & Services 811—Bossier & A s s o c , Clerk H i r e 812—David L. Recob, Office & Library 813—Donella R. Glenn, Office & Library 814—Lillian R. Wiant, Office & Library 815—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & Library 816—Andrea J. Davenport, Office & Library 817—Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 818—George R. Viar, Office & L i b r a r y 819—Bossier & A s s o c , Budget 820—David L. Recob, Office & Library 821—Donella R. Glenn, Office & Library 822—Lillian H. Wiant, Office & Library 823—Sharon K, Schoonover, Office & Library 824—Andrea J. Davenport, Office & Library 825—Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 826—George R. Viar, Office & Library 827—Charles S. McGinness R e t i r m e n t 828—Kaw Valley Bank, FICA and F W H Taxes 829—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, R e t i r e m e n t 830—Bell Telephone Co., Utilities 831—Brown Tree Service, Supplies & Services 832—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies & Services 833—Addressograph Multigraph Supplies & Services 834—IBM Corporation, Supplies & Services 835—^Raychem, Inc., Supplies & Services

Amount 88.25 1.49 1.40 52.79 262.83 225.40 193.49 206.04 207.88 70.61 132.68 41.35 53.57 156.09 262.83 225.40 193.49 206.04 207.88 70.61 132.68 175.00 175.00 643.15 13.28 249.06 10.00 34.32 120.34 2.73 323.82 48.11 9.37 46.48 22.98 9.20 93.69 68.31 101.78 262.83 225.40 193.49 206.04 207.88 70.61 132.68 79.00 262.83 225.40 193.49 206.04 207.88 70.61 132.68 175.00 654.71 175.00 197.06 10.00 42.44 123.81 180.09 8.24

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March

B U D G E T ACCOVlSir—continued 12 - 1-75 12 - 1-75 12 - 2 -75 12 - 2-75 12 - 3-76 12 - 3-75 12 - 3-75 12 - 2-75 12 - 2-76 12 - 8 -75 12 - 8-75 12 -10 -75 12 -11 -75 12 -11 -75 12 -12 -75 12 -12 -75 12 -12 -75 12 -12 -75 12 -12 -75 12.-12 -76 12 -12 -75 12 -12 -75 12 -16 -75 12 -16 -75 12.•17 -75 12-• 2 2-75 12--22 -75 12-• 2 2-75 12-• 23-75 12-• 24--76 12-.24--75 12-.29.-76 12-•SO--76 12-• 30--76 12-• 30--75 12- SO-•75 12- SO-•76 12- SO-•76 12- SO-• 75 12- SO-• 75 12- 30-•76 12- 30-•75 12- 30-•75 1- 2- 76 1- 2-• 7 6 1- 2-•76 1- 2- 76 1- 2- 76 1- 5- 76 1- 5- 76 1- 5- 76 1- 5- 76 1- 7- 76 1- 7- 76 1- 7- 76 1- 7- 76 1- 7- 76 1- 7- 76 1- 12- 76 1- 14- 76 1- 14- 76 1- 14- 76 1- 14- 76 1- 14- 76

no. Favor of For 836—Modern Office Methods, Supplies & Services 8S7—Peacock Linen Supply, Supplies & Services 838—Chuck Hoffmeister, Supplies & Services 839—Bloaser & Associates, Budget Account 840—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies & Services 841—Kans. Power & Light, Utilities 842—Kansas Power & Light, Utilities 843—Topeka W a t e r Department, Utilities 833—Pitney Bowes, Supplies & Services 845—Serv. I n d u s . Rental, Supplies & Services 846—Ripley's, Supplies & Services 847—Victor B u s . Machines, Supplies & Services 848—Mod. Office Methods, Supplies & Sea-vices 849—Col. Refining & Chem. Co., Supplies & Services 850—David L. Recob, Office and Library 851—Donella R. Glenn, Office and Library 852—Lillian H. Wiant, Office and Library 853—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 854—Andrea J. Davenport, Office and Library 865—Robert D. Ramsey, Office and Library 866—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 867—George R. Viar, Office and Library 858—Graves Truck Line, Supplies and Services 869—Bossier & A s s o c , Budget 860—Shawnee Cty. T r e a s . , Real E s t a t e Taxes 861—Lyle M. Baker Agency, Insurance 862—Bossier & Assoc., Budget 863—Roach Harwe., Supplies and Services 864—Bell Tel. Co., Utilities 865—Dictaphone Corp., Supplies & Services 866—Addressograph Multi., Supplies & Services 867—Bossier & A s s o c , Budget 868—David L. Recob, Office & Library 869—Donella R. Glenn, Office & Library 870—Lillian H . W i a n t , Office & Library 871—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & Library 872—Robert D. Ramsey, Office & Library 873—Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 874—George R. Viar, Office & Library 875—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 876—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, R e t i r e m e n t 877—Cash (bonuses) Office & Library 878—Kaw Valley Bank, FICA & F W H Taxes 879—Peacock Linen Supply, Supplies & Services 880—Serv. Ind. Rental, Supplies & Services 881—A.B. Dick, Supplies & Services 882—Brown Tree Service, Supplies & Services 883—Topeka W a t e r Dept., Utilities 884—KPL, Utilities 885—KPL, Utilities 886—Chuck Hoffmeister, Supplies & Services 887—Nationwide P a p e r s , Supplies & Services 888—Nationwide P a p e r s , Supplies & Services 889—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies & Services 890—Modern Office Methods, Supplies & Services 891-—Day-Timers, Supplies & Services 892—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies & Services 893—Peacock Linen Supply, Supplies 894—Bossier & A s s o c , B u d g e t 896—David L. Recob, Office & Library 896—Donella R. Glenn, Office & Library 897—Lillian H. W i a n t , Office & Library 898—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & Library 899—Robert D. Ramsey, Office & Library

Amount 68.99 2.77 230.00 149.80 26.45 288.36 81.76 6.42 14.89 4.76 2.S2 23.81 48.96 82.45 262.83 225.40 193.49 206.04 207.88 194.61 70.61 132.68 11.51 150.00 2,741.47 498.00 106.20 12.80 209.43 18.10 123.81 79.00 262.83 225.40 193.49 206.04 194.61 172.91 132.68 175.00 176.00 60.00 733.37 3.48 4.60 81.37 10.00 6.00 84.66 266.99 297.00 17.58 17.43 171.46 68.99 8.16 221.89 2.19 168.00 261.60 224.47 193.04 206.29 203.30

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B U D G E T ACCOUNT—concluded Date 1- 14- 76 1- 16- 76 1 - 1 6 - •76 1 - 1 5 - •76 1 - 1 5 - •76 1 . 1 5 - •76 1 - 1 9 - •76 1 . • 1 9 -• 7 6 1 - 2 2 - •76 1- 2 4 - •76 1 - • 2 6 -• 7 6 1. 2 6 . •76 1.• 2 6 . •76 1.. 2 9 . •76 1 . • 2 9 .- 7 6 1 . • 3 0 .• 7 6 1-• 3 0 . - 7 6 1-•30^ • 7 6 1.•30-•76 1- • 3 0 - • 7 6 1.•30-•76 1.•30- •76 1.•30-•76 1 . • 3 0 .- 7 6 1 . • 3 0 -• 7 6 1.•3 0 -- 7 6 1-•30- • 7 6 1-• 3 0 . • 7 6 2 . • 2 -• 7 6 2 - • 6 -• 7 6 2 - • 6 -• 7 6 2 . • 6-• 7 6 2 - • 6-- 7 6 2 . • 6-• 7 6 2-- 6 • 7 6 2 - • 6-• 7 6 2 - • 6 .• 7 6 2- • 6-- 7 6 2 . - 6 .• 7 6 2 • 6 .• 7 6 2- - 6 .- 7 6 2- - 1 0 . • 7 6 2 -13 -76 2 -13 -76 2 -13 -76 2 -13 -76 2 -13 -76 2 -13 -76 2 -13 -76 2 -12 -76 2 -12 -76 2 -12 -76 2 -12 -76 2 -12 -76 2 -19 -76 2 -19 -76 2 -19 -76

No. F a v o r of For 900—George E . Viar, Office & Library 901—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies & Services 902—Macoy Publishing, Suplies & Services 903—Elliott's Key & Mower, Supplies & Services 904—IBM Corporation, Supplies & Services 905—Modern Office Methods, Supplies & Services 906—Not Issued 907—Bossier & A s s o c , Miscellaneous 908—Bell Telephone Co., Utilities 909—Nationwide Papers, Supplies and Services 910—Director of Taxation, Kansas Income Tax 911—Kansas Employment S e c , Employment Security 912—Kaw Valley State Bank, Unemployment Taxes 913—Bossier & A s s o c , Miscellaneous 914—Modern Office Methods, Supplies & Services 915—David L. Kecob, Office & Library 916—Donella K. Glenn, Office & Library 917—Lillian H. Wiant, Office & Library 918—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office & Library 919—Robert D. Ramsey, Office & Library 920—George R. Viar, Office & Library 921—Terry L. Brune, Office & Library 922—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 923—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 924—Topeka W a t e r Dept., Utilities 925—Rayco, Inc., Supplies & Services 926—Nationwide Papers, Supplies & Services 927—Bossier & A s s o c , Miscellaneous 928—Kaw Valley Bank, PICA & F W H Taxes 9 2 9 — K P L , Utilities 9 3 0 — K P L , Utilities 931—Brown Tree Service, Supplies & Services 932—Peacock Linen Supply, Supplies & Services 933—Flye's Machine Shop, Supplies 934—Capitol City, Inc., Suplies & Services 936—Modern Office Methods, Supplies & Services 936—Service Ind. Rental, Supplies & Services 937—Chuck Hoffmeister, Supplies & Services 938—Kiene & Bradley, Miscellaneous 939—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies & Services 940—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Utilities 941—Bossier & A s s o c , Miscellaneous 942—David L. Recob, Office and Library 943—Donella R. Glenn, Office and Library 944—Lillian H. Wiant, Office and Library 945—Sharon K. Schoonover, Office and Library 946—^Robert D. Ramsey, Office and Library 947—George R. Viar, Office and Library 948—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 949—Addressograph JMulti., Supplies and Services 960—Crane & Co., Supplies and Services 951—Serv. Ind. Rental, Supplies and Services 952—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies and Services . .' 953—^IBM, Supplies and Services 954—J. M. H a r t Co., Supplies & Services 955—Bossier & A s s o c , Miscellaneous 956—Nationwide Papers, Supplies & Services

Amounl 132.45 73.17 50.00 8.28 15.11 46.69 67.15 286.87 46.02 106.70 26.84 196.01 94.80 116.66 261.60 223.85 193.04 205.29 203.30 132.45 160.59 175.00 175.00 5.59 30.12 66.51 79.00 672.65 78.27 267.63 10.00 1.45 16.45 11.18 47.62 4.76 254.25 95.25 99.14 7.86 158.00 261.60 224.47 193.04 205.29 203.30 132.45 176.27 257.96 267.96 5.80 104.53 44.71 74.00 79,00 124.49

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CHARITY FUND Date 3-• 2 1 - -75 4-• 2 2 - -75 5-• 5-- 7 5 6-• 2 5 - -76 8-• 8-- 7 5 8-• 8-•75 8-• 2 2 - •76 10- • 3 --75 10- • 2 3 - •75 1 2 - • 1 6 --75 1. • 6--76

No. Favor of For 1—Mrs. Geraldine M. Galle, F u n e r a l E x p e n s e A s s t . 2—Masonic Serv. Board (Mrs. Ruby Smith) Relief A s s t 3—Harley Henry, Sr., V.A. Hospital 4 — K a n s a s Special Olympics, Contribution 5—Alvin K. Banman, Field Agent, Watermellon Carnival . . . . 6—Grand Lodge, General Fund, Transfer of Funds ( 2 - 3 0 2 ) . . 7—Kans. Masonic Foundation, Memorial (Mrs. Grace H e n r y ) 8—Grand Lodge of Kansas, Transfer of funds (2-302) 9—A. D. F . J a c k s o n , Contribution 10—Harley H e n r y , Sr., Gifts for V.A. Hospital 11—Kansas Masonic Home, Gr. Lodge Relief

Amount 70.00 100.00 16.00 100.00 50.00 10,693.18 20.00 1,291.88 5.00 60.00 2,700.00

P R O F I C I E N C Y C E R T I F I C A T E S F O R 1975-76 * Indicates Lodges with membership under 500. Lodge No. 34 * Lodge No. 3 Dishman, Archie J . — " U " Lowe, Josiah G . — " M " Taylor, Delbert W.—"A", " M " , " B " Lodge No. 3 8 * Kreeger, Horace M . — " M " Folk, Gerald L . — " B " Hall, M i c h a e l s . — " B " Lodge No. 5 * Brown, James P. I I — " B "

Lodge No. 40 * Lawhead, Charles K. Jr.—"B''

Lodge No. 6 Smith, Marion R. " A "

Lodge No. 44 * Jackson, Peter F . — " B "

Lodge No. 7 Lawler, D a n a — " B " Waters, Richard F . — " U " Ragan, Talley—"A" Mayer, R o b e r t — " B "

Lodge No. 57 • Heckman, John M . — " B "

Lodge No. 9 * Porter, Robert E . — " B " Marshall, J o h n D . — " A " Lodge No. 17 Burris, James R . — " B " Herzog, David E . — " B " Anspaugh, Paul E . — " B " Lodge No. 18 Meyer, Donald E . — " B " Rybolt, Richard R. L . — " B " Fanning, Clarence F . — " B " Lodge No. 30 * Kirkpatrick, Dennie D . — " B " Miller, Bobby L . — " A " Thomas, Joe R . — " B "

Lodge No. 60 Winn, James R . — " M " Case, Charles H . — " B " Baker, Lynn L . — " B " Kretz, Thomas A . — " B " Lodge No. 86 Shannon, Norman E . — " B " Oberlechner, Arthur T . — " B " Smith, LaFayette R . — " B " Marks, Donald G . — " B " Schaeffer, Clyde G . — " B " Winsel, James W . — " B " H e a m e , Conrad G . — " B " Wenke, Carl C — " B " Davis, Paul £ . — " B " Lodge No. 90 Jeane, Arnold R . — " A " Nisbett, Donald R . — " A "

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Lodge No. 96 Angell, Norbert A . — " B " , " A " Ercikson, Harlan P . — " B " Mansfield, Lewis—"B" Pennington, Giles L . — " U " Clark, Vernon J . — " M "

Lodge No. 142 • Burris, Elmer J., J r . - " B " Smith, Ernest—"B" Gertsen, William M . — " B " Gilmore, Paul E . — " B ' Woolsey, Carl G . — " B "

Lodge N O . 97 * Ross, J i m — " A " , " M " Janney, George—"B" Miller, M a r v i n — " B " Fine, Harrison—"B"

Lodge No. 150 • Chapman, H a r r y D . — " B " Grattidge, Virgil E . — " B "

Lodge No. 99 Colgan, Lawrence D . — " B " Martinez, Pedro S.—"B" VanEtten, Ronnie L . — " B " Leitzel, Eldon E.—"A" Rogers, Joe D . — " B " Weber, William E . — " B " Wilson, Melvin—"B" Allen, Eugene C — " M " VanEtten, Wilbur D . — " M " Pugh, Robert R . — " M " Mabry, Thomas M . — " M " Emery, William L . — " B " Lodge No. 102 Allison, Ronnie L . — " B " Boyles, B e n — ' U " Murphy, Robert F . — " B "

Lodge No. 158 * Maycroft, Edwin .- " B " Lodge No. 168 Gray, Larry E . — " A " Price, David P . — " A " Brown, Joseph M . — " A " Zimmerman, Lloyd G.—"B" Trax, Clifford L . — " U " Warrington, Vance W . — " U " Gray, Larry E . — " M " Murnan, Bobby R . — " M " Price, David P . — " M " Hewlett, Sam G . — " B " Woodard, P a u l — " B " Stoessel, H e r m a n n — " B " Christian, J a m e s — " B " Christian, Loyal—"B" Christian, R o b e r t — " B " Fent, Benjamin—"B" Gloege, Lyle—"B"

Lodge No. 103 * Russell, Franklin O . — " B " Weiner, Gregory M . — " B "

Lodge No. 172 * Leonard, William R . — " U "

Lodge No. 107 » Curtis, Toby T.—"A", " B "

Lodge No. 177 • Thomson, Dennis O . — " B "

Lodge No. 108 • McDermed, P a u l — " B "

Lodge No. 186 * McGowne, Mark D . — " B "

Lodge No. 117 Bateman, Clyde M . — " B "

Lodge No. 201 • Mobley, Samuel W . — " B " Seaman, D. R . — " M "

Lodge No. 140 Kidwell, Delbert—"B" Carpenter, Claude—"B" Atkins, George—"B" Schrader, Robert Sr.—"B" Lohr, Benny S.—"B"

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Lodge No. 220 * Moore, J o h n T . — " B " Briggs, Phillip W . — " B " Worley, Michael D . — " B " Updegrove, William G., J r . — " U "

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Lodge No. 222 • Govalt, Marvin T . — " M " , " U " Crall, Lloyd D . — " U " Jones, H o m e r H . — " U " Lodge No. 225 Walquist, Warren E.—"A'

Lodge No. 322 Babcock, Paul W . — " U " Hurley, Larry O.—"B" Shively, Charles L . — " B " Berry, J o h n E . — " U " Nixon, John W . — " B "

Lodge No. 246 * Strickland, J o h n J . — " B " Harris, Stephen L . — " B "

Lodge No. 333 • Williams, Robert E . — " M " , " U " Denton, Burl E . — " B " Geiger, Alfred L . — " B " Penny, Samuel V . — " B "

Lodge No. 258 • Whedbee, James R., J r . — " B " Bolinger, Glenn A . — " B "

Lodge 351 * Cox, Larry D . — " B " , " A " Cade, William N . — " B " , " A " Knight, William R . — " B "

Lodge No. 268 • Stewart, Jackie D . — " B " Ward, A l l a n — " B "

Lodge No. 369 Carr, Darrell—"B" Zugelder, Rodney M . — " B "

Lodge No. 273 * Brown, William J . — " B " , " A " Combs, S t a n l e y — " M "

Lodge No. 396 » Kern, Robert E.- "A"

Lodge No. 2 7 4 * Huffman, Melvin L . — " A " Farinacci, James K . — " B " Lodge No. 277 * Haydock, Landon D. J r . — " B " Lodge No. 285 » Bennet, Lonnie R a y — " B " Lodge No. 294 • Stover, John E . — " A " Lodge No. 303 Richards, C. Ray, J r . — " A " Robertson, Ralph R . — " A " , " M " Cotton, Ralph S.—"A" Logan, George R . — " B " Knepp, Maurice O . — " A " Fell, Donald D . — " B " Sanders, Clyde H . — " B " Allen, Harold P.—"A" Law, Jay B . — " B " Lodge No. 3 1 3 * Carlisle, George M . — " U " Price, Clarence—"B'

Lodge No. 411 • Huddleston, Robert E . — " M " , " U " Lodge No. 433 Maslen, Elza R . — " M " , " U " Stubbs, Norman L . — " M " Hawkins, James H . — " B " Trotter, Frank M . — " U " Watkins, James R . — " U " Lodge No. 436 Sullivan, Craig L . — " B " Downen, Donald E . — " A " Lodge No. 437 Weiss, George W.-

•B"

Lodge No. 441 * Smith, Walter A . — " M " Lodge No. 445 * Huston, Ivan L . — " B " Eckhoff, Lawrence L . — " B " McHenry, Verlin L . — " A " Lodge No. 450 • Hanson, Henry J . — " B "

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F I F T Y YEAR EMBLEMS 1975 Lodge No. 1 Miller, Charles P. Lodge No. 3 Alexander, Joe L. Bay, Joseph L. Bloomgarten, Abe B. Drown, Benjamin H. Dulin, Earl G. Ernst, William Evans, Perry D. FoUett, Robert E. Jones, Russell C. Lasley, Charles W. Marshall, Walter H . MuIIer, Walter A. Schweder, Henry C. Lodge No. 7 Halterman, George W. Jones, James G. Roediger, Carl A. Lodge No. 8 Hargrove, James N. Howard, Charles N. Hyer, Fay E. Pennie, J. Russell Wolfe, A. Lester Lodge No. 9 Beatty, J o h n J. Halberg, Leslie L James, Wallace McGee, Dean A. Shattuck, William R. Sweely, Byron P. Lodge No. 10 Brewer, Joseph C. Edmondson, Charles S. B. Lodge No. 14 Hawk, Ralph H. Lodge No. 17 Ash, Elliott A. Casebier, Victor H . Dove, Devere, Sr. Eaton, Victor W. Kaul, Paul C.

Lodge No. 18 Berlin, Dean Coakley, Gerald N. Nordstrom, Karl B. Lodge No. 19 Hubbell, Frank M . ' Reist, Norman I. Lodge No. 23 Hardin, Eugene A. Lodge No. 24 Cook, Andrew J. Endicott, Charles L. Knight, Earl Lodge No. 27 Louderback, Cosby R. Smith, Stephen R. Lodge No. 28 Brooks, William H . Lodge No. 29 Jones, Horace B. Parkhurst, John L. Robinson, Chester L. Lodge No. 31 Haase, Ralph E. â&#x20AC;¢ Lodge No. 36 McCardell, Harry M. Ruble, James L. Weirich, Clarence L. Lodge No. 38 Heath, Harry E. Kirk, Stanley J. Lovitt, Harold F. Wight, Lewis E. Lodge No. 39 Brun, WiUiam C. Crandall, Frank M. Troughton, Oliver K. Lodge No. 40 Schmidt, Theodore A. Barrows, Murlin C.

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Baker, Richard L. Berger, Paul E. DeLaney, W m . L. Gage, Burford B. Jackson, S. Willard Kelly, Fred H . Kinzie, Roy C. Martin, Walter J. Newlove, Wm. J. Olson, Vernon F. Lodge No. 6 4 Merrill, A r t h u r R., Sr. White, William D . Lodge No. 67 Hopkirk, Maurice L. Shinkle, Jay B. Lodge No. 68 Johnson, James E. Lodge No. 69 Marriott, Loyd H . Lodge No. 71 Korts, I. V. Lodge No. 74 Brandenburg, Harry E. Davis, J o h n D . King, Lloyd C. Schultz, George D . Lodge No. 75 Huey, Clifford S. H u p e , Carl C. Knecht, Alvin J. Knostman, William H. McKinnon, W. Porter

Lodge No. 54 Faulkner, Rolla S.

Lodge No. 76 Travis, Roy E.

Lodge No. 55 Folsche, William H.

Lodge No. 79 Oliver, Charles W. Schlageter, Vernon M. Spurlock, John H .

Lodge No. 58 Bowman, James O. Ream, F r e d M. Lodge No. 60 Bailey, Amos A.

Lodge No. 80 Forney, Robert H . Johnson, Ray C. Way, James W.

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Lodge N O . 85 Talbott, Barton R. Lodge No. 86 Baenisch', Charles O. Gwinn, Robert P. Hope, Robert M. Logan, Vivian L. Thomas, Glenn Turner, Leonard A. Vandenberg, George H . Lodge No. 88 Abbey, Harlan I. Allman, Leo W. Rice, William C. Lodge No. 89 Ayers, Robert H . Lodge No. 90 Glyn, Roy E. Kendall, Lida E. Woodbury, Hilton S. Lodge No. 92 Fundenberger, William L. Moore, Hobart L. Lodge No. 96 Parsons, Rufus W. Lodge No. 97 Morris, J. Edgar Nonken, Wesley M. Perkins, Jesse A. Lodge No. 98 Davis, Harlow H . Hoffman, Howard E. Kauffman, Leslie A. Waknitz, C. Edward Lodge No. 99 Allmond, Asro W. Bruner, Carl G. Bolan, Martin E. Bryan, Elem J. Burket, Otis R. Crockett, Clinton H . Fuchs, Andrew H . Hayes, Noel V. Koch, Frederick P. Martindale, Wm. E.

Nash, Charles H. Brumley, Austin Criswell, Thed R. Fceraster, Virgil C. McClellan, Ralph W. Robbins, Charles B. Stutler, Robinson W. Lodge No. 102 Turner, John L. Lodge No. 103 Boman, Thomas W. Cox, Harold H. Goss, Kenneth R. Linville, Gerald L. McClendon, T. A. McCuUough, Russell L. Parr, Everett R. Rush, Joseph H . Van Vickie, Andrew F . Wible, Earl M. Lodge No. 105 Meek, Leroy C. Lodge No. 106 Jenne, Wm. Harold Lodge No. 107 Brady, Ralph J. Coldwell, Ivan M. Compton, James A. Gordon, Frederick H . McConnell, Lester E. Moberly, Jack I. Lodge No. 110 Bailey, Wm. K. Long, James C. Stewart, Charles W. Lodge No. I l l Syring, Herbert F. Webb, Joseph L. Lodge No. 113 Beverly, Andrew W. Lodge No. 114 Hampson, Harold H . Lamberson, Corum F.

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Lodge No. 115 Lewis, William D.

Lodge No. 146 Miller, H u g h John

Lodge No. 117 Clarke, Nelson H . Donaldson, Vernon Fullington, Harold E. Weir, Ralph L.

Lodge No. 147 Hagans, Frank A.

Lodge No. 122 Hawke, Walter L. Rusco, Delbert Lodge No. 127 Moll, Gratis A. Lodge No. 129 Swenson, Ross G. Lodge No. 133 Day, Lotus M. Linch, Noble L. Robertson, J o h n R. Sanderson, Charles H . Lodge No. 137 Clayton, Herbert L. Cunningham, J . Ralph Lodge No. 139 Trego, William W. Lodge No. 140 Brower, Elmer F. Hickman, Carl B. Oswald, Wm. L. Ralstin, H a r m o n H . Robinson, James Tate, Jack M. Yowell, Ross T. Lodge No. 142 Doubek, John C. Moran, William T. Sallee, Mahlon L. Toevs, H e n r y Tomlin, Guy L. Tomlinson, R a l p h R.

Lodge No. 148 Hancock, Paul F . Hille, Henry G. Hladek, Alfred G. Lodge No. 150 Hendrickson, Clyde H . Kabriel, Vance D. Lovingfoss, Herald C. McKee, Wallace C. Lodge No. 151 Cox, Kermit M. Lodge No. 153 Forman, Frank S. Harris, Manuel J. Islieb, James R. Long, George L. Matson, Dewey H . Morris, Bert E. Lodge No. 158 Clark, Robert M. Lodge No. 159 Fridell, Ralph G. Kendall, Owen B. Parker, Avery E. Lodge No. 160 Thompson, Wm. Earl Lodge No. 161 Thoes, Elwin E. Thowe, Frederick Lodge No. 162 Robinson, Howard L. Wikle, William O.

Lodge No. 143 Darg, Willis A.

Lodge No. 163 Deeds, Lewis

Lodge No. 144 Johnson, Frank N . Studt, Charles W.

Lodge No. 164 Henneberger, Charles E. McCain, Victor C.

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Lodge No. 165 Daniels, Charles A. Patterson, Raymond L. Thompson, Earl Lodge No. 167 Fell, Clifford O. Gleason, Bertie L. Haas, Chester W . Smith, Golden -S. Lodge No. 168 Abbott, Luther A. Booth, Louis Lodge No. 172 Andrews, Howard P. Jones, Roland Kuhn, Fred O. Nielson, Peter M . Warner, Arthur W. Lodge No. 177 Mansfield, Dean E. McConnell, Harold G. Lodge No. 181 Smith, Karl G. Lodge No. 183 Hagadom, Lester T. Lodge No. 184 Bridegroom, Howard D. Davis, Lyle H . Fleisher, Herbert Holben, Leonard L. Lodge No. 186 Addleman, Theodore B. Herzog, Robert W. Lodge No. 187 Abert, Louis F. W. Alexander, Donnald B. Seymour, Merrell E. Lodge No. 188 Kolterman, Lester H . Lodge No. 190 Meinken, J o h n H . Oplinger, Clyde C. Wilson, Ivan V.

Lodge No. 192 Coffman, Garland Coonfer, Wm. A. HoUinger, Howard W. McCarty, Howard J. Martinie, William E. Wiggins, Stanley H. Lodge No. 195 Truan, Harvey J. Lodge No. 196 Beggs, Joe W. Myers, Courtney B. Schindler, Joseph G. Lodge No. 198 Birchacek, William C. Chard, Harry O. Stritesky, James Tiramerman, Raymond F . Lodge No. 199 Brooks, Blevins S. Griffith, Alexander G. Lodge No. 200 Suesz, Howard W. Lodge No. 201 Pittman, Forrest W. Lodge No. 202 Morrison, Jerry P. Lodge No. 204 Felix, Robert H. Lodge No. 207 Storer, Lucian F. Trine, David K. Lodge No. 210 Kite, Lloyd O. Malone, Wm. F. Lodge No. 212 Borton, John T. Jones, Herbert R. Pulliam, Ralph D. Lodge No. 219 Deeds, George B., Jr.

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Lodge No. 222 Cormack, J o h n C. Lollar, Elby O. Webb, Ivan V. Woolley, Lester C.

Lodge No. 253 Eaton, Ralph M.

Lodge No. 223 Sherrill, Oliver L. Woods, Walter G.

Lodge No. 264 Barber, Fred F. Bottom, Bert R. Shurtz, Orville T.

Lodge No. 225 Bellinger, Osborne L. Perry, Middleton L., Jr. Swanson, K a r l T . Lodge No. 230 Borroughs, Ruble C. Brooks, Cecil I. Curry, George W. Eggleston, Donald E. Stead, George A. Lodge No. 232 Heistcrman, Alfred H . Lodge No. 233 Bolack, C l a u d ' A. Miller, Rusell D. Pickens, Herbert H. Lodge No. 236 Rodgers, Everett Patterson, William D. Stanton, John N . Lodge No. 238 Williams, Thomas C.

Lodge No. 258 Garnett, John W.

Lodge No. 266 Kaufman, Dale K. Robinson, Wm. Carl Lodge No. 267 Bailey, H . E. Lodge No. 268 Pinkston, Robert Lodge No. 269 Francis, Joseph S. Hamill, Harold C. Meils, Earl E. Lodge No. 272 Espenlaub, Elmer R . Faubion, Alfred E. Hosking, Edwin A. Kish, Mike C. Martin, Leland M. Sapp, Kenneth B. Stobbe, William Swales, James K. V a n Fossen, Harry E. Wilson, Walter V.

Lodge No. 245 Trites, Job L.

Lodge No. 275 Holderman, Frederick G., Jr. Phillips, Paul B.

Lodge No. 246 Reed, Gervais F .

Lodge No. 279 Graves, Ernest E.

Lodge No. 250 Lentz, Frank E.

Lodge No. 280 Hassler, Allison D.

Lodge No. 251 Harder, David L.

Lodge No. 282 Sinclair, Ray

Lodge No. 252 Thomas, Clifford O.

Lodge No. 283 Warner, Leigh

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1975-76 Lodge N O . 284 Maddox, Virgil Ruth, Adrian L Lodge No. 285 Ate, Albert L. Lodge No. 287 Roush, Eber V. Lodge No, 288 Keitch, John O.

Lodge No. 307 Deatrick, Vern L. Lodge No. 309 Brown, Francis W. Lodge No. 310 Archibald, Walter H. Boatman, Dewey L. Hall, Hugh F . V a n D e Wege, Gerritt

Lodge No. 291 Hoke, Harry E. Thoman, Jamse J.

Lodge No. 311 Elarth, Harold H . Tyhurst, Edward R. Unruy, Daniel

Lodge No. 292 Bracken, Edward G. Horn, Edward J.

Lodge No. 312 Davis, Paul B.

Lodge No. 296 Dugan, Earl L. McArthur, North C. Lodge No. 299 Davenport, Charles L. Lodge No. 301 Rose, George A. Lodge No. 303 Beaver, Claude R. Cline, John M. Conley, Ver Crane, Francis M. Cruse, Elmer S. Fine, Henry N. F. Furlong, Willard H . Hammond, Bond D. Hopkins, John E.' Kieffer, Fred E. Millbank, George E. Neville, Nelson H. Petersen, Lawrence H. Puckett, Arthur L. Rothwell, William A. Shacklett, Richard L. Warren, Sidney A. Witt, Claude L. Lodge No. 306 Root, Glenn F.^

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Lodge No. 314 Wiseman, Theodore A. Lodge No. 315 Glamser, Earl P. Lodge No. 317 ^ Benton, Howard D . Hatcher, Fay S. .. , Lodge No. 318 Coates, Walter J. Lodge No. 319 Laurie, James M. Lodge No. 321 Johns, Horace J. Lodge No. 327Griffith, Zale A. Mann, John G. Raines, Leon H. Lodge No. 328 Godwin, Cecil L. Winslow, Ernest W. Lodge No. 329 Ewing, William E. Lodge No. 330 Miller, Elmer A.

126 Lodge No. 331 Crawford, O r o n L. Hedge, Dan A. Meyer, John J. Snodgrass, Roland L. Lodge No. 333 Bentley, Dudley F. Gillett, Ralph E. Higgins, Leonard B. Payne, Thomas E. Robert, Charles W. Lodge No. 338 Shively, R a y Lodge No. 340 Bretz, John J. Dickey, William O. Lodge No. 347 King, Francis F . Lodge No. 348 Griggs, Rixey J . Johnson, Charles H. Lodge No. 349 McKenzie, Carl H . Lodge No. 352 Kysar, Ernest E. Lodge No. 354 Tice, H a r o l d R. Lodge No. 355 McGill, D a n a C. Montgomery, Henry M . Lodge No. 357 Little, H a r r y B. Lodge No. 359 Hill, Frank A.

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Lodge No. 362 Humbird, Wm. C. KesI, John, Jr. Lodge No. 364 Chambers, Ray K. Lodge No. 365 Barrett, Jack Lodge No. 368 Bobek, Charles H a r e , Clarence E. Lodge No. 369 Long, Charles W. Schweder, Robert F. Lodge No. 371 Dennis, Sidney E. Miles, Marion Wilson, Harper H. Zimmerman, Thomas I . Lodge No. 384 Ward, Wilmer J. Lodge No. 390 Brown, James R. K n a p p , Fred O. Lodge No. 395 Hyle, George W., Jr. Lodge No. 396 Davies, Charles R. Jevons, Ellis E. Lodge No. 397 Enquist, Ludvig A. Lodge No. 398 Barta, Henry E.

Lodge No. 360 Winget, Walter C.

Lodge No. 402 Foltz, John M. Heberling, Maynard H . Matney, Richard J.

Lodge No. 361 Laughlin, Hamilton D .

Lodge No. 404 HoUilcan, Chester D .

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Lodge N O . 406 Dudley, Tolman A. Lodge No. 408 Fliss, Charles Morozzo, John Lodge No. 409 Rinkel, Edward T. Lodge No. 410 Blickenstaff, Carl E. Lodge No. 411 Andrews, Leonard R. Lodge No. 413 Thomas, Vincent D . Lodge No. 414 Anderson, Edwin Pratt, Jesse Lodge No. 415 Welch, Robert G. Lodge No. 419 . Keller, Lindsay V . Lodge No. 421 Symes, Donald E. Lodge No. 422 Lawless, Norman B. Lodge No. 423 Hanshaw, Orland E. Lodge No. 424 Schroeder, Vernon W.

Lodge No. 427 Gibbens, Henry Hart, George L. Hayes, Herman N . Watkins, R. Clayton Wetherall, Roy E. Lodge No. 431 Bair, Ross T . Lodge No. 433 Cooley, R a l p h Cozine, William L. Greenleaf, Aaron E. Ladd, Chester A. Reed, Wesley D. Taylor, Ferdinand C. W. Tracy, Marion E. Lodge No. 436 Grotz, George W. Kunz, Chester A. Porter, Audley W. Wofford, James E. Lodge No. 440 Olson, Jacob Lodge No. 445 Bicknell, Roland J. Horrell, Stephen B Mclllwaine, Ralph W., Sr. Salmon, Ted F.

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P E R - D I E M C H E C K S ISSUED 1976 A N N U A L C O M M U N I C A T I O N (BY-LAW 2-308-9-12) DISTRICT DEPUTIES 1975 1976 Dist. Name Amount Dist. Name Amount 1—George D. Clark $30.00 l _ N o r r i s N. Loyd $30.00 2—Hubert Beyer 30.00 2—Frederick B. Jensen 30.00 4—Louis Kresin 30.00 3—Bernard F. Pelton 30.00 5—Robert L. T h a r p 30.00 4—Charles G. Millsap 30.00 6—Edward J. Reed 30.00 5—John E. Masters 30.00 8—F. Leon McBride 30.00 6—Orville P. Jackson 30.00 10—Carl E. Price 30.00 7—John R. Teagarden 30.00 11—Carl Studebaker 30.00 8—Kelley Arnold 30.00 15—Paul MonhoUon 30.00 9—Ellsworth Burnside 30.00 16—Teddy A. Rockhold 30.00 10—Kenneth White 30.00 17—Kenneth Mcratney 30.00 13—John R. McCord 30.00 20—Bobby L. Gentry 30.00 14—E. Eugene Puckett 30.00 22—Robert L. Bame 30.00 16—Gerald F. Steely 30.00 23—Elmer Guatney 30.00 19—Orville K. Landon 30.00 24—George Clinesmith 30.00 21—Morris W. Sykes 30.00 25—Olice B. Williams 30.00 23—Carl L. Roney 30.00 26—Ray O. Sumner 30.00 24—Frank M. Green, J r 30.00 27—Leonard L. Booth 30.00 25—W. Lloyd Sprauge 30.00 28—Doyle K. Longhofer 30.00 26—Guy E. Shaw 30.00 31—John W. WiUey, I I I 30.00 27—Harold D . McCormack . . 30.00 32—Charles W. Gutsch 30.00 28—Joseph E. States . . . . 30.00 33—Joseph M. Ballew, , . . . , . . 30.00 29—Emmett W. Crabtree 30.00 34—Charles J. Kidwell' . . . . . . 30.00 30—Raymond R. Hayden ... . , 30.00 35—James H. Lundy ; 30.00 31—Paul L. Furbeck 30.00 37—Wayne E. Fuller 30.00 32—Don L. Dicks 30.00 38—Leonard Rising 30.00 33—William J. Hrovat 30.00 39—Larry E. Vickrey 30.00 35—Ranee H . Arnold 30.00 40—James Guipre 30.00 37—Karl E. H a r t m a n 30.00 41—Robert C. Brown 30.00 38—W. Aubrey Rollins 30.00 42—Wayne W. Grindol 30.00 39—Charles L. Rostine 30.00 43—William Ringquist 30.00 41—Thomas E. McCellan 30.00 44—Loren Wiens 30.00 43—David L. Smith 30.00 45—Marvin D. Flinn 30.00 44—Alfred H . Slough 30.00 46—A. J. Fieser, J r 30.00 45—Dwight Burton 30.00 47—Clarence Murphy 30.00 48—Gerald D. K a u p 30.00 48—Kirby Elsea 30.00 50—Everett E. Keller 30.00 51—E. B. Estes 30.00 51—Harold P. Newsom 30.00 52—Charles H. WiUe 30.00 53—Walter A. Tegtmeyer . . . 30.00 53—Harry J. Backstrom 30.00 54—Ralph L. Barber 30.00 54—Howard G. Gary 30.00 56—Delbert W. Berry 30.00 55—Lester C. Lyon 30.00 57—Leonard M. Paxson 30.00 57—John H. Schroeder 30.00 58—David E. Casey 30.00 59—Bill Beamgard 30.00 59—Hurlbut K. Graves 30.00 61—Lloyd D. Crall 30.00 60—Harlan S. McNinch 30.00 62—John M. Gingerich 30.00 61—Jack Stairrett 30.00 63—William D. Lairmore . . . . 30.00 62—LaVern W. Fox 30.00 64—Dwayne F. Doty 30.0 63—G. Marvin Wilson 30.00 64—Ray H. Dieball 30.00

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AREA C O O R D I N A T O R S 1975 Dist. Name 1—Gerald L. Anderson 2—K. Maynard Curts 4—William E. Bogue 5—Roger L. Bush 6—Harvey L. Swan 8—Andrew E. Olson 9—Rollin B. Ashley 10—Frederick A. Turpen 11—Paul B. Heyman 12—James R. Paulsen

GRAND L O D G E Name

1976 Dist. Nam.e 6—David N. Lohr

Amount $30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

Amount $30.00

COMMITTEEMEN

Committee

Melburn C. Barnes, Chartered Lodges Damon M. Grimes, Chartered Lodges W. Phil McCracken, Chartered Lodges Leslie M. Heisz, Church Lodge Arnold W. Hafenstein, Credentials Paschal W. Lundy, Foreign Relations L. Eldon Gideon, Grand Lodge Communication Harry M. Fretz, Grand Lodge Communication Roger C. Ward, Jurisprudence Travis Spencer, Jurisprudence Benny L. Holloway, Jurisprudence Eugene Carlson, Masonic Education Walter H. Berger, Public Schools Martin F. Logan, Public Schools Bernard E. Moore, Reports Grand Officers Glenn Eastlack, Rituahstic Jerome B. Stonehocker, Temple Building-Remodeling John F. Bohm, Temple Building-Remodeling John D. Trude, Temple Building-Remodeling Oscar D. Smith, Temple Building-Remodeling Ralph E. Wilson, Total Youth Donald E. Vochatzer, Total Youth Jimmy D. King, Total Youth Rodney G. Bracelin, Trials & Punishments Harold N. Nichols, Trials & Punishments Glenn L. Knapp, Memorial Markers Ray C. Hopson, Memorial Markers William Chapman, Finance O. D . Mack, Finance James L. Withers, Bicentennial Porter L. Shoffner, Foreign Relations John E. Stover, Rituahstic Vernon Moore, Finance Robert G. Jackson, Publications

Amount $30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

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GRAND LODGE

COMMITTEEMEN—confmuerf

Ben B. Boyles, Jurisprudence Donald E. Beseau, Credentials Jesse E. Bean, Masonic Education Merle D. Bradley, Credentials Donald R. Peterson, Reports of Grand Officers

30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

LECTURERS Name

Amount

L. D. Winegardner, Lecturer Clifford A. Ramsey, Lecturer Earl M. Sitton, Lecturer Ronald E. White, Lecturer Clarence W. Sills, Lecturer A. Franklin Baldwin, Lecturer Frank T. Moore, Lecturer LODGE

$30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

REPRESENTATIVES

Lodge Name Amount 3—Horace M. Kreeger $30.00 5—Ervin K. Berry 30.00 7—James W. McKenzie, Jr. 30.00 9—Howard H . Brown 30.00 10—Maurice H e a m 30.00 11—James Lienberger 30.00 12—William G. Stoff 30.00 14—Vernon J. Turner 30.00 15—Homer J. Bolinder 30.00 16—Roger G. Smith 30.00 17—Charles H. Hoffmeister. . 30.00 18—Max F. Shoemaker 30.00 19—Joseph D. Smith 30.00 23—Keith E. Guthrie 30.00 24—Robert H . Carey 30.00 27—Omer L. Anthony 30.00 28—Andrew J. Beckford, Jr. 30.00 29—Lee O. Dooley 30.00 3 2 _ N . W. Westphal 30.00 34—Oren R. Davis 30.00 35—Gilbert V. Grouse 30.00 36—Vernon L. Hager 30.00 37—^Jimmie A. Duncan 30.00 38—Willard A. Shields 30.00 4 0 — C . Wayne Dicken 30.00 41—John O. Love 30.00 42—Merel L. Cochren 30.00 44—Roland E. H u n t 30.00 46—Gerald Buller 30.00 47—Thomas G. Johnson . . . . 30.00 49—Duane G. Sloan 30.00

Lodge Name Amount 50—Gaylor G. Johnson 30.00 51—Doyle H. Twichell 30.00 54—Allen E. Hague 30.00 55—Larry D. Barthson 30.00 56—Jesse L. Davis 30.00 58—William G. McKinney . . 30.00 60—Jesse M. Ross 30.00 63—Otis L. Domeny 30.00 66—Jon Rhoads 30.00 67—Charles E. Shubkagel . . . 30.00 68—Hubert L. Marler 30.00 74—Jimmy Wampler 30.00 77—1. D. Wilson 30.00 80—Russell C. Schwilling . . . 30.00 82—Russell George 30.00 86—Irl R. Mitchell 30.00 88—Chester O. Hiatt 30.00 89—George E. Byrne 30.00 92—Gary McBride 30.00 93—Floyd M. Prideaux 30.00 94—Joe D. Renfro 30.00 96—Conrad D. Jennings 30.00 97—Jim E. Ross 30.00 98—David F. Montgomery . . 30.00 99—Wilbur D. VanEtten 30.00 100—James Lucian 30.00 101—John E. Lane 30.00 102—Donald R. Simmons . . . . 30.00 103—Fay D. Clopine 30.00 104—Garry L. Keeler 30.00 105—Richard W. Carlson 30.00

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Lodge Name Amount 107—Wayne Parrish 30.00 108—Paul McDermed 30.00 110—Norman D. Payne 30.00 111—Oscar J. McKenzie 30.00 112—Harold T. Reese 30.00 113—Winfred E. Hotaling . . . 30.00 115—Earl D . Binford 30.00 117—Ray D. Fincher 30.00 118—Floyd A. Russell 30.00 119—Elmer R. Ambler 30.00 121—Clint A. Tracy 30.00 122—Robert C. H a d e n 30.00 123—William H. McClure . . . 30.00 124—John K. Abidgaard 30.00 125—Keith Schreuder 30.00 126—D. Gene C o d e 30.00 127—Herbert W. Crook 30.00 129—Charles A. Weaver 30.00 132—Willard Bright 30.00 133—Larry E. Swanson 30.00 134—Clayton C. Coulson 30.00 135—John E. Cunningham . . . 30.00 136—Ernest R. Meadows 30.00 140—Robert R. Taylor 30.00 141—Clifford R. Reese 30.00 142—Ernest Smith 30.00 144—Carl F. Harder 30.00 148—Melvin R. Folkers 30.00 149—Carl Rutledge 30.00 150—Dale D. Hall 30.00 152—William S. Goodwin 30.00 153—Eugean E. Heck 30.00 155—Albert F. Eubanks 30.00 156—Clarence E. Young 30.00 158—Raymond P. Maycroft . . 30.00 159—Calvin L. Weibling 30.00 160—Robert . Homier 30.00 161—Roy A. Eberwein 30.00 162—Joe E. Beyer 30.00 163—Jack Blankenship 30.00 164—Kenneth R. Smith 30.00 165—Carl E. Wofford 30.00 168—Larry E. Gray 30.00 169—Donald W. Botkin 30.00 173—N. J. Eschenbrenner . . . . 30.00 177—C. Wayne Marietta . . . . 30.00 178—James L. Piatt 30.00 179—Clair H. Penrod 30.00 181—Myron G. Johnson 30.00 184—Treacel A. Bennett 30.00 187—Ronald J. Titterington . . 30.00

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Lodge Name Amount 189—Lawrence B. Noble 30.00 191—Darrell M. Holmes 30.00 192—Billie R. Miller 30.00 194—Jimmy D. Shoemaker . . 30.00 195—Arris M. Johnson 30.00 197—Abner H. Vickrey 30.00 198—Bob D. Palmer 30.00 199—George K. Pope 30.00 201—Wayne E. Irwin 30.00 204—Dan R. Sharp 30.00 206—Larry E. Gelvin 30.00 207—Earl T. Poore 30.00 210—Charles L. Beckford 30.00 213—James W. Weyrauch 30.00 216—Ronald L. Lewis 30.00 217—William M. Wolf 30.00 219—Dan L. Brayton 30.00 220—Clinton O. English 30.00 222—Lee W. Nichols 30.00 223—Charles B. Eaton 30.00 224—Robert D. Smith 30.00 226—Calvin Grover 30.00 227—C. Lester Houghton 30.00 232—Arnold J.-Heisterman . . 30.00 233—Harold A. Krug 30.00 236—Charles E. Lacey 30.00 237—Francis E. Kirkland 30.00 241—Richard H. Brauer 30.00 243—Robert G. McClintock . . 30.00 244—Jerry E. Fann 30.00 245—Harley McVey, Jr 30.00 246—John W. Richards 30.00 247—Howard C. Campbell . . 30.00 249—Wilbur L. Hales 30.00 252—Merlyn W. Hoskinson . . 30.00 253—Charles C. Beamer 30.00 254—Harry K. Stites 30.00 257—Theodore L. Plummer . . 30.00 258—Galind F. Keefe 30.00 260—Kirby Elsea 30.00 262—Glenn J. Biberstein 30.00 263—Gerald D. K a u p 30.00 264—Lloyd H. Swindler 30.00 266—Don C. Pickell 30.00 267—Ira L. Thomas 30.00 268—Allen Ward 30.00 271—Robert W. Dickson 30.00 272—Finis V. Swender 30.00 273—Stanley A. Combs 30.00 274—Arthur A. Hartshorn . . 30.00 275—Kenneth N. Novinger . . . 30.00

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Lodge Name Amount 279—Leo E. Krug 30.00 280—Paul J. Harrel 30.00 282—Harry Craghead 30.00 283—Aubrey V . Hanna, Sr. . . 30.00 287—Walter E. Crabb 30.00 288—P. H . Oberholser 30.00 289—Jimmy L. Cole 30.00 290—Edwin E. Gardner 30.00 291—Wayne E. Peck 30.00 294—Jerry L. Dean 30.00 Clinton D. Sherman 30.00 297—William S. Farr 30.00 298—C. W. McCreight 30.00 299—Harry C. Burnett 30.00 300—William B. Hawkins 30.00 303—James O. Foster 30.00 306—Thomas L. Case 30.00 309—Richard E. Golladay 30.00 310—Harry C. Stevens 30.00 311—Royal B. Brown 30.00 313—Robert A. Kuehn 30.00 315—Steven M. Kyser 30.00 317—Dale Kelley 30.00 318—Arthur R. Seele . 30.00 319—Danny Liddeke 30.00 321—Leo J. Schisler 30.00 322—Robert M. Schroeder . . . 30.00 323—Clair B. Sparling 30.00 324—Marvin E. Taylor 30.00 325—Russell F. Hageman 30.00 326—Charles J. Howard 30.00 328—Frank V. Neber 30.00 331—Alfred H . Jonas 30.00 332—Gene W. Holland 30.00 333—Robert E. Williams 30.00 338—Eugene Whitaker 30.00 339—^Jay D. Bodenhammer . . 30.00 340—W. J. Yotter 30.00 341—Merlin D . Funk 30.00 344—Clarence E. Crowl 30.00 345—Glenn McBride 30.00 347—Lee V a n Gieson 30.00 348—Gale C. Bainter 30.00

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March

Lodge Nam.e Amount 349—Marvin A. Shumaker . . . 30.00 351—Larry D. Cox 30.00 352—Lawrence E. Abbott 30.00 358—Melvin Oak 30.00 3 5 9 _ J o h n Q . Hupfer 30.00 360—C. Leroy Brown 30.00 361—Virgil C. Pedigo 30.00 362—Leon W. Lesovsky 30.00 364—Travis C. Anderson 30.00 365—C. Wesley Gum 30.00 366—Louis M. Sspy 30.00 367—Albert M. Kidder . .• 30.00 369—James E. Roberts 30.00 374—Brian A. Barkan 30.00 379—Ralph Winterrowd 30.00 390—Henry L. Post 30.00 391—Charles E. Thompson . . 30.00 393—Clarence E. Vaught 30.00 395—Frank Davis, Jr 30.00 396—Melvin L. Jones 30.00 401—Bernard E. Carbon 30.00 403—Frank Testorff 30.00 404—Paul D. Good 30.00 406—John H. Duncan 30.00 408—Leonard O. Dungan . . . . 30.00 409—Rodney L. H a n n a n 30.00 410—Orves U. Beeghly 30.00 411—Sammie G. Gross 30.00 413—Frank D. Wetmore 30.00 415—Eugene Tabbert 30.00 417—Byron D. Funk 30.00 420—William A. McMullen . . 30.00 422—Nathan W. Bressler 30.00 433—Gene L. Hager 30.00 435—Richard R. Haefle 30.00 436—Clifford N. French 30.00 437—George W. Weiss 30.0 440—Roger D. Clark 30.00 441—Walter R. Smith 30.00 442—A. J. Ketchum 30.00 444—Melvin L. Knoche 30.00 446—Frank H. Houck 30.00 449—Phillip E. Albers 30.00

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LODGES W I T H O U T REPRESENTATION AT GRAND LODGE Lodge No. Name or Location 25—Oketo 26—Longton 43—Nickerson 71—Baxter Springs 7 2—Huron 73—Chetopa 76—Erie 83—Eudora 128—Munden 130—Netawaka 139—Sedgewick 143—Minneapolis 145—Beloit 157—South Haven 166—Randolph 167—Lamed 174—Smith Center 180—White Water 183—Gaylord 186—Oberlin ; 200—Anthony 208—Haven 211—Courtland 212—Colony 215—Rush Center 231—Long Island 234—Axtell 242—Miltonvale 250—Whiting 256—McLouth 259—Beattie 261—Mulberry 269—Conway Springs

Lodge No. Name or 277—Ashland 278—Kiowa 285—^Argonia 268—Blue M o u n d 292—Glasco 296—Green 312—Sublette 316—Coolidge 229—Arcadia 330—LaCrosse 334—Oak Hill 336—Formoso 354—Summerfield 355—Cedervale 356—Wellsville 368—Bluff City 370—Maple Hill 376—Bucklin 378—Zenda 380—White City 383—McDonald 384—Protection 388—Spearville 394—Coats 398—Hepler 399—Mullinville 412—Wilmore 423—Selden 424—Glaflin 42 7—Cunningham 430—Goff 431—Minneola 442—Rexford

REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION To the M-'- W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M.

Kansas:

The Council of Administration of the Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M. of Kansas met at the conclusion of the Grand Lodge Annual Communication on March 15, 1975 and elected the Grand Master, Robert H. Arnold as Chairman for the ensuing year, and designated Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Junior Warden, as secretary. Other members of the Council are Ralph D . Walker, Deputy Grand Master; William F. Mcintosh, Grand Senior Warden. Also a t the invitation of the chairman, the Grand Secretary, Albert O. Arnold, Jr., and Grand Senior Deacon, W. Nolan Artz, attended the meetings but without voting privileges.

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M-'- W-'- Robert H . Arnold's first official act as chairman was to voice his appreciation and that of the Council of Administration to M . ' . W-'- Forrest D . Haggard for his dedicated and untiring efforts in leading the Grand Lodge of Kansas and the Council of Administration to a successful year of Masonry in Kansas. Also a t the first meeting, Past Grand Master Forrest D. Haggard was elected to a four-year term on the Board of Trustees of the Kansas Masonic H o m e and T h e K a w Valley State Bank and Trust Co., Topeka, Kansas was designated as the depository for Grand Lodge Funds. Some of the excerpts of the meetings during the year are as follows: . . . All Lodges should appoint a Bi-Centennial Committee. . . . Bingo cannot be played in a Lodge for profit. . . . Petitioners' names cannot be published until an affirmative ballot is given. . . . Grand Lodge employees shall receive 3 weeks' paid vacation after 10 years employment. . . . Accepted recommendation of architects and employed Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., Topeka, Kansas, to replace most of the windows on the West and South sides of the main floor of the Grand Lodge Building. This work has been completed. . . . Only graves of Deputy Grand Masters who died while in office be marked. . . . T h e Grand Lodge bookkeeping system be computerized. . . . Permission was given to proceed with plans to publish a tabloid on Masonry to be distributed throughout the State. . . . Permission was given to the National Funeral Directors Association to use the brochure, "An O p e n Letterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Concerning Masonic Funerals," published by the Church-Lodge Committee of Kansas. . . Recorded t h a t the Grand Lodge Officers marked 17 Past Grand Masters graves throughout the State with appropriate ceremony. CHESTER L.

GILBERT

Secretary

R E P O R T OF C O M M I T T E ON REPORTS O F GRAND To the M'-

W'-

Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M.

OFFICERS

Kansas:

Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers has carefully examined the address of your Grand Master and Committee Reports. T h e address of our Grand Master reflects an active year. We compliment him for the work he has done. The responsibilities of leadership in our fraternity call for unselfish devotion to our cause and much personal sacrifice. O u r Grand Master has shown an unlimited amount of the one and given freely and constantly of the other. H e has given freely of his time and talents; and that this report of his achievements may receive proper consideration by this Grand Lodge, we refer the following subjects:

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GRAND M A S T E R ' S ADDRESS — Recommendation No. 1—Reference to Article X, Section 6 of Constitution to the Ritualistic Committee and Jurisprudence Committee. Recommendation No. 2—Reference to amendment to Chapter V ; Article 2 of the By-Laws of Knasas Masonry—to Jurisprudence Committee. GRAND S E C R E T A R Y ' S R E P O R T — Reference to Budget Estimate and Finances to the Finance Committee. COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION — Minutes of Council of Administration be approved. REPORT OF C H U R C H LODGE COMMITTEE — Portion referring to First Degree and Ritual to the Ritualistic Committee. R E P O R T O F GRAND T R E A S U R E R — To Finance Committee. Your Committee appreciates the opportunity to have been a service to our Grand Lodge and Masonry. Fraternally Submitted; WooDROw W. COLEMAN^

Chairman

DONALD R . P E T E R S O N BERNARD E . M O O R E DAVID L . J O N E S HARRY E . M I L L E R

REPORT OF THE NECROLOGY

COMMITTEE

To the M-'- W.'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of

Kansas:

Most Worshipful Grand Master: Thank you for the privilege of serving as Chairman of the Committee on Necrology during your term. It has been an honor to serve in this capacity. God h a t h not promised Skies always blue. Flower-strewn pathways All our lives t h r o u g h ; God h a t h not promised Sun without rain, J o y w i t h o u t sorrow. Peace without pain. B u t God hath promised Strength for t h e day. R e s t for the labor, L i g h t for t h e way, Grace for the trials, Help from above. Unfailing s y m p a t h y ; Undying love.

With these words of comfort, we pause to honor the memory of our brethren who have departed from our presence during the preceding year.

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In 1975, 1,971 members of our fraternity laid down the working tools of life and entered into eternal peace. We are grateful that this number was less than in 1974 when we suffered a loss of 2,146. We are also pleased that Freemasonry created 1,354 new members in 1975, compared to 1,154 in 1974. Let each of us give thanks that the Supreme Architect of the Universe continues to bless our fraternity. During the past year wc have lost four members of our Grand Lodge family. Right Worshipful Clarence R. Stuckey, a resident of Kingman, and District Deputy Grand Master of District No. 46, passed away on January 1, 1976. Lodges and individual Masons in his district have made contributions in his memory to the Kansas Masonic Home. On J a n u a r y 11, 1976, Worshipful L. Rogene Borgen, Secretary of the Grand Lodge Ritualistic Committee passed away after a lingering illness, and will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Right Worshipful Harley A. Francis, a resident of Stockton, and District Deputy Grand Master of District No. 55, passed away on February 23, 1976. Masons will sadly miss all three of these Brothers who were sincere and dedicated men. O n November 17, 1975, Kansas Masonry suffered one of its greatest losses in the death of Most Worshipful Henry S. Buzick, Jr. Brother Buzick was born near Sylvan Grove, Kansas, on February 13, 1882. H e was President of the Sylvan State Bank, and served as President of the Kansas Bankers Association. He also served the city of Sylvan Grove as City Clerk, member of the City Council, Mayor, and member of the School Board of the city for twenty one years. In 1930 he was elected to the Legislature and served as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas in 1937 and 1938. He served us as Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas from February 17, 1938 to February 16, 1939 Funeral services were held at the Unified School Auditorium in Sylvan Grove on Novembre 20, 1975. Banker-Farmer-Rancher-Mayor-Community LeaderLegislator-Statesman. He was a giant among men. Let us pray that our fraternity may have more men of his caliber. T o the families and loved ones of our departed brothers we extend our sincere sympathy and fraternal love. As these men have departed a door has been closed, separating us from their fellowship and the enjoyment of their friendship. May each of us rejoice in the thought and assurance that other doors remain eternally open. . . . T h e door of faith in God, the door of faith in immortality of the soul, and the door of memory of their association which we will always cherish. There are loved ones who are missing From the fireside and the feast; â&#x20AC;˘ There are faces that have vanished. There are voices that have ceased; But we know they passed forever From our mortal grief and pain, And we thank Thee, O our Father, For the blessings that remain. Thanksgiving, oh, thanksgiving That their love once blessed us here. That so long they walked beside us Sharing every smile and tear; For hte joy the past has brought us But can never take away. For the sweet and gracious memories Growing dearer every day.

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For the faith that keeps us patient Looking at the things unseen. Knowing Spring shall follow Winter And the earth again be green, For the hope of that glad meeting Far from mortal grief and pain— We thank Thee, O our Father— For the blessings that remain. Respectfully submitted, THOMAS C . RAUM, JR.,

Chairman

REPORT O F SECRETARY-TREASURER KANSAS M A S O N I C F O U N D A T I O N , I N C . To the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge

of A. F. & A.M. of Kansas:

This year completes ten years of steady progress and accomplishment in the Kansas Masonic Foundation whose announced purpose at the time of it's organization was to be of service to mankind. I think everyone will be pleased to note that the statement emphasized Service To Mankind. For many years Masons have been known for their concern for their members, their widows, orphans. T o that end they have become known as one of the greatest charitable fraternities, b u t limited to themselves. However of late years their efforts have been directed to eye treatments, crippled children, promotion of youth activities, etc.-—not just to t h e members of their families but to any who were in need regardless of color, race, sex, relgion or religious belief. It is true that the greatest if not all support which has come to the Foundation in it's ten year growth has come from members of the Masonic Fraternity, and perhaps members of Masonic families have benefited most from our operations. However that may be, the reason for i t is that the Foundation is not so well known among those outside t h e Masonic family. We consider every application for help or assistance on its need a n d its merits. Financial reports will be made a t our Annual Board of Trustee's Meeting by William E. Bogue who has served exceedingly well as our Executive Director since 1968. From it one may learn that our Foundation is making solid progress, ever keeping in mind that t h e fundamental purpose is to be of aid to those who need it most, whether i t be a i d in securing an education, medical assistance in the field of oncology (cancer) or some form of encouragement in meeting the problems of life. Greatest emphasis during the past year has been the support of the MidAmerica Cancer Center located a t the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Patients in increasing numbers there are being benefited through the latest proven methods of treating t h e dread disease. W e join in the hope that the day is not too far removed from a time when this dread disease, like polio, is conquered a n d eliminated. Until that time comes, the Trustees of the Foundation feel that advanced care and treatment is of the greatest benefit to mankind. A review of our support for this activity was detailed in a well written article by Ms. Suzanne Olson in the October 1975 issue of T h e Kansas Mason which was mailed to every member of t h e fraternity in Kansas lodges. Such a program could not possibly b e maintained or even instituted without the generosity of the Kansas Masons who have responded to our

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appeals. We are especially grateful for those who have been able to leave sizeable portfolios of securities a n d bonds to be administered by the 26 men and Masons from all over the State. Incidentally not one of these Trustees receive any renumeration for his services on the Board. O n the other hand each has cared for his expense of travel in attending rneetings of the Directors of Trustes. Some who could afford it, have given sizeable donations from time to time. T e n years have passed. They have been eventful years for the Foundation. Each has seemed to surpass the previous one. Where is it leading? T h a t answer is with the members of our great fraternity. If the Foundation is to continue in its present steady gain, the number of contributors to our funds must be greater than in recent years. (Last year only 3.19% of our membership contributed $1.00 or more to our appeal.) I wish that every Kansas Mason could follow in the steps of Bill Bogue, our Executive Director, or be close enough to look over his shoulder and see all that goes on in the Foundation. I t would surprise you to see the progress that is being m a d e with the small amovmt of funds which are at our command. Surely we have a large amount of securities in our possession but they are involved with Trusts that we operate for the benefit of those still living and although the corpus securities will eventually become the property of the Foundation upon the death of donors or others, all we can do is manage it to the best of our ability. W e have received several important contributions but these have been in the shape of memorials and the money has been used for scholarship loans, the cancer programs a n d day to day operation of the Foundation. Most of the funds for operating the Foundation (salaries, expenses, supplies, etc.) come from small donations by members at large. We exercise strict accounting for all funds a n d nothing is used except income fom Endowment or funds earmarked for a certain purpose. Sincerely and Fraternally, CHARLES S. MCGINNESS

Secretary-Treasurer.

R E P O R T O F T H E E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R OF T H E KANSAS M A S O N I C F O U N D A T I O N , INC To the M.'.

W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

I would take this time before you to expand on several things. T h e first: T h e Masonic Oncology (or Cancer) Clinic. I hold in my hand a letter received this week from James L. Erickson, a brother Mason, who is the Assistant Director of T h e Mid-American Cancer Center at K.U. Medical Center in Kansas City. I quote in part, " T h e Masonic Oncology Clinic has become the standard against which other outpatient facilities are measured here at the Medical Center. This applies, of course, in decor and atmosphere because of the redecorating and new furnishings which the Kansas Masons provided. But even more important is the standard of service which we have been able to set because of the equipment and personnel supported by your foundation. T o be able to provide a highly qualified nurse clinician who gives the expertise of special training in cancer and the even more important ingredient of caring, makes this clinic an outstanding success. Kay Baker recently wrote up a de-

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scription of how she views her job. I'm provding a copy because, it shows in her own words the personal involvement and emotionally supportive role she sees for herself in this position". I won't take time to read this description but it is available for any of you to glance through. I quote further, " H e r work is aided by the pharmacist, who is present during clinic hours to prepare and dispense the oncology drugs used. Currently, Rick Ogden is the man doing this work and the Masons provide salary support in the equivalent of one half a pharmacist. As a matter of practcie, the prestnce of a pharmacist in the clinic is more than half the time and the provision of take home drugs to patients at the clinic s a great convenience which is only possible because of the support you give to a pharmacist." "Now for some numbers. As you know, the Division of Medical Oncology Pediatrics Oncology and Gynecologic Oncology patients were seen there. Dursees all of its outpatients in this clinic. During this last year, Medical Oncology, ing 1975, there were 3,350 visits made to the Medical Oncology Clinics, 1,128 visits by Gynecologic Oncology patients and 372 visits by Pediatric patients. Thus 4, 850 cancer patient visits were made more pleasant and efficient by the Kansas Masonic Foundation." "As you will remember, the east end of that clinic space is used at various times by other specialists. Until our new building is open, there is not space available to expand the use of this clinic. However, the services of Kay Baker is expanding into other areas directly related to cancer patient care. She is increasingly involved in the management of the Gynecologic Oncology patients. She has also been most cooperative in our various efforts to give positive media exposure to the cancer outpatient activities." "We all feel that cancer patients are getting better service now and there is no doubt that Kansas Masons had a hand in this improvment of the quality of care", unquote. Each Mason here can be proud of the Masonic Oncology Center, Kay Baker, Rick Ogden and all of Dr. James Lowman's staff for the fine job they are doing with what we have provided. It was in 1966 at a session similar to this that the Grand Lodge of Kansas gave birth to the Kansas Masonic Foundation. As M . ' . W-'- Brother McGinness says in his report, and I quote, "Ten years have passed. They have been eventful years for the Foundation. Each has seemed to surpass the previous one. Where is it leading? T h a t answer is with the members of our great fraternity." unquote. As you know, your support of this Masonic Works is voluntary. No pressure has ever been brought to bear on any brother to support our work, yet a great opportunity to serve all mankind lies within reach of all masons thru the Foundation. Some say we are growing too slowly, yet our founders made this statement at the birth of the Foundation and I quote, " I t is believed that the foundation can in fact become a multi-million dollar foundation. A word of caution â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a foundation, even though destined to become large, grows slowly in is early years. One reason for this is that a great source of substantial gifts is from wills; consequently, time must elapse before the funds are realized", unquote. These ten years have b o m out the truth of this statement for the Foundation holds in its hand a multi-million dollar potential and by the goodness of God, those individuals who are making this possible are still alive and enjoying the fruits from what the Foundation mangaes for them.

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This fact makes it necessary for you and I as Masons to support the Foundation as best we can, regardless as to whether that support is small or large. This Bicentennial year is an ideal time to get with it if you haven't already, as we are looking at even greater things from the Foundation. I n closing, I wish to thank our Grand Master, the Council of Administration and our own Trustees for their assistance during this year. And to all Masons, I wish to say thank your for your support and the privilege of serving Masonry as Executive Director of the Kansas Masonic Foundation. Fraternally submitted, W I L L I A M E . BOGUE, Executive

Director

REPORT OF THE TREASURER BALANCE SHEET As

OF M A R C H 31,

1976

ASSETS Cash in Bank ' Capitol Fedarel Savings and Loan: Non Segregated Assets Cancer Program: Capitol Federal Savings and Loan $ 8,880.28 Cash in Bank — Checking Account 517.50 Merchant's Nat'l Bank — Savings Account . . . 1,152.66 Capitol Federal Savings and Loan C D . No. 685316 20,893.18 Investments: U.S. Government obligations—at cost 750.00 Corporate Stocks—at cost 39,226.11 Corporate Bonds—at co.5t 94,197.84 Student Loans Furniture and equipment $ 10,081.08 Less accumulated depreciation (7,039.95)

812.47

$ 14,042.05

$ 31,443.62

$134,173.95 $ 20,261.50 $

3,041.13

T O T A L ASSESTS $203,774.72 L I A B I L I T I E S AND N E T W O R T H Segregated Accounts $ 267.40 Net contributions to Capital and Net Accumulated Earnings . . . .$203,507.32 T O T A L L I B I L I T I E S AND N E T W O R T H

$203,774.72

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1975-1976 I N C O M E AND EXPENSES INCOME: Operating Funds; Annual Fund Raising contributions Other than Annual Fund Raising Program Cancer Program (Interest Income—$2,922.63) Interest from bonds, etc Dividends (ordinary) Gain on sale of Stocks Permanent Funds: Annual Fund Raising contributions Other than Annual Fund Raising Program

$ 14,976.00 5,803.17 12,224.78 8,729.45 2,286.93 302.08 7,699.23 5,715.55

TOTAL MONIES RECEIVED EXPENSES: Salaries and allowances Payroll taxes Group insurance Stationery and printing Supplies and services , Travel expense Kansas Mason Mailing Miscellaneous expense Stuffing envelopes (Annual Fund Raising Program) Professional services Depreciation

$ 57,737.IT

T O T A L EXPENSE GRANTS: Cancer Program (K.U. Medical Center) Kansas Masonic Home

$ 34,629.77

$ 25,478.28 1,251.83 426.72 1,860.26 2,107.90 254.31 500.00 127.47 324.00 167.50 1,008.11

$ 23,755.00 253.73

T O T A L EXPENSES AND G R A N T S N E T LOSS — LESS G R A N T S Paid in Capital as of March 31, 1975 Total Paid in Capital as of March 31, 1976 INVESTMENTS: _

-n

Total Corporate Bonds

$ 58,638.50 901.31 204,408.63 $203,507.32

Value At

Corporate Bonds Corporate Bonds A.T. & S.F. 43/8% Debentures . . . $ West Penn Power 1st Mort. 7 % . . . U.S. Steel 45/8% Sub. Deb Tenneco 1st Mort. Pipe Line 9 % . . Central Telephone Sink Fund 9 ^ % Consolidated Nat'l Gas 73/4% Deb. Transamerican Fin. Corp. 7 / 8 % . . Packaging. Corp. Sink Fund 6 . 8 5 % New Eng. Tel. & Teleg. 7 . 3 7 5 % . . Baltimore & Ohio R.R. 8 % 5 m. ea.

Maturity

$ 24,008.73

Market Value

Cost

Mar. 31, 1976

30,000.00 $ 23,736.91 $ 23,550.00 10,000.00 10.166.73 8,200.00 15,000.00 11,005.00 9,993.75 5,000.00 5,025.00 4,975.00 5,000.00 4,950.00 5,050.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,550.00 5,000.00 4,962.50 4,350.00 5,000.00 4,365.50 4,220.00 5,000.00 4,984.40 4,368.75 20,000.00 20,001.80 19,657.50

$105,000.00 $ 94,197.84 $ 88,915.00

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Savings Bonds series E M4000910779E-Matured D e c , '71 (drawing 6 % as of 12-1-73) $

March

1,000.00 $

750.00 $

1,300.40

Total Savings Bonds $ 1,000.00 $ Corporate Stocks200 Shares Foremorst McKesson common $ 400 Shares' Otter Tail Power Co., common . . . 125 Shares Ford Motor Co., common 50 Shares General Motors Corp., common . . 5 Shares 1st. Nat'l Bank of Howard, Ks. . . . 50 Shares New England Power 6 % Pr 100 Shares Southern Company common 400 Shares Wisconsin Public Service common. . 100 hSares A.T. & T. 4.00 Conv. Par

750.00 $

1,300.40

Total Corporate Stocks Total Investments

2,591.80 7,150.00 8,046.88 3,743.75 2,000.00 3,850.00 1,487.50 4,950.00 5,406.18

$ 39,226.11 $134,173.95

3,200.00 7,050.00 7,125.00 3,506.25 2,000.00 2,800.00 1,500.00 6,600.00 5,925.00

$ 39,706.25 $129,921.65

See Footnote Next Page

TOTAL LETTERS MAILED TOTAL RESPONSES REC'D. NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS SEALS RET-D-NO CONTRIB. RET'D. — MEMBER DECEASED RET'D. — NOT DELIVERABLE RET'D. — CHG. OF ADDRESS

OPERATING FUNDS CANCER PROGRAM KANSAS MASON SCHOLARSHIP FUND YOUTH PROGRAM LECTURESHIP MEMORIAL FUND ENDOWMENT FUND CARE O F AGED TOTAL PERMANENT FUNDS TOTAL ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION $23,120

$22,296

1971

$27,140

$19,020 $—0— $ 1,046 $ 2,034 $ 1,891 $ 128 $ 1,841 $ 74 $ 7,074

RESPONSES

$28,829

$20,624 $—0— $ 419 $ 1,248 $ 1,163 $ 144 $ 2,096 $ 77 $ 7,786

1970

1,675 9,018

702 646

93,417 16,076 4,335

889 962 6,889

6,644

5,930

679 871

82,116 . 81,440 13,602 11,748 4,030 I 4,407 ' 456 238

690 806

82,021 12,491 3,183 1,268

1968 1969 1970 1971 Seal Seal Seal Seal Program Program Program Program

LETTERS

$10,859 $—0— S 1,066 $ 2,520 $ 2,228 $ .525 $ 1,246 $ 363 $11,195

1969

$13,503 $—0— $—0— $ 2,474 $ 2,369 $ 231 $ 1,866 $ 169 $ 8,793

1968

27 646 888 4,957

3,635

78,789 10,009 3,491"

1973

$34,582

$23,032 $ 9,371 $—0— $ 1,000 $—0— $—0— $ 346 $ 30 $ 2,179

1973

228 509 660

76,445 8,841 4,130

1972

$27,400

$22,626 $—0— $ 36 $ 24 $ 6 $ 0 $ 627 $ 6 $ 4,839

1972

ANNUAL FUND RAISING PROGRAM — CONTRIBUTIONS

THE KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION, INC.

5 84 132 683

77,122 1,966 1,062

1974

816,962

$ .645 $—0— $—0— $ 66 $ 18 $ 1,464

-0—

$ 6,493 $ 9,015

1974 vs. 1976

3,339

31 698 743

76,011 7,069 2,366

1976

$31,914

+ + + + + +

—

2,656

26 514 611

1,111 6,103 1,293

1975

1974

+ 14,962

+ 8,468 + 260 $—0— -0— 366 $ 1,010 + $—0— S—0— $— 0— !—0— 953 t 1,008 + 236 i 263« + $ 7,446 + 5,991 $14,951 $ 9,265

1975

5^ >

FUND

$22,197.75

$16,999.86

$14,279.70

•

—

$ $

1,345.16 1,060.00

2,468.42

0 —

$21,669.45

$29,688.42

$ 2,266.92 $ 2,396.10 $ 6,794.55 $ 4,863.68 $22,626.00 $23,032.00 $16,730.45 $18,168.42 $ 4,839.00 $ 2,179.00 $ — 0 — $ 9,371.00

1,366.92 900.00

$ 295.53 $ 910.00 $ 141.50 $— 0 — $— 0 — $— 0 — 7.61 $ $ 791.78 $— 0 — $ 324.00

1973

1,000.00 3,920.03 6,493.00 2,672.96 1,464.00 9,016.00

460.00 660-00

2,920.03

— 0 — 700.03 112.46 — 0 — — 0 — — 0 — 64.17 1,661.96 — 0 — 324.00 57.41

$13,041.97

$ $ $ $ $ $

$ $

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ S $

1974

—

1,439.90 761.07

3,620.91

2,190.97 6,811.88 $14,951.00 $ 9,139.12 $ 7,444.50 $ 9,266.00 *$ 2 6 3 . 7 3 $26,102.35

$ $

0 —

$— 0 — $ 1,300.00 $ 159.78 $— 0 — $— 0 — $— 0 — $ 25.88 $ 1,811.25 $— 0 — $ 324.00

1976

This $253.73 was from Joseph Hillebrand ($100.00) and Raymond P r i n c e ($153.73) and designated t o be used a s a grant from the Foundation t o t h e Kansas Masonic Home, which has been done.

$18,617.42

2,700.00 7,676.58 $19,020.00 $11,543.12 $ 7,074.00 $— 0 —

Total postage TOTAL E X P E N S E Contributions for operations Balance after expense Contrib. into p e r m a n e n t funds Contrib. into Cancer P r o g r a m Contrib. for use of Masonic Home TOTAL P R O F I T OP ANNUAL PROGRAM

1,286.79 1,160.00

$ 2,436.79 $ 6,630.10 $21,042.56 $14,412.46 $ 7,786.29 $ — 0 —

$ 2,642.12 $ 7,119.93 $11,924.63 $ 4,804.60 $11,195.25 $ — 0 —

$ 2,894.09 $ 8,016.29 $13,502.69 $ 6,486.40 $ 8,793.30 $ — 0 —

Postage -outgoing P o s t a g e -incoming

1,400.98 $ 1,141.14 $ $ $

1,460.00 1,260.00

$ $

1,416.56 $ 1,478.54 $

$ $

3,627.63

4,776.68

4,193.31

5,122.20

Totals

4,677.81

lO.OU

1972

1971

EXPENSE

$ 186.86 $ 601.42 $ 70.41 $ 1,369.13 $ — 0 — $ 60.50 $ 165.34 $ 749.97 $ — 0 — $ 324.00 $ 10.00

— $ 303.39 $ 744.79 96.20 $ $ 1,682.00 3 1 6.00 $ $ 81.79 $— 0 — $ 1,220.41 $— 0 — $ 324.00

1970

PROGRAM

$ 73.00 $ 159.65 $ 1,359.97 $ 724.60 $ 106.04 $ 63.04 $ 2 , 0 0 8 . 0 0 $ 1,667.90 $ 139.00 $ — 0 — $ 110.46 $ 65.05 $ 41.96 $ 24.86 $ — 0 — $ 1,164.31 $ 416.40 $ — 0 — $ 324.00 $ 324.00 $ — 0 — $ — 0 —

1969

RAISING

$ 396.86 $ 1,228.00 $ 87.65 $ 1,948.00 $ 440.00 $ 111.67 $ 61.50 $ — 0 — $ 569.52 279.00 $ — 0 —

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Addressograph plates Business Envelope, Inc. F r e i g h t i n — B . E. M. Seals—Eureka Company A r t work to r e v i s e Seal F r e i g h t i n — E u r e k a Co. A r t work—local p r i n t i n g Outside p r i n t i n g Supplies—local p r i n t i n g Stuffing envelopes Miscellaneous Expense

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REPORT OF A D M I N I S T R A T O R O F T H E KANSAS M A S O N I C H O M E To the M.'. W.'- Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M.

Kansas:

Two items of business were carried over from the Quarterly Meeting of Saturday, October 24, 1975 to the Special Meeting on Monday, December 1, 1975 in Topeka. These two projects for the Infirmary or Health Care Center were: (A) Replacing the domestic hot and cold water lines with type L copper piping in the section commonly known as the Infirmary Addition. (B) Infirmary Interior Modifications to meet Federal and State requirements. At the meeting in Topeka, the Board approved both projects. P R O J E C T (A) D O M E S T I C W A T E R P I P I N G AS P R O P O S E D BY K E N D A L L INC., O C T O B E R 24, 1975: " W e propose to furnish the labor and material required to replace all domestic water piping- within the Infirmary Building with type L copper piping for the sum of Thirty Thousand Two Hundred One and No/100 Dollars ($30,201.00). T h e price quoted above includes cutting of the ceilings and walls required for the piping installation. T h e above price does not include piping insulation. Insulation of the piping systems would add Ten Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Seven and No/100 Dollars ($10,367.00). We recommend that the piping be insulated. Patching and painting for ceilings and walls are not included and would add Seven Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Five and No/100 Dollars ($7,365.00) to the price quoted above. Sales Tax is included in the above prices. We will do this work on a cost plus 1 5 % , not to exceed any of the above figures." P R O J E C T (B) I N F I R M A R Y I N T E R I O R M O D I F I C A T I O N S : Mr. Dolan N. Martin of the Wichita city Fire Department made the inspection for the State Fire Marshall's office in regard to Infirmary Fire Protection Deficiencies. Mr. William Shelton of the State Fire Marshall's office made the official inspection of Mr. Martin's report. Mr. Charles Ash and Mr. John Anderson of Thomas, Harris, Ash and Mason; Administrator, S Allan Daugherty; Engineer, Robert Vines; Mr. Wilbur Love and Mr. Martin were present for Mr. Shelton's official inspection. Thomas, Harris, Ash and Mason prepared plans and specifications for bids on the Infirmary Interior Modification work. Sealed bids were received and the bids were opened at 3:00 P.M., in Fellowship Hall on November 26, 1975. T h e firm of Hahner, F o r e m a n and Harness had the low bid of $52,500.00. O n December 1, 1975 the Board approved the bid and ordered work to begin. The two projects were started late in December and progress is being made by both firms. M-'- W-'- Robert H . Arnold and W - ' . Nolan Artz made an inspection of the work on January 8, 1976. During the day of Board Meeting an inspection was made by Board Members.

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REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS O u r regular program of repairs and maintenance has been followed. During the summer all boilers were dismantled and inspected with necessary repairs being made. A new gas train firing system was installed on Kewanee Boiler No. 3. Cost was $1,851.94. Additional work was done on other boilers. We purchased a mixer for the Infirmary Kitchen to replace an outdated model for which we were unable to get repair parts. Hobart A-200 Mixer and table, cost $842.08 A compressor for the West Kitchen was purchased, cost $303.10. Kitchen supplies were purchased from Edward Don Company, cost $507.75. New equipment for the Maintenance Department was a Lawn cost $70.04 and a Bench Grinder, cost $105.20.

Mower,

Items purchased for the West Side: Heavy Duty Eureka Carpet Sweeper, cost $105.06. Items purchased for the Health Care Center: Wheel Chair, cost $210.60 and one Walker, cost $135.00. We have an experienced painter and we follow the regular schedule of painting and redecorating. COURTYARD T h e Hillside Nursery did the landscaping and planting of the trees and shrubs for the Courtyard. T h e hot dry weather was severe on the plantings even with the water and care provided by the maintenance crew. Some of the plantings had to be replaced in the fall. O u r members enjoy the Courtyard. LAWN AND GROUNDS Every five years we have a professional tree trimming service prune and deadwood all trees on the grounds which need attention. We have several large trees on the grounds which provide shade and beauty. O n e of the classic trees is the "Cannonball Mulberry." T h e Great Plains Tree Service of Wichita did a good j o b in trimming our trees. T h e hot dry days of summer were hard on all trees and shrubs in Wichita. We used our water wells to good advantage in the care of the grounds. The color in the maples and other trees was beautiful last fall. H E A L T H CARE C E N T E R T h e daily patient load is 107. This is down from last year, due t o deaths and the decrease in new members entering the Home. I n the past two years there have been several who made application to the H o m e and, after being approved, they died before entering or decided not to enter. Some of these entered local care homes over the state. Good nursing care is provided for members. We are on the three eighthour shift plan. A New central supply room has been established.

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We have more bed patients than semi-ambulatory patients. There is n o waiting list and rooms are available. Flu shots were given to members and employees this fall. APPLICATIONS-ADMISSIONS AND DEATHS During the year, December 1, 1974 through November 30, 1975, 36 applications were approved to the Kansas Masonic Home. Of this number 26 were for women and 10 were for men. During the same period we lost 43 by death, 31 women and 12 men. There were 11 discharges. One man died before entering. Three women and one man decided to leave the Home. Six women who had been approved decided not to enter. GRAND C H A P T E R O F F I C E R S V I S I T The O.E.S. District Meeting for District No. 3 1 , was held in Wichita on Saturday, January 25, 1975. On Sunday, January 26th, our Grand Chapter Officers, with their respective husbands and wives, made their annual visit to the Kansas Masonic Home. They took a tour and visited members in t h e morning. A fine program was presented by the group for our members in the West Auditorium at 12:15. All were guests for 1:00 Sunday dinner in the West Dining Room. O u r members always look forward to the visit of the Grand Chapter Officers. FOOD SERVICE We have been faced with the high cost of food. As you know, we are n o longer permitted to receive and serve home caimed foods. This is a regulation of the Kansas Health Department. We do receive gifts of commercially canned foods from Eastern Star Chapters. T h e O.E.S. Fruit Fund is also a big help to us. This fund was started when Sister Rebecca Mae Crask was Worthy Grand Matron in 1921. We attempt to provide tasty and well balanced meals for our members. O.E.S. P R O J E C T , 1974-1975 Sister Beverly Rowe, Worthy Grand Matron, selected as her Project for the Kansas Masonic Home "Air Conditioning for Fellowship Hall." She was ably assisted by Brother T h u r m a n D. Miller, Worthy Grand Patron. T h e response was excellent and T h e Kansas Masonic Home was presented a check in the amount of $4,929.59 at the Grand Chapter Session in Topeka in 1975. Sister Beverly and Brother T h u r m a n have been very interested in the Kansas Masonic Home and its members. They seldom missed a meeting of t h e Kansas Masonic Home Board. T h e Masonic Home Family appreciate this fine project. T H E KANSAS M A S O N I C H O M E R E S I D E N T C O U N C I L T h e Resident Council of the Kansas Masonic Home was formally organized in 1975 and the following officers were elected: President Donna Prill Vice-President Gordon Horn Secretary-Treasurer Myrtle Rayl

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T h e following were elected as the representatives of their respective living areas: Mrs. Pearl Russell, Miss Bess Bragg, Mrs. Meda Hull, Mrs. Laura Finley and Mr. Gordon Horn. These officers and representatives compose the Executive Committee of the Council and will serve for a period of one year. T h e purpose of the Council is threefold: 1. T o cooperate with and assist t h e Administrator and his Staff in any way possible. 2. T o serve as a means of communication between the Residents, Adrninistrator and the Masonic H o m e Board.

the

3. T o promote activities of the H o m e through Council Committees which will be of benefit to the Residents of the Home. All Residents are members of the Council and are entitled to one vote at the meetings of the Council. Mr. Wilbur Love is the Staff Coordinator for the Resident Council. We feel that the Resident Council will be of great benefit to the members and to the Administrators a n d the H o m e Board. O.E.S. P R O J E C T 1975-1976 Since 1975-76 is the Centennial year of the Grand Chapter O r d e r of Eastern Star, the Worthy Grand Matron did not have a project for the Kansas Masonic Home. However, our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Jeanette Huet informs me that money has been coming i n for a Masonic Home Project. Sister H u e t and Brother Smith plan to give consideration to some of the needs of the Home. This will depend upon the total amount of money received. O u r members are most appreciative of this good work by the Order of the Eastern Star. KANSAS M A S O N I C H O M E L O D G E N O . 450 T h e Masonic H o m e Lodge, U D , held its first meeting May 27, 1974, for the purpose of organizing a Lodge in the Kansas Masonic Home. T h e institution of the Lodge and the presentation of Letters of Dispensation occurred on July 27, 1974. Mr. Robert Vines, Masonic Home Engineer, was the first candidate and received his First Degree on August 5, 1974, and finished his Third Degree, December 16, 1974. T h e Lodge received its Charter and numerical designation on March 14, 1975 at the Annual Grand Lodge Session in Topeka. T h e Lodge to be known as Masonic H o m e Lodge No. 450, A.F.&A.M. F E D E R A L W A G E A N D H O U R LAW I N S P E C T I O N Mr. Gary D. Volok, a representative of the U.S. Department of Labor, made an inspection of our payroll records in regard to conformity to the Federal Wage and Hour Law. T h e Kansas Masonic Home is on a forty hour week with time and one-half for any hours worked in excess of forty.

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M I N I M U M WAGE LAW We are meeting the requirements of the Minimum Wage Law of 1974, which raised the minimum wages from $1.60 to $1.90 per hour in May 1974. The scale of pay set up by the 1974 law for hourly wages is as follows: May Jan. Jan. Jan.

1, 1, 1, 1,

1974 1975 1976.... 1977

$1.90 2.00 2.20 2.30

O n January 1, 1976 the minimum wage went to $2.20 per hour. INSURANCE Two Special Multi-Peril Policies have been written on the Kansas Masonic Home. T h e Companies are Continental and United States Fidelity a n d Guaranty. T h e policy period is September 20, 1975 to September 20, 1978. The Blanket Building and Contents Insurance is $6,109,450.00. Boiler Insurance and Comprehensive Liability are also included in the Multi-Peril Policies. LONG-RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE The Long Range Planning Commitee held two meetings, one in M a n h a t t a n on August 2nd and the other in Emporia on Saturday, September 13th. A study of apartment and condominium housing was made. M - . W - ' . John H. Murray, Chairman, made a written report which was included with the secretary's minutes. BY-LAWS, R U L E S AND R E G U L A T I O N S T h e new 1975 By-Laws, Rules and Regulations have been printed. T h e Committee did an excellent job in the revision and updating of the wording of the 1965 Edition. Distribution is to be made to all Masonic Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters in Kansas. 1975 C O N F E R E N C E â&#x20AC;&#x201D; MASONIC HOMES EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION The Conference was held in Los Angeles, California, June 22-26 with the Masonic Homes of California and the Grand Lodge of California being the hosts, R.'. W . ' . Ralph D . Walker and I attended with our wives. The Conference was well planned and the attendance was good. A copy of the program and a . c o p y of the Keynote address were mailed to all Board Members and Associates. I n addition to the General Sessions, three workshop seminar groups met. They were: 1. Masonic and Eastern Star Homes for the Aged. 2. Masonic and Eastern Star Homes for Children. 3. Board members representing both groups. Each workshop seminar elected a secretary to report to the General Session. O u r R.'. W . ' . Ralph D . Walker was chosen to make the report for the Board members. H e made a fine presentation.

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T h e Walkers and the Daughertys deeply appreciate attending the conference and representing Kansas in this National Organization.

PRAYER R O O M T h e O r d e r of Rainbow for Girls in Kansas raised more than $500.00 to establish a Prayer Room in the Masonic H o m e Health Care Center. This project is a memorial to the late Neil McLeod who was active in York Rite and Rainbow. Miss J a n e M . Kensinger, Grand Worthy Advisor, made the presentation. T h e Prayer Room in the Health Care Center will be an additional benefit to the Home and to the visitors.

G R A N D ASSEMBLY G I F T T h e Grand Assembly of Kansas, O r d e r of Rainbow for Girls, presented a check for $500.00 to the Kansas Masonic H o m e for the Fellowship Hall Project. T h e Order of Rainbow for Girls has supported the Home in many ways through the years. Sister Agnes McLeod and her late husband have made an outstanding contribution to the lives of those with whom they have been associated. How good it is that they became members of our beloved Orders.

KANSAS MASONIC H O M E CHILDREN'S R E U N I O N A reunion of people who spent a portion of their youth in the Kansas Masonic H o m e was held on August 9th and 10th, 1975, at the Broadview Hotel. T h e group visited the Home on Saturday afternoon. T h e Sunday edition of the Wichita Eagle had a picture and a feature story about the meeting.

This group Wichita. Mr. of the group. enjoys getting

of former Masonic H o m e children meet every other year in W. E. Garrison, an attorney in Nelson, Nebraska, is president We had some 120 children on the roll in 1930. T h e group together in Wichita.

A R T S AND C R A F T S T h e Arts and Crafts program of the Kansas Masonic Home is in operation. About fifty of our members are participating. Mrs. Kathryn Erhard of Wichita was employed as the instructor. H e r hours a r e from 8 : 0 0 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Classes in Textile and Fabric Painting, Decoupage, Water Colors, Charcoal and Finger Painting, Stationery Making, Holiday Decorations, Copper Tooling, Leather Work, and Linoleum Block Print Tooling are being held each week. Ceramic classes will also be added in the future.

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SCHEDULEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ARTS & CRAFTS I N S T R U C T I O N TIME

MONDAY

9 : 0 0 A M Textile to & 10:30 AM Fabric Painting

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Decoupage

Free Time*

Textile

Decoupage

Fabric Painting Water Colors Charcoal Finger Painting

10:30 A M Water Colors Charcoal to 11:30 AM Finger Painting 1:00 P M Rugs to Beadwork 3:00 P M

Stationery

Holiday Decoration

Copper Tooling Sand Sculpture Leather Work

Linoleum Block Prints Tooling

* Time of Midweek Devotionals. Any resident is welcome to the Arts and Crafts Area to work on various projects they have started. A N T I Q U E AND J U N Q U E

AUCTION

On Friday, October 24th, 1975, we held our Antique and Junque Auction on the Infirmary parking lot. Brother Dick Brewer of Mt. Hope was the auctioneer. We had a good crowd and bidding was brisk. T h e sale was well advertised. We appreciate the special efforts of our Grand Secretaries, Brother Albert O . Arnold, Jr., and Sister Carolyn Bronson Rexroth in the special mailing to all Lodges and Chapters. Ilus Daylight Chapter No. 433, O.E.S., had charge of the food service. We moved a lot of items and the net cash contributions are slightly up for this year. CONTRIBUTIONS For the year ending September 30, 1974, we received $3,501.76 in cash contributions. For the year ending November 30, 1975 we have received $3,944.31. A supplemental list of these contributions appear as a supplemental report. This list does not include Estates and Special contributions which are reported by Judge Thomas C. Raum, Jr., in his report. APPRECIATION In conclusion, I would like to express my deep appreciation to the Kansas Masonic Home Board for their interest and forward looking program; to the Lodges and Chapters for their concern and support of the H o m e ; to the staff and employees for their good work and dedicated service and to the members for their loyalty and cooperation as part of the Kansas Masonic Home Family. S.

ALLAN

DAUGHERTY

Administrator

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KANSAS M A S O N I C H O M E Analysis of Cash Contributions For the Year E n d i n g November 30, 1975 P R O J E C T AMBASSADORâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;BUS F U N D : Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr.

H. E. R. A.

K. Graves B. Johnson H . Arnold G. Yost

$ 48.75 30.00 60.00 14.00

TOTAL

152.75

761.00

CHRISTMAS F U N D : Hays Lodge 195 Hays Chapter 68 R.A.M Hays Alepo Comm. 31 Pursel Chapter 110, O.E.S Bestor G. Brown Lodge 433 Oneida Lodge 323 Lula Chapter 135 Wichita Lodge 99 Trinity Shrine 7 North Star Lodge 168 Syracuse and Collidge Past Matrons Club Hancock Lodge 311 L. F . Hydecker, D . V . M Clifford Reisch James Elwell Matthew Perry David S. Peebler Arthur R. Harvey Marlene Flickinger Hazelton C h a p t e r 254, O.E.S TOTAL

$ 20.00 20.00 20.00 10.00 50.00 5.00 11.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 464.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 8.00 5.00 3.00

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F E L L O W S H I P H A L L AND A R T S AND C R A F T S F U N D M E M O R I A L S : Warren E. M c C a m m o n d : T h e following departments of Cessna Fluid Power Division of Cessna Aircraft Co.: General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Payroll Accounting, Cost Estimating and Departments 260 and 261 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Siegrist Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Robinson Mrs. Ned R. White Mrs. Koy Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Sam Spurgin Society of Mfg. Engineers, Ch. 52 Mrs. Sylvia H o m b a k e r Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kruse Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Conley

$ 85.00 10.00 5.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

$190.00 Edward Philippi—Sabetha Ld. 162 A.F.&A.M $ 10.00 William L. H a u g — K i n g Solomon Ld. 10, A.F.&A.M. . . . 10.00 Floyd R. Munford—Corinthian Ld. 79, A.P.&A.M 10.00 Dale R. Johnson—Hancock Ld. 311, A.F.&A.M 25.00 Charles H. Alber—Sterling Ld. 171, A.F.&A.M 10.00 Bertha Strand—Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. D r u m m o n d . . . . 5.00 $260.00 Other contributions—Beta Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi

10.00

TOTAL

270.00

40.00

76.32

LIBRARY F U N D M E M O R I A L S : Elizabeth Weaver—Irene Weaver Eubank, Joel D. Eubank and Marilyn Eubank Phillips Elizabeth Miller—Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Graves Dora Lantry—Ellsworth Ch. 440, O.E.S

$ 25.00 10.00 5.00

TOTAL CHAPEL FUND M E M O R I A L S : Chester J. Ziegel—Leavenworth Masonic Building Association Eugene Royal Grose—Sterling Ld. 171, A.F.&A.M Millard L. Smith—Beattie Ld. 259, A.F&A.M George J. Jones—Eureka Ld. 88, A.F.&A.M

$ 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

Other gifts—O.R.G. Assembly 3 Chapel Collections

$ 40.00 36.32

TOTAL

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Dr. Fred Schenek—Corinthian Ld. 79, A.F.&A.M, Arthur Stewart: Mr. and Mrs. John F . Stewart $ •'&.80 Mary M . Bales 5.00

Harmon C. Waterman—Greenleaf Ld. 232, A.P.&A.M. Bertha S t m a d : Kansas F a r m Bureau a n d Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Berasek $15.00 ansas F a r m Bureau M u t u a l Insurance 15.00 Mr. and Mrs. Lester V. Beitler 10.00 Internal Medicine Associates 25.00 Mr. and Mrs. Glen G. and Nancy M. Chaloupka 5.00 May, Don, Kenneth, Jack and Maxine Bitler 25.00 Agatha Ballard, Marven and Lillian Ballard, Mr. and Mrs Virgil Ballard and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hober and Family 20.00 Mrs. Anne Koles, Mrs. Frances Picker, Mrs. Blance Butler, Mrs. Rose Wagor, Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stmad 12.00 J o and Helen Strnad, Billy Stmad, Anne anasek, L o ren Joys, Lois S t m a d , J o h n Kadavys, Karla Kadavys 7.00 Mr. and Mrs. Jean Clark 5.00 Art and Helen Neubauer 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. Max R a y 5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Marian Murphy, Mrs. Earnest Neubauer, Mr. a n d Mrs. Arthur Neubauer, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Trech . . H 4.00 Mr. and Mrs. George W. Harper 20.00 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stevens 10.00

March

1000

13.80 10.00

179.00 Dwight E. Kunkle—Scottsh.Rite Bodies of L a w r e n c e . . Lillie Belle Nixon—Mr. and Mrs. John Jacks Melvin H . Ewing—Sabetha Ld. 162, A.F.&A.M Dora Lantry—Mrs. Lenora H a r t m a n

12.50 10.00 10.00 5.00

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TOTAL MEMORIALS $1,228.24 OTHER GIFTS: Mendias Chapter (wheel chair or walker) . .$120.00 Sam-o-Loc Club 25.00 S.O.O.B. 6 Newton Assembly 10.00 Sulton Lodge 85, A.F.&A.M 28.00 Frank Venneri 20.00 Lawrence Bowdish .' 200.00 First National Bank 3.00 R. C. Puraphrey 10.00 Dale W. Stark ^ ; ... 5.00 Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bomberger 5.00 S.O.O.B. 132 Independence 25.00 Harrison Broberg 25.00 Margery K. Schoen 800fl.00 Gretchen Patterson 50.00 Leavenworth P.D. Aides Assn 50.00 Rainbow Assembly 2 Org. Winfield 40.00

TOTAL O T H E R GIFTS

$1,416.00

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS

$2,644.24

GRAND T O T A L OF CASH CONTRIBUTIONS

$3,944.31

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MISCELLANEOUS FUND—MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Walter K n e a l e : Mr. a n d Mrs. Mr. a n d Mrs. Mr. a n d Mrs. Mr. a n d Mrs.

H a r r y B. McCrea Donald R. Hyten R . F . Weeks E. K. Cole

$ 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 $ 40.00

Ruth Jameson: Beth L. Martin I n a Courtney Mr. a n d Mrs. E. J . Q u i n n and Mrs. C. Campbell

5.00 5.00 5.00 15.00

Esli A. Radcliff: Mr. a n d Mrs. J o h n Radcliff and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rankin Dexter Community Flower Fund Mr. and Mrs. Lotus Day

$ 10.00 17.50 10.00

Elsie Omer—Formoso Ch. 353 Edward Misner—Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M a i n Henry E. Sharp—Council Grove Ld. 36, A.F.&A.M Father John Siraeson—Gertrude Gundiff O m e r Tooley—Shawnee Ld. 54, A.F.&A.M Margaret J. Dulaney: Opal Hartwig $ 10.00 Hariett Martin 15.00

37.50 5.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 12.00

25.00 Ray H . H e d r y : T h e Coates Family Boeing Co. Elect. Eng. Grp Dr. and Mrs. H. O . Anderson Mr. a n d Mrs. Henry R. Brock Mrs. L a u r a F. McDonald Mr. a n d Mrs. Charles R. Barrick Mr. D . R. Seaman Mr. a n d Mrs. E. D . Redninger Lois B. Chance Mr. a n d Mrs. Donald B. Tener Robert O. Sullivan

Glen T. Strulk—Loretta Klasinski Grover C. King—Marie A. Gilchrist A. R. Welch—Horace Ld. 352, A.F.&A.M Mabel Scott—Mendias Social Club George Larson—Mrs. Wm. O. Russell

7.00 15.85 7.50 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 90.34 lO.OO 5.00 15.00 5.00 10.00

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Eva R. Beatty: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Maeoktlen Mr. and Mrs. Ora Richards Donald A. Charlie B. Hancock Wm. N.

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5.00 6.00

Puckett, Sr.—Dorothea I. Puckett Lay: Ld. 311, A.F.&A.M $ 15.00 Vanderbeek 15.00

Leonard A. Branch—Beattie Ld. 259, A.F.&A.M Mary Martenson: Esther Eisenhart $ Alta Vista United Methodist Church

11.00 10.00

30.00 10.00 1.00 4.00

5.00 Elizabeth B. Miller: Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Shogren Mabel McGahey and Beverly Spade

$370.60 10.00

Lucy Wolfskill^—Mr. and Mrs. Eugene K. R u c k e l . . . Hugh McLaughlin—Craftsmen Club of Transit Emp. Max Buck—Corinthian Ld. 79, A.F.&A.M Andrevvf H. Buck—Miriam Ch. 14 Chester J. Ziegel—Leavenworth Ld. 2, A.F.&A.M. . . Dana McGill: Emma Dale $ 10.00 Earle & Effie Foster 5.00 Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Shroder 2.00 Hubbard Insurance Co 3.00 Jessie K. Marsh 2.00 Cash—Friends 7.00 Stella Farrar—John B. Love Raymond Young—Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cheyney Fred E. Willard—Sterling Ld 171, A.F.&A.M. . . . . . . . William H a u g : Carl R. Klinkenberg and Amelia Gray $ 25.00 Scottish Rite Bodies of Lawrence 12.50

380.60 10.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 5.00

29.00 25.00 10.00 10.00

37.50 Minnie Maude Woods: Hamilton and Clark Chartered Medical Center Mr. and Mrs. Orman Hurban and Mrs. O. D . Ward and Family Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Woods, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rowcliffe

$ 25.00 10.00 10.00 5.00

50.00

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R E P O R T OF THE SECRETARY-TREASURER KANSAS MASONIC HOME To the M-'. W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas:

Brethren: I am pleased to report to you on the financial condition, the income and expenses of our Masonic Home for the period ending November 30, 1975: S T A T E M E N T OF FINANCIAL C O N D I T I O N November 30, 1975 Assets C U R R E N T ASSETS — Cash on hand and on deposit FIXED ASSETS — Land— Home Buildings — Home Furniture & Fixtures Infirmary equipment Projection equipment ound equipment Automobiles & trucks

$ 82,488.93

$ 50,000.00 $ 2,418,396.35 310,980.90 47,415.76 11,917.01 7,036.30 15,056.03 $ 2,810,802.35

DEDUCT— Accumulated depreciation

$ 1,449,754.84 $361,047.51

T O T A L FIXED ASSETS

$ 1,411,047.51

INVESTMENTS— Bonds Stocks Real estate mortgages and contracts Real estate — other Total investments T O T A L ASSETS . . :

$ 3,576,753.43 2,519,487.08 301,256.99 8,437.00 $ 6,405,934.50 $ 7,899,470.94

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S T A T E M E N T O F I N C O M E AND EXPENSE FOR T H E YEAR E N D E D NOVEMBER

30,

1975

INCOME— Grand Lodge — per capita tax O . E . S . — per capita tax Deceased members' contributions Interest and dividends • Rents and royalties — other real estate Grand Lodge relief Contributions — special Gain on sale of real estate — net Maintenance charges Fixed assets purchased by other funds Insurance claims Miscellaneous

117,393.00 34,992.00 418,954.36 332,057.16 89,133.40 1,800.00 84,659.84 7,277.38 29,253.55 7,334.54 903.16 19,905.66

$ 1,143,664.05 EXPENSES— Operating expense — H o m e Secretary's office Repairs Insurance Agency fees Loan service charges Loss on sale of securities — net Grand Lodge relief payments Home board — expense Legal Accounting Ministerial fees Real estate expenses Depreciation Miscellaneous

$ 1,072,991.77 8,400.00 5,547.65 18,436.00 15,089.72 752.30 29,821.30 2,700.00 3,128,17 2,085.42 4,200.00 1,192.50 6,659.33 44,573.02 14,257.86 $ 1,229,834.77

N E T I N C O M E (LOSS)

$ (86,170.72)

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CONTRIBUTIONS

ENDED NOVEMBER

30,

R u t h McCormick (in memory of M i n a C r a n e ) Bert McKay Mrs. J o h n L. Williams Vera M a e Krause (in memory of Pete Castholm) Gladys M. Wells Gilbert Henry R u b y L. Mathews Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 Carl E. H a r t m a n Grand Chapter O.E.S. (carpet fund and hymnals) P. and L. Compass Club Rex Owens Gene H a r t G r a n d Chapter O.E.S. (air conditioning project) A d a m J. Schopel Estate James R. Worley Estate Robert F. Withers Estate Edward J. Hogan Neil McLeod Memorial: International Order of Rainbow Girls Virginia Weeks J a n e Kensinger Liberal Assembly Noll. O.R.G Jens. J. Jensen Estate , Margery K. Schoen Edith M. Nelson Estate Grand Assembly of Kansas O.R.G. (Fellowship Hall) Mary E. McCreey Estate Myrtle D. Miller Estate Samuel J. Chaltas Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Glenn .........;. Carroll D . Smith Estate Cora G. McLey Estate August R. Johnson Estate L a u r a O. Thompson (in memory of Reece A. Daniel) Dean G. Reitz Richard F . Allen J. R. and Mary Joyner Estate

1975

1,500.00 100.00 500.00 3,750.00 200.00 50.00 100.00 925.00 2,031.55 688.20 250.00 100.00 300.00 4,929.59 1,543.90 1,258.49 1,954.55 100.00

500.86 25.00 10.14 39.00 575.00 1,000.00 400.00 2,125.00 500.00 619.76 19,267.30 . 100.00 "5,000.00 7,041.24 10,000.00 1,000.00 1,OOPOO 500.00 50.00 15,200.26

Total Special Contributions

$ 84,659.84 Respectfully submitted, THOMAS G. RAUM, JR.

Secretary-Treasurer

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REPORT OF C O M M I T T E E ON MASONIC EDUCATION To the M.'.

W.'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M.

of Kansas:

The report of your Committee on Masonic Education will be divided into six sections: "Masonic Education Area Conferences," "Wardens School," "Handbook of Kansas Freemasonry," "Lodge Committee of Masonic Education,' "Area Coordinators," and " W h a t more remains to be done." 1.

MASONIC E D U C A T I O N AREA C O N F E R E N C E S .

Twelve Masonic Education meetings were held in the twelve areas of the state in 1975 with some 1200 in attendance. These meetings continue to grow in acceptance as Lodge Officers become aware of the resources offered to aid them in improving their lodge. There still seems to be some confusion among those officers who have not attended one of these meetings. They seem to feel that having attended a District Meeting (ritual) shortly after the first of the year, that it would only be repeitious to attend an Area Meeting (education). T o better distinguish between these two series of meetings, those dealing with improvement of lodge operation and membership participation will in the future be known as Masonic Education Area Conferences. There are twelve of them planned for 1976. T h e tentative program will deal with the following subjects: Achieving Masonic Visibility—How Do We Look? Achieving Masonic Vitality—How D o We Live? Achieving Masonic Durability—How Can We Last? A schedule of the 1976 Area Conferences is as follows: Area 1—Girard, April 30, p.m. Area 2—Leavenworth, May 1, a.m. Area 3—Atchison, May 1, p.m. Area 4—Topeka, April 3, a.m. Area 5—Americus, April 2, p.m. Area 6—Arkansas City, M a r c h 26, p.m. Area 7—Sedgwick, March 27, a.m. Area 8—Wakefield, April 3, p.m. Area 9—Osborne, March 19, p.m. Area 10—Kingman, M a r c h 27, p.m. Area 11—Cimarron, March 20, a.m. Area 12—Quinter, M a r c h 20, p.m. All Lodge Officers should attend one of these conferences and any interested brother is welcome. T h e better the attendance from a lodge, the stronger the lodge can become. 2.

WARDENS S C H O O L S — " S E T T H E C R A F T T O W O R K "

Two Wardens Schools were conducted in 1975. One was held at Ness City and the other at Emporia. A sincere thanks to the brethren of these two lodges for handling the arrangements for these two meetings. Attendance at both meetings was great. With the addition of the Secretary's to the

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schools, the attendance a t Emporia was almost overwhelming. I t may become necessary to divide the east half of the state into two schools. Even though attendance was good, there were still 118 lodges without any represenation a t either of t h e meetings. O n e wonders how long Masonry will survive in those communities where a p a t h y seems to prevail? An outstanding program was provided to assist the Wardens plan carry out an active year in their lodge. T h e program included:

and

"Inventory—What needs to be d o n e " by R . ' . W . ' . Wm. Mcintosh, GSW. "Resources—What Can Be D o n e " by R . ' . W - ' - C h e t Gilbert, G J W . 'Desire—What Will Be D o n e " by W . ' . Nolan Artz, GSD. " T h e Importance of R i t u a l " by M - ' . W . ' . J. Fred Williamson, P G M . "Remarks of the Grand M a s t e r " — M - ' . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold. Lunch. "Lodge Masonic Education P r o g r a m " W - ' . J. Paul Carver, M . ' . W . ' . Richard D . Kelsey, P G M "Recipe for Worshipful M a s t e r " — W - ' . J o h n Heckert, Master Ottawa Lodge No. 18. Planning Sesson. "A look to ' 7 6 " — R . ' . W . ' . Ralph Walker, D G M . A continuation of Wardens Schools are planned for 1976. 3.

H A N D B O O K O F KANSAS F R E E M A S O N R Y - " G I V E PROPER INSTRUCTION"

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T h e Handbook of Kansas Freemasonry was adopted for use of the Lodge Commitee on Masonic Education and was introduced at the Wardens Schools in September, 1975. This replaces the book, "Lodge System of Masonic Education," which has been in use since 1970. T h e information is basically the same, but the presentation to the candidate is somewhat shortened and a section of "General Masonic Information" has been included. This handbook should rank with the Kansas Laws of Masonry as a necessity for every lodge, every officer and every brother who desires to really undestand our fraternity. I t is now available though' the G r a n d Secretary's office. T h e Handbook is designed for a threefold purpose. First, it is to be used by the lodge committee of Masonic education in the instruction of the candidate as he progresses through the Degrees of Masonry. From the moment of his election, the candidate education should begin. A new leaflet in the form of a letter addressed to the Masonic Candidate should accompany the notice of election. This is to brief t h e candidate as he waits " O n T h e Threshold" of Masonry. T h e first section of the Handbook is entitled " O n T h e Threshold" and should be presented to the candidate, preferably in his home with' his famly present prior to his initiation as an Entered Apprentice. Subsequent sections of the Handbook are to be given by the committee as the candidate progresses through the degrees. A second purpose of the Handbook is to provide resources for informative Masonic programs in the lodge. Excellent discussions can be generated from any of the 165 statements in the book. A third purpose of the book is to provide every Mason a ready source of Masonic information to answer most of the questions that may arise about

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our fraternity. T h e final section of the book, "General Masonic Information" goes beyond candidate instruction and should be of interest to all Masons. 4.

LODGE C O M M I T T E E ON MASONIC EDUCATION

This committee is one of the five standing committees of the Constituent Lodges. It was established as such in 1972, to help effectuate the programs of Grand Lodge relating to Masonic Education. T h e committee should consist of three members. (By-law 3-317). The first and foremost duty of the committee is to educate those receiving the degrees on Masonry. T h e program as set out by Grand Lodge is as follows: Upon the election of a candidate for the degrees, the candidate is to be notified of his election and presented the leaflet "For T h e Masonic Candidate." Shortly thereafter the committee should arrange a meeting with the candidate in his home in the presence of his family and cover with them the first section of the Handbook of Kansas Freemasonry, entitled " O n T h e Threshold." Opportunity should then be provided to answer any question he or his family might have. During this meeting the committee should establish a friendly relationship with this family and make the candidate feel you really are looking forward to having him as a brother. The Candidate is then ready to receive the Entered Apprentice Degree. In the next few days following the conferral, the committee again meets with the candidate to present that portion of the Handbook entitled "Entered Apprentice." This meeting should be at the lodge. T h e same procedure should be followed as the candidate receives the "Fellowcraft" a n d Master Mason degrees. At the final session with the brother, the committee should make him famliar with the final section of the Handbook which deals with "General Masonic Information" and present him a copy of the handbook for future reference. Make it clear to this brother, that at any future date, should he have questions about Masonry, your committee is at his disposal. Should you not be able to answer his questions or supply him with information, contact your District Deputy or Area Coordinator, Grand Lodge officer. Grand Lodge Masonic Education committeeman or the Grand Secretary's office for assistance. It is hoped that the lodge education committee will present to the lodge a series of programs to help educate the membership in Masonry.

5. AREA COORDINATORSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"WHAT CAME YOU HERE TO DO?" With the completion of this Annual Communication, the sixth group of Area Coordinators will assume their responsibilities. From that first group on through and including the newest group, there has been some confusion as to their duties and responsibilities. This position originated to establish a Masonic Education officer in each area of the state. T h e Area Coordinator was to be the chairman of the Area Commitee which was composed of the District Deputies within the Area. This committee was to make local arrangement for the Area Meetings and to get the lodge officers to attend as well as promote the Grand Lodge programs throughout the Area, and to assist any lodge who desired help in establishing or conducting Masonic Education in their lodge.

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T h e original guidelines for selection of Area Coordinators, required that they be a past D D G M or past Grand Lodge Officer, have knowledge and experience with Masonic Education and the enthusiasm to fulfill the duties of the office. There being no limitation upon reappointment, it was hopeful that this would bring a degree of continuity to the Areas as the District Deputy's m a d e their transition each year. T h e Area Coordinator, as the name implies, is the coordinator of Grand Lodge activities in his area. Immediately after G r a n d Lodge the A. C. should call together his committee of D D G M ' s , and to determine if all arrangements have been completed for the Masonic Education Area Conference, make plans for getting all the lodges represented and then set about the task of getting this done. This committee might want to make plans for other events such as Table Lodges, St. Johns Day Celebrations, moonlight lodges, etc. T h e Area Coordinator should work with his Distrct Deputies to implement all Grand Lodge programs within the local lodge. Total exposure to these programs can only be realized through the persistence of the area committee. T h e Area Coordinator-District Deputy function can be strengthened by having a meeting of the incoming A. C. or D D G M ' s well ahead of their installation, t h a t they can be trained and ready to go to work immediately upon assuming office. If this could be held in December or early January, it would allow some two months in preparaton for their year and allow them to learn from the retiring D D G M or A. C. 6. " W H A T M O R E R E M A I N S T O BE D O N E ? " Each year the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education sets out needs and objectives for the year. Almost always our needs and objectives are longer than our list of goals accomplished. Because of this we refer to future committees these rough ashlars. 1. Masonic Awareness Night—A program encompassing all appendant bodes, at which time the Masonic family tree could be explained in a program entitled "Masonry, What's I t AH About?" Dinners and entertainment could add to the evening. 2. A Journey to Grand Lodge Museum a n d Library—This could be developed into an enjoyable and educational trip. Displays could be arranged by Grand Lodge telling of our Masonic heritage, programs could be presented and even lodge attended in the new lodge room. 3. " G r a n d Master's Lodge"—With the completion of the new lodge room a specialty lodge could be formed similar to Research Lodges of some other Grand Jurisdictions, but rather than get into the field of research and publication, take on special projects for Grand Lodge that the regular budget of time and money does not allow. T h e membership would be m a d e u p of dedicated Masons who have a desire to be of service to the craft with remuneration and in fact would be supportive by the payment of dues to this lodge in addition to the regular lodge. 4. Masonic Clergy Night—District, Area or Statewide meetings where the craft invite their clergy to dinner and program designed to enlighten and improve the relationship between the lodge and the clergy.

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5. College of Masonic Knowledge—A program of advanced Masonic Education for the dedicated Masons who have a thirst for knowledge of Masonry beyond that available for the general membership, would need to be held on District or Area basis to attract large enough participation. 6. Public Relations a n d t h e Lodge—Development of a program a n d handbook which would assist lodges in getting their P R work done. 7. Unification of Masonic Education and Lectures for Candidate improvement. This is by no means a complete list of what needs to be done. I t is only to serve as a stimulator. W h a t programs or needs do you see for future consideration ? What more remains ot be done? Many of the programs presented over the past years a r e still of value a n d need to be used. Program planning is always necessary. T h e Lodge Officers Manual is for everyday use. Talking Short Talks make good lodge programs and the Short Talk Bulletins give you a wealth of program material. More Light in Masonry—a self teaching audio Masonic Leadership course could work in a lodge or on t h e district level. Table Lodge provides a n evening of Masonic education a n d entertainment. All of these resources a r e available through the Grand Secretary as well as several Masonic Films. They are only as good as the use they get. In conclusion of this report ,the members of this committee sincerely thank Most Worshipful Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master, for t h e privilege of this appointment. We believe that we have received more from this experience than we have given. T h e feelings of this committee can best be expressed with these words: Coming together is Beginning, Keeping together is Progress, Working together is Unity, Thinking together is Success. This year has been one of success for us. W e are saddened only that o u r workng together a n d thinking together must end. Fraternally submitted, J E S S E BEAN EUGENE CARLSON J. P A U L CARVER RICHARD D . KELSEY,

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COMMITTEE of

Kansas:

Your Committee on Public Schools sincerely desires that our great American Heritage be emphasized in every public school and every classroom in our great State of Kansas; especially during American Heritage Month of February; and also that the great opportunity of our Bicentennial Year be used for the continued emphasis thereon. I t was our further desire t h a t every Masonic Lodge through its Public School Committee become a vital unit in activating this program in its own school a n d community. Your committee composed a letter giving some suggestions and requesting that local school committees use their own ingenuity in suggesting other activities. Among the suggestions by the committee were assemblies, classroom plays, discussions, and speakers a n d reports suitable to each particular age group. Subjects may vary depending on the occasion; i.e., our Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, our Flag, the necessity of public schools in a democratic republic, national heroes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, Abraham Lincoln, Cyrus McCormick, Eli Whitney, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, the Wright Brothers, and may others â&#x20AC;&#x201D; also the many benefits of our free enterprise system. T h e object of this program is to inform and remind our youth and also our adults of "who we a r e ; what we a r e ; how we got that way," that we may pass on to posterity these blessings of our heritage unsullied. Your committee truly appreciates the fine support and excellent guidance of our Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold and our Grand Secretary, R . ' . W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, Jr. M - ' . W-'. Robert H. Arnold requested Governor Bennett to proclaim February American Heritage Month. Governor Bennet graciously complied with this request on February 4, 1976. A splendid letter of endorsement by the Grand Master accompanied the committee's letter to the Public Schools Committee of each subordinate lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. O u r Grand Secretary and his staff graciously prepared and mailed our letter to each lodge in Kansas. These acts were greatly appreciated by your committee. This year the Essay and Heritage programs were under separate committees. Your Public Schools Committee generally feels that the two programs are complementary and should perhaps be better coordinated under the same committee. Your Public Schools Committee expresses its thanks and appreciation to the Grand Master for this opportunity to serve him and the Grand Lodge of Kansas as committeemen this year. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, O W E N E . HODGSON, Chairman W A L T E R H . BERGER T H E O D O R E A. GRINDAL M A R T I N A. LOGAN R O B E R T A. R I D L E Y

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TOTAL YOUTH To the M-'- W-'- Grand Lodge,

A.F. & A.M.

Masons of Kansas:

As a result of action taken at the 1975 Session of the M-'. W . ' . Grand Lodge, AF&AM of Kansas, a Grand Lodge Committee on Total Youth was established as a Standing Committee which included the dissolving of the Grand Lodge Committee on Extension of DeMolay. Thus, the purposes and responsbilities of the Committee on Total Youth became two-fold. 1. T o conduct the Statewide Essay Contest for Seniors in the Public High Schools of Kansas. 2. T o work toward increasing harmony a n d strength among our three Youth Organizations—Job's Daughters, Rainbow Girls and DeMolay Boys—and encourage and assist with adult leadership and interest in these groups. T h e Committee was charged with the disposition of $4700, the budget for the 1975-1976 Grand Lodge Year. W e decided on the following distribution of the scholarship awards: First Prize—$800; Second Prize$500; Third Prize— $200; Fourth Prize—$50 U.S. Savings Bonds, for each girl and boy winners. In addition, there were three Honorable Mentions in each division. Of the remaining $1625, $950 went to DeMolay, and $300 each to Job's Daughters and Rainbow Girls with the stipulation the funds were to be used only by the state youth heads to assist them in the performance of their duties, requirign them to make an accounting of their expenditures to us by February 1, 1976. This left a sum of $75 to be held in reserve. The topic selected for this year's Essay Contest was "As T H E Y O U T H G O E S , So G O E S T H E NATION," one in keeping with the Bi-Centennial Theme. This proved a most challenging subject and one which provided a variety of approaches by the participants. One of the pleasant duties of the committee was the appointment of statewide judges and the opportunity to have lunch and enjoy fellowship with them following their selection of the outstanding Essays. Again this year we were most pleased that these three outstanding Mason's accepted our request to serve and we are truly grateful for their time and talent in this highly important and significant project of the Grand Lodge. They were: Royal B. Brown, Fort Leavenworth; George L. Cleland, Topeka; and Floyd S. Ecord, Past Grand Master, Burlington. 1975 ESSAY C O N T E S T W I N N E R S

First Place Second Place Third Place Fourth Place Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention

GIRLS Leslie Gourlay Belle Plaine Lodge No. 178 P a m Cosart N a r k a Lodge No. 349 Corlene Lange Mankato Lodge No. 87 Brenda Bruggemann Horace Lodge No. 352, Tribune J a n i s Miller W a t h e n a Lodge No. 64 Carolyn Mooney Hutchinson Lodge No. 445 J a n e t Leidig Lenora Lodge No. 181 Anita Shapland Barney Lodge No. 279, Dighton

BOYS Terry Leatherman Delaware Lodge No. 96, Kansas City Doug Lakey King Solomon Lodge No. 10, Leavenworth James Pringle Horace Lodge No. 352, Tribune Joseph H i c k e r t Lenora Lodge No. 181 David Wolfe Naphtali Lodge No. 310, Almena Gregg Philbrick Phillipsburg Lodge No. 184 Rich Trimble Washington Lodge No. 5

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T h e fourteen winners were given their awards and were guests at Grand Master's Banquet Friday, M a r c h 12, 1976 in Topeka.

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Effort was made to urge all Lodges which had one or more of our Youth Groups within their jurisdiction not only to promote the Essay Contest in their local Public High Schools but also to contact personally the seniors of our Youth Organizations to get them to participate. This seemed to help as some of those who wrote Essays indicated their membership in one of the Masonic affiliated youth groups. O t h e r projects discussed during committee meetings this year included: a State Youth C a m p ; Bucks o Dollars for Youth from the Kansas Masonic membership; rooms in the Grand Lodge Building for Job's Daughters and Rainbow Girls; urging all Masons to attend one or more of the Youth meetings occasionally, especially upon written invitations to special meetings.

RECOMMENDATIONS We recommend the continuing of the Essay Contest but that it be reassigned to the Committee on Public Schools as a part of its responsibilities. We suggest that the winning girl and boy Essays be reproduced annually either in the Kansas Mason or in some other manner to the Lodges a n d / o r membership. We recommend the continuation of the financial assistance to the state heads of our affiliated Youth Orders. We further suggest that special rooms in the Grand Lodge Building, if space is available, similar to the DeMolay Room be implemented as soon as possible for the Job's Daughters and Rainbow Girls.

CONCLUSION Truly, we are most grateful to all within our Grand Jurisdiction who participated in any way toward the success of this very important activity and for your continued support. W e appreciate so much the efforts of our Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold as well as much input into our program and the support and cooperation of our Grand Secretary, R.'- W-'. Albert O . Arnold, Jr. Without these people along with our judges and their willingness to ser\'e, the work of our committee would be fruitless.

ADDENDUM Having served as a member of the original Committee on Public Schools in 1959 and chairman of it from 1965 to 1973 and now as chairman of this Committee for the past two years, has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my over thirty years as a Master Mason, or in any of my other life activities which have been varied and valuable. I n retrospect, I look with pride upon having the opportunity of working with so many outstanding Masons in our Jurisdiction, and I truly thank God for it, but I am most

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grateful to those members of these committees throughout the years for their loyalty, hard work, cooperation and willingness to carry out their assignments for Masonry is a voluntary organization until you accept a job, then it becomes a responsibility. They also kept in mind, "until we have done all we can, we have not done enough." For me as chairman, this is my last year on a committee, this is not good-bye, just so long; so I say to you, "not only keep up the good work, but make it better." God Bless all of you. Respectfully submitted, R A L P H E . W I L S O N , Chairman EVERETT L . AVERY JIMMY D . K I N G FRANCIS W . STARNS D O N A L D E . VOCHATZER

PAST GRAND M A S T E R S L U N C H E O N At 11:30 a.m., M-'- W.'.Robert H . Arnold, the Grand Master, asked that all Past Grand Masters, and or visiting Grand Masters, and himself, be excused to attend the Past Grand Masters Association Annual Meeting and Luncheon. H e surrendered t h e gavel to Deputy Grand Master Ralph D . Walker and asked him to preside until time for lunch. T h e Grand Master a n d other Past Grand Masters thereupon departed the meeting room for the Downtown Ramada I n n . At ment held with

LABOR T O R E F R E S H M E N T 11:45 a.m., the Grand Lodge was then called from Labor to refreshuntil 1:30 p.m. I t was announced that the Awards Luncheon would be commencing at 12:00 noon, on the lower level floor of the auditorium R-'. W - ' . Ralph D . Walker, Deputy Grand Master, presiding.

AWARDS L U N C H E O N The 1975 Awards luncheon was called to order by the Deputy Grand Master promptly at 12:00 noon. An opening prayer was given by W . ' . Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain. Approximately 670 Masons were in attendance. Sandwiches; Potato Chips; Apple Cobbler; Coffee or T e a , was served as a light lunch. After opening remarks from the Deputy Grand Master, the meeting was turned over to W-'. John E. Stover, Secretary of the Ritualistic Awards Committee, who made the awards for the Grand Master. I t was obser\'ed that a warm and cordial air prevailed, and the participants were engaged with deep interest in the program a t hand. Thirteen Lodges received the T R I C E - R O B I N S O N award for 1975. They were: Wyandotte No. 3 Delaware N o . 96 Wichita No. 99 . Keystone No. 102

North Star No. 168 McPherson No. 172 Lewis No. 220 St. Bernard No. 222 Bestor G. Brown No. 433

Albert Pike No. 303 Ben H u r No. 322 . Rosedale No. 333 Climax No. 411

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P R O F I C I E N C Y C E R T I F I C A T E . They were: Archie J. Dishman, Wyandotte No. 3. Richard F. Waters, Union No. 7. Giles L. Pennington, Delaware No. 96. Ben B. Boyles, Keystone No. 102. Clifford L. Trax, North Star No. 168. Vance W. Warrington, North Star No. 168. William R. Leonard, McPherson No. 172. William G. Upgrove, Lewis No. 220 Marvin T. Covalt, St. Bernard No. 222. Lloyd D . Crall, St. Bernard No. 222. H o m e r H. Jones, St. Bernard No. 222. George M. Carlisle, Trinity No. 312. Paul W. Babcock, Ben H u r No. 322. J o h n E. Berry, Ben H u r No. 322. Robert E. Williams, Rosedale No. 333. Robert E. Huddleston, Climax No. 411. Elza Maslen, Bestor G. Brown No. 433. Frank Trotter, Bestor G. Brown No. 433. James R. Watkins, Bestor G. Brown No. 433. A total of 67 Lodges received the P E R F E C T A T T E N D A N C E C A T E for 1975. They were: Topeka No. 17 27 Yrs. Spring Hill No. 56 26 Yrs. Active No. 158 25 Yrs. Benedict No. 403 25 Yrs. O t t a w a No. 18 24 Yrs. Gardner No. 65 23 Yrs. Macksville No. 371 22 Yrs. H a r p e r No. 206 20 Yrs. Perry No. 415 20 Yrs. Sharon Springs No. 417 . . . . 1 7 Yrs. Caney No. 324 ' 16 Yrs. McCracken No. 58 10 Yrs. Fidelity No. 106 10 Yrs. Acacia No. 9 5 Yrs. Carson No. 132 5 Yrs. Galena No. 194 5 Yrs. Galva No. 251 5 Yrs. Hancock No. 311 5 Yrs. Virginia No. 315 5 Yrs. Mayetta No. 393 5 Yrs. Ulysses No. 435 5 Yrs. Lawrence No. 6 1 Yr. Great Bend No. 15 I Yr. Hiawatha No. 35 1 Yr. DeSoto No. 40 1 Yr. Delphian No. 4 4 1 Yr. Lake No. 50 1 Yr. Ridgeway No. 62 1 Yr.

Hiram No. 68 Erie No. 76 Corinthian No. 79 Sun Flower No. 86 Patmos No. 97 Wichita No. 99 Haysville No. 112 Clifton No. 122 Poalr Star No. 130 Lenexa No. 135 Newton No. 142 Wellington No 150 Douglass No. 151 McPherson No. 172 Galena No. 194 Harper No. 206 Walnut City No. 215 Hiattville No. 216 Lewis No. 220 Siloam No. 225 Morton No. 258 Unity No. 273 Black Diamond No. 274 Anthem No. 284 Albert Pike No. 303 Napthali No. 310 La Crosse No. 330 Hosington No. 331

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There were 25 Lodges who received the Grand Masters O U T S T A N D I N G L O D G E AWARD for 1975. Lodge and name of the Past Master are: Ottawa No. 18 . .' Hiawatha No. 34 Nickerson No. 43 Spring Hill No. 56 Solomon City No. 105 Carson No. 132 Old Mission No. 153 Saqui No. 160 Blue Rapids No. 169 White Water No. 180 Mulvane No. 201 Chase No. 247 Galva No. 251 Unity No. 273 Black Diamond No. 274 Paradise No. 290 Ben H u r No. 32 Caney No. 324 Rosedale No. 333 Parker No. 341 Derby No. 365 Dwight No. 374 St. Francis No. 404 Quinter No. 410 Masonic Home No. 450

John L. Ileckert. Dale Bruning, James Fountain, Jerry L, Gibson, James B. Parmenter, Chet Foster, Roger S. Seigel, Robert K. Homier, Edwin G. Brychta, Jimmie A. Jackson, Frank Ingalls, Carol W. Gray, Richard E. Jenzen, W. Carl Stephens, Sr., Arthur A. Hartshorn, Louis A. Trimble, Marvin E. Ury, T o m Lee Vaughn, Roger Kidwell, Harry Roger Knight, Sidney C. Smith, Dale G. Thomas, Edward P. Schultz, Orves N. Beeghley, Henry Hanson,

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There were 36 Kansas Masons who were awarded the O U T S T A N D I N G MASON A W A R D for 1975. Their names and Lodges are: Kenneth L. Halstrom Emmett W. Crabtree John L. Heckert Olin W. Waymire Charles E. Nelson Alvin K. Banman Harley Henry, Sr Glenn Wiswell James R. Winn Charles L. Raymond Samuel Harris Robert C. Menges Ben B. Boyles

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After the above awards and certificates had been presented, the Deputy Grand Master introduced Brother Ross William Stryker, State Senior Counselor, Order of DeMolay, who is also a member of Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169. Brother Ross was raised a Master Mason on 23 December, 1974. Brother Stryker delivered the key-note address, outlining what Freemasonry meant to him, and what it was doing to promote and assist DeMolay. His address was both inspiring and well presented. After his address he received a standing ovation that lasted for several minutes. T h e meeting was concluded with a benediction by the Grand Chaplain, W.'. Conrad F.- Johnson.

R E F R E S H M E N T T O LABOR T h e Grand Lodge was called from Refreshment to Labor at 1:30 p.m., with M-'- W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master, presiding.

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TELLERS APPOINTED M ' . W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, announced the appointment of Right Worshipful William E. Bogue, Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, Area Coordinator of Area No. 4, as Chairman of .the Tellers, and the following brothers as Tellers; R-'. W . ' . Gerald E. .\nderson, A.C. No. 1 Galena No. 194 R-'- W . ' . Harvey L. Swan, A.C. No. 6 Mulvane No. 201 R ' - W . ' . Paul B. Heyman, A.C. No. 11 Ulysses No. 435 R.". W.'. Morris W. Sykes, D D G M No. 21 Topeka No. 17 R.". W . ' . Charles G. Millsap, D D G M No. 4 Bonner Springs No. 366 R.'. W . ' . Bernard F. Pelton, D D G M No. 13 Delphian No. 44 R.'. W . ' . Orville P. Jackson, D D G M No. 6 Gardner No. 65 R-'- W.". W. Lloyd Sprague, D D G M No. 25 Caney No. 324 R.". W.". Joseph E. States, D D G M No. 28 Saffordville No. 395 R.'. W . ' . Raymond R. Haden, D D G M No. 30 Clifton No. 122 R.'. W . ' . Paul L. Furbeck, D D G M No. 31 Benevolent No. 98 R.'. W . ' . Ray H. Dieball, D D G M No. 64 Alma No. 161 R.'. W.'. Orville K L.andon, D D G M No. 19 Holton No. 42 When the Brethern had completed marking their ballots, they were collected and the Tellers retired from the Grand Lodge to do the tabulating.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON C H A R T E R E D L O D G E S AND L O D G E S U . D . To the M:.

W-'â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M.

of .Kansas:

According to By-Law 2121 of the Kansas Laws of Masonry, the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U n d e r Dispensation shall carefully examine such Annual Report of Lodges as may be referred t o it by the Grand Secretary, noting the errors, and make such recommendations regarding such errors as may be necessary or expedient. I t shall also examine and report upon any matters relating to Chartered Lodges which may be referred to it by the Grand Master, Grand Secretary, or Grand Lodges. I t shall examine the reports and transcripts from all Lodges which have been working under Letters of Dispensation, noting particularly the nature and progress of the work, and shall report upon applications for Warrants of Constitution for new Lodges, and for the restoration of Warrants which have been arrested. For the first time, the Annual Report of Lodges were prepared by computer and the Grand Secretary sent them to the Secretaries of the Constituent Lodges for insertion of such information which was not available in the Grand Lodge Office. Therefore, this Committee has not been called upon to note any errors or make any recommendations regarding such errors on the Annual Report of Lodges. This is no doubt fortunate since the Chairman of this Committee has a very limited knowledge of computerized record keeping. At the time of the writing of this report, the Chairman of this Committee was informed by the Grand Secretary that there had been no consolidation of Lodges within this Grand Jurisdiction during the past year. Since a Charter was issued to Masonic Home Lodge No. 450, A.F.&A.M. at the last Grand

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All in all, it has been an uneventful year as far as the activities of this Committee are concerned. However, we wish to thank the Grand Master for giving us the opportunity to serve our Grand Lodge in this capacity. Respectfully submitted, DAMON M . GRIMES W. P H I L M C C R A C K E N MELBURN C . BARNES,

Chairman

R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E O N T R I A L S AND P U N I S H M E N T S To the M.'.

W.'.

Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

No formal charges have been brought against a brother before this committee during the year. One case is still pending and the committee is informed that the court case against the brother is still on appeal. This matter of a criminal case being on appeal brings up the question again as to whether a brother who is convicted of a felony should be immediately and automatically dropped from the Lodge rolls by expulsion. Last year Grand Master Forrest D. Haggard wanted this committee to discuss the matter of automatic expulsion of a brother who had pleaded guilty to a felony, and then for the committee to make a recommendation to the Grand Master. T h e committee decided that there should be no automatic expulsion as there is always the slightest possibility that there might be a situation where automatic expulsion would not be warranted. Now this year our Grand Master wanted the thinking and feeling of the committee about immediately dropping a brother if he is convicted of a felony, regardless of an appeal to a higher court, feeling that if an appeal is filed later and charges dropped, the brother would be automatically reinstated with all records of the proceedings expunged from the brother's Masonic record. It has been the practice of this committee to await the outcome of an appeal before going forward with a trial before this committee. Some of the brethren feel that a determination in a court of law should not necessarily govern what action the Grand Lodge should take. There are two cases which have been brought to the attention of the Grand Master this year who in turn brought them to the attention of this committee, but the local lodges have taken no action, so far, to bring formal charges.

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Future committees could benefit by having definite guidelines on the issue of when is the proper time to proceed with a trial of a brother—at the time of conviction or after an appeal has been decided. The members of the Trials a n d Punishments committee express their appreciation to M-'- W-'- Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master, for his appointing them to this important committee of Grand Lodge. Respectfully submitted, BASIL G . M A R H O F E R , Chairman M-'- W - ' . J O H N H . M U R R A Y M-'- W . ' . CARROL C . A R N E T T R O D N E Y G . BRACELIN HAROLD N I C H O L S

R E P O R T O F T H E T E M P L E B U I L D I N G AND RE-MODELING COMMITTEE To the M'• W-'• Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas:

Article 2-124 D of the By-Laws of the Gand Lodge provides that t h e Committee on Temple Building a n d Re-Modeling shall act in an advisoy capacity to the Grand Master upon all matters pertaining to the sale or purchase of property, t h e construction of buildings and major re-modeling of existing buildings including t h e financing of such projects. The following projects have been recommended by the committee a n d have been approved by t h e Grand Master: 1. PalmOS Lodge # 9 7 , Eldorado, Ks. — Approved Sale of Bldg. 2. Black Diamond Lodge # 2 7 4 , Weir, Ks. — Approved New Bldg. 3. Caney Lodge # 3 2 4 , Caney, Ks. — Approved New Bldg. 4. Wathena Lodge # 6 4 , Wathena, Ks. — Approved major re-modeling project. 5. Sylvan Grove Lodge # 3 5 9 , Sylvan Grove, Ks. — Repair Fire Damage and re-model. 6. Waverly Lodge # 2 4 4 , Waverly, Ks. — Approved purchase of Bldg. 7. Prudence Lodge # 1 0 0 , Columbus, Ks. — Re-model and repair fire damage. 8. Harveyville Lodge # 4 2 1 , Harveyville, Ks — Sell Bldg. and Rent. 9. Edna Lodge # 3 4 5 , Edna, Ks. — Approved new Bldg. construction. Many buildings a n d re-modeling projects have been approved in previous years and are now in the process of completion, others have plans pending a n d ear proceeding in an orderly manner. Conerstone and Dedication ceremonies have been held as are reported in t h e annual proceedings.

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Our committee is pleased capacity.

March

to have served our Grand Master in

this

Respectfully submitted, H. JACKSON STATON, Chairman JEROME B . STONEHOCKER J O H N D . TRUDE J O H N F. BOHM OSCAR D . SMITH

TELLERS REPORT R.'. W . ' . William E. Bogue, Chairman of the Teller Committee, reported to M - ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Robert H. Arnold, with his Committeemen, that the ballots had been tabulated and that the following had been elected as Grand Lodge Officers for the ensuing year: Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary

Ralph D. Walker William F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert W. Nolan Artz William E .Montgomery Albert O. Arnold, Jr.

Each of the above accepted the office to which elected, and the committee was discharged with a vote of thanks.

CONFERRAL OF THE THIRD DEGREE BY THE OKLAHOMA INDIAN DEGREE TEAM Worshipful Brother Gene Fields, Director of the Oklahoma Indian Degree T e a m from Mannford, Oklahoma, together with other team members, proceeded to perform the second section, third degree, Oklahoma ritual, upon their Candidate Gary Lee Brown, of Sapulpa Lodge No. 170, authorized by special dispensation of M.'. W- . Leroy Hudson, Grand Master of Oklahoma and M . ' . W . ' . Robert H, Arnold, Grand Master of Kansas. T h e first section of the third degree had been performed by the degree team in the Craft Lodge Room, of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. T h e colorful costumes and headdress worn by the team members, added a special hew to the serious task of conferring the second section of the third degree upon Brother Brown. At the conclusion of the degree. Brother Gary Lee Brown was asked to say a few words. H e remarked the experience would last him a lifetime, and that he was very happy to have been a part of the work. As the team departed the floor, they received a standing ovation and lengthly applause for their efforts.

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OKLAHOMA INDIAN DEGREE TEAM EXEMPLIES DEGREE (Second Section Third Degree) for the members of the Grand Lodge attending the 120th Annual Communi cation h eld in Topek a March 12 and 13. First row left to right: Joe C. Eades, Tulsa, First Craftsman; Tracy O. Gragg, Jr., Tahlequah. W ayfa rin g Man; Bunnie Manley, Oologah, Senior Grand Warden, Chief; Gene Fields, Mannford, Senior Steward and Hi-Centennial Committee Member; Wayne Miller, Tulsa, Junior Grand Warde n. East in the Second Section; R. L. Hendrick s, Talala M e mber of the Appeals and Grievances Committee of the Grand L odge of Oklahoma. Second row : Herbert Schillinger, Tul sa, Instructor ; Glen Lamar, Tulsa, Ship Captain; Charles M osier, Tulsa, Secretary; Bill Cahwee, Tulsa, Junior Steward; Bill Wyrick, Tulsa, Junior Deacon; B. Archiquetta, Tulsa, Senior Deacon; Jon Fox, Tahlequah, Third Craftsman; Gary Brown, Tul sa, Candidate. "Kansas Digest (KD Floranfoto)"

LABOR TO REFRESHMENT The Gra nd Lod ge was called from labor to refreshment until 8: 30 a.m. , Saturday, March 13, 1976, for the purpose of outgoing AC's and DDGM's meeting with the D eputy Grand M aster; and Lod ge Secretaries meeting with the Grand Secre ta ry, a nd Committees meeting to finalize activities and reports. Announcement was m ade by the Grand M aster that all the All M asoni c Banquet would be held at the R amad a-Inn Convention Banquet Room at 6: 30 p.m. ALL MASONIC BANQUET The All Masonic Banquet began on time promptly at 6: 30 p.m. , Friday, 12 March, 1976, with' a capacity crowd of about 1,100 persons. Distinguished Guests were seated at their assigned tables by Boys and Girls from Bethels No. 1, 57 and 58, Order of Job's Daughters; and from Round Table and W .D . Punches Chapters, Order of D eMolay, who were a ll dressed in beautifully colored gowns or tuxedos. After having fulfilled their duties as escorts, these young people were then marched two abreast through the dining area, while receiving a warm round of app lause from those assembled. The Grand Master, M.Âˇ. W . Âˇ. Robert H. Arnold, personally thanked the boys and girls for assisting him in sea ting the guests. Appropria te music from the accordion of Mr. Bill Kirk, of W I BW Radio fame, was played while a d elicious dinner of Steak ; Baked Potato with sour cream; Green Beans ; Salad ; Hard Rolls, Coffee or Tea ; and assorted pieces of

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Pie was served. After dinner entertainment was provided by the Southwestern Bell Telephone company "Bell-Aaires", who sang a medley of songs which was enjoyed by all. T h e Grand Master called the assembled guests to order and proceeded with the official portion of the program. T h e Grand Master asked that the 1975 Outstanding Lodges, represented by their immediate Past Masters, and the 1975 Outsanding Masons, to please rise and be introduced. The Grand Master complimented these distinguished brothers and their Lodges as being active in the Lodge and community. A warm round of applause followed the Grand Masters remarks. Certificates had been awarded previously at the Awards Luncheon. W- â&#x20AC;˘ Ralph E. Wilson, Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Total Youth, was called forward to read the names of those boys and girls who were winners of the 1975 Essay Contest. T h e topic of the Essay Contest for 1975, was "As the Youth Goes, So Goes the Nation". Winners were as follows: GIRLS DIVISION Leslie Gourlay (Belle Plaine No. 178) Pam Cossaart (Narka No. 349) Corlene Lange (Mankato No. 87)

BOYS D I V I S I O N F I R S T PLACE Terry Leatherman Delaware No. 96

S E C O N D PLACE Doug Lakey (King Solomon No. 10)

Brenda Brueggemann (Horace No. 352)

THIRD

PLACE James Pringle (Horace No. 352)

Janis Miller (Wathena No. 64)

F O U R T H PLACE Joseph Hickert ' (Lenora No. 181)

Carolyn Mooney (Hutchinson No. 445) Janet Leidig (Lenora No. 181) Anita Shapland (Barney No. 279)

HONORABLE MENTION David Wolfe (Naphtali No. 310) Gregg Phillbrick (Phillipsburg No. 184) Rich Trimble (Washington No. 5)

T h e winners were presented with certificates noting their achievement. T h e highlight of the evening was then announced by the Grand Master. T h e presentation of the Distinguished Mason Award for 1975. T h e Grand Master, M . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Robert H . Arnold, briefly explained the award and outlined the qualifications. A hushed silence fell over the room as the Grand Master announced he was exercising a special perogative and was setting aside certain conditions in order to make the award to this years winner. T h e Grand Master thereupon named Worshipful Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, as the 1975 Distinguished Mason of the year. A thunderous applause greeted this most distinguished Mason.

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Brother Joh nson was so overwhelmed he had to be assisted to his feet by his beautiful wife Jean, and his table mates. Once he had reached the speakers platform, he was bearly able to say "thank-you" on accepting the Silver Bowl from the Grand M aster. Fighting back streaming tears of joy and awe, h'e was led back to hi s seat amid thundering applause and shouts of well wishing. The Grand M aster spoke glowingly of Brother Johnson, and numerated his outstanding qualities and his support to the Grand L odge. All were in full agreement that the award had been made to one of the most popular and loved Masons in K ansas. Worshipful Brother Johnson served as Grand Chaplain, of the Grand Grand Lodge in 1972, 1974- and 1975, and is a member and past master of Smithton Lodge No.1, A.F. & A.M. , at Hi ghland. H e is a Past Patron of Sapphire Chapter No. 348, O.E.S., a member of Hiawatha Commandrey, and Marysville Chapter, the Topeka Scottish Rite bodies, the York Rite Bodies of Topeka, Arab Shrine T emple, a Charter member and active member of the Sabetha High Twelve Club and is the State of Kansas High Twelve Club Chaplain. H e is a charter member of the D eMolay Knights . at Arab Shrine Temple, and at present is the Chairman of the Grand Lodge Public Schools Committee, and is Watchman of Sheph'e rds of Trinity White Shrine of Topeka. H e was appointed Grand Lodge R epresen tative to Southern Australia, in 197 2. H e was ordained a minister of the R eorgan ized Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1952. He is curren tly the Sabetha Elementary School Principal.

M.Âˇ. W .'. ROBERT H. ARNOLD W .'. CONRAD F. JOH NSON The Silver Bowl Symbol of the Distinguished Mason Award 1976 PRESENTING

Speaker of the even ing was M.'. W.'. Lewis C. (Wes ) Cook, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. His message delt with the rededication of Masons back to Freemasonry.

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In his closing remarks, the Grand Master, M.". W.". Robert H. Arnold, expressed his sincere appreciation to all Kansas Masons for their support of him and his Officers during the past year. He rendered special a lcolades to the members of his immediate family, and took obvious delight in having each stand while he paid them special tribute and thanks for their love and understanding during the past five years he served in the grand officer line. He also paid a few words of thanks to the staff of the Grand Lodge for their support and work during his term as Grand Master. He then paid a special thanks to the members of his staff at the Sta te of Kansas Property Disposal Section, for their support rendered during the past yea r, and said without their support his term as Grand Master would have been most difficult. The assembled guests were then dismissed after a prayer from die Grand Chaplain. Fellowship followed in the rooms and apartments upstairs on the third floor of the Rama da-Inn. REFRESHMENT TO LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Refreshment to Labor at 8: 30 a.m., Saturday, 13 March, 1976, with M. Âˇ. W ." . Robert H. Arnold , Grand Master, presiding. READING OF THE JOURNAL On motion of th e Grand Secretary, Albert O. Arnold, Jr. , the reading of the Journa l was dispensed with.

REPOR T OF THE BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE

To the M ." . W.". Grand Lodge, A. F. & A.M. of Kansas: The Grand Lodge Bicentennial Committee has made available the following items for resale to Lodges and individual M asons:

I WINDOW DECAL 514" .25Â˘ ea. RUBBER STAMP l Y2" x lY2" $5.00 ea.

50" x

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SILVER COIN l Y4" x lY4" $7.50 ea.

BRONZE COIN l Y4" x lY4" $1.00 ea.

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The prices above are for orders from Lodges. Individuals add .1'^t to cover postage and handling. Items are available from the Grand Secretary in Topeka.

BI-CENTENNIAL ITEMS During the period the committee was organized a n d to date, approximately 1000 Silver Coins; 8000 Bronze Coins; 350 Rubber Stamps; 7500 Window Decals; and 1500 copies of t h e Masonic Americana booklet were stocked for resale, bringing a n income of approximately $1,612.00 up to this date, for the use of the Committee in promotion of the Bi-Centennial in this jurisdiction. We have on hand approximately 253 Silver Coins; 2,788 Bronze Coins; 204 Rubber Stamps; 2600 Decals; and 568 Masonic Americana which a r e paid for and are yet to sell. The Bi-Centennial Committee distributed to the District Deputies, copies of the Masonic Americana a n d a sample copy of a Bi-Centennial program to be in turn distributed to each lodge in their districts. T h e first official Grand Lodge Bi-Centennial Action was performed by M . ' . W-'-Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master. A new flag and flag pole was dedicated at the Grand Lodge Building on Saturday, July 12, 1975 in a most impressive ceremony. The Grand Master has ordered that each Lodge shall appoint a BiCentennial Committee to arrange programs throughout the Bi-Centenial year at the local Lodge level. The Grand Master has requested to all local lodges that they erect a flag pole outside their lodge hall a n d fly a flag during this Bi-Centennial year. T h e American Bi-Centennial Stamp of the Kansas Grand Lodge has been affixed to all Grand Lodge Stationery. T h e Kansas Grand Lodge has accepted a request by t h e Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia to send two of our silver official Kansas Grand Lodge Coins which will b e on display in their Grand Lodge Building. They expect many visitors during the Bi-Centennial year and we feel this is an honor for our coin to be displayed in o u r Nation's Capital. In corresponding with the other Grand Lodges in the United States, I feel that the Kansas Grand Lodge has been as active as any in celebrating our Nation's Bi-Centennial.

Respectfully submitted, JAMES L . WITHERS, Chairman R O B E R T D . CAPLINGER, P . G . M . J A M E S L . ZIMMERMAN J. D A L E RAYNESFORD GEORGE C . M A R T I N

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R E P O R T OF THE C O M M I T T E E ON FOREIGN RELATIONS To the Af.'. W-'â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: T h e Committee on Foreign Relations has examined all correspondence with other Grand Lodges with reference t o Fraternal relations, which has come to our attention, and submits the following report. We have petitions from several Grand Lodges which we are not prepared to submit until we have sufficient information about them. This we are striving to obtain. We are aware that several of you Representatives of other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Kansas are maintaining good laison with them, but we desire to commend Brother Oscar D . Smith of Olathe Lodge No. 19, Representative of the Grand Lodge of China, who sent his counterpart the bulletin he publishes for Olathe, a copy of the Kansas Mason and a dozen of our Bicentennial Medallions. We think Brother Smith is a very unusual Representative. We would welcome good reports from. more of you Representatives. Last year G r a n d Master Haggard, in a most commendable manner, ruled that membership in the Universal League of Freemasons is T A B O O to members of this Grand Lodge. Now another group, calling itself the World Organization of Masonic Thought and Assistance-Rome, has emerged. Its correspondence and credo offer the usual hope for a better world, etc. We will extend to this group the usual courtesy of careful consideration and report to you at a future Annual Communication. But first we want to determine W H E R E and how far they are going. We reiterate a bit of advice we have voiced before. All Grand Lodges recognized by the Grand Lodge of Kansas are listed in our Annual Proceedings. T h e Grand Secretary has a list of Organizations or Groups deemed to be irregular or clandestine. T h e question of recognition or sanction is always referred to and voted upon by the Delegates at our Annual Communication. Therefore, there is absolutely no excuse for a Kansas Mason to become involved with a n unsanctioned group. Again we express our appreciation to Brother Biard C. Strain of Orient Lodge No. 51 for his invaluable service as our translator. Respectfully submitted, J O H N CUNNINOHAM, Chairman PORTER L . SHOFFNER PASCHAL W . LUNDY

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RITUALISTIC

WORK

To the M- â&#x20AC;˘ W-'- Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: A meeting of the Ritualistic Committee was held August 15, 1975 in Salina, Kansas. T h e assignments for the 1976 District meetings were made at this time. T h e format for the District meetings was discussed a n d a new format was developed which put more of the Lodge Officers to work. On August 16, 1975, a meeting of the entire lecture staff and the Ritualistic Committee met with the Grand Master M - ' . W-'- Robert H . Arnold a n d the Deputy Grand Master R.'. W-'- Ralph D . Walker in Salina Lodge No. 60. A very fruitful discussion followed concerning the conducting of District meetings. We all benefitted from the Grand Masters suggestions. A school was held for all of the Lecturers for the balance of t h e day to assure uniformity of instruction. The District meetings were held in each of t h e 64 Districts. T h e meetings were all scheduled to the convenience of the Districts and the District Deputy Grand Masters. This was an important factor in t h e attendance a t these meetings. Each District must continue to strive to improve attendance at these important meetings. This Committee is indebted to the following Brothers for their dedicated service as Lecturers to this Grand Lodge. They a r e Worshipfuls J. Earl Oden, Earl M . Sitton, Frank T . Moore, Ronald E. White, Harvey Henderson, Lawrence Winegardener, A. Franklin Baldwin, Garnett E. Green, Clifford Ramsey, Clarence W. Sills, L. Glen Jenkins, Cecil Carter, Durward C. Danielson. T h e Lecturers were ably assisted by Robert Schroeder and Dick Haefele. This Committee suffered a great loss January 11, 1976 in the death of its Secretary, L. Rogene Borgen. Brother Rogene has served this Grand Lodge in many capacities. H e will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The Trice Robinson Award this year was awarded to the Lodges and Masters who qualified by receiving the required number of points. Lodges over 500 members required 20 points while Lodges of under 500 members required 10 points. T h e points were awarded as follows: Unlimited Proficiency card â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 10 points each. Master's card 5 points each, A card 3 points each a n d B cards 1 point each. T h e Lodges and Masters were honored at the Awards Luncheon. Fraternally submitted, J . F R E D W I L L I A M S O N , P.G.M.,

Chairman J O H N E . STOVER G L E N N EASTLACK CARROLL J . P O N T I U S

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REPORT OF THE CHURCH-LODGE To the M-'-

W-'- Grand Lodge

A.F. & A.M.

March

COMMITTEE Kansas:

Your Committee on Church-Lodge relations is pleased to report that the Open Letter concerning Masonic Funerals, which was introduced to you at the 119th Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, has been well received by Masons both in Kansas and in other Grand Jurisdictions. Following the initial printing, the Letter was shared with the Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries of the United States at their annual conference in Washington, D.C. during February. Several Grand Jurisdictions have asked for, and received, our pei-mission to use this brochure. I n addition to the partial copy published in our 1975 Proceedings, the Letter has gone through 4 printings, and it is about, to be reprinted for the 5th time. We are informed that the National Association of Funeral Directors has recently asked for, and received, permission to re-print this item and to distribute it through their organization. We are happy that the efforts of this committee have been of some service to the Craft and to the general public. We continue to urge that Lodges purchase small quantities of this pamphlet through our Grand Lodge and donate them to local funeral homes. I n this way the Letter can be available at the moment of need to ministers and families who are making funeral arrangements and who wish to know more about "a Masonic Service" for their loved one. Your commitee is concerned at this time with a few vestiges of former practices that tend to introduce a sectarian note into Masonic ritual and other activities. In some cases t h e former lecture about the "Ornaments of a Lodge" in the 1 Â° is still being given with its none-too-subtle suggestion that all Masons ought to be of Christian conviction. Also, we note that prayers are sometimes heard in Lodges with ascriptions to Jesus Christ or to the Trinity. It is not because Freemasonry either affirms or denies such doctrines that we object. It is because Masons meet on the level and seek to concilHate true friendship among those of every sect and opinion. This suggests to your committee that any prayer in any Lodge should be such that any Mason could freely respond "So Mote I t Be," an old phrase which may be interpreted to mean "this is my prayer, too." If a prayer is offered ". . . in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen," it may be difficult for the Mason who is of another faith to respond "So Mote it Be." We do not consider t h a t references to Christianity, or any other faith, are out of place in Masonic activities. T h e Lecture about the Holy Saints John in the 1 Â° is a good example. This lecture does not imply that all Masons ought to accept Christianity. A lecture which stated that certain Masons were exemplars in Judaism, or Islam, as well as in Masonry would also be proper. T h e n , let us pray and lecture in those universal terms which can unite all Masons in agreement. Let each Mason hold to his own faith firmly while he accords the same precious right to every other Mason. I t may be, in some Lodges, particularly in smaller communities, that all of the local brethren are profesing Christians. Still, visiting Masons may come to the meetings of such a Lodge. All of us would want any visitor to feel " a t home" and "welcome." T h e visit of a Mason who is a Jew, a Hindu, or otherwise, should not require a change in the usual practices of any Lodge. All Masons should be received in the spirit of brotherhood and hospitality. Let it be a precept of the craft

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that everything done in t h e Lodge should be such that any Mason could join in without offense t o his faith or discomfort to his conscience. We believe that it is the duty a n d obligation of the Lodge Chaplain t o give leadership in this area. W e recommend t h a t t h e Chaplain of t h e Lodge give a n annual program in this area of Church-Lodge relations. W e also suggest that the Chaplain ( 1 ) visit the clergy, particularly those who a r e n o t Masons, in the area served by the Lodge a n d give them a copy of t h e Open Letter. ( 2 ) that he should seek t o develop within the Lodge an attitude of respect for all religious faiths, a n d ( 3 ) that h e endeavor to see t o it that nothing happens in the Lodge which would make Masons of differing religious faiths uncomfortable and uneasy. We offer a recommendation to the Grand Lodge of Kansas that this committee be considered and used as a resource by any Lodge when and if tensions develop in its locale in t h e area of Church-Lodge relations. I t is not t h a t w e view this committee as having any particular authority, but rather that we would offer ourselves and o u r good offices of concilliation a n d mediation to our brethren a t any time. T o o u r Most Worshipful Grand Master, Robert H . Arnold, our thanks a r e expressed for the privilege of serving the Craft in this connection. T o o u r successors in office, we commend t h e task of laboring for better relationships between our beloved Fraternity a n d the religious institutions of our communities. We have enjoyed our labors in this greatly. Fraternally submitted, JAMES W M . ROBBINS, LESLIE M . HEISZ THURMAN D . MILLER

Chairman

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R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E O N MEMORIAL MARKERS To the M- • W- • Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: I t was the desire of R - ' . W - ' . R o b e r t E. Ferguson, should he become G r a n d Master, to design and dedicate a G r a v e M a r k e r to be placed on the graves of all Past G r a n d Masters. While serving as Deputy Grand Master he was called to the Grand Lodge above. In 1974 a Bronze Grave M a r k e r together with a Ceremony of Dedication a n d Consecration was created a n d designed as a continuance of the life a n d spirit of R . ' . W . ' . Robert E. Ferguson, for all P G M and P D G M . T h e following Grave M a r k e r s have been Dedicated a n d Consecrated. U N D E R T H E D I R E C T I O N O F M - ' . W - ' . F O R R E S T D . HAGGARD Date of Dedication Year of Service December 7, 1974 1856-69 J a n u a r y 4, 1975

Name and Lodge Membership Richard R. Kees Leavenworth N o . 2 Robert E . F e r g u s o n Marysville N o . 91

Date of Death Cemetery 11-19-76 Mt. Muncie 5-7-70 Marysville

Location Leavenworth Kansas Marysville Kansas

U N D E R T H E D I R E C T I O N O F M . ' . W - ' - ROBERT H . ARNOLD Scott E . Kelsey 4-15-71 April 12, 1975 Topeka Topeka N o 17 1955 Chiles C. Coleman 3-05-11 M a y 21, 1975 Clay Center No. 134 Clay Center 1896 John McCuUagh 12-06-37 June 4, 1976 Galena No. 194 Mt, Hope 1922 Isaac B. S h a r p 6-21-84 June 21, 1975 W y a n d o t t e No. 3 Woodlawn 1875 A r m a n d H . Bishop 2-03-68 P a r s o n s No. 117 August 6, 1975 Memorial Lawn George F . Beezley 1962 3-25-64 Girard N o . 93 Girard August 6, 1975 P e r r y M. H o i s i n g t o n 3-21-33 1929 Magnolia No. 231 Greenwood September 3, 1975 Samuel R. P e t e r s 4-12-10 1901 Newton N o . 142 Greenwood September 3, 1975 John W. Nielson 6-13-43 St. J o h n N o . 113 1905 P l e a s a n t Hill September 10, 1975 F e r r i s M. Hill 6-17-64 ^ Emporia No. 12 1926 Maplewobd September 1 3 , 1975 J a m e s J a y Buck 9-04-17 E m p o r i a N o . 12 1928 Maplewood M a t t h e w M. Miller September 13, 1975 Clay Center No. 134 11-29-18 Mt. Hope 1884 William M. Shaver 7-06-16 December 1 3 , 1975 Magnolia No. 231 Mt. Hope 1885 John Guthrie 7-01-06 December 13, 1976 Orient No. 51 Topeka Bestor G. Brown 1897 7-10-17 December 13, 1975 Siloam N o . 226 Topeka 1887 December 13, 1976 1903 Respectfully submitted,

Topeka Kansas Clay Center Kansas Webb City Missouri Kansas City Kansas Parsons Kansas Girard Kansas Newton Kansas Newton Kansas Concordia Kansas Eniporia Kansas Emporia Kansas Topeka Kansas Topeka Kansas Topeka Kansas Topeka Kansas

GLENN L . KNAPP, Chairman RAY C . HOPSON M A X M . JENNINGS M . SCOTT K N O C H , J R .

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS To the M-'â&#x20AC;˘ W-'. Grand Lodge, AF&.AM of

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The primary function of this Committee is the publication of T h e Kansas Mason. We continually strive to improve the content and to search for material which will increase reader interest. One problem we have is receiving newsworthy items from individual Lodges and Districts. This is particularly true of two of our most active areas which have a large Masonic membership. It is seldom that we receive any account of activities in the Wichita and Topeka Lodges. We realize that both cities have local publications which publicize Masonic activities, however, T h e Kansas Mason is the official publication of our Grand Lodge and the rest of our Grand Jurisdiction is interested in what is happening in these Districts. If some Lodges seem to receive more publicity in the publication than others, it is because we receive copy from those Lodges. We solicit news from every Lodge in the Jurisdiction. The mailing list used for distribution has not been reconciled with our actual membership. Consequently, several thousand members are not receiving what they are entitled toâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;regular issues of T h e Kansas Mason. O u r Grand Secretary had hoped to solve this problem through our computers but so far this has not been possible. Action should be taken to accomplish this or to use other means to bring our mailing list up to date. The Committee recommends that the incoming Council of Administration give some consideration to placing a copy of T h e History of Kansas Masonry in every school and college library and historical society throughout the State. We have hundreds of these books that will be of no value to anyone boxed up and stored in th'e basement of the Grand Lodge building in Topeka. We have given this matter considerable attention and the members of the Committee will be happy to meet with the Council of Administration to discuss it with them at their convenience. We are grateful to our Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . Robert H. Arnold, for the opportunity to serve the Grand Lodge in this capacity the past year. Respectfully submitted, B E N W . GRAYBILL, PGM, ROBERT G . J A C K S O N

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: T h e following preliminary report for the Advance Proceedings is respectfully submitted: ESTIMATED GENERAL FUND REVENUES ?2.50 per capita on 77,000 members $192,500.00 Estimated Interest on Investments 24,000.00 Maintenance: York Rite $5,000.00 Kansas Masonic Foundation 3,500.00 8,500.00 Transfer to General Funds per By-law 2-302 9,625.00 Total Revenues $234,625.00 Less 5 % of per capita to Charity Fund

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Avaliable for appropriation $225,000.00 R E C O M M E N D E D GENERAL F U N D APPROPRIATIONS Budget Account (salaries, utilities, RE taxes, retirement payments, F I C A taxes, insurance, etc. to operate office) $ 71,000.00 Grand Master's Contingent F u n d (y-law 2-314) 4,400,00 Grand Master's Allowance (By-law 2306) 800.00 G r a n d Secretary's Allowance (By-law 2306) 16,500.00 Grand ecretary's FICA 910.00 Annual Communication Expense 6,500.00 Annual Communication Expense—Per Diem 9,600.00 Annual Communication Expense—Mileage and Expense 16,500.00 Grand Master's Aprol and Jewel 2,200.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-law 2-306) 200.00 Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference 2,200.00 Expenses—Grand Lecturer and Assistant Grand Lecturers 3,300.00 Committee on Ritualistic Work 750.00 Committee on Masonic Education 9,000.00 Committee on Total Youth 4,700.00 Committee Allowances (By-law 2-301) 1,400.00 Committee on Trials and Punishment (By-law 2-312) 150.00 Donation—George Washington National Memorial . .• 1,200.00 Masonic Services Association Dues 2,300.00 Printing Annual Proceedings 4,500.00 Grand Officer's Travel Expense 4,500.00 Printing of Kansas Laws of Masonry 500.00 Stationery and Printing 3,000.00 Automobile Expense 6,000.00 Postage and Express 10,500.00 Distribution of List of Lodges 450.00 Miscellaneous Expenses 1,000.00 Supplement on Kansas Masonry (State-wide Distribution) 10,000.00 Kansas Mason Newspaper (to all Kansas Masons) 20,000.00 Replacement of Equipment, Computerization Updating of records 9,000.00 Total recommended General Fund Appropriations Fraternally submitted, F O R R E S T D . HAGGARD,

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE To the M-'- W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

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INTRODUCTION The duties of the Committee on Jurisprudence are outlined in By-Law 2119. Service on any Grand Lodge Committee gives opportunity for the formation and extension of friendships and an insight into the business and working of Grand Lodge for that particular year. It generally gives an opportunity to get better acquainted with the Grand Master and his thinking on the business of Grand Lodge. The Committee on Jurisprudence this year has served with pleasure and we hope with some benefit to the Craft. No meetings of the committee have been held during the year and all business is carried on either by correspondence^ long distance telephone calls or by occasional personal contacts between members of the committee and Grand Lodge Officers. M A S O N I C LAW The duties of the Committee on Jurisprudence as viewed by the committee relates to Masonic Law and this is considerably different than the State of Kansas Statutory Law or Case Law. While the Chairman of the Committee is a lawyer, it is not felt that it would be proper to give opinions relative to state or federal law unless he would be employed for such specific purpose. Lodges having questions relative to state or federal law should consult with counsel of their choice and should not expect the Committee on Jurisprudence to render any opinion on such matters. Any request of the committee for such opinions has been declined, not from any feeling that we don't want to be helpful but from the belief that the committee should confine their opinions strictly to Masonic Law. LAW C H A N G E S There were numerous changes resulting from our last Grand Lodge Session. It is natural when a law is new that there may be questions as to its interpretation and how it applies. We have not intended to be critical and we d o not want to discourage any Brother from seeking information on Masonic Law, but We do want to encourage every Mason, and especially the Worshipful Masters, not only to study the law themselves but to read and expound it in open lodge so that none may claim ignorance of it. SUGGESTIONS T O LODGE OFFICERS By-Law 3-612 provides that the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge shall be read in each lodge annually and that copies of the proceedings shall be kept in the lodge room for reference. Ask yourself when was the last time you as Master looked up any law in the Laws of Masonry. Ask yourself how many times you have expounded the law to your lodge. Ask yourself how many times there has been discussion about what the law was without any reference to the law itself. If you do not know the law, your first obligation would be to look in the Laws of Masonry. T h e chances are you will find your answer there but if not, consult some informed brethem, the Grand Master or some member of the Committee on Jurisprudence.

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It is true that there are many times when the interpretation of an existing law as applied to a particular situation needs to be made, but it is also true that many questions can be answered by a simple reference to the "Laws of Masonry." SPECIAL D I S P E N S A T I O N S T h e Chairman of your Committee has reviewed the special dispensations issued by our Grand Master and we find none that are not within the power and prerogative of the Grand Master. I n all cases the customary charge has been waived. We recommend approval of the special dispensations granted by our Grand Master. R E P O R T BY T H E S E C R E T A R Y O F T H E C O U N C I L O F ADMINISTRATION An annual report of the Council of Administration is required by By-law 2-107. This is an important report both from the standpoint of the Council of Administration and from the standpoint of Grand Lodge. First and perhaps foremost it gives the Craft an opportunity to know what the official acts of the Council of Administration have been during the time elapsing between Grand Lodge Sessions. Secondly it gives the Council of Administration an opportunity to have their actions approved by the delegates of Grand Lodge so that their actions may be vindicated. It is appreciated that this cannot be a greatly detailed report and I don't feel that it should be but it should cover any item of major business considered by the Council. These remarks are made not because it sets forth anything new but to remind the Council of Administration as well as Grand Lodge of the importance of recording and accurately reporting the major decisions made by the Council of Administration. E D I C T R E L A T I N G T O B I N G O AND G A M E S O F CHANCE T h e edict relating to bingo and games of chance correctly states Masonic Law in this Grand Jurisdiction. T h e Grand Master has ruled correctly and we commend him for his forthrightness by making this ruling in the form of an edict. We move the recommendation of this portion of our Grand Master's Report. (Adopted.) RULINGS AND OPINIONS By-Law 2-104 provides t h a t opinions and rulings by the Grand Master given as an interpretation of Masonic Law shall have the force of law during his term of office unless revoked by him and that upon approval by the Grand Lodge, such ruling and opinion shall have the force of law. There is no compilation of rulings and opinions by Past Grand Masters during their term of service and it seems to this committee that until such a compilation has been made that the opinion and ruling of any Grand Master should be binding only during his year and should not be considered as binding upon a succeeding Grand Master. Most Worshipful Brother Haggard touched on this in his address in 1975. His thoughts under "Rulings" on page 38 of the 1975 Proceedings is worthy of our consideration and I feel it should be the interpretation to be given by each Grand Master during his year of service.

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RULINGS O u r Grand Master has listed six principal rulings h e has made during the year. These rulings all seem to be appropriate, however, your committee has a comment about Ruling Numbered 5. By-law 4-402 on life membership provides that n o lodge shall issue any life membership unless it shall have been authorized as provided in the By-law and it further provides that it shall be presented to t h e lodge and if it is sustained by ^ of the members present that the lodge should make a n application in writing for authority to issue such life membership. Such application shall be submitted to the Grand Master a n d the Grand Master shall submit the application to the Council of Administration who may authorize t h e granting or denial of such application We understand this procedure was followed in connection with the life membership mentioned in Ruling Number 5 a n d accordingly we move the adoption of this Section of the Report approving the rulings of o u r Grand Master. (Adopted.) RECOMMENDATIONS —I— We understand our Grand Master's concern that all newly raised Master Masons should be proficient in t h e Third Degree. There may be problems in making application of this proposed change, however, we would feel that a t least it should be given a trial and we move the adoption of Recommendation Number I . (This recommendation failed to carry the necessary votes, and was defeated). RECOMMENDATIONS —lil t is difficult to understand how any lodge can be so insensible to its duties as to fail t o prefer charges against a convicted felon. T h e t w o cases mentioned by our Grand Master has prompted h i m to make recommendation for a new By-law 5-238. Automatic suspension upon conviction of a felony may be one answer to the problem. Another answer could be the preferment of charges against the officers of the lodge where such a situation is allowed to exist. I n any event, this is a matter for your consideration and decision a n d we move that o u r Grand Master's Recommendation Number I I b e adopted. (This recommendation likewise failed to carry the necessary votes, and was also defeated). CONCLUSION Serving under the leadership of our Most Worshipful Grand Master, Robert H. Arnold, has been a distinct pleasure. We thank h i m for the opportunity. We have found him to be courteous, fair a n d sincerely striving to advance t h e teachings of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. We doubt that all his goals have been accomplished b u t we certainly feel that he has made a sincere and strenuous effort to accomplish them. Masonry is better in this Grand Jurisdiction for his dedicated service. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR C . HODGSON, ROGER C . WARD BENNY L . HOLLOWAY C TRAVIS S P E N C E R B E N B . BOYLES

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MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ANNUAL REPORT, 1975 To the M-'â&#x20AC;˘ W:. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: T h e Masonic Service Association of the United States, working with patients at the Veterans Hospital in Topeka, is pleased to make this report for 1975. We visited 178 Masonic Brethren of which 146 were discharged, 18 died and 14 are still in the hospital. O n e hundred fifty nine of these patients were from Kansas and 62 were from Topeka Masonic Lodges, 19 were from 4 other states. We participated in all activities of the hospital including two Monte-Carlo nights for the open wards and two carnivals for the closed wards. We furnished prizes and gifts for all events. March 14, we showed colored slides of old Mexico to patients Building 61B. April 3, T h e Most Worshipful Robert H . Arnold, Grand Master, with eight of his Grand Officers made an official visit to the hospital. April 24, was guest speaker at the Square and Compass Club. May 7, invited to open house Building 6 1 0 honoring all volunteers. July 4, we served ice cold lemonade to patients in recreation hall. August 12, Grace Henry, Deputy VAVS Representative, Masonic Service Association, suffered a massive stroke and passed away August 20. She was active in Topeka' Hospital visitation and had earned a total of 3,859 hours of volunteer service over 28 year period. September 6, ser\'ed coffee and cookies to 120 patients in Building 3. T h e Square and Compass Club furnished the cookies and helped serve them. , October 1, was guest speaker at High Twelve. October 4, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. October 30, was called to Stormont-Vail Hospital to see a patient who wanted to be transferred to VA Hospital. November 1, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to the patients in Building 2. November 7, was called to Memorial Hospital to see a patient who wanted to be transferred to V A Hospital. November 11, took part in Armistice Day program at VA Hospital. December 3, was called to VA Hospital to take a lady patient home so she could p u t her two pet cats in an animal hospital. December 6, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to the patients in Building 3. December 13, the Grand Master had asked for a meeting of all Hospital Representatives in the Grand Lodge Building to coordinate our program. We met wtih Brother Alvin K. Banman of Lansing and Brother Robert L. Baker of Wichita. December 14, we were asked to help with a Christmas Party for 106 outpatients who live in the community and would not have a Christmas otherwise. T h e party was scheduled at the Downtown Masonic Temple, 14th and V a n Buren. T h e ladies of the Social O r d e r of the Beauceant served a turkey dinner. Masonic Service gave each patient a Christmas card and a coin purse. For entertainment, the Straw Hatters singing group and Mexican dance group performed. There was also a sketch from the Topeka Civic Theater. December 9, took patient back to hospital from Court House. December 11, took woman patient home from VA Hospital. December 15, Brother Leon Raines, patient at VA Hospital, was presented a 50 year Emblem by Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. T h e Masonic Service is grateful to the Grand Lodge, Siloam 225, and the Square and Compass Club for their participation in financing our project. T h e members of the Masonic Service Association of the United States who are working in this great cause a r e : Harley Henry, Sr., Field Agent; Arthur

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Reynolds, Deputy VAVS Representative; Gerald Stafford, Volunteer; Edward A. Mainline, Volunteer; Elton Ganson, Volunteer; R a y Neiswender, Volunteer; L. Wilbur Love, Volunteer; Allen Fitts, Volunteer; Al Cope, Volunteer; Joseph Heller, Volunteer; Roy Eastwood, Volunteer, George Renner, Volunteer; and Ruth Renner, Volunteer. HARI.EY H E N R Y , SR., Field

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LABOR TO REFRESHMENT . T h e Grand Lodge was then called from Labor to Refreshment at 11:00 a.m., for the public installation of the newly elected and appointed officers.

INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS With M . ' . W . ' . Richard D. Kelsey, as Installing Grand Master, assisted by M.". W-'. Ben W. Graybill as Grand Senior W a r d e n ; M . ' . W . ' . Robert D. Caplinger as Grand Junior Warden; M . ' . W . ' . J. Fred Williamson as Grand Marshal; M - ' . W. . John H . Murray as Grand Senior Deacon; M . ' . W- • H. Jackson Staton as Grand Junior Deacon; and M . ' . W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard as Grand Chaplain, the elected and appointed officers for the ensuring year were installed as follows: M-'. W . ' . Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, Sharon Springs No. 417, R F D No. 1, Sharon Springs 67758. R.'. W.'- William F. Mcintosh, Deputy Grand Master, Clay Center No. 134, 421 Lane St., Clay Center 67532. R.'. W. . Chester'L. Gilbert, Grand Senior Warden, Topeka No. 17, 3455 Huntoon St., Topeka 66604. R.'. W-'. W. Nolan Artz, Grand Junior Warden, Belle Plaine No. 173, Seneca State Bank, 3193 S. Seneca, Wichita 67217. M. . W. . William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse No. 309, 106 N. Main St., Syracuse 67878. R.'. W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Rosedale No. 333, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601. Rev. Bro. Carl Carrier, Grand Chaplain, M t . Moriah' No. 179, Sharon Springs 67758. W- . F. Warren Starns, Grand Senior Deacon, Wallace No. 118, Winona 67764. W.'. John E. Stover, Grand Junior Deacon, Glen Elder No. 294, Glen Elder 67446. W . ' . Ben B. Boyles, Grand Marshal, Keystone No. 102, 1817 W. 6th St., CoffeyviUe 67337. W- • Raymond W. Richardson. Grand Sword Bearer, Cawker City No. 125, Cawker City 67430. W.". Ralph E. Wilson, Grand Senior Steward, King Solomon No. 10, 3400 James St., Topeka 66614. W- . T h u r m a n D. Miller, Grand Junior Steward, Mound City No. 33, P.O Box 208, Mound City 66056. W-'. James L. Withers, Grand Pursuivant, Sharon Springs No. 417, Star Route, Sharon Springs 67758. W-'. Roger L. Bush, Grand Tyler, Anchor No. 224, R.R. No. 1, Quenemo 66528. W-'. Robert G. Jackson, Asstistant Grand Tyler, Wakarusa No. 402, 1620 McVicar St., Topeka 66604.

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS AND AREA COORDINATORS INSTALLED T h e District Deputy Grand Masters and Area Coordinators were formed west of the alter and given the oath of office.

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GRAND OFFICERS 1976-1977 M - ' . W-'- Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, thanked them for accepting the office to which appointed and assured them that he would use them and have use of their help during his year as Grand Master, and told them it would be impossible for him to fulfill the duties of his office without their help and support.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1976-1977 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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.

George D . Clark, Bendena No. 440, Bendena 66008. Hubert J. Beyer, Muscotah No. 116, R.R. No. 2, Holton 66436. Ralph A. McRill, H i r a m No. 68, 415 Linn St., Leavenworth 66048. Louis E. Kresin, Kaw No. 272, 2305 N. 45th St., Kansas City, 66104. Robert L. Tharp, Shawnee No. 54, 6828 Melrose Ln., Shawnee Mission, 66203. Edward J. Reed, Peace No. 243, R.R. No. 2, Box 111, Louisburg 66053. William B. Brown, Kincaid No. 338, R.R. No. 2, Kincaid 66039. F. Leon McBride, Fulton No. 210, P.O. Box 76, Fulton 66738. Ellsworth Burnside, Arma No. 408, Box 7, Arma 66712. Carl E. Price, Prudence No. 100, P.O. Box 131, Columbus, 66725. Carl W. Studebaker, Thayer No. 149, P.O. Box 38, Thayer 66776. Jay T. Klinginsmith, Cedar No. 103, 212 N. Stuben, Chanute 66720. Dewain E. Crouch, Lane No. 339, R.R. No. 1, Box 269, Osawatomie 66064. Richard H . Brauer, Linwood No. 241, R.R. No. 1, Linwood, 6G052. Paul E. Monhollon, Meriden No. 236, Box 101, Meridan 66512. Teddy A. Rockhold, St., Robinson No. 159, Robinson, 66532. Kenneth M. McBratney, Home No. 89, Centralia 66415. Jimmy D. King, Blue Rapids No. 169, 600 East Ave., Blue Rapids 66411. Richard H . Junod, Onaga No. 188, 105 Degraw St., Onaga 66521. Bobby L. Gentry, Hesperian No. I l l , R.R. No. 1, Rossville 66533. Raymond E. Stillwell, Orient No. 5 1 , 110 N. Kendall, Topeka 66606. Robert L. Bame, Ridgeway No. 62, R.R. No. 2, Overbrook, 66524. Elmer W. Guatney, Tuscan No. 82, Neosho Falls, 66758. George C. Clinesmith, Buffalo No. 379, R.R. No. 1, Box 135, Buffalo 66717. Olice B. WiUiams, Keystone No. 102, 1322 W. 4th, CoffeyviUe 67337. Ray O . Sumner, Moline No. 267, Moline 67353. Leonard L. Booth, FideUty No. 106, Star Route Eureka 67045. Doyle K. Longhofer, Lebo No. 152, Lebo 66856. Erwin Scott, Westmoreland No. 257, Westmoreland 66549. Joseph B. Detrizhe, Prairie Queen No. 176, R.R. No. 3. Ames 66931. John W. Willey H I , Solomon City No. 105, 317 E. 7th, Solomon 67480. Charles W. Gutsch, Burdick No. 429, R.R. No. 1, Burdick 66838. Joseph M. Ballew, Valley Center No. 364, 400 Long Ln. Rd., Wichita

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67204. Charles J. Kidwell, Mystic Tie No. 74, R.R. No. 1, Box 37, Augusta 67010. James H. Lundy, Clinton No. 233, P.O. Box 171, Burden 67019. Lloyd D. Klein, Oxford No. 165, R.R. No. 1, Oxford 67119. Wayne E. Fuller, Belle Plaine No. 173, R.R. No. 2, Belle Plaine 67103. Leonard L. Rising, Albert Pike No. 303, 2626 Victoria, Wichita 67216. Larry E. Vickery, Canton No. 97, P.O. Box 92, Canton 67428. James Guipre, Sincierty No. 214, 521 N. Walnut, Beloit, 67420. Robert C. Brown, Narka No. 349, Mahaska 66955. Wayne W. Grindol, Jewell No. 11, P.O. Box 217, Jewell, 66949. WiUiam D. Ringquist, G>'psum City No. 328, R.R. 2, Gypsum 67448. Loren E. Wiens, Frederick No. 337, R.R. No. 3, Lyons 67554. Marvin D. Flinn, Cable No. 299, 3013 N. Elm, Hutchinson 67501. A. J. Fieser, Jr., Norwich No. 319, P.O. Box 7, Milton 67106. Clarence B. Murphy, Harper No. 206, 311 N. Main, Medicine Lodge 67104. Robert L. Ott, Medicine Lodge No. 260, 108 W. 2d St., Medicine Lodge 67104. John R. Huggard I I I , Minneola No. 431, Minneola 67865. Gene W. Holland, Rob Morris No. 332, Preston 67569. Even B. Estes, Macksville No. 371, Macksville 67557. Charles H. Wille, EUinwood No. 217, P.O. Box 413, Ellinwood 67526. Harry J. Backstrom, Appolo No. 297, 309 E. 11th, Ellis 67637. Howard G. Gary, Downs No. 204, Downs 67437. Lester C. Lyon, Paradise No. 290, Plainville 67663. Norman L. Bainter, Jennings No. 360, Jennings 67643. John H. Schroeder, St. Thomas No. 306, R.R. No. 1, Levant 67743. Virgil W. Dobson, Sharon Springs No. 417, P.O. Box 401, Sharon Springs 67758. Billy P. Beamgard, Atwood No. 164, Atwood 67730. Everett R. Owen, Barney No. 279, 240 N. ist St., Dighton 67839. Lloyd D. Crall, St. Bernard No. 222, 1915 H a r t , Dodge City 67801. John M. Gingerich, Emerald No. 289, R.R., Kendall 67857. William D. Lairmore, Hugoton No. 406, P.O. Box 1065, Hugoton 67951. Dwayne F. Doty, Eminence No. 205, P.O. Box 82, Eskridge 66403.

AREA COORDINATORS 1. John R. Teagarden, LaCygne No. 6 1 , R.R. No. 2, LaCygne 66040 2. John E. Masters, Rosedale No. 333, 6120 Grandview, Shawnee Mission 66202. 3. Robert D. Hughes, Marysville No. 9 1 , 1310 Otoe, Marysville 66508. 4. E. Eugene Puckett, Lawrence No. 6. 824 W. 22nd, Lawrence, 66044. 5. John L. Heckert, Ottawa No. 18, 218 Maple St., O t t a w a 66067. 6. David N. Lohr, Harmony No. 94, 418 N. 6th, Neodesha 66757. 7. Walter A. RoUins, Sunflower No. 86, 3510 E. Mt. Vernon Wichita 67218. 8. Don L. Dicks, Cyrus No. 288, P.O. Box 103, Enterprise 67441. 9. Thomas E. McClellan, Belleville No. 129, 1915/2 M St., Belleville 66935. 10. Dwight A. Burton; Hutchinson No. 445, 2004 N. Harrison, Hutchinson 67501. 11. E. Eugene Ulery, Fargo No. 300, 1016 N. Pershing, Liberal 67901. 12. Rodney G. Bracelin, St. Francis No. 404, St. Francis 67756.

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GRAND LODGE COMMITTEES 1976-1977 Bicentennial James F. Withers, Chairman, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs, 67758 Roger S. Seigel, Old Mission No. 153, 8424 State Line Road, Leawood 66206 Larry L. Algott, Ashlar No. 344, R.R. No. 4, Manhattan 66502 Damon M. Grimes, Paola No. 37, R.R. No. 4, Paola 66071 V a n Doubek, Kilwinning No. 265, 624 E. School St., Pratt 67124 Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. Fred A. Turpen, Chairman, Reno No. 140, 1528 E. 6th St., Hutchinson 67501 David E. Casey, Gove County No. 302, Grainfield 67737 Martin F. Logan, Americus No. 109, 1045 Garfield, Emporia 66801 Raymond F. Hayden, Clifton No. 122, Clifton 66937 Alfred H. Slough, Chase No. 247, Richmond 67573 Church-Lodge Relations Charles C. Beamer, Chairman, Oakley No. 253, P.O. Box 72, Oakley 67748 Andrew E. Olson, Dwight No. 374, Dwight 66849 Orville P. Jackson, Gardner No. 65, 107 South Race St., Spring Hill 66083 H u r l b u t K. Graves, St. Francis No. 404, St. Francis 67756 Paul B. Heyman, Jr., Ulysses No. 435, P.O. Box 684, Ulysses 67880 Correspondence M ' . W . ' . Floyd S. Ecord, P.G.M., Chairman, Burlington No. 66, P.O. Box 188, Burlington 66839 Credentials Harvey L. Swan, Chairman, Mulvane No. 201, 414 Arkansas St., Mulvane 67110 Walter H. Berger, Lebanon No. 221, Scandia 66966 Walter A. Tegtmeyer, Wakeeney No. 148, 316 N. 6th St., Wakeeney 67672 David L. Smith, Lincoln No. 154, 211 W. Lost St., Lincoln 67455 Gail L. Sawyer, Palestine No. 127, 710 Wabash Terrace, Olathe, 66061 Finance â&#x20AC;¢ Joseph F. Gerstberger, Chairman, Leoti No. 340, 504 E. Logan, Leoti 67861 F. Warren Starns, Wallace No. 318, Winona 67764 Roger C. Ward, Old Mission No. 153, 6816 W. 100th St., Overland Park 66212 William Chapman, Oakley No. 253, P.O. Box 653, Oakley 67748 W. Nolan Artz, Plaine No. 173, Seneca State Bank, 3193 S. Seneca, Wichita 67217 Foreign Relations John D . Cunningham, Chairman, Norton No. 199, 309 Wilberforce, Norton 67654 M . ' . W . ' . Robert H . Arnold, P.G.M., Alma No. 161, P.O. Box 122, Alma 66401 James E. Zimmerman, Topeka No. 17, 1329 Kellam St., Topeka 66616 Grand Lodge Annual Communication 1977 Richard A. Porter, Chairman, Albert Pike No. 303, 332 E. 1st St., Wichta 67202

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James O. Foster, Albert Pike No. 303, 3434 Country Club Place, Wichita 67208 Lloyd D. Williams, Wichita No. 99, 220 W. 13th St., Wichita 67203 Grand Lodge Library M . ' . W.'. Robert H. Arnold, Alma No. 161, P.O. Box 122, Alma 66401 David L. Recob, Cyrus No. 288, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601 Grand Lodge Publications M . ' . W.". Ben W. Graybil!, P.G.M., Chairman, Old Mission No. 153, P.O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission 66201 Fred E. Pechin, Masonic Home No. 450, 3945 Ross Parkway, Wichita 67210 Jurisprudence M - ' . W ' - Arthur C. Hodgson, P.G.M., Chairman, Cornerstone No. 219, P.O. Box 666, Lyons 67554 M . ' . W.'. Forrest D. Haggard, P.G.M., Ancient Form No. 34, 7600 W. 75th' St., Overland Park 66204 Lewis C. Carter, Holton No. 42, 411 Montana St. Holton 66436 G. Thomas Van Bebber, Troy No. 55, P.O. Box 586, Troy 66087 Masonic Education M . ' . W.'. Richard D. Kelsey, P.G.M., Chairman, Topeka No. 17, R F D No. 1, Rossville 66533 Richard D. Overton, Armourdale No. 271, 6937 Grandview, Merriam 66204 Jack B. Stairrett, Alpha No. 282, R.R. No. 3, Jetmore 67854 O. D. Mack, Greenleaf No. 232, P.O. Drawer 304, Linn 66953 William F. Mcintosh, Clay Center No. 134, 421 Lane St., Clay Center 67432 Necrology M . ' . W.'. Thomas C. Raum, Jr., P.G.M., Chairman, Albert Pick No. 303, 71 Mission Road, Wichita 67207 M.". W.'. Owen E. Hodgson, P.G.M., Salina No. 60, 660 Highland Road, Salina 67401 Public Schools Conrad F. Johnson, Chairman, Smithton No. 1, 217 S. 12th St., Sabetha 66534 John A. Schowalter, Halstead No. 46, 303 Poplar, Halstead 67056 Benford E. Smith', Hays No. 195, 1304 E. 17th St., Hays 67601 Chester T . Kelsey, Lake No. 50, 3509 Huntoon St., Topeka 66604 Rollin B. Ashley, Phillipsburg No. 184, 457 " I " St., Phillipsburg 67661 Reports oi Grand Officers Jesse E. Bean, Chairman, Ridgeway No. 62, P.O. Box 192, CK'erbrook 66534 James R. Paulsen, Goodland No. 321, 811 E. 6th St., Goodland 67735 Walter R. Smith, Johnson No. 441, P.O. Box 193, Johnson 67855 Charles R. Jahne, Ancient Form No. 34, 7612 W. 66th Terrace, Overland Park 66202 Jerome B. Stonehocker, Tyrian No. 246, P.O. Box 782, Garden City 67846 Bitualistic Work M . ' . W.'. J. Fred WilHamson, P.G.M., Chairman, Royal No. 192, 310 S. Purdy St., Lyons 67554

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Woodrow W. Coleman, Albert Pike No. 303, 328 E. 1st St., Wichita 67202 John E. Stover, Glen Elder No. 294, Glen Elder 67446 C. Travis Spencer, Hutchinson No. 445, P.O. Box 312, Hutchinson 67501 Temple Building Remodeling M . ' . W.'- H . Jackson Staton, P.G.M., Chairman, Ionic No. 254, P.O. Box 85, St. John 67576 Donald E. Vochatzer, Rosedale No. 333, 7844 Orville St., Kansas City 66112 Harlan S. McNinch, Walnut Valley No. 191, Arnold 67515 Kenneth L. White, Scammon No. 3 5 1 , R.R. No. 1, Scammon 66773 Gerald L. Anderson, Galena No 194, 1000 Dewey, Galena 66739 Memorial Markers Glenn L. K n a p p , Chairman, Easton No. 45, 2747 Francis, Leavenworth 66048 M. Scott Knoch, Jr., Active No. 158, P.O. Box 189, Atchison 66002 Glen Eastlack, Oakley No 253, 506 Cornell Ave, Oakley 67748 M . ' . W . ' . Carroll C. Arnett, P.G.M., Belleville No. 129, 1906 Arlington St., El Dorado 67042 Total Youth Jimmy D. King, Chairman, Blue Rapids No. 169, 600 East Ave., Blue Rapids 66411 Roy V. Johnson, Osage Valley No. 24, 1632 Main St., Osawatomie 66064 William E. Bogue, Wakarusa No. 402, 2946 Wayne, Apt. No. 23, Topeka 66611 Merle D. Bradley, Topeka No. 17, 507 E. 37th St., Topeka 66605 Durward C. Danielson, LaFayette No. 16, 223 N. 14th St., M a n h a t t a n 66502 Trials and Punishments M . ' . W . ' . J o h n H. Murray, Jr., P.G.M., Chairman, King Solomon No. 10, 1020 S. 4th St., Leavenworth 66048 M . ' . W . ' . Robert D. Caplinger, P.G.M., Mackey No. 48, R.F.D. No. 2, Effingham 66023 M . ' . W . ' . William E. Bradford, P.G.M., Lyra No. 256, 707 Vine St., Wamego 66547 M.". W.". Addison C. Irby, P.G.M., Rising Sun No. 8, 710 W. 8th St, Ft. Scott 66701 Harold N. Nichols, Armourdale No. 271, 1968 N. 32nd St., Kansas City 66104

LECTURERS M . ' . W.'. J. Fred Williamson, P.G.M., Royal No. 192, 310 S. Purdy, Lyons 67554, Chairman Ritualistic Work J. Earl Oden, Parsons No. 117, 2431 Washington St., Parsons 67357 A. Franklin Baldwin, Ancient Form No. 34, R.R. No. 1, Box 34, Fontana 66026 Cecil S. Carter, Orient No. 5 1 , 425 Elmwood, Topeka 66606 Frank T. Moore, Albert Pike No. 303, 2314 Pattie, Wichita 67211 Clifford A. Ramsey, St. Thomas No. 306, R E D No. 2, Colby 67701 Clarence W. Sills, Ben H u r No. 322, Parker 66072 Earl M. Sitton, Paradise No. 290, P.O. Box 177, Plainville 67663 Ronald E. White, Topeka No. 17, 609 " T " St., Atchison 66602 Lawrence D. Winegardner, Active No. 158, 601 S. 6th St., Atchison 66002 Hart'ey L. Henderson, Satanta No. 446, P.O. Box 155, Satanta 67870

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ASSISTANT LECTURERS Richard R. Haefele, Ulysses No. 435, 602 E. Wheat St., Ulysses 67880 Durward C. Danielson, LaFayette No. 16, 223 N. 14, M a n h a t t a n 66502 Robert M. Schroeder, Ben H u r No. 322, 4104 Strong Ave., Kansas City 66106

LECTURERS EMERITUS Garnette E. Greene, St. Francis No. 404, St. Francis 67756 L. Glenn Jenkins, Hiawatha No. 35, Reserve 66529

PAST GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL The Grand Master then had M . ' . W-'. Robert H. Arnold, Past Grand Master, escorted to the Grand East, and M.'- W-'- Robert D. Caplinger, Past Grand Master, presented him with his Past Grand Masters Jewel. M . ' . W- . Brother Walker then asked M . ' . W.'. Brother Arnold to be seated at his left so that he might have the benefit of his advice and counsel readily available.

REMARKS FROM THE NEW GRAND MASTER M-'- W-'- Ralph D. Walker, newly installed Grand Master, thanked the Installing Officers for their assistance and duties in the installation ceremonies, and thanked the Craft for elevating him to the honored position of Grand Master. He launched into his address with the remark that A T T I T U D E makes the difference in how a Mason approaches his Lodge, life and duties as a Mason. H e pointed out that the youth of America are looking at Masonry with one basic question of "What do Masons do"? H e said that Masons must be progressive in their thinking, and erase th'e false images of freemasonry. Masonry, must be charged with new ideas and planning. H e said, by progressively looking ahead to the future. He stated that we have created the image of an "old mans" organization, and that we must dispell it. H e stated that all the elected and appointed officers were men of positive vision and were from all corners of the Sunflower state, not just one small concentrated area. H e asked that they be used by Lodges, and asked they be included in Lodge planning. In closing his remarks. He asked for the support of all Kansas Masons in the coming year, and asked that all Masons do their part in promoting Masonry to the world and public at large.

INTRODUCTIONS The Grand Master then introduced the members of his immediate family. His wife Cathy; daughters Inga, Eva and Etta, and his son Dowell. Included in his introductions were his Mother and Father, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ralph Walker, of Arvada, Colorado, his Brother and wife; and the employees of the Walker Grain Company, at Sharon Springs. He also had stand a large delegation of Wallace County Masons, their wives, and families. He concluded the introductions by having all the members of his Lodge, Sharon Springs No. 417, stand and be recognized. The Grand Master then asked the Grand Senior Deacon, F. Warren Starns, to escort his wife Cathy to the Grand East. R.'- W-'William F. Mcintosh then presented Mrs. Walker with a small gold pendant designating her as "First Lady of Kansas Masonry, for 1976."

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PRESENTATIONS Several presentations were then made to the newly installed Grand Master M-'. W . ' . Ralph D. Walker. Among them were: A presiding officers hat presented by W . ' . Byron D. Funk, Master of Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, on behalf of the Lodge. A R o m b e r g hat presented by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ralph Walker, Arvada, Colorado. A Life membership card and certificate in the Order of DeMolay by M . ' . W-'- Thomas C. Raum, Jr., as well as a replacement certificate as a Senior DeMolay to replace same that had been lost. An Attache briefcase by M . ' . W . ' . Richard D. Kelsey, on the behalf of the Installing Officers. Mr. J. Ralph Walker, Father of the Grand Master, then stood to be recognized. U p o n recognition, H e asked the Grand Master for permission to approach the Grand East with the Grand Masters brother Dwayne, for the purpose of making a presentation. Mr. Walker and brother Dwayne presented the Grand Master a box from a family friend, Mr. Scatterday. Upon opening the box, the Grand Master discovered a beautiful shiny gavel made from some special wood known to him and Mr. Scatterday. It was obvious this gift was very appreciative. Worshipful Harold Van Hooser, Master of Edgewater Lodge No. 159, Arvada, Colorado, the Brother-In-Law of the Grand Master stood and asked for recognition. H e asked to approach the Grand East. H e presented the Grand Master with a unique wooden gavel embedded with two Kansas silver bicentennial coins in celebration of the bicentennial since M . ' . W . ' . Walker was Grand Master during the bicentennial of the United States. After the presentations had been made, the Grand Master thanked all who had presented him with the above gifts, and pledged all would be used during his term as the Grand Master of Kansas Masons.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Representatives of Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, home Lodge of the Grand Master, invited all members of the Craft, and their families to a reception honoring the Grand Master, to be held in the Sharon Springs High School, on Saturday, April 10, 1976.

INVITATION Representatives of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita, Kansas, extended an invitation for the Grand Lodge to meet in Wichita for the 1977 Annual Communication. T h e Grand Master accepted the invitation with thanks, and announced the meeting would be held in Wichita, on March 11 and 12, 1977.

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CLOSING Following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. Carl Carrier, M - ' . W-'Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master of Kansas Masons, declared the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, closed.

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197"5-1976 APPOINTIVE OFF ICERS (1) CONRAD F. JOHNSON, Grand Chaplain; (2) W. NOLAN ARTZ, Grand Senior Deacon; (3) RICHARD D. OVERTON, Grand Junior Deacon; (4) LARRY L. ALGOTT, Grand Mars hal ; (5) JOHN A. SCHOWALTER, Grand Sword Bearer; (6) CHARLES F. JONES, Grand Senior Steward ; (7) DANIEL SUTTER, Grand Junior Steward; (8) FRED E. PECHIN, SR., Grand Pursuivant; (9) CHESTER T. KELSEY, Grand Ty ler; and (10) JOSEPH F. GERSTBERGER, JR., Assistant Grand Tyler.

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M.'. W.-. ROBERT HENRY ARNOLD G R A N D M A S T E R OF M A S O N S IN K A N S A S By ALBERT O . A R N O L D , JR.

Grand Secretary It is with much pleasure I undertake the writing of this biography of our 105 th Grand Master. A common surname has often and good naturedly assumed a sanguine relationship, such is not the case. Our paths had crossed during high school days, yet it was with mutual suiprise when it became known each was involved in the affairs of this Grand Lodge. Robert Henry Arnold is the oldest of two children born to Floyd L. "Spike" and Juliette Canine Arnold, March 16, 1924. H e attended William Rockhill Nelson Elementary School and Southwest High School, graduating from the latter in 1941. After working for the Ace Plastic Co., the Federal Cash Register Co. and Burns and McDonnell Engineering Co., all of Kansas City, Missouri, he answered the call to our colors on January 22, 1943. After basic training at Camp Joseph T. Robinson in Arkansas, he served two years in Prince Rupert, British Columbia in C a n a d a . His service was with the 238th M.P. Company. Honorable discharge came in December, 1945 from C a m p Claiborne, Louisiana with the rank of Staff Sergeant while serving as Sergeant Major of a training company. Our future Grand Master entered Kansas State University after being employed briefly by Otis Elevator Company of Kansas City. H e received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Education from Kansas State U n i versity in 1950. For a time he taught industrial arts, math and science at Irving and Paxico, Kansas. In 1954 he was employed as director of the Surplus Property Section of the state of Kansas and currently holds t h a t position. O n the 21st day of February, 1947, he was united in holy matrimony to Betty Louida Rice of Burlington, Kansas. T o this happy marriage has been born five wonderful children. First a daughter, Claudia, who during the tenure of her father's service as Grand Master of Kansas Masonry, was graduated with a doctorate of medicine from the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. This, we believe, is a first for a Grand Master while in office. Son Bruce is employed as a teacher in the Ellinwood Public Schools; William, a computer operator for the unified School District No. 501 in Topeka; Richard, a Junior at Alma High School and Donald, a freshman in the same school. There are two grandchildren, Jerald Robert and Jeffery Alan, children of Bruce and Nancy Arnold. Our Grand Master actually became involved in Masonry in 1942 when he was initiated into Mother Chapter-Gamma, Order of DeMolay. Some nine years later he petitioned Blue Valley Lodge No. 112 of Irving, Kansas and was raised to the degree of Master Mason on the 8th day of May, 1951. From there he transferred his membership to Alma Lodge No. 161 on October 5, 1953, and began a very active and interested membership in the fraternity of Freemasonry, In the normal processes of time, his appointment would have been made fully one year later, but on the 7th day of May, 1970, Deputy Grand Master and his long time friend, R-'- W . ' . Robert E. Ferguson passed to his good

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reward. T h e series of events that followed moved the then Grand Senior Warden, Robert D. Caplinger;, to the office of Deputy Grand Master and thence to the office of Grand Master. In turn our Grand Master to be was appointed Senior Deacon in 1971. From that office he progressed in regular order and on the 15th day of March, 1975, was installed Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, the highest honor Masonry can bestow upon one of its own. Among the outstanding events to occur during his service as Grand Master would be the marking of Past Grand Master's graves. This had been the expressed hope of R.'. W.'- Ferguson, but left without action due to his death. T h e assignment of locating the burial sites of each Past Grand Master was placed in the hands of M . ' . W. â&#x20AC;˘ Arnold in 1972. Little did any of us dream that it would take a full four years to complete this task. Much research and communication proved to be in his own words, "most interesting but exextremely time consuming.'' T h e erection of a flag pole on the property of Grand Lodge was accomplished during his administration on the 12th day of July, 1975 and was dedicated by Brother and former United States Senator, Frank Carlson. It was M . ' . W-'- Arnold's desire and intent as Grand Master to have all lodges and members to "fly your flag every day during the bi-centennial and if possible to light your flag so it may be flown both day and night during this time, to be proud of your flag, be proud of your country" This brought an affirmative response from Masons throughout the Grand Jurisdiction. His friendly and casual manner before audiences was well received by all members of th'e Craft. His admonishment to remember our youth; that by far, the vast majority of them are good, hard working, honest dedicated young people, served as a constant reminder of their importance to us and our future. H e often strolled about the lodge during his various addresses. This brought a relaxed, warm and personal response from audiences and will be long remembered. On the 13th' day of March, 1976, having completed his tenure of office with dignity and decorum, in regular and proper order, surrendered the gavel of authority to his elected successor. But we doubt not, in the years to come, again and again, the pages of history will record his continuing interest, concern and endeavor in behalf of the Grand Lodge of Kansas and Freemasons in general.

MASONIC RECOIUD SYMBOLIC xMASONRY Blue Valley Lodge No. 112 Initiated March 13, 1951; Passed April 10, 1 9 5 1 ; Raised May 8, 1951; Dimitted October 5, 1953. Admitted to Alma Lodge No. 161 October 5, 1953; Junior Deacon, 1954; Junior Warden 1955; Senior Warden 1956; Master 1957; Tyler 1958; Senior Deacon 1959 & 1960; Junior Warden 1 9 6 1 ; Chaplain 1965 & 1966; Senior Deacon 1967; Junior Warden 1968 & 1969; Master 1970; Senior Deacon 1971; Chaplain 1973; (S.P.) Secretary 1974. Grand .Lodge: District Deputy Grand Master 1962; Com. on Credentials 1963; Com. on

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Public Schools, Member, 1964 & 1966; Grand Representative of Scotland 1968; Com on Reports of Grand Officers, Member, 1968; Chairman 1969; Grand Junior Deacon 1967; Com. on Finance, Member 1970; Grand Senior Deacon 1971; Area Coordinator 1971; Grand Junior Warden 1972; Com. on Masonic Education, Member 1972; Grand Senior Warden 1972; Grand Senior Warden 1972; Com on Masonic Education, Member 1972; Grand Senior Warden 1973; Deputy Grand Master 1974; Com. on Masonic Education 1974; Grand Master 1975. CAPITULAR Topeka Chapter No. 5. Topeka, Kansas Mark Master, February 17, 1975; Past Master, February 17, 1975; Most Excellent Master, February 24, 1975; Royal Arch, March 3, 1975. CRYPTIC Zabud Council No. 4, Topeka, Kansas Royal Master, March 8, 1975; Select Master, March 8, 1975; Super Excellent Master, March 8, 1975. CHRISTIAN

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Topeka Commandery No. 5, Topeka, Kansas Order of the Red Cross, March 10, 1975; Order of Malta, March 10, 1975; Order of the Temple, March 24, 1975. SCOTTISH RITE Valley oi Topeka, Topeka, Kansas 32Â° Mason, All Bodies, May 7, 1966; Invested Rank of Knight Commander Court of Honor, November 15, 1975. SHRINE A.A.O.N.M.S., Arab Temple, Topeka, Kansas, May 14, 1973. Senior DeMolay, DeMolay Legion of Honor, Grand Cross of Color; Rainbow for Girls, Honorary Membership, Order of Job's Daughters; Member of Peace United Church of Christ of Alma, Kansas.

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Association of Past Grand Masters OF KANSAS Topeka, Kansas March 12, 1976 T h e 72nd Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of Kansas was held at the Ramada Inn on Friday, March 12, 1976 at 11:45 a.m. T h e following Past Grand Masters responded to roll call: Charles S. McGinness S. Allan Daugherty Floyd S. Ecord Addison C. Irby John H. M u r r a y Ben W. Graybill Arthur C. Hodgson Owen E. Hodgson

1943 1952 1954 1959 1961 1963 1964 1965

William E. Montgomery Thomas C. Raum, J r Carroll C. Arnett H . Jackson Staton Robert D . Caplinger Richard D . Kelsey J. Fred Williamson Forrest D. Haggard

1966 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974

T h e Venerable President M - ' . W . ' . Robert D. Caplinger opened a Table Lodge, and called upon M-'. W-'- S. Allan Daugherty to offer prayer. O u r Grand Master M-"- W- • Robert H. Arnold accompanied by our visiting Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters from other Grand Jurisdictions, were present for the Induction Ceremony and were accordingly prepared and Initiated. M - ' . W . ' . Carroll C. Arnett conducted the Ceremony in a most impressive and proficient manner. Luncheon was served to all present. T h e following guests were introduced and presented membership cards for the Past Grand Masters Association: M . ' . W . ' . Lewis C. "Wes" Cook, Grand Master—Missouri. M- • W-'. E. W. Nencekivell, Grand Master—Ontario. M.". W . ' . Jack Irvine, P.G.M., Grand Secretary—Ontario. M- • W- • Max Silverstone, P.G.M., Grand Lodge—Israel. Reports were made on absent members. O u r visitors were called on and each responded in a fine manner. O u r Grand Master M . ' . W . ' . Robert H. Arnold gave and interesting talk. O u r Circle of Past Grand Masters was broken by the death of M.'. W . ' . Henry S. Buzick, Jr., this past year. M . ' . W-'- Charles S. McGinness, P.G.M., gave the following Memorial Address:

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HENRY S. BUZICK, JR. Grand Master of Masons in Kansas February 17, 1938 to February 16, 1939 Born Sylvan Grove, Kansas February 13, 1882

Died Beloit, Kansas November 17, 1975

Where is there a man to take his place? Whether it be in the local community, in the legislative halls of the state, in office or as a member of the many organizations which he supported, H E N R Y BuziCK stood tall in his devotion to the ideals of a well rounded life. In Masonry he was looked upon for the kind of leadership that comes to one who becomes a leader because of the trust which his neighbors and his associates place in him. His attitude toward his Lodge and Freemasonry in general is well stated in his address to Grand Lodge on the Condition of the Orderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;when he said: " T h e philosophy of Masonry needs to be applied to our individual lives and living. No institution was ever founded on more noble principles or higher ideals; the teaching of Masonry is applicable to us as individuals. We regard Masonry as ancient and honorable a n d revere it for its antiquity; yet it is a virile and moderen philosophy of life. Its practical application has never been more needed than it is today." Now mind you, this statement of our latet brother was made to Grand Lodge almost 30 years agoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;yet these are his words; "With the world torn asunder with hate, avarice and greed, the philosophy of the Fatherhod of God and the Brotherhood of M a n (Masonry is it practical application) should assert its influence in helping for Posterity those ideals which all true Masons hold most dear". We think those words reveal more than any other, the kind of a man whom we now mourn after his service to Masonry for seventy two years. H E N R Y BUZICK was laid to rest in the Sylvan Grove Cemetery during one of Kansas worst blizzards. Sharp winds from the north blew across the prairies of Lincoln County and a light snow was falling. T h e inclemency of the weather did not prevent a turnout of neighbors and mourners that filled the auditorium of the school building. Some of them had come from distant cities and farms to pay their tribute to a man who stood tall in the local community, his city government, the Grand Lodge of Masons, the halls of State government and the banking fraternity of his native state. H E N R Y BUZICK was b o m of pioneer parents near Sylvan Grove and had spent his entire life in Lincoln County, where he was identified with almost every facet of the community life. He had been a rancher, a churchman, member of the local school board for twenty two years. Mayor, in the states legislature. Speaker of the House in that body, and a banker for over 75 years. H e was president or chairman of the Board of the bank for 42 years of that time, and his banker friends had elected him to be President of the Kansas State Bankers Association in 1929. It was my great honor to receive appointment as Chairman of the Committee on Finance in Grand Lodge from his hand and to serve in the House of Representatives of the State Legislature some 20 years after our beloved leader had been its speaker. Around the capital city of Topeka and the halls of state government, it was common knowledge that H E N R Y BUZICK refused to be considered for governor of the state about the time that he was to serve his Grand Lodge as its Grand Master and he refused any consideration of the

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state's highest office because of his desire to serve out his term as Grand Master. O n e of the finest tributes paid to our late Brother was an editorial in the Russell Daily News by Russell Townsley, who had known Henry as a neighbor and fellow Kansan for many years. He said: "Senator Buzick was rock hard, firm and resolute. He seldom compromised without gain, and never without maintaining his honesty and integrity." H e said further: "Kansas has been made stronger and better by men like the Senator". Another Grand Master of Kansas Grand Lodge, M . ' . W . ' . C H A R L E S N . FOWLER of Salina who knew our Brother Henry long and well, paid him high tribute in his biographical sketch in the 1939 Proceedings of Grand Lodge when he said: "As Grand Master of Kansas (Bro. Buzick) his record will stand as one of loyal and enthusiastic service to the Craft in this Jurisdiction." Also from the same source, " T h e community around Sylvan Grove, the State of Kansas, and the Masons of Kansas are better for the life and labors of M - ' . W-'- H E N R Y S. BUZICK, J R . May his tribe increase." To all of which I am sure we may well say: "So mote it be". Where, O h where is there a man to take his palce? T h e service was concluded with prayer. The M.'. M.'. M-'. M.'. M.'.

following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: W . ' . Richard D. Kelsey, P.G.M., Venerable President W . ' . J. Fred Williamson, P.G.M., Grand Senior Warden W-'. Forrest D. Haggard, P.G.M., Grand Junior Warden W . ' . S. Allan Daugherty, P.G.M., Secretary W . ' . Robert H . Arnold, P.G.M., Steward

O u r next annual meeting will be held in the city of Wichita in March, 1977. T h e meeting of business, ceremony and fellowship was concluded with the closing of the Table Lodge in Ample Form by the Venerable President. Fraternally, S.

ALLAN DAUGHERTY,

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L O C A T I O N AND N U M B E R S O F L O D G E S IN ALL D I S T R I C T S AREA No. 1—John R. Teagarden, A.C.—(LaCygne No. 61) R.R. No. 2, LaCygne 66040 William R. Brown, D D G M , (Kincaid No. 338) Kincaid 66039 Dist. No. 7—Mound City, 3 3 ; LaCygne, 6 1 ; Pleasanton, 8 8 ; Fontana, 1 3 1 ; Blue Mound, 2 8 6 ; Kincaid, 3 3 8 ; Parker, 341. F. Leon McBride, D D G M , (Fulton No. 210) Box 76, Fulton 66738 8—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 2 8 ; Xenia, 4 7 ; Devon, 9 2 ; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398. Ellsworth Burnside, D D G M , (Arma No. 408) Box 7, Arma 66712 9—Girard, 9 3 ; Pittsburg, 187; Walnut, 2 2 9 ; Mulberry, 2 6 1 ; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408.

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Dist. No. Carl E. Price, D D G M , (Prudence No. 100) Box 131, Columbus 66725 10—Baxer Springs, 7 1 ; Columbus, 100; Cherokee, 119; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. Carl W. Studebaker, D D G M , (Thayer No. 149) Box 38, Thayer 66776 11—Oswego, 6 3 ; Altamont, 6 9 ; Chetopa, 7 3 ; Erie, 7 6 ; Parsons, 117; Thayer, 149; McCune, 237. Jay T. Klinginsmith, D D G M , (Cedar No. 103) 212 N. Steuben, Chanute 66720 12—Humboldt, 2 9 ; lola, 3 8 ; Chanute, 103; Colony, 212; Moran, 2 4 5 ; Savonburg, 3 1 5 ; LaHarpe, 325. AREA No. 2—John E. Masters, A.C. (Rosedale No. 333) 6120 Grandview, Shawnee Mission 66202 Ralph A. McRiU, D D G M , (Hiram No. 68) 415 Linn St., Leavenworth 66048 3—Leavenworth No. 2; King Solomon No. 10; Easton No. 4 5 ; Nine Mile No. 4 9 ; Hiram No. 6 8 ; Hancock No. 311. Louis E. Kresin, D D G M , (Kak No. 272) 2305 N. 45th, Kansas City 66104 4—Wyandotte No. 3 ; Delaware No. 96; Armourdale No. 2 7 1 ; Kaw No. 272; Bonner Springs No. 366; Roger E. Sherman No. 369; West Gate No. 438. Robert L. Tharp, D D G M , (Shawnee No. 54) 6828 Melrose Lane, Shawnee Mission 66203 5—Ancient Form No. 34; Shawnee No. 5 4 ; Lenexa No. 135; Old Mission No. 153; Ben H u r No. 322; Rosedale No. 3 3 3 ; Overland Park No. 436. Edward J. Reed, D D G M , (Peace No. 243) R.R. No. 2, Box 111, Louisburg 66053 6—Olathe No. 19; Osage Valley No. 24; Paola No. 3 7 ; Spring Hill No. 5 6 ; Gardner No. 6 5 ; Edgerton No. 127; Loisburg No. 243; Stanley No. 444. AREA No. 3—Robert D. Hughes, A . C , (Marysville No. 91) 1310 Otoe, Marysville 66508 George D . Clark, D D G M , (Bendena No. 440) Bendena 66008 Dist. No. 1—Smithton No. 1; Troy No. 5 5 ; Wathena No. 6 4 ; White Cloud No. 7 8 ; Bendena No. 4 4 0 ; Denton No. 449. Hubert J. Beyer, D D G M , (Muscotah No. 116) R.R. No. 2, Holton 66436 2—Washington No. 5 ; Arcana No. 3 1 ; Mackey No. 4 8 ; H u r o n No. 72; Muscotah No. 116; Active No. 158. Teddy A. Rockhold, Sr., D D G M (Robinson No. 159) 16—Hiawatha No. 3 5 ; Robinson No. 159; Sabetha No. 162; Whiting No. 250; Horton No. 326. Kenneth M. McBratney, D D G M , (Home No. 89) Centralia 66415

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Dist. No. 17—Seneca, 39; Centralia, 8 9 ; Netawaka, 130; Oneida, 3 2 3 ; Goff, 430. Jimmy D. King, D D G M , (Blue Rapids No. 169) 600 East Avenue, Blue Rapids 66411 18—Oketo, 2 5 ; Frankfort, 6 7 ; Waterville, 8 5 ; Marysville, 9 1 ; Blue Rapids, 169; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 2 5 9 ; Summerfield, 354. Richard H. Junod, D D G M , (Onaga No. 188) 105 Degraw Street, Onaga 66521 19—Circleville, 20; Holton, 4 2 ; Onaga, 188; Hoyt, 3 2 7 ; Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. AREA No. 4—Eugene Puckett, A.C., Lawrence No. 6) 824 West 22nd Street, Lawrence 66044 Richard H. Brauer, D D G M , (Linwood No. 241) R R . No. 1, Linwood 66052 14—Lawrence No. 6; Acacia No. 9; Palmyra No. 2 3 ; DeSoto No. 4 0 ; Eudora No. 8 3 ; Tonganoxie No. 190; Linwood No. 2 4 1 ; Lecompton No. 420. Paul E. Monhollon, D D G M , (Meriden No. 236) Box 101, Meriden 66512 15—Oskaloosa No. 14; Valley Falls No. 2 1 ; Jefferson No. 8 4 ; Meriden No. 236; McLouth No. 256; Nortonville No. 266; Perry No. 415. Bobby L. Gentry, D D G M , (Hesperian No. I l l ) R.R. No. 1, Rossville 66533 20—Lake No. 5 0 ; Pottawatome No. 5 2 ; Golden Rule No. 9 0 ; Hesperian No. H I ; Delia No. 419. Raymond E. Stillwell, D D G M , (Orient No. 51) 110 North Kendall, Topeka 66606 21—Topeka No. 17; Auburn No. 32; Orient No. 5 1 ; Siloam No. 2 2 5 ; Albert Neese No. 248; Seabrook No. 3 8 5 ; Wakarusa No. 402. Robert L. Bame, D D G M , (Ridgeway No. 62) R.R. No. 2, Overbrook 66524 22—Ridgeway No. 62; Carbondale No. 70; Burlingame No. 79; Lyndon No. 101; Osage City No. 141. Dwayne F. Doty, D D G M , (Eminence No. 205) Box 82, Eskridge 66403 64—Dover No. 138; Alma No. 1 6 1 ; Eminence No. 205; Maple Hill No. 370; Harveyville No. 4 2 1 . AREA No. 5—John L.Heckert, A.C., (Ottawa No. 18) 218 Maple, Ottawa 66067 Dewain E. Crouch, D D G M , (Lane No. 339) R.R. No. 1, Box 269, Osawatomie 66064 13—Ottawa No. 18; Melvern No. 22; McKinley No. 4 1 ; Garnett No. 4 4 ; Williamsburg No. 224; Quenemo No. 270; Lane No. 339; Wellsville No. 356. Elmer W. Guatney, D D G M , (Tuscan No. 82) Neosho Falls 66758 23—Neosho No. 27; Burlington No. 66; Tuscan No. 8 2 ; Waverly No. 244; Gilead No. 144; Hebron No. 314. Leonard L. Booth, D D G M , (Fidelity No. 106) Star Route, Eureka 67045

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Dist. No. 27—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 1 2 1 ; Madison, 196; Severy, 2 1 3 ; Hamilton, 3 0 1 ; Climax, 4 1 1 . Doyle K. Longhofer, D D G M , (Lebo No. 152) Leby 66856 28—Emporia No. 12; Zeredatha No. 8 0 ; Americus No. 109; Lebo No. 152; Hartford No. 193; Allen No. 3 3 5 ; Saffordville No. 395. A. J. Fieser, Jr., D D G M , (Norwich No. 319) Box 7, Milton 67106

AREA No. 6—David N. Lohr, A.C., (Harmony No. 94) 418 N. 6th St., Neodesha 66757 George C. Clinesmith, D D G M , (Buffalo No. 379) R.R. No. 1, Box 135, Buffalo 66717 Dist. No. 24—Harmony No. 9 4 ; Constellation No. 9 5 ; Altoona No. 118; Greenwood No. 163; Buffalo No. 379; Benedict No. 403. Olice B. Williams, D D G M , (Keystone No. 102) 1322 W. 4th, Coffeyville 67337 25—Keystone No. 102; Fortitude No. 107; Carson No. 132; Cherryvale No. 137; Caney No. 324; Edna No. 345. Ray O. Sumner, D D G M , (Moline No. 267) Moline 67353 26—Longton No. 26; Meridian No. 126; Vesper-Olive No. 136; Hope No. 155; Moline No. 267; C h a u t a u q u a No. 355. James H. Lundy, D D G M , (Clinton No. 233) Box 171, Burden 67019 35—Winfield No. 110; Crescent No. 133; Dexter No. 156; Burden No. 2 3 3 ; Maple City No. 342. Llyod D. Klein, D D G M (Oxford No. 165) R.R. No. 1, Oxford 67119 36—Welhngton No. 150; Haven No. 157; Oxford No. 165; Sumner No. 2 0 3 ; Argonia No. 285. Wayne E. Fuller, D D G M , (Belle Plaine No. 173) R.R. No. 2, Belle Plaine 67013 37—Haysville, 112; Belle Plaine, 173; Mulvane, 2 0 1 ; Cheney, 258; Conway Springs, 269; Clearwater, 2 7 3 ; Derby, 365.

AREA No. 7—Walter A. Rollins, A.C., (Sunflower No. 86) 3510 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita 67218 Joseph M. Ballew, D D G M (Valley Center No. 364> 400 Long Lane Road, Wichita 67204 Dist. No. 33—Halstead No. 4 6 ; Advance No: 114; Peagody No. 120; Sedgwick No. 139; Newton No. 142; Centre No. 147; Valley Center No. 364. Charles J. Kidwell, D D G M , (Mystic Tie No. 74) R.R No. 1, Box 37, Augusta 67010

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34—Towanda No. 30; Mystic Tie No. 74; Patmos No. 9 7 ; Douglass No. 1 5 1 ; Whitewater No. 180; Joppa No. 2 2 3 ; L a h t a m No. 4 0 1 . Leonard L. Rising, D D G M , (Albert Pike No. 303) 2626 Victoria, Wichita 67216 38—York No. 5 7 ; Sunflower No. 8 6 ; Wichita 9 9 ; North Star No. 168; Albert Pike No. 3 0 3 ; Trinity No. 3 1 3 ; Bestor G. Brown No. 4 3 3 ; Masonic Home No. 450. Larry E. Vickrey, D D G M , (Canton No. 197) Box 92, Canton 67428 39—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 2 5 1 ; Windom, 2 7 6 ; Lindsborg, 397.

AREA No. 8—Don L. Dicks, A.C., (Cyrus No. 388) Box 103, Enterprise 67441 Erwin Scott, D D G M , (Westmoreland No. 257) Westmoreland 66549 Dist. No. 29—Lafayette No. 16; Wamego No. 7 5 ; Farmers No. 166; Westmoreland No. 257; Ashlar No. 344. Joseph B. Detrizhe, D D G M , (Prairie Queen No. 176) R.R. No. 3, Ames 66931 30—Frontier No. 104; Clinton No. 122; Clay Center No. 134; Prairie Queen No. 176; Greenleaf No. 232; Miltonvale No. 242; Highland No. 296; Oak Hill No. 3 3 4 ; Wakefield No. 396. John W. Willey I I I , D D G M , (Solomon City No. 105) 317 E. 7th Street, Solomon 67480 30—Union No. 7; Benevolent No. 9 8 ; Solomon No. 105; Antiquity No. 280; Enterprise No. 437. Charles W. Gutsch, D D G M , (Burdick No. 429) R.R. No. 1, Burdick 66838 32—Council Grove No. 3 6 ; Cyrus No. 2 8 8 ; Kansas City No. 307; Alta Vista No. 357; Dwight No. 374; White City No. 3 8 0 ; Wilsey No. 382; Burdick No. 429. Robert C. Brown, D D G M , (Narke No. 349) Mahaska 66955 41—Republic, 1 2 3 ; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Gourtland, 2 1 1 ; Scandia, 2 2 1 ; H a d d a m , 226; Narka, 3 4 9 ; Cuba, 362.

AREA No. 9—Thomas E. McClellan, A.C., (Belleville No. 129) 1915/2 " M " Street, Belleville 66935 James Guipre, D D G M , (Sincerity No. 214) 521 North Walnut, Beloit 67420 Dist. No. 40—St. John's No. 113; Minneapolis No. 1 4 3 ; Mt. Vernon No. 145; Delphos No. 202; Sincerity No. 214; Jamestown No. 227; ScottsviUe No. 249; Glasco No. 292. Wayne W. Grindol, D D G M , (Jewell No. 11) Box 217, Jewell 66949

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42—Jewell No. 1 1 ; Mankato No. 8 7 ; Western Star No. 174; Burr Oak No. 178; Oak No. 287; Formosa No. 336. William D. Ringquist, D D G M , (Gypsum City No. 328) R.R. No. 2, Gypsum 67448 43—Salina No. 60; Ellsworth No. 146; Lincoln No. 154; Wilson No. 298, Holyrood No. 3 4 3 ; Sylvan Grove No. 359; Gypsum City No. 328. Charles H. Wille, D D G M , (EUinwood No. 217) Box 413, EUinwood 67526 52—Great Bend No. 15; McCracken No. 5 8 ; Walnut City No. 215; EUinwood No. 217; LaCrosse No. 330; Hosington No. 3 3 1 ; Claflin No. 424. Harry J. Backstrom, D D G M , (Apollo No. 297) 309 E. U t h Street, Ellis 67637 53—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Lucas, 198; Bunker Hill, 2 9 1 ; Ellis, 297; Natoma, 390. Howard G. Gary, D D G M , (Downs No. 204) Downs 67437 54—Cawker City No. 125; Saqui No. 160; Gaylord No. 183; Downs No. 204; Occidental No. 207; Glen Elder No. 294. Lester C. Lyon, D D G M , (Paradise No. 290) Plainville 67663 55—Phillipsburg No. 184; Newahcuba No. 189; Logan No. 264; Plainville No. 290.

AREA No. 10—Dwight A. Burton, A.C., (Hutchinson No. 445) 2004 N. Harrison, Hutchinson 67501 Loren E. Wiens, D D G M , (Frederick No. 337) R.R. No. 3, Lyons 67554 Dist. No. 44—Sterling No. 171; Royal No. 192; C o m e r Stone No. 219; Chase No. 2 4 7 ; Frederick No. 337; Geneseo No. 361. Marvin D. Flinn, D D G M , (Cable No. 299) 3013 N. Elm, Hutchinson 67501 45—Nickerson No. 4 3 ; Bassett No. 124; Reno No. 140; Friendship No. 2 0 8 ; Mount Hope No. 238; Cable No. 299; T u r o n No. 358; Sylvia No. 3 9 1 ; Hutchinson No. 445. 46—Ninnescah No. 230; Norwich No. 319; Spivey No. 347; Zenda No. 3 7 8 ; Cunningham No. 427. Clarence B. Murphy, D D G M , ( H a r p e r No. 206) 311 N. Main, Medicine Lodge 67104 47—Anthony No. 200; Harper No. 206; R.D. Ely No. 262; Bluff City No. 368. James K. Elsea, D D G M , (Medicine Lodge No. 260) Lake City 67071 48—Delta No. 77; Medicine Valley No. 260; Charity No. 263; Cosmos No. 278. Gene W. Holland, D D G M , (Rob Morris No. 332) Preston 67569 50—Kilwinning No. 265; Kiowa No. 2 9 3 ; Rob Morris No. 332; Coats No. 394; Mullinville No. 399; Haviland No. 409. Even B. Estes, D D G M , (Macksville No. 371) Macksville 67557 51—Lamed No. 167; Mt. Moriah No. 179; Macksville No. 3 7 1 ; Lewis No. 220; Stafford No. 252; St. John No. 254.

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AREA 11—E. Eugene Ulery, A.C., (Fargo No. 300) 1016 N. Pershing, Liberal 67901 John R. Haggard I I I , D D G M , (Minneola No. 431) Minneola 67865 49—Ashland, 2 7 7 ; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412; Minneola, 431. Everett R. Owen, D D G M , (Barney No. 279) 240 N, First St., Dighton 67839 -60—Ness City No. Barney No. 279; Scott City No. 284; Leoti No. 340; Horace No. 352. Lloyd D. Crall, D D G M , (St. Bernard No. 222) 1915 H a r t Avenue, Dodge City 67801 61—St. Bernard No. 222; Alpha No. 282; Preston No. 283; Bucklin No. 376; Spearville No. 388; Ensign No. 413. 62—John M. Gingerich, D D G M , (Emeraldl No. 289) R.R., Kendall 67857 62—Tyrian No. 2 4 6 ; Emerald No. 289; Syracuse No. 309; Coolidge No. 3 1 6 ; Ulysses No. 4 3 5 ; Johnson No. 441. William D. Lairmore, D D G M , (Hugoton No. 406) Box 1065, Hugoton 67951 63—Webb No. 2 7 5 ; Fargo No. 300; Santa Fe No. 312; Plains No. 367; Hugoton No. 406; Elkhart No. 4 2 2 ; Satanta No. 446. AREA No. 12—Rodney G. Bracelin, A.C., (St.'Francis No. 404) St. Francis 67756 Norman L. Bainer, D D G M . , (Jennings No. 360) Jennings 67643 Dist. No. 56—Lenora No. 1 8 1 ; Mountain Slope No. 186; Norton No. 199; Long Island No. 2 3 1 ; Almena No. 3iO; Norcatur No. 317; Jennings No. 360. John Schroeder, D D G M , (St. Thomas No. 306) R.R. No. 1, Levant 67743 57—Millbrook No. 2 8 1 ; St. Thomas No. 306; Hoxie No. 348; Morland No. 414; Selden No. 4 2 3 ; Rexford No. 442. Virgil W. Dobson, D D G M , (Sharon Springs No. 417) P.O. Box 4 0 1 , Sharon Springs 67758 58—Oakley No. 2 5 3 ; Gove County No. 302; Wallace No. 318; Quinter No. 410; Sharon Springs No. 417. Billy P. Beamgard, D D G M , (Atwood No. 164) Atwood 67730 59—Atwood, 164; Goodland, 3 2 1 ; McDonald, 3 8 3 ; St. Francis, 404.

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William J a s o n ; Martinson, Charles A. J r . ; Vochatzer, Joseph George, 334—Harder, Willie H . ; Wendt, Fred Carl, J r . 335—Spade, Howard E. 336—Moye, George William; Shedden, Thomas H, J r . 337—McL/Iii, Guy W. 338—Lombard, Robert D . ; Shockey, W a y n e Howard. 339—Beck. Roy Zadock; Christian, William M a r t i n ; Higdon, Clarence E v e r e t t . 340—Jay, Roy H . ; Montgomery, Marion Allen. 341—Kramer, George J o h n ; Sweet, F r a n k F . ; Woirhaye, Henry Ernie. 342—Kirkpatrick, Daryl B. 344—Hilton, Aubrey C.; Horsky, Alvie; Quantic, H a r r y C h a r l e s ; Sargent, Alfred Raymond. 345—Cunningham, Clyde T h o m a s ; Goodwin, E m m e t t Russell. 348—Steinshouer, Albert J. 349—Joy, Wesley Vaughn. 3 51—Ketterman, Jack Dempsey. 352—Callen, H e r b e r t Ralph; Dewell, Millard Phillip; Morgan, Chester C.; Rowe, J e s s B. 355—Brunstad, K a r l ; Houston, John F . ; McGill, Dana C.; Reed, Homer Jesse. 356—Palmquist, Theodore Raleigh; Steen, Charles William; W a r i n g , Leonard Frank. 357—Stice, Ross W. 358—Bellwood, Earl P . ; Fall, Albert A.; Jones, Carl P r e s t o n ; Lamont, Louis Walker; Millspaugh, Albert M, 359—Buzick, Henry S., J r . ; Parsons, John W . 360—Bouts, Anton M.; Petraeek, Mmil. 361—Long, Georbe Nelson; Soper, Calvin L i n k ; Thompson, P a u l Alva. 3 6 2 — H r o m a t k a , F r a n k ; Marsicek, Adolph W e s l e y ; Strnad, Joe Leslie. 364—Kesler, Fred W . ; Kessler, Harland R.; Logerman, J o h n W . ; P a r k e r , Evan G.; Scott, W a v e r n L . ; Woodard, J o h n P. 365—Gibson, W a l t e r Gilbert. 366—Burton, W a l t e r Creed; Coburn, Edwin B u s s e n b a r k ; Millard, H a r r y P . ; Rees, Ralph J o s e p h ; Wendt, Otto F r a n k . 367—Bromwell, Denn B . ; Davis, Charles E d w a r d ; Davis, H a r r y W. 368—Gates, Kimball Walker. 369—Barry, William A r t h u r ; Becker, Vincent L y l e ; Bengtson, Raymond Howard; Burns, Robert Sidney; Clyde, H a r r i e McKelvey; Farren, Dale A r t h u r ; HoUingsworth, Glenn A l b e r t ; Jones, Harry E. Kuss, Charles F r a n k A d a m ; Lewallen, Oliver J o r d a n ; Luyben, Adrian William, J r . ; N o r t h e r n , William Oscar; Pettibone, Lester Gilbert; Ropp, John H e r b e r t ; Settle, A r t h u r S y l v e s t e r ; Simmons, John L e o n a r d ; Smith, H a r r y Lashelle; Sutton, Albert D.; Wiber, Fred A l b e r t ; Yancey, Walter Eugene. 370—Faurbaugh, Henry E. 371—Bates, Chester A.; Doran, Vernon Lloyd. 374—Day, K a r l ; Meyers, Benjamin F . ; Olson, Alfred M.; Wood, Jack L . ; Wright, Clarence Francis. 376—Bolinger, B. Ralph; Chalfant, John S a n s o m ; Seacat, C. Noble.

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378—Daniels, Gamble. 379—Apt, Oley G. 382—Waker, Fred L 383—Underwood, Elmer W . ; Vallin, Donald H a r r y . 384—Carter, Glenn O. 384—Dale, Karl S h a n n o n ; Ewy, Alvin E . ; Shrauner, Howard E . ; Snyder, Raub R.; W a t e r s , J a m e s Bennett. 385—Dickinson, Max Cooper; Lovell, Edwin Marcus, J r . 388—Heiland, H e n r y E a r l ; Hubbell, Gail Leonard. 390—Knapp, F r e d ; Ruggels, E v e r t Arnold. 391—Duncan, Sylvenus Norman; Holt, R o b e r t Franklin; Shepherd, J o h n E. 393—Hainline, Francis E u g e n e ; W h i t t i n g t o n , Benjamin F . 395—Campbell, Louis Zackariah; H a n s o n , George; Legg, George L.; McClain, David B r u c e ; Tefft, Clifford G. 396—Hawes, Ralph E d w a r d ; Isbell, Shadie C.; Smirl, Charles, J r . ; Smith, J o h n Daniel. 397—Hawkinson, B e r n a r d ; Peterson, Axel Edwin. 398—Johnson, Regnald F . 399—Durkee, Dean T a y m a n ; French, E r n e s t E . 401—Cummings, Thomas Bruce; R a m p , William C o u r t n e y ; Wakefield, Manley Victor. 402—Besse, E v e r e t t ; Dufrain, Phillip G.; Kosier, J o h n L e w i s ; Ogden, Floyd Irvin. 403—^Parker, Charles Thornton, Sr. 404—Finley, Floyd L . ; Frewen, Glen J a m e s ; Klie, George Wilm o n t ; Tapp, Joseph A r g y l e ; Thompson, Samuel A . ; Wickwar, J a m e s B., Sr. 406—Anderson, J a m e s H . ; Breeding, Balph E . ; Lahey, A r t h u r E . ; McClure, Guy F . ; McCoy, Lloyd R.; Sanders, John R., J r . ; Slagle, Elmer V. 408—Dolance, H a r r y ; Lessen, J o e ; L u k e , William; M a r g r a v e , Daniel; Neeley, Edward Glenn. 409—^Cutright, Alva B . ; Howard, William M y r o n ; Mathes, Walter L e e ; Wesley, Ralph P . 4 1 1 — F r e n c h , J a m e s G.; Lyon, Myrl C. 413—Birkes. Farrell Ellis; Davis, William G. 415—Marker, Roy R.; Peterson, N o r r i s E. 42 0—Gibbens, C. Clyde. 422—Adams, H a r r y W r i g h t ; Addington, E m e r y L e e ; Witcher, Francis Barton. 423—Camp, Clifford A.; Carman, Carol C h r i s t m a s ; Reed, Ira W. 424—Gasaway, P e r r y ; Goodman, W a l t e r L . ; Grossardt, Emery E u g e n e ; Louis, E r n e s t . 427—Bishop, E r n e s t J o s h u a ; Goyen, Carlos Dell; P i g g , Louden Dewitt. 429—Stinchcomb, Fred Charles. 430—Jorden, Elmer Lee. 431—Burge, Orville M.; Gillett, Charley G. 433—Brechlin, George W . ; Brodbeck, Mark F r e d e r i c k ; Burton, Ralph O t t o ; Carpenter, Gilbert L e o n ; Carson, Waldo Morr i s o n ; Chisham, Richard L e e ; Dennis, William Conconnon; Hendry, Ray H o w a r d ; H u n t , William H e n r y ; Kinkead, Archie B a l t z e r ; Kretz, H e n r y ; Leclerc, William Willard; Lee, Theodore Neil; Lewis, Howard R.; Livingston, H e r man M o r h a i n ; Lyon, Donald P e a c e ; Mason, Gerald R u s s e l l ; Neil, Willis Bailey; Nelson, Harold P a u l ; Ohlerking, D a n ;

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D E A T H S — Continued.

No. No.

No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

P e r r y , Alva B . ; Rogers, B u r r e t t Alfred; Scott, Raymond Lee; Shelley, P a u l V.; Swenson, Andrew S.; Swenson, Ditmar A n g e l ; Trax, Clarence L o u i s ; Wheeler, L a w r e n c e ; Wiems, Daniel D . ; Wilkes, Robert H o m e r ; Wyscaver, Rex George. 435—Hennigh, E l m e r ; Retherford, Curtis A. 436—Barden, Alvin' George, J r . ; Bearfoot, Clyde Stanford; Brandon, J a m e s W a l t e r ; Brown, Walter Clifford; Bush, Joseph N.*; Campbell, George D . ; Docker, Howard L o v e ; E v a n s , William E d w a r d ; Maclean, H u g h A.; McCoy, George W i l l i a m ; McLaurine, Lewis Willis; Meyers, J a c o b Floyd; Mock, George E . ; Morrison, H a r r y M., Sr.; Page, Howard L . ; Seglem, K n u t e Lawrence; Towner, Dewey E., Sr. 437—Erickson, Ralph J. D . ; L u n g s t r o m , H a r r y L. 438—Andersen, Otto H . ; Dubois, Irvin E l v i s ; H a r r i s , Charles E. J r . ; Keen, George L . ; Nuzum, Charles R.; P l u m m e r , Phillip William. 440—Pope, George M a u r i c e ; Ruhnke, W a y n e Douglas. 441—Stanton, L e s t e r ; Webb, J a m e s L. 444—Campbell, Charles Horace. 445—Brabets, Edwin B . ; Deatz, H a r r y C.; Gillmartin, Kussel; Hall, William Madison; Hensley, Raymond W . ; Olson, Clarence H . ; Sidlinger, William N . ; Ward, Orval G. 446—Harvey, J e h u Alva.

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Deaths Other Grand Jurisdictions Arkansas— John W. Hamilton, P.G.M., January 22, 1975 Francis J. Scully, P.G.M., M a r c h 10, 1975 Alabama— Loyal H. Fletcher, D.G.M., 1974-75, June 30, 1975 Arlis Richard Fant, P.G.M., Dectmber 28, 1975 Alberta— William Haine Jackson, P.G.M., August 20, 1975 Manitoba— Stanley Harrison Fahrni, P.G.M., January 25, 1975 Thomas Cyril Jackson, P.G.Sec, February 2, 1975 Ontario— Han-y Laishley Martyn, P.G.M., January 20, 1976 Austria— Carl Helmke, P.G.M., April 10. 1975 Califortiia— Elmer Wilson Heald, P.G.M., November 26, 1975 Colorado— C. Wheeler Barnes, P.G.M., October 26, 1975 Charles T. Guic, F.G.IvI., January 2, 1976 Howe V. Moneypenny, Past Gr. Tyler, December 27, 1975 Delaware— William O. Wingate, P.G.M., July 2 1 , 1975 Florida— Gilbert Rodman Porter, P.G.M., March 13, 1975 David Hubbs Wilkison, P.G.M., Dectmber 14, 1975 Georgia— Guy George Lunsford, P.G.M., February 27, 1976 Illinois— Myron Kendall Lingle, P.G.M., January 3, 1975 Jowa— J. Guy Swartslander, P.G.M., September 22, 1975 Kentucky— Orie Solomon Ware, P.G.M., December 16, 1974 John Robert Vinson, Jr., P.G.M., May 9, 1975 S. Albert Phillips, Past Gr. Treas. January 12, 1975 Maine— Ervin Edward James Lander, P.G.M., April 19, 1975 Ralph John Pollard, P.G.M., J u n e 30, 1975 Michigan— Robert D. Hart, Gr. Tyler, February 5, 1976 Mississippi— Luther Andrew Smith, P.G.M., February 9, 1975

March

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D E A T H S — Concluded. Missouri— William Hugh McLaughlin, P.G.M., M a r c h 27, 1975 James M. Bradford, P.G.M., May 19, 1975 North DakotaHarold S. Pond, P.G.M., August 10, 1975 Nebraska— Elmer E. Magee, P.G.M., March 19, 1975 Howard J. Hunter, P.G.M., May 6, 1975 William Ballou Wanner P.G.M., June 13, 1975 George W. Rosenlof, Gr. Hictorian, January 2, 1975 Nevada— Silas Earl Ross, P.G.M., June 29, 1975 Ohio— Simeon Nash, P.G.M., May 5, 1976 Oklahoma— Leslie H. Swan, P.G.M., November 29, 1975 Oregon— Paul W. Soremsen, P.G.M., May 8, 1975 Pennsylvania— Charles H. Nitsch, P.G.M., J u n e 19, 1975 Rhode Island— J. Stafford Allen, P.G.M., January 10, 1976 Gardner Munroe Yeaw, P.G.M., September 29, 1975 South

Dakota— ohn S. Rowe, P.G.M.,. May 2 1 , 1975

Texas— W. W. Boothe, P.G.M., February 18, 1975 G. R. M. Montgomery, P.G.M., Jnauary 26, 1976 Washington— Thomas Henry Craig, P.G.M., November 5, 1975 Milton Verne Poe, P.G.M., July 1, 1975 Mexico— Cantwell C. Brown, P.G.M., December 28, 1975

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I II 194—Galena 10 6 195—Hays 63 1 196—Madison 27 . . . . 197—Canton 39 1 1 198—Lucas 53 1 ... 199—Norton 56 1 1 200—Anthony 47 201—Mulvane 37 i i 12 202—Delphos 40 i "i 203—Caldwell 36 204—Downs 54 206—Eskridge 64 206—Harper 47 7 2 207—Alton 64 208—Haven 45 210—Pulton 8 211—Courtland . . . . 41 1 1 212—Colony 12 2 1 213—Severy 27 214—Simpson 40 215—Hush Center . 5 2 1 . .. 216—Hiattville 8 6 ... 217—Ellinwood 62 . . . . 1 219—Little River . . 44 220—Lewis 61 1 221—Scandia 41 3 222—^Dodge City . . . 61 10 223—Leon 34 3 224—Williamsburg . 13 2 225—Topeka 21 2 226—Haddam 41 227—Jamestown . . . 40 1 229—Walnut 9 230—Kingman 46 2 231—Long Island . 5 6 232—Greenleaf 30 233—Burden 35 1 ... 234—Axtell 18 236—Meriden IB 6 2 237—McCune 11 2 238—Mt. Hope . . . . 45 1 1 241—Linwood 14 1 1 242—Miltonvale . . . 30 243—Louisburg . . . . 6 2 1 244—-Waverly 23 2 ... 245—^Moran 12 1 246—Garden City. . 6 2 7 2 247—Chase 44 248—Tecumseh . . . . 21 4 249—Scottsville . . . . 40 . . . . 1 250—Whiting 16 251—Galva 39 252—Stafford 51 3 253—Oakley 58 1 254—St. John 51 1 256—McLouth 16 2 ... 267—Westmoreland . 2 9 1 1 258—Cheney 37 5 1 259—Beattie 18 1 1 260—Lake City . . . . 48 261—Mulberry 9 1 1 262—Attica 47 2 2 263—Hazelton 48 . . . . 1

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239

G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S S Y N O P S I S O F R E T U R N S O F LODGES—Continued. DECREASE

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No.

19 1

lioeation

a a 831—Hoisington . . . . 52 332—Preston 60 333—Shawnee Mission 6 334—Oak Hill 80 835—Allen 28 336—Formoso 42 337—Frederick 44 338—Kincaid 7 339—Lane 18 840—Leoti 60 341—Parker 7 342—Maple City . . . 35 348—Holyrood 43 844—Riley 29 345—Edna 26 347—Spivey 46 348—Hoxie 57 349—Narka 41 351—Scammon 10 352—Tribune 60 364—Summerfield . . 18 365—Cedarvale 26 356—Wellsville . . . . 13 357—^Alta Vista . . . . 32 868—Turon 45 359—Sylvan Grove . 48 360—Jennings 56 361—Geneseo 44 362—Cuba 41 364—Valley Center . 33 366—Derby 37 366—Bonner Springs 4 367—Plains 64 368—Bluff City 47 369—Kansas City . 4 370—Maple Hill . . . . 64 371—Macksville . . . . 61 372—Denison 19 374—Dwight 32 376—Bucklin 61 378—Zenda 46 379—Buffalo 24 380—White City . . . 32 382—Wilsey 32 383—McDonald . . . . 59 384—Protection . . . . 49 385—Topeka 21 388—Spearville 61 390—Natoma 63 391—Sylvia 46 393—Mayetta 19 394—Coats 50 395—Staffordville . . 28 396—Wakefield . . . . 30 397—Lindsborg . . . . 39 398—Hepler 8 399—Mullinville . . . 50 401—Latham 34 402—Wakarusa .... 21 403—Benedict 24 404—St. Francis ... 59 406—Hugoton 64

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240

March

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.

INCREASE

DECREASE

m u

No.

Location CD

408—Arma 409—Haviland 410—Quinter 411—Climax 412—Wilmore .413—Ensign

9 50 58 27 49 61 57 416—Perry 16 68 419—Delia 20 420—LeCompton . . . 14 64 63 422—Elkhart 423—Selden 57 424—Claflin 62 4 2 7 — C u n n i n g h a m . . 46 429—Burdick 32 430—Goff 17 49 431—Minneola 433—Wichita 38 435—Ulysses 62 436—Overland P a r k 5 4 3 7 — E n t e r p r i s e . . . . 31 4ao

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17 65 623 1971 856

• Hamlin No. 185 consolidated with H i a w a t h a No. 35, effective F e b r u a r y 6, 1975. Membership Dec. 31, 1974 A d j u s t m e n t to 1974 Reports N e t Loss 1975 Membership December 31, 1975 Number Lodges December 31, 1975

78,262 +22 1,155 77,129 404

299

277

i08

Arkansas City

Arlington

•188

286

...

Cable

Arcadia

329

Arcadia

Anthony

200

109 Americas

Altoona

Occidental

Alton

207

118

Alta Vista

Altamont

Alta Vista

Naphtali

810

867

Alma

161

Benevolent

Name of Lodge

AUen

Location

3S6 Allen

No. Stated ConununlcatioB

Masters

1st and 3rd Mondays Except July and August 611 N . W . 7th 67410 1st and 8rd Thursdays . . . . Bushong 66841 Oct. 21, 1876 1st and 3rd M o n d a y s . . . . 412 E. 4th 66401 Feb. 20, 1889 1st and 8rd T u e s d a y s . . . . 67622 Mar. 18, 1920 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . . . RR No. 1 67330 Feb. 17, 1898 1st and Srd M o n d a y s . . , . 66834 Feb. 16. 1882 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. 67623 Oct. 17, 1872 66710 Except June, July and August Oct. 19, 1871 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . . . Dunlap, 66S4S Feb. 17, 1881 1st Monday 408 E. Main 67003 Feb. 19, 1890 l e t and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . . RR No. 1 66711 Feb. 21, 1912 1st and 3rd M o n d a y s . . . . 67004 Oct. 16, 1878 Ist and Srd Wednesdays. . RR No. 3 67005 Feb. 16, 1888 Langdon, 67549 Feb. 18, 1916 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . . . PO Box 484 66712 Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . . 67831

19, 1871

Feb. 26, 1926

Oct.

When Chartered

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—1975 For locatioB of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following direetory.

67005 67514 Walter A. Fiorucci PO Box 449 66712 John W. Goings, J r . 67831

PO Box 771

66836 Bernard A. Rishell PO Box 246 67003 Dennis E. Tassi 66711 Henry E. Stehle 67004

66710

110 N.W. 3rd St. 67410 William J . Besack, Sr. Bushong, 66841 Ray H. Dieball 605 Nebraska 66401 Billy E. Archibald RR No. 2 67G22 J. Harlan Graham RR No. 1, Edna 67842, Veron L. Bolinder PO Box 193 66834 Earl T. Poore 67623

Secretaries

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Auburn

82 Aabum

129

Bendena

Benedict

408

Mt. Vernon. .

440 I Bendena .

•146 I Beloit . . .

BellevUle

178

Belle Plaine. .

Belleville.

Beattie

Belle Plalne

Baxter

71 Baxter Sprinss

Be&ttle

Palmyra

• 28 Baldwin City .

269

Axtell

284 Axtell

21, 1869 1st and 8rd Tuiisdays. . .

1st and 8rd Thursdays. . .

1st and 3rd Thuj'sdays. . .

Feb. 19, 1914 Ist and 8rd Mondays. . .

1925 1st and Srd Thursdays.

16, 1878 1st and 3rd Mondays. . . .

17, 1872

18. 1877 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

18, 1886 lat and 3rd Wednesdays.

21. 1868 1st and 3rd M o n d a y s . . . .

18. 1869 1st and 8rd Tuesdays. . . .

Feb. 26

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb. 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Moi.days. . . .

Oct.

Atwood

164 Atwood

Mystic Tie. .

Feb. 18, 1886

Feb. 20. 1896 1st and 8rd Wednesdays. . Except July and August Oct. 17, 1860 l e t Tuesday

R. D. Ely. . . .

262 Attica

21, 1876 2nd and 4th Mondays.. . . .

Oct.

Stated Communication

Active

6 Atchison

168 Atchison

When Chartered

July 14, 1866 1st and 8rd Mondays

Name of Lodge

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

Gene W. Laverentz 66008 Frank J. Testorff . . PC Box 21 66714

Ervin K. Berry 624 N. 6th 66002 Raymond P. Maycroft 1123 Kansas 66002 Johnny R. Barker 134 W. Ave. B 67009 Kenneth R. Smith Box 103, Ludell 67744 Ralph Crow RR No. 9, Topeka 66604 Jimmy Wampler RR No. 1, Box 48 67010 Lloyde H. Coins, Jr 66403 Phillip Pritchard 66006 Charles Buttons 225 W. 8th 66713 Lonny M. Jones Home 66438 N. John Eschenbrenner 622 E. 10th St. 67018 Charles A. Weaver 402 Hillside, Abilene 67410

Masters

location of Lodge HalU marked with * see page following directory.

Washington. .

Locatioqi

• 74 Augasta

•

No.

F<Mr

Secretaries

Leonard H. Foster 66008 Daniel A. Doyle RR Box No. 2 66714

Thomas J. Dunning 1016 Laramie 66002 Lawrence D. Winegardner 601 S. 6th 66002 Glenn J. Biberstein 202 Kiowa 67009 Lyle G. McCain PO Box 300 67730 Russell I. Koci RR No. 1, Topeka 66619 C. Oscar Applegate 2340 Crest 67010 Benton F. Luse 66403 Keith E. Guthrie 66006 Stanley Pickering 628 E. 9th ST. 66713 William E. Cassidy Box 42, 66406 Warren E. Cox 910 Friend St. 67013 Vernon G. Kalivoda PO Box 158 66935

Bonner Springs.

Bronaon

268

Beulah

Clinton

Bunker Hill

....

. ..

Burden

Burdick

291

233

429

Burr Oak

Sumner

Caney

Canton

178 I Burr Oak . . .

208 I Caldwell

324 I Caney

197 I Canton

126 iCawker City

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Cawker City . . . Oct. .

Carbondale

Burlington

66 I Burllnston . .

70 I Carbondale

Corinthian

79 , Burlingiime

Burdick

Buffalo

...

Buffalo

379

Grand V i e w . . . .

Bourbon

Stohrville

Bluff City

Bonner Sprlnss

376 I Bucklin

Feb.

Blue Rapids . . . . Oct.

368

Blue Rapids

169

Lotus

S66

286 I Blue Mound

1872

1874

1881

1890

1881

1879

1868

1S69

1922

1884

1888

1907

1886

1st and 3rd Thursdays

2nd and 4th Saturdays

1st and Srd T u e s d a y s .

2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s .

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s .

2nd and 4th Thursdays

2nd and 4th Wednesdays

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

2nd and 4th Tuesdays

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s .

1st and 8rd T h u r s d a y s .

1st and 8rd Wednesdays

I s t and 8rd Mondays. . . .

2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

1904

2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

1904

2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . .

1876

1887

Ralph Winterroad 66717 Wayne L. Peck 67626 Harold A. Krug 67019 Bruce M. Hedstrom Lincolnville 66868 John E. Fry 302 W. Seward 66413 Jon David Rhodes RR No. 1 66839 James L. Piatt 66936 Donald J. White RR No. 2 67022 J e r r y L. Vaughan RR No. 1 67333 James M. B a m u m PO Box 394 67428 John Waetzig 66414 Keith Schreuder 67430

67834

Lester D. Ross Rt. No. 1, Centerville Donald W. Botkin 66411 Clifford L. Misak RR No. 1 67018 Louis M. Espy 502 Highland Drive Edwardsville 66111 Allen Ward RR No. 1, Uniontown Warren A. Hearne 66779

66014

William H. Kukuk 306 W. Hall 66413 Leo J. Skocpol PO Box 54 66839 Lynn A. Harris 66936 Aubra H. Pierce 115 W. Central 67022 William L. Sprague PO Box 122 67333 Larry E. Vickrey PO Box 92 67428 E v e r e t t Avery 66414 Frederick 0 . Kuhn 67430

66838

H. T. Raifsnyder 66717 Leonard M. Merrifield PO Box 35 67626 Robert D. Lundy 67019 Charles F. Carlson

67834

Glenn E. Smith PO Box 35 66716 Collis P. Lamb

Roy J. Smith, J r . PO Box 27 66010 Lauren M. Smerchek 66411 LaVerne P. Marks PO Box 296 67018 Ward Harrington PO Box 281 66012

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Location

Morton

258 I Cheney

Chetopa....

78 Chetopa . . .

Unity

Clifton

Climax

278 Clearwater .

122 Clifton

411 Climax

....

Clay Center.

184 Clay Center

Circleville. .

Claflin

424 Claflin

20 CirclevUle

288 Cimarron

Preston....

Cherryvale. ,

Cherokee. . .

119

•187 Cherryvale .

Feb.

Feb,

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Chase

247 I Chase .

ICherokee

Feb.

Oct.

Antiquity. . .

Cedar

Chanute , . .

Feb.

Oct.

280 I Chapman

•108

Home

Chautauqua.

89 Centralia

S65 Cedar Vale

No. Glenn C. Cross 67024 1870 1st and 3rd Dlondays. . . .Jodel Ar.mstrong 66415 1871 1st and Srd Wednesdays. Fay D. Clopine 1116 W.,9th 66720 1927 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . Paul J. Barrel RK No. 1, Junction City 66441 1886 1st and Srd Tuesdays.. Steven D. Kurth 67524 1886 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . Galind F. Keefe PC Box 495 67026 1872 1st Tuesday Lyndon L. Thompson . . . . 66724 1878 2nd and 4th Itlondays. . . Forrest D. Strickland . . . S. Olive Ed. 67335 1869 1st and Srd lliursdays. . Ray T. Boyd 67336 1887 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Ira L. Strawn ER No. 1 67835 1866 2nd and 4th Mondays. , Gary W. Jackman 66416 1922 1st and Srd Thursdays. Lesslie C. Culver PO Box 424 67525 1878 1st and Srd Wednesdays William C. Logan 2409 7th 67432 1887 1st and Srd Tuesdays.. Standley A. Combs 341 S. 1st 67026 1882 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Robert C. Haden 66937 1916 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . Robert E. Huddleston . . . . ER No. 1, Severy 67131

1898 Ist and 8rd Wednesdays.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued For location of Lodee Halls marled with ' see pag^e foUowint; directory. When Name of Lodge Chartered Stated CoDimunication Masters

Howard C. Campbell PO Box 76 67524 J. Wayne Pipkin PO Box 528 67025 Eaymond D. Hough PO Box 275 66724 Alva E. Wilkinson PO Box 362 67335 Paul L. Wade PO Box 113 67836 Aubrey W. Hanna. Sr. PO Box 406 67835 Wilbert J. Leuthold 66416 Paul E. Gibleir PO Box 381 67625 George W. Young PO Box 32 67432 Val O. Whitesell E E No. 2 67026 Edward C. Slipsager 66937 Sammie G. Cross EE No. 2, Eureka 6704B

Carl A. Steward 67024 George E. Byrne ER No. 1 66415 Jay T. Klinffinsmith 212 N. Steuben 66720 Albert N. DeWitt 221 E. 2nd 67481

Secretaries

Feb. 22, 1888 1st and 3rd Mondays.

Oct. 17, 1872 1st and Srd Mondays.

Feb. 16, 1887 1st and Srd Mondays.

Oct. 21, 1862 I s t and Srd Wednesdays

Feb. 12, 1947 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Olive Branch. .

Prudence

St. Johns

Mistletoe

Coolidge

Zeredatha. . . .

Council Grove.

Courtland. . . .

Cuba

Cunningham. .

212 Colony

100 Columbofl

118 Concordia

269 Conway Springs

316 CooUdse

80 Cottonwood Falls

86 Council Grove . .

211 Courtland

862 Cuba

427 Cunningham

Denison

Denton

872 Denison

449 Denton

Derby

Delphos

202 Delphoe

•866 Derby

Delia

419 Delia

. ..

Feb. IB, 1888 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Comanche. . . .

296 Coldwater

Mar. 16, 1966 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Feb. 19, 1981 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Feb. IB, 1906 l e t and Srd Tuesdays.

Feb. 17, 1881 1st and Srd Mondays. .

Feb. 17, 1921 1st Wednesday

Feb. 16, 1922 I s t and Srd Thursdays.

Feb. 21, 1900 1st and Srd Mondays. .

Oct. 22, 1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Tuesdays

Oct. 19, 1871 1st and 3rd Tuesdays

Feb. 16, 1888 2nd and 4th Mondays.

Oct. 19. 1871 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Keystone

St. Thomas . . .

•806 Colby

Feb. 16, 1911 3rd Monday

CoatB

894 Cottts

•102 Coffeyvilla

Oct. 17. 1878 1st and 3rd Thursdays. .

Prairie Queen.

17« Clyde Lloyd A. Welbom 66938 Charles H. Cooper 67028 Donald B. Simmons HR No. 1, Box 127 67387 Thomas J. Case 660 S. Grant 67701 Clinton D. Sherman 67029 Floyd E. Wilmoth PO Box 32 66015 James P. Lucian RR No. 3 66725 Wilfred E. Hotaling PO Box 446 66901 James F. Billups Viola 67149 Calvin H. Reed 67836 Chester C. Perkina Strong City 66869 Vernon L. Hager PO Box 172 66846 Ronald I. Allen 66939 Vernon L. Hoover 66940 Dallas D. Thornhill 67035 Robert E. Cox Rossville 6653S Danna R. Hauck 67436 George R. Stevens RR No. 1, VaUey Falls 66088 Phillip E. Albers Troy 66087 LeRoy Burgess 913 Morrison Dc. 67037

Darrel K. Sharp 66938 Jack K. Shriver 67028 Alfred H. Lewis PO Box 267 67337 Clifford A. Ramsey RFD No. 2 67701 Newton W. Bransom 67029 Raymond E. Couch RK No. 2 66015 Thomas B. Holman 430 S. Florida 66725 Chester McWilson PO Box 184 66901 George F. Chitwood 67031 Clifford L. Odus 67836 Russell C. Schwilling Strong City 66869 Norman W. Loomis (acting) 116 S. Srd 66846 George M. Chase PO Box 128 66939 Glen J. Lesovsky 66940 William E. Thornhill 67035 Marvin H. Macha 66418 Frederick Jilka 67436 Dallas Coleman RR No. 1, Box 95 66419 Lawrence Tharp PO Box 122 66107 Lloyd Higbee 827 N. Woodlawn 67037

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Dighton . . .

Dodge City

279

• 222

Feb. 1 5 . 1882

Feb. 20, 1906

Dec. 20, 1864

Dover. . . .

Downs. . .

Dwight. . .

Easton. . .

188 Dover . . .

Downs

Dwlght . .

iOi

874

46 Easton . .

Edna.. . .

Mackey.

Patmos.

Carson.

48 Effingham

El Dorado

•97

182 Elk City .

. ..

846

Edna

Palestine.

127 Edgerton

17, 1866

19, 1871

16, 187J

Oct.

Feb. 18. 1892

17, 1872

Feb. 20, 1902

Douglass. . .

Doaglaas

Oct.

21, 1874

Oct.

Arcana....

81 Doniphan . .

lei

17, 1860

Oct.

St. Bernard.

Feb. 16, 1887

Feb. 22, 1888

Barney . . . .

21, 1874

. ...

Dexter

166

Oct.

Devon

....

92 Devon

Dexter

Feb. 18, 1897

Masters

Charles W. Dicken PO Box 225 66018 Gary W. McBride 66730 2nd and 4th Mondays Elmo B. Eosenburg 67038 1st and Srd T u ' s d a y s Thomas F. Ashlock 67038 1st and Srd Mondays. Lee W. Nichols 901 Ave. " D " 67801 I s t Saturday David E. French RR No. 1 Atchison 66002 2nd and 4th Weclnesdays Douglas G. Herrin 2126 S. Oliver St. Wichita 67218 2nd Thursday Ronald L. Schutter RR No. 1, Eskridge 66423 1st and Srd M o n d a y s . . . . Edmon M. Skinner 67437 1st and Srd Thui-sdays. . . . Brian A. Barkan Except July and August PO Box 346 Wakefield 67487 Delbert W. Seuser 1st and Srd Sati:rdays. . RR No. 3, Leavenworth 66048 Herbert W. Crooks 1st and Srd Mondays. . . 66021 Glenn McBride 1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . 710 Highland, Coffeyville 67337 I s t Wednesday John B. Turner RR 3, Box 156, Atchison 66002 1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . Jim E. Ross RR No. 2 67042 2nd and 4th Monday . Willard Bright RR No. 1 67344

Stated Communication

2nd

Thursday

20. 1868 1st Monday

When Chartered

Oct.

Name of Lodge

DeSoto. . . .

Location

40 liDe Soto

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following directory. Secretaries

Edmund R. Stucker 66023 William S. Post 1023 Finney 67042 Alva L. Marr PO Box 128 67344

R. Neil Crow RR No. 7, Topeka 66604 Clifford W. Headley PO Box 67 67437 Andrew E. Olson 66849 Leroy Jones PO Box 166 66020 Gail L. Sawyer, 710 W. Wabash Terr., Olathe 66061 Wallace M. Long PO Box 403 67342

Charles K. Lowhead, Sr. PO Box 560 66018 Richard L. Harper RR No. 3, F t . Scott 66701 Kent Radcliff 67038 Chester D. Sparks PO Box 208 67838 Homer H. Jones 503 Sunnyside 67801 Perrin K. Symns RR No.2, Atchison 66002 Elvin S. Cox PO Box 43, Rosehill 6718S

Oct. 21, 1874 I s t and 8rd Mondays . . .

Dec. 20, 1864 1st and Srd F r i d a y s . . . .

Feb. 22, 1917 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

Feb. 28, 1924 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

Oct. 21, 1869 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Ellsworth

Emporia. .

Ensign...

Enterprise

Oct. 19, 1871 1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . .

Oct. 21, 1876 l 8 t and Srd Wednesdays

Oct. 16, 1872 2nd

Oct. 15. 187S 1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . .

Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Doric

Fidelity. . .

Greenwood

Advance. .

Equity . . . .

Formoeo. •

Hancock. .

Eudors

Eureka

F t . Leavenworth

114

181 F o n t a n a

Formoflo

•106

168 Fall Kiver

Florence

•

Oct. 17. 1877 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Frankfort.

....

Frankfort

Oct. 19, 1867 1st and Srd F r i d a y s . . . .

Rising Sun

20, 1889 1st and 8rd T h u r s d a y s . .

8 F o r t Scott

•811

886

Feb.

Oct. 20, 1870 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . .

Eminence.

Tuesday

Feb. 16, 1882 2nd Monday

Erie

Eskrldse

Erie

Enterprise

437

206

Ensixn

418

• 12 Emporia

146 Ellsworth

....

Feb. 16. 1888 1st Thursday

Apollo. . . .

•297 ElUs

Feb. 22, 1888 iBt and 8rd T h u r s d a y s . .

EUinwood.

217 EUinwood

....

Feb. 17, 1921 1st Wednesday

Elkhart. . .

422 lUkhart

Oct. 17, 1872 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Meridian. .

126 Elk Falk

Roy E. Henderson RFD No. 1, Box 18 67345 Nathan W. Bressler RR No. 1 67950 William M. Wolf 305 1st St. 67526 Elbert F. Gibson 110 West 10th St. 67637 Melvin Wagner, J r PO Box 293 674S9 William G. Stoff 2015 Prairie 66801 Frank D. Wetmore RFD Meade 67864 George W. Weiss Route No. 1, Abilene 67410 Ewen Randall . . .PO Box 175 66733 Alfred 0. Boline RR No. 1 66423 John Sieber PO Box 186, DeSoto 66018 Alfred F. Halbrook 647 W. Srd 67046 Vern D. Gilliland 67047 William E. Bowser Burns 66840 Donald D. Low 66026 Nelson D. Keeler 66942 Royal B. Brown 715 Columbia, Leavenworth 66048 Claude W. Norris 623 S. Crawford 66701 Charles E. Shubkagel 66427

L. Merle Stiles PO Box 67 67345 Louis B. Perkins PO Box 86 67950 John S. Blehm 408 E. 6th St. 67526 A. B. C. Dubach 1310 Washington St. 676S7 Orville E. Brown 219 St. Louis 67439 Owen Samuel, J r . 1037 Woodland 66801 Ronald L. Frink RFD 67841 Ralph F. Nichols Route No. 5, Abilene 67410 Edward M. Bowman 209 N. Webster 66733 Dwayne F. Doty PO Box 82 66423 Howard Decker RR No. 2, Box 129 6602B Charles W." Hall RR No. 2 67045 Jack Blankenship 67047 Jimmie B. Cress 128 W. 7th 66851 Burl L. Kettler RR No. 5, Paoia 66071 Charles D. Howland 66942 Charles W. Farmer 119 Meadow Lane Lansing 66043 Wilgus B. Russell PO BoxllO 66701 Charles F. Jones 311 E. 6th 66427 7,

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When Stated Communication

Feb. 21, 1900 1st Tuesday

Oct.

Gay lord

Geneseo

Girard

188

861

480

294

Goff

16, 1879 2nd Thursday

Oct.

Goff

Glen Elder

18. 1866 1st and Srd Thursdays. . .

Oct.

Delphian

292

Feb. 18, 1886 1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . .

Memphis

108

Fob. 16, 1922 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . .

Feb. 16, 1888 1st and Srd Thursdaye. . . .

Feb. 16, 1888 Ist and Srd Wednesdays.' .

20, 1870 1st Wednesday'

Got. 21, 1868 1st and Srd Thursdays. . .

Feb. 19, 1886 Ist and Srd Wednesdays. .

Gardner

• 246

Feb. 19, 1886 1st and Srd Tuesdays

261

...

Feb. 17, 1881 1st and Srd Wednesdays. .

194

20, 1870 Ist and Srd Wednesdays. .

Feb. 20, 1896 1st and Srd Mondays

Constellation.... Oct.

Frederick

Name of Lod^e

210

Garden City

Location

Feb. 22, 1888 2nd and 4th Mondays

No. 1

66736

67846

67443

67444

66032

66428

67446

PO Box 518

67445

667S9

66080

606 W. Antelope 66743

PO Box 410

67638

407 S 1st

623 S. Little, Ft. Scott G6701

RR No. 1 Box 191

605 Summit

PO Box 65

RE No. 1. Box 175-A

1105 S. Judson St. Ft. Scott 66701

RFD No. 1

705 E. Washington, Lyons 67554

Masters

For location of Lodge Halls markec. with • see page following directory.

DIRECTORY OF IJOOOES—Continued

66739

66030

67746 Robert S. Collins 66428

RR No. 3 66032 Carl E. Hotter 67638 VirEil C. Pedigo lOOG S. Main 67444 Floyd M. Prideaux 301 E. Magnolia 66748 Duane L. Gehrke RR No. 1, Box 181 67445

PO Box 74 Garland 66741

66788

67846 RR No. 1, Box 224

1502 W. Kansas

PO Box 465 Moundridge 67107

1000 Dewey

RR No. 2, Box 66

66736

67654

RFD No. 1, Box 238

RR No. 3, Lyons

Secretaries

Feb. 16, 1888 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . .

Kiowa

Hebron

Gypsum City

Dirigo

298 Greensbnrff

S14 Gridley

328 Gypsum . . .

226 Haddam . . .

Feb. 16, 1882 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Oct. 17, 1881 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Feb. 17. 1921 2nd and 4tb Wednesdays.

Feb. 16, 1882 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 18, 191S 1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . .

Harper

Hartford. . . .

Harvey ville.

Friendship. .

Haviland. ..

206 Harper .

198 Hartford

421 Harvey ville

208 Haven

Mar.

Feb. 18, 1886 I s t Tuesday

Charity

263 Hazelton

8, 1961 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . . .

Feb. 17, 1881 1st Monday

Haysville. ..

•195 Hays

Hays

112 Haysville . .

409 Haviland

. .. .

Feb. 20, 1896 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . .

Hamilton. . .

Feb. 16. 1882 1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 20, 1884 2nd and 4th Tuesday

Feb. 19, 1890 1st Tuesday

801 Hamilton . .

46 Halstead

Halstead. . . .

Feb. 20, 1884 1st and 8rd Wednesdays. .

Greenleaf.. .

282 Greenleaf . .

Tuesday

Feb. 16. 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .

Feb. 20, 1889 2nd

Get. 22. 1874 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . . .

Great Bend. .

16 Great Bend

Highland. . .

Feb. 16, 1888 1st and 3rd Mondays. . . .

Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Mondays

Gove County

Goodland. . .

296 Green

302 Grainfield

•821 I Goodland

Edd S. Davis 66431 J e r r y L. Haines RE 67543 Charles Southard, J r . . . 67059 Arris M. Johnson 2,714 Hillcrest 67601 Harold T. Reese 4205 S. Broadway 6721 Edward W. Marteney . . 67061

Ronnie J. Musselwhite . PO Box 384 67735 Delmaip J. Gillespie . . . 67737 Homer J. Bolinder 1206 Odell 67530 Ralph Shadier Clay Center 67432 Earl M. Bergen 66943 Stanley R. Mitchum . . . 217 S. Main 67054 Amos H. Beyer 66852 Frank V. Neber 67448 Larry C D u r s t Morrowville 66958 Gerald L. Buller 515 Locust 67056 Oscar T. Smith. J r PO .Box 75 66853 Larry E. Gelvin, Sr. . . . 1902 S. Pine 67058 Leonard A m e t t 529 S. Mechanic 66801 Leo J. Schisler PO Box 393 67735 Orvis G. Katt 67737 Don C. Heminger PO Box 613 67530 Neil Morton 67447 Arnold' J. Heisterman PO Box 218 66943 E v e r e t t E. Keller 215 Elm Drive 67054 Walter I. Mozingo PO Box 162 66852 Ralph O. Winslow 67448 John W. Lallak 66944 John A. Schowalter 303 Poplar 67056 George A. Rose Broadview Tower. No. 204 Emporia 66801 Ellis E. Beal 204 E. 12th 67058 Commodore Wood RR N o . l . Box 80 Emporia 66801 Ralph L. James 66431 Gerald S. Watson PO Box 94 67543 Rodney L. Hannan 67059 Andrew M. Darby 200 W. 21st 67601 William L Goldsmith, J r . 6453 Ward Parkway 67217 A r t h u r J. D. Hardesty PO Box 127 670ei

TTinftvillA

LocatioQ

Hope

Hoxie

Hoyt

165

848

827

826

Cyrus

288

Helton

Hoisington

Millbrook

1st and 8rd Thnrsdays

416 East Park Herington 67449

RR No. 3, Box 17 Pittsburg 66762

Masters

Feb. 19. 1890 1st and 8rd T l i n r s d a y a . . . . Robert E. Vohs 1209 N. Clay 67544 Oct. 21, 1868 1st and 8rd T l i u r s d a y a . . . . 707 Pennsylvania 66436 Feb. 18. 1892 1st and 8rd Ti.esdaya 205 S. Smith 67450 Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 8rd T l i a r s d a y s . . . . 752 W. 1st St. Junction City 66441 2nd Thursday Feb. 19, 1890 RR No.5 Hiawatha 66484 Oct. 21, 1874 1st and 8rd Tuesdays . . . 67349 Feb. 16, 1898 2nd and 4th I'uesdays. . . . 67740 O c t 19, 1890 1st and 8rd Mondays PO Box 121 66440

PC Box 387 Ft. Scott 66701 Oct. 16. 1861 1st and 8rd Tieedays Gilbert V. Crouse Everest 66424 Mar. 17. 1866 Donald E. Utz RR 66035 Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th 1 harsdays. . . Robert H. Wanker 710 W. Walnut 67642

Feb. 19. 1908

Feb. 20. 1889 Ist and 8rd ^'ednesdays. .

1st and 8 H o i days

Stated Comiiunicatlon

Kansas

When Chartered

Feb. 21, 1912

Holyrood

Hoisington

LODOBS—Continutd

Hepler

Name of Lodge

343 Holyrood

•881

281 Hill City

1 1 Highland

86 Hiawatha

216

S98

No. 1

DIRECTORY OF

For loeatioB of Lodge Halls marked wHh * see page foUowine directory.

67544

PO Box 8

Dresden

67349

66440

67635

606 E. Elk

PO Box 103 Enterprise 67441 Joseph D. Potter 212 W. 14th 66439

832 Vermont 66436 Max L. Folk 205 N. Country Rd. 67450

RFD No. 2, Box 84

RFD No. 1, Box 24 Wakeeney 67672

Robinson 66532 J. S. Schmucker PO Box 86 66035

RR No. 4, Box 57 Ft. Scott 66701

PO Box 71 Herington 67449

PO Box 235 Girard 66743

Secretaries

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Hutchinson.

•445 Hutchinson

Soger Sherman

•869 Kansas City

Feb. 17, 1904 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .. .

Feb. 16. 1887 I s t and Srd Thursdays, exe. May, June, July A Aug.. Feb. 19, 1890 2nd and 4th Thursdays . .

Kaw

BenHur

•822 Kansas City

Armourdale. . . . Feb. 16, 1887 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . .

•271 Kansas City

•272 Kansas City

Delaware

Oct 20. 1870 1st and Srd Saturdays. . . .

Mar. 17. 1866 1st and Srd F r i d a y s . . . .

• 96 Kansas City

Wyandotte.

8 Kansas City

•

Oct. 20, 1867 I s t and Srd Thursdays.

Union

Feb. 26, 1926 1st and Srd Thursdays. .

Johnson....

7 Junction City

....

Oct. 22, 1874 1st and Srd Wednesdays

•

441 Johnson

11 Jewell

Jewell

....

282 Jetmore

Feb. 16. 1887 1st and Srd Mondays. . .

Feb. 21, 1900 1st and 8rd Mondays. . .

Jennings. . .

. ..

860 Jennings

Alpha

Feb. 20, 1884 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Jamestown.

1st Tuesday

227 Jamestown

• S8 lola

Oct. 20,

iset

Oct. 19, 1871 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Feb. 26, 1925 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Ida

Fortitude. . .

Oct. 16, 1873 Every

Reno

•140 Hutchinson

107 Independence

Feb. 17, 1988 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

Bassett. . . .

•124 Hutchinson Thursday

Oct. 21, 1869 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

17 1860 I s t and 3rd Tuesdays.

Huron

Oct.

Feb. 19, 1914 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

72 Huron

HuKoton. . .

Pacific

...

29 Humboldt

406 Husoion John H. Ducan 802 S. Polk 679B1 Lee O. Dooley 810 Mulberry 66748 Leroy L. Jensen Everest 66424 John K. Abildgaard 1427 Prairie 67B01 Robert R. Taylor 307 W. 30th 67501 Gayle A. Shumann 3304 E. 54th 67501 J. Wayne Parrish PO Box 473 67301 Willard A. Shields 31 N. Second 66749 Donald B. Hanson RR No. 1 66948 C. LeRoy Brown PO Box 9 67643 Walter F. Stueckemann . . . 67854 James W. Lienberger 66949 Robert D. Wilson 67855 James W. McKenzie, J r . . . 914 Cedar 66441 Horace M. Kreeger 13001 Pennycross Road Shawnee Mission 66215 Conrad D. Jennings 5828 Speaker Rd. 66102 Robert A. Felix. Sr 6639 Berry Rd. 66106 William B. Mackey 2021 N. 44th St. 66104 Robert M. Schroeder 4104 Strong Ave. 66106 James E. Roberts 3101 S. 35th Street 66106

Albert G. Lindsey PO Box 644 67951 Howard E. Morrison PO Box 85 66748 William E. Taylor Everest 66424 Phil A. Webster 1510 Linda Ln. 67501 Charles H. Chalfant 304 Westland Dr. 67501 Raymond L. Hutchinson 1015 E. 12th 67501 Harry E. Gorrell PO Box 215 67301 Joseph C. Littrell PO Box 603 66749 C. Lester Houghton PO Box 13 66948 Paul H. Tacha 67643 John H. Neeley 67854 Robert J. .Tohnson 66949 Walter R. Smith PO Box 193 678B5 Edward C. Verbeke PO Box 456 66641 Robert L. Rumford 728 Minnesota Ave. 66101 J. Charles Walje 2734 N. 7Bth Terr. 66109 Allen D. Amos 10 S. 26th 66102 Finis V. Swender 6537 W. 49th St.. Mission 66202 Wayne K. Ozias 3212 Willard 66106 James W. Carpenter 4615 Lafayette St. 66104

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Cosmoe

Kinsley

Kiowa

179

278

Stated ComnD unlcatlon

17, 1867

6 Lawrenee

t Lawrence

•

Acacia. . .

Lawrence.

Latham

Oct.

16. 1867

14, 1866

2nd

Thursday.

2hd Monday. ..

2nd and 4th T u » d a y s . .

Feb. 20, 1918

401 lAtham

167

Jnly

1st and Srd Mondays. . . Ist and Srd Wednesdays

18, 1876

Oct.

Lamed

Nine Mile

LensiSE

Lamed . . .

17, 1866

Oct.

2nd and 4th Thursdays

Feb. 18. 1891

Lane

889

1st and Srd Tuesdays.

2nd Tuesday

Emerald

Feb. 18, 1888

2nd and 4th Ti:eedays.

Ist and Srd Mondays. .

2nd and 4th Tliursdays

2nd and 4th Wednesdays

2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Lahln . . . .

Feb. 18, 1886

Feb. 19. 1908

Oct.

Feb. 19, 1890

Feb. 16, 1887

16, 1879

Ist and Srd Wsdnesdays.

Oct.

1st and Srd Mondays. . . .

Feb. 20, 1884

2nd and 4th Fridays

Feb. 18. 1891

Feb. 28. 1924

When Charteieu

280

Medicine Valley.

LaHarpe

826

260 Lake City

LaCygne

LaCroBse

880 LaCrosse .

...

Mt. Moriah

...

Kingman

Ninnescah.

. . Kincaid.

....

Eincald

280

•488

888

Name of Lodge

West Gate.

Location

Kanssa City

No.

DIRECTORY OF ]1.ODOES—Continued

Secretaries

George W. Mole 3323 Iowa, Lot No. 210 66044 Clarence E. Kerns 1721 Vermont St. 66044

Omar I. Armstrong 3321 Richmond 66104 Leslie E. Dingus 66039 Byron E. Walker Kingman Wild Game Area Penalosa 67124 Clair H. Penrod 116 W. 5th 67547 William E. Henry PO Box 81 67070 William B. Jefferis PO Box 663 67548 Dale K. Kinder 66040 William L. Shigley Rt. No. 1 66751 Jack S. Smity 67071 James H. Cole PO Box 222 67860 Earl L. Lombard 66042 ; . Kenneth A. McCart PO Box 12 66043 Richard A. King 602 W. 16th 67560 Emory G. Craft PO Box 165 67072 Dale N. Olsen 67547 Michael V. Maberry 216 S. 10th 67070 John W. Ficken Bison 67520 Harold 0. Terry 66040 James E. Prock Moran 66755 Govan C. Mills 67071 Jimmy L. Cole Syracuse 67878 Jay D. Bodenhamer 66042 Duane G. Sloan 124 Gaslight PL 66048 Richard 0. Barstow 207 E. 17th 67550 Berard E. Carbon RR No. 1, Box 42 Atlanta 67008 Marion R. Smith 1927 Countryside Lane 66044 Howard H. Brown 2232 Westchester Rd. 66044

James S. Roberts 5823 Klam,m Ct. 6G106 Eugene Whitaker 66039 Donnie L. Mason 120 Ave. P. 67068

Masters

For location of Lodjre Halls marked with * see page following directory.

Leavenworth.

King Solomon

Hiram

2 L«iT«nworth .

• 10 LaaTwiwortli .

• 68 IjeaTanwortli .

1st and Srd Mondays. .

Feb. 18. 1886 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Feb. 22. 1888 1st and Srd Thtirsdays

Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Mondays.

Oct. 18. 1869 1st and Srd Tuesdays.

Feb. 19, 1908 1st and Srd Mondays.

Feb. 16. 1888 1st and Srd Mondays.

Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Feb. 21. 1912 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 19, 1885 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Feb. 22. 1888 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

Feb. 18. 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

Feb. 20, 1902 1st Thursday

Oct. 22, 1874 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Lenexa

Lenora

Joppa

Neosho

Leotl

Lewis

Fareo

Lincoln

Lindsborg. . .

Linwood

Corner Stone.

Logan

Long Island. .

Ijongton

186 Lenaza

181 Lenora

228 Leon

840 LeoU

220 Lnrla

800 Liberal

164 Lincoln

897 Lindabois

241 Unwood

219 Llttl* RlTcr . .

264 I^ocan

281 Lone Iiland . .

26 Lonrton

27 LeiRoT

•. •

Oct. 15, 1878 2nd and 4th Mondays.

Leeompton. . .

Feb. 17. 1921 2nd Thursday

Feb. 16. 1888 Ist and Srd Mondays. .

Lebo

162 Lebo

420 Leeompton

287 Lebanon

Feb. 16. 1887 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

Oct. 21, 1868 1st and Srd Thursdays

Oct. 16, 1867 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Mar. 17, 1866

Oak

• Jack A. Hill RR No. 3, Box 219 66048 Glen E . Darge 3311 Iowa 66048 Billy J. McAffe R F D No. 1, Box 57 66048 Maynard Wagner Esbon 66941 William S. Goodwin 66856 William A. McMuIlen Tecumseh 66542 John E. Cunningham. J r . . . 8223 Outlook Prairie Villege 66208 Delbert W. Berry 67645 Charles B. Eaton 67074 Wayne F. Farmer 66857 Willard W. Sanders 67861 Clinton O. English 67552 William B. Hawkins 424 S. Pennsylvania 67901 Phillip A. Houston 403 S. 2nd 67465 Leroy W. Peterson 318 S. 2nd 67456 Howard G. Jones 66052 Virgil H. Burns 67457 Lloyd H. Swinder 67646 Maynard E. Delimont 67647 Glen A. Barnaby PO Box 86 67S52

Henry M. Crist, J r . 1417 lOht Ave. 66048 Ralph E. Wilson Planters IT, No. 100 66048 Robert A. Visocsky 420 Limit St. 66048 Lloyd D. Bradley 66952 Doyle K. Longhofer RR No. 2 66856 T. Elton Dark 66050 Glenn E. Blackburn 12902 W. 77th Terr. 66216 Myron C. Johnson 67645 Arley M. Kistler 67074 Omer L. Anthony 66857 William J. Yotter Drawer C 67861 Harold B. Newsom 67552 George W. Tull 804 Sycamore 67901 Thomas W. Wilson RR No. 2 67465 Clifford A. Johnson Smolan 67479 Omar 0 -Browning PO Box 84 66052 Dan L. Brayton PO Box ^172 67457 A. G. Cum,ming3 PO Box 334 67646 Harley D. Rife RR No. 1 67647 Maurice K. Mustoe RR No. 1 Elk City 67344 K>

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Macksville

Macksville . . .

Madison

871

106

Manhattan

Marion

Hayetta

MeCane

McDonald

287

888

B8 McCraekcn

898

...

• 91 MarysTille . . .

147

28 Mapleton . . . .

McDonald

Temple

McCracken....

Mayetta

Marysville

Centre

Eldora

Maple Hill

870 Maple HIU .

Mankato

Maple C i t y . . . .

....

Lafayette

842 Maple City . .

87 I Mankato

. .. .

Madison

Royal

192 Lyons

1st and Srd Mondays

Feb. 17, 1909 2nd an-' 4th W»inesday».

Feb. 19, 1886 Ist Tuesday

Feb. 19, 1908

Feb. 16. 1911 2nd and 4th Thursdays. .

Oct. 20, 1870 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . . .

Oct. 21, 1874 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . . .

Oct. 17, 1860 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Feb. 16. 1906 1st Thursdays

Feb. 18, 1892 1st and Srd Mondays. . .

Feb. 16, 1882 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Oct. 18, 1869 1st and Srd Fridays. . . .

Feb. 17. 1881 1st and Srd TuC'sdayk . . .

Feb. 15. 1906 2nd and 4th M o v i a y s . .

Feb. 21, 189S 1st and Srd Thursdays. .

Oct. 19, 1871 2nd and 4th Mondays . .

Blue Hill

. ..

Euclid

248 Louisburg

101 Lyndon

Stated CommuBieation

198 Lucas

When Chartered

Feb. IT. 1881 1st and 8rd Thursdays. .

Name of Lodge

Feb. 20, 1902 2nd and 4th Mcndays. . .

Location

Peace

No.

DIRECTORY OF IIODOES—Continued

Secretaries

Robert G. McCIintock James F. Rogers RR No. 1, Box llOA 66053 RR No. 1, Box 5 66053 Donald D. Hickman Ralph E. Kvasnicka 67648 67648 James E. Nicolay John E. Lane RFD Soranton 66537 PO Box 244 66451 Billie R. Miller Chester R. Gish 411 E. Lyon 67554 PO Box 755 67554 Larry E. Tranbarger Leroy O. Neelly 67557 67557 James C. Cox Richard L. Kellison RFD No. 2 66860 PO Box 542 66860 Roger G. Smith Frank E. Root 2004 Rehfeld Dr. 66502 2307 Anderson 66602 Duane Snyder Arch Weaverling 604 N. High 66956 522 N. Commercial 6695 Ronald S. Tousley Floyd W. Eiggs 925 S. Srd ST., Ark. City 67005 Rt. No. 1, Arkansas City 67005 Gideon R. Garland Arthur W. Holmes Paxico 66526 66507 Andrew J. Beckford, Jr Ora R. Coyan 66764 Redfield 66769 Harold L. Bowers Rosse B. Case 404 E. Santa Fe 66861 802 Denver 66861 Joseph E. Reuter Edward E. Latta 1006 Walnut 66508 1508 Broadway 66608 Ralph R. Castor Charles R. Harden PO Box 83 66509 6G509 Carl A. Bible William G. McKinney 67556 67556 Francis E. Kirkland Darrell D. Davis PO Box 6 66753 RR No. 2 66753 Arlie Aircher Max W. Chapman 67745 Bird City 67781

Masters

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following director;.

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Meriden

Miltonvale

Minneapolis . . . .

Minneola

Mollne

Moran

MoTland

236

242

148

4S1

267

246

414

Munden

128

Munden

Mulvane

Mullinville

Mulberry

Narka

Hulvane

201

....

S49 Narka

Mullinville

899

Mount Hope. . .

MuBcotah

Mulberry

261

...

Mound City.

Morland

Mairmaton

Moline

Minneola

MinneapoliB • . . .

Miltonvale

Meriden

Melvern

Delta

Webb

McPherson

Lyra

116 ' Muscotah

Mount Hope

Mound City . . . .

288

Melvem

....

Medicine Lodge

Mead*

McPherson

•172

276

HoLouth

266

1887 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . .

I s t and Srd Wednesdays.

22, 1874 1st and 3rd Thursdays. . .

1, 1928 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

16, 187S 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

17, 1860 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

I s t and Srd Mondays. . .

Feb.

Oct

16, 1893 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

17, 1872 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Feb. 21, 1907 2nd Wednesday

Feb. 17, 1881 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Feb. 21, 191Z

Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays..

Feb. 19, 1886 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Oct.

Feb. 22, 1917 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 19, 1886 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

Feb. 18. 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Mar.

Oct.

Feb. 19, 1886 Ist and Srd Wednesdays

Feb. 19, 1886 1st and Srd Thursdays. .

Oct.

Feb. 16, 1882 1st Thursday

Feb. 16, 1887

Oct.

Feb. 19, 1886 2nd Thursday James R. Kessler 66064 Virgil B. Burns Conway 67434 Kenneth N. Novinger 67864 Konald L. Burbridge W. Highway 160 67104 Verlin B. Cragg 66510 Charles E. Lacey 66S12 Leiand H. Walker Aurora 67417 Carl Gotti 67467 Roy A. Irons 67865 Charles L. Wilson RR No. 1 67363 C. Harley McVey 66755 Sidney D. Smiley 67650 David A. Wakefield 66056 Richard C. Bellin 67108 Hollis E. King RR No. 1 66756 Weldon R. Rhodes . 67109 Wayne E. Irwin 604 Highland Pk. 67110 Eugene O. Peters Cuba 66940 Randall B. Fassnacht 112 E. 14th St. Horton 66439 Robert C. Brown ; Mahaska 66955

Rex A. Davis PO Box 91 66054 William R. Leonard 705 S. Chestnut 67460 Kenneth L. Pemberton PO Box 691 67864 Robert L. Ott 108 W. 2nd St. 67104 Claude O. Calkins RR No. 1 66510 John E. Berg Route No. 1 66512 Dale A. Bradley 67466 Ja^mes P. Kay PO Box 3 67467 Glen Riley 67865 Ira L. Thomas PO Box 245 67353 Lester F. Coles 66755 Leonard M. Paxson 67660 Ralph A. Peatman, Jr. PO Box 293 66056 Frank F. VoUweider RR No. 2, Burrton 67020 Gayle E. Prettyman RR No.l 66756 Orville R. Morris 67109 Robert O. Sullivan 603 S. 4th 67110 John W. Kuchera 66959 Ralph E. Lassen PO Box 106 66058 Vearl O. HoUoway 66960 U1

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Oct. 16, 1878 2nd Wednesdas'

Feb. 16, 1882 1st and 3rd Th irsdays. .

Feb. 20, 1889 2nd Thursday

Feb. 17, 1881 2nd and 4th Wsdnesdays

Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th T l e s d a y s . .

Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Tiursdays.

Feb. 18, 1891 1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

Feb. 20, 1896 1st and 3rd Wsdnesdays

Newton

Nickerson

Noreatur

Norton

Mount Z i o n . . . .

Norwich

Oak Hill

Oakley

191 Ness City . . ,

180 Netawalca

48 Nickerson

817 Noreatur

199 Norton

266 NoTtonTille

819 Norwieh

S84 I Oak Hill

OaJklcy

• 19 OUtlM

Olathe.

Oketo

26 Oketo .

....

...

Mountain Slope.

Newton

186 Oberlln

268

•142

Oct.

1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

18, 1869 2nd and 4th Tiursdays Except Nov. & Deo. 1st Thursday only . .

Feb. 16, 1893

Oct. 16. 1879 1st and 3rd Tnssdays. . .

Feb. 17, 1881 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Oct. 17, 1872 2nd Thursday

Walnut Valley. .

Polar Star

82 Neosho Falla

....

Oct. 20, 1870 1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

Tuscan

94 NflodesliA

890 Natoma

1st Monday

Stated Communication

Oct. 20, 1870 2nd and 4th W'sdnesdays

When Cii&rtwod

Feb. 17, 1910

Name of Lodge

Harmony

Location

Natoma

No.

DIRECTORY OF IIODOBS—Continued

Joseph D. Smith 6023 W. 75th St. Shawnee Mission 66208

Henry L. Post Paradise 67658 Joe D. Renfro 917 Granby 66757 Russell George RR No. 1 66758 Darrell M. Holmes . . . Utiea 67584 Howard B. Johnson . . 66516 Ernest Smith 517 Fairview 67114 Clayton W. Jones . . . . 305 N. Payne 67561 Dale Kelley 67653 Kirk L. Pope 1017 Churchill 67654 Melvin Hank 66060 Danny Liddeke Rago 67128 Melvin A. Curtis RR Longford 67458 Warren R. Park 104 E. Sixth 67748 Rex M. McGowne . . . . RR No. 3 67749 Joseph O. Bottiger . . . 66518

Masters

For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see i>age following directory.

Fayette Z. Spaulding PO Box 334 67651 David N. Lohr 418 N. 6th 66757 Elmer Guatney PO Box 173 66768 Paschal W. Lundy 67560 Kenneth L. Keithline 66516 Grover C. Owen 129 E. 9th 67114 John C. Lamb PO Box 305 67561 Robert F. Rapp 67653 Glenn L. Hathaway 314 N. Jones 67654 Charles J. Christian Cummings 66016 Joie J. McCormick RR No. 2 67068 Leonard W. Mcintosh RR G7472 William Chapman PO Box 653 67748 Louis T. Moberly 211 N. Penn. 67749 Uhl H. Totten 1404 Ann St. Marysville 66508 Oscar D. Smith 802 E. Poplar 66201

Secretaries

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•13

. . ..

Oxford

Perry

Phillipsburs

PitUbnre . .

416

184

•187

Plains

Peabody

120

367

Parsons

•117

...

Parker

841

...

Overland Park

• 87 Paola

16S

•486

Overbrook

Plains

Pittsburs:

Fhillipsbure .

Perry

Halcyon

Feb. 21. 1912 I s t and Srd Thursdays.

Oct 16, 1879 l e t Monday

Oct. 16, 1879 I s t Thursday

Feb. 22. 1917 1st and Srd Tuesdays. .

Oct. 17, 1872 2nd Saturday

Oct. 17, 187S 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

Paola

Parsons

Oct. 21, 186S 1st and Srd Mondays. .

Oxford

Feb. 18, 18*1 1st and Srd Thursdays .

Except legal Holidays and Maundy Thursday Oct. 18, 1876 1st and Srd Mondays. . .

Parker

Mar.

1. IS28 1st and Srd Thursdays

Oct. 22. 1874 2nd and 4th Tuesdays

Dec. 20. 1864 1st and Srd Tuesdays.

Oct. 21. 1868 1st and 8rd Thursdays

Oct. 15. 18E8 1st Thursday

Oct. 21, 187S 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Oct. 18, 1866 I s t and X") Thursdays

Overland Park.

RldsEeway

Ottawa

Adams

Oswego

Oskaloosa

Saaai

Osase Valley. .

• 18 Ottawa

....

Oebome

1* I Oskalooaa

Osaw&tomie . . .

160

Oct. IE, 187S 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Osace City

SiKnal

Feb. 19, 1896 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Oneida

823

...

Feb. 17, 1881 I s t and Srd Wedneedays

Onasra

Onaea

188

Johnnie D. Grossnickle 66621 Claire B. Sparling PC Box 137 66522 Clifford E. Reese RR No. 2 66623 Robert H. Carey 309 E. Kaskaskia, Paola 66071 David P. Aday RFD 67473 Roland G. Pottorf 2239 N. Tyler St., Topeka 66608 Vernon W. Correll 12 N. III. 67366 Max Shoemaker 521 Ash 66067 Glen Colson RR No. 2 66524 William W. Barry 84II W. 91st 66212 Car] E. Wofford 67119 Damon M. Grimes . . . . RR No. 4 66071 C. Lowell Hime Mound City 66066 Ray D. Fincher 1725 Appleton 67357 Warren Slocombe RR No. I 66866 Eugene Tabbert 66073 Treacel A. Bennett . . . 300 State 67661 Calvin L. Murphy . . . RR No. 4 66762 Albert M. Kidder RR No. 1 67869 Lawrence H. Peck Box 491 67119 Jimmie A. Duncan PO Box 177 66071 Merlin D. Funk 66072 J. Eugene Thomasson 2316 iJelmont 67367 Charles G. Bayes RR No. 1, Bums 66840 Homer Tho;nason 66073 Peter N. Klein 488 4th St. 67661 Carl A. Pethtel PO Box 407 66762 Harold Rickers RR No. 1 67869

Giltner Wegner 66621 Raymond Russell Route No. 1 66622 Albert L. Lafferty RR No. 1 66623 Henry J. Reb PC Box 307 66064 Melvin J. Yarnell 328 S. 2nd 67473 Marlin A. Pottorf PC Box 263 66066 Arthur T. Sanders 18 N. III. 67356 Clarence Rea 506 S. Poplar Jesse E. Bean PO Box 148 66524 Paul E. Murphy 8846 Horton 66207

Feb.

Kilwinning.

Rob Morris.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Quinter. . . .

Farmers. . .

Republic. ..

Rexford. . .

Ashlar.

Robinson. . .

Hesperian. . .

Qointer

Randolph .

Republic

Rexford

410

166

128

442

344 I Riley

169 I Robinson

I l l I RosBville

Oct.

Sabetha

Russell

177

162 Sabetba

....

Oct.

Russell

Feb.

Walnut City.

Rush Center

216

Feb.

Quenemo. . .

Qaenemo .

270

Feb.

Protection.

Protection

884

882 Preston

•266

Pratt

Feb.

McKinley . .

Pomona

Oct.

Enreika. . . .

88 I Pleasanton

21, 1875

17, 1878

22. 1883

17, 1872

21, 1874

18, 1892

26, 192E

20, 1919

18, 1876

18, 191S

16, 1887

17, 1909

19, 1890

18, 1886

15, 1906

20, 1870

16, 1888

When Chartered

Feb.

Name of Lodge

Paradise. . .

Location

290 -.1I Plainville

No. I

DmscTORY OF J^ODOBs—Continued

Masters

Edwin E. Gardner 67663 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . . . Wayne L. Torneden 66075 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Walter B. Ottaway EFD No. 4, Ottawa 66067 2nd and 4th M >ndays.. . . John W. Randle luka 67066 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . Orlow L. Stalcup Ist and Srd Thursdays. . . 67569 Charles E. Furgason 1st and Srd Saturdays.. . 67127 Willis H. Kramer 2nd and 4th Mindays. . . . RR 66528 M. K. Mathews, Jr 1st and 3rd Thursdays. . . 67752 Gleed Gronquist 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . Blue Rapids 66411 William H. McCIure, Jr. . . 66964 1st and Srd Mondays. . . Alonzo Jay Ketcbum 67763 I s t and Srd Wednesdays Clarence E. Crowl 804 Juniper Drive Manhattan 66602 1st and Srd Tii esdays. . Calvin L. Weibling 66532 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Oscar J. McKenzie ER No. 8, Topeka 66604 3nd and 4th Wednesdays Terry W. Conrad Timkin 67682 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . . C. Wayne Marietta 641 E. 6th 67665 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Kreg I». Johnson 66584

1st and 3rd Mondays . . .

Stated Comniunlcation

For: location of Lodee Halls marke([ wUh * nee page foUowioar directory. Secretaries Lester C. Lyon 307 S. Broadway 67668 Chester O. Hiatt PO Box 441 66075 John O. Love PO Box 215 66076 Van Doubek 624 School 67124 George B. Hartman 67569 Richard W. Ward 67127 Loren W. Gray PO Box 22 66528 Orves U. Beeghly 67752 Ronald Peter 66554 Glenn W. Farlee 66964 Alonzo J. Ketcbum 67763 Calvin E. Bruns PO Box 81 66631 Benj. E. Dowell Hiawatha 66434 Charles G. Dayton PO Box 443 66533 Chester H. Pfehninger Nekoma 67659 Lyie W. Stambaugh 104 S. Maple 67666 Joseph E. Beyer RR No. 3 66634

o o

Feb. 26, 1926

Feb. 19, 1896

Feb. 16, 1893

Feb. 22. 1888

Feb. 16, 1887

Feb. 19, 1886

Oct.

Feb. 17, 1921

Satanta

Virginia

Scammon

Lebanon

Anthem

Scottsville

Vesper-Olive

Sedgwick

Selden

446

316

361

221

284

249

186

139

Shawnee

Feb. 19, 19S0

Shawnee Mission . .

•338

Shawnee Miaslon . .

•153

Feb. 15, 1882

Feb. 18, 1891

Feb. 14, 1961

* 34 Shawnee Mission . . Ancient Form . . . Mar. 17, 1966

* 54

Sharon Sprinss . . . Sharon Springs. . Feb. 21, 1918

417

18, 1876

Feb. 22, 1888

Oct.

Twin Grove

Selden

IB, 1878

16, 1878

213

428

Scott City

. . Oct.

Oct.

Salina

* 60

11, 1867

Feb. 21. 1912

SaffordTilIe

S96 Saffordville

Franlc A. Davis, Jr RR No. 3, Emporia 66801 Karl W. Ernst 511 W. Republic 67401 Gene M. Wilson 765 S. Missouri, Ulysses 67880 l e t and 3rd Thursdays. . Steven M. Kyser RR No. 1, Elsmore 66732 1st and 3rd Wednesdays William N. Cade Box 192B, RR No. 1 66773 Axel M. Jensen PO Box 111 66966 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. Stanley E. Schmitt 710 W. 7th 67871 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Larry L. Croisant RR No. 2, Beloit 67420 Ernest E. Meadows PO Box 306 67361 Windon Seen, Sr 2nd and 4th Thursdays. 67135 Raynard R. Rogers l a t and .3rd Thursdays. . 67767 Robert R. Ackermann 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . 202 S. 7th 66538 James W. Weyranch I s t and 3rd Thursdays. 67137 Byron D. Punk • 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . 67758 Allen E. Hague 6212 Craig Merriam 66204 Oren R. Davis Except July and Aug. 12114 W. 65th St. Shawnee 66216 1st and 3rd Mondays, . . Eugean E. Heck Except July, August 6201 Foster, Apt. No. 2 66202 and Sept. 3rd Monday. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . Robert E. Williams 5409 N. Troost K. C , Mo. 64118 I s t and Srd Thursdays . . . . Gaylord G. Johnson RR No. 1 66539

1st and 3rd Thursdays. .

Charles L. Wilson PO Box 234 66539

William R. Edie 712 W. 6th Emporia 66801 Jesse M. Ross 216 Republic 67401 Harvey L. Henderson PO Box 155 67870 Merrill R. Cunningham RR No. 1, Elsmore 66732 John H. Mussa RR No. 1, Weir 66781 Floyd O. Johnson PO Box 277 66966 Carl H. O'Hair PO Box 364 67871 Samuel W. Motes RR No. 2, Beloit 67420 J. C. Marsh 418 W. Cherokee 67361 Charles R. Harsin 67135 Stanser J. Amack 807 N. Penn 67749 Charles A. Jermane 612 Main 66538 William H. Riggins 67137 James L. Withers 67758 Robert L. Tharp 6828 Melrose Lane Shawnee Mission 66203 K. Maynard Curts 6236 Delmar Shawnee Mission 66206 Robert J. White 4114 W. 52nd Terr. 66205 Glenn H. Palmer 1308 Shawnee Ave. 66105

> •z

a f o a o

•a > z

Feb. 26, 1926

Oct.

Stanley

Sterllns

Sterling

171 1st and Srd T^'ednesdays.

2nd and 4th lAondays. . . 1st and Srd Tl.ursdays. . .

Feb. 20, 1889

Feb. 19. 1896

Santa Fe

Summerfield. . .

864 I Snmmerflold

Sublette . . .

1st Thursday

1st Wednesday

Ist Monday

812

Feb. 17, 1881

Feb. 16. 1882

Feb. 19, 1886

1st Tuesday

Newahcuba. . . .

62 St. Marys .

18, 1877

Feb. 19, 1914

2nd and 4th 1'hursdays. .

1st and Srd Tliursdays. . .

Ist and Srd tlondays. . . .

1st and Srd Wednesdays.

1st and Srd Thursdays

1st and Srd Tuesdays .

2nd and 4th I'uesdays

Ist and Srd Tuesdays.

1st and Srd Thursdays

Stated CoznEiunication

189 Stockton

Pottawatomie. .

St. F r a n c i s . . . .

Ionic

St. John . . .

404 St. Francis

264

...

Feb. 19, 1886

Stafford

Stanley

444

...

Stafford . . .

262

Oct.

16, 1867

Feb. 16, 1898

Spivey

Spring Hill

... .

Spring Hill

Spivey

847

Feb. 17, 1909

SpearvUle

Spearville

388

...

Oct. 21, 1876

Haven

South Haven .

167

19, 1871

18, 1877

Oct.

Western Star. .

Solomon City . .

Smith Center

Solomon

174

106

Feb. 22, 1883

When Chartered

Sincerity

Name of Lodge

Simpeon

Locatiaa

214

No.

DIRECTORY OF !LODOESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued

James Guipre 521 Walnut, Beloit 67420 Raymond G. Nichols GG967 Richard W. Carlson 208 W. 4th 67480 Harold L. Riehart 67140 Thomas J. Owen 811 4th St. Dodge City 67801 Lee Vangieson Rage 67128 Jesse R. Davis 66083 Merlyn W. Hoskinson . . . . 67578 Melvin L. Knoche 66223 John J. Ashbury 303 N. 7th 67679 Paul L. DeGood 67766 Harry K. Stites 646 W. 3rd 67676 Dale Hammariund RR No. 1 66636 Lawrence B. Noble Woodson 67676 Russell Brandon 504 Pike 67877 Joyce L. Winquist 66641

Masters

For location of Lodge Halls markei with * see page following directory.

Harry E. Miller Rt. No. 1 Box 80 Beattie 66406

Ethan A. Quakenbush Star Rt. Box 27 67877

Dale J. Shurta RR No. 4, Beloit 67420 Roy W. Lumpkin 66967 John W. Willey III 317 E. 7th 67480 Kenneth Mirt 67140 H. B. Leidigh 67816 Howard Dixon 67142 Glenn J. Wiswell RR No. 2 66083 John L. Rigg PC Box 308 67578 James E. Harris RR No. 1. Box No. 122 Stilwell 66086 Howard W. McCrum 114 S. Srd 67679 Harvey J. Stewart 67766 Jack D. Hearn 218 S. Broadway 67676 Donald E. Beseau 610 Walnut 66636 Robert L. Hamilton 609 N. Ash 67669

Secretaries

o o

Henri

Thayer

149

190 Toneranoxie

Ulysses

Uniontown . .

Valley Center

116

•864

Valley Center

Excelsior. . . .

Turon

....

Ulysses

Troy

Horace

436

Troy

....

358 Turon

Tribune

...

30 Towanda

362

Woodson. . . .

....

121 Toronto

Towanda....

Seabrook....

Topeka

Siloam

Topeka

•226

Golden Rule. .

• 90 Topeka

»885

Orient

Topeka

• 61 Topeka

....

Thayer

Tecamseh

248

• 17 Topeka

Syracuse....

Albert Neese.

Sylvia

. ..

Syraense

Sylvan Grove.

809

Sylvan Qrov*

391 Sylvta

859

18, 1869 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Feb. 19, 1902 I s t and Srd Mondays. . .

Monday

1, 1928 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Oct. 17, 1872 I s t

Mar.

Feb. 16, 1899 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

Oct. 16, 1867 1st and Srd Mondays. . .

Feb. 15, 1893 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Feb. 15, 1888 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Oct. 17, 1872 I s t and Srd Mondays. . .

Mar. IS, 1967 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 20. 1884 1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s .

Oct. 20, 1870 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s .

Oct. 16. 1867 l e t and Srd F r i d a y s . . . .

Oct

Feb. 17, 1881 1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . .

Oct. 21. 1874 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s .

Feb. 11, 1948 1st and 8rd T h u r s d a y s . .

Feb. 20, 1889 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

Feb. 16, 1911 l e t and Srd T u e s d a y s . .

Feb. 16, 1899 1st Tuesday Delmar Vonada 67481 Ona G. Ellis 301 S. Park St., Stafford 67578 Joseph Woelfel PO Box 146 67878 Clarence Lyden B900 NW Glenwood Dr. Topeka 66618 Ralph E. Studebaker Carl E. Rutledge Box 38 66776 Box 264 66776 John R. Williams Larry D. Bailey PO Box 633 66086 RR No. 2 66086 Wayne R. Smith Chairles Hoffmeister 3330 Virginia St., Topeka 66605 2300 W. 30th 66611 Edward N. P r a t t Doyle H. Twitehell 2300 W. 30th St. 66611 1608 W. 22nd St. 66611 William R. Kendall Robert J. Higgs RR No. 3, Hwy. No. 4, 66608 125 S. Courtland 66606 Charles S. Baldry Walter B. Norria 1700 Grove St 66606 2139 Plass 66611 John B. Schlarb E r n e s t E. Campbell 610 Garfield 66606 1282 Mulvane 66604 Alfred E. Kester Clint A. Tracy RR No. 1 66777 RR No. 1 66777 Clarence C. Campbell William D. Highbarger PO Box 56 Benton 67017 Box 32, 67114 Lawrence E. Abbott Billie L. Tuttle 67879 67879 .Tames B. Goas Larry D. Barnthson PO Box 121 66087 PO Box 134 66087 Orville E. Waters Rollaiid A. Nixon 67583 Langdon 67549 James F. Beveridge Jack C. McDaniels PO Box 491 67880 67880 William V. Miller Earle D. Binford 66779 66779 George W. Riggs Travis 0. Anderson 2240 W. 69th N., Wichita 67204 128 S. Cedar 67147 John H u p t e r H u n t e r 67462 Charles E. Thompson . . . . 67681 Richard E. Golladay PC Box 629 67878 Tommy J. Standeford . . . . 1339 Argyll, Topeka 66611

o o o w

Wakefield

Walnut

Wamego

396

229

Wathena

Waverly

244

274

White C i t y . . . .

White Cloud. . .

78 White Cload

866

Westmoreland.

Wellsville

WellsvlIIe

•160

S80 White City .

Wellington....

Wellington

267 I Weotmoreland

Black Diamond.

Weir

Sutton

WatervUle .

Waverly

Frontier

Washington

Wamego

Vulcan

Wakefield

104

...

WaKeeney .

148

WaKeetney

Wakarusa

402

Name of Lodge

Valley Falls

Location

Valley Falls

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued.

18, 1869 l e t and 3rd Afednesdays.

Stated Communication Dale L. Jepson 66088 Victor R. Petty, Jr 3037 Burnett Kd., Topeka 66614

Masters

Feb. 15, 1882 Ist and 3rd Tuesdays. . .

Melvin Folkers RFD 67672 Roland B. Richmond Feb. 21, 1912 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . . 803 W. 4th St., Jet. City 66441 20, 1884 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . Donald R. Jones Feb. 66780 Oct. 21. 1869 1st and 3rd A^ednesdays. . Fred L. Baker RR No. 2, Westmoreland 66649 Oct. 19, 1871 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Garry L. Keeler Except Dec 2rd Thur. only 66968 Oct. 20, 1870 l e t and 3rd Tiiuradays. . . . William Robert Bourne 66648 Oct. 21, 1868 2nd and 4th V^ednesdays. Duane H. Seeting Elwood 66024 Feb. 19, 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays . Jerry E. Fann Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th ''.Thursdays. . RR No. 1 66871 William Jay Jones Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th K!ondays. . . . PO Box 62 66781 Dale D. Hall Feb. 17, 1898 1st and 3rd Uiondays. . . . 724 N. "C" 67152 Richard Thomas Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th .Mondays... RR No. 2 66092 Roy R. Pfrang Feb. 17, 1909 2nd and 4th M'ednesdays. Wheaton 66651 Dewuain J. Sams Oct. 21, 1869 2nd Monday 66872 Carl W. Taylor 66094

Feb. 20, 1918 Ist and 3rd AVednesdays.

Oct.

When Chartered

For location of Lodse Halls mark ;d with * see page following directory.

102 7th St. 67487 Harry C. J. Kennedy 66780 T. Leroy Stewart 611 Vine 66647 Arthur A. Duston PO Box 173 66968 Ernest E. Clark 66648 Vearl M. Webb Elwood 66024 Harry M. Snyder 66871 Melvin R. Jones PO Box 161 66781 Richard C. Bead PO Box 1 67162 Jack B. Corrow 312 Elm 66092 Cloyde A. Lee 66649 George J. Scott 66872 Norris N. Loyd 66094

Ray H. Gray 66088 Wayne L. Dodson 1934 Edgwater Terr. Topeka 66604 Ervin A. Morgan PO Box 166, Ogallah 67666

Secretaries

0 •a

M W

Winfield

Wallace

Xenia

Gilead

Stan S m a r t . . . .

Winfield

Winona

Xenia

Yates Center

Zenda

•110

818

144

378

....

Windom

Wlndom

Jefferson

Winchester

276

Samaria

Wilson

2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . . 1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . . 1st and Srd Mondays. . . .

16, 1887

17, 1872

Feb. 20. 1889

1st and Srd Wednesdays, 2nd Wednesdays

16, 187S

Oct.

Feb. 21, 1907

1st

17, 1866

Oct.

Oct,

Feb.

Saturday

1st

20. 1870

Oct.

Wednesday

1st and Srd Wednesdays.

Feb. 15, 1888

882 I Wilsey

1st and Srd Mondays. . . .

Feb. 17. 1909

Wilaey

412 |, Wilmare

298

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 17. 1916

1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . .

20, 1884

F^.

Wilmore

Mar.

Anchor

•450 Wichita

1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . .

224 WiUiamsbnrs

Bestor G. Brown

....

•488 Wichita

Feb. 12, 1958

2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Trinity

•318 Wichita

Feb. 20, 1895 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Masonic H o m e . . Mar. 14, 1975

Albert Pilce.

• 808 Wichita

Feb. 16, 1944 2nd and 4th Thursdays

....

North S t a r . .

•168 Wichita

19, 1871 1st and Srd Mondays.

2nd and 4th Tuesdays

Feb. 20, 1889

Oct.

1st and 3rd Thursdays

Mar. I S . 1968

1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Wichita. . . .

» 99 Wichita

1st and 3rd Mondays.

Feb. 19. 188E 3rd Monday

Feb. 12. 1947

1, 1928

Yorlt

Sunflower. .

• 86 Wichita

WhitlnB.. . .

250 Whiting

• 67 Wichita

Whitewater.

180 I Whitewater

Gary Runnals 67490 Billy E. Peters 66097 Henry E. Williams 67491 Norman D. Payne RFD No. 4 67156 A r t h u r R. Seele Monument 67747 Thomas C. Johnson R E No. 1 Bronson 66716 Gary L. Lawrence 510 W. South 66783 Nelson C. Jacobs 67159

66873

Henry I. Spratt 67154 Donald E. Eichelberger 66552 Leslie D. Winegar 317 S. Sheridan 67218 Irl E . MitcheU 1205 Woodrow 67203 Wilbur VanEtten 1058 N. Hoover 67212 Lanry E. Gray 4309 Edminister 67212 James O. Foster 3434 Country Club PI., 67208 Robert A. Kuehn 16171 W. Hwy 54 Goddard 67052 Norman L. Stubbs 4546 Juniper 67216 Harold P . Allen 905 Rita St. 67218 Robert D. Smith 66095 Lester Fry, J r 67156 William T. Sampson Earl C. Hamlin 3766 E. Douglas 67211 William B. Carter 401 S. Seneca 67213 Ervin A. Chambers 66095 Donald York 67165 Kenneth D. Hutchinson Delavan 66847 J. J. Moller 67490 Charles M. Fulton 66097 Charles L. Rostine 67491 Stanley J. Cornell 617 E. 13th 67166 Emerson D. Lahman 67764 Jimmie A. Wier RR No. 1 Mapleton 66764 Carl F. H a r d e r 201 S. Prairie 66783 James W. Jacobs 67159

Robert P. Lamb I 67164 Walton E. Priest 66562 H a r r y M. Aikin, 1205 W. 57th North 67204 Harold R. Teachman 320% Broadway 67202 Lloyd D. Williams 220 W. 13th 67203 Donald L. Doll 1509 Lotus 67213 Woodrow W. Coleman 328 E. F i r s t 67202 Charles C. Cowles 1601 S. St. Clair 67218

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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

LOCATION OF LODGE HALLS 2—421 Delaware St. 66048 3—728 M i n n e s o t a Ave. 66101 5—5th & K a n s a s 66002 6—1001 M a s s a c h u s e t t s St. 66044 7 — 7 2 2 % N . W a s h i n g t o n St. 66441 • 8—16 V4 Scott Ave. 66701 9—1001 M a s s a c h u s e t t s St. 66044 10—421 Delaware St. 66048 12—428 M e r c h a n t St. 66801 15—20015 Lakin St. 67630 17—30th and McVicar 66611 18—422 S. Main 66067 19—725 W. P a r k 66061 34—^6161 S l a t e r 66202 37—101 E. Miami Ave. 66071 38—8y2 N . W a s h i n g t o n St. 66749 61—30th & McVicar 66611 5 4 — m i l J o h n s o n Drive 66203 57—841 N o r t h M a r k e t St. 67214 60—336 S. S a n t a F e St. 67401 68—421 Delaware St. 66048 74—5261/2 S t a t e St.—67010 86—320 Vs S. Broadway 67202 90—901 W. L y m a n Ave. 66608 91—1732 Center 66508 96—8504 Parallel 66112 97—124 Vz S. Main 67042 98—110 N . W . 3rd St. C7410 99—220 W. 13th St. 67203 102—131 W e s t N i n t h St. 67337 103—102 N . H i g h l a n d Ave. 66720 106—600 Vz N . Main St. 67045 110—110 E. E i g h t h St. 67156 117—102 N . 17th S t . 67357 124—14th & A d a m s 67501

133 —202 South B St. 67006 137 — 1 2 3 % W. Main St. 67335 140 — 6 % N . W a l n u t St. 67501 67114 142 —106 E . Broadway 67162 150 —124 S. W a s h i n g t o n 163 —5201 W. 7Bth St. 66208 —212 N . W e s t St. 67203 168 172 —122 South Main St. 67460 187 —6th & Pine S t s . 66762 195 —11th & Main S t s . 67601 201 —104% W. Main St. 67110 222 —N. Central Ave. 67801 225 —214 W. 14th St. 66612 246 — 4 0 3 % N . Main St. 67846 265 — 1 2 3 % S. Main St. 67124 271 — 1 7 3 2 % N . 25th St. 66102 272 —803 N . 7 t h St. 66101 297 —10161/2 W a s h i n g t o n St. 66737 303 —328 E. F i r s t St. 67202 67701 306 —215 N . Franklin 67449 307 —108 S. Broadway 311- —Kearney Ave. 66027 —320% S. Broadway 67202 313 —10th & Main S t s . 67335 321 —1422 S. 30th St. 66106 322- —124 N . Vine St. 67544 331 —6161 Slater 66202 333- — 1 0 8 % N . Ash St. 67147 364- —9431 S. 63rd St. E a s t — 6 7 0 3 7 365 —2024 Quindaro Blvd. 66104 369- —1900 J a m e s St. 66604 385- —3755 E. Douglas Ave. 67208 433- —8109 Overland P a r k Drive 66204 436 —25th & New J e r s e y S t s . 66102 438- —14th & A d a m s 67501 445- —401 S. Seneca St. 67213 450-

1975-76

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

265

DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS Year of Service

Name and Lodge Membership

D a t e of Death

Richard R. Rees, Leavenworth No. 2 11-19-1875 1860 George H. Fairchild, St. John No. 26 9-14-1898 1861-65 Jacob Saqui, Washington No. 5 6-14-1867 1866-67 Moses S. Adams, King Solomon No. 10 12-25-1900 1868-70 John H. Brown, King Solomon No. 10 3-12-1893 1871-72 John M. Price, Washington No. 5 10-30-1900 1873-74 Owen A. Bassett, Acacia No. 9 7-19-1896 1875 Isaac B. Sharp, Wyandotte No. 3 6-21-1884 1876 Jacob D. Rush, Rising Sun No. 8 10-26-1904 1877 John Guthrie, ' Orient No. 51 7- 1-1906 1878 Edwin D. Hillyer, ' Valley Falls No. 21 12-11-1892 1879-80 Joseph D. McCleverty, Rising Sun No. 8 5-30-1904 1881-82 William Cowgill, Constellation No. 95 6-19-1889 1883 George S. Green, Lafayette No. 16 5-19-1905 1884 James Jay Buck, Emporia No. 12 9-04-1917 1885 Matthew M. Miller, Clay Center No. 134 11-29-1918 1886 Silas E. Sheldon, Topeka No. 17 4-19-1900 1887 Henry C. Cook, Adams No. 63 6-12-1898 1888 Watson M. Lamb, Sterling No. 171 8-13-1924

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1889 1890 1891 1892 1893

George C. Kenyon, Benevolent No. 98 4-13-1919 John C. Postlethwaite, Lafayette No. 16 11-26-1910 Andrew M. Callaham, Topeka No. 17 7-13-1902 David B. Fuller, Fidelity No. 106 5-17-1915 William D. Thompson, Minneapolis No. 143 3-05-1903

Mt. Muncie Mountain Grove

Leavenworth Bridgeport, Conn.

Mt. Vernon

Atchison

Canon City . . C a n o n City, Colo. Mt. Muncie

Learenworth

Oak Hill

Atchison

Oak Hill

Lawrence

Wood lawn . . . . Kansas City, Ks. Mt. Hope

San Diego, Calif.

Topeka Topeka Valley Falls Rose Hill Section . .Valley Falls Evergreen

Ft. Scott

Fredonia

Sun Set

Manhattan

Maplewood

..Emporia

Mt. Hope Lakeview

Topeka Cleveland, O h i o

Oswego

Sunset Mem. Park

Cremated

...Hoquiam, Wash.

Seattle,

Wash.

Wallace

Jewell

Topeka

Greenwood County

Eureka

Highland

Minneapolis

266 Year of Service

1894

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E Name and Lodge Membership

Date of Death

Cemetery

March

Location

George W. Clark, Royal No. 192 3-31-1934 Fairlawn Okla. City, Okla. 1895. James H . McCall, Wichita No. 99 8-11-1925 Highland Wichita 1896 Chiles C. Coleman, Clay Center No. 134 3-05-1911 Clay Center Clay Center 1897 . William M. Shaver, Magnolia No. 231 7-06-1916 Mt. Hope Topeka 1898 Maurice L. Stone, Wamego No. 75 5-23-1921 Wamego City Wamego 1899 Henry C. Loomis, Winfield No. 110 10-14-1905 Union Winfield 1900 Charles J. Webb, Siloam No. 225 1-03-1928 Nortonville Nortonville 1901 Perry M . Hoisington, Magnolia No. 231 3-21-1933 Greenwood Newton 1902 Thomas E. Dewey, Benevolent No. 98 6-09-1906 Abilene Abilene 1903 Bestor G. Brown, Siloam No. 225 7-10-1917 Topeka Topeka 1904 Thomas G. Fitch, Old Mission Albert Pike N o . 303 3-12-1928 Mausoleum Wichita 1905 Samuel R. Peters, Newton No. 142 4-12-1910 Greenwood Newton 1906 Thomas L. Bond, J o h n H. Brown No. 216 7-29-1938 Gypsum Hill Salina 1907 Edward W. Wellington, Ellsworth No. 146 2-18-1925 Ellsworth Ellsworth 1908 Henry E. Mason, Tyrian No, 246 5-04-1927 Mt. Hope Topeka 1909 Fred Washbon, H a r p e r No. 206 7-12-1914 H a r p e r Harper 1910 Marion K. Brundage, Ellsworth No. 146 7-18-1936 Russell Russell 1911 Alex A. Sharp, L a m e d No. 167 12-06-1942 Carlisle Carlisle, Penna. 1912 William E. Hutchison, Santa Fe No. 312 4-05-1952 Valley View Garden City 1913 Elrick C. Cole, Gt. Bend No. 15 2-04-1938 Gt. Bend City Great Bend 1914 Charles H . Chandler, Orient No. 51 12-18-1917 Bazaar Bazaar 1915 William L. Burdick, Lawrence No. 6 6-11-1946 Swan Point . . . . P r o v i d e n c e , R.I. 1916 Giles H. Lamb, Gilead No. 144 11-19-1937 Yates Center Yates Center 1917 Charles E. Lobdell, L a m e d No. 167 1-29-1949 Hanover Hanover, N.J. 1918 William I. Stuart, Troy No. 55 11-27-1925 Mt. H o p e Hiawatha

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GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S Name and l-.odge Membership

Owen J. Wood, Siloam No. 225 Hugh P. Farrelly, Cedar No. 103 Ben S. Paulen, Constellation No. 95 John McCuUagh, Galena No. 194 Richard E. Bird, Albert Pike No. 303 Elmer F. Strain, Orient No. 51 Charles A. Loucks, Emerald No. 289 J o h n W. Nielson, St. John No. 113 Charles N. Fowler, Salina No. 60 Ferris M. Hill, Emporia No. 12 George F. Beezley, Girard No. 93 Jay B. Kirk, lola No. 38 J. Forrest Ayres, Greenleaf No. 232 John M. Kinkel, Reno No. 140 George O. Foster, Lawrence No. 6 Otto R. Souders, Wichita No. 99 James H. Wendorff, King Solomon No. 10 Charley B. Erskine, Preston No. 283 Henry S. Buzick Sylvan Grove No. 359 Claud F. Young, Rising Sun No. 8 Arthur H . Strickland, K a w No. 272 Roscoe E. Peterson, L a m e d No. 167 James H. Trice, Delta No. 77 Harry D. Evans, Eureka No. 88 Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville No. 371

Date of Death

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Cemetery

Location

10-18-1937 Topeka

Topeka

11-17-1926 Elmwood

Chanute

7-11-1961 Fredonia

Fredonia

12-06-1937 Mt. Hope

Webb City, Mo.

1-10-1955 Maple Grove 10-05-1956 Mt. Hope

(Abbey)

\yichita Topeka Lakin Concordia Salina Emporia Girard lola Greenleaf Wichita Lawrence Wichita Leavenworth Cimarron Sylvan Grove Ft. Scott

9-29-1971 Highland Park . .Kansas City Ks. 2-05-1974 L a m e d 6-08-1970 Highland

Lamed Medicine Lodge

5-16-1952 Pleasanton

Pleasanton

1-15-1965

Macksville

Farmington

268 Year of Service

1947 1948 1950 1951 1953 1955

PROCEEDINGS

Name and Lodge Membership

James H . Stewart, Jr., Albert Pike No. 303 E. Glenn Robison, Hebron No. 314 Lynn R. Brodrick, Marysville No. 91 Clarence G. Nevins, St. Bernard No. 222 D . Bruce Newton, Albert Pike No. 303 Scott E. Kelsey,

Topeka No. 17 1956 1962

Karl J. Baumgartner, Goodland No. 321 Armand H . Bishop, Parsons No. 117

Date of Death

THE

Cemetery

March

Location

9-18-1965 Maple Grove

Wichita

1-11-1964 Gridley

Gridley

1-29-1958 Marysville

Marysville

5-26-1961 Maple Grove

Wichita

7-02-1966 Wichita Park

Wichita

4-15-1971 Topeka

Topeka

8-28-1973 Goodland 2-03-1968 Memorial Lawn

Goodland Parsons

(Above information compiled by R.'. W.'- Robert H. Arnold, Deputy Grand Master 1974-1975. T h e Grand Lodge of Kansas is deeply indebted to him for the more than a year of time spent in gathering the above information).

DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS John A. Ferrell—died June 21, 1922 B. Harold Groff—died October 28, 1950 Robert E. Ferguson—died May 7, 1970

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LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS AND ADDRESSES 1934—^James A. Gassier Warren Hotel McPherson 67460 1942- -Cline C. Curtiss 280 S. Grant Colby 67701 1 9 4 3 - -Charles S. McGinness P.O. Box 1217 Topeka 66601 1949- -William H . Harrison 10036 Lancaster Drive Sun City, Arizona 85351 1952- - S . Allan Daugherty 401 S. Seneca Wichita 67213 1954- -Floyd S. Ecord P.O. Box 188 Burlington 66839 1957- - R i c h a r d L. Becker P.O. Box 483 Coffeyville 67337 1958- - E a r l R. Brown P.O. Box 397 Plains 67869 1959- —Addison C. Irby 710 W. 8th St. Fort Scott 66701 1960- —Ray W. Kinzie Woodlawn Care Home 1600 S. Woodlawn Wichita 67207 1961- —John H . Murray 1020 S. 4th St. Leavenworth 66048 1963- - B e n W. Graybill P.O. Box 6 Shawnee Mission 66201

1964—Arthur C. Hodgson Box 666 Lyons 67554 1965- - O w e n E. Hodgson 660 Highland Ave. Sahna 67401 1966- —William E. Montgomery 106 N. Main Syracuse 67878 1967- -William E. Bradford 707 Vine Wamego 66457 1968- —Thomas C. R a u m , Jr. 71 Mission R o a d Wichita 67207 1969- - C a r r o l l C. Arnett 1308 West Central El Dorado 67042 1970- - H . Jackson Staton P.O. Box 85 St. John 67576 1971- —Robert D . Caplinger R.F.D. 2 Effingham 66023 1972- —Richard D . Kelsey R.F.D. 1 Rossville 66533 1973- —J. Fred Williamson 310 South Purdy Lyons 67554 1974- —Forrest D . Haggard 7600 West 75th St. Overland Park 66204 1975- —Robert H . Arnold P.O. Box 122 Alma 66401

GRAND TREASURERS 1856—Beverlin Beck 1857—Isaac N. Roberts 1858-1891—Christian Beck 1892-1902—R. E. Tornngton 1903-1909—Albert Sarbach

1910-1933—W. Frank March 1934-1937—John McCullagh 1938-1961—Ben S. Paulen 1961-1968—Floyd A. Palmer 1968—William E. Montgomery

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GRAND 1856— C . T . Harrison 1857-1860—Charles Mundee 1861-1870—Erasmus T. Carr 1871-1893—^John H . Brown Interim Grand Secretary May 1, 1893-Feb. 22, 1894 — M a t t h e w M. Miller 1894-1928—Albert K. Wilson

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SECRETARIES 1929-1953—Elmer F. Strain 1954-1958—Arthur H . Strickland 1959-1971—Charles S. McGinness Interim Grand Secretary May 13-July 31, 1971 —Ben W. Graybill 1971'—Albert O. Arnold, Jr.

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT N O T CHARTERED Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver L o d g e ) , 1860; Englevale, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Lecompton (Geary), 1857; Leota, 1878; Lindsborg, 1884; Lindsay (Friendship), 1868; Opolis, 1855; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927.

LODGES 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; Owen A. Bassett No. 367, with Pittsburg No. 187, 1911; 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; Bluff City No. 313, 1897; Bluff City No. 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No. 190, 1937 Brookville No. 209, 1963; Bucklin No. 325. 1896; Cato No. 153, with Fariing ton (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Burrton No. 182, with Halstead No. 46, 1969 Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) No. 164, 1894; Chanute (King David) No. 416, with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Clifford (W/jitewater No 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1867; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 1879; Codell N o 418, with Paradise No. 290, Plainville, 1968; C o m i n g No. 13, with Seneca N o 39, 1968; Coyville No. 57, 1955; Dearfield No. 432, with Lakin (Emerald) N o 289, 1965; Delavan No. 375, with Kansas No. 307, 1936; Edwardsville (Com posite) No. 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; Ebson (Salem) No. 228, 1939; Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard No. 93, 1932; Fostoria No. 392 with Westmoreland No. 257, 1974 Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892; Fort Scott (Rising Sun) No. 46, with Burbon No. 8, 1878 Fort Gibson (Elpha) No. 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory 1878; Freeport No. 389, with Stohrville No. 368, 1971; Garfield No. 235 with Ashlar No. 344, 1972; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1852; Gove City No. 302 and Grainfield No. 381, to form Gove County No. 302, 1965; Greeley No. 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Granda No. 53, name changed and lodged moved to Wetmore No. 53, 1883; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937, Grinnell No. 448 with Oakley No. 253, 1973; Hamlin No. 185, with Hiawatha No. 35, 1975, Hanover (Star) No. 69, 1919; Havensville No. 34, with Onaga No. 188, 1964; Hiawatha (Triune) No.

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216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1862; Ida No. 170, 1881; Indianola No. 34, (later. Great L i g h t ) , 1887; Irving No. 112, with Blue Rapids No. 169, 1958; Isable No. 400, with Delta (Medicine Lodge) No, 77, 1973; Kanorado No. 443, with Goodland No. 321, 1960; Kensington No. 405, with Western Star No. 174, 1973; Kickapoo (Potter) No. 4, with Easton No. 4 5 , 1973; Kingsdown No. 447, with Bucklin (Grandview) No. 376, 1965; Kirwin No. 175, with Phillipsburg No. 184, 1967; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Landmark (Mound Valley) No. 218, with Altamont No. 69, 1973; Leavenworth (dispensation Landmark, charter St. J o h n s ) , 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 No. 170, with Frontier No. 104, 1962; Louisburg No. 180, 1894; Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Marquette No. 353, with Lindsborg No. 397, 1967; Milan No. 255, with Argonia No. 285, 1968; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 4 3 , 1875; Moundridge No. 346, with Galva No. 251, 1968; Mt. Pleasant No. 58, 1888; Morrill No. 373, with Hamlin No. 185, 1969; Nemah'a No. 13 (Corning), with Seneca No. 39, 1968; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (Changed to I o n i c ) , 1879; Nevada City (Navada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; New Albany No. 8 1 , with Constellation No. 95, 1973; 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; Olive No. 350, with Vesper No. 136, 1972; 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, 1971; Paris No. 22, 1871; Piper No. 385 with Delaware No. 96, 1937; Parkerville No. 168, with Dwight No. 374, 1937; PerryviUe (Perry) No. 52, 1877; Piper No. 385, with Delaware No. 96, Pomona No. 138, 1901; Potwin No. 228, with Towanda No. 30, 1969; Powhattan No. 363, with Hiawatha No, 35, 1971; Pretty Prairie No. 428, with Cable No. 299, 1967; Rosalia No. 434, with Leon (Joppa) No. 223, 1961; Randall No. 304, with Jewell No. 11, 1966; 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; Scranton No. 407, with Carbondale No. 70, 1971; Seneca No. 39, 1875; Severance No. 313, with Smithton No, 1, 1951; Shawnee No, 54, 1928; Smoky Valley No, 209, with Salina No, 60, 1967; Saltville No, 59 ( B a r n a r d ) , with Lincoln No, 154, 1973; Soldier No, 240, with Circleville No, 20, 1967; Springdale No, 152, 1887; Stanton No. 18, 1963; 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 H u r No. 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) No. 181, 1885; Twin Springs Lodge No. 61 changed to LaCygne Lodge No. 6 1 , and moved to LaCygne, 1870; Tyro No. 386, with Caney No. 324, 1966; U r b a n a No. 239, with Erie No. 76, 1969; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Vermillion No. 320, with Frankfort No. 67, 1968; Virginia City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Montana, 1886; Waldron No. 377, with Anthony No. 200, 1957; Wallace No. 318 moved to Winona, 1961; Walton No. 323, 1895; Westph'alia (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. 98, with Adelphia No. 110. 1903.

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GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE W I T H T H E GRAND LODGE O F K A N S A S ; A L S O T H E N A M E S AND A D D R E S S E S O F G R A N D SECRETARIES Alabama—Penson R. Graham, P.O. Box 6195, Montgomery 36106 Arizona—James M. King, 345 West Monroe, Masonic Temple, Phoenix 85003 Arkansas—Jack B. D o n h a m , Albert Pike Memorial Temple, 700 Scott St., Little Rock 72201 California—Edward H . Siems, 1111 California St., San Francisco 94108 Colorado—Dean C. Settle, 1130 Panorama Drive, Colorado Springs 80904 Connecticut—William Campbell, P.O. Box 250, Wallingford 06492 Delaware—James B. Kilvington, 818 Market St., Wilmington 19801 Dist. of Columbia—William H . Minnick, Masonic Temple, 801 13th N.W. Washington 20005 Florida—William A. Whitcomb, P.O. Box 1020, Jacksonville 32202 Georgia—Carl F . Lester, 811 Mulberry, Macon 31201 Idaho—Gifford R. Shaffer, P.O. Box 1677, Boise 83701 Illinois—Paul R. Stephens, P.O. Box 110, Rushville 62681 Indiana—Dwight L. Smith, Masonic Temple, Indianapolis 46204 Iowa—Charles T . Jackson, P.O. Box 279, Cedar Rapids 52406 Kentucky—J. C. McClanahan, 1000 S. 4th St., Louisville 40203 Louisiana—D. Peter Laguens, Jr., 1300 Masonic Temple, New Orleans 70130 Maine—Peter C. Schmidt, 415 Congress, Portland 04111 Maryland—Stanley R. Uppercue, 205 N. Charles St., Masonic Temple, Baltimore 21201 Massachusetts—Robert P. Beach, 186 Tremont, Boston, 02111 iviicuigaii—jxuycc I:J. ouiixaa, ivAaawim- x i.ii»t^*x-, *,^^ i^. * ulton, V:rra.ric: i^,apzu2 49502 Minnesota—Harvey R. Hansen, St. Paul Masonic Center, 200 East Plato Blvd., St. Paul 55107 Mississippi—T. K. Griffis, Box 1030, Meridian 39301 Missouri—Frank A. Arnold, 3681 Lindell, St. Louis 63108 Montana—Donald W. Schenck, P.O. Box 1158, Helena 59601 Nebraska—Norris W. Lallman, 201 Masonic Temple, O m a h a 68102 Nevada—Royal D. Crowell, Box 186, Gardnerville 89401 New Hampshire—Robert H. Danelson, P.O. Box 299, Concord 03301 New Jersey—Edward Rainey, P.O. Box 460, Buriington 08016 . New Mexico—Ronald A. Brinkman, P.O. Box 25004, Albuquerque 87125 New York—Wendell K. Walker, Masonic Hall, 71 West 23rd St., New York 10010 North Carolina—Robert P. Dudley, P.O. Box 6506, Raleigh 27628 North Dakota—Harry E. Senske, Masonic Temple, 201 14th Ave. North, Fargo 58102 Ohio—Robert A. Hinshaw, Jr., Box 629, Worthington 43085 O k l a h o m a — C . W. Reese, P.O. Box 1019, Guthrie 73044 Oregon—W. Dexter Elliott, P.O. Box 96, Forest Grove 97116 Pennsylvania—William A. Carpenter, Masonic Temple, O n e North Broad St., Philadelphia 19107 Puerto Rico—Jorge Guzman Germain, P.O. Box 8385, Santurce, Puerto Rico 00910 R h o d e Island—Albert W. Abramson, 388 Hillard Ave., Warwick 02866 South Carolina—H. Dwight McAlister, 1401, Senate St., Columbia 29201 South Dakota-^Lawrence J. Larson, P.O. Box 468, Sioux Falls 57101

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Tennessee—John R. Stracener, Box 216, Nashville 37202 Texas—Harvey C. Byrd, P.O. Box 446, Waco 78203 Utah—Marven H . Clayton ( A c t ' g ) , Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City 84102 Vermont—D. Burleigh Smalley, Jr., Masonic Temple, P.O. Box 443, Burlington 05401 Virginia—John P. Stokes, P.O. Box 27345, Richmond 23261 Washington—Edward L. Bennett, 47 St. Helena Ave., Tacoma 98402 West Virginia—Julian B. Hollingsworth, P.O. Box 2346, Charleston 25328 Wisconsin—Doyn Inman, 1123 N. Astor St., Milwaukee 53202 Wyoming—Marcus R. Nichols, P.O. Box 459, Casper 82601 FOREIGN GRAND SECRETARIES Alberta—M. P. Dunford, 330 12th Ave. S.W., Calgary Argentina—Alci Biades Lappas, Cangallo 1242, R28, Buenos Aires Austria—Hans Kloser-Homma, 12, A-1019, Wien, I, Dorotheergasse 12 Belgium—Herman Buskens, Grand Lodge Belgium, Rueroyale 215, Boite 2, B-1000 Bruxelles Bolivia—Bernardo H u r t a d o Navarro, Postal No. 564, L a Paz Brazil (Amazonas and A c r e ) — M a n d e l D a Silva Matos, Av. Joaquim Nabuco 1842A Brazil (Bahia)—D. Menzes do Nacemento, R u a Carlos, Gomes 2 1 , Salvador Brazil (Ceara)—Wilson Achilles D a Silva, Caixa Postal 76, Fortaleza, Ceara Brazil (Goias)—Aide Alencar Filho, Rva No. 8, No. 607, Claixa 332, Goiania Brazil (Mato Grosso)—Rubens Cardoso, Caixa Postal 130, Campo Grande M a t o Grosso Brazil (Minas Gerais)—Sergio A. Ivanenko, Caixa Postal 5, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Brazil ( P a r a i b a ) — O d e m a r Nacre Gomes, R u a Duque de Caixa 260, Joao Pessoa, Paraiba Brazil (Parana)—Antonio Andre Jansson, Caixia Postal 1363, Guritiba, P a r a n a Brazil (Piaui)—Raimundo Alves da Silva, R u a Almirante Tamandare, 797 Caixa Postal 10, Teresina Brazil (Rio de Janerio)—^Joad Pires da Costa Ribeiro, Postal 122, Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Parana)—Antonio Andre Jansson, Caixa Postal 1363, Guritiba, P a r a n a Brazil ( P i a u i ) - ^ R a i m u n d o Alves da Silva, R u a Almirante Tamandare, 797 Caixa Postal 10, Teresina Brazil (Rio de J a n e r i o ) — J o a d Pires da Costa Riberio, Postal 122, Rio de Janerio Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul):—Kurt Max Hauser, Caixa Postal 683, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande d o Sul Brazil (Santa Catarina)—Sergio Boppre, Caixa Postal 247, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina Brazil (Sao Paulo—Antonio Pedro Das Santos, Temple Masonico, R v a Solo Joayvim 138, 81508, Sao Paulo British Columbia—^David M. Taylor, 1495 West 8th Ave. Vancouver 9, B.C. Canada ( O n t a r i o ) — J . A. Irvine, P.O. Box 217, Hamilton, Ontario Chile—Dr. J u a n B. Reyes Macaya, Casilla 2867, Santiago China—George W. Chen, 10, Lane 201, Changan East Road, Section 2, Taipei, Taiwan Columbia—Allan R. Carinaldi, Apartado Aero 595, Cucuta Costa Rica—Enrique Chaves Bolanos, P.O. Box 10060 San Jose

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C u b a — E d u a r d o R. Lopez Bobadilla, Masonic G r a n d Lodge, Havana Denmark—Eigil Hanberg, 23 Blegdamsvej, Copenhagen Ecuador—Dr. Carlos Cucalon, Masonic Temple, P.O. Box 932, Guayaquil El Salvador—Herman Contreras Rodriguez, 8 a, Avenida Sur 126, San Salvador England—James W. Stubbs, Freemason's Hall, Gt. Queens St., London, W.C. 2 Finland—Paavo Heikkila, Grand Lodge Finland, Kasarmikatu 16 D SF 00130 Helsinki 13 F r a n c e — ( N a t ' l Grand Lodge) Yves Trestournel, 65 Boulevard Bineau 92200, Neuilly-sur Seine Germany—Gerd Honisch, 1, Berlin 3 1 , Emser Str 12-13 Greece—George Sergopoulos, Tektonikan Idayma, 19 Acharnon St., Athens (19) Guatemala—Lauro A. Rivera Flores, Apartado 34, Guatemala City, C. A. Honduras—Abel Villacorta Cisneros, P.O. 336, Tegucigalpa Iceland—Jon Skulason, Frimurrarrareglan a Island, Borgartun 4, Reykjavik I n d i a — P . M. Sundaram, Freemason's Hall, Janpath, P.O. Box 681, New Delhi 1 I r a n — A h m a d Aliabadi, P.O. Box 11, 1777 T e h r a n Ireland—J. O. Harte, Freemason's Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin Israel—J. Bar-Ner, P.O. Box 2080, Tel-Aviv Italy (Grand Orient)—Giuseppe Telaro Campagna, Palazzo Guistiniani 5, 00186, Rome Japan—Floyd J. Robertson, 1-3 Shibakoen, 4-chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105 Luxembourg—Rene Bregorius, Grand Lodge of Luxembourg 62 R. F . Gangler, Luxenbourg Manitoba—John L. Rankin. Mexico—(Baja California)—Fernando Cesena Castro, Apartado 57, Tecate, Baja, California Mexico ( C a m p e c h e ) — O m a r C. Olivera, Apartado Postal No. 17, Campeche Mexico (Cosmos)—Jesus Lyoa A., Calle Libertad No. 1004, Apartado 171, Chihauhau, Chih Mexico (Del Pacifico)—Inocencio Hicuera Verdugo, Apartado Postal 20, Guavmas, Sonora Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—Sergio Mene Trevino, Apt. 309, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—Jose Mendoza Alfaro, Apartado Postal No. 104, San Luis Potosi Mexico (Tamaulipas)—Armando Garcia Pena, Apartado Postal No. 419, Tampico, Tamaulipas Mexico ( Y o r k ) — M i n o M. Covo, P.G.M., Apartado Postal No. 1986, Mexico, D. F. Netherland—Dr. E. A. Boerenbeker, 22 Fluwelen Burgviral 22, The Hague New Brunswick—Albert C. Lemmon, P.O. Box 430, St. John New South Wales—R. G. Connon, T h e Masonic Hall, P.O. Box A., 259 Sydney South 2000 New Zealand—P. J. Oliver, P.O. Box 6439, .Wellington 1 Nicaragua—Greg A. Tapia, P.O. Box 102, Managua Norway—Rolf Sopler, Freemason's Hall, Nedre Vollgate 19, Oslo Nova Scotia—Harold F. Sipprell, P.O. Box 214, Halifax P a n a m a — J u a n E. Barrera, Jr., P.O Box 84, P a n a m a City Peru—Gran Logia del Peru, P.O. Box 587, Lima I. Philippine Islands—Esteban Munarriz, 1440 San Marcelino, Manila Prince Edward Island—E. C. MacMillan, P.O. Box 337, Charlottetown

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Quebec—VV. G. Parker, 2295 St. Mark Ct., Montreal 25 (Canada) Queensland—V. I. Carter, Box K. G. P. O., Brisbane (Australia) Saskatchewan—E. A. Snell, Masonic Temple, 1930 Lome St.-, Regina Scotland—E. Stuart Falconer, 96 George St., Edinburgh 2 South Australia—J. H. R. Garde, Freemason's Hall, North Terrace, Adelaide Sweden—Kjell Edstrom, 111 48 Stockholm, Blasieholmsgatan 6. Stockholm C Switzerland—Herman Nevkomm, Brurgasse 30, 3011 Berne Tasmania—H. A. Wilkinson, 44 Harrington St., Hobart Turkey—Ziya Umur, Masonic Hall Nuruziya Sokak 25, Beyoglue-Istanbul Venezuela—Rafael Gustavo Lopez, Este 3 No. 5, Apartado 2680, Caracas Victoria—Garnet W. Jackson, Masonic Centre of Victoria; 300 Albert S., East Melbourne (Australia) 3002 Western Australia—B. M. W. Bridgeman, P.O. Box 6015, Perth—Hays St., East 6000 GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S O F T H E GRAND LODGE O F GRAND J U R I S D I C T I O N S T O KANSAS

OTHER

Alabama—Ency F. Yeilding, 215 W. Irvine Ave., Florence 35630 Arizona—Robert F. Henderson, 3407 N. 24th Ave., Phoenix 85015 Arkansas—William Glasscock, 724 Scott, Little Rock 72201 Argentina—Atilio D. Grosso, Buenos Aires Austria—Robert Rosenbaum, A-1090 Wien 1, Dorotheergasse 12 Belgium—Andre Francois, 5 Rue Chene, 1030 Bruxelles Bolivia—Ian David Morgan, Casilla 564, LaPaz Brazil (Amazonas-Acre)—Valterio Alves Cavalcante, Rau Major Facundo No. 1266, Fortaleza Brazil (Brazilia)—Jose Freire Pereira, Caxi Postal 11-1138 Distrito Federal Brazil (Ceara)—Alfredo Riberio Soares, Manavs Brazil (Goias)—Geraldo Alves Carvalho, 90 Caixo, Postal 332, 74000 Goiania Go. Brazil (Mato Grasso) — Brazil (Minas Gerais)—Luiz Sayao DeFario, Faria Ave., Afonso Pena 908, Belo Horizonte Brazil (Paraiba)—Severino Macedo Paiva, Box 1, Joao Pessoa Brazil (Parana)—Elpido Silva, P.O. Box 1363, Curitiba Brazil (Piaui)—Salomeo X. Goncalves, P.O. Box 10, Teresina Brazil (Rio de Janerio)—Hely Franco Belmino, Rio de Janerio Brazil (Rio de Grande du S o l ) — K u r t Max Hauser, P.O. Box 683, Porto Alegre Brazil (Santa Caterina)—Marcos Alberto Von Bathen, No. 12, Calxa Postal 380, Lages, SC Brazil (Sao Paulo)—Manuel Nobrega Fernandes, Sao Paulo California—Burton O. Young, 11 Wendy Lane, Orinda 94556 Canada (Alberta)—Frederick S. Bird, 2532 Toronto, Crescent, Calgary Canada (Br. Columbia)—Fred Tomlinson, Ste. 50, 2780 Spencer Rd., Victoria Canada (Ontario)—Alan Broughton, 20 Coulson Ave., Sault St. Marie, Ontario Canada (Manitoba)—L. E. Ostrander, Ste. 411 East Tower 77, Winnepeg R3T3NG Canada (New Brunswick)—Fred S. P. Haycox, 109 Beaverbrook, St. John E2K2WB Canada (Nova Scotia)—Ira B. Lohnes, P.O. Box 55, Winsor, N.S.

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C a n a d a (Prince Edward I s l a n d ) — H e n r y Newcomer Birch, Port Hill, Northam, R.R. Canada ( Q u e b e c ) — K . W. Aldridge, 12487 Granger St., Pierre Fonds, 920 Canada (Sakatchewan)—W. J. Oliver, LeBret Chile—Juan Ponce de Leon Chavez, Casilla, Postal 284, Vina Del M a r China (Taiwan)—Sanford W. Chen, P.O. Box 758, Taipei Colorado—Herschel Perry, 705 S. Force, L a M a r 81052 Columbia—Armando Fuentes, Santa M a r t a Connecticut—R. Stanley Harrison, 100 High St, Bristol 06010 Costa Rica—Jorge Herrera, Alajuela Cuba—Enrique G. Alberoi, H a v a n a Delaware—C. Earle Shivery, 401 S. Board St., Middleton 19709 Denmark—Wille G. Krough Poulsen, 23 Belgdamsvej, Copenhagen District of Columbia—William H. Rohrman, 3051 I d a h o Ave. N.W., 20018 Dominican Republic—Dr. Carlos Cocalon, P.O. Box 932, Guayaquil El Salvador— England—Col. George T. Kelway, St. Ann's Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire Finland—Holger Linnpaa Rauhankatu, 6A, Helsinki Florida—Grant G. Glider, 4 N.E. 111th St., Miami Shores 33153 France (Nat' Grand Lodge) — Georgia—James M. Head, 7514 Elliot Road, Jonesboro 30236 Germany—Gerde Hoenisch, 1 Berlin 45, Lichterfelds Boathstrasse 4 Greece—Anastase Kofiniotis, 26 Skoufa St. Athens 136 Guatemala—Humberto Elias Solorzano, P.O. Box 34, Guatemala City (C. A.) Honduras—Rene Sagastume, Tegucigalpa, (C. A.) Iceland—Thorsteinn Bernardsson, Borgorton 4, Reykjavik I d a h o — F r a n k Morford, Bovill 83806 I n d i a — M . Rajagoplan, 9 South St., West C.I.T., Nagar, Madras 35 Illinois—^John A. Lombardi 5554 Wilson Ave., Chicago 60630 Indiana—Dale A. Anderson, Clayton 46118 I r a n — M o h a m m a d Hassan Afghami, P.O. Box 11, 1777 Tehran Ireland—Norman A. Peilow, Freemason's Hall, Dublin 2 Israel—Aaron Rosenfeld, Haifa Italy (Grand O r i e n t ) — G . B. Aldo Baera, Via Giustiniani, 5 Roma Japan—Katsumi Inabo, Bldg. 13, Shiba Kakae Cho, Minoto-Ku, Tokyo Kentucky—William L. Rice, R F D No. 1, Versailles 40383 Louisana—E. G. Fisher, 120 M o u n d St., New Orleans 70124 Luxembourg—Roland Lacaf, 40 Esplanade, Diekirch Maine—Charles E. Briggs, 21 Walpole St., Norwood 02062 Maryland—Norman P. Walters, 1001 Middleford Rd., Seaford, Deleware 19973 Massachusetts—Robert N. Alger, 142 Lakeside Dr., Centerville 02632 Mexico (Baja California) — Mexico (Campeche) — Mexico (Cosmos)—Eduardo Vidal Loya, Apartado 117, Libertad 1004, Chihuahua Mexico (Del Pacifico) — Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—Field C. Mireles, Monterrey Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—Anelrao S. Gonza, Apartado Postal 104 Mexico (Tamaulipas)—Reuben A. Martinez, M a t a Moros Mexico (York)—Frederico W. Van Son, Calle Morena, 406, Mexico 12, D. F. Michigan—Royce E. Curlis, 233 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids 49502 Minnesota—Samuel K. Dickinson, 12 S. 5th St., Aurora 55705 Missouri—J. Morgan Donelson, Princeton, 64673

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Mississippi—Charles H . Powell, R F D No. 1, Box 114, Vardaman 38878 Montana—Sheldon Rediske, Baker 59313 Nebraska—Glenn F. Sperry, P.O. Box 123, Clay Center 68939 Netherlands—G. Tanis Van Kebwichver, Schoorlaan 25510, Groningen New Hampshire—Benson F. Howard, Bartlett 03812 New Jersey—Julius W. Lodgek, 213 Fern Ave., CoUlngswood 08108 New South Wales—A. A. Kennedy, 113 Middle Harbor Road, Lindfield East 2070 New York—Ralph C. Whitbeck, 9071 W. 2nd St., New York City 10003 New Zeland—A. R. White, 27 Little John St., Hillsborough, Aukland 4 Nevada—Larry E. Wallace, 2312 Kirk Ave, Las Vagas 89101 Nicaragua—Anibal Garcia Lagaespada, Managua (C. A.) ' North Carolina—Joel J. Faulk, 334 Chillingworth Lane, Charlotte 28211 North Dakota—Leland E. Fett, 2507 9th St., South Fargo 58102 Norway—Froystein Halvorsen, Ivar Aaaens vei 26, Vinderen pr. Also Ohio—James J. Harbage, 1120 Morning Dr., Worthington 43085 Oklahoma—C. W. Reese, P.O. Box 1019, Guthrie 73044 Oregon—Karl L. Arney 276 R a n c h Road, North Bend 97459 Panama—Socrates Rois Mendez, Apartado 84, Panama Phillipine Islands—Victorino C. Daroya, 1440 San Marcelino, Manila Peru—Carlos Valasquez, Cassila 587, Lima Puerto Rico—Pedro Rojas, G P O 1616, San Juan 00936 Queensland—J. F. Stevenson, Box 407, K G P O Brisbane 4000 GPO Rhode Island—G. Harvey Faulkner, 10 Highland Road, Sanderstown 32874 Scotland—Alastaire N. Russell, 34 Rose Ave., Morayshire South Australia—L. H. Ferrar, 24 Mingare Ave., Stoneyfell 5066 South Carolina—J. Ray Dawkins, 1525 Harrington, New Berry 29108 South Dakota—William E. Mitchell, Plankinton 57368 Sweden—Torsten Hanstrom, Wittstocksgatan 9, Ssockholm Switzerland (Alpina)—Jean Charles Huget, Alt Landstsr 109, C H - 8 8 0 3 , Ruchlikon Tasmania—H. B. Fowler, 20 Delamere Crescent, Launceston Tennessee—William R. Patton, Jr., 622 Vinton, Erwin 37650 Texas—W. B. Ball, P.O Box 12526, 2515 McCullough, San Antonio 78212 Turkey—Safa Dikmen, Nuruziya No. 25, Istanbul Utah—Eric A. Bjorklund, 916 S. 12th E, Salt Lake City 84105 Vermont—Earl S. Wright, P.O. Box 520, Rutland 05701 Venezuela—Nicanor Garcia Baptista, Apartado Postal 927, Caracas Victoria—J. S. Shilliday, 300 Albert St., East Melbourne 3002 Virginia—John P. Stoges, 4326 Pawnee Road, Richmond 23225 Washington—Mark E. Anway, P.O. Box 1244, Bellingham 98225 Western Australia—George Clifton Kinsman, 57 Wesley St., North Perth West Virginia—Milton E. Brookman, 506 Reynolds, Princeton 24740 Wisconsin—Carl W. Skoog, 3818 W. Helena Ave., Milwaukee 53209 GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S O F T H E GRAND L O D G E O F T O O T H E R GRAND J U R I S D I C T I O N S

KANSAS

Alabama—W. Nolan Artz, Seneca State Bank, 3193 S. Seneca, Wichita 67217 Arizona—William F. Mcintosh, 421 Lane, Clay Center 67432 Arkansas—Arthur M. Williams, P.O. Box 15, Arkansas City 67005 Argentina—Harold N. Nichols, 1968 N. 32nd St., Kansas City 66104 Austria—William Chapman, Oakley 67748

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March

Belgium—Fred E. Pechin, 3945 Ross Parkway, Wichita 67210 Bolivia—Floran A. Rodgers, P.O. Box 707, Wichita 67201 Brazil (Amazonas-Acre)—J Earl Oden, 2431 Washington St., Parsons 67357 Brazil (Brazillia)—Lewis C Carter, 411 S. M o n t a n a Holton 66434 Brazil ( C e a r a ) — N a t h a n G. Hibbs, 5841 W. Rocking Circle, Tucson, Arizona 85713 Brazil (Goias)—Benny L. Holloway, R E D No. 1, Narka 66960 Brazil ( M a t o Grasso)—J. Wayne Pipkin, P.O. Box 488, Cheney 67025 Brazil (Minas Gerais)—Richard L. Becker, P.O. Box 483, Coffeyville 67337 Brazil ( P a r a i b a ) — L a r r y L. Algott, R F D No. 4, M a n h a t t a n 66502 Brazil (Parana)—Floyd H. Coffman, R F D No. 3, Ottawa 66067 Brazil (Piaui)—Clayton J. Gonnell, Fall River 67047 Brazil (Rio de Janerio)—Carrol R. Dean, 626 S. Phillips, Salina 67401 Brazil (Rio de Grande du Sol)—Harold G. Swope, Yates Center 66783 Brazil (Santa Catarina)—Lyman H. Brown, P.O. Box 26, Browning, Montana 59417 Brazil (Sao Paulo)—Eugene E. Carlson, P.O. Box 1213, El Dorado 67042 California—Richard D . Kelsey, R F D No. 1, RossviHe 66533 C a n a d a (Alberta)—George H. Robinson, Burlington 66839 Canada (Br. Columbia)—William E. Montgomery, P.O. Box H H , Syracuse 67878 Canada ( O n t a r i o ) — R i c h a r d D. Overton, 6937 Grandview, Merriam 66204 C a n a d a ( M a n i t o b a ) — R a l p h E. Wilson, 3400 James, Topeka 66614 C a n a d a (New Brunswick)—Clarence W. Sills, Parker 66072 C a n a d a (Nova Scotia)—Thurman D. Miller, P.O. Box 208, Mound City 66056 C a n a d a (Prince Edward Island)—Kenneth W. Shreve, 2139 Bella Vista, Wichita 67203 Canada ( Q u e b e c ) — T h o m a s G. Raum, Jr., 71 Mission Rd., Wichita 67207 C a n a d a (Sakatchewan)—Alvin E. Hauserman, 515 W. 7th St., Junction City 66441 Chile—Walter H. Bcrger, Scandia 66960 China ( T a i w a n ) — O s c a r D. Smith, 802 E. Poplar, Olathe 66061 Colorado—J. Fred Williamson, 310 S. Purdy, Lyons 67544 Columbia—Alfred D. Van Tries 6949 Lowell Dr., Merriam 66203 Connecticut—William T. Schlichter, 403 Washington, Clay Center 67432 Costa Rica—Ralph D. Walker, R F D No. 1, Sharon Springs 67758 CubaDeleware—Tony E. Partridge, 5520 Chadwick, Fairway 66025 Denmark—William H. Harrison, 10036 Lancaster Dr., Sun City, Arizona 85351 District of Columbia—William E. Bradford, 707 Vine, Wainego 66547 Dominican Republic—Billy J. Beaver, 3 Wycklow, Overland Park 66207 Ecuador—Addison C. Irby, 710 W. 8th St., Ft. Scott 66701 El Salvador—John A. Schowalter, 303 Poplar, Halstead 67056 England—S. Allan Daugherty, 401 S. Seneca, Wichita 67213 Finland—Henry D. Parkinson, Scott City, 67871 Florida—Ray W. Kinzie, 1600 S. Woodlawn, Woodlawn Care Home, Wichita 67207 France (Nat'l Grand Lodge)—Leo J. Schisler, P.O. Box 393, Goodland 67735 Georgia—Elroy T. Tillotson, Morningside Manor, 602 Babcock, San Antonio Texas 78274 Germany—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., P.O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601 Greece—A. Franklin Baldwin, R F D No. 1, Box 34, Fontana 66026 Guatemala—Webster T . Bolin, 309 S.E. 3rd St., Newton 67114

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Honduras—Harvey L. Henderson, Satanta 67870 Iceland—H. Hubert Tuller, 1038 Hilltop, Lawrence 66044 Idaho—William J. Kirkham, 210 S. Poplar, Wichita 67211 India—Lester E. McConnell, 712 N. U t h St., Independence 67301 Illinois—Donald E. Vochatzer, Sr., 7844 Orville, Kansas City 66112 Indiana—Earl R. Brown, P.O. Box 397, Plains 67869 Iran— Ireland—Robert G. Jackson, 1620 Mac Vicar, Topeka 66604 Israel—Forrest D. Haggard, 7600 W. 75th St., Overland Park 66204 Italy (Grand O r i e n t ) — L . Eldon Gideon, R F D No. 6, Topeka 66608 Japan—Carrol C. Arnett, 1906 Arlington, El Dorado 67042 Kentucky—Jesse E. Bean, P.O. Box 192, Overbrook 66524 Louisana—Harry E. Crosswhite, 512 Iowa, Holton 66436 Luxenmbourg—William J. Yotter, Drawer C, Leoti 67861 Maine—Cecil F. Drake, P.O. 27, Norton 67654 Maryland—Paul E. Murphy, 8845 Horton, Overland Park 66207 Massachusetts—Vernon D. Martin, 311 W. 8th St., Concordia 66901 Mexico (Baja California)—Chester T . Kelsey, 3509 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 Mexico (Campeche)—James W. Robbins, 3218 Willard, Kansas City 66106 Mexico (Cosmos)—Carl A. Carlson, 2020 Washburn, Topeka 66604 Mexico (Del Pacifico)—Wilbur W. Rothe, 641 Morningside Drive, Salina 67401 Mexico (Nuevo L e o n ) — T h o m a s L. Francis, 2039 S. Estelle, Wichita 67211 Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—Damon M. Grimes, RFD No. 4, Paola 66071 Mexico (Tamaulipas)—John D. Cunningham, 309 Wilberforce, Norton 67654 Mexico (York)—Ben W. Graybill, P.O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission 66201 Michigan—Owen E. Hodgson, 660 Highland, Salina 67401 Minnesota—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, 1175 Collins, Topeka 66604 Missouri—H. Jackson Staton, P.O. Box 85, St. John 67576 Mississippi—James P. Brown, 1209 Ridge Rd., Atchison 66002 Montana—Paschal W. Lundy, Ness City, 67560 Nebraska—Richard H. Hart, 124 S. Kendall, Topeka 66606 Netherlands—Forrest B. Croll, 2711 Wood, Kansas City 66104 New Hampshire—James A. Gassier, Warren Hotel, McPherson 67460 New Jersey—Robert M. Riley, 1888 Armstrong, Kansas City 66102 New South Wales—Durwood C. Danielson, 223 W. 14th, Manhattan 66502 New York—E. Edward Cole, 1300 Isabe, Golden, Colorado 80401 New Zeland—Floyd S. Ecord, P.O. Box 188, Burlington 66839 Nevada—Frank M. Yeoman, P.O. Box 309, Kingman 67068 Nicaragua—Don C. Heminger, P.O. Box 613, Great Bend 67330 North Carolina—Chester B. Fullerton, 101 S. Main, Medicine Lodge 67104 North Dakota—Arthur C. Hodgson, P.O. Box 666, Lyons 67554 Norway—Roger C. Ward, 6816 W. 100th St., Shawnee Mission 66212 Ohio—John H. Murray, 1020 S. 4th St., Leavenworth 66048 Oklahoma—Basil C. Marhofer, Ness City, 67560 Oregon—Thomas J. Dunning, 1015 Laramie, Atchison 66002 Panama—James E. Taylor, Sharon Springs 67758 Phillipine Islands—James H . Trice, Jr., Medicine Lodge 67104 Peru—Woodrow W. Coleman, 328 E. Ist, Wichita 67202 Puerto Rico—Melburn C. Barnes, 725 N. 10th, Fredonia 66736 Queensland—Cline C. Curtiss, 280 S. Grant, Colby 67701 Rhode Island—J. Henry Reb, P.O. Box 307, Osawatome 66064 Scotland—Robert H. Arnold, P.O. Box 122, Alma 66401

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March

South Australia—Conrad F. Johnson, 217 S. 12th, Sabetha 66534 South Carolina—Chester L. Gilbert, 3455 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 South Dakota—Carroll D. Marker, P.O. Box 11, McLouth 66054 Sweden—P. Otto Stockhaus, Sharon Springs 67758 Switzerland (Alpina)—James W. Cleland, Wakeeney 67672 Tasmania—Charles D. Gallipeau, 2627 N. 43rd, Kansas City 66104 Tennessee—Charles Travis Spence, P.O. Box 312, Hutchinson 67501 Texas—K. Maynard Curts, 5236 Delmar, Shawnee Mission 66205 Turkey—William E. Cook, 5001 W. 63rd. Terr., Shawnee Mission 66202 U t a h — M a r i o n .Rathmel, 2917 N . Athenian, Wichita 67204 Vermont—^James E. Zimmerman, 1329 Kellam, Topeka 66616 Venezuela—Max W. Myers, P.O. Box 311, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093 Victoria—Lazarus Loeb, 216 Pine, Leavenworth 66048 Virginia—Glenn L. Knapp, 2747 Francis, Leavenworth 66048 Washington—William E. Bouge, 2946 Wayne, Apt 23, Topeka 66611 Western Australia—Charles S. McGinness, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601 West Virginia—Gerald L. Townsend, 6805 Mastin, Shawnee Mission 66203 Wisconsin—Robert D. Caplinger, R F D No. 2, Effingham 66023

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INDEX Address: M . ' . W.'. Robert H. Arnold Hon. Robert F. Bennett, Governor of Kansas Hon. William B. McCormick, Mayor of Topeka

24 4 4

Area Coordinators Awards Luncheon Biographical Sketch M-"- W . ' . Robert H . Arnold

7-8-195 169 203

Committees: Appointed Chairmen List of Members

196-198 2 196-198

Communications, Special Consolidations of Lodges: Hamlin No. 185 with Hiawatha No. 35

44-82 236 &'240

Deaths: This Juri.sdiction Other Jurisdictions Grand Lodge Family

215-231 232-233 135

Defunct Lodges

270-271

Distinguished Visitors to Grand Lodge District Deputy Grand Masters: Present at Grand Lodge List of Districts, Lodges therein Election: Appointment of Tellers Report of Tellers Installation Fifty Year Members Grand Lodge Officers: At Annual Communication Election of Installation List of Grand Lodge Special Comm.unications 1975-1976 Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries: American Jurisdictions Foreign Jurisdictions

5 8-9 194 208-214 173 176 193 119-127 4 176 193 2 44-82 272-273 273-275

282

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

Grand Master, M ' - W-'- Robert H. Arnold: Address Banquet, All Masonic Biography Portrait Presentation of P.GM. Jewel Visitations Grand Master, M-'- W-'- Ralph D . Walker: Address Announcement of Reception Introduction of Family a n d Friends Presentation of Gifts Grand Representatives: Of Kansas Near O t h e r Grand Lodges Of O t h e r Grand Lodges Near Kansas

March

24 177 203 1 199 38 199 ,. 200 199 200 277-280 275-277

Grand Secretary's Report

Grand Treasurer's Report

High School Essay Contest Winners Lodge Halls, Location of Lodges: Defunct List of : Directory of Outstanding 1975-1976 Represented at Annual Communication Not Represented at Annual Communication Snyposis of Returns Masons, Outstanding 1975-1976

167 & 177 264 270-271 241-263 43 15 133 234-240 42

Masonic Foundation: Report of the Director Report of the Secretary-Treasurer

138 137

Masonic H o m e : Report of the Administrator Report of the Secretary-Treasurer

145 158

Masonic Ser\'ices Association

192

Oklahoma Indian Degree Team

176

Past Grand Masters Association

206

Past Grand Masters: At Annual Communication Deceased Living

5 . . . 265-268 269

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Past Masters at Annual Communication

Per-Diem Checks Issued

128-132

Portraits: Appointive Officers 1975-1976

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202

M . ' . W.'. Robert H. Arnold

Bicentennial Items Brother Conrad F. Johnson

180 .'

179

Craft Lodge Room

82-A

Dedication of Flag Pole at Grand Lodge

82-B

Indian Degree Team from Oklahoma

176

Grand Lodge Building (updated 1976)

1-A

Proficiency Certificates 1975-1976

116-118

Reports of Committees o n : Bicentennial

180

Chartered Lodges and Lodges U / D

173

Church/Lodge Relations

184

Credentials Council of Administration

6 133

Finance

188

Foreign Relations

182

Grand Officers

134

Grand Lodge Publications

187

Jurisprudence

189

Masonic Education

161

Memorial Grave Markers .

186

Necrology

135

Public Schools

166

Ritualistic

183

Temple Building and Remodeling

175

Total Youth

167

Trials and Punishments

174

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GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF KANSAS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 1976-1977

Bicentennial: .Tames F . Withers. Chairman, .Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs 67758 Larry L. Algot, Ashlar Nofl. 344, B.F.D. No. 4, Stanhattan 66502 Roger S. Seicel, Old Mission No. 153. 8424 State Line Road. Leawood 66206 Damon M. Grimes, Paola No. 37. B.R. No. 4, Paola 66071 Van Doubek, Kilwinning No. 265, 624 K. School St. P r a t t 67124

Chartered Lodges and Lodges U / D : Fred A. Turpcn, Chairman, Keno No. 140, 1528 E . 6lh St., Hutchinson 67301 David E. Casey. Gove County No. 302. Orainfield 67737 Martin F . Logan. Amerlcus No. 109. 1045 Garfield, Emporia 66801 Raymond F . Hayden, Clifton No. 122, Clifton 66937 Alfred H. Slough. Chase No. 247, Raymond 67373

Church-Lodge Relations: Chales C. Beamer, Chairman. Oakley No. 2.53. P . O . Box 72, Oakley 67748 Andrew B. Olson. Dwlght No. 374, Divlght 00849 OrviUe P . .lackson, Gardner No. 65, 107 South Race St.. Spring Hill 06083 Hurlbut K. Graves, St. Frncis No. 404, St. Francis 67756 Paul B. Heyman. ,lr., Ulysses No. 435, P.O. Box 684, Ulysses 67880

Correspondence: M . ' . W.'. Floyd S. Kcord, PGM, Charman, Burlington No. 66. P.O. Box 188, Burllgton 66839

Credentials; Harvey L. Swan, Chairman, Ifulvane No. 20111 414 Arkansas St., Mulvane 67110 Waler H. Berger, Lebanon No. 221, .Scandla 66966 Walter A. Tegtmeyer, Wakeeney No. 148, 316 N. 6th St., Wakeeney 67672 David L. Smith, Lincoln No. 154, 211 W. Lost St., Lincoln 67455 Gail L. Sawyer, Palestine No. 127, 710 Wabash Terrace, Olathe 66061

Finance: .Toseph P . Gerstberger, Cliairman. Leatl No. 340. 504 E. Logan, Leotl 07861 F . Warren Stars. Wallace, Jlo. 318, Winona 67764 Roger C. Ward, Old Mission No. 153, 6816 W. 100th St., Overland Park 66212 William Chapman, Oakley No. 253, P.O. Box 653, Oakley 67748 W. Nolan Artz, Belle Plaine No. 173, Seneca State Bank, 3193 S. Seneca, Wichita 67217

Foreign Relations: .7ohn D. Sunningham. Chairman. Norton No. 199. 309 Wilberforce, Norton 67654 M . ' . W . ' . Robert H. Arnold. PGM, Alma No. 161, P.O. Box 122. Alma 66401 .lames E. Zimmerman, Topeka No. 17, 1329 Kellam St.. Topeka 66616

Grand Lodge Annual Communication 1977: Richard A. Porter, Chairman, Albert Pike No. 303, 332 E. 1st St., Wichita 67202 .Tames O. Foster, Alber Pike No. 303. 3434 Country Club Place. Wichita 67208 Lloyd D. Williams, Wicbta No. 99, 220 W. 13th St., Wichita 67203

Grand Lodge Library: M • W • Robert H. Arnold, Alma No. 161, P.O. Box 122. Alma 66401 David L.' Recob, Cyrus No. 288, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601

Grand Lodge Publications: M • W " Ben W. Graybill, PGM, Chairman, Old Mission No. 153, P.O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission 06201 Fred E. Pechin, Masonic Home No. 450. 3945 Boss Parkway, Wichita 67210

Jurisprudence: M ' W • Arthur C. Hodgson, PGM, Chairman, Cornerstone No. 219. P.O. Box 666, Lyons 67554 M ' ' ' W ' " ' Forrest D. Haggard, PGM, Ancient Form No. 34, 7600 W. 75th St., Overland Park 66204 Lewis Carter. Holton No. 42, 411 Montana St., Holton 66436 G. Thomas Van Bebber. Troy No. 53. P.O. Box 586, Troy 66087

Masonic Education; M . ' . W . ' . Richard D. Kelscy, PGJI, Chairman. Topeka No. 17, R.F.D. No. 1, RossviUe 66533 Richard D. Overton, Armourdale No. 271. 6937 Grandview, Merriam 66204 .Tack B. Stairrett. Alpha No. 282. R.R. No. 3, .Tetmore 67854 O. D. Mack, Greenleaf No. 232. P.O. Drawer 304. Linn 66953 William F . Mcintosh, Clay Center No. 134, 421 Lane St., Clay Ceneer 67432

Necrology: M . ' . W . ' . Thomas C. Raum, Jr., PGM, Chatlrman, Albert Pike No. 303, 71 Mission Rd., Wichita 67207 If.'. W.". Owen E. Hodson, PGM, Sallna No. 60. 660 Highland Road, Salina 67401

Public Schools: Conrad P . .Tolmson, Chairman, Smithton No. Ifl 217 S. 12th St.. Sabetha 66534 John A. Schowalter, Halstead No, 46, 303 Poplar, Halslead 67056 Benford E. Smith. Hays No. 195, 1304 E. 17th St.. Hays 07601 Chester T. Kelsey, Lake No. 60. 3509 Huntoon St.. Topeka 66604 Bollin B . Ashley, Phillipsburg No. 184, 457 " I " St., Phillipsburg 67061

Reports of Grand Officers: ,Tesse E. Bean, Chairman, Ridgeway No. 62. P . O . Box 192. Overbrook 66534 .Tames R. Paulsen, Goodland No. 321. 811 E. 6th St.. Goodland 67735 Walter R. Smith. .Tohnson No. 441, P.O. Box 193. .Tohnson 07855 Charles R. Jahne, Ancien Form No. 34. 7612 W. 66th Terrace. Overland Park 66202 .Terome B . Stonehocker, Tyrian No. 246, P.O. Box 782, Garden City 67846

Ritualistic Work: M • \v ' J. Fred Williamson, PGM, Chairman, Royal No. 192, 310 S. Purdy St., Lyons 67354 Woodrow W. Coleman, Albert Pike No. 303, 328 E. 1st St., Wichita 67202 .7ohn E. Stover. Glen Elder No. 294, Glen Elder 67446 C. Travis Spencer, Hutchinson No. 445, P . O . Box 312, Hutchinson 67501

Temple Building and Remodeling: M.\ W.' H. Jackson Slaton, PGJt, Chairman, Ionic No. 254, P . O . Box 85, St. John 67576 Donald E. Vochatzer, Bosedale No. 333, 7844 OrvUle St., Kansas City 66112 , Harlan S. McNlnch, Walnut Valley No. 191, Arnold 67515 Kenneth L. White, Scammon No. 351, R.R. No. 1, Scammon 66773 Gerald L. Anderson, Galena No. 104, 1000 I>e\vey, Galena 66739 Memorial M a r k e r s : Glenn L. Knapp, Chairman, j r . Scott Knoch, Jr., Active Glenn Kastlack, Oakley No. J I . ' . W.'. Carroll C. Arnett,

Easton No. 45, 2747 Francis, Leavenworth G6048 No. 158. P.O. Box 189, Atchison 66002 253, 506 Cornell Ave., Oakley 67748 PGM, Belleville No. 129, 1906 Arlington St., El Dorado 67042

Total Youth: .TImmy D. KIne. Chairman, Blue Rapids No. 169, 600 East Ave., Blue Rapids 66411 Roy V. Johnson, Osage Valley No, 24, 1632 Main St.. Osawatomie 66064 William E. Bogue, Wakarusa No. 402, 2946 Wayne, Apt. No. 23. Topeka 60611 Merle D. Bradley, Topeka No. 17, 507 E. ,17th St., Topeka 66603 Dunvard C. Danlelson, LaPayette No, 16, 223 North 14th St., Manhattan 66302 M . ' . W.'. .Tohn H . Murray, PGM, Chairman, King Solomon No. 10, 1020 S. 4th St., Leavenworth 66048 M.'. W.'. Robert D. Caplinser, PGM, Mackey No. 48, K.F.D. No. 2, Bffngham 66023 M.'. W.-. William E. Bradford, POM, Lyra No. 2S6. 707 Vine St., Wamego 66547 .M.'. W.', Addson C. Irby, PGM, IlisinK Sun No. 8. 710 W. 8th St., F t . Scott 66701 Harold N. Nichols, Annourdale No. 271, 1968 North 32d St., Kansas City 66104

TIME OF MEETING—1977 The One Hundred Twenty First Annual Communication of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. will be held in the city of Wichita, Kansas, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Friday, March 11 and concludes Saturday, March 12, A.D. 1977, A.L. 5977.

M.'. W.". GRATTO LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF KANSAS GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR 1976-1977 M.' . W.

Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, Sharon Springs No. 417, R.F.D. 1, Sharon Springs 67758

R.\ . W.' William F. Mcintosh, Deputy Grand Master, Clay Center No. 134, 421 Lane Street, Clay Center 67432 R.\ , W.' Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Senior Warden, Topeka No. 17, 3455 Huntoon Street, Topeka 66604 R.\ . VV.' Nolan Artz, Grand Junior Warden, Belle Flaine No. 173, Seneca State Bank, 3193 S. Seneca, Wichita 67217 M . ' . W.'. William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse No. 309, 106 North Main Street, Syracuse 67878 R.'. W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Rosedale No. 333, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601 Rev. Bro. Carl Carrier, Grand Chaplain, Mt. Moriah No. 179, Sharon Springs 67758 W.'. F. Waren Starns, Grand Senior Deacon, Wallace No. 118, Winona 67764 W.'. John E. Stover, Grand Juidur Deucun, Glen Elder Nc. 294. Glen Elder 67446 W.'. Ben B. Boyles, Grand Marshal, Keystone No. 102, 1817 W. 6th Street, Coffeyville 67337 W.'. Raymond W. Richardson, Grand Sword Bearer, Cawker City No. 125, Cawker City 67430 W.'. Ralph E. Wilson, Grand Senior Steward, King Solomon No. 10, 3400 James Street, Topeka 66614 W.'. Thurman D. Miller, Grand Junior Steward, Mound City No. 33, P.O. Box 208, Mound City 66056 W.'. James L. Withers, Grand Pursuivant, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs 67758 W.". Roger L. Bush, Grand Tyler, Anchor No. 224, R.R. # 1 , Quenemo 66528 W.'. Robert G. Jackson. Assistant Grand Tyler, Wakarusa No. 402, 1620 MacVicar Street, Topeka 66604 TIME OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1977 The One Hundred Twenty First Annual Communication of the M . ' . W.'. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas will be held in the City of Wichita, Kansas, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Friday, March 11 and concludes Saturday, March 12, A.D. 1977. A.L. 5977.

1977

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE OF

ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF

KANSAS Organized March 17, 1856

ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION HELD IN GENTRY II AUDITORIUM, CITY OF WICHITA M A R C H 11-12, 1977

M . ' . W.". WILLIAM F . M C I N T O S H , Clay Center 67432 R . ' . W . ' . ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R . , Grand

Secretary

320 W. Eighth Ave., Topeka Mailing Address, P.O. Box 1217, 66601

1977

M. ·. W. ·. GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. KANSAS 320 W. 8th St. P.O. Box 1217 T opeka, K ansas 66601 T el. ; 913-234-55 18

M:. W: . RALPH D. WALKER GRAND M ASTER OF MA SONS I N K ANSAS

M arch 14, 1976 to M arch 11 , 1977 (For Bi ographical Sketch See Page 194)

MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF KANSAS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 1977-1978 M.'. W.'. William F . Mcintosh, Grand Master, Clay Center No. 134, 421 Lane St., Clay Center 67432 R.'. W.'. Chester L. Gilbert, Deputy Grand Master, Topeka No. 17, 3455 Huntoon Street, Topcka 66604 R.'. W,'. W. Noland Artz, Grand Senior Warden, Belle Plaine No. 173, 3139 S. Seneca S t , Wichita 67432 R.'. W.'. W a r r e n S t a r n s , Grand J u n i o r Warden. Wallace No. 118, Winona 67764 M.'. W.'. William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse No. 309, 106 North Main Street, S y r a c u s e 67878 R.'. W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Rosedale No. 333, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601 W.'. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, Smithton Lodge No. 1, 217 South 12th, Sabetha 66634 W.'. Ben B. Boyles, Grand Senior Deacon, Keystone Lodge No. 102, 1817 W e s t 6th St., CoHeyville 67337 W . ' . J a m e s O. F o s t e r , Grand J u n i o r Deacon, Albert P i k e Lodge No. 303, 3434 Country Club PI.. Wichita 67208 W.'. Robert G. Jackson, Grand Marshal. W a k a r u s a Lodge No. 402. P.O. Box 4214, Topeka 66604 W.'. Louis E. Kresin, Grand Sword Bearer, Kaw Lodge No. 272, 2305 N o r t h 46th, Kansas City, Kansas 66104 W.'. Joseph B. Detrixhe, Grand Senior Steward, Prairie Queen Lodge No. 176, Ames 66931 W.'. Jack B. S t a i r r e t t . Grand Junior Steward, Alpha Lodge No. 282, Route 3, J e t m o r e 67854 W.'. George E. Gustafson, Grand P u r s u i v a n t , Clay Center Lodge No. 134, 414 McBrathney, Clay Center 67432 W.'. O. D. Mack, Grand Tyler, Greenleaf Lodge No. 232, P.O. Drawer 304, Linn 66953 W.'. Gerald L. Anderson, A s s i s t a n t Grand Tyler, Galena Lodge No. 194, 1000 Dewey Ave., Galena 66739

CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1976-1977 CHARTERED LODGES & LODGES U.D. Frederick A. Turpen, Chairman, Reno No. 140, 1528 E. 5th, Hutchinson 67501 CHURCH-LODGE RELATIONS J a m e s W . Bobbins, Ancient Form No. 34, 3218 Willard, Kansas City 66106 CORRESPONDENCE T h o m a s C. R y t h e r , Chairman, 1400 Lilac Lane No. 202, Lawrence 66044 Vinton C. Fishel, Acacia No. 9, 2701 Harvard, Lawrence 66044 CREDENTIALS Merle D. Bradley, Chairman, Topeka No. 17, 507 E . 37th St., Topeka 66606 FINANCE Ralph D. Walker. PGM, Chairman, Sharon Springs No. 417, R.R. No. 1, Sharon Springs 67758 FOREIGN RELATIONS F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d , PGM. Chairman, Ancient Form No. 34, 7600 W. 75th, Overland Park 66204 GRAND LODGE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION 1978 Chester T. Kelsey, Chairman, Silver Lake No. 60, 3509 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 GRAND LODGE LIBRARY R o b e r t H. Arnold, PGM, Chairman, Alma No. 161, Alma 66401 GRAND LODGE PUBLICATIONS Ben W. Graybill. PGM, Chairman, Old Mission No. 163, P.O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission 66201 JURISPRUDENCE A r t h u r C. Hodgson, PGM, Chairman, Cornerstone No. 219, P.O. Box 666, Lyons 67554 MASONIC EDUCATION Richard D. Kelsey, PGM, Chairman, Topeka No. 17, R.R. No. 1, Rossville 66633 NECROLOGY Thomas C. R a u m . Jr., PGM. Chairman. Albert Pike No. 303, 71 Mission Rd., Wichita 67207 Owen E . Hodgson, PGM, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland Road, Salina 67401 PUBLIC SCHOOLS J o h n A. Schowalter, Chairman, Halstead No. 46, 303 Poplar, Halstead 67056 REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS J e s s e E . Bean, Chairman, Ridgeway No. 62, P.O. Box 192, Overbrook 66524 RITUALISTIC WORK J. F r e d Williamson, PGM, Chairman, Royal No. 192, 310 S. P u r d y , Lyons 67654 TEMPLE BUILDING & MEMODELING H. J a c k s o n Staton, PGM, Chairman. Ionic No. 254, P.O. Box 85, St. J o h n 67576 TOTAL YOUTH J i m m y D. King, Chairman, Blue Rapids No. 169, 600 E a s t Ave., Blue Rapids 66411 TRIALS A N D PUNISHMENTS J o h n H. M u r r a y , PGM, Chairman, King Solomon No. 10, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth 66048 OPERATION "KAN" Glenn L. Knapp, Chairman, E a s t o n No. 45, 2747 F r a n c e s , Leavenworth 66048

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

M.-. W;. GRAND LODGE OF

A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Wichita, Kansas M a r c h 11, 1977 T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in it's 121st annual communication at 8:30 a.m. this date, in beautiful Century I I Auditorium next to the Arkansas River, in the city of Wichita. . R . ' . W . ' . William F. Mcintosh, Deputy G r a n d Master, assisted, by the Grand Officers proceeded to call the G r a n d Lodge to order, for the reception of the M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master, Ralph D. Walker, who was escorted to the G r a n d East by W . ' . Ben B. Boyles, the G r a n d Marshal. Upon reaching the G r a n d East and having the G r a n d Secretary, R . ' . W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, Jr., ascertain t h a t a constitutional number of Lodges were present, M . ' . W . ' . Brother Walker proceeded to open Grand Lodge on the Third Degree of Masonry in due and ancient form. Brother Carl W. Carrier, G r a n d Chaplain was called upon to offer prayer. Following the prayer. G r a n d Officers and those in attendance, stood at attention with hands over their hearts, while the national anthem was played, and then joined the G r a n d Master in pledge ofl allegiance to the flag. T h a t being done, M . ' . W.". Ralph D. Walker sat the assembled' 1,592 delegates and guests with a resounding strike of his gavel and declared this 121st communication at labor.

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March

VV.'. B r o t h e r Boyles, a n n o u n c e d t h a t B r o t h e r . ' . R o b e r t C o r e y , a W i c h i t a C i t y C o m m i s s i o n e r , a n d a m e m b e r of A l b e r t P i k e L o d g e N o . 303, was present a n d desired to w e l c o m e the delegates to W i c h ita. B r o t h e r C o r e y u p o n a s s u m i n g t h e s p e a k e r s p l a t f o r m w e l c o m e d t h e 121st a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n d e l e g a t e s t o W i c h i t a , a n d s t a t e d t h a t o n b e h a l f of t h e e n t i r e m a s o n i c m a l e c o n t i n g e n t of t h e C i t y C o m m i s s i o n , t h e y w i s h e d us well a n d t o h a v e a g o o d c o m m u n i c a t i o n . A f t e r his r e m a r k s . C o u n c i l m a n C o r e y d e p a r t e d for his official d u t i e s at City H a l l . P r e v i o u s t o , d u r i n g , a n d a t all official c e r e m o n i e s in t h e a u d i t o r i u m . B r o t h e r . " . J e r r y G a r f i e l d , a M u s i c T e a c h e r a n d a m e m b e r of A l b e r t P i k e L o d g e N o . 3 0 3 , p r o v i d e d b e a u t i f u l O r g a n m u s i c t o a d d taste' a n d dignity to t h e proceedings at h a n d . G r a n d O f f i c e r s w e r e in t h e i r a s s i g n e d s t a t i o n s a s follows: GRAND OFFICERS M.". W-'. R .'. W-'. R .". W . ' . R .". W-'. M . ' . W-'. R .". W . ' . Bro..'W- • W- . W- • W.'. W-'W. • W-'. W". W- • W-'. Bro.- • Bro.. .

Ralph D. Walker William F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert W. Nolan Artz William E. Montgomery Albert O. .\rnold, J r Carl W. Carrier F. Warren Starns John E. Stover Ben B. Boyles Raymond \V. Richardson Ralph E. Wilson T h u r m a n D. Miller James L. Withers Roger L. Bush Robert G. Jackson David L. Recob Henry O. Bennett Jerry Garfield

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivajit '. . . .Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Secretary Stenographer Organist

SUB-OFFICERS W.'. W- • W.'. W- . W-". W.". W". W". W". W".

A. Franklin Baldwin Frank T. Moore Clifford A. Ramsey Earl M. Sitton Ronald E. White Lawrence D. Winegardner Harvey L. Henderson Richard R. Haefele Durward C. Danielson Robert M. Schroeder

Asst. Asst. Asst..

Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer

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PAST GRAND MASTERS 1943 M . ' .. W.'. 1943 M.' W . Thomas C. R a u m j r . 1968 1952 M.'• W . Carroll C. Arnett. . .1969 1954 H. Jackson S t a t o n . . l 9 7 0 M. Robert D. Caplinger. 1971 1957 M.' Richard D. K e l s e y . . l 9 7 2 1959 M.' J. Fred Williamson. . 1973 1961 M.' Forrest D. H a g g a r d . 1974 1963 M.' Robert H. Arnold. . .1975 1964 M.' 1966

M. . W.. Charles S. McGinness M. •. w . . S. Allan Daugherty M. • W . • Floyd S. Ecord. . M. • W. . Richard L. Becker M. • W. . Addison C. Irby. M. '. w. • John H. Murray. M. . w. Ben W. Graybill. M. • W. Arthur C. Hodgson M. . w. Wm. E. Montgomery

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DISTINGUISHED GUESTS M. . w. Lee E. Burgeess, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. M. • W . Frank Richardson, P.G.M. Grand Lodge of Colorado.. M. . w. Carl R. Garny, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. M. •. w . . Ross McCuUa, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Iowa. M. • w. . Wilbur Ladd, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Colorado. M. . w. William E. Montgomery, S.G.I.G. Kansas, Grand Herald, A.A.O.S.R,. S.J. USA, and P.G.M. Kansas.

R. . E.'Dee Dutweiler, Grand Commander, K.T. of Kansas. R.'. W.' Roy Foss, Grand Senior Warden, Grand Lodge of Washington.

R .•.

w . . Charles O. Riddle, Grand Junior Warden, Grand Lodge of

Indiana.

R. . E ." Thomas L. Francis, Grand High Priest, R.A.M. Kansas. W.' William E. Bogue, Director, Kansas Masonic Foundation. Bro..' Dave Stout, State Master Councilor, Order of DeMolay Kansas. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS W . ' . H a r v e y L. Swan, C h a i r m a n , presented the following r e p o r t , w h i c h on his m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d s u b j e c t t o a n y n e c e s s a r y a d d i t i o n s or c o r r e c t i o n s : To the M-'• W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

Your committee reports the following brethern present and entitled to seats in this One Hundred Twenty-first Annual Communication of the M . ' . W.'. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: GRAND OFFICERS M . ' . W.'. Ralph D. Walker R. •. w . William F. Mcintosh R. '. W. Chester L. Gilbert R. •. w . W. Nolan Artz ; M •. w . • William E. Montgomery R. •. w . Albert O. .Arnold, Jr Bro..' Carl Carrier F. Warren Starns John E. Stover Ben B. Boyles Raymond W. Richardson Ralph E. Wilson T h u r m a n D. Miller W.' James L. Withers

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Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand, Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

W-'. W.'. W-'. Bro..'. Bro..'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.

March

Roger L. Bush Robert G. Jackson David L. Recob Henry O . Bennett Jerry Garfield

Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Secretary Stenographer Grand Organist

SUB-OFFICERS A. Franklin Baldwin Frank T. Moore Clifford A. Ramsey Clarence W. Sills Earl M. Sitton Ronald E. White Lawrence D. Winegardner Harvey L. Henderson Richard R. Haefele Durward C. Danielson Robert M. Schroeder

Asst. Asst. Asst.

Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecutrer

PAST GRAND M A S T E R S M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'.

W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.".

Charles S. McGinness 1943 S. Allan Daugherty .1952 Floyd S. Ecord 1954 Richard L. Becker. .1957 Addison C. Irby 1959 John H . Murray. . .1961 Ben W. GraybiU 1963 Arthur C. Hodgson. . 1965 Owen E. Hodgson. . 1965

M.'. M.'. M.'. M.". M.'. M.'. M.'. M-'. M.'.

W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.

Wm. E. Montgomery 1966 Thomas C. R a u m J r . 1968 Carroll C. A r n e t t . . . l 9 6 9 H . Jackson Staton. . . 1970 Robert D . Caplinger 1971 Richard D. K e l s e y . . l 9 7 2 J. Fred Williamson. 1973 Forrest D. Haggard.1974 Robert H. A r n o l d . . 1975

GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Alabama—W. Nolan Artz; Arizona—William F. Mcintosh; California— Richard D. Kelsey; Colorado—J. Fred Williamson; Georgia—Ben B. Boyles; Kentucky—Jesse E. Bean; Maryland—Paul E. M u r p h y ; Michigan—Owen E. Hodgson; Missouri—H. Jackson Staton; New York—F. Warren Starns; North D a k o t a — A r t h u r C. Hodgson; Ohio—John H . .Murray; Rhode Island— Virgil Dobson; South Carolina—Chester L. Gilbert; Tennessee—Charles T. Spencer; Texas—K. Maynard Curts; U t a h — H . Marion Rathmel; Virginia— Glenn L. K n a p p ; Washington—William E. Bouge; Wisconsin—Robert D. Caplinger; Argentina—Harold N. Nichols; Belgium—David L. Recob; Bolivia Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Brazilia)—Lewis C. Carter; Brazil (Mato Grasso)—J. Wayne Pipkin; Brazil ( P a r a i b a ) — L a r r y L. Algott; Brazil (Rio D e Janerio)—Carroll R. Dean; Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul)—Harold C. Swope; Brazil (Santa C a t a r i n a ) — J o h n L. Heckert; British Columbia—William E. Montgomery; Canada ( O n t a r i o ) — R i c h a r d D. Overton, Chile— Walter H. Berger; China ( T a i w a n ) — O s c a r D. Smith; Costa Rica—Ralph D. Walker; Denmark—John E. Stover; Ecuador—Addison C. Irby; EI Salvador—John A. Showalter; England—S. Allan Daugherty; Germany— Albert O. Arnold, J r . ; Greece—A. Franklin Baldwin; Guatemala—Webster T. Bolin; Honduras—Harvey L. Henderson; Ireland—Robert G. Jackson; Israel —Forrest D . Haggard; Japan—Carroll C. Arnett; Manitoba— Ralph E. Wilson; Mexico (Campeche)—James W. Robbins; Mexico (Nuevo Leon) — Thomas L. Francis; Mexico (York)—Ben W. GraybiU; New Brunswick— Clarence W. Sills; New South Wales—Durward C. Danielson; New Zealand—

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Floyd S. Ecord; Norway—Roger C. W a r d ; Nova Scotia—Thurman D . Miller; Peru—Woodrow W. Coleman; Quebec—Thomas C. Raum, J r . ; Scotland—Robert H. Arnold; South Australia—Conrad F. Johnson; Tasmania— Charles D. Gallipeau; Venezuela—James L. Withers; and Western Australia —Charles S. McGinness.

Na John R. Teagarden John E. Masters Eugene Puckett John L. Heckert David N. Lohr

AREA C O O R D I N A T O R S 1976-1977 Area Name W. Aubrey Rollins 1 U O I l JU. i-^lCJCS 2 Dwight Burton 4 E. Eugene Ulery 5 Rodney G. Bracelin 6

Name John R. Teagarden John E. Masters Eugene Puckett John L. Heckert Olice B. Williams

AREA C O O R D I N A T O R S 1977-1978 Name Area W. Aubrey Rollins 1 Don L. Dicks 2 Dwight Burton 4 Lloyd D. Crall 5 Rodney G. Bracelin 6

Area 7 U

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D I S T R I C T D E P U T Y GRAND M A S T E R S 1976-1977 Name George D. Clark Hubert J. Beyer Louis E. Kresin Robert L. T h a r p Edward J. Reed William R. Brown F. Leon McBride Ellsworth Burnside Carl E. Price Carl L. Studebaker Dewain E. Crouch Paul E. Monhallen Teddy A. Rockhold Kenneth M. McBratney Jimmy D. King Richard Junod Bobby L. Gentry Raymond G. Stillwell Robert L. Bame Elmer Guatney George C. Clinesmith Olice B. Williams Ray O. Sumner Leonard L. Booth Doyle K. Longhofer Joseph B. Detrixhe John W. Willey I I I

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Name Charles W. Gutsch Joseph M. Ballew Charles J. Kidwell James H. Lundy Lloyd D. Klein Wayne E. Fuller Leonard L. Rising Larry E. Vickrey James Guipre Wayne W. Grindol William D. Ringquist Loren Wiens Clarence B. Murphy Robert L. Ott John R. Huggard I I I Gene W. Holland Evan B. Estes Charles H. Wille Harry J. Backstrom Lester C. Lyon Norman Bainter John H. Schroeder Virgil W. Dobson Everett R. Owen Lloyd D. Crall John M. Gingerich William D. Lairmore

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D I S T R I C T DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1977-1978 Name Robert L. Guier Lewis E. Berry Raymond Williams, Jr Donald F. Werner Clarence W. Sills Walter V. Maelzer Ralph A. Peatman Ora R. Coyan Benjamin F. Smith Robert J. Walker Clarence E. Kerns Willis H. Kramer . . Gustav A. Kern Teddy A. Rockhold, Sr Ray E. Downing Joseph O. Bottiger Charles R. Harden Henry W. Beseau Walter E. Farrell Wilfred L. Lafferty Clarence B. Birk Vern D. Gilliland Glenn R. Bussert Roy E. Henderson Jesse W. Bane Robert E. Dreith Roland B. Richmond

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Name Edson J. Childs Kenneth S. Derstein Junior E. Nettrover Ralph L. Lamp William D. Wine Raymond C. Gotlstein Max W. Croisant Lynn A. Harris James R. Winn Richard C. Crane Richard C. BeUin Lee E. VanGieson William C. Cooper Robert L. O t t William L. Dale W. Max Mathis Robert E. Vohs Arris M. Johnson Norman Bainter Alonzo J. Ketchum Duane Goyen R. Joe K r a m e r Carl H. O ' H a i r Eugene V. Beggs Raymond H. Heer Ethan A. Quakenbush Ralph L. James

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PAST M A S T E R S Lodge No. Name 1—Conrad F. Johnson; Gilbert A. Farmer. 3—Floyd A. Bosler; Raymond A. McNeley; Charles D. Gallipeau; Everett A, McBride; Carlisle F. Krenzky; Horace M. Kreeger. 5—Fred B. Jensen; H. Elvin Jones. 6—Eugene Puckett; Herbert L. Jones; George W. Mole; Marion R. Smith. 7—Franklin L. Tiers; David L. Recob. 8—Ray Meyers; Burton Russell. 9—Clarence E. Kerns; Harrison K. Paul; Howard H. Browne; Edward M. Davis. 10—Ralph E. Wilson; John H. Murray. 11—Robert D. Doxon; Wayne Grindol; Don Robinett. I 2—William Staff. 14—Marlin A. Pottorf; Gustav A. Kern. 15—John Leonard. 16—Frank E. R o o t ; Don Fisher; Duruward C. Danielson. 17—Ronald E. W h i t e ; Charles H. Hoffmeister; Merle D . Bradley; Richard D. Kelsey. 18—Olin W. Waymire; John Heckert.

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19—Oscar D. Smith; Eldon G. Nicholson. 22—Francis T. Jones. 23—Keith E.. Guthrie; Harold H. Bailey; Phillip E. Pritchard; Wayne B. Rollff. 24—Ray V. Johnson. 25—Joseph O. Bottinger. 26—Hotchkiss Morgridge; Herbert Moore; Paul Wineinger. 27—Lee Anothony. 28—Ora R. Coyan; Andrew Beckford. 30—J. W. Frazier; Kenneth Derstein; William D. Hightown; Clarence C. Campbell; Virgil Mossman; Emery W. Bever. 33—Thurman D. Miller; Ralph A. Peatman. 34—A. Franklin Baldwin; Frank Freundenthal; James W. Robbins; K. Mayard Curts; Forrest D. Haggard. 35—Gilbert V. Grouse.. 36—Melvin Glessner. 37—Jimmie A. Duncan; D. M. Grimes; Dale A. Mitchell. 39—Charles A. Jermaine. 41—John O. Love. 42—Merel Gochren; William A. Remington. 44—Robert McCord. 45—Glenn L. K n a p p ; Raymond Williams, Jr. 46—John A. Schowalter. 47—Ivan P. Gamps. 48—Lewis E. Berry; Eugene Gray. 49—Kenneth A. McGart. 51—Edward N. Pratt; Doyle H. Twichell. 54—Lloyd A. Newsom. 55—Robert L. Guier. 57—Cecil H. Gilland; S. Lewis Smith; Harvey W. Flesher; Edgar H . Reeves; Roy E. Gerber; Harry M. Akin. 60—Owen E. Hodgson; Jesse M. Ross; Karl W. Ernest; C. R. Dean. 65—Larry Angell; Ed Angell; Paul Jackson. 66—Ed V. Gilman. 67—Charles E. Shubkagel; Charles F. Jones; Gene Wolfe. 68—Flubert L. Marler; Ralph McRill. 70—John M. Ryan. 74—Darrell L. Winzer; Charles J. Kidwell. 76—Ed Bowman; Dwight E. Foust. 77—Richard Wortman. 78—Norris N. Loyd. 80—Spencer B. Long; Glen D. Zieber; Irving Myers; Ralph K. Holderman. 82—Elmer Guatney.. 84—Marlen L. Rogers. 85—Ernest E. Clark; Lester L. Williamson. 86—H. Albert Miller: arold R. Teachman; Robert R. Hill; Aubrey Rollins; Harry E. Smith; Edwin F. Dirks; Irl R. Mitchell; W. Dwight Grimes; Alvin Perl; David M. Brimingham. 88—Wayne Torneden ; Chester O. Hiatt. 89—Kenneth M. McBratney. 91—Joseph E. Renter; Donald Morris. 92—Robert D. McBride. 93—Fred L. Kennedy; Oscar J. Moore.

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94—W. Ralph Vandover, Jr. 95—Melburn C. Barnes; D . Bronson; Willard L. Harkness. 96—Norman L. Maier; Conrad D. Jennings; Robert E. Rodgers; Carl M a h a n y ; W. P. Perry. 97—Robert H. Briggs; Everett E. Atkisson; Jim E. Breese; John E. Ross; Donald J. Raybum. 99—William Deeied; Edwin T. Scofield; Floran A. Rodgers; Wilbur Van E t t e n ; James W. W o b u m ; Ferron F. V a n y ; George E. Spicer; H . Marion Rathmel; Paul H e y n ; Lloyd D. Williams; Eugene C. Allen; Harold Frost; Oscar Blaue; Clifford Jacobsen. 1 nn—Carl K. Price. 102—Ben B. Boyles; Olice B. Williams; A. L. Lewis; M. M. Heiderman. 103—Bill Kelso. 105—John W. Willey, I I I ; John W. Willey, J r . ; Eugene E. Carlson. 106—Joseph W. Loebel. 107—Lester E. McConnell; Harry E. Gorrel; J. Wayne Parrish. 108—Kelley Arnold. 109—Harold W. Kitzenberger; Carl Heinrich. 110—Ernest V. Carson. 112—Clarence Fletcher; Harold T. Reese; D . W. VanGrundy; Robert Bilyeu; Ted Parisa; Delos Nelson; William J. Goldsmith. 113—Chester McWilson; Vernon D. M a r t i n ; John T r u d e ; Cleo H. McWilson. 114—Herbert J. Jenkins; Loren Cox; W. Olin Allison. 117—J. Eugene Thomasson; M. F. Thompson; M. L. Fuller. 118—C. W. Forsythe; Frank M. Green; John Walker; Floyd A. Russell. 120—John W. Slocombe. 122—Raymond R. Haden. 123—Glenn Farlee; Charles W. Cline. 124—Verne Fisher. 126—R. E. Henderson; H. Paul Cain. 127—Gail L. Sawyer; William B. LaFoUette. 132—Chester Foster. 133—J. Bruce Shields. 134—Elden E. Toburen; George E. Gustafson; Darrell A. Farrow; Marion F. Smiley; George W. Young; William F. Mcintosh. 135—Glenn E. Blackburn. 136—Glenn Heinlein; E. R. Meadows. 137—Charles S. McGinness; Glenn R. Bussert. 139—Boyd D. Phillips; Charles R. Harsin; Fred A. Lewis; Everett B. H a r p e r ; Leland J. Base; Wayne Ditto. 140—Charles H. Chalfant; Warren C. McFarland; Fred A. T u r p e n ; Dale C. Douglas. 142—William M. Gertsen; Webster T. Bolin. 144—Carl F. H a r d e r ; Harold C. Swope; Donald E. Ward. 146—Jerome T. Wagner. 147—Edson Childs; Oliver F. Highsmith. 148—Walter R. Teghtmeyer.. 149—Carl Rutledge; Carl Studebaker. 150—Richard C. R e a d ; Dale D. H a l l ; M. H . Miller; Luther J. Parke; Ralph W. Elsass; George E. King. 151—Raymond B. Zimmerman; Mack W. Parsley; E. S. Cox; Kermit M. Cox; Ernest W. Frost; Vernon Wallace; Hoy K. Levering.

1976-77

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

153—Roger Seigel; Roger Ward; William E. Adams; Merlin R. Grundy; Ben W. Graybill. 154—David Smith; Harold Anderson; Fred Werner. 155—Lyman Snodderley; Eugene Cookson; H. Elwood Miller. 157—Harold Rinehardt. 158—Dee Dutweiler; George Gerardy; L. W. Winegardner; M. Scott Knoch. 159—Teddy A. Rockhold. 160—David P. Aday; Melvin G. Yarnell. 161—Ray Eberwein; Robert H. Arnold. 162—Joe E. Beyer. 163—V. D. Gilliland. 164—Gene McCain. 166—Robert E. Dreith. 167—Richard Barstow. 168—A. Hall; Donald L. Doll; Raymond G. Howell. 169—Jimmmy D . King. 172—O. W. Kemp. 173—Allen O r t o n ; Wayne C. Fuller; N. Eschenbrenner; Wilbur P. Barngrover; W. Nolan Artz. 176—Darrell Sharpe. 179—Clair H. Penrod; A. R. Zanovich. 181—Frank Brandyberry. 183—Paul W. Weiser. 184—Rollin B. Ashley. 190—John R. Williams. 191—Darrell M. Holmes; Harlan S. McNinch. 192—J. Fred Williamson. 193—Commodore Wood; Leonard Pruett. 194—Robert J. Walker. 195—Benford E. Smith; Arris M. Johnson. 197—Abner H. Vickrey. 198—Richard Brozek; Clarence Maupin. 200—William C. Cooper. 201—D. R. Seaman; Ted Norden; Jacob Miller; Robert O. Sullivan; Harvey L. Swan. 202—Ray V. Hauck. 203—Harry C. Walz. 204—Howard Gary. 206—Thomas N. Elbe; Clarence B. Murphy; Lloyd Roswurm; Ellis E. Beal. 208—Gerald Watson; Arthur R. Edwards; Richard Moore; Walter Mount. 210—Charles Beckford; Paul Robinson. 214—James Guipre. 216—Charles H. Wille; Ronald L. Lewis. 219—Dan L. Brayton. 220—Harold P. Newsom; William G. Updegrove, Jr. 221—Walter H. Berger. 222—Lloyd D. Crall; Marvin Covalt; Homer H . Jones. 223—Robert D. McGavran. 224—Roger Bush. 225—Charles S. Baldry. 226—Calvin Grover; John W. Lallak. 227—C. Lester Houghton; Carl R. T r u d u e ; Donald Hansen. 2'?0—Byron Walker.

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2 3 2 — O . D. Mack. 233—James H. Lundy; H . H. Pickens. 237—Joe M. Ritchal; J e a n Morey. 238—Richard Bellin; Frank Vollweider. 241—Richard H . Brauer. 243—James F. Rogers. 244—Harry M. Snyder. 245—Lester F. Coles. 246—Raymond H . Heer; Jerome B. Stonehocker. 247—Alfred H. Slough; Elmer E. Wesseler. 24S Tesse E. Bean. 249—Samuel W. Motes. 252—John R. R i g g ; jimmie L. Newell. 253—William C h a p m a n ; Guy M. Sparks; Charles C. Beamer. 258—Richard C. Krase; Carl Bolinger; J. Wayne Pipkin; Marion W. Mooberry. 265—Gilbert E. Hayes; Van Doubek; W. Max Mathis. 267—Ray O. Sumner; C. L. Wilson. 270—Willis K r a m e r ; Earl Ray Watts. 271—Norman H a r r i s ; Harold N . Nichols. 272—Louis E. Kresin; Glenn H. Elhs; Earl O. Johnson; D. Jack Ellis; Finis V. Swender. 273—Val O. Whitesell; Stanley A. Combs; Ralph L a m p ; H . Vergil Peebler; Carl Stephens. 274—Art Hartsorn; Jay Jones, Jr. 277—Landon D. Haydock. 279—Everett R. Owen; Chester D. Sparks. 280—Paul J. Harrel. 281—Robert H. Wanker; J. Emanual White. 282—Will D. Hays; Jack Stairrett; Jack Litzenberger. 285—Cecil Moore; Luke C. Cruse; James W. Troyer. 286—Roy J. Smith, Jr. 288—Don L. Dicks. 289—John M. Gingerich; Glen Rinehart. 290—Earl M. Sitton; Lester C. Lyon. 293—Dee J. Householder. 294—John E. Stover; Austin N. Neifert. 297—Earl M. Sitton; Harry J. Backstrom. 299—H. G. Lee. 300—E. Eugene Ulery; Herman Shorb; Charles R. H a d d o c k ; Leon P. Cousland. 302—David E. Casey. 303—Ray H . Brown; Milo G. Headding; Richard A. Porter; Woodrow W. Coleman; J. A. T h o m a s ; J. A. Magee; W. C. Butcher; Leonard L. Rising; Frank T. Moore; Robert L. Davis; Paul F. Simons; Burl H. Shrouse; Ernest F. Smith; Clifford A. Ramsey; Joseph L. Patton; N a t h a n A. H a r m s ; Lew Edwards; Ray E. Rogers; Harold E. Russell; Donald S. Dennis; James O. Foster. 310—Billy E. Archibald. 311—Royal B. Brown; Charles W. Farmer; John McWirt, Jr. 312—Ethan Quackenbush. 313—Marion R. Sumner; George Carsile. 314—Clarence Birk; Amos H. Beyer.

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317—Frank Ward. 318—Chuck Lowe. 319—Jimmie L. Poe; Ross Bryant; Eldon D. Schrag; Dan Liddeke; A. J. Fieser; Arland Stephens. 321—Leo J. Schisler; James R. Pauluen. 322—Maurice E. Ury; C W. Sills; Jesse M . Longwith; Henry M. Levi; Robert M. Schroeder. 324—Maurice E. Taylor; Forrest Martin.. 327—William E. Gary; Guy M. Salts. 328—William D. Ringquist. 329—Benjamin F. Smith. 331—Orval E. Weeks; Robert E. Vohs; G. W. Butler. 333—Robert E. Williams; John E. Masters; Albert O. Arnold. Jr. 335—O. W. Gonrad. 337—Loren Weins. 338—William R. Brown; Claude H. West; Wilbur Louk. 339—Kyle O. LaFollitte, Sr. 340—William J. Yotter. 343—Henry Burmeister. 357—Harold J. Rolff; Vernon L. Falter. 358—Wayne E. Oak. 366—Robert C. Moore. 369—Walter M. Byrd; Marvin L. Brown. 371—Evan B. Estes. 374—Andrew E. Olson; Brian A. Barkan. 379—George C. Clinesmith: Dale Payne. 382—Donald R. Peterson; Kenneth D. Hutchinson. 383—R. Joe Varner. 390—Henry L. Post. 391—C. Earll Thompson. 393—Charles R. Harden. 396—Roland B. Richmond. 397—Glen E. Mayden; Clifford A. Johnson. 399—Jay Cope; Orville R. Morris. 402—Clarence W. Little; Robert G. Jackson; William E. Bogue. 403—Robert M. Collins; Charles W. Lewis; Miles W. Pfeifer; Earl L. Miller; Carly Payne; Frank Testorff. 406—William D. Lairmore. 409—Rodney Hannon. 411—John W. Russell; Robert E. Huddleston. 413—K. Wayne Gasteel; Duane H. Miller; Eugene V. Beggs; Joe E. Montgomery; Everett A. Wright. 417—James E. Taylor; James L. Withers; Ralph D. Walker; Virgil W. Dobson. 420—T. Eldon Dark. 431—John R. Huggard, H I ; J. Van Blaricum. 433—J. Ellsworth Hale: Earl C. Hamlin; Ray Hopson; Jess Tindall; Roy L. Lumpkin; C. L. Aiken; James D. Burt; Norman L. Stubbs; Orin A. K i n g ; George Helterbrand; Lanas R. Camona. 435—Richard R. Hafele. 436—Edwin Black; K. Maynard Curts. 437—George W. Weiss. 438—John D. Howland; Edgar H u m b l e ; O. Armstrong; L. W. Stone.

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441—Walter R. Smith. 444—Walter V. Maelzer. 445—Dwight Burton; Raymond L. Hutchinson; Arthur W. Myers; C. Travis Spencer. 446—Harvey L. Henderson; W. F. Walker; Jack D. Gray; Cullen Joe Edwards; P. M. Hresz. 450—Harold P. Allen. LODGE

REPRESENTATIVES

1—Stanley L. Holder. 'I—Jack L. Rogers. 3—Delbert W. Taylor; Robert L. Rumford. 5—H. Elvin Jones; Fred B. Jensen. 6—John J. Verburg; Ralph J. Hess, J r . ; Cecil W. W o o d m a n ; ' G e o r g e W. Mole. 7—Herbert J. Keene; William B. Gage; Talley R a g a n ; Edward C. Verbeke. 8—Robert Lyle Wilson; Frank Stumfoil, Jr.; W. Burton Russell. 9—Thomas L. Lee, J r . ; John D. Marshall; Clarence E. Kerns. 10—Maurice Clark H e a r n ; Wenzel Woods; Billye E. Cordell; David W. Edwards. 11—Robert D . Doxon. 12—William E. Sellers; Floyd J. Shomber; Kenneth E. Hege; John F, Bohm. 14—Vernon J. T u r n e r ; Marlin A. Pottorf. 15—Leslie L. Milberger; James H. Nolte; Floyd L. Anderson. 16—Roger L. Couchot; Calvin A. Beck. 17—Lloyd D . Cooper; Martin M. Donaldson; Virgil L. Waggoner; David L. Recob. 18—Denzel A. Rybolt; Alfred W. Rybolt; Clarence E. Rea. 19—James D. Hancock; Oscar D. Smith. 20—William A. Coverdale. 21—Ray A. Gray. 22—Francis T . Jones. 23—Phillip E. Pritchard; Joe D. Shumate; Keith E. Guthrie; Wayne H. Rollf. 24—Roy V. Johnson. 25—Joseph O. Bottiger 26—Everett L. Moore; Paul L. Williams. 28—Andrew Beckford, J r . 29—Jack I. M. Peterson. 30—Paul A. Boyer; Joe R. T h o m a s ; Leslie R. Derstein; Clarence C. Campbell; W. D. Highbarger. 33—Ralph A. Peatman. 34—Josiah C. Lowe; Herschel C. D u g a n ; James E. Lofwood; K. Maynard Curts. 35—Gilbert V. Grouse. 36—Kenneth L. Kohler; Richard W . Loomis; Clinton E. Glessner. 37—Dale Mitchell. 38—John W. Zahro, J r . ; Richard L. Strahl; John O. Cleaver; Walter C. Smith. 39—Charles A. Jermane. 40—Dannie F. Weese; Leland Penner.

1976-77

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41—John O. Love. 42—Merel Cockren. 44—Lonnie J. Riley; J. Robert McCord. 45—Delbert W. Seusuer; Bruce L. K n a p p ; Shirley F. Stronge; Raymond Williams, Jr. 46—W. Ray Emert; Marvin H. Ediger; John A. Showalter. 47—Ivan P. Camp. 48—Eugene I. Gray; Robert D. Caplinger; Henry L. Buddenbohm. 49—Alvin K. Banman; Loren L. Burnett; Kenneth A. McCart. ci Ji

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54—^Charles G. Adkins; Robert L. TommUnson, Jr.; Robert L. T h a r p . 55—Robert Guier. 56—Donald N. Beets. 57—J. Clyde Bradbury; Dennis L. Morris; Dale E. Clare. 58—Reginald M. Washaliski. 60—Robert W. Peeler; Charles H. Case; Lynn L. Baker; Jesse M. Ross. 61—Martin J. Read. 62—Jesse E. Bean. 63—Otis L. Domeny. 64—Carl E. Miller. 65—Lawrence J. Angell. 66—Duane A. Fitch. 67—Charles F. Jones; Gene R. Wolfe; Charles Shrubkagel. 68—Herbert A. Walker; Edgar A. Harrison; Hubert L. Marler; Ralph McRill. 70—John J. Ryan; James Carver; John M. Ryan; Ron Skelton. 71—Stanley Pickering. 73—John E. McNemar. 74—Matthew E. Perry; Kenneth R. Dickinson; Darrell L. Winzer. 76—Joe E. Marshall; Edward M. Bowman. 77—Robert L. O t t ; Richard Watman. 78—Norris N. Loyd. 80—Russell C. Schwilling. 84—Marlin Rogers. 85—Ernest E. Clark. 86—Robert A. Smith; HaroUd O. Drennen; Harold R. Teachman. 88—Wayne L. Torneden; Chester O. Hiatt. 89—George E. Byrne. 90—Arnold R. Jeane; Donald S. Nisbett. 91—Laurel R. Van Bibber; Donald C. Morris; Joseph Reuter. 92—Robert D. McBride. 93—Oscar J. Morel; James Miller; Fred Kennedy. 94—John R. Leonard; Norman L. Scott; C Ray Simpson. 95—Bruce D. Remsberg. 96—James E. Hanson ; Gerald A. Lough; J. Charles Walje. 9 7 ^ M a r v i n Miller; Harrison Fine; George E. Wilson. 98—John E. Patton; John H. McVicker; Richard S. Furbeck. 99—Robert R. Pugh; Thomas M. Mabry; G. Allen Darge; Lloyd D . Williams. 100—J. W. Robinson. 102—H. Lloyd Carnine; Lawrence V. Ricketts; Melvin D. Newton. 103—Bill Kelso. 104—Robert D. Hopkins; Ernest R. Scheetz.

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105—John W. Willey, J r . ; John W. Willey, I I I . 106—Ronald W. Hall; Darby D . D o w n a r d ; Charles W. Hall. 107—Toby T. Curtis; Samuel D . Adams; William E. Andres. 108—Paul McDermed; Lewis K. Arnold. 109—Daniel R. Compton. 110—Walter C. Bailey; Ernest V. Carson. 112—Harry R. H a r t ; Morris T. Williams; Claude J. Spicer; William I. Goldsmith, Jr. 113—Jerome Johnson; Gary J. Hobbie; James H. Craig; Chester McWilson. 114—Gary Gordon Carroll; George H . Hardey. 117—Eleuterio Carrillo; C. Marvin Bateman. 118—Floyd A. Russell. 119—Elmer R. Ambler; Ralph W. Kimmel. 1 20—John Slocombe. 122—Arland Benteman. 123—Charles W. Cline; Glenn W. Farlee. 124—Norman R. Byers; Cecil Goeldner; William Bornboldt. 1 26—D. Gene Corle. 127—James E. Robourn; Gail L. Sawyer. 129—Elmer J. Hoard; Clayton D . Kauer. 130—George Haas. 132—Tommy R. Bruce; Walter R. Henton. 133—James S. McNinch; Dennis W. I r w i n ; J. Bruce Shields. 134—Clayton C. Coulson; Darrell A. Farrow; George W. Young. 135—Carrol W. Dickerson; Herbert L. Hill; John L. Peterson; Glenn E. Blackburn. 136—Glenn H. Heinlein; E. R. Meadows. 13 7—Lloyd W. Birdsong; John S. Clark. 139—Leland J. Base; f e r r y R. W a r d ; Charles R. Harsin. 140—Earl R. Gibson: Robert E. Schrader; Charles H . Chalfant. . . 141—Wilfred L. Lafferty. 142—Adrin H. McColloch; Gerald R. Butcher; Claude E. Brown. 143—Louis Slavik: James Sloan: David Daoust. 144—Donald E. Ward; Carl F. Harder. 146—Raymond E. Thomas. 147—Kenneth W. McLain; Forrest L. Smith. 148—Emil Horak. 149—Ralph E. Studebaker. 150—Charles R. Glenn: Robert W. Hartley: Virgil E. Grattidge; Richard C. Read. 151—Bobby G. Cowan; James L. Dennis; James L. Ford; Elvin S. Cox. 152—Clarence E. Carlton; Evan L. Ellis; Doyle K. Longhofer. 153—Ronald L. Robinson; George I. Lawley; Robert J. White. 154—Harold E. Anderson; Fred T. Werner. 155—Arthur W. Redmond; Verlan Y. D e a n ; Lindsay S. Darrah. 156—Ed Young; Kent Radcliff. 157—Lewis A. Mirt. 158—Oliver Wendell Holmes. 160—Melvin G. Yarnell; David P. Aday. 161—Ray A. Eberwein; Robert H . Arnold. 162—Joe E. Beyer. 163—.Jack Blankenship. 164—Dennis L. Bell; Louis J. M c C a i n ; Lyle G. McCain.

1976-77

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165—Richard E. Rodman; Jack L. Dennett, Sr. 167—Richard Barstow. 168—Kenneth L. Geisdorf; Charles E. Marsolf; Clifford L. T r a x ; Donald L. Doll. 169—Jimmy D. King. 171—Roy F. Wade. 172—Rex D. Grauerholz; Eldon D. McCall. 173—Hugh E. Richards; Thomas M. Orton. 176—George D. Harden. 177—Victor N. Carlisle; Rodney S. Gage. 1 78—Lynn A. Harris. 179—Clair Penrod; Anthony Zanovich. 181—Frank Brandyberry. 183—Howard B. Cannon; Paul W. Weiser. 184—Rollin B. Ashley. 187—William F. L. Forrest; Ronald J. Titterington. ] 89—L. B. Noble. 190—Orville L. Oelschlager; Ervel F. Cleaver; Anthony B. Swenson; John R. Williams. 191—Darrell M. Holms. 193—Kenneth G. Thomas; Wendell G. Lyon; Leonard F. Arnett; Commodore W. Wood. 194—Neal J. Menzie; Thomas L. W a d e ; Gerald L. Anderson. 195—David M. King: Donald E. Barton. 196—Vance E. Welch. 197—Abner H. Vickrey. 198—Richard Brozek; Clarence Maupin. 199—Lee H. Albin. 201—D. R. Seaman: T. A. Norden; Harvey L. Swan. 202—Dana R. Hauck; Williard W. Worlock; Ray V. Hauck. 203—Harry C. Walz; Auubra H. Pierce. 206—Donald L. Salters; Ellis E. Beal. 208—Arthur Edwards; Gerald Watson. 210—Charles L. Beckford. 212—James D. Dickson. 213—James Weyrauch. 215—Ronald R. Pfenninger. 216—Donald L. Swisher. 217—William M. Wolf.. 219—Roger D. Lucas. 220—Gale E. Britton: William G. Updegrove, Jr. 222—LaVern S. Kirby: Homar H. Jones. 223—John J. Shell. 224—Robert D. Smith. 225—R. W. Clark; Charles S. Baldrey. 226—Calvin Grover; John W. Lallak. 227—Charles L. Houghton. 230—Charles A. Banks, Sr.; Byron Walker. 232—O. D. Mack. 233—Vernon C. Dennett. 236—William T. Kramer. 237—Darrell D. Davis; Joe M. Ritchal. 238—Bernard A. Dick: James D. Blubaugh.

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241—Harlan H . Humber. 243—James B. Sites, Jr.; James F. Rogers. 244—Harry M. Snyder. 245—Lester F. Coles. 246—Joseph S. Dunbar. 247—Wayne D. Markle; Charles G. Coleman, Jr. 251—John L. N a d i g ; Larry G. D u m m . 252—John L. Riggs. 253—William Chapman. 254—Harry K. Stites. 258—Ronald Waggy; Donald Hamilton; . N. Dean Grossman; J. Wayne Pipkin. 262—Charles Catlin. 263—Arthur J. D. Hardesty. 265—Robert L. Whitfield; Van Doubek. 267—Charles L. Wilson; Ray O . Sumner, 269—James Billups. 270—Earl R. W a t t s ; Willis H. Kramer. 271—Robert A. Webber; Durward J. Belt. 272—Earl O. Johnson; Glenn Ellis; Finis V. Swender. 273—Robert W. Carlson; Clifford G. Beyer; Gary D. Elwick; Val O. Whitesell. 274—Arthur Hartshorn, J r . ; Jay Jones, Jr. 275—Phillip E. Fleenor; Kenneth L. Pemberton. 277—Landon D. Haydock. 278—James B. Talbott; Charles L. Helmley. 279—Chester D . Sparks. 280—Francis P. Johnson; Vivian O. Rodriquez. 281—Frederick W. Pratt; Mitchell C. Hensley; Stephen F. Sandlin; Jacob E. V.'hite; Robert Wanker. 282—Isack Litzenberger. 283—Aubrey V. Hanna, Sr. 284—Steven L. Schmitt. 285—Cecil More. 286—Roy J. Smith, Jr. 287—Merle W. Jordan. 288—Edward Dean Anderson; Don L. Dicks. 289—Duane K. Harms. 290—Herbert L. Barb. 295—Norman Hadley. 297—Earl M. Sitton. 299—Alexander L. Haynes. 300—Neil J. Hibbert; Jerry J. Weaver; Louis V. Ferrell. 301—George A. Rose. 302—David E. Casey. 303—Harry D. Yates; Ward H . Johnson; Hugh W. Gill, H I ; Woodrow W. Coleman. 306—Donald L. Woofter; David D. D o o p ; Clifford A. Ramsey. 307—LeRoy M. L a p h a m ; Vance E. Donahue; Earl L. Rohloff; W. H. Alward. 309—Vernon M. White; Larry R. Ochs. 310—Marvin L. Wendel; Billy E. Archibald.

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311—Julian H. McWhirter, J r . ; Harold B. Aldrich, H I ; Jay T. Butterfield; Charles W. Farmer. 313—Glenn McVicker; James D. Berry; Henry Bozarth; Charles C. Cowles, Sr. 314—Amos H. Beyer. 315—Leonard Leadstrom; Larry D. Lindberg. 317—Frank N. Ward. 318—Arthur R. Seele. 319—Kenneth Johnson; Keith Smith; Joie J. McCormick. 321—James D. Pickett; Leo J. Schisler. 322—Walter C. Johnson; Leslie E. Holmes; Paul W. Babcock; Wayne K. Ozias. 323—Claire B. Sparling. 324—Marvin E. Taylor; Forrest A. Martin; Sam F. Morrow; W. L. Sprague. 325—Howard L. Wade. 331—Oliver M. Sears; Wayne E. Banks. 333—George Willima Lawler, Jr.; C. Douglas Jackson; Alfred L. Geiger. 334—Frankie W. Mullin. 335—Lester E. Modlin. 337—Jim Maris; Loren Wiens. 338—Wilbur S. Louk. 339—Jerry Burgoon. 340—William J. Yotter. 343—Richard E. Johnson. 344—Melvin D. Williams; Calvin E. Bruns. 347—Max Guthridge; Carol HoUoway; H. Leroy Holloway; Howard Dixon. 355—Herman L. Hite. 356—Richard T h o m a s ; Jack Carrow. 357—Vernon L. Bolinder. 358—Melvin E. Oak. 359—Emerald Heller. 360—Alvin G. Smith. 361—Virgil C. Pedigo; Will E. Dickinson. 364—Glen Roy Clopton; William R. Watkins. 366—Theodore E. Morris; James F. Bellamy; Kenneth A. Domer; Ward Harrington. 367—Gary K. Martin. 368—Arthur S. Joyner. 369—Bennie L. Smith; Darrell Carr; Melvin E. Hoppock; James W. Carpenter. 371—LeRoy O. Neelly. 372—Ernest Oaks. 374—James W. Nelson; Andrew E. Olson. 376—^Kenneth M. Wilcoxen. 378—Nelson C. Jacobs. 379—Dale J. Payne. 382—Kenneth D. Hutchinson. 383—Richard R. Payne. 384—William L. Dale. 385—Floyd D. Marlatt; Dwight V. Dodge; Harry L. Washington; John B. Schlarb. 390—Henry L. Post. 391—Everett H. Geist.

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393—Arrin H. Baker; Robert Crumpton. 395—Theodore W. Klenk. 396—Melvin Jones; Thomas Gossum; Frank Myers; W. E. Mason. 397—Kevin R. Peterson; Alfred M. Moser; Charles A. Schult; Clifford A. Johnson. 399—Jay W. C o p e ; Orville R. Morris. 401—James R. Whiteman; Harley D. Gilbert. 402—Robert I. Peterson; Halbert G. Horton. 403—Richard L. Guenther; Joe H. Donohue; Carl W. Payne. 404—James A. Barnhart. 406—Raymond L. Strickland; Gary Mostrom. 408—Anthony Mendicki; Walter A. Fiorucci. 409—Frank R. Rinkel; Rodney L. Hannan. 410—Orves U. Beeghly. 411—Virgil McCormack. 4 1 3 — D u a n e H. Miller; David C. Rundle; Daniel R. Miller. 414—Leonard M. Paxson. 415—Eugene T a b b e r t ; James L. Abel. 417—Vernon D. Akers; Wayne H. Wooduancy; Royce C. Sloan; Virgil W. Dobson. 4 2 0 — T . Elton Dark. 421—Orville L. Robinson. 423—Lawrence R. Pope. 424—Paul E. Gibler. 427—Dallas D. Thornhill. 429—Lawrence L. Peterson. 430—Henry A. Meyer. 431—George W. Nickelson. 433—Gene L. H a g e r ; Frank M. Trotter; Earl C. Hamlin. 435—Bobby J. Welch; Richard R. Hafele. 436—Clifford N. French; Gerald I. Childers; Paul E. Murphy. 437—George W. Weiss; R a l p h F. Nichols. 438—Fred A. Henik; Donald K. C h u r c h ; Josn D. Howland. 440—Alvy W. McNemee. 441—Walter R. Smith. 442—Gary Lee Hibbs; Alonzo J. Ketchum. 444—Gary L. K n o c h e ; William C. Sheldon. 445—Arthur W. Myers; R a y L. Hutchinson. 446—Frank H. Houck. 450—Joseph C. Campbell; Dale Shields; Thomas L. Waymire.

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RECAPITULATION Grand Lodge Officers Present Sub-Officers Present Past Elective Grand Officers Present District Deputy Grand Masters: 1976-1977 1977-1978 Area Coordinators: 1976-1977 1977-1978 ; Past Masters Present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Grand Officers, District Grand Masters or Area Coordinators). I^odge Representatives Present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Grand Officers, District Grand Masters or Area Coordinators). Distinguished and Other Guests Master Masons Present Grand Representatives Present

16 13 18 54 55 10 10 600 Deputy 620 Deputy

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20 114 62

1,592

Number of Lodges Represented 314 Number of Lodges on the Rolls 400 The Credentials Committee v/ishes to thank the M . ' . W-'- Grand Master for the opportunity to serve this O n e Hundred and Twenty First Annual Communication. Fraternally Submitted, HARVEY L . S W A N , Chairman W A L T E R H . BERGER DAVID L . S M I T H W A L T E R C . TEGTMEYER GAIL L . SAWYER

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1977 ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER According to the laws of Masonry in Kansas, it is my duty and certainly my privilege to report to you, as members of Grand Lodge, as to my opinions, my accomplishments, my regrets and recommendations, that we might improve ourselves and profit from the past. As an introduction to this address, I can think cf no finer accolade or description of my thoughts of this past year, than this quote of Edwin Boothe: " T o be a Worshipful Master and to throw my whole soul into the work, with the candidate for my audience and the lodge for my stage, would be a greater distinction than to receive the plaudits of the people of all the theaters of the world. Edwin Boothe. My comments concerning the condition of the order will be as candid as they always have been and I would imagine that you would not expect me to express them in any other manner. O u r numbers have been depleted until we now have 75,860- Masons actively involved in Kansas Masonry. We hear from the stubborn patriarchs the statement, "quality rather than quantity," and as I submitted to you at the beginning of this great and glorious year, "who ever heard of a quality lodge without members?" We are lying languishing because of our complacency, because of our apathy and our lack of ability to express ourselves concerning what Masonry has done for you and me. Now is the time for change, both in attitudes and in action, and the longer we delay it, the more likely our demise will be. Good Brethren, analyze the returns of this Grand Lodge for the year of 1976 and 1977. Never was there a better time for you and I to swell our" ranks with those good individuals with whom you and I break bread with each day, with whom you and I share our private concerns, with whom we sit and worship and those whom we invite into our homes. But we never invite these men into Masonry. This has always been strange to me, that we would not be interested in having our closest, most intimate, our most moral friends to be a part of a great organization such as this. Who wants to be a part of an organization that they know nothing about? Certainly precept of example is one opportunity that you and I have at this time to excite men to become Masons. Therefore, I submit to you that it is time for a change. I am not advocating the wholesale, neon sign advertising "join Masonry," what I am saying is that those friends who are moral and upright and a credit to the community, and a credit to their family, certainly should have the opportunity to be involved with us in this cause of making good men better men. A change in behavior and a change in our puritanistic attitudes concerning invitation to membership is demanded. I do not expect you all to agree nor do I expect you all to disagree. What I have submitted are the facts and only your positive, progressive attitude will change â&#x20AC;&#x201D;not Masonry nor its ritual, nor the things that it stands forâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but only our attitudes concerning those who would become Masons and how we might achieve the same.

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Laws of Kansas Masonry provide and state that a candidate will answer certain necessary questions before submitting a petition to any lodge. BY-LAW A R T I C L E 1: "4-103 Petition for the Mysteries â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Requirements â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Every petition for the Mysteries of Masonry shall state: (1) T h a t the petitioner is unbiased by the solicitation of friends, and . . . . " I believe this law gives you and I, the Craft, sufficient latitude to invite those of whom we respect to become members of this great and glorious work. Only T R A E i l T I O N A L A T T I T U D E S stand in the way. Let us not change Masonry, but let us change our archaic attitudes. GRAND M A S T E R ' S D E M O L A Y CLASS I t was my pleasure to be honored, at the West Area DeMolay Conclave held at Hays, Kansas on May 2, 1976, with a class of young men being initiated into DeMolay. They were referred to as being the Grand Master's Class. Having been a DeMolay and having had a favorable opinion of the organization over many years, and of those dedicated leaders who are involved and certainly of the young men who comprise its ranks, it was indeed a pleasure to have your Grand Master so honored. SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Special Communications of this Grand Lodge are listed for your inspection. T o you and to the Councils of Administration of the future, we cannot place ourselves in the public light too often. People must realize that we are an organization for good, based on ancient rule and ancient principal. I believe that as Grand Master, public relations is one of the principal duties of the office and must be particularly attended to. AWARDS At the luncheon today, we will honor those distinguished Masons who are outstanding in Kansas Masonry. They were so recommended to me and are worthy of my commendation. Likewise, those outstanding lodges, who have performed more than just the usual matter of course functions, will be recognized. Those of you who are to be honored, I commend you, thank you and I am sure that you will be rewarded for your endeavors in the personal satisfaction that you know that the job was well done. GRAND M A S T E R ' S R E C E P T I O N O n April 10, 1976, the officers and brethern of Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, with the assistance of the lodges of District No. 58, and that of the Shrine clubs of Goodland and Colby, held for my honor, a reception at Sharon Springs, Kansas. More than 400 attended the festivities at the Wallace County Community High School auditorium, and from all reports, it appears that everyone enjoyed themselves. There are many "thank you's" that are necessary and rather than run the risk of omitting someone, I can only wholeheartedly and sincerely thank each who spent of their time and their money, to insure a most successful day and evening.

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T o be honored so greatly, by one's home town and his Masonic Brethern, was a pleasure which my wife, Cathy, a n d I will never forget, and most certainly always cherish. Good friends, thank you. GRAND LODGE

OFFICERS

As Deputy Grand Master, I paused in selecting Grand Lodge officers and I have been rewarded because of that. My Grand Lodge officers have been outstanding. Some have been able to respond more than others, and I thank them at this time. They are good Masons. They are exciting Masons because they think progressively. I do thank the Craft and their lodges for having so courteously accepted these dedicated men on those various occasions when their presence was requested. Personally, to the Grand Lodge officers, I hope your year has been rewarding and interesting in Kansas Masonry, because without your assistance I could not have deemed it a success. COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION Your elective Grand Lodge officers, the Council of Administration, are some of the finest men in Kansas Masonry. Their assistance to me this year has been outstanding and to which 1 cannot merely say thank you. Their widerange of abilities common sense, business knowledge, and willingness to assist me in any manner, is deeply appreciated. I have but one admonition to them, the uninimity which they have displayed with me, should be preserved. T h a t hopefully as each, in his own turn, becomes Grand Master, he too will have the complete confidence of the Council's unity and will be able to step forward, as I have, fully relient that the best decisions were being made for Kansas Masonry. Gentlemen, the pleasure has been all mine. PAST GRAND MASTERS Over the years it has certainly been to my betterment to have known our Past Grand Masters. Their accomplishments and their love for the fraternity, has been a credit and inspiration to Kansas Masonry. These distinguished gentlemen have been a strength a n d support and I do thank them for their promptness in action in assisting me in my manner in which they were called upon. GRAND LODGE STAFF T h e devoted people of our Grand Lodge office staff under the direction of our Grand Secretary, have always responded to whatever I asked of them. Their capabilities, their sincere dedication, in the keeping of the records cannot go unthanked. Their assistance in the final chapter of our computerization has made it a success. Donella Glenn and Lillian Wiant, with the assistance of Dave Recob, our Assistant Grand Secretary, and Eldon Werner, printer, have done their best and I would ask that each of you, as you see them, to personally thank them for their contribution to Masonry. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the same. D.D.G.M.'s AND AREA

COORDINATORS

Each Grand Master in the past has related to the Craft that he thought that his D.D.G.M.'s and Area Coordinators were probably the best that Kansas Masonry ever had. I know that my D.D.G.M.'s and Area Coordinators are the

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best. They have never once failed to produce or assist me when it was necessary that they do so. Their reports, for the most part, have been punctual and descriptive, thereby informing me of the problems of the Craft and the solutions they were seeking. These good devoted men have worked hard for Masonry and you, the Craft, as well as I, as Grand Master, should thank them profusely for their endeavors. '

CORRESPONDENCE A Grand Master has a great amount of personal correspondence and the necessary administrative correspondence between the lodges and himself to correlate visits. I am concerned that we are not corresponding with enough people who need to know that the Grand Lodge and particularly the Grand Master is interested in them. I therefore, sent letters to each of the gentlemen who had been suspended for non-payment of dues in 1975 and the results were tremendous. Through the efforts of the International Supreme Council of DeMolay, I secured the names of young men in Kansas who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and sent them a personal note informing them that no one would ask them to join Masonry, and to tell them that as this was a progressive Grand Lodge, that we were now accepting 18 year olds and would hope that whenever the situation presented itself, they might think about Masonry. As always, a letter was sent to each of the 50 year designates, commending them for their service in Masonry. As is referred to in another portion of the report, I did send a letter to each of the Masons in Kansas, requesting them to be concerned about the Masonic Home and the Masonic Foundation.

GRAND MASTER'S CONFERENCE This year I had the distinguished honor of presenting a paper at the conference of Grand Masters of North America in Washington, D.C., and the topic assigned to me was "Masonry in the Community." I was hard-put upon to find examples of Masonry in action in the community. For so long, we have hidden our abilities and our talents behind an imaginery screen and said we could not sponsor any community activities. This has become only a blanket for inactivity. It is no wonder that our members are depleting because no one knows that there is even a Mason in the community. You and I must get involved, we must be a part of our community, we must be associated with those good things that come about only in your own town. Become involved with the young people whether they be DeMolays, Job's Daughters, or Rainbows, or just kids that belong to your church or school. I had a wonderful letter from a gentleman who had received his 50 year pin, stating that he had been invited to join many of the senior citizen organizations in town, but he had told them that he did not have time, for you see he was involved with the pep club of the local high school, and everyone in that town knew "Mr. Mason" was there backing their children.

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T h e most significant reward from the Conference of Grand Masters of North America, is the opportunity for your Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary is to visit with those from other Grand Jurisdictions who have similar problems, but different solutions. Therefore, having acquired this knowledge, we can return home and offer it to the Craft, hoping for better and more effective leadership. Thank you to the Craft for having included us, the Grand Lodge officers, in the conference of Grand Masters. 50 YEAR E M B L E M S . T h e opportunity to present 50 year emblems to those outstanding "young" Masons of Kansas, has been a joy and a pleasureable duty. These distinguished Masons should be honored and should be recognized. I have this suggestion to make: At Haysville, January 27, 1977, I had the opportunity to present a 50 year emblem. Haysville Lodge, as you will no doubt recognize, is one of the outstanding lodges in the state of Kansas. They raised 36 brethren to the degree of Master Mason this year. I t was my pleasure to have most of those young first year Masons in atendance, and not only did I ask the man who had given fifty years of his life to Masonry to be seated in the center of the lodge, I also asked that the first year Masons be seated there also. I found that after I had concluded my remarks, I had done more for Masonry that particular night, by visiting with those young Master Masons, than I had in all the 50 year presentations p u t together. I realize that most of the lodges would not have social functions if they did not have a 50 year presentation. I sincerely believe the Grand Master's time would be better spent in having other Grand Lodge officers present 50 year pins and letting the Grand Master visit with those men who have just become a Master Mason that year. M A R K I N G T H E PAST G R A N D M A S T E R S G R A V E S O n April 10, 1976, the day of my reception, it was my honor and my privilege to ask the Grand Lodge officers to assemble with me in Goodland, Kansas for the purpose of marking the grave of the Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, Karl Baumgartner; For many years it had been my pleasure to know M- . W' â&#x20AC;˘ Brother Karl, and of course, his lovely wife. Pearl. Because of attachment and closeness to the family, I felt it an honor to be able, as one of my first official acts, as Grand Master, to dedicate and consecrate the marker for M . ' . W . ' . Brother Karl. As the Grave Marker Committee report shall indicate, we have certainly made an endeavor to dedicate the rest of the markers, however, it was physically impossible to do all the remaining ones. At each of the dedications, I could earnestly say that I felt a knowledge of the gentlemen of whom we were there to honor, as I knew that they too h a d passed this way, and were responsible for Kansas Masonry as we know it today. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES During the year several vacancies have occurred in our Grand Representatives from other Grand Jurisdictions who reside in the state of Kansas. It was therefore, rriy pleasure to ask the following men to serx'e as Representatives from those particular countries:

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GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S A P P O I N T M E N T S 1976 New York Venezuela Brasil (Santa Caterina) Georgia Delaware Denmark Belgium

F. Warren Starns James L. Withers John L. Heckert Ben B. Boyles Lyman H . Brown John E. Stover David L. Recob CONSOLIDATIONS

There were three lodges desiring consolidation. Willmore Lodge No. 412 with Coldwater Lodge No. 295; Hazelton Lodge No. 263 with Kiowa Lodge No. 278; and Maple Hill Lodge No. 370 with Alma Lodge No. 161. Each of these situations have been throughly investigated and it was recommended that the consolidation be granted. Therefore, it was my order that the consolidations be allowed according to our by-laws and constitution. COMMITTEES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BICENTENNIAL Radio spots were prepared and disseminated to Area Coordinators asking them to contact radio stations and seek their participation in celebrating our Bicentennial. The tapes contained short statements made by Masons who were and are instrumental in our country's past and present. Where cooperation was obtained, the tapes were successful. T h e Bicentennial Committee has done an outstanding job for the Grand Lodge of Masonry, having planned ahead for this Bicentennial year which ended December 31, 1976. Many projects were accomplished this year as they shall report. This committee recommended programs to be used across the state and many of the lodges responded outstandingly. One such program, initiated by the chairman of the committee, Brother James Withers, was to have a celebration on Washington's birthday, whereby the people of the community might know that. Masons were involved and certainly an instrumental part of the formation of this great country. Brother Withers shared this idea with the organizations of the Sharon Springs community, and they collectively put together an outstanding program at the local school, after which they served cherry pie and ice cream. T h e most significant fact, however, was that even though Sharon Springs has only 1,100 people, and the county has only a population of 2,000, Brother Jim Withers and his co-hosts served cherry pie and ice cream to an excess of 1,000 people. Truly an outstanding program, an outstanding success, well organized, well planned and that wins ball games! COMMITTEES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; RITUALISTIC This particular committee always does an excellent job and I am indebted to them for their concerned and dedicated leadership. Discussion with the committee has percipitated the idea of making available to the lodges copies of the floor rules. It is hoped that you, the Craft, might share with the committee your thoughts concerning the matter.

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COMMITTEE — MASONIC EDUCATION Here is another of the hardest working committees within the Grand Lodge. U n d e r their able leadership of M-'- W . ' . Richard Kelsey, this committee has accomplished everything that this Grand Master has asked of thera and more. T h e "Handbook of Kasnsas Freemasonry," was revised and were made available to all lodges. Because of my concern of the lack of information prior to balloting, I asked this committee to formulate the wording for an edict which is referred to in the latter part of this report. Likewise, I asked this committee to develop rnaterial. a handout, brnrliiire, wherf^hy somp.one heirtfr dp.siroiis of beinff initiated or curious about Masonry, might have some literature available to so inform himself. It is an outstanding pamphlet and is available to you here today. I would hope that you would take several, have them procurable so that your closest, most intimate friends might be aware of that great organization to which you belong. PUBLIC SCHOOL

COMMITTEE

This committee is one of the most outstanding committees I have had this year. They functioned, they did their job, they planned their work, and they worked their plan. Under the chairmanship of Conrad Johnson, we had greater participation in our essay contest this year than we have ever had before. This came about simply because of the publicity involved. In honor of Public School Week, American Heritage Week, they secured replicas of our Declaration of Independence to be disseminated to the many lodges who in turn were to see that they were given to the local schools. This was an outstanding success and a program which deserved commendation. CORRESPONDENCE

COMMITTEE

Gentlemen, for years we have overlooked the necessary and very appropriate accolades that should go to M- • W- . Floyd Ecord, for his continued deligence in examining the proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions and in making such a fine report as he always does. M . ' . W-'- Brother Floyd, at our last Masonic Home Board meeting in January, expressed his desire to retire from the activities of the Board, after serving 16 years as an active, functioning Board member. In response to his eloquent verbal resignation, I said in essence these words, of which I think you should be aware. For the several years I have been involved in the very private sharing of thoughts, ideas and concerns of the Council of Administration. I have consistantly heard the statement that in addition to M. • W- • Brother Floyd's Masonic achievements and his abilities, that there was one characteristic that made him separate and apart from all others, and that was the fact that he was a true and refined gentleman and I feel that no finer tribute could be paid to any man. I would like M - ' . W-'. Floyd Ecord to be escorted to the East and would you salute him with the Grand Honors and thank him for his outstanding achievements in Masonry. JURISPRUDENCE

COMMITTEE

This outstanding committee, chaired by the capable leadership of the M - ' . W-'. Arthur C. Hodgson has been a strength and a support to every Grand Master but particularly to this one. Never once when I was in need of

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a clarification or opinion of the intent of the law, did he not fail to give me concise, explicit and direct answers. It has been my pleasure to introduce M-'. W- â&#x20AC;˘ Brother Hodgson many times across the state as one of my party in being officially received into the lodge. At those occasions, I have stated that I always sought his council, but I did not always take his advice. He and I have had a wonderful working relationship in this manner. I did not always expect him to agree with me, nor did he expect me to agree with him. Thereby, being candid with each other, I think we have done the best that could be done for Kansas Masonry. PUBLICATION C O M M I T T E E We do have available, copies of the book, "History of Kansas Masonry." Each lodge should have one and you as an individual Mason should have one in your library. At my installation I informed the Craft that I wanted to disseminate to the non-Masons some information about Masonry in Kansas. This idea became a reality. A supplement was prepared under the guidance of M. . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Ben Graybill and was disseminated to 260,000 homes one week end. This was accomplished by using the distribution of the Wichita Eagle Beacon and the Capitol Journal of Topeka. The December issue of the Kansas Mason was essentially that supplement. I was pleased with the reports and would hope this might again be budgeted for, in two years, updating and revising the format and material. I believe the supplement was a success and an asset for Kansas Masonry. KANSAS M A S O N Brethren, this organ of the Grand Lodge is a valuable tool for communication, but the hidden worth of it lies in the fact that we keep a constant address correction file through our Cheshire mailing system. As you well know, most of the lodges have but one communication per year with their membership, and consequently, never know if their membership has moved or not. The Post Office Department only requires address correction cards held for six months. Thus, if a secretary corresponds only once a year, it is easy to loose people to suspension merely by the fact that we do not know wher<'. they live. This is solved by our Kansas Mason. FINANCE C O M M I T T E E This group of dedicated men have fought an uphill battle all year because you and I of the Craft, have not funded our Grand Lodge as it should be funded. They are going to make a report that requests per capita tax increases and I wholeheartedly support it and hope that after your investigation of the same, you will also see the need, and support that recommendation. These men have worked diligently. They have paired where they could pair. They have added where they thought they should add. They have taken the recommendations of the several committees, weighed what funds are avail-

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able, what are not, and have come up with an outstanding report. T h e final decision is yours, but I do appreciate their work, their endeavors, and their concerns for the finances of Grand Lodge. GRAND MASTER'S ITINERARY This itinerary reflects most of the trips made by your Grand Master. Many nearby trips, local visits to Eastern Star chapters, DeMolay chapters, and Job's Daughters are not listed. Because of the transition at the Masonic Home this year, it became imparative that your Grand Master make many extra trips to Wichita and the Topeka area to coordinate movements in the change of our policies. My itinerary is a factual one, but just not entirely complete. TOTAL YOUTH COMMITTEE Gentlemen, you may or may not have noticed that in my selection of this Committee, I loaded it with men who are super involved with youth organizations of our state. These men not only produce for the Grand Lodge, but also produce for their local chapters. Bethels and Assemblies of our youth. Their report to this Grand Lodge will seek additional funds to be made available to our youth, I can think of no finer place to invest our money than in the support of our youth, and with these distinguished men recommending the same, I have complete faith in their ability to disseminate the funds and procure value received. Good brethren of the Craft, it is time that you and I quit giving lip service and start giving sweat to the youth groups involved in Masonry. The best way to impress this is to read to you this poem presented to me by one of my District Deputy Grand Masters, which was written by a 16 year old Rainbow girl. T h e rhyme, rhythm and meter are not always correct, and the grammer is not always correct but you will have to agree that the meat and the thoughts that this young lady puts into her poem should weigh very heavy on your mind. When was t h e last t i m e you went to see a Rainbow Girl at P r a y e r ? When did you last show a Job's Daughter J u s t how much you care? When did you give a friendly shake t o the Hand of a DeMolay? Regardless how long, it's been too long. Why not do it today ? For here is t h e future of the Masonic Lodge, in these youngsters who meet in our halls. They are looking to us for guidance: let us not be blind, nor ignore their call. In us they see their future and depend on W h a t they see. As t o whether they'll drop out or lead us. Or God guide them to go on into Masonry.

Brethren of the Craft, here is an opportunity for you to be involved, to work at Masonry and in a little bit different facet than you and I are accustomed. But I can assure you through my own experience and those of others, that you will be richly rewarded and thankful for time well spent. Many times this year I have come home from these youth organization meetings with a heart puffed up because of their concerns of humanity, their friendliness and their genuine concern for Freemasonry. At times I felt totally inadequate to respond to their remarks because as Masons we are not doing our share.

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One such occasion I had the opportunity to present to the Grand Worthy Advisor of the Grand Assembly of Rainbow for Girls in Kansas, a magnificient check from the Total Youth Committee, amount of $300 to help defray some of her expenses in her travel around the state. I no more than sat down and she asked that I approach the East and these young ladies presented me with a $500 check for the Masonic Home. I was embarrassed. Are we investing in our youth or are we just giving lip service? Only you can answer the question. O T H E R GRAND J U R I S D I C T I O N S It was my wife, Cathy's and my pleasure to have attended several other Grand Jurisdictions, learning of their procedures, their accomplishments and accepting their most gracious hospitality. This year we attended the following Grand Jurisdictions: Grand Lodge of Indiana; Grand Lodge of Washington; Grand Lodge of Canada, (Province of O n t a r i o ) ; Grand Lodge of Nebraska; Grand Lodge of Missouri; Grand Lodge of Colorado; and the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. I can say without injury to the feelings of those present from other Grand Jurisdictions that I still feel that Kansas is one of the most positive, progressive thinking Grand Lodge in the world. We are leaders in change of attitudes. We are one of the few Grand Jurisdictions that still have essentially the same ritual as we did 120 years ago and not all Grand Jurisdictions can boast of this fact. We have been progressive in our thinking, positive in our attitude and I am proud to have been Grand Master of this great jurisdiction. GRAND L O D G E B U I L D I N G Dear Brethren of the Craft, it is my sincere belief that our Grand Lodge building could and should be an outstanding edifice. A place for Freemasonry in Kansas. At this writing, the Grand Lodge building is in need of repairs. Sometimes the building has been neglected by not painting and repairing. It is not completely functional because of the age of the building. It should be remodeled, repainted and refurbished. MASONIC FOUNDATION One of my greatest concerns this year was the effectiveness in which the Kansas Masonic Foundation worked with the Grand Lodge. This situation must improve. In Noveriiber, I found it ever so necessary that on behalf of the Kansas Masonic Foundation and the Masonic Home, that I send a letter to the Craft reminding them of the fact that the Masonic Home and the â&#x20AC;˘ Foundation needed their assistance and the Craft responded generously. I sincerely hope that you were among that number. My particular thanks goes to Mr. Henry Bubb, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Foundation, for his willingness to cooperate and assist me in a joint effort between the Kansas Masonic Foundation and the Kansas Masonic Home in the solicitation of the Graft for donations. It is my recommendation to the Craft that this joint solicitation or one time solicitation of the Craft be continued.

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A P P E N D A N T AND C O N C O R D A N T B O D I E S This last year was an outstanding year for appendant and concordant bodies nationwide and particularly for the state of Kansas. We were blessed and honored to have W. W. Bennet as our Imperial Potentate at the Imperial Shrine Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. I t was my pleasure, by the generousity of the five Shrine Temples in Kansas, to be in Kansas City and be treated royally and with dignity. They accorded my wife and me the most gracious facilities and hospitality and we are sincerely grateful. T h e Grand Encampment of Knights Templar was blessed to have Most Eminent Roy W. Riegle as its Grand Master. Gentlemen, Roy W. Riegle is a master Mason DeLuxe. His accomplishments are many in private business and Masonic circles. Masons should emulate such success. My wife, Cathy, and I were graciously invited to attend many of the appendant bodies of Masonry. T h e most significant meeting that I had with these organizations this year occurred in April when we were asked to visit the Grand O.E.S. O u r oldest daughter became a member of the Eastern Star on that occasion. It was my pleasure to have the opportunity to address that group of interested people. There were in excess of 3,000 people present, and I felt I accomplished more for Masonry in those few short minutes with the Grand O.E.S. than I had at any other meeting this year. They were interested, they were talking about Masonry. And that is what it is all about. T H E KANSAS M A S O N I C H O M E O n e year ago a t our annual Communication, I brought to you the distressing news that some change was in order at our Kansas Masonic Home, because we were dipping into our reserves approximately $250,000 annually. I reported to you that the best legal advice we could obtain told us that a change in our entrance requirements was not possible. At that point in time it would be necessar>' for us to make some drastic decisions in the next year concerning the final outcome of the Home. I assured you, as well as the residents of the Home, that the Home would not be closed nor violate any life-care contracts we had with those who presently reside in the Home. Before accepting any more life-time care contracts, a definite appraisal of the Home situation was in order. I reminded you, at that time, it had been 20 years since any concerted effort on behalf of the craft had been exercised to assist the Home. I did acknowledge the fact that over the years that you and I, as Craft Masons had supported the Home in some degree with a portion of our per capita tax. With only 75,000 Masons in Kansas, and only 1.50 per capita tax going to the Home, it was certainly a small portion of the budget which annually is around $1,250,000.00. Because of the diligent efforts of the Masonic Home Board, we have some good news to report to you. We are now in the process, through the assistance of consulting firms, who are well versed in the Medicaid and Medicare programs, of obtaining such benefits as are entitled to the residents. First we were dubious because, as all normal acting Kansans, we assumed that should we take Federal money to assist us in the Home, that we would indeed sign away our independence. We investigated this further and found that this was not entirely true. Masonry has never rejected a man

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because of his race, creed, color or national origin and because the residents of the Home are entitled to these benefits under the law, it became our duty to assist them in attaining such funds for their well-being. By action of the Board of Directors at their January 29, 1977, meeting, it was unanimously adopted that the Kansas Masonic Home would change their entrance requirements. By changing the requirements one could enter, eliminate life-term contracts, keep control of their assets, pay for services rendered, keeping testamentary rights to their estate, whereby they might designate any one to be the beneficiary of that estate. Should one's assets be depleted to the point that they were designated eligible for Medicaid or Medicare benefits, they would automatically be taken care of on that basis. This does not mean that you and I, as Masons, will not still be called upon to help in some capital expenditure, such as new buildings and new equipment. You and I have forgotten the Home for 20 years and it is time that we rekindled our interest and did the job we are capable of doing. Certainly our Masonic charity to the Masonic Home has been minimal and in some cases, simply lip service. Because of your answer to my call, for funds for the Masonic Foundation and the Masonic Home, I am confident that the sky is our limit. I thank you, the Craft, for your patience, your willingness to listen, your encouragement, and your involvement with the Masonic Home. I particularly thank the Masonic Home Board for their diligence, their ability, and positive, progressive thinking in solving a problem dear to all of us. Thank you. DISPENSATIONS With only one exception, the only special dispensations that have been allowed, are for change of meeting nights or locations, special elections, and waiving the time because of the candidate leaving the state. On receipt of a lodge's annual report, it was noticed that the lodge had elected a man as Master, who had not previously served as a Warden. This is in violation of By-law 3-301 and rather than declare the office vacant, I granted a belated dispensation. RULINGS Prior to my installation as Grand Master, it became necessary for me to appoint District Deputy Grand Masters on the recommendation of District Deputy Grand Masters across the state. I chose to appoint a District Deputy Grand Master in District No. 49 and it became evident that there were some undercurrents and some complaints as to my appointment. I chose to ignore them, hoping that the situation would resolve itself, but it did not. In fact, it was called to my attention that it might be best if I attended Minneola Lodge to comprehend the situation. Realizing that it was a very unique situation, I asked the Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee along with our Grand Junior Warden and Grand Senior Deacon to accompany me to that lodge and hoped that we might resolve that problem. It seems as though a young man had been appointed to become District Deputy Grand Master, and it was the lodge's thought or particularly one man's thought, that this man was too young to accept the position. However, he was in his second term as Master of that lodge.

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Your G r a n d Master tried to soothe the situation, reminding the man that the appointments of the Grand Master were the prerogative of the G r a n d Master and should not be questioned unless there was something immoral or something drastically wrong with the appointment. Having made a private investigation of my own, 1 found that this was not the case. It was simply a matter of prejudice. T h e man involved who had voiced the complaint, was secretary of the lodge and since he would not squelch his verbose complaint about the situation, I therefore, found it necessary to remove him from office, and ruled that he could not succeed himself in office. It was my belief that the Grand Master's ^rero*^ative should never be violated ?.nd ?s Innp' R<: he has the power to make such selections, no one should question them. That secretary is again serving the lodge as secretary and again, I have chosen to ignore it. RECOMMENDATION NO. 1 Four years ago, this august body of constituent lodges had the foresight to amend some of our by-laws, whereby it would be possible for a ma'j to petition Masonry if he were engaged in the lawful selling of alcoholic beverages. Since that time, each Grand Master has been inundated with requests to allow Shrine clubs, other organizations, even Blue Lodges to have social functions within the confines of a lodge hall. More often than not, these functions were to be held in a basement, or a room adjoining the lodge hall, wherein alcoholic beverages could be distributed, not sold for a profit, but distributed to the membership for their social enjoyment. Some of the lodges across the state have not even taken time to ask the Grand Master for his approval on such an endeavor and are so doing as of this moment. I therefore, realize that there is not complete harmony within our Craft concerning these particular by-laws relative to allowing alcoholic beverages within the confines of a lodge hall. Lodges are constantly seeking the omnipotent ruling of the Grand Master to absolve them of any blame or charges of un-Masonic conduct. Dear Brethren, I think we are playing games with the rules and it is nothing short of hypocrisy. As I have said to you so many times, throughout the year, if you do not like the rules, let us change them. If lodges are going to continue the request of the Grand Master, dispensations or rulings concerning the use of alcoholic beverages for social engagements within the confines of the lodge hall, then this should be a decision of the Craft. Do not place the burden on the Grand Master to be. I thereby propose this amendment to our by-laws, hoping that whatever your decision is, that Masonry in general will abide accordingly. A R T I C L E 6 of the By-Laws: 2-619. S E R V I N G O F A L C O H O L I C L I Q U O R â&#x20AC;&#x201D; " T h e serving of beer or any other beverage having a recognized or indicated alcoholic content at any Communication or social function held â&#x20AC;˘ or sponsored by any lodge, by the lodge or by any Committee or individual brother, shall be deemed an offense against the Body of Masonry." RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 At one time or another, each of the border county lodges within the state have some peculiar problems that arise. I would imagine that the

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Kansas City area has more than their share. Kansas City is very unique in the respect that many of our Masons who reside in Kansas, work in Missouri. Many people have made acquaintances with Masons who belong in Missouri. Yearly, the Grand Master is asked if he will waive jurisdiction lines or allow a man to join Masonry in Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska or Oklahoma, even though he lives in Kansas. 1, as Grand Master, was no exception. M-'. W.'. Brother Wes Cook asked me for my ruling early in the year, and I did so rule that a man would have to petition the lodge in Kansas, and the lodge in Kansas could ask for courtesy work in Missouri and the courtesy work having been extended, a man could ask for a demit, (a transfer of membership) to the Missouri lodge. This is within the law, but the law does present some problems which I would like to bring to your attention. I certainly respect the opinions of some, that each jurisdiction be sovereign and apart from other Grand Jurisdictions, I find that maybe in this day and age that our archaic rules would disallow a man from becoming a Mason simply because of the side of the street on which he lives. This is a poor reason to restrict a man from joining the lodge of his choice. If a man desires to become a member of either the Missouri lodge or the Colorado lodge, why not let him? Likewise, I would expect the other Grand Jurisdictions to be equally as liberal. The only thing that I would submit to you Brethren, is that if his friends belong to another lodge, if that lodge is increasingly active in his community, then it is certainly not the man's fault that he wants to belong to another lodge, but it is the Kansas lodge's fault for not having attracted him. I do not think that this will lead to the demise of any lodge within the state of Kansas but may perhaps strengthen them. I have more than enough faith that if our lodges are active, we will attract the right thinking men to them. It is my recommendation that this portion of our constitution be reconsidered and revised as follows: ARTICLE IX. Section 2. J U R I S D I C T I O N â&#x20AC;&#x201D; E a c h lodge situated within this Grand Jurisdiction shall have concurrent jurisdiction over all candidates residing within this jurisdiction. T O BE A D D E D : This shall not preclude the Grand Master from issuing a waiver. APPRECIATION Dear Brethren of the Craft, I indeed thank you profusely for this opportunity to serve as Grand Master of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. I have many to thank and it would only be proper at this time to acknowledge some of my closest a n d deepest acquaintances, who are most responsible for my having obtained this high privileged honor. Having made the acquaintance with the late M.". W.". Karl Baumgartner, he and I became close friends. My conversations with him concerning Grand Lodge affairs and functions probably helped me to be recognized as one who might be a potential Grand Master. I will always be indebted to M . ' . W.". Richard Kelsey who had enough faith to ask me to become his Grand Senior Deacon and eventually become

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your Grand Master. M . ' . W- • Richard Kelsey is one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met and I certainly hope that I have vindicated the wisdom of his selection. His guidance and council have been asked for and pleasantly received, and I can offer n o better tribute to him, than the fact that I believe I have served to the best of my ability. I have special thanks to the Grand Masters who have succeeded M . ' . W- • Brother Kelsey, M-'- W- • J. Fred Williamson, M . ' . W.'- Forrest Haggard, M - ' . W- • Robert Arnold. These particular gentlemen have contributed something to my term as Grand Master. During the time I have been associated with them, I found a close alliance and a uniminity which made each of us have successful years as Grand Masters. Without their wholehearted cooperation and without the cooperation of my Council of Administration, my year as Grand Master would have been a farce. O n e of the most significant honors in my life was to become Master of Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417. Without my own home lodge, I would never have been qualified to become Grand Master. T o my lodge in particular, the best lodge in the state of Kansas, I thank them for the opportunity. I have a sincere thank you to express to the employees of both my farming business and my elevator business because without their indulgence, without their dedication to their job of making our business a success, I could not have traveled like I have. T o all my employees, I say thank you. A paragraph on appreciation would not be complete without mentioning my family and more particularly my wife, Cathy, each of whom contributed greatly to my success of being Grand Master. Their kind indulgence in my missing family functions, in working their schedules around mine so that they might be with me on occasion, I have appreciated. Certainly to my wife, Cathy, for without her encouragement, her love, her involvement, and her genuine interest in Masonry, this journey would not have been possible. I thank her for her love. One year ago you dear Brethren of the Mystic Tie, asked by your vote that I become G r a n d Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. I t was my statement a t installation, that from the ranks I came and to the ranks I would soon return. But, oh it has been a wonderful stay and I do hope a pleasant one for you and a rewarding one for Masonry in Kansas. I d o cherish the opportunity that you gave me to lead the finest men in Kansas for one brief year. "Adieu I a heart-warm, fond adieu ! Dear brothers of the m y s t i c t i e ! You favored, you enlightened few. Companions of my social j o y ; Through I to foreign land m u s t go. P u r s u i n g F o r t u n e ' s passing by W i t h melting heart and brimful eye, I'll mind you still, though far away." RALPH D . WALKER

Grand ATTEST: A L B E R T O . ARNOLD, J R .

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E D I C T F R O M T H E GRAND EAST To: Masters, Wardens and Brethren of all Lodges. " B A L L O T I N G â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The exercise of the ballot is the duty and privilege of every member of the Masonic Lodge. By your ballot, you either elect to membership, or reject men seeking Masonry. Your sole consideration should be whether a petitioner is worthy of admission and whether he would be a credit to the craft. T h e ballot should never be used to gain revenge or satisfy personal prejudices." IN T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 23rd day of December, A.D. 1976, AL 5976. R A L P H D . WALKER

Grand

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . A R N O L D , J R .

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Secretary E D I C T F R O M T H E GRAND EAST

To the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of Long Island Lodge No. 231, A. F. & A.M. Long Island, Kansas and Naphtali Lodge No. 310, A.F. & A.M., Almena, Kansas: A proposition to consolidate Long Island Lodge No. 231, A.F. & A.M., Long Island, Kansas and Naphtali Lodge No. 310, A.F. & A.M., Almena, Kansas has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 8, A R T I C L E I X of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder appear to be regular and the Secretary of each Lodge has certified that the resident members of his Lodge were notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation in each Lodge by the necessary two-thirds ballot. NOW, T H E R E F O R E , I, Ralph D. Walker, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as the duly elected and installed Grand Master of the M ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, and acting in acord with the above provisions of our law, do hereby declare the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Naphtali Lodge No. 310, A.F. & A.M., located at Almena, Kansas. I T IS HEREBY O R D E R E D , that the Secretary of Long Island Lodge No. 231 transmit the seal and charter of said Lodge to the Grand Secretary at Topeka, Kansas, and he shall turn over all property, accounts, books and records to the Secretary of Naphtali Lodge No. 310, A.F. & A.M. in accordance with by-law 3-618: Assets and Liabilities. The effective date of this consolidation shall be April 30, .A.D. 1976. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Long Island Lodge No. 231 to list all properties owned by the said Lodge and title thereto shall transfer to Naphtali Lodge No. 310, A.F. & A.M. as above provided for. The Secretary of Long Island Lodge No. 231 .shall also report to the Grand Secretary and to the Secretary of Naphtali

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Lodge No. 310 any changes in the membership roll of said Lodge which may have taken place during the period of December 3 1 , 1975 to April 30, 1976 a n d he shall further make a listing of the membership of said Lodge showing the dates to which dues have been paid. I t shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Naphtali Lodge No. 310, A.F. & A.M. to report to the Grand Secretary the dates on which all terms of the Edict have been complied with. I N T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 30th day of April, A.D. 1976, AL 5976. RALPH D .

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O .

Grand

ARNOLD,

JR.

Secretary G R A N D M A S T E R ' S I T I N E R A R Y 1976-77

M a r c h 11-13 — G r a n d Lodge 15 — Great Bend Lodge No. 15 18 — Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417—Official Visit 19-—Area Meeting—Osborne, Saqui Lodge No. 160 20 — Area Meeting—Quinter Lodge No. 410 21-23 •— Grand Lodge of New Mexico 24 •— DeMolay Advisory Council 25 — Coffeyville, Keystone Lodge No. 102—50 Year Pin 26-—Area Meeting—Arkansas City, Crescent Lodge 133 27 — Area Meeting—Kingman, Ninnescah Lodge No. 230 28-30 — Grand Chapter and Grand Council—Salina April

1 — Wichita, Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433 2 — Area Meeting—Topeka—Americus Lodge No. 109 3 — Area Meeting—Topeka—Wakefield Lodge No. 396 5 — Garnett, Delphian Lodge No. 44—50 year pin 7 •— Parsons—Doctor's Night 9 — Home Board—Council of Administration 1 0 - — G r a n d Master's Reception 1 1 - — Greensburg, Kiowa Lodge No. 203 12-—Scottish Rite Club at Greensburg 14 — Tribune, Horace Lodge No. 352—Centennial 15-—-Wellington Lodge No. 150—50 year pin 17 — Florence, Advance Lodge No. 114—Father & Son— 50 year pin 19 — Winona, Wallace No. 318—Official Visit 21 — C h a n u t e , Cedar Lodge No. 103—50 year pin 22 — H i l l City, Millbrook Lodge No. 281—Outdoor 3rd 23 — Foundation—Public School—Sabetha Lodge No. 162— 50 year pin 24 — G.M.R.S.M. Reception—Twelve High 26 — Leavenworth District No. 3—25 and 50 year pin 27 — Clearwater, Unity Lodge No. 273—50 year pin 28 — G r a n d O.E.S.

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29 — Pittsburg Lodge No. 187—50 year pin 30 — Area Meeting May

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1 •— Area Meeting 2 — Grand Master's DeMolay Class 3 — Dodge City, St. Bernard Lodge No. 222—50 year pin 4 — Satanta Lodge No. 446—50 year pin 5 — Wichita Joint—District No. 38—50 year pin 6 — Masonic Education—Madison, Wisconsin •—Savonburg, Virginia Lodge No. 315 7 — Masonic Education—Madison, Wisconsin -—Topelca, Orient Lodge No. 51—Grand Commandery 8 — Masonic Education—Madison, Wisconsin — Burden, Clinton Lodge No. 233—Grand Commandery— Wamego No. 75 10 — Arkansas City, Crescent Lodge No. 133 11-—Solomon, Solomon City Lodge No. 1 0 5 ^ F l a g Pole Dedication 12 — Shawnee Mission, Rosedale Lodge No. 333—50 year pin. 13 — Kansas City, Ben H u r Lodge No. 322—50 year pin 17-19-—Grand Lodge of Indiana 21-22 — Scottish Rite Workshop—Wichita 25 — Gypsum, Gypsum City Lodge No. 328—25 and 50 year pin 26 — Lyons, Royal Lodge No. 192—50 year pin—Mortgage— Flag Pole 4 — Shawnee Mission, Ancient Form Lodge No. 34 5 — Paola Lodge No. 37—50 year pin 6 — Carbondale Lodge No. 70—St. John's Day 7 ^ Hays Lodge No. 195—Outdoor 8 — Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359—Pin Presentation 9 •— Pleasanton, Eureka Lodge No. 88 10-12 — Grand Bethel—Grand Lodge of Nebraska 12 — Shrine East-West Football Game 14-17 — Grand Lodge of Washington 20 — Overland Park 23 — Council Grove Lodge No. 36—50 year pin 24 — Independence, Fortitude Lodge No. 107—50 year pin 25 — Fort Scott, Rising Sun Lodge No. 8 27 —Russell Lodge No. 177 28 — Lyndon, Euclid Lodge No. 101—St. John's Day 30 — Topeka Area—25 and 50 year pins 4-10 — Imperial Shrine—Kansas City 8-10 — State Assembly for Rainbow Girls—Wichita 17 — District No. 63—Open Air at Kismet Rodeo Grounds 20-22 — Grand Lodge of Ontario 28 — Grand Lecturer's Meeting—Salina 30-31 -—DeMolay Conclave—Manhattan 31 — M a s o n i c Home Board Meeting

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1 — Public School Committee meeting—Manhattan 2 — Topeka, Special Conferral on Governor Bennett and Archie Dykes 4 — National Sojourners—Wichita 7 — Cheney Keel Pits 11 — Kansas City, Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, with Wes Cook of Missouri 14 — Clayton, New Mexico—Five State Meeting l b — Special Foundation Meeting—Topeka 28 — Grand Lecturer's Meeting 28-31 — Tricennial—Kansas City

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3 — Girard No. 93—Picnic 4 — Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, Weir, Kansas—Dedication 5 — Graveside Ceremony—Hoylrood, Kansas 10 — Hugoton Lodge No. 406—50 year pin 11 — W a r d e n ' s School—Hays No. 195 12 — DeMoIay Installation—Topeka, Kansas 14-17 — Grand Lodge of I d a h o 20 — Old Mission No. 153, Shawnee Mission—Official Visit 21 — Job's Daughter—Kansas City 22 — Ulysses No. 435—Pin Presentation 23 — St. John Lodge. No. 345—50 year pin 25 — Warden's School (a.m.) — Overland Park No. 436—Official Visit 26-28 — Grand Lodge of Missouri 29 — District Meeting No. 144—Little River Oak Tree

October

Xenia Seneca Lodge No. 39 Wakarusa Lodge No. 402—Topeka Grand Court of the Amaranth Tri-State Marking of Roadside Park—Burlington, Colorado Center Lodge No. 147, Marion, Kansas Winfield No. 110—50 year pin Hutchinson—Reno Lodge No. 140—Joint Meeting— 50 year pin 18 — Junction City, Dwight Lodge No. 374—Anniversary 19 — Eureka Lodge No. 106—50 y e a r p i n — P . G . M . Grave Marking 21 — S h a r o n Springs Lodge No. 417 23 — St. Francis Lodge No. 414—Widow's Night 25 — Colby Lodge No. 306—50 year pin 29-30 — Home Board Meeting — Blue Rapids Centennial Lodge No. 169 — Total Youth Committee 31 — Conclave, Sharon Springs

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1 — Commandery Inspection—Goodland 3 — Signal Lodge No. 141, Osage City—Mortgage burning

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V I S I T A T I O N S —Continued 4 — Syracuse No. 309—50 year pins—P.G.M. Grave Marking — Garden City—Grave Marking — Lakin, Grave Marking 5-6 — Arab Temple 8 — Valley Center Lodge No. 364—Oyster Stew Supper 8 — Home Board Meeting 11 — Olathe Lodge No. 19—50 year pin 12 — Edna Lodge No. 345—Temple Dedication 13 — Augusta—Cornerstone Ceremony — Wichita—P.G.M. Grave Marking — Halstead Lodge No. 46—Past Master's Night 15 — Xenia—Lodge Rededication — Pleasanton, P.G.M. Grave Marking — LaCygne No. 61—Official Visit 18 — Lawrence—Joint Meeting—P.G.M. Grave Marking 19 — V.A. Hospital—Topeka 20 — Natoma No. 390—Lodge Hall Dedication 22 — Oak Lodge No. 287, Lebanon—Official Visit December 3 — V.A. Hospital—Leavenworth — Finance Committee Meeting — Masonic Education Meeting 4 — Isis Shrine — Unity Meeting—Topeka — Red Cross of Constantine 5 — Milwaukee—Grand Master's Conference 10 — V . A . Hospital—Wichita — Hi-Twelve at Manhattan 12 — Knights Templar Priests—Junction City 16 — Cyrus Lodge No. 288, Hope, Ks.—Installation and Official Visit 23 — Kansas Masonic Home 27 — Benevolent Lodge No. 98—Abilene, Ks. — St. John's Day Celebration — P.G.M. Grave Marking January 3 — Medicine Lodge No. 77—50 year pin presentation 7 — Tyrian Lodge No. 246—50 year pin presentation 8 — Masonic Home Board — Pin Presentation at Home — District No. 56 at Norton 10 — Goodland Lodge No. 321—50 year pin presentation 11 — Walnut Valley Lodge No. 191 14 — Neosho Lodge No. 27—Hall Dedication 15 — Emporia Lodge No. 12—50 year pin presentation 23-25 — Grand Lodge of Colorado 27 — Haysville Lodge No. 112 28-29 — Masonic Home Board Meeting—Wichita February 3 — Womens Club of Topeka 5 — D.D.G.M. School—Salina 8-10 — Grand Lodge of Oklahoma 10 — Salina Lodge No. 60—50 year pin presentation 19-23 — Grand Master's Conference 26 — District No. 4 Meeting—Kansas City

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O U T S T A N D I N G M A S O N , 1976 David P. Aday, Saqui # 1 6 0 Elmer F. Anderson, Cyrus # 2 8 8 O m a r I. Armstrong, West Gate # 4 3 8 Leonard F. Arnett, Hartford # 1 9 3 Royal B. Brown, Hancock # 3 1 1 Ralph C. Cunningham, Quinter # 4 1 0 Ray Charlton, Scammon # 3 5 1 Paul DeGood, St. Francis # 4 0 4 Bpnjamin Dowel!, P-obinson # 1 5 9 Robert Drieth, Farmers # 1 6 6 Karl W. Ernst, Salina # 6 0 Walter A. Fiorucci, Arma # 4 0 8 Gleed Gronquist, Farmers # 1 6 6 Dale Hall, Wellington # 1 5 0 Earl C. Hamlin, Bestor G. Brown # 4 3 3 Charles M. Henson, Prudence # 1 0 0 Harvey L. Henderson, Satanta # 4 4 6 Lester Houghton, Jamestown # 2 2 7 Herbert L. Jones, Lawrence # 6 William D. Lairmore, Hugoton # 4 0 6

Clarence Little, Wakarusa # 4 0 2 Clarence B. Murphy, Harper # 2 0 6 Austin Neifert, Glen Elder # 2 9 4 Eldon G. Nicholson, Olathe # 1 9 Stanley J. North, Saffordville # 3 9 5 Allen Orten, Belle Plaine # 1 7 3 Leroy Peterson, Burdick # 4 2 9 J. Wayne Pipkin, Morton # 2 5 8 Clifford A. Ramsey, St. TliOmas # 3 0 6 Harry L. Reese, Albert Pike # 3 0 3 E. Merle Rogers, Delphian # 4 4 Charles G. Smith, Lebo # 1 5 2 Walter R. Smith, Johnson # 4 4 1 Merle G. Spangler, Kansas # 3 0 7 Frank Strieker, Vulcan # 2 2 9 Carl Underwood, North Star # 1 6 8 Charles A. Weaver, Belleville # 1 2 9 John W. Willey, Jr., Solomon # 1 0 5 Olice B. Williams, Keystone # 1 0 2

O U T S T A N D I N G L O D G E , 1976 Albert Pike # 3 0 3 — J a m e s O. Foster Anthem # 2 8 4 — Stanley E. Schmitt Arcana # 3 1 — D a v i d E. French Ashler # 3 4 4 — Clarence E. Crowl Atwood # 1 6 4 — Kenneth R. Smith . Bestor G. Brown — # 4 3 3 — Norman L. Stubbs Cyrus # 2 8 8 — Howard Hizer Delaware # 9 6 — Conrad D. Jennings Dwight # 3 7 4 — Brian A. Barkan Hancock # 3 1 1 — R o y a l B. Brown H a r p e r # 2 0 6 — Larry E. Gelvin, Sr. Haysville # 1 1 2 — Harold T. Reese Hiawatha # 3 5 — Gilbert V. Grouse Lafayette # 1 6 — Roger G. Smith Larned # 1 6 7 — Richard G. Barstow Lawrence # 6 — Marion R. Smith Lebo # 1 5 2 — William S. Goodwin Millbrook # 2 8 1 — R o b e r t H. Wanker Mound City # 3 3 — David A. Wakefield Roger E. Sherman # 3 6 9 — James E. Roberts Sabetha # 1 6 2 — K r e y L. Johnson Solomon City # 1 0 5 — R i c h a r d W. Carlson Spivey # 3 4 7 — Lee Vangieson Spring Hill # 5 6 — Jesse R. Davis Unity # 2 7 3 — Stanley A. Combs Walnut City # 2 1 5 — C h e s t e r H . Pfenninger Wellington # 1 5 0 — D a l e D . Hall Wyandotte # 3 — Horace M. Kreeger

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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Goodland Lodge No. 321, Goodland, Kansas, April 10, 1976. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened on the Third Degree for the purpose of placing a Past Grand Master's grave marker on the site of M . ' . W . ' . Karl J. Baumgartner's grave. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree with M-'- W-'. Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, presiding with the assistance of the followino' Grand Lodge Officers or their pro terns. M-'. W . ' . Ralph D. Walker R.'. W-'- William F. Mcintosh R- â&#x20AC;˘ W-'. Chester L. Gilbert R.". W . ' . W. Nolan Artz W-'- Carroll A. Mogge (321) R.'- W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr Bro. Carl W. Carrier W-'. F. Warren Starns W . ' . John E. Stover W-'. Ben B. Boyles W-'. Raymond W. Richardson W-'. Ralph E. Wilson W . ' . William S. Seaman (321) W-". James L. Withers W . ' . Thomas A. Rhoades (321) W.'. Robert G. Jackson

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Tyler

The Grand Master noted the goodly attendance of Past Grand Masters and asked them to rise and receive the private Grand Honors. Those in attendance were: M . ' . W " - Ben W. Graybill, Carroll C. Arnett, Forrest D. Haggard, John H. Murray, Thomas C. Raum, Jr., S. Allan Daugherty, Floyd S. Ecord, Robert H. Arnold and H. Jackson Staton. The Grand Master expressed his great pleasure at having such a fine turnout for this ceremony. He noted the time schedule was quite crowded and therefore refrained from making further introductions a t that time. T h e brethren then retired to the Goodland Cemetery where Grand Procession was formed under the direction of W-'- Ben B. Boyles, Grand Marshal. At the gravesite a brief personal history of M . ' . W-'. Karl J. Baumgartner was read by the Grand Secretary. His service to the fraternity a n d to the community and his church was particularly emphasized. T h e ceremony was then performed by the Grand Master with the assistance of R-'- W . ' . William F. Mcintosh, Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert, R-'. W . ' . W. Nolan Artz and Brother Carl W. Carrier, Grand Chaplain. T h e Grand Master noted his many years of friendship with Brother Karl J. Baumgartner, and his wife. Sister Pearl. Further, he was pleased she was present and could share in the ceremony. Sister Pearl was called forward and she did express her great appreciation to the Grand Master for having this ceremony and to those who attended. It was a beautiful sunshiny spring day with many spring flowers much in evidence.

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T h e brethren then returned to Goodland Lodge and the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree by M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master. RALPH D .

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Wichita Scottish Rite, Wichita, Kansas May 5, 1976. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the 3rd degree for the purpose of honoring fifty year members in District No. 38. M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D. Walker presided with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge Officers or their pro tems. M-'R.'. R.". R.'. R.'. R.'.

W . ' . Ralph D. Walker W . ' . William F. Mcintosh W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert W . ' . W. Nolan Artz W . ' . Irl R. Mitchell, W.M. # 8 6 W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, J r W . ' . Robert A. Kuhn, W.M. # 3 1 3 W - ' . Norman L. Stubbs, W.M. # 4 3 3 W.". F. Warren Starns W . ' . Larry E. Gray, W . M . # 1 6 8 W . ' . Harold P. Allen, W.M. # 4 5 0 W-'. Leslie D. Winegar, W.M. # 5 7 W . ' . Wilbur V a n Etten, W.M. # 9 9 W . ' - J a m e s O. Foster, W.M. # 3 0 3 W-'. James L. Withers W-'. Roger L. Bush W-'. Robert G. Jackson

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Asst. Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Tyler

T h e following Past Grand Masters were present and escorted to the East by the Grand Senior Deacon: M . ' . W . ' . Carroll C. Arnett, Ben W. Graybill, Thomas C. Raum, Jr., S. Allan Daugherty and Arthur C. Hodgson. They were saluted with the Grand Honors. Also, present R.". W. Aubrey Rollins, D D G M A / C V I I and R . ' . W-". Dwight L. Burton, D D G M A / C X. T h e Grand Master noted, and greatly appreciated, the dinner served by the Daughters of the Nile, preceding the meeting, also for the fine entertainment supplied by the Scottish Rite Singers from the Valley of Wichita. After opening Grand Lodge, the Grand Master asked that Brother Gordon Horn, a member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90 of Topeka, and a plural-charter member of Masonic Home Lodge No. 450 be escorted to the East and seated in a chair opposite the altar. H e then approached Brother H o r n and spoke of his contribution to Masonry and that it was his very great pleasure on this occasion to award him a fifty year emblem as a Senior

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DeMolay. Brother Horn became a DeMolay, December 28, 1926. His interest and concern for Masonry and the Kansas Masonic Home was noted and appropriately lauded by our Grand Master. W . ' . Fred E. Pechin was asked to come forward and introduce those members of the Masonic Home Lodge who were present. H e did so and asked each to stand. Appropriate warm applause greeted their introduction. T h e M- â&#x20AC;˘ W.'. Grand Master then noted the presence of each Worshipful Master from each lodge in District No. 38 and the fact they were pro teming as Grand Lodge Officers. Fifty year membership list was read from each lodge, and in turn those present were asked to stand and be recognized. T h e Grand Master asked the brethren to remain seated as he descended from the East and approached a position directly in front of the recipients and gave a most memorable and warm spirited address. T h e Fifty Year recipients were escorted to the Altar by the Senior Deacon. Each was introduced by the Master of his Lodge and officially presented and pinned with the fifty-year emblem. T h e Grand Master concluded with a portion of the charge of the First Degree and received a tremendous ovation. W . ' . James O. Foster, Master of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 at Wichita was called upon and he advised that a member of Albert Pike Lodge, Brother Edwin O. Johnson would receive a seventy-five year emblem. This is to be presented by Worshipful Foster later in June when he will be in California. No further business appearing. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry. RALPH D.

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Solomon City Lodge No. 105, Solomon, Kansas, May 11, 1976. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W-'. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was called for the purpose of dedicating a new flag pole at Solomon City Lodge No. 105. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree with M . ' . W-'- Ralph D . Walker, Grand Master presiding and with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge officers or their pro terns. M.'. R.'. R.'. R.'. R.'. R.'.

W.'. W.'. W-'. W.'. W.'. W.'.

Ralph D. Walker Wm. F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert W. Nolan Artz Don L. Dicks, A.C. V I I I Albert O. Arnold, Jr

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary

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Rev. Bro. Carl W. Carrier W-'. F. Warren Satrns W. . John E. Stover W ' . Frederick M. Froelich W. • James P. Parmenter W-'. Robert E. Dehaven W . ' . G. Arnold Richards W . ' . John W. Willey, Jr W. . Robert G. Jackson

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Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler

Also in atendance, W. Andrew E. Olsen, member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Church Lodge Relation, and R- • W- • John W. Willey, 111, D D G M No. 31. T h e Grand Master noted the fine dinner served by the ladies of the Solomon Presbyterian Church, immediately preceding the opening of Grand Lodge. A warm acknowledgment was given. Our Grand Master noting that in spite of daylight time, the outside light was fast diminishing and therefore refrained from any further announcements at this time in order that the Grand Procession could be formed. T h e Grand Procession was formed immediately east of the lodge and led to the flag pole site by W. . F. M. Froelich, acting Grand Marshal. At the site, the dedication service was performed by the Grand Master with the assistance of the Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior and Grand Junior Wardens. T h e Grand Master spoke briefly of the pleasure he had in seeing the flag pole beside the lodge and of the fine care given to the exterior of the building. T h e flag pole is of brass, set in a slab of concrete. In addition the brethren had removed the church bell and had placed it in a stationary position in the slab, immediately in front of the flag stand. To this had been added the Square & Compasses and made it altogether a fitting symbol of our bicentennial year and patriotic endeavors. A warm spring evening with the sound of birds and t h e ' fragrance of spring flowers, made this a very pleasant evening. T h e ladies, friends and brethren were then invited to return to the inside of the lodge hall where they were addressed by our Grand Master. His usual, forceful and optimistic words brought praise and enthusiasm from the audience. T h e ladies of the Eastern Star were highly commended for their efforts in assisting the lodge and also for doing such a fine job in their own behalf. Entertainment was also provided. Sister Erabell Venneberg, District Aid of District No. 33, and her daughter. Sister Marrianna Venneberg, both members of Fraternity Chapter No. 133, O.E.S., sang a beautiful duet. T h e Grand Master then retired to a room adjacent to lodge hall where Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. RALPH D . WALKER

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . A R N O L D , J R .

Grand

Secretary

Master

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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, A.F. & A.M. Leavenworth, Kansas, May 15, 1976. A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. was opened in Leavenworth Hall No. 2 at 10:00 A.M. T h e purpose of this Special Communication was to place memoral markers commemorating Smith ton Lodge No. 1, Leavenworth Lodge No. 2 and Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 as the founders of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. T h e Lodge of Entered Apprentices was opened in Ample Form by M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, with the assistance of the following: M.'. R.". R.'. R.". M.'.

W . ' . Ralph D. Walker W . ' . Wm. F. Mcintosh W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert W . ' . W. Nolan Artz W . ' . John H . Murray W . ' . Ed Cheney R . ' . W-'. Albert O. Arnold, J r M . ' . W-'. Forrest D. Haggard W-". Conrad F. Johnson W.". Floyd Bosler W-'. F. Warren Starns W . ' . Glenn K n a p p W.". John E. Stover W. â&#x20AC;˘. Ben W. Boyles W-'. Del Seuser W-'. Ralph E. Wilson W . ' . Charles Moore ( # 2 ) W-'. T h u r m a n D. Miller W-'. James L. Withers W.". Roger L. Bush W.". Harry H. Smoots ( # 1 0 ) W-". Robert G; Jackson Also in attendance were the following:

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden .as Grand Treasurer as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Chaplain as Grand Chaplain , . Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler as Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Tyler

John H. Murray, P G M ; Richard D. Kelsey, P G M ; Forrest D. Haggard, P G M ; John E. Masters, D D G M / A L , Area No. 2 ; John L. Heckert, D D G M / A L , Area No. 5 ; Ralph A. McRill, D D G M No. 3 ; Robert L. T h a r p , D D G M No. 5; Louis E. Kresin, D D G M , No. 4 ; Olice B. Williams, D D G M , No. 25, Alvin K. Banman, V.A.V.S. Representative; Fred E. Pechin, Grand Lodge Committee on Publications; and Charles R. Jahne, Grand Lodge Committee on Reports of Grand Officers. T h e Grand Master noted the continuing hard, driving rain, the difficulties that it portend. Nevertheless we were to continue on as planned. H e noted the cancellation of the parade that was to be included in the ceremonies. For brevity of time, the Grand Master announced he would shorten introductions. However three Past Grand Masters were present and were escorted to the East for the private Grand Honors. They were: M . ' . W . ' . John H . Murray and M . ' . W-'. Forrest D. Haggard, and M . ' . W.'- Richard D . Kelsey who arrived a short time later and was likewise recognized.

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W-'. Ralph E. Wilson, Secretary of K i n g Solomon Lodge No. 10, asked to approach the East, and there presented our M . ' . W.'. Grand Master the key to the city of Leavenworth in behalf of the Mayor. Brother E. Glenn K n a p p presented the plaques in behalf of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and their Grand Master, M . ' . W-'- Lewis "Wes" Cook, commemorating the monuments erected earlier that year in Leavenworth and Weston, Missouri, commemorating the endeavors of our brothers, Lewis & Clark. The. loHpp. was tlip.n oDCned ?.nd friends and ""^uests invited in. T h e \Vcrthy Grand Matron, Joan Dunn, was introduced along with her party. Sister Dixie Knauss, Associate Grand Matron, Sister Virginia Fulton, Grand Electa and Sister Mary Brown, Grand Chaplain. T h e Grand Master then ordered that Grand Procession be formed and proceed downstairs to the front of the building. T h e driving rain still continued but it was fortunate that most of the ceremony could be conducted under the sidewalk shelters. T h e Grand Master then announced that we would luncheon at a nearby restaurant and reassemble in Highland, Kansas, at the Junior College at 1:30 P.M. Promptly on the hour, procession was formed and proceeded to the site in front of the main structure on the campus of Highland Kansas Junior College. There a beautiful stone and Masonry base had been constructed and provided by W-'. Larry Algott for placement of the memorial plaque. T h e ceremony proceeded as the rains continued. T h e Grand Master then announced that we would assemble at Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 at 4 : 3 0 P.M. U p o n arriving in Kansas City, because of the weather conditions and other factors, our Grand Master determined that it was best to conduct the actual ceremony on the second floor of Wyandotte Lodge No. 3. Although weather played a tremendous factor in determining the size of the crowd assembled, all felt this was a most impressive and historical time in Kansas Masonry. T h e brethren then retired to the third floor and into the lodge room where the Grand Master spoke briefly of his great appreciation for all of those who had assisted, in making arrangements, in proteming as G r a n d Lodge Officers and in seeing to his personal accommodations. No further business appearing, lodge was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry.

RALPH D.

Grand ATTEST: A L B E R T O . ARNOLD,

Grand

Secretary

JR.

WALKER

Master

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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N VVaniego Lodge No. 75, Wamego, Kansas, May 27, 1976. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened on the First Degree of Masonry for the purpose of dedicating the flag pole at Wamego Lodge No. 75 at Wamego, Kansas. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry by M . ' . W.'. Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, and the assistance of the following: M.". W . ' . Ralph D. Walker R.'. W . ' . Wm. F. Mcintosh R.'. W-'. Chester L. Gilbert W.'. Robert G. Jackson W . ' . T. LeRoy Stewart ( # 7 5 ) R.'. W-'. Albert O. Arnold, J r W.'. Conrad F. Johnson (P.S. Com.) W-'. George W. Walker ( # 7 5 ) W . ' . Samuel M. Finley ( # 7 5 ) W . ' . Fred L. Baker ( # 7 5 ) W-'. Norman C. Bliss ( # 7 5 ) W-'. E. E. Stockebrand ( # 7 5 ) W-'. Larry Berner ( # 7 5 ) W . ' . Erwin E. Breymeyer ( # 7 5 ) W . ' . James F . Shea ( # 7 5 )

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler

Others in attendance were: Richard D. Kelsey, P G M ; Robert H. Arnold, P G M ; Dr. Donald A. Mahrle, Potentate, Arab Shrine, Don L. Dicks, D D G M / A L , Area V I I I ; John W. Willey, I I I , D D G M # 3 1 ; Erwin Scott, D D G M # 2 9 ; Fred E. Pechin, Committee Member; and eight sisters and brothers from our Masonic Home. The Grand Master expressed his appreciation to those who were present and noted a goodly crowd had already assembled outside the lodge hall. The brethren descended the back stairs of the lodge and assembled in the alley way, then proceeded to the site of the flag pole being led in Grand Procession by the Color Guard of Arab Shrine Temple. U p o n arriving at the site, the following program was presented: 7:00 P.M.—Opening of the M . ' . W-". Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas in Wamego Lodge No. 75. 7: 20 P.M.—Grand Procession—to Flag Site. 7:25 P.M.—Welcome & Introductions by W . ' . Fred L. Baker, Worshipful Master of Wamego Lodge No. 75. Prayer by: Rev. Bro. Stacy OUar, United Methodist Church of Wamego. Flag Raising by—Raymond D. Snapp, Mayor of Wamego. Keith Swanson, President, Chamber of Commerce. Ceremony of Dedication—Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master and the Grand Lodge Officers. Address: M.'- W . ' . Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master. Benediction—Rev. Bro. Stacy OUar. Refreshments—Served by the Rainbow Assembly No. 72.

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O u r Grand Master expressed his great appreciation to the Potentate of Arab Temple, Dr. Donald A. Mahrle, for his presence and for the service performed by the Color Guard unit. A sizeable crowd had gathered, estimated to be about 135. T h e weather was pleasantly warm with clear skies and the many pleasantries, sights and sounds of spring as a very enjoyable backgrund. Following the dedication ceremonies the audience was invited inside to hear our Grand Master's address and partake of light refreshments. I n his usual spirited enthusiastic manner, our Grand Master proceeded to delight the audience with his stories, always ending with a chaiienging question of fraternal connotations. All agreed this was a very outstanding meeting, which was performed in conjunction with our nation's celebration of the bi-centennial. With no further business appearing. Grand Lodge was declared closed in Ample Form by the Grand Master. R A L P H D . WALKER

Grand

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, JR.

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, Sylvan Grove, Kansas, June 8, 1976. A Special Communication of the M ' - W-"- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in the hall of Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359 for the purpose of rededication. T h e M-'. W- â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree by M. . W- . Ralph D . Walker, Grand Master, and the assistance of the following brethren. M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D . Walker W-'- F. Warren Stams R . ' . W - ' - Chester L. Gilbert R . ' . W - ' . W. Nolan Artz M- -W.'. J. Fred Williamson R.'.W.". Albert O . Arnold, Jr W-'. Robert G. Jackson W-'- Joseph Novvak ( # 3 5 9 ) W . ' . David Smith ( # 1 5 4 ) W . ' . Leslie Peck ( # 3 5 9 ) W-'. Paul Nielson ( # 3 5 9 ) W-'- Delmar Vonada ( # 3 5 9 ) W . ' . John Hupfer ( # 3 5 9 , Master) W . ' . Clarence Diers ( # 3 5 9 ) W-'- Herman Panzer ( # 1 5 4 W . ' . Howard Block ( # 3 5 9 ) W-'. Jimmy Lawson ( # 3 5 9 ) W . ' . Larry Nelson ( # 3 5 9 ) W . ' . L e o D . Vonada ( # 3 5 9 ) W.". Joseph Kulich ( # 3 5 9 )

Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler .Principal Architect Bearer of Symbolic Lodge

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The doors of the lodge were opened and the brethren, friends and ladies were invited to enter. The Grand Lodge Officers retired and formed in Grand Procession and re-entered. T h e following program was presented: Procession Grand Lodge Officers Introduction of Grand Lodge Officers . . . . John Hupfer, W.M. Rededication Grand Lodge Officers Special Number Leo D. Vonada Presentation of 25 Year Emblems . . William Rindquist, D D G M , , Dist. No. 43 Special Number Jimmy Lawson, Larry Nelson Presentation of 50 Year Emblems . . M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D . Walker, Grand Master Benediction W- • Leslie Peck Our Grand Master expressed his very great appreciation to the officers and members of Sylvan Grove Lodge for hosting the Grand Lodge at a very fine dinner before the opening and program. Although R. • W . ' . William D. Ringquist had been scheduled to present the 25 year emblems, he noted the presence of W . ' . Brother Leslie Peck, who was Master of Sylvan Grove Lodge 25 years ago. He had journeyed from his residence in Phoenix to be present on this occasion and made a very wonderful presentation. Following presentation of the 25 year emblems, our Grand Master awarded Brother Frank Hill a 50 year emblem. He used this occasion to address him and as he stated "through him" all who were assembled, some of his ideas, thoughts and aspirations he had for Freemasonry. As ever, his address was enjoyed by all who were present. At the conclusion of which he thanked all those attending, and especially those who had made such a wonderful contribution by way of the program and participation therein. T h e rededication of Sylvan Grove Lodge followed the disastrous fire in August, 1974. T h e origin of this fire was not known. But its damage both directly and the accompanying smoke was extensive. This beautiful remodeling job is one to be studied aind copied. T h e light wood paneling, the new carpeting, the accoustical ceiling, the furnishings, etc., have made this a lodge hall any Freerhason would be proud to call home. T h u s from the" depths of despair, this proud little lodge which has already produced a Grand Master of Kansas Masons, Henry S. Buzick, Jr., joined with its sisters of the Eastern Star in a most commendable fashion in celebrating our nation's bi-centennial and rededication o£ its new lodge hall. The Grand Master complimented each and every one involved highly for their efforts and challenged them to go into the future with optimistic approach and support the efforts of all it's youths.; No further business'appearing, lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. • ; • RALPH

Grand ATTEST:

ALBERT O . ARNOLD'

Grand

Secretary

'' JR.

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WALKER

Master

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SPECIAL

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COMMUNICATION

TTopeka, Kansas, July 5, 1976. A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry by M-'- W- . R a l p h D . Walker, Grand Master, for the purpose of participating in the cornerstone ceremonies of the new Kansas Supreme Court building. T h e Grand Master was assisted by the following Grand Lodge officers or their proxies: M . ' . W.'- Ralph D . Walker R. . VV. . VViiiiam F. ivlclniosh R . ' . W. • Chester L. Gilbert R . ' . W- . W. Nolan Artz M . ' . W-'. William E. Montgomery R . ' . W-'- Albert O. Arnold, J r M.'• W-'. Carroll C. Arnett W- • Leonard Rising W- • Olice B. Williams W- . Ben B. Boyles W- • Charles Hoffmeister W-'. R a l p h E. Wilson W- . T h u r m a n D. Miller R . ' . W-'- John L. Heckert W- • Robert L. Bush W- . Robert G. Jackson

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Decon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Tyler

Eight Past Grand Masters were noted as being present and were asked to rise and receive the Grand Honors. They included Ben W. Graybill, Robert D. Caplinger, Robert H . Arnold, S. Allan Daugherty, John H. Murray, Richard D. Kelsey, William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer and Carroll C. Arnett, who was serving as Grand Chaplain. Also present were two Area Coordinators, R-'. W- • John L. Heckert, Area No. 5 and R . ' . W - ' . Don L. Dicks, Area No. 8. I n addition there were seven District Deputy Grand Masters as follows: R-'- W . ' . Louis E. Kresin, District No. 4, R.'- W.'- Robert L. T h a r p , District No. 5, R-". W-'. Teddy A. Rockhold, Sr., District No. 16. R . ' . W . ' . Raymond E. StiUwell, District No. 2 1 , R . ' . W . ' . Olice B, Williams, District No. 25, R-'. W-'. Doyle K. Longhofer, District No. 29 and R-'- W-'- Joseph M. Ballew, District No. 33. T h e G r a n d Master expressed his great appreciation for the fine turnout on this holiday weekend. T h e Grand Master recognized the fact that many Masons had participated in the bicentensial parade the day before, July 4, 1976, and was given a word report of the various floats and advised that Golden Rule Lodge No. 90 had placed second in this competition. W.'- Wes Bolin also advised that Newton Lodge No. 142 had participated in a bicentennial parade with an outstanding float of their own. O t h e r reports of the Topeka bicentennial p a r a d e indicated that at least three lodges were represented and as many as 65 Masons. T h e brethren were then advised that in lieu of the normal procession, the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior and Jimior Wardens together with their ladies would assemble on the second floor of the State

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Capitol building. Others were asked to proceed to seating just in front of the new Supreme Court building. At precisely the prescribed time, 10:30 A.M., the Chief Justice, other Justices and dignitaries arrived at the site a n d ' were seated. The following program was presented: PROGRAM OF CEREMONIES Presiding:

Frank Corbett, Capitol Area Plaza Authority

Music Prelude: 1st Infantry Division Band under direction of Chief Warrant Officer John D. Fields Presentation of the Color Guard, Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery National Anthem: Sung by Professor Harlan F. Jennings, Jr., Director of Operatic Activities, Michigan State University Invocation: Bishop Ernest T. Dixon, Jr., Kansas Area of the United Methodist Church Welcome: Frank Corbett Remarks on behalf of the State of Kansas: Lieutenant Governor Shelby Smith (P-epresenting Governor Robert F. Bennett) Remarks on behalf of the Kansas .American Revolution: Bicentennial Commission Warren Shaw, Chairman Remarks on behalf of the Kansas Bar Association: Jack E. Dalton, President Remarks on behalf of the Kansas Supreme Court and introduction of Speaker: Harold R. Fatzer, Chief Justice Address: Justice Byron R. White, United States Supreme Court Laying of the Cornerstone: Chief Justice Harold R. Fatzer, Assisted by the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas, Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master Home on the Range (Kansas State Song) : Mr. Jennings Benediction: Archbishop Ignatius J. Strecker, Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. This was a bright sunny warm day with an audience estimated to be in excess of 1,500 persons. The inspiring message of the Chief .Justice Harold R. Fatzer, was especially noteworthy. His efforts to obtain this new building were greeted with a rousing, standing ovation. Byron R. White, member of the United States Supreme Court gave a most impressive address citing the many advantages to be enjoyed by Kansans in the use of this new structure, and highly commended the efforts of the Justices in our jurisdiction to pursue the spirits and intent of our laws. Our Grand Master, due to the many complications of the program and for brevity, gave the following cornerstone dedication: "Today more than ever, people in all branches of government, but magnificent edifice for the purpetuity of the judicial branch of our government, speaks more eloquently than words, for the character, uprightness and steadfastness of Kansas Citizens. "Today more than ever, people in all branches of gvoernment, but especially the judicial branch, have a responsibility to be men of decision, never veering to the right or left because appeasement of all is impossible. Likewise, we the citizens are charged to be responsible

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for the types of men we elevate to elective office. "Since the time of the erection of King Solomon's Temple and more particularly in the time of the renaissance- Freemasons of the world have built magnificent edifices for all mankind. We, as Free and accepted Masons, believe it is our duty and obligation to assist in any such magnificent understaking and because of the solemnity and importance of this August event, we the Grand Lodge officers of the Masonic Lodges of Kansas are dressed in formal attire. "Friends and Brethren, here assembled, be it known unto you that we are lawful men, true aiiu laitiiful to the laws of our country'. Masons of old were banded together in secrecy and harmony to erect magnificent buildings for the worship of God and the benefit of all mankind.' In doing this they did form small select companies of each other, in order to protect their secrets of building and to be assured that those entrusted with those secrets were men who believe in God and in the eternal destiny of the human soul. These secrets were entrusted in peace and honor to Masons of Ancient time, and having been faithfully transmitted to, it is our duty to convey them, unimpaired to the latest posterity. Unless our Craft were good and our calling honorable, we should not have lasted for so many centuries, nor should we have been honored with the patronage of so many illustrious men of knowledge, who have ever shown themselves ready to promote our interest and defend us from all adversaries. "We are here today to symbolically lay this cornerstone as an emulation of those ancient builders who began each new edifice by placing the first stone in the northeast corner. "This cornerstone has been tested by the proper implements of Masonry and I find that the Craftsmen have skillfully and faithfully performed their duty. I do declare this stone well-formed, true and trusty- and correctly laid according to the rules of our Ancient Craft. "We may and time

are assembled here today to build a house which, we pray God, deserve to prosper by becoming a place of concourse for good men promoting harmony and brotherly love throughout the world, till shall be no more.

"May these blessings abide with us continually, and may the Grand Master of heaven and earth shelter and protect the widow and orphan, shield and defend them from the trials of the vicissitudes of the world, and so bestow His mercy upon the bereaved, the afflicted, and the sorrowing, that they may know sorrowing and trouble no more. "May the all-bounteous author of nature, bless the inhabitants of this place with an abundance of the conveniences and comforts of life, assist in the erection and completion of this building, protect the workmen against every accident, long preserve the structure from decay, and grant to us all the supply of the com of nurishment, the wine of refreshment- and the oil of joy. "May â&#x20AC;˘ upon hearts Ruler

the blessing of a bounteous heaven be showered upon us and all like patriotic, and benevolent undertakings, and inspire the of the people with virtue, wisdom and gratitude. May the great of the universe bless and prosper our national, state, and city

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government, preserve the union of the states and may it be a bond of friendship and brotherly love that shall endure through all time. SO M O T E I T BE." T h e brethren then retired and Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. RALPH

Grand

WLLKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, JR

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL

COMMUNICATION

Kaw Lodge No. 272, A.F. & A.M., Kansas City, Kansas, August 11, 1976. A Special Commuication of the M.". W- • Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in the hall of Kaw Lodge No. 273, at 3:00 P.M. on the above date. This special communication was opened on the third degree as a Lodge of Sorrow for the purpose of dedicating the Past Grand Master's grave marker placed at the burial site of M . ' . W- • Arthur H. Strickland, Past Grand Master. ( 1 9 4 0 ) . M - ' . W-'- Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, presided with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge officers or their proxies. M.'. W-'- Ralph D. Walker W-'- Robert G. Jackson R.'. W ' - Chester L. Gilbert W-'- F. Warren Starns M-'. W.'. Ben W. Graybill, PGM R-'. W-'- Albert O. Arnold, Jr M- . W- • Forrest D. Haggard, PGM R.'. W-'- Louis Kresin ( D D G M # 4 ) W-'- Richard Kresin (272) W- • Ben B. Boyles R.'. W . ' . Olice B. Williams (DDGM # 2 5 ) W- • Ralph F. Wilson W- . Finis Swender (272) W-'- Glenn K n a p p (Com. on M.M.) W.'. William B. Carter (450) W-'- Thomas J. Charlesworth

Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Treasurer as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler

T h e Grand Master expressed his great appreciation for those in and recognized three Past Grand Masters as being present, two Grand Lodge officers, M.". W ' - Ben W. Graybill as Grand M . ' . W-'- Forrest D. Haggard as Grand Chaplain, and M - ' . W.'McGinness. .

attendance; serving as Treasurer, Charles S. ,

Brother Thomas Strickland, son of our late Past Grand Master was in the Lodge and called upon by the Grand Master. H e responded by expressing his appreciation for the efforts extended by the Grand Lodge officers in making possible the grave marker and the ceremony consecrating its placement on the grave of his father. It was noted the brethren would return to Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, as an evening of festivities was planned including the Grand Master, M . ' . W-'. Ralph D . Walker and M.'- W-'. C. Lewis "Wes"

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Cook, Grand Master of Missouri Masons. T h e brethren then departed to by the Grand Marshal. At the grave site the Past Grand Master's memorial by hte Grand Marshal. At the grave site the Past Grand Master's memorial grave marking ritual was performed by the Grand Master with the assistance of W-'. Robert G. Jackson as Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert Grand Senior Warden, W- . F. Warren Starns as Junior Grand Warden, R.'. W-'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary and M-'- W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard, P G M as Grand Chaplain. It was noted that M . ' . W-'. Arthur Strickland was born and reared in Kansas City' Kansas. He attended public schools and high school and had attended the Kansas City School of Law. H e later was to be employed as a railroad clerk, insurance salesman and of Water and Lights before being elected to the Board of Public Utilities. T h e late Frank S. Land, founder of DeMolay, employed him as a Field Representative to the Supreme Council and others. In addition to his service through the chairs of the Grand Lodge and as Grand Master in February 1940, he also served for a period of five years as Grand Secretary. After resigning as Grand Secretary he returned to become secretary of the Scottish Rite Bodies in the Valley of Kansas City, Kansas. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Grand Master again called upon Brother Thomas Strickland and he again expressed his pleasure at being able to witness the ceremony and for the efforts extended in behalf of his late father. A warm, humid and cloudy day, although somewhat uncomfortable, failed to produce any rain until after the ceremony was concluded and the brethren had returned to the lodge hall. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the third degree of Masonry by M . ' . W-'. Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master. RALPH D

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, JR.

Grand

Secretary

SPECIAL

COMMUNICATION

Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, Weir, Kansas, September 4, 1976. A Special Communication of the M - ' . W.'. Grand Lodge. A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in the hall of Black Diamond Lodge No. 274 a t 7:30 P.M. on the 4th of September, 1976. This special communication was called for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple in Weir. M-"- W-'- Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, opened a lodge of Entered Apprentice with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge officers, or their proxies:

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M . ' . W.'. Ralph D. Walker R.'. W-'. William F. Mcintosh R.'. W- . Chester L. Gilbert R.'. W. • W. Nolan Artz M . ' . W . ' . B e n W. Graybill, P G M R- . W- . Albert O. Arnold, J r W.'. Robert G. Jackson W- • Melvin R. Jones W.'. Arthur A. Hartshorn W.'. Ben B. Boyles W. . Ceo M. Jones W. . Gerald R. Jones W. . William D. Moran W.'. Chester Paradee W- . S. Phillip Henson W-'- Jay Jones, Jr W- • Wesley E. Cobb W.'. Olice B. Williams ( D D G M # 2 5 ) W.'. Carl E. Price ( D D G M # 1 0 ) W.'. Elsworth Burnside ( D D G M # 9 )

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal as Grand Su'ord Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler as Assistant Tyler Grand Architect ") L Bearers of Symbolic Lodge j

Also in attendance were Fred E. Pechin, Committee on Grand Lodge Publications and Gerald L. Anderson, Committee on Temple Building and Remodeling. The lodge doors were then opened and ladies and friends were invited to witness this ceremony. W- • Master, William J. Jones, welcomed the brethren, friends and guests. He then introduced the Grand Master, M.'- W.". Ralph D. Walker, who perforfed the ancient ceremony of the dedication with th'e assistance of R-'. W.'. William F. Mcintosh, DGM, R.'. W.'. Chester L. Gilbert, GSW, R.'. W-". W. Nolan Artz, GJW and W-'. Robert G. Jackson as Grand Chaplain. Following the dedication, M- • W- • Walker, introduced his Grand Lodge officers and expressed his appreciation for their attendance at this special communication. He then removed his hat and descended from the East. This in order "to be closer to those who are present." He noted the fine turnout and the fact it was impossible to proceed with the normal procession due to the size of the crowd. He again paid the lodge high compliment for their efforts in erecting this new temple, and noted the fine cooperation and assistance received from Kent Chapter No. 117, Order of the Eastern Star. He further noted the fine dinner served preceeding the opening of Grand Lodge and that it was prepared by Kent Chapter No. 117, O.E.S. and served by the students from Southeast High School. In his address the Grand Master admonished the lodge not to simply be satisfied with the beautiful new building, but to make every effort to see that it is used and reused many, many times and "leave it in the keeeping of your sons." Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith were thanked for their participation in providing the music for the ceremony. This beautiful new temple is prominently situated near the center of the city. It is of brick and masonry construction, on one floor, beautifully lighted and decorated. The lodge room is in keeping with symbolic Masonry, having

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as its principle color, blue. T h e temple was constructed by a brother of the lodge who was also participating in the ceremony as principal architect. Brother Wesley E. Covb. It is one of the outstanding Masonic Temples in Southeast Kansas. Although the weather had been warm during the day, the fully air conditioned structure was quite comfortable. Nearly one hundred and twenty five persons were in attendance. RALPH D.

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O .

Grand

ARNOLD, JR.

Secretary SPECIAL

COMMUNICATION

Hall of Goodland Lodge ^No. 321, Goodland, Kansas, October 11, 1976. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. was opened in the hall of Goodland Lodge No. 32, Goodland, Kansas, on October 11, 1976, 4 : 0 0 P.M. Mountain Time. T h e purpose of this special communication was a tri-state meeting between the Grand Masters of Colorado, Jess M. Gern, Nebraska, T . Leo Stines and Kansas, Ralph D. Walker. M . ' . W. . Ralph D . Walker proceeded to open the Lodge of Entered Apprentices with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge officers or their protems: M.". W . ' . Ralph D. Walker W . ' . Robert G. Jackson (Asst. Gr. Ty) R . ' . W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert W- â&#x20AC;˘ F. Warren Starns W. â&#x20AC;˘ Joseph F. Gerstberger (Com. Mem.) R . ' . W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, J r Rev. Bro. Carl Carrier W.". James L. Withers (Sec'y # 4 1 7 ) W. . James R. Paulson (Com. Mem.) W. . Hurlburt Graves (Com. Mem.) W . ' . Garnette F. Greene (Lee. Em.) W. . Glenn Eastlack (Com.. Mem.) W-'. Swede Larsen W-'. Larry Algott (No. 344) W-'. Everett Hargrave (No. 321)

Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer .as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler

T h e Grand Master expressed his great appreciation to those in attendance and for the effort made by several who had chartered a flight from Topeka to Goodland in order to be present. T h e Grand Marshal was asked to bring M. . W . ' . Jess W. Gem, Grand Master of Colorado Masons and M-'. W-'T. Leo Stines, Grand Master of Nebraska to the East. M-'- W.'- Gern introduced two in his party, M . ' . W . ' . Clarence W. Hines, PGM, Grand Lecturer and W . ' . John Johnson. M . ' . W-'. Stines introduced R . ' . W-'. Alfred B. Saum, Deputy Grand Master of Nebraska. They were received and accorded the Grand Honors, after which M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D. Walker presented each

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with the History of Kansas Masonry and a bronze coin. They in turn responded and expressed their appreciation in being able to attend. T h e Grand Master explained that in commemoration of this event, road side markers were to be placed at the rest areas on 1-70, both north and east bound' just inside the Kansas-Colorado line. W.'. Leo J. Schisler explained directions to arrive at the road side park, further that the highway patrol had been contacted to allow a "turn around" just west of the park way, in order that the brothers might return to the park way just inside the Colorado line, in the east bound lane. T h e Grand Secretary introduced Brother Donald Nisbett, Senior Deacon of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90 of Topeka. Because of his service on this occasion he was good naturedly dubbed "Grand Pilot." Kevin Jackson (Fellow Craft), son of the Assistant Grand Tyler, W-'Robert G. Jackson, was introduced and expressed his great pleasure at being present. Upon arriving at the rest stop in the west bound lane, procession was formed and proceeded to the site. There the Grand Master introduced W-'. Larry Algott, who had built the beautiful stone markers to receive the bronze plates commemorating the events. T h e monumuents were designed by Brother Algott, who had taken a stone for each and chiseled therein the square and compasses. The ceremony of general purposes was then performed after which the brethem retired and were escorted to the rest stop in the east bound lane. Procession was again formed and the ceremony of dedication repeated. Both M . ' . W-'. Jess W. Gern and M-'. W.'. T. Leon Stines each spoke highly of these events and expressed their great pleasure of being present and hoped that it might become an annual occasion. No further business appearing, the M . ' . W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry. This beautiful fall day was accompanied by picturesque cloudiness on the horizon at the day's end. The temperature was cool, but not uncomfortable. After lingering for pictures, the brethren and their ladies then journeyed to Burlington, Colorado and were the guests at a delightful dinner at the Burlington County Club by Burlington Lodge No. 77, after which the Grand Master and his party, together with those contemporaries from Colorado and Nebraska retired to Burlington Lodge where they were formally received. The good fellowship and experiences of the day led each and every one to agree it was a magnificient idea with the hope that a repeat of this occasion could occur many times. RALPH D.

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O .

Grand

ARNOLD, J R .

Secretary SPECIAL

COMMUNICATION

Hall of Fidelity Lodge No. 106, Eureka, Kansas, October 19, 1976. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened on the Third Degree in a Lodge of Sorrow for the

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purpose of placing a Past Grand Master's grave marker at the burial site of M . ' . W.". David B. Fuller. M ' . W-'. Ralph D. Walker proceeded to open the Lodge of Master Masons in Ample Form with the following Grand Lodge Officers or their proxies: M - ' . W.". Ralph D. Walker W . ' . Howard Massey ( # 1 0 6 ) Leonard L. Booth ( # 1 0 6 ) R . ' , W . ' . W. Nolan Artz W . ' . Jesse W. Bane ( # 3 0 1 ) W . ' . Charles Willis Hall ( # 1 0 6 ) W . ' . Alfred F. Halbrook (M-106) W-'- James E. Cryder ( # 1 0 6 ) W-'. Robert E. Sears ( # 4 1 1 ) W . ' . Ben B. Boyles W.". Lester Boardman ( # 3 0 1 ) W- â&#x20AC;˘ Robert E. Huddleston ( # 4 1 1 ) W-'. Roy Schreffler ( # 1 0 6 ) W . ' . John W. Russell ( # 4 1 1 ) W . ' . Roger L. Bush

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler

T h e Grand Master invited the Grand Secretary and several other Grand Lodge Officers into the lodge. Their late arrival had been caused by road repairs in two different locations leading into the city. T h e Grand Master thanked the brethren of Fidelity Lodge for their fine turnout. After practice formation of the procession, the Grand Master dismissed the brethren to assemble at the Greenwood Cemetery. At the cemetery, procession was formed by W- . Ben B. Boyles, Grand Marshal, who conducted the brethren to the grave site. T h e Grand Master performed the grave marker dedication with the assistance of the Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior and Grand Junior Wardens, Grand Secretary, and with W-'. Brother Alfred F. Halbrook, Master of Fidelity Lodge No. 106 as Grand Chaplain. T h e Brethren then returned to the lodge hall and lodge was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree. This was a chilly, grey day and was made even more uncomfortable by a sharp north wind and high humidity. T h e brethren were then treated to a magnificent dinner served by the ladies of Queen Bess Chapter No. 56, O.E.S., after which Fidelity Lodge opened and received the Grand Master and his party. Immediately thereafter, the doors of the lodge were opened for presentation of 50 and 25 year emblems. All in all it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening with much gayety and laughter and good fellowship seldom equaled if ever exceeded.

RALPH

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O .

Grand

ARNOLDJ

Secretary

JR.

WALKER

Master

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SPECIAL

COMMUNICATION

Edna Lodge No. 345, Edna, Kansas, November 12, 1976. A Special Communication of the M. • W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in ample form on the First Degree for the purpose of the Cornerstone Ceremony and Flag Pole ceremony and Dedication of the Lodge. M. . W. . Ralph D. Walker presiding with the assistance of the following M.'. W.'. Ralph D. Walker W.'. Ben B. Boyles (G. Marshal) R.'. W. • Chester L. Gilbert W. • Robert G. Jackson W.'. J. Eugene Thomasson ( # 1 1 7 ) R."- W-'- Albert O. Arnold, Jr W.'. Ralph E. Wilson W. • Glenn McBride ( # 3 4 5 ) W. . Donald E. Stine ( # 3 4 5 ) R.". W.'. Olice Williams ( D D G M # 2 5 ) W-'. Atlee P. Peterson ( # 3 4 5 ) W. . Luther E. Dewlen ( # 3 4 5 ) W.'. RoUand W. Hoppock ( # 3 4 5 ) W. • Pierce Hannon ( # 3 4 5 ) W.'. Ray D. Fincher ( # 1 1 7 )

Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler

The brethren were assembled in Grand Procession by the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the outside of the building where the ancient cornerstone ceremony was performed. Shortly thereafter and but a few steps from the cornerstone, the flagpole was likewise dedicated. The Grand Master noted the very cold breeze. He expressed his very great pleasure in behalf of all of Kansas Masonry for the efforts put forth by the Masons and Eastern Stars of the community in providing this new temple. The Brethren and ladies were then escorted to the Edna community hall for a ham dinner that was served by the ladies of the First Methodist Church of Edna. After returning to the temple, ladies and friends were invited to come into the lodge room. T h e ancient ceremony of dedication was then performed by the Grand Lodge Officers. ,\ 25 year emblem was presented to Brother Bradbury by the Grand Master. A short history of the Lodge was given. The Grand Master then addressed the assemblage. As is his custom, he descended from the East. His remarks and colorful stories were well received and "thoroughly enjoyed by all." Cunningham Chapter O.E.S. was highly complimented for the cooperation with Edna Lodge in helping with the many necessities to building a new temple, which is debt free. "A proud addition to the community and Kansas Masonry." T h e new temple was once a chicken house and hatchery. The exterior has been completely redone and beautifully repainted. The interior has paneled walls, acoustical ceiling, and richly patterned carpet. T h e riser in the East, has two steps up, three feet wide on either side of the pedestal. This design is rather unique in itself, allows for and makes use of the space on either side

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thereof for the secretary and treasurer and musician. The chairs of the officers, altar, pedestals and altar lights are of valuable antique quality. These were a part of the original furniture used in the former meeting place. T h e old temple was sold three years ago. T h e committees involved were commended for their efforts. T h e Building Committee: Wallace M. Long, Chairman, and Brothers Leonard Post and James Ledbetter. Finance, Hubert Froman, Chairman and Brothers John Foister and Archie Riley. Brother Froman found it necessary to move to Arizona. W-"- Wallace Long was also appointed Chairman of this Comrnittee. No further business appearing, the M . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. was closed in ample form by M . ' - W.'. Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master on the First Degree. RALPH D.

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O .

Grand

ARNOLD, JR.

Secretary SPECIAL

COMMUNICATION

Mystic Tie Lodge No. 74, Augusta. Kansas, November 13, 1976. A special Communication of the M . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge of A.F. was opened in ample form on the first Degree by M . ' . W.'- Ralph D. Grand Master. T h e purpose of this Special Communication was to the new addition to the Robinson Elementary School. T h e Grand presided with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge officers protems: M.'. W.'. R.". W . ' . R-'- W . ' . W.'. W.'. R.'. W . ' . W.'. W.'. W.'. W-". W.'. W.'. W.'. W-'. W-'. W.'.

Ralph D. Walker William F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert Robert G. Jackson Craig G. Miller ( # 7 4 ) Albert O. Arnold, J r Earnest W. Frost ( # 1 5 1 ) and Harold F . Ralston ( # 7 4 ) Jimmy Wampler ( # 7 4 ) John C. Walworth ( # 7 4 ) Charles J. Kidwell ( D D G M # 3 4 ) James A. Davis ( # 7 4 ) Matthew E. Perry ( # 7 4 ) Mealing Wood ( # 7 4 ) L. Wilbur Love ( # 2 6 8 ) Roy H. Coday ( # 7 4 )

& A.M. Walker, dedicate Master or their

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler

T h e Grand Master welcomed the attending Brothers and thanked them for being present. T h e Grand Marshal was asked to assemble the Brethren in their proper places after which instructions were given to the location of the school. Grand procession was formed at the Robinson Elementary School and proceeded to the cornerstone site. T h e following program was presented.

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Welcome by Dr. William R. Cleary, Superintendent of Schools for Butler County USD 402 and a member of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303. Presentation of the New Addition, Mr. Heil Pettit USD 402 architect. Acceptance Ms. Elaine Anglemyer, President USD 402 Board of Education. T h e Grand Master M. • W--. Walker then conducted the ancient cornerstone ceremonies with the assistance of the Grand Lodge officers. T h e Cornerstone contains the following items: Two annuals of the school district, L. Robinson elementary school, 2. Augusta High School. 2. Historic Research and articles from the Bi-Centennial edition of the Augusta Gazette. 3. Articles written by individual class members of Robinson School. 4. Roster of the Mystic Tie Lodge and Grand Lodge Officers. 5. Dedication program. T h e Augusta High School band played under the direction of Mr. Duane Pungrac. The members of the school board were in attendance and included Brother Eugene Fisher, No. 74, who is clerk of the Board. The Grand Master in his address to the audience highly complimented the patrons of the school district for the "very worthy addition to your school, and even more so because it is debt free." Following the program, friends and visitors Vyfere invited into the building for light refreshment and a tour of the new addition. The Brethren then returned to Mystic Tie Lodge, where the Grand Master closed the M. . W. . Lodge of the first Degree of Masonry. The Grand Lodge officers were treated to a fine noon-day luncheon by the officers and members of Mystic Tie Lodge. T h e Grand Master again thanked them for the efforts and for the invitation to participate in the program. RALPH D.

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD,

Grand

JR.

Secretary SPECIAL

COMMUNICATION

Xenia Lodge # 4 7 , Xenia, Kansas, November 15, 1976. A Special Communication of the M-". W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in ample form on the first Degree by M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master. T h e purpose of the special communication was placement and dedication of a historical marker. T h e following Grand Lodge Officers or their protems assisted: M.'. R.'. R.'. R.'.

W.'. Ralph D. Walker W.'. F. Leon McBride ( D D G M # 8 ) W.'. Chester L. Gilbert W-'. W. Nolan Artz W.'. Clifford E. Abbey ( # 4 7 ) R.'. W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr W-'. Robert G: Jackson W Charles E. Murrow ( # 4 7 ) W Thomas C . Johnson ( # 4 7 ) W ' • Ben B. Boyle W • Gordon Murrow W ' • Ralph E. Wilson W • Thurmand D. Miller W ' • James L. Withers W • Roger L. Bush

Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplai, as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler

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Also present W-'. C. W. Sills lecturer and Olice Williams D D G M # 2 5 . T h e Grand Master introduced W.'- L. Larry Algott who was the designer and builder of the memorial marker. T h e Grand Master also explained that Brother Algott had built several markers over the state under his direction as a part of this year's Bi-Centennial observance. T h e Officers were then assembled by the G r a n d Marshal and proceeded to the marker site. T h e ceremony of dedication was performed. T h e Grand Master read the following inscription to be placed on the marker: X E N I A L O D G E N O . 47, A.F. & A.M. O F K A N S A S C H A R T E R E D O C T O B E R 16, 1886, BY T H E M. W. G R A N D L O D G E A.F. & A.M. O F KANSAS. T H E F I R S T M A S T E R WAS J O H N A. W I L L E T . X E N I A IS T H E O L D E S T L O D G E I N KANSAS C O N T I N U O U S L Y M E E T I N G I N I T S O R I G I N A L Q U A R T E R S . GAS AND O I L L I G H T S W E R E USED U N T I L 1971. M U C H OF T H E O R I G I N A L F U R N I T U R E IS S T I L L IN U S E . T H E B I - C E N T E N N I A L C O M M I T T E E AND T H E MASONS O F KANSAS S A L U T E X E N I A L O D G E O N I T S 110th A N N I V E R S A R Y I N T H I S O U R B I - C E N T E N N I A L YEAR. R E D E D I C A T E D O N N O V E M B E R 15, 1976. W. T H O M A S J O H N S O N , M A S T E R . . . R A L P H D. W A L K E R , M O S T W O R S H I P F U L GRAND M A S T E R O F A.F. & A.M. O F KANSAS. T h e Grand Master in his remarks praised the Lodge for the continuing efforts and thanks all for the attendance and help this day. T h e Brethren then returned to the Lodge room where Lodge was called from labor to refreshment for the purpose of opening a Lodge of Master Masons in Pleasanton, Kansas, in approximately one hour. Cornerstone box contains: 1 copy Ft. Scott Tribune 1 copy Observe Enterprise 1 Pleasanton Centennial Coin O t h e r 1976 Coins RALPH D .

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O .

Grand

ARNOLD,

JR.

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

I . O . O . F . Hall, Pleasanton, Kansas, November 15, 1976. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W.'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in ample form on the third Degree as a Lodge of Sorrow for the purpose of placing a Past Grand Master's grave marker. T h e Grand Master M-'- W.'- Ralph D. Walker presided with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge Officers or their protems: M.'. R.'. R.'. R.'. M.'. R.'.

W.". Ralph D . Walker Grand Master W . ' . John R . Teagarden (Area Coordinator # 1 ) as Deputy Grand Master W.'- Chester L. Gilbert Grand Senior Warden W-'. W. Nolan Artz Grand Junior Warden W-'- Forrest D . Haggard ( P G M ) as Grand Treasurer W . ' . Albert O . Arnold, J r Grand Secretary W-'. Robert G. Jackson as Grand Chaplain

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Wayne L. Torneden (W.M. # 8 8 ) William B. Brown ( D D G M # 7 ) Ben B. Boyles Roy V. Johnson (Com. Total Youth) Ralph E. Wilson T h u r m a n D. Miller James L. Withers Roger L. Bush

as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler

.Also in attendance, C. W. Sills and A. Franklin Baldwin, lecturers. T h e Brethren then departed for Pleasanton cemetery. Grand Procession was formed and proceeded to the grave site of M- â&#x20AC;˘ W-'- Harry D. Evans, Grand Master of Kansas Masons in 1945. Dedication of the marker was performed by the Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers. M- â&#x20AC;˘ W . ' . Evans was born in Pleasanton, November 21, 1889 and resided there all of his life. H e was in the gas business with his father who had formed the first such company in the vicinity. It was during his tenure of office that World W a r I I ended. Present at the ceremony were several of his surviving children and a grandson. Rev. Donald Evans of Overland Park, Dean Evans of Longview, Texas, Louise Evans of Denver and Charles Winslow, grandson, of Phoenix. A daughter, Rebecca Winslow of Phoenix also survives but could not be present. Each expressed their great pleasure and appreciation for the ceremony. T h e Brethren then returned to the I.O.O.F. Hall where the M . ' . W-'. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment on the first degree for the purpose of placing the cornerstone at the building site of the new temple under construction to house Eureka Lodge No. 88. Procession was formed by the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the site. At this point the Grand Chapter O.E.S. was recognized for presentation of a cornerstone noting that Hope Chapter O.E.S. No. 80 would also be meeting in the new temple and were contributing in many way towards its construction. T h e Grand Marshal O.E.S., Sister Louetta Secrest, gave a very proficient and outstanding rendition of the work in making the presentation. T h e Grand Lodge Officers then stepped to the northeast comer and proceeded to perform the ancient cornerstone ceremony. T h e Grand Master in his address, expressed his highest commendation for the fine manner and cooperation that exists between the Lodge and Eastern Star chapter. H e also thanked the members for all of Masonry in overcoming the obstacle created by the fire which destroyed their old temple. This was a cold, windy evening. Darkness had settled before the ceremony could be concluded. T h e Grand Lodge Officers were then invited to a supper in a near-by restaurant. No further business appearing, the M - ' . W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. was closed in ample form on the Third Degree by the Grand Master. RALPH D .

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, JR.

Grand

Secretary

WALKER

Master

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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Masonic Temple, Lawrence, Kansas, November 18, 1976, 3:00 P.M. A Special Communication of the M-'. W.". Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was called for the purpose of placing Past Grand Master's grave markers. M-'- W. . Ralph D. Walker opened a Lodge of Master Masons as a Lodge of Sorrow with the assistance of the following: M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D . Walker R.'. W. • William F. Mcintosh R . ' . W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert P. "• W . ' . W. Nolan Artz W - R i c h a r d Brauer ( D D G M # 1 4 ) R.'. W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, J r W. . Robert G. Jackson W . ' . Glenn K n a p p Comm W . ' . E. Eugene Puckett (Area Coordinator) (A/C #4) W . ' . Clarence E. Kerns ( # 9 ) W- • Maurice W. Clarkson ( # 9 ) W . ' . Ralph E. Wilson W . ' . Wayne H . Rollf ( # 2 3 ) W . ' . E. Richard Carter ( # 9 ) W . ' . Thomas C. Ryther ( # 9 ) W . ' . Herbert Tuller ( # 6 )

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler as Asst. Grand Tyler

T h e Grand Master expressed his appreciation for those in attendance and asked that all who could, accompany the Grand Lodge Officers to the Oak Hill Cemetery. O n arriving at the cemetery the Grand Marshal led the procession to the grave of M . ' . W-'- Owen A. Bassett, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas for the years 1873-74. T h e grave marker, ceremony was performed. M. • W. . Owen A. Bassett was born in Troy, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1834. He received the Degree of ancient craft Masonry in Belle Point Lodge No. 20 of Fort Smith, Arkansas. H e became a charter member of Acacia Lodge No. 9 in 1867. H e was a distinguished jurist, lawyer. Masonic jurist and lecturer. H e died in Ellsworth, July 19, 1896. Sortie years later a Lodge was named in his honor. Bassett Lodge No. 124 of Hutchinson was chartered February 26, 1925. Procession was reformed and moved to the grave of M.'- W-"- George O. Foster, Grand Master of Kansas Masons in 1933. Again the grave marker ceremony was performed. M . ' . W-'- Foster was born January 24, 1871, in Csntralia, Kansas. He was registrar of Kansas University for most of his active years and was affectionately known of as George O. W-'- Thomas C. Ryther, acting Grand Tyler, stepped forward and related that he was a personal acquaintance of M-". W- . Foster. Further adding that he was held in high respect in the corrmiunity and Lodge. No further business appearing, the Brethren returned and the M- . W-'Grand Lodge was closed in ample form on the third Degree. RALPH D.

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O .

Grand

ARNOLD,

Secretary

JR.

WALKER

Master

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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Natoma Lodge No. 390, Natoma, Kansas, November 20, 1976. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. was opened in ample form the First Degree of Masonry for the dedication of the new Temple. M-'. W-'- Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, presided with the assistance of the following: M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D. Walker Grand Master R.'. W.'. William F. Mcintosh Deputy Grand Master R.'. W.'. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Senior Warden R- . W.'. W. Nolan Artz Grand Junior Warden W-'. Fayette Z. Spaulding as Grand Secretary W-". Robert G. Jackson as Grand Chaplain W.'. Harry J. Backstrom ( # 2 9 7 ) as Grand Senior Deacon W.'. William Johnson, Jr. ( # 1 9 5 ) as Grand Sword Bearer W.'. Gordon S. Seamon ( # 3 9 0 ) as Grand Senior Steward W-'. Robert L. Dickinson ( # 3 9 0 ) .as Grand Junior Steward W.'. Scott N. Spaulding ( # 3 9 0 ) as Grand Pursuivant W.'. Ernest Heitschmidt ( # 2 9 0 ) as Grand Tyler Bearers of the Symbolic Lodge Earnest Strecker # 3 9 0 , Ernest O. Heitschmidt # 2 9 0 , Stephen R. Tucker # 3 9 0 , and John S. Angel # 3 9 0 . After a very fine dinner served in the American Legion Hall in Natoma, the Brethren and ladies assembled in the lodge room for the following program: Precession of the Grand Lodge Officers, Pledge of Allegiance, Brief History of Natoma Lodge No. 390, Brief History of Natoma Chapter No. 349 O.E.S., Instrumental Music. Report by W . ' . William S. Workman, architect. Request for dedication by H. L. Post Worshipful Master, Dedication ceremonies by Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, assisted by the Grand Lodge Officers. Ode by Brother Bob Welling, vocal music. Our Grand Master's address was entertaining and enjoyed by all. H e complimented the Lodge and Eastern Star Chapter for the work and efforts in making possible the new hall and admonished them to continue. This remodeled store room is adequate in size, well furnished, with indirect lighting. T h e carpeted floor and tasteful decorations make this a fine meeting place. T h e crowd was estimated in excess of 125 persons. No further business appearing, the M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge was closed in ample form on the First Degree by the Grand Master M . ' . W-'- Ralph D. Walker. RALPH D .

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Masonic Temple, Atchison, Kansas, December 3, 1976. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W.'. Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the third degree as a Lodge of Sorrow for the purpose of dedicating Past Grand Master's grave markers. T h e following Grand Lodge officers or their protems assisted..

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M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D . Walker R . ' . W-'. William F. Mcintosh R.'. W-". Chester L. Gilbert W- . Robert G. Jackson M.". W-'. Robert D . Caplinger, P G M R.'. W-". Albert O. Arnold, J r R.". W . ' . Ralph McRill ( D D G M # 3 ) W-'. Frederick B. Jensen ( # 5 ) W . ' . Ervin K. Berry, Sr. ( # 5 ) W ' . N a t h a n B. P.epstine ( # 5 W-'. Ralph E. Wilson W . ' . Ralph Surge ( # 5 ) W- . Delbert W. Seuser W . ' . William T. Dubois ( # 3 1 1 )

March

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal .as Ornnd Siimrd Hearer Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler

T h e brethren then journeyed to the O a k Hill Cemetery in Atchison where the grave of M . ' . W.". John M. Price was located and performed the ceremony of dedication of the grave marker. It was noted that M . ' . W-'- Price had served the Grand Lodge as Grand Master from October 19, 1871 to October 16, 1873. H e was an attorney and was noted for his many contributions in the community as well as in Masonry. Building continued at such a rapid pace during his service in public office that a local newspaper quoted more brick and mortar had been spread in the city of Atchison through the spirit of J o h n Price than through any other agency. T h e procession then reformed and journeyed to the grave site of Jacob Saqui, third G r a n d Master of Kansas Masonry. Brother Saqui was born in England in 1820, was in the real estate a n d lian business in Atchison. H e served the Grand Lodge longer than any other Grand Master, October 16, 1861 to October 17, 1866 and it is generally considered that his tenure of office during the difficult years of the Civil W a r contributed materially to the inner nature and character of Kansas Masonry. During the Grand Lodge of 1861, the following report was m a d e : " W e are brothers in peaceful walks of life as well as in ensanguined battle field. It is ours to mollify asperities of war, and any in quite and unobstrusive way to bear the olive branch before the world, but not to mingle in the strife of men . . . Offer your prayers to the Most High for the return of peace and keep the escrutcheons of our order free from the contaminations of the demoralizing concomitants of this fearful strife." After the performance of the grave marking ceremony, procession was again formed and journeyed to Mt. Muncie Cemetery in Leavenworth for dedication of the grave marker on the grave of M-'- W-'- John H. Wendorff. H e served Kansas Masonry as Grand Master in 1936. No finer remarks could be said about a Past Grand Master or Mason than several rendered by those at the site who had personally known "the Judge." H e was regarded as a fair man in the community and one whose dignity and character had added much to Kansas Freemasonry. T h e brethren then proceeded a short distance to the grave site of M . ' . W.'John H. Brown. H e served as Grand Master from October 21, 1858 to October 19, 187L H e was in the insurance business and had been an early member of Calvary Lodge No. 50 which was later consolidated with King Solomon No. 10. Following his service as Grand Master, he was elected Grand Secretary and retained that office for 22 years.

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His service to Freemasonryy was outstanding and came at a time when most lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction were chartered. He bore the affectionate title of " T h e Grand Old Man of Kansas Freemasonry." No further business appearing. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree. This bright cool day proved to be one of the busiest in our Grand Lodge Officers' experience in the year of 1976. T h e Grand Master and Grand Lodge officers were hosted at a noon luncheon by the High Twelve of Leavenworth, Kansas. Following the dedication ceremonies, the Grand Master made an official visit to the Veteran's Hospital at Wadsworth, Kansas. The party returned late in the evening for further meetings in Topeka. RALPH D .

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O .

ARNOLD,

JR.

Grand Secretary

\ SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene, Kansas, December 27, 1976. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened as a Lodge of Sorrow on the Third Degree in Ample Form by M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master. T h e purpose of this Special Communication was for the dedication of the Past Grand Master's grave marker at the grave side of M.". W-'- Thomas E. Dewey. T h e Grand Master was assisted by the following Grand Lodge officers or their proxies. M.'. R.'. R.'. R.".

W . ' . Ralph D. Walker W.". William F. Mcintosh W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert W-'- W. Nolan Artz W . ' . H u g h E. Richards ( # 1 7 3 ) R.'. W-'. Albert O. Arnold, J r W-'- Glenn L. K n a p p ( # 4 5 ) W . ' . David F. Montgomery ( # 9 8 ) W . . Thomas A. Montgomery ( # 9 8 ) R.'. W . ' . Don L. Dicks (A. C. # 8 ) W . ' . Robert C. Menges ( # 9 8 ) W . ' . Alvin W. Garten ( # 9 8 ) W . ' . William K. Phillips ( # 9 8 ) W . ' . Robert G. Jackson ( # 4 0 2

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden .Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler

The brethren then journeyed to the Abilene Cemetery, where the ceremony of grave marking was performed by the Grand Master with the assistance of the District Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden, Grand Junior Warden, the acting Grand Chaplain and the Grand Secretary. M . ' . W-*. Thomas E. Dewey ser\'ed as Grand Master of Kansas Masons during the year of 1902. He was born in Victor, New York, January 6, 1859 and died in Abilene June 9, 1906. He attended the University of Rochester as a young man and continued his studies and received his degree in Emporia College. H e was appointed reporter of the State Supreme Court of Kansas in 1889.

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His six foot, five inch frame made him easily distinguishable in any audience, and in addition his flawless diction and power of language made him equally outstanding. Several questions were asked by reporters of local newspapers, which the Grand Master readily answered. T h e brethren returned and lodge was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry. T h e Grand Master and Grand Lodge officers were treated to a delicious Thanksgiving dinner by the members of Benevolent Lodge. This, as a part of llicii annual celebration of St. John the Evangelist's Day. T h e program. included 25 year emblem presentation by the Grand Master. T h e fifty year recipient was unable to attend. T h e Grand Master then addressed the friends and ladies numbering some one hundred, admonishing them to look well to their actions in the community and the example they are setting for those who might be potential members in the future. His encouragement and powerful persuasion were well received and warmly applauded. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable evening in keeping with the fine hospitality was enjoyed by all. RALPH D.

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O .

Grand

ARNOLD,

JR.

Secretary SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N

Neosho Lodge No. 27, A.F. & A.M., LeRoy, Kansas, January 14, 1977. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W- . Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in Ample Form by M . ' . W.'- Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, on the First Degree of Masonry, for the purpose of dedication of the new temple. Special note: Due to the size of the crowd the Grand Master did not attempt to fill all offices. Those filling stations were as follows: M.'. W.'. W.'. R . ' . W-'. R.'. W.'.

Ralph D. Walker Robert G. Jackson Chester L. Gilbert W. Nolan Artz

R . ' . W-'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr. R . ' . W . ' . Virgil W. Dobson ( D D G M # 5 8 ) W- â&#x20AC;˘ T h u r m a n D. Miller W-"- Ben B. Boyles W-'. Roger L. Bush W-'. O. Lee Anthony ( # 2 7 ) W . ' . R o s c o e R. Rodgers ( # 2 7 ) W- â&#x20AC;˘ Lawrence Morrow ( # 2 7 ) W . ' . Merle E. Hammond ( # 2 7 ) W - ' - J a m e s E. Ingwersen ( # 2 7 )

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden ) Grand Secretary J as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Steward Grand Marshal Grand Tyler Principal Architect Bearers of Symbolic

Lodge

T h e Grand Lodge officers were formed in procession and proceeded into the Lodge room and to their stations and places.

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W-'. Clarence Henley, Master of Neosho Lodge No. 27, welcomed the Brothers, friends and ladies present and introduced the Grand Master. T h e following program was presented by Brother Henley: Singing of the National Anthem: Bro. Ernest Edmonds, accompanied by Mrs. Edmonds. Solo by Mrs. Bill Rolf, Worthy Matron of LeRoy Chapter No. 83, Order of the Eastern Star. The Joy Singers from the First Christian Church of LeRoy. Song, "Bless This House," by Brother Walter Smith, Past Grand P a t r o n _ Grand Chapter, O.E.S., of loia. The Grand Master then proceeded with the dedication ceremony. Four twenty-five year emblems were presented by the Grand Master. T h e Grand Master then, in his usual custom, removed his h a t and descended from the East. Noting many members of the Eastern Star in the audience, he briefly recalled his visit this past spring to the Grand Chapter, O.E.S. and remarked: "Surely one of my most pleasant a n d enjoyable experiences." T h e Grand Master then thanked the Worshipful Master and his lady for a delightful T-Bone Steak dinner for the Grand Lodge officers. T h e officers a n d members of Neosho Lodge were highly commended for their efforts in making this beautiful new temple possible. I t is easy to see much effort is represented here, as it should be impossible in this day a n d age to construct such a fine building for just $20,000. T h e Grand Master also spoke of his holiday trip to our Masonic Home at Wichita in the company of the Grand Chaplain, Brother Carl Carrier. H e told of many wonderful experiences during their visit and urged everyone to take the time to visit our Home a n d to contribute as liberally as possible to it's support. His familiar challenge, "does anyone in the community know you are a Mason?" was again voiced, with further admonishment, "tell someone tomorrow where you were tonight a n d if you h a d a good time." As a project, the Grand Master suggested the members visit a near-by nursing home and "tuck" them away a t night fall. Other personal visits were also encouraged. T h e Sisters of LeRoy Chapter No. 83, O.E.S. vvere complimented for t h e assistance a n d support of the Lodge a n d Masonry in general. The meeting was closed with a song of benediction by Brother Ernest Edmonds, and again accompanied by Mrs. Edmonds. Refreshments were served. This new temple is situated in a very prominent location in the city of LeRoy, on a corner lot and adequate parking is provided. Both inside and out, bright lighting adds measurably to the structure. There is wood paneling throughout this new temple and beautiful carpeting. Included also is a very cozy a n d serviceable kitchen. T h e Masons of Neosho Lodge are 'justifiably proud of this new temple and the Grand Lodge, likewise, is pleased. I n t h e words of o u r Grand Master, "you have created a great heritage that can be made even greater by your future efforts." ATTEST:

ALBERT G . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

RALPH D . WALKER

Grand

Master

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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER To the M-'-

W.'.

Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

I herewith submit the report of cash and bond accounts of the Grand Treasurer of the M . ' . W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas for the period February 2 1 , 1976, to February 28, 1977, inclusive. Cash balances, receipts, disbursements and securities are herein listed in funds and depositories as established by the Grand Lodge and its Council of Administration for the amounts indicated:

GENERAL FUND Receipts Deposits No. 121 ( I n Transit) February 20, 1976 — Balance in Bank Received from Grand Secretary

1,045.00 6,657.34 746,118.28

$753,820.62 Disbursements 1975-1976 Warrants paid in 1976-1977 1976-1977 W a r r a n t Account 1976-1977 Annual Communication 1976-1977 Per-Diem February 15, 1977 Balance in Bank

5,170.88 707,951.47 16,234.73 12,219.50 12,244.04

$753,820.62 Warrants outstanding: W a r r a n t Account: 0001, 0061, 0062, 0069, 934, 946, 9 5 1 , 952, 953, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 970, 971, 972, 973, 974, and 979 Mileage and Expense 0061 and 0069 Per-Diem 337 and 343

337, 954, 966, 975,

509, 955, 907, 976,

559, 957, 968, 977,

729, 959, 969, 978, $

9,874.24 53.40 30.00

9,957.64

1,461.88 10,551.25

CHARITY FUND Receipts February 20, 1976 — Balance in Bank Received from Grand Secretary

$ 12,013.13

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Disbursements 1976-1977 Warrants February 18, 1977 — Balance in Bank

$ 11,636.96 376.17 $ 12,013.13

G E N E R A L F U N D BOND A C C O U N T — U.S. T R E A S U R Y BONDS AND BILLS Registered

Bonds

Costs

Par

U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4 . 2 5 % Apr. 1960-May 15, 1985 Nos. 5861A-62B-63C, 4227H-2BJ $ 19,204.67 U.S. Treasury Bonds, 6.375% Feb. 14, 1972-Feb. 15, 1982 No. 4041 10,000.00 U.S. Treasury Notes, 6 . 2 5 % Feb. 15, 1971-Feb. 15, 197.8 40,000.00 U.S. Treasury Notes, 8 % Aug. 16, 1976-Aug. 15, 1986 No. 91287FW7 . . . 40,000.00

Value

$ 23,000.00 10,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00

GENERAL F U N D I N D U S T R I A L BONDS Carrying $20,000.00 Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Bonds, 4% Maturity Date 1 May 1995 $5,000.00 Consolidated Edison Corp. Bonds, 4 . 3 7 5 % Maturity Date 1 January 1992 $10,000.00 National Biscut Company Bonds, 4 . 7 5 % Maturity Date 1 April 1987 $10,000.00 Niagara Mohawk Power Bonds, 3.25% Maturity Date 1 April 1983 $5,000.00 Pacific Power and Light Bonds, 8.75% Maturity Date 1 Nov. 1999 • $5,000.00 Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Bonds, 8.625% Maturity Date 1 October 1989 $20,000.00 U.S. Steel Corporation Bonds, 4 . 6 2 5 %

Value

$ 11,260.89 3,400.00 7,658.04 6,695.45 5,000.00 5,025.00 14,196.45

STOCKS 123 100 100 200

Shares Shares Shares Shares

American Electric Power Nabisco, Inc R. J. Reynolds Industries F. W. Woolworth Company

TOTAL

3,132.70 3,457.86 4,322.66 4,054.35

$ 68,204.40

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THE

SAVINGS A C C O U N T S Kaw Valley State Bank & Trust Co., Acct. No. 95-125-0 Capitol Federal Savings & Loan Acct. No. 318603

$287,851.98 511.20

CHARITY FUND Cost U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4 . 2 5 % Jan. 23, 1959-Feb. 15, 1980 No. 51775-76, 60903, 13559, 17358 U.S. Treasury Bond, 6.375% Feb. 15, 1972-Feb. 15, 1982 No. 3265 . . U.S. Treasury Bond, 6.375% Feb. 15, 1972-Feb. 15, 1982 No. 4042 . . U.S. Treasury Note. 6.25% Feb. 15, 1971-Feb. 15, 1978 No. 7730 . . U.S. Treasury Note, 7.75% Aug. 15, 1970-Aug. 15, 1977 No. 91287 BSO U.S. Treasury Note, 7 % Nov. 15, 1973-Nov. 15, 1979 No. 912827DP4 U.S. Treasury Note, 8 % Aug. 16, 1976-Aug. 15, 1986 No. 912827FW7

7,585.98

Par

Value

9,000.00

5,000.00

10,000.00

4;945.00

5,000.00

4,994.17

5,000.00

S U M M A R Y O F C A S H BALANCES AND BONDS Cash in Bank: General Fund Charity Fund Total Cash All Funds

$ 12,244.04 376.17 $ 12,620.21

Registered Bondsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Carrying Value: General Fund Charity Fund

$109,204.67 47,525.15

Total U.S. Bonds All Funds

$156,729.82

Industrial Bonds and Shares (General Fund) Savings Account No. 95-125-0 Savings Account No. 318603

$ 68,204.40 287,851.98 538.85

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CASH A C C O U N T General Fund: Schedule A & B ". Schedule C Lodge Supplies Sold History of Kansas Masonry Bicentennial, Coins, Etc Kaw Valley Bank & Trust (Transfer of Funds) Grand Master's Banquet Tickets (1976) , Transfer of Funds From Charity Fund (By-Law 2-302) Matured and Cashed Treasury Bill York Rite Rent Grand Master's Banquet Tickets (1977) Miscellaneous

$323,881.00 12,471.52 23,114.97 848.00 1,856.91 290,500.00 5,458.60 1,000.00 55,000.00 5,362.50 5,502.25 13,492.25 $738,488.00

Charity F u n d : Interest Received Transfer Funds from Grand Lodge (By-Law 2-302)

2,991.88 1,000.00

3,991.88

CERTIFICATION This is to certify that our records show a balance to the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas in the following amounts as of the close of business, February 15, 1977: General Fund Charity Fund

$ 12,244.04 376.17

K A W V A L L E Y STATE BANK & T R U S T

COMPANY

Topeka, Kansas By:

PAUL BUTTON,

Cashier

Fraternally submitted,

W I L L I A M E . MONTGOMERY,

Grand

Treasurer

P.G.M.

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY To the M-'.

W.'.

Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

In compliance with by-law 2-111, I hereby submit report of the affairs of the office of Grand Secretary for the past year. T h e report includes a statistical report of the lodges for the preceeding year, estimated revenues and expenses for the ensuing year. A N N U A L R E P O R T S : This was our first full year of operation using the computerization of records. I n addition, computerization of bookkeeping was inaugurated. Both appear to be near the desired performance level hoped for, with timing being the only exception. All the reports were prepared and forwarded to the lodge secretaries. Some one hundred were delayed due to a numbering problem. Investigation indicates the important reason for this occurrence was the duplication of numbers. A problem was anticipated in this area, but the proportion exceeded our expectation. T h e other principal reason concerns suspensions. A letter was forwarded to the secretaries the first week in December asking that the suspension list be held until the 31st of December. This would mean a considerable saving by requiring only one recording. Apparently the letter either failed to reach a goodly number or was misunderstood. T h e process to accomplish this should be fairly simple. O u r by-laws require reading of those who will be suspended for non-payment of dues if remittance is not received on or before the 31st day of December. T h e list could be checked off as late remittances. T h e n on the 31st day of December, the list could be forwarded to the Grand Secretary's office. Thus it would be a simple matter to stay within our statutory requirement of receiving such reports by the 10th of January. Realizing that we would experience some problems, we did apply to the Grand Master and Council of Administration to grant a ten-day extension from the 10th to the 20th of January. Permission was given. It may be necessary in the future to request change of this requirement. A mid-year report was forwarded to secretaries of lodges reporting activity. This, too, was apparently misunderstood by some secretaries as we now find they are wanting numbers changed which actually occurred a n d should have been reported at that time. Never-the-less, we feel very confident with a little experience these nagging problems will be solved. D U A L & P L U R A L M E M B E R S H I P S : Memberships of this type continue to be very perplexing. This information must be forwarded to the Grand Secretary's office in order that proper recording can be made. Here, too, we feel with a little more experience on the part of our secretaries and the awareness of making prompt reports will greatly reduce our problems in this area. F I F T Y Y E A R E M B L E M S : Six hundred and eighty 50-year emblems were forwarded to recipients on the 27th day of December, 1976. By so doing, it was hoped that those who were qualified during 1977 had their emblem by the new year. Many letters and cards of appreciation have indicated most were delivered by that time. We did, in this effort, experience three errors, and although the average is good, we want it to be perfect. When

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records are sent to us, if they are not complete, or correctly recorded at the time, such problems will appear. In addition we scanned the entire membership to see if there were any members who had not received their fifty year emblems in past years. This owing to the reason our new program has been in effect but for two years. In addition there are those whose memberships have been interrupted for various reasons, and thus it became necessary to recalculate their time for qualification. Remember, it requires 600 months of active membership to qualify for a fifty year emblem. We were amazed to find 396 qualified brethren never having recorded as receiving their fifty year emblems. Some cases dated back as far as 1970. Please note this was before our present program was begun. We feel that subsequent investigation will indicate it was a human error in not recording the award had been made, but we also feel there are in excess of 200 brethren who were due their fifty year emblems and never received them. At the end of June, our Grand Master requested a total count out of membership in the Grand Jurisdiction. Unfortunately 162 lodges had not responded at that time. We therefore were embarrassed to say that such a total would be very inaccurate. M A I L I N G â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A D D R E S S E S : Mailing addresses are of tremendous importance. Of all transactions recorded in your Grand Lodge office, four out of five concern address changes. We believe they are of tremendous value in maintaining contact with the membership. A goodly percentage of suspensions can be directly attributed to lost addresses. We believe in this area we have improved this year by 2 5 % and hope it will be even more in the coming year. Your continued cooperation is very necessary. It might also be noted unreported deaths were reduced from 500 to 150 during the same period. Brother Secretaries, we need the monthly reporting forms. I t requires such a little effort for the most part and we know that lodges using this method are having great success with the system in greatly reducing the time required to make annual reports. I call upon all Lodge Officers to carefully follow the last sentence of by-law 3-317: " T h e annual audit of the accounts of the Treasurer and Secretary shall be made as soon as possible after the Annual Communication, and a report shall be submited to the Lodge at a Stated Communication not later than forty-five days after said Annual Communication." In my opinion, this means not only the Lodge finances but membership as well, and if fully implemented could solve most of the record keeping problems of the Lodge and in turn the records forwarded to Grand Lodge. LIBRARY & M U S E U M : We have received the collection of National Geographic Magazines from Brother Conrad C. H. Schwarz in behalf of Round Table Chapter, Order of DeMolay. Received from M . ' . W-'. Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, the by-laws, papers and other items belonging to M . ' . W.'- David B. Fuller, Past Grand Master of 1892. These items were presented to the Grand Master by Fidelity Lodge No. 106. C O M M U N I C A T I O N S W I T H O T H E R GRAND J U R I S D I C T I O N S . During the past year, a well meaning, but misinformed brother forwarded a request to every Grand Secretary in North America and many of those in

PROCEEDI.N'GS OF T H E

March

Europe. His appeal was of a highly personal nature. This flooded your Grand Secretary's office with letters from around the world. Now I have defended this brother's right to research and study, and I do the same for any Mason. One fact was outstanding however, and that being most of this information requested was already on file at your Grand Lodge Library. Of even more importance was the fact this request was not sanctioned or authorized by our Grand Master or the Council of Administration. T h e focal point of this problem is proper recognition. Simply writing to another Grand Jurisdiction and sending the photocopy of your membership card doesn't necessarily mean you are a true or lawful Brother Mason, although the brother in question is a Master Mason in good standing. You may recall several years back a firm attempted to send copies of their product to every Lodge in the jurisdiction, and then not satisfied with this effort, included the United States. This year we learn that Europe was included in this sales effort. Likewise more unfavorable comment. I have submitted to the Council of Administration the proposition to remove the addresses of the Grand Secretaries from our Annual Proceedings. This wouldn't solve our problem, but certainly it would help. J U D G E W I T H C A R E : This past summer we had a very unsavory experience. Three of our brothers were bilked by one '"Simpkins Jennings." H e alleged to be a Master Mason in good standing in another Grand Jurisdiction and unfortunately our trusting brothers didn't bother to check further. They loaned him money never to hear from him again. B U D G E T E S T I M A T E : On the following pages you will find the estimated income and expenditures for the ensuing year. This has been accomplished after a very laborious effort. T h e Committee on Finance has worked many long hard hours on this report. O u r Grand Master, in the February issue of the Kansas Mason, carefu'ly delineated the proposed budget. Last year I made the statement, "to live within our income." This is proving more and more difficult. T h e Grand Master recognized this problem and has asked that I submit a budget to you covering all possible expenses for the ensuing year. We realize to do this would mean to come before you with an unbalanced budget. Further that it is considerably overdrawn with reference to our income. This due in part to several new programs already referred to by our Grand Master. We bring it directly to you for permission to draw upon existing funds if accepted and if not to go through each and every item listed and let you decide just where the reductions should be made. It would seem to simple matter to compile the expenses for the past three years, divide them by three and then add whatever percentage of increase we felt inflation might account for. This assumption has been disastrous during the past two years. Even as I was preparing this statement to you, our heating bill for your Grand Lodge building this past month was received. T h e amount was $1,376.00. If you will refer to my estimated budget for the previous year, you will find the entire amount was budgeted for $1,171.00. This has been repeated time and again, up and down the line. Health insurance, supposedly going to be increased at 2 2 . 5 % this past year actually came out at better that 4 2 % . Cool weather conditions and some factors of that nature can account for some of our problems and does not always

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represent normal or average situations. Two years ago, mileage and per diem were increased without funding. We, too, have the condition of our Grand Lodge building to be considered. In order to save finances this past year, we have simply disconnected five radiators that needed repairs. How long we can continue to d o this is anyone's guess, but we are walking a thin line. We are advised expensive repairs must be made to our printing equipment, or replacement cost, may ': force us to discontinue this operation. During the past year a situation developed that proved advantageous to us in one instance, and yet could prove to be a very serious matter. Three full time and two part time employees quit. While it was evident we would have to make some adjustments, the fact remains the full time employees left us to accept more remunerative employment. Elimination of part time employees was attributed largely to the computerization of our records and did work to our advantage. We do now feel we are at bed rock as far as employees are concerned. I There are but four full time employees, including the Grand Secretary. , To reduce the staff further would mean a cut in services and supplies being forwarded to the lodges. Nevertheless, as our Grand Master has said, ^ we bring the problem to you and later on in the meeting I am sure some of these decisions will be made. T o the very loyal and devoted deep gratitude for your loyalty.

staff

that

remain,

my personal

and

T o the Assistant Grand Secretary for his many, many long hours over and beyond' the call of duty, my very sincerest appreciation. T o my gal â&#x20AC;˘ Friday, as ever, my continuing thanks for her loyal effort and to each and every one of our employees, we are most appreciative.

I wish time and space would permit me to tell you of all the many i" fine things our Grand Master has done this year. T h e youngest brother in â&#x20AC;˘ 76 years to serve Masonry as it's Grand Master, has proven worthy of the challenge and true to his beliefs. He has traveled more than 100,000 miles this year in the performance of his duties. Many of those by air and since mid July he has traveled at his own expense. ;â&#x20AC;˘

We realize there will always be those w h o will differ with rulings and decisions but let posterity record through the leadership of M . ' . W-'. Ralph D. Walker, our Kansas Masonic Home was saved.

Fraternally submitted,

ALBERT O . ARNOLD, JR.

Grand

Secretary

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

G R A N D S E C R E T A R Y E S T I M A T E O F I N C O M E AND G E N E R A L FUND REVENUES' Income

4910 4920 4930 4940 4950

8300

0100 0110 0150 0180 5000 5010 5020 5030 5050 5060 5070 5080 5100 5110 5120 5130 5140 5150 5160 5180 5190 5200 5210 5220 5230 5240 5250 5260 5270 5280 5290 5300 5310 5320 5330

Item

Amount

Per-Capita Tax Interest on Investments Maintenance York Rite Kansas Masonic Foundation Annual Communication Transfer of Funds (By-Law 2-302)

$188,000.00 13,500.00 5,350.00 3,000.00 8,000.00 9,432.50

Total

$227,332.50

Less 5 %

Charity

-9,482.50

Total Available for Appropriation

$217,850.00

Grand Secretary Allowance Grand Secretary Expense Allowance (2-306) Labor Contract Employees Retirement Social Security ( F I C A ) '. Gross Wages Service and Supplies Kansas Employment Security Fund Federal Unemployment Security Fund Grand Master Contingent Fund Prior Annual Communication Expense Prior Annual Communication Per-Diem Prior Annual Communication Mileage Grand Masters Jewel and Apron Grand Master and Grand Secretary Conference Allowance Grand Tyler and Assistant Grand Lecturer and Assistants Committee on Ritualistic Work Committee on Masonic Education Committee on Youth Essay Committee Allowance Committee on Trials and Punishments George Washington Memorial Masonic Service Association Dues Print Annual Proceedings Grand Officers Travel Print Laws of Masonry Library Expense Stationary and Printing Supplies Grand Master Automobile Expense Postage and Express Distribution List of Lodges Parking Blue Cross and Blue Shield Print-Mail Kansas Mason Computer Expense Miscellaneous

$ 13,072.00 4.000.00 2,500.00 4,200.00 5,999.00 30,366.00 3,500.00 625.00 950.00 4,400.00 13,000.00 10,000.00 16,000.00 1,000.00 2,100.00 80.00 3,500.00 800.00 7,000.00 5,500.00 1,300.00 150.00 1,200.00 2,300.00 5,000.00 4,500.00 1,500.00 150.00 2,500.00 6,000.00 6,500.00 500.00 550.00 1,803.00 20,000.00 9,500.00 850.00

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Equipment Repairs Insurance Accounting Service Real Estate Taxes Electricity Heating Fuel Telephone Water Janitor Service T O T A L EXPENSES

2,000.00 1,600.00 1,800.00 5,482.94 1,500.00 3,500.00 3,700.00 120.00 3,500.00 $217,297.94

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WARRANT ACCOUNTS Date 2-24-76 2-25-76 2-26-76 2-26-76 2-25-76 2-25-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 2-27-76 3- 1-76 3- 3-76 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3- 6-76 3- 5-76 3- 6-76 3- 5-76 3- 6-76 3- 5-76 3- 6-76 3- 5-76 3- 6-76 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3- 6-76 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3- 6-76 3- 5-76 3- 5-76 3- 6-76 3- 6-76 3- 9-76 3- 9-76 3- 9-76 3- 9-76 3- 9-76 3- 9-76 3- 9-76 3- 9-76 8-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76

No. Favor of For 1—Robert W . Domme, P o s t a g e and Exj?en,<!es 2—C. W. Sills, L e c t u r e r s ' Expenses 3—Robert M. Schroeder, L e c t u r e r s ' Expenses 4 — J . F r e d Williamson, Comm. on Ritual Work 6—Midwestern Paper Co., Stationery and P r i n t i n g 6—John L. Heckert, Comm. on Masonic Edu 7—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Sec. Allowance 8—David L. Recob, Office and Library 9—Donella R. Glenn, Office and Library 10—Lillian H. Wiant, Office and Library 11^-Sharon K. Sehoonover, Office and Library 12—Robert D. Ramsey, Office and Library 13—George R. Viar, Office and Library 14—Terry L. Brune, Office and Library 15—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 16—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 17—Kaw Valley St. Bank, Withholding and FICA 18—Kaw Valley St. Bank, Office and Library 1 9 — J a m e s E. Zimmerman, Annual Communication 20—Victory Life Ins., R e n t — P a r k i n g Lot 21—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express . . . ., 22—Robert W. Domme, Postage Due 23—Graphic A r t s , Ann. Comm. Exp 2 4 — J . G. Darling Co., Miscellaneous 26—Lord's Flowers, Strickland Funeral 26—A. Franklin Baldwin, Gr. Lecturer and Asst 27—Ronald E . White, Gr. Lecturer and A s s t 28—Harvey L. Henderson, Gr. Lecturer and Asst 2 9 — F r a n k T. Moore, Gr. Lecturer and A s s t 30—Chester L. Gilbert, Comm. on Masonic Ed 3 1 — J o h n A. Schowalter, Comm. on Masonic Ed 3 2 — W e s t e r n Assn., Inc., Ann. Communication Ex 33—Bill Kirk, Ann. Communication Ex 34—Daily Republican, Ann. Communication Ex 35—Capitiol City, Inc., Ann. Communication Ex 36—Wolfe's Comm. Photos, Ann. Communication Ex 37—Capitol City, Inc., Service and Supplies 38—A. B. Dick Co., Service and Supplies 39—Nationwide Papers, Service and Supplies 40—Modern Office Methods, Service and Supplies 41—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Telephone 42—Bell Tele. Co., Telephone 4 3 — K s . Power and Light, KPL Lights 44—Topeka Water Dept., W a t e r 45—Midwestern P a p e r Co., Stationery and P r i n t i n g 46—Bossier and A s s o c , Inc., Miscellaneous 4 7 — J . M. H a r t Co., Inc., Service and Supplies 48—Brown Tree Serv., Service and Supplies 49—U. S. P o s t Office, P o s t a g e and E x p e n s e 60—Ronald E. White, Gr. Lecturer and A s s t 61—Earl A. Sitton, Gr. Lecturer and A s s t 52—Allen F . Gerve, Ann. Communication E x 53—Ks. Power and Light, H e a t 64—Nationwide Papers, Service and Supplies 56—A. B. Dick Co., Service and Supplies 56—Bossier and Asso., Inc., Miscellaneous 57—Peacock Linen Supp., Service and Supplies 58—Ralph D. Walker, Gr. Master's Contingent 5 9 — M e l b u m C. Barnes, Committee Allowance 60—Floyd S. Ecord, Committee Allowance 61—Merle D. Bradley, Committee Allowance 6 2 — F o r r e s t D. Haggard, Committee Allowance 63—John D. Cunningham, Committee Allowance 6 4 — A r t h u r C. Hodgson, Committee Allowance 65—Richard D. Kelsey, Committee Allowance

Amount 5.93 250.61 43.26 338.00 81.86 40.75 493.91 261.60 224.47 193.04 205.29 203.30 132.45 176.27 175.00 175.00 313.85 711.77. 19.64 90.00 350.00 4.10 36.95 10.35 26.00 179.32 30.75 129.10 50.50 13.39 22.50 73.65 • 30.00 826.09 19.04 62.10 67.32 3.83 187.06 47.41 7.78 347.20 94.20 6.00 209.32 197.50 393.30 10.00 15.00 65.00 128.64 425.00 328.13 37.77 2.56 79.00 2.86 4,400.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 50.00

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

W A R R A N T ACCOUNTS—confmuerf Date 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-12-76 3-12-76 0-12-7w 3-12-76 3-12-76 3-12-76 3-12-76 3-12-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-10-76 3-15-76 3-16-76 3-16-76 3-16-76 3-1S-76 3-15-76 3-16-76 3-15-76 3-16-76 3-13-76 3-19-76 3-26-76 3-26-76 3-26-76 3-26-76 3-26-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 .3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-2,9-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-29-76 3-30-76 3-30-76 3-30-76 3-30-76 3-30-76 3-30-76

No.

66676869707172737475-

For Favor of - T h o m a s C. Raum, Committee Allowance - O w n e E. Hodgson, Committee Allowance - W o o d r o w W. Coleman, Committee Allowance - J . Fred Williamson, Committee Allowance . . , . —H. J a c k s o n Staton, Committee Allowance . . . . -Void -Ralph E. Wilson, Com,mittee Allowance - H u m e Music Company, Annual Communication - A l b e r t O. Arnold, J r . , Payroll—Or. Sec. Allow. -David L. Recob, Payroll—Or. Sec. Allow

Amount 50.00 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 50.00 5.12 493.91 261.60 224.47 193.04 205.29 220.06 132.45 176.27 2.40 264.80 25.00 50.00 30.00 626.42 18.11 97.07 7.45 10.00 12.00 36.71 25.00 1.81 75.00 23.81

77—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll—Or. Sec. Allow 78—Sharon K. Schoonover, Payroll—Gr. Sec. Allow 7 9 — R o b e r t D. Ramsey, Payroll—Gr. Sec. Allow 80—^George R. Viar, Payroll, Gr. Sec. Allow 8 1 — T e r r y L. Brune, Payroll—Gr. Sec. Allow. 82—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 83—Morgan G u a r a n t y Tr. Co., Capital I n v e s t m e n t 8 4 — F r e d Pechin, Grand Lodge Publications 85—Chester T. Kelsey, Grand Tyler's Allow 86—Joseph F. Gerstberger, A s s i s t a n t Gr. Tyler's Allow 87—Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply, Serv. and Supplies 8 8 — A l b e r t O. Arnold, J r . , Service and Supplies 89—Graphic A r t s , Inc., Ann. Communication Exp 9 0 — M r . G's, Inc., Ann. Communication E x p 9 1 — K a n s a s Masonic Home, Miscellaneous 92—Derby Lodge No. 365, Miscellaneous 9 3 — P i t n e y Bowes, P o s t a g e and Express 94—Crane and Company, Inc., Service and Supplies 95—Robert H. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 9 6 — W a s h b u r n Rural Sch. Music Dept., Annual Comm. Exp. 97—Victor Comptometer Corp., Service and Supplies 9 8 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 368.00 9 9 — T h e Kansas Masonic Home, P e r Capita Tax 115,684.60 Raising Fees 6,705.00 122,389.60 1 0 0 — P o s t m a s t e r , Shawnee Miss., P o s t a g e for Kansas Mason 44.67 101—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 90.00 102—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 2.67 103—Robert H. Arnold, Gr. Officers' Travel 146.66 104—Robert H . Arnold, Annual Comm. E x p e n s e 183.98 105—John A. McCarter, Annual Comm. Expense 16.00 106—Comet Moving and Storage, Annual Comm. E x p e n s e . . . 228.00 107—I.A.T.S.E., Local 206, Annual Comm. E x p e n s e 146.00 108—Mr. G's, Inc., Annual Comm. Expense 7.14 109—Dorothy Marker, City Treas., Annual Comm. Expenses . . 4.00 110—Stanley's Flowers, Annual Comm. Exp 95.00 I l l — T o p e k a Met. T r a n s i t Auth., Annual Comm. Exp 62.60 112—City of Topeka, Annual Communication Exp 36.00113—Bell Tel. Co., Telephone 267.95 114—Bossier & A s s o c , Miscellaneous 214.00 115—Midwestern P a p e r Co., Stationery and P r i n t i n g 255.65 116—A. B. Dick Co., Stationery and P r i n t i n g 161.80 117—A. B. Dick Co., Service and Supplies 192.40 118—Modern Office Methods, Service and Supplies 47.41 119—Crane & Co., Inc., Service and Supplies 3.64 120—J. M. H a r t Co., Inc., Service and' Supplies 35.71 121—Midwestern P a p e r Co., Service and Supplies 62.34 122—Lord's Flowers, Miscellaneous 6.21 123—Ralph D. Walker. Gr. Officers' Travel 303.75 124—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 175.00 125—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, R e t i r e m e n t 175.00 126—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 493.9i 127—David L. Recob, Payroll 287.96 128—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 238.79 129—Lillian H. W i a n t , Payroll 205.20

1976-77

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

Date

For Favor of ISO—Sharon K. Schoonover, Payroll 131—Robert D. Ramsey, Payroll 132—George R. Viar, Payroll 133—Terry L. Brune, Payroll 134—Ralph D. Walker, Gr. Master's Allowance 135—Ben W. Graybill, P r i n t and Mail Kas. Mason 136—William E. Montgomery, Gr. Treas. Allowance . ! 137—Kaw Valley St. Bank, G.S. FICA 146.24 FICA 444.91 FWH 519.80 1 3 8 — P o s t m a s t e r Shawnee Miss., P r i n t and Mail Kas. Mason 139—Victory Life Insur., P a r k i n g 140—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and .Express 141—Frank H a y e s , Miscellaneous 142—Kans. Blue Cross and Shield, Blue Cross-Blue Shield . . 143—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 144—J. Ralph Walker, Annual Comm 146—Topeka W a t e r Dept., W a t e r 146—Ks. Power and Light Co., Lights 147—Ks. Power and Light Co., Heat 148—Chester L. Gilbert, Gr. Officers' Travel 149—Clifford A. Ramsey, Gr. Lecturer and Assts 150—Capitol City, Inc., Service and Supplies 151—Peacock Linen Supply, Service and Supplies 152—Shrake Electric, Inc., Service and Supplies 153—Serv. I n d u s t r i a l Rental, Service and Supplies 154—Roach's H a r d w a r e , Service and Supplies 155—Modern Office Methods, Service and Supplies 156—E-Kan., Inc., Service and Supplies 157—A. B. Dick Co., Service and Supplies 158—Brown Tree Service, Service and Supplies 159—Fred Pechin, Gr. Lodge Publications 160—Lemon Plumbing Co., Service and Supplies 161—Bernadine Russell, Annual Comm. Expense 162—Magnuson Signs, Ann. Comm. Expense 163—K & B E n t e r p r i s e s , A n n . Comm. Expense 164—Asay's S p o r t s m a n ' s Store, Ann. Comm. Expense 165—Standard P r i n t i n g Co., P r i n t i n g Annual Proceedings . . . 166—Wolfe's Comm. P h o t o s , Inc., Ann. omm. Expense . . . . 167—Ramada Inn, B a n q u e t 12,060.26 Rooms 1,906.57 168—Past Master's A s s o c , Miscellaneous 169—Bossier & Assoc., Miscellaneous 170—Ben W. Graybill, Kansas Mason 171—The Daily Republican, Kansas Mason 172—Consolidated Mailing Corp., Kansas Mason 173—Void 174—Graphic A r t s , Stationery and Printing 175—Data Science Corp., Computer Exp 176—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Expense 177—Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Officers' Travel 178—Macoy Publ. & Masonic Supply, Service and Supplies . . 179—Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Blue Cross-Blue Shield 180—Bossier & A s s o c , Miscellaneous 181—Director of Taxation, Ks. Income Tax, 1st Quarter . . . . 182—Ks. E m p l o y m e n t Security, Kans. Employment Secur. Fund 183—David L. Recob, PayroU-GSA 184—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll-GSA 186—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll-GSA 186—Sharon K. Schoonover, Payroll-GSA 187—Robert D. Ramsey, Payroll-GSA 188—George R. Viar, Payroll-GSA 189—Terry L. Brune, Payroll-GSA 190—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e and Express 191—Carroll Beardslee, Scholarship

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continued No.

3- 30--76 3- SO-• 7 6 3- SO-• 7 6 3- SO- • 7 6 3- SO- -76 3- SO-• 76 3- SO- • 7 6 3- SO- -76

3- S I -76 4-- 1 -76 4-- 2--76 4-• 5-•76 4-- 6--76 4-• 6--76 4-- 6-• 7 6 4-• 7-• 7 6 4-• 7-• 7 6 4- 7--76 4-• 7-• 7 6 4-- 1 -76 4- 7-• 7 6 4-• 7 -• 7 6 4-- 7--76 4-• 7--76 4-• 7-• 7 6 4-• 7--76 4-• 7 --76 4-• 7--76 4-• 7-• 7 6 4-• 7 -• 7 6 4-. 7 -• 7 6 4-• 7-• 7 6 4- 7-• 7 6 4- 7-• 7 6 4-• 7.-76 4- 8-• 7 6 4-- 8--76 4-• 8--76 4-• 8--76 4-• 8-76 4-• 8 -76 4-• 8--76 4-• 8--76 4-• 8--76 4-. 8--76 4-• 8--76 4- 9--76 4-• 1 2 -• 7 6 4-• 1 2 -• 7 6 4-- 1 3 -.76 4- IS-• 7 6 4- IS-.76 4--IS -76 4-• 1 4 - -76 4- 14-• 7 6 4-• 1 4 --76 4-• 1 4 --76 4- 14-• 7 6 4- 14-• 7 6 4-• 1 4 --76 4-• 1 4 -• 4- 14-•

76 76

Amount 214.89 220.06 143.42 176.27 188.30 47.07 47.07 1.110.95 600.00 45.00 90.19 16.00 1,446.90 31.00 80.00 9.11 96.17 418.72 198.63 61.00 63.18 2.48 21.32 6.80 2.61 47.41 13.45 33.53 10.00 26.00 205.86 18.75 20.70 2.39 61.07 2.723.09 155.26 13,966.82 3.00 168.00 354.85 2.425.46 416.34 42.86 1,997.42 36.30 57.12 • 29.01 26.04 79.00 191.29 266.61 287.87 238.79 205.20 214.89 220.06 143.4a 197.19 26.96 500.00

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

WARRANT

ACCOVNTS—continued

For Favor of 192—Albert O. Arnold, J r . . P a y r o l l 193—Donaldson's Jewelers, Ann. Comm. E x p . . . 55.79 Miscellaneous 32.42 15-76 194—Mason Serv. Assn., Mason Serv. Assn 16-76 195—Robt. W. Domme, P o s t a g e and E x p r e s s 19-76 196—Robt. W. Domme, P r i n t - M a i l K s . Mason 19-76 1 9 7 — K s . Employment Security, K s . E m p l o y m e n t Sec -19-76 1 9 8 — H a r r y Klitzner Co.. Miscellaneous • 19-76 199—Macoy Publishing, Service and Supplies 20-76 200—Ralph D. Walker, Automobile E x p e n s e 20-76 201—Bossier & A s s o c , Miscellaneous 'Zl-IG 2t)Z—Fred Pechin, Miscellaneous 22-76 203—Bell Tel. Co., P / M Ks. Mason 26.11 Telephone 134.45 22-76 204—Robt. W. Domme, P o s t a g e and E x p r e s s 23-76 205—Robt.. W. Domme, P / M K s . Mason 24-76 2 0 6 — J o h n L. Heckert, Gr. Officers' Travel 24-76 207—Modern Office Methods, Service and Supplies 26-76 2 0 8 — A s a y ' s Sportsmen's Store, Service and Supplies • 26-76 209—Crane & Company. Service and Supplies 26-76 210—Roach's Hardware, Service and Supplies 28-76 211—Robt. W. Domme, P / M K a n s a s Mason 28-76 212—Greyhound Bus Lines, P o s t a g e and E x p r e s s 29-76 213—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Payroll 29-76 214—David L. Recob, Payroll 29-76 215—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 29-76 216—Lillian H. W i a n t . Payroll 29-76 217—Sharon K. Schoonover, P a y r o l l 29-76 2 1 8 — R o b e r t D. Ramsey, P a y r o l l 29-76 219—George R. Viar, Payroll -29-76 2 2 0 — T e r r y L. Brune, Payroll 29-76 221—Kaw Valley St. Bank, Gr. Sec. FICA 160.87 Fed. Withholdings 596.00 FICA 426.15 •29-76 222—Charles S. McGinness, R e t i r e m e n t •29-76 223—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, R e t i r e m e n t 30-76 224—Topeka Piano & Organ Co., A n n u a l Communications . . . 3-76 225—Victory Life, P a r k i n g "Check No. 225 is last check of above series. Check N o . 134 new series commenced as of 4 May 1976." 4-76 134—Team Electronics, Repair W o r k 5-76 135—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 5-76 136—A. B. Dick Co., Supplies • 5-76 137—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies 5-76 1 3 8 — K a n s a s Sheet Metal Co., Roof Repair 5-76 139—Macoy Publishing, Supplies 5-76 140—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due 10-76 141—Bossier & Associates, Striker, R a g s d a l e 10-76 142—Peacock Linen Supply, Linen Services 10-76 143—Conf. G. Masters of Mas. N.A., Dues 10-76 144—National Geographic Mag., Subscription 10-76 146—Graphic A r t s , Inc., A r t Work 10-76 146—Data Science Corp., Supplies 10-76 1 4 7 — L o r d ' s Flowers, Flowers 10-76 1 4 8 — F r e d Pechin, P h o t o g r a p h i c Supplies 10-76 1 4 9 — K P L , Lights 10-76 1 5 0 — K P L , H e a t • 10-76 151—City of Topeka, W a t e r 10-76 152—William F . Mcintosh, Gr. Officers' T r a v e l 10-76 153—Brown Tree Service, T r a s h Removal 10-76 154—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 10-76 155—Litho Camera & P r i n t i n g , Supplies 10-76 1 5 6 — W . R. Brown, DDGM No. 7, Telephone Expenses 10-76 157—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a l P e r m i t 10-76 158—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e D u e

Date -14-76 -15-76

March

Amount 525.01 88.21 2,240.61 1.00 21.60 266.61 11.76 10.00 365.82 79.00 18.00 160.56 350.00 9.51 187.84 47.41 4.14 2.28

3.29 8.61 4.35 625.01 287.87 238.79 205.20 214.89 220.06 143.42 184.79 1,182.02 175.00 176.00 200.00 45.00 21.74 149.62 45.84 60.12 17.60 624.30 6.70 246.80 2.82 180.00 8.60 29.71 1,184.47 65.89 25.00 87.87 185.07 6.00 309.26 10.00 47.41 25.88 2.46 160.00 3.70

1976-77

G R A N D LODGE O F K A N S A S

B U D G E T ACCOUNTS—con<mu«rf Date 6-11-76 5-11-76 5-11-76 5-11-76 5-11-76 6-11-76 5-12-76 6-12-76 6-13-76 5-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 5-14-76 5-14-76 5-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-17-76 5-17-76 5-17-76 6-17-76 5-17-76 5-19-76 5-19-76 6-21-76 5-21-76 5-21-76 5-21-76 6-21-76 5-21-76 6-21-76 6-24-76 6-26-76 5-26-76 5-25-76 6-26-76 6-25-76 5-25-76 6-28-76 6-28-76 6-28-76 6-28-76 5-28-76 5-28-76 5-28-76 6-28-76 5-28-76 6-25-76 5-28-76 5-26-76 5-26-76 6-26-76 5-26-76 6-27-76 6-27-76 5-27-76 6-28-76 6- 3-76 6- 7-76 6- 7-76 6- 7-76

No. Favor of For 169—Nationwide P a p e r s , Supplies 160—John L. Heckert, Travel Expenses 161—Topeka E n g r a v i n g Co., Inc., Annual Proceedings 162—Robert G. Jackson, Gr. Officers' Travel 163—W. Nolan Artz, Gr. Officers' Travel 164—Bossier & Associates, Wages 165—Wilson Florist, Annual Communication 166—Allen F . Gerve, Annual Communication 167—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e 168—^Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Payroll 169—David L. Recob, Payroll 170—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 171—Lillian H . W i a n t , Payroll 172—Sharon K. Schoonover, Payroll 173—^Robert D. R a m s e y , Payroll 174—Terry L. Brune, Payroll 175—Acme Radio Supply, Supplies 176—City of Topeka, Supplies 177—Fly's Mach. Sharpen Shop, Supplies 178—Serv. I n d u s t r i a l Rental, Services 179—Richard D. Kelsey. Committee Expenses 180—Kaw Valley St. Bank, Transfer Funds 181—Rex L. Broker, GM Jewel and Apron 182—W. Nolan Artz, G. Off. Travel 183—Ralph D. Walker, A u t o Expense 184—Downtown Mason Temp. Assn., Chair Covers 186—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due 186—Kansas St. University, Com. Youth Essay 187—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 188—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 189—Topeka Eijgraving Co., Supplies 190—Gr. E n c a m p m e n t of K.T.. Mason Americana 191—Bossier & A s s o c , Inc., Wages 192—Bell Tele. Co., Telephone 193—^Balph D. Walker, Telephone 1 9 4 — P o s t m a s t e r , Shawnee, Kas., Mail Ks. Mason 196—Roach's H a r d w a r e , Supplies 196—Ron W. Alcorn, Bicentennial 197—Chester L. Gilbert. G. Off. Travel 1 9 8 ^ J o h n E. Stover, G. Off. Travel 199—Kansas F a r m Bureau, F a r m s Reports 200—Chester L. Gilbert, G. Off. Travel 201—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Payroll 202—David L. Eecob, Payroll 203—Donella E . Glenn, Payroll 204—Lillian H . Wiant, Payroll 206—Sharon K. Schoonover, Payroll 206—^Robert D. R a m s e y , Payroll 207—Terry L. Brune, Payroll 208—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 209—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 2 1 0 — J a m e s Robbins, Repair Varityper 211—Kaw Valley St. Bk., Payroll Taxes 2 1 2 — F . W a r r e n S t a r n s , Gr. Off. Travel 213—W. Nolan A r t z , Gr. Off. Travel 214—Donaldson's Jewelers, Ritualistic Awards 215—The Daily Republican, Mail Ks. Mason 216—Voided 217—Pitney Bowes, Service Call 218—Peacock Linen Supply, Supplies 219—Victory Life, P a r k i n g 220—Addressograph-Multigraph, Repair t o E q u i p m e n t 221—^Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due 222—Ben W. Graybill. Expenses Ks. Mason 2 2 3 — J a m e s W. Robbins, Repair t o Equip

Amount 63.25 89.76 25.88 29.88 286.91 79.00 156.62 75.00 300.00 525.01 287.87 238.79 205.20 214.89 220.06 184.79 11.04 26.00 12.88 5.80 117.88 30,000.00 1,287.60 24.00 6,325.66 105.00 3.26 200.00 199.23 47.41 3.60 5.00 78.00 201.94 112.62 660.00 9.56 133.46 54.38 148.76 319.85 88.62 525.01 287.87 242.90 205.20 214.89 246.62 184.79 176.00 175.00 19.25 1,121.83 363.04 66.75 387.09 2,446.05 —o— 26.00 2.19 46.00 60.00 33.60 471.48 77.34

PROCEEDINGS

WARRANT Date 6- 8-76 6-11-76 6-11-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 R_ld.7fi

6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-14-76 6-15-76 6-15-76 6-15-76 6-15-76 6-15-76 6-15-76 6-15-76 6-15-76 6-15-76 6-15-76 6-15-76 6-16-76 6-15-76 6-15-76 6-16-76 6-15-76 6-16-76 6-16-76 6-15-76 6-16-76 6-17-76 6-18-76 6-18-76 6-24-76 6-25-76 6-25-76 6-25-76 6-28-76 6-28-76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-29'76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-29-76 6-30-76 7- 1-76 7- 2-76

THE

March

ACCOV^TS—continued

No. F a v o r of For 2 2 4 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P o s t a g e and E x p r e s s 225—Robert W. Domme, Rent PO Box 226—^Robert W. Domme, P / M Ks. Mason 227—Albert 0 . Arnold, Jr., Payroll 228—David L. Recob, Payroll 229—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 230—Lillian W. Wiant, Payroll 231—Sharon K. Schoonover, Payroll 232—Robert D. Ramsey, Payroll 233—Terry L. Brune, Payroll 2.^4 KPT,, H e a t 2 3 5 — K P L , Lights 236—City of Topeka, W a t e r . .' 237—William F . Mcintosh, G. Off. Travel 238—Brown Tree Serv., Trash Removal 239—Fred Pechin, G. L. Publication 240—Floran Rodgers, Photographs 241—Shawnee Cty. Treasurer, Real E s t . Tax, 2nd Half 242—IBM Corp., Purchase Typewriter 243—I. B . M. Corp., Supplies 244—Modern Off. Methods, Inc., Supplies 2 4 6 — P P G I n d u s t r i e s , Inc., Supplies 246—Nationwide Papers, Inc., Supplies 2 4 7 — P i t n e y Bowes, P o s t a g e Meter and Supplies 2 4 8 — H a r t n e t t Co., Inc., Supplies 249—Commercial Photos, Inc., P h o t o g r a p h s 250—A.B. Dick Co., Repair Euuip. 251—Roach's Hardware, Supplies 252—Serv. Industrial Rental, Supplies 253—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 254—Flye's Machine Shop, Sharpen C u t t e r Blade 2 5 5 — P a n t a g r a p h P & S Co., L i s t of Lodges 256—Consolidated Mail Corp., Mail Ks. Mason 257—Lord's Flowers, Flowers 268—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies 259—Bossier & A s s o c , Payroll 260—Graphic A r t s , Inc., A r t Work : 261—^Ralph D. Walker, Reimb. Tel. Calls 262—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due 263—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Telephone Expenses 264—Robert W. Domme, Postage Due 265—Joyce Weldon, Charity 266—Chester T. Kelsey, Gr. Off. Travel 267—O. D. Mack, Committee Masonic Education 268—Addressograph-Multigraph, Supplies 269—Bell Telephone Co., Telephone . 270—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 271—David L. Recob, Payroll 272—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 273—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 274—Sraron K. Schoonover, Payroll 276—^Robert D. Ramsey, Payroll 276—Terry L. Brune, Payroll 277—^Ralph D. Walker, G.M. Allowance 278—Ben W . Graybill, Payroll-Editor 279—William E. Montgomery, Gr. Tyler Allowance 280—Bossier & A ^ s o c , Payroll 281—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 2 8 2 — K e n n e t h N . Pomeroy, R e t i r e m e n t 283—Kaw Valley St. Bk., Employee Taxes 284—Robert W. Domme, Services and Supplies 285—Clerk of t h e Dist. Court, Court Fees 286—Eobt. W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due 287—United Parcel Serv., Post. & E x p 288—Robt. W. Domme, Postage Meter

Amount 350.00 35.00 27.70 525.01 287.87 232.90 205.20 214.89 246.62 184.79 183.90 82.78 12.01 106.00 10.00 25.00 2.50 2,741;47 869.05 131.34 47.41 18.21 20.60 98.43 1,442.03 65.21 404.15 9.56 6.60 45.88 8.00 478.70 423.40 16.57 34.26 376.60 163.34 97.80 27.38 92.08 11.83 50.00 25.00 ' 346.23 6.46 243.40 625.01 287.87 232.90 205.20 214.89 246.62 184.79 188.30 47.07 47.07 188.80 175.00 176.00 1,881.42 34.44 35.00 6.74 5.88 350.00

1976-77

GRAND

LODGE

KANSAS

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—confmuerf No. Favor of For Date 7- 2-76 289—Nationwide Papers, Service & Sup. 7- 6-76 290—Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Blue Cross-Blue Shield 7- 6-76 291—Victory Life Ins. Co., P a r k i n g 7- 6-76 292—Director I n t . Rev. Serv., F W H 7- 6-76 293—Ks. Emp. Sec. Fund, Ks. Withholding 7- 6-76 294—Director of Taxation, K W H 7- 7-76 29B—Joyce Weldon, Charity • 7 - 7-76 296—Fred Pechin, Misc. Photographic Supp 7- 7-76 297—Jack B. Stairrett, Comm. Masonic Ed 7- 7-76 298—Fred Pechin, Photographic Supp 7- 7-76 299—^Int. Order Rainbow Girls, Comm. Youth Essays 7- 7-76 300—Brown Tree Serv.i Trash Removal 7- 7-76 301—Lyle M. Baker Agency, I n s u r a n c e Policies 7- 8-76 302—Graves Truck Line, P o s t a g e & Exp 7- 9-76 303—A. B. Dick Co., Repair and Supplies • 7 - 9-76 304—Asay's Sportsman's Store, Name Tag 7- 9-76 305—Capitol City, Inc., Office Supplies •79-76 306—City of Topeka, Sewage 7- 9-76 307—Commercial Photo, Inc.. Ann. Comm. Expenses 79-76 308—Data Science Corp., Computer Expenses 79-76 309—Graphic A r t s , Inc. A r t Work 79-76 310—KPL, Lights 79-76 311—Masonic Ser. Bur. of Org., Telephone Expenses 79-76 312—Meek's, Inc., Supplies 79-76 313—Midwestern Paper Co.. Supplies 79-76 314—Modern Office Methods,- Supplies 79-76 315—Peacock Linen Supp., Supplies 7316—Raychem, Inc., Supplies 7- 9-76 317—Roach's Hardware, Supplies 7- 9-76 318—Shrake Electric, Inc., Electric Work 9-76 7319—Swank P r i n t i n g , P r i n t i n g 7- 9-76 -12-76 320—Robt. W. Domme, Post. & Expense 7-12-76 321—Robt. W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due KM 7-13-76 322—William F . Mcintosh, Grand Officer Travel 7-14-76 323—Albert O. Arnold. Jr.. ;Payroll 7-14-76 324—David L. Recob, Payroll 7-14-76 325—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 7-14r76 326—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 7-14-76 327—Sharon K. Schoonover, Payroll 7-14-76 328—Robert D. Ramsey, Payroll 7-14-76 329—Terry L. Brune, Payroll 7-16-76 3 3 0 ^ R o b e r t W. Domme, Kansas Mason 7-19-76 331—University of Kansas, E s s a y Award 7-21-76 332—O. D. Mack, Expense and Mileage 7-21-76 333—Richard D. Kelsey, Comm. Expenses 7-21 76 334—^Varityper Division, Supplies 7-21-76 335—Ron W. Alcorn, Bicentennial 7-21-76 336—Grand E n c a m p m e n t of K.T., Supplies -21-76 337—J. P . L u t h e r Co., Supplies -21-76 338—Macoy Publ. Co., Inc., Supplies -21-76 339—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies -21-76 340—Service I n d u s t . Rental Co., Supplies -21-76 341—Shrake Electric, Supplies -21-76 342—Standard Printing Co., P r i n t i n g Ann. Comm. Book -21-76 343—Vorse Heating & Air Cond., Repair t o Equip -21-76 344—Western Bindery P r o . Co., P r i n t Laws Masonry -21-76 345—WIBW Radio, Bicentennial 7-21-76 346—United Parcel Serv., Mail PGM Grave Marker 7-22-76 347—United Parcel Serv., PGM Grave Marker 7-22-76 348—Crane & Co., Main Contract 7-22-76 349—Bell Telep. Co., Telephone Exp 7-23-76 350—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due 7-23-76 351—University of Kansas.- Essay Award 7-23-76 352—Shawnee Mission Post Office, Mail Kansas Mason 7-30-76 353—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll

:.:

Amount 17.79 1,365.96 45.00 .08 210.52 244.02 150.00 83.25 44.25 25.00 300.00 10.00 647.00 89.08 165.04 2.33 60.84 6.52 1.04 958.27 27.69 91.00 3.37 3.49 118.34 47.41 8.91 25.98 21.28 31.99 6.00 350.00 6.30 24.00 525.01 287.87 232.90 205.20 214.89 246.62 184.79 3.63 200.00 29.26 15.00 32.76 750.00 120.00 193.65 624.70 96.98 5.80 4.14 2,916.47 57.41 135.91 294.75 Void 43.58 83.39 338.24 2.06 800.00 700.00 525.01

PROCEEDINGS

March

THE

WARRANT ACCOVNTS—continued Date 7-30-76 7-30-76 7-30-76 7-30-76 7-30-76 7-30-76 7-27-76 7-30-76 7-30-76 7-20-76 7-27-76 7-28-76 7-29-76 7-30-76 7-30-76 7-30-76 8- 2-76 8- 2-76 8- 2-76 8- 2-76 8 2-76 2-76 8 3-76 4-76 4-76 5-76 6-76 9-76 8 9-76 8-10-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-11-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-13 76 8-13-76 8-13-76 8-17-76 8-17-76 8-16-76 8-16-76 8-24-76 8-27-76 8-27-76 8-27-76 8-27-76 8-30-76 8-30-76

No. Favor of For 354—David L. Eecob, Payroll 365—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 356—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 357—Sharon K. Schoonover, Payroll 358—Robert D. Ramsey, Payroll 359—Terry L. Brune, Payroll 360—Bossier & A s s o c , Payroll 361—Crarles S. McGinness, R e t i r e m e n t 362—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, R e t i r e m e n t 3K3—Kaw Valley St. Bk., Employee Ta::cc 364—Mid Conf. on Masonic Education, Books 3 6 5 — H a r t Co., Inc., P r i n t i n g 366—Robt. W. Domme, P o s t a g e 367—Order o£ DeMolay, Comm. on Youth 368—Void 369—Albert 0 . Arnold, J r . , Or. Off. T r a v e l 370—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Meter 371—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e D u e 372—Victory Life Ins. Co., P a r k i n g 373—Water, Water 3 7 4 — K P L , Electric 3 7 5 — T . R. H a m m e r , Gr. Off. Travel 376—Wichita S t a t e Univ., E s s a y Award 377—Robt. W, Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 378—Lemon Plumbing Co., Repair t o Equip 379—Robt. W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due 380—Robt. W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due 381—Robt. W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due 382—Kaw Valley St. Bk., Transfer of F u n d s 383—Vorse Air Cond., Repair t o Equip 384—Albert 0. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 385—David L. Recob, Payroll 386—Donella R. Glenn, P a y r o l l 387—Lillian H. W i a n t , P a y r o l l 388—^Robert D. R a m s a y , Payroll 389—Terry L. Brune, Payroll 390—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 391—Dictaphone Co., Repair to Equip 392—A. B . Dick Co., Supplies 393—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 394—Ser. Indst. Co., Supplies 395—Peacock Linen Co., Services 396—Meeks, Inc., Supplies 397—Roach Hardware Co., Supplies 398—Ks. Sheet Metal Co., Services 399—Swank Printing Co., P r i n t i n g 400—Graphic A r t s , Supplies 401—Midwestern Paper Co., Stationery 402—Ben W . Graybill, K a n s a s Mason 403—Daily Republican, P r i n t K s . Mason 404—Consolidated Mail Corp., Mailing Ks. Mason 4 0 5 — D a t a Science Corp., Computer Expenses 406—Elliott Photo Co., P h o t o g r a p h s 4 0 7 — H a r t Printing Co., P r i n t i n g 408—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 409—Alvin K. B a n m a n , V.A. H o s p i t a l Expenses 410—Pizza Hut, Pizza P a r t y , DeMolay & Job's 411—Kaw Valley Bank, Transfer F u n d s 412—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e D u e Ks. Mason 413—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 414—Ralph D. Walker, G. M. Auto E x p 416—^Ralph D. Walker, Telephone 416—Bob & Gene's Travel, Inc., Masonic Education 417—Albert 0 . Arnold, P a y r o l l 418—David L. Recob, Payroll

•.

Amount 287.87 232.90 205.20 346.42 246.62 184.79 148.00 175.00 175.00 1,135.23 80.00 201.42 138.00 950.00 —o— 43.24 350.00 17.50 46.00 15.63 194.58 34.53 800.00 20.54 104.40 125.00 29.27 63.06 8,000.00 18.11 526.01 287.87 232.90 206.20 246.62 184.79 20.04. 22.51 45.75 290.90 11.60 3.02 29.16 6.58 143.85 10.00 38.56 173.06 260.00 2,446.05 410.69 2,164.60 17.61 4,361.49 7.25 60.00 65.08 32,020,00 105.21 12.48 308.62 186.00 231.00 525.01 287.87

1976-77

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—contmued Date 8-30-76 8-30-76 8-30-76 8-30-76 8-30-76 8-30-76 8-30-76 8-30-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 1-76 9- 2-76 9- 2-76 9- 2-76 9- 2-76 9- 2-76 9- 2-76 9- 2-76 9- 2-76 2-76 9- 2-76 9- 3-76 9- 3-76 9- 7-76 9- 8-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76

No. Favor of For 419—Donella K. Glenn, Payroll 420—Lillian H . Wiant, Payroll 421—Robert D. E a m s a y , Payroll 422—Terry L. Brune, Payroll 423—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 424—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 425—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, F I C A - F W H Payroll 426—Elton W. Werner, Payroll P a r t - T i m e 427—Roaches H a r d w a r e , Supplies 428—Multigraph Div., Supplies 429—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 430—Shrake Electric, Electrical Work 431—Peacock Linen Supply, Supplies 4 3 2 — B r e n t E n t e r p r i s e s , Inc., Supplies 433—Addressograph Multigraph, Supplies 434—IBM Corp., Supplies 435—Kolarik Bookbinding Co., Ann. Communication 436—Comet Moving & Storage, Warden School T r a n s . Charges 437—Serv. I n d u s t r i a l Co., Supplies 438—Midwestern P a p e r Co., Supplies 439—Southwestern Bell Co., Telephone 440—Whiteley's Inc., Supplies 441—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 442—Evergreen-Washelli Co., Placement PGM Grave Marker 443—Brown T r e e Service, T r a s h Service 444—Victory Life I n s . Co., Parking Fee 445—Lyle Baker I n s . Agency, I n s . Policy 446—Ks. Power & Light, L i g h t s 447—City of Topeka, Sewer 448—Chester L. Gilbert, GSW. GLO Travel 449—A. Franklin Baldwin, Lecturer Travel Exp 460—Ronald E. White, Lecturer Travel E x p 451—C. W. Sills, L e c t u r e r Travel Exp 462—Earl M. Sitton, Lecturer Travel Exp 453—Harvey L. Henderson, Lecturer Travel Exp 464—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 465—Lords Flowers, Flowers 466—Leonard L. Eising. DDGM No. 38, GLO Travel 4 5 7 — F r a n k T. Moore, Lecturer Travel Exp 468—Ralph D. Walker, G.M. Office Exp 469—Ks. F a r m Bureau, Farmis Computer Exp 460—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 461—David L. Recob, Payroll 462—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 463—Lillian H . Wiant, Payroll 464—Terry L. Brune, Payroll 465—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 466—Peacock Linen Supply, Services 467—Serv. I n d u s t r i a l Supply. Services 468—Graphic A r t s Inc., P r i n t i n g Serv 469—Commercial P h o t o ' s Inc., Photos Gr. Lodge 470—Robert M. Schroeder, L e c t u r e r Travel Exp 471—C. Travis Spencer, Lecturer Travel Exp 472—W. Nolan Artz, Gr. Officer Travel 473—Darrell L. T h r a s h e r , Wardens School 474—Leo E. Krug, W a r d e n s School 476—L. Sherman Kirby, Wardens School 4 7 5 — J a m e s A. B a r n h a r t , Warden School 4 7 7 — F r a n k H . Houck, W a r d e n s School 478—R. D. Hopkins, W a r d e n s School 4 7 9 — J a m e s D. P i c k e t t , Wardens School 480—Howard Cary, W a r d e n s School 481—Billy Beamgard, Wardens School 482—Norman Bainter, W a r d e n s School 4 8 3 — J o h n H . Schroeder, Wardens School

Amount 232.90 205.20 246.62 184.79 175.00 176.00 1,003.29 49.60 2.14 165.00 47.41 66.80 2.65 40.00 21.36 83.94 112.16 56.60 10.35 580.01 220.83 9,673.76 113.46 60.60 20.00 45.00 332.00 245.57 7.82 131.60 66.14 21.08 62.30 30.11 101.66 8.26 4.14 96.57 46.60 266.02 420.00 526.01 307.35 232.90 205.20 184.79 214.43 2.30 10.35 38.41 6.21 46.60 21.75 89.00 45.00 18.76 27.60 46.26 40.06 43.75 32.76 32.75 37.50 33.30 31.25

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

WARRANT Date 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-14-76 9-16-76 9-16-76 9-16-76 9-16-76 9-16-76 9-16-76 9-17-76 9-20-76 9-20-76 9-21-76 9-23-76 9-27-76 9-27-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-29-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 9-30-76 10- 1-76 10- 5-76 4-76 4-76 10- 4-76 101010- 4-76 10- 4-76 10- 4-76 10- 4-76

ACCOUNTS—continued

No. F a v o r of For 4 8 4 — L e s t e r C. Lyon, Warden School 485—William D. Ringquist, W a r d e n School 4 8 4 — W a y n e W. Grindol, W a r d e n s School 4 8 8 — J o r n M. Gingerich, W a r d e n s Scrool 4 8 9 — A . J . Fieser, J r . , W a r d e n s School 4 9 0 — L o r e n Wiens, Wardens School 491—Lloyd D. Bradley, Wardens Schol 492—A. J . H a r d e s t y , Wardens School 4 9 3 — D u a n e K. H a r m s , W a r d e n s School 494

March

O'enTi T.., H p . t b p w n y ^ W n r d e T i n S c h o o l

495—Bob & Gene's Trav. Serv., W a r d e n s School 4 9 6 — R o b e r t W. Domme, Postal Meter 4 9 7 — R o b e r t W . Domme, P o s t a g e Due K s . Mason 498—United Parcel Sery., E x p r e s s Serv 4 9 9 — H a y s Chapter No. 338 O.E.S., Meals, W a r l e n s School . . . 500—David E. Casey, W a r d e n s School 501—Cecil S. Carter, Lecturer T r a v e l E x p 5 0 2 — P i t n e y Bowes, Inc., Postal Meter Fee 5 0 3 — N o r t h s i d e H e a t & Air Co., Repair E q u i p m e n t 504—Vernon D. Akers, Warden School 505—Swank P r i n t i n g Co., P r i n t i n g Serv 506—A t o Z Rental Co., Rental Equip 507—Elliott Lock & Key Co., Lock Repair 508—Robert Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 509—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 510—David L. Hecob, Payroll 511—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 412—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 4 1 3 — T e r r y L. Brune, Payroll 514—Ralph D. Walker, Payroll 515—Ben W. Graybill, Payroll 516—William E. Montgomery, Payroll 517—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 518—Kaw Valley St. Bk., Employee Taxes 519—Charles S. McGinness, R e t i r e m e n t 520—Kenneth N . Pomeroy. R e t i r e m e n t 5 2 1 — P o s t Master Shw. Mis., Postal Fee K s . Mason 522—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 523—Robert W . Domme, P o s t a g e Cards 6 2 4 — K a n s a s Power & Ligrt, Electric 625—City of Topeka, W a t e r 526—Southwestern Bell, Telephone 527—Dictaphone Coi-p., Service 528—Conf. GS in No. Am., 1977 Annual Dues 5 2 9 — S e r v . Ind. Supply Co., Services 530—Peacock Linen Supply, Services 5 3 1 — W e s t e r n Bindery Co., Bind Laws Masonry 632—Roach's H a r d w a r e Co., Supplies 633—Nationwide Paper Co., Stationary E n v 534—Ray Co., Inc., Supplies 535—Carroll Radio & TV Co., Supplies 536—Modern Office Methods, Inc., Supplies 537—Comet Moving & Storage, Warden School T r a n s p . Charges 538—Lawrence D. Winegardner, L e c t u r e r Travel E x p 639—William F . Mcintosh, GLO Travel 540—Victory Life I n s . Co., P a r k i n g F e e 5 4 1 — A r t Floral Shop, Flowers 5 4 2 — K a n s a s BC & BS, Blue Cross-Blue Shield 543—Graphic A r t s , Inc., A r t Work 644—Robert W. Carlson, W a r d e n s School 545—Travis C. Anderson, W a r d e n s School 546—Carl F . Harder, Wardens School 547—Robert L. Bame, Wardens Scrool 548—N. W. Westpral, Wardens School 549—Merlin G. Wool, Wardens School

Amount 6.48 30.00 30.00 62.90 45.25 25.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 25.00

211.00 350.00 5.75 9.88 294.00 16.25 49.90 38.82 44.37 41.00 15.00 9.81 34.26 17.55 525.01 307.35 232.90 205.20 184.79 188.30 47.07 47.07 214.43 1,009.66 176.00 176.00 825.00 3.00 34.20 177.19 27.28 388.33 68.85 63.75 10.35 3.35 77.63 14.70 101.81 12.99 4.63 47.41 245.00 19.30 138.12 45.00 25.75 1,128.42 20.61 28.75 • 21.50 16.25 11.50 10.00 18.00

1976-77

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—confmug^f Date 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 4-76 1 0 - 6-76 1 0 - 6-76 1 0 - 5-76 1 0 - 5-76 1 0 - 5-70 1 0 - 6-76 1 0 - 5-76

No. F a v o r of • For 550—Orville L. Oelschlaeger, Wardens School 561—John Eldon Masters, Wardens School 552—Clarence W. Henley, Wardens School 653—David N. Lohr, Wardens School 554—Richard C. Read, Wardens School 565—Emerald W. Heller, Wardens School 556—Charles G. Lankford, Wardens School 5 5 7 — H a r r y E. Gorrell, Wardens School 558—-Don L. Dicks, Wardens School 569—Kenneth L. Kohler, Wardens School 5 6 0 — J a m e s E. Hanson, Wardens School 561—Dale A. Mitchell, Wardens School 562—Dale A. Shields, Wardens School 5 6 3 — W a y n e E. Fuller, Wardens School 564—Ellsworth Burnside, Wardens School 565—Robert R. P u g h , Wardens School 666—Walter A. Fiorucci, Wardens School 667—Cliff F r e n c h , Wardens School 668—Charles L. Rostine, Wardens School 5 6 9 — J a m e s W. Nelson, Wardens School 570—Francis P. Johnson, Wardens School 571—Deal Huff, W a r d e n s School 572—Donald L. Baiters, Warders School 6 7 3 — J a m e s B. DeBerry, Wardens School 674—John D. Marshall, Wardens School 676—Adrian H. McCulloch, Wardens School 676—Bernard E. Moore, Wardens School 677—Warren B. Wooldridge, Wardens School 578—Jack N. Murray, Wardens School 579—Louis E. Kresin, Wardens School 680—K. M. McBratney, Wardens School 581—Lloyd D. Klein, Wardens School 582—D. A. Rybolt, Wardens School 583—Ralph A. McRill, Wardens School 5 8 4 — H e r b e r t J. Keene, Wardens School 585—Julian H. McWhirter, Jr., Wardens School 686—Loren L. Burnett, Wardens School 687—Virgil C. Pedigo, Wardens School 588—Ray L. Hutchinson, Wardens School 689—Robert R. Taylor, Wardens School 690—Dwight Burton, Wardens School 691—Harlan R. Humber, Wardens School 692—Carrol W. Dickerson, Wardens School 693—Willis H. Kramer, Wardens School 694—Burton Russell, Wardens School 695—Gene F . Johnson, Wardens School 596—Edward D. Anderson, Wardens School 697—Robert D. Smith, Wardens School 698—Darrell Carr, Wardens School 699—Maurice C. Hearn, Wardens School 600—^W. H. Yockey, Wardens School 601—Ted Morris, Wardens School 602—Ronald W a g g y , Wardens School 6 03—William F o r t n e r , Wardens School 6 0 4 — E v e r e t t Hladik, Wardens School 606—-Kenneth Geisdorf, Wardens School 606—Ray O. Sumner, Wardens School 607—Joe D. S h u m a t e , Wardens School 608—Norman L. Hadley, Wardens School 609—Norman L. Hadley, Wardens School 610—Alfred M. Moser, Wardens School 6 1 1 — J a m e s L. Dennis, Wardens School 612—Kenneth W. McLain, Wardens School 613—Jerald O. Peterson, Wardens School 6 1 4 — J . W. Robinson, Wardens School

Amount 17.50 30.00 10.00 18.75 28.75 18.26 66.25 23.00 22.60 7.50 27.00 22.50 22.50 28.00 38.26 22.50 18.75 ' 27.60 25.00 18.76 18.75 22.50 16.75 22.50 21.25 8.75 20.00 27.50 40.76 27.50 81.26 26.00 13.75 31.25 20.00 32.50 15.00 29.25 26.26 26.25 26.26 25.00 25.26 12.60 30.25 25.00 19.75 12.50 26.26 28.76 11.26 • 26.00 16.00 26.00 22.50 22.60 26.00 8.75 26.25 25.25 26.00 22.50 12.50 18.00 41.25

March

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—confinuerf Date 10-• 5-76 1 0 - . 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • 5-- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 .- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 .- 7 6 1 0 - . 5 .- 7 6 10.• 5-76 1 0 - • 5 .- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • U '- 7 5 10-. 6-76 10-• 5-76 1 0 - • 5-- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 .- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 .- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 .- 7 6 1 0 - • 5-- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -• 7 6 1 0 - 5.• 76 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • 6-- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 .• 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 .- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • 6 -• 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - • 6 -• 7 6 1 0 - 5- - 7 6 1 0 - 5-- 7 6 1 0 - • 5 -- 7 6 1 0 - 5-• 7 6 1 0 - 7-•76 10- H - • 76 1 0 - 1 1 - •76 1 0 - 1 1 - •76 1 0 - 1 1 -•76 1 0 - 1 1 - •76 1 0 - 1 1 - •76 1 0 - 1 1 - •76 10- 12-• 76 10- 14.• 76 1 0 - 1 4 . •76 1 0 - 14- •76 1 0 - 1 4 - •76 1 0 - 1 4 - •76 10- 14.-76 1 0 - .14.-76 10- 14.-76 1 0 - .14.-76 1 0 - 1 4 . •76 1 0 - 1 4 - •76 1 0 - 1 4 - •76 1 0 - 1 4 - •76 1 0 - 1 4 - •76 1 0 - 1 4 - •76

No. F a v o r of For 615—Charles L. Beckford, W a r d e n s School 616—Clifford F a t r u m , W a r d e n s School 617—Allen C. Sherman, W a r d e n s School 618—Clarence E. Carlton, Wardens Schol 6 1 8 — J e r r y Burgoon, W a r d e n s School 620—Richard Rodman, W a r d n s School 621—Donald K. Church, Wardens School 623—Clarence E. Young, W a r d e n s School 624—Ronald L. Robinson, W a r d e n s School 6 2 5 — D a r r y l D. T a c k e t t , Wardens School 020—L,. E. IIol—.CO, V.'srdor.s School 6 2 7 — J i m m y D. King, W a r d e n s School 6 2 8 — J a m e s S. McNinch, Wardens School 629—Leslie E. Comp, W a r d e n s School 630—Louis R. Slavik, W a r d e n s School 631—Marvin Millr, Wardens School 6 3 2 — J o s i a h C. Lowe, Wardens School 633—^Rex Grauerholz, W a r d e n s School 634—Leonard R. Rising, Wardens School 6 3 6 — D w a y n e F . Doty, W a r d e n s School 6 3 6 — J o s e p h M. Ballew, Wardens School 637—Charles W. Gutsch, Wardens School 638—Elmer W. Guatney, Wardens School 6 3 9 — J a m e s F . Rogers, W a r d e n s School 640—William R. E m e r t , Wardens School 641—Melvin J o n e s . Wardens School 642—Roger Couchot, W a r d e n s School 6 4 3 — J e s s e M. Ross, Wardens School 644—O. D. Mack, Wardens School 6 4 5 — J o h n W. Davis, Jr., Wardens School 646—Bobby L. Gentry, W a r d e n s School 647—Calvin E. B u r n s , W a r d e n s School 648—Gary 0. Carroll, W a r d e n s School 6 4 9 — R o b e r t L. Rumford, Wardens School 651—Leon Sanders, Wardens School 652—Olice B. Williams, W a r d e n s School 653—Charles H. Wille, W a r d e n s School 654—Ben W. Graybill, K s . Mason Exp 655—Clifford A. R a m s a y , Lecturer T r a v e l Exp 6 6 6 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 6 5 7 — D a t a Science Corp. Inc., Computer E x p 668—Consolidated Mailing Inc., Kansas Mason 6 6 9 — E . E u g e n e P u c k e t t , GLO Travel 660—Daily Republican P r i n t e r , Kansas Mason 661—Ralph D. Walker, Telephone Tolls 662—Brown Tree Service, T r a s h Serv 6 6 3 — L . D. Winegardner,,, Lecturer Travel Exp 6 6 4 — R o b e r t W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 6 6 5 ^ A l b e r t 0 . Arnold, Jr., Payroll 666—David L. Recob, Payroll 667—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 668—Lilliam H. Wiant, Payroll 669—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 670—Peacock Linen Supply,, Linen Suppply 671—Void 672—Peacock Linen Supply, Supplies 673—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 6 7 4 — D a t a Science Corp,, Computer Exp 676—Nationwide Papers Inc., Suppplies 676—Midwestern P a p e r Co., Supplies 677—A. B . Dick Co., Supplies 676—Carroll Radio-TV, Supplies 679—Hoffmeister Cleaning Co., J a n i t o r Fees

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Amount 33.75 25.00 12.00 5.00 17.50 25.00 26.00 27.50 25.00 22.50 27.Kn 30.00 32.60 13.25 17.50 17.50 25.00 21.25 20.00 17.50 18.75 12.50 15.00 22.60 19.50 30.00 18.75 27.50 18.50 23.00 16.25 20.00 11.25 25.00 20.00 29.50 17.50 654.78 77.71 68.33 868.04 419.47 57.75 2,446.05 74,83 20.00 44.75 47.36 625.01 307.85 232.90 206.20 214.43 1.05 —0 — 1.08 8.38 70.26 101.81 47.47 43.19 181.95 75.00

1976-77

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

W A R R A N T ACCOVNTS—continued Date 10-15-76 10-18-76 10-19-76 10-19-76 10-19-76 10-19-76 10-20-76 10-20-76 10-21-76 10-21-76 10-27-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 10-29-76 1 1 - 1-76 1 1 - 1-76 1 1 - 1-76 1 1 - 1-76 1 1 - 3-76 1 1 - 3-76 1 1 - 3-76 1 1 - 3-76 1 1 - 5-76 1-110-76 11-10-76 11-11-76 11-11-76 11-11-76 11-12-76 11-12-76 11-12-76 11-12-76 11-12-76 11-12-76 11-12-76 11-15-76 11-15-76 11-15-76 11-15-76 11-15-76 11-16-76 11-15-76 11-15-76

No. F a v o r of For 680—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 681—Lawrence B. Koch, Masonic Education 682—^Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Meter 683—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 684—Myron Green Cafeteria, Masonic Education 685—Chester L. Gilbert, GLO Travel 686—Lloyd D. Cooper, W a r d e n ' s School 687—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , GLO Travel 688—Southwestern Bell, Telephone 689—Ralph D. Walker. GM Telephone Ch 690—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 691—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Payroll 692—David L. Recob. Payroll 693—Donella R. Glenn. Payroll 695—Lillian H . Wiant, Payroll 695—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 696—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 697—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 698—Kaw Valley S t a t e Bank, Employees' Taxes 699—John E. Stover, GJD, Lecturer Travel Exp 700—Ray Co., Inc., Supplies 701—Service Ind. Rental Sup., Services 702—Modern Officee Methods Inc., Supplies 703—Capitol City Inc., Eauip., Supplies 704—Cardinal Building Serv., Services 705—R. L. Polk & Co., Services 706—Swank P r i n t i n g Co., Services 707—^Midwestern P a p e r Co., Stationery Supplies 708—J. C. Darling Co., Supplies 709—J. M. H a r t Co., P r i n t i n g 710—Addressograph-Multigraph, Services 711—Internal Revenue Serv., Employee Taxes 712—Ks. E m p l o y m e n t Fund, Unemployment Taxes 713—Director of Taxation, Ks. S t a t e Tax 7 1 4 — F a r m i s , F a r m i s Computer Exp 715—City of Topeka, Water-Sewer 716—Victory Life I n s . Co., P a r k i n g Fees 717—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Telephone 718—Ks. Power & L i g h t Co., H e a t and L i g h t s 719—Donaldson Jeweler Co., Services 720—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due Ks. Mason 721—Lloyd D. Klein, W a r d e n ' s School 722—Chuck Hoffmeister Co., Janitor Serv 723—Swank P r i n t i n g Co., P r i n t i n g 724—William F . M c i n t o s h , GLO Travel 725—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due K s . Mason 726—Robert W. Domme, P o s t Cards 727—Pitney Bowes Inc., Services 728—Kansas S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y , E s s a y Award 729—Jobs D a u g h t e r s , Donation 7 3 0 — E . F . D., E x p r e s s 731—EFD Express, Express 732—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Payroll 733—David L. Rccob, Payroll 734—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 736—Lillian H . Wiant, Payroll 736—Elton W. W e r n e r , Payroll 737—Graphic A r t s , A r t Work 738—Kenyon, Inc., K a n s a s Mason 739—Ripleys Inc., Services 740—Lyle M. Baker Agcy., I n s u r a n c e 741—Richard M. F r y & Co., Supplies 742—Clarence Swank Co., P r i n t i n g 743—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 744—Q. C. Correspondence Cir., Membership Fees

Amount S2.01 500.00 300.00 34.25 25.78 313.67 16.00 160.17 306.78 86.68 66.38 625.01 837.36 232.90 205.20 214.43 176.00 175.00 901.37 46.00 85.96 10.36 47.47 110.34 60.00 16.00 6.00 49.78 9.94 174.15 27.43 6.80 109.70 264.92 420.00 14.32 46.00 7.97 181.96 14.49 23.26 0.00 236.26 22.60 55.29 12.29 90.00 118.45 100.00 300.00 8.00 2.45 626.01 807.35 232.90 205.20 214.13 34.60 2,665.09 -6.18 436.00 787.70 6.00 52.59 15.00

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—conttnued Date 11-15-76 11-15-76 11-15-76 11-15-76 11-15-76 11-15-76 11-15-76 11-15-76 11-15-76 11-16-76 11-16-76 11-17-76 11-17-76 11-18-76 11-18-76 11-22-76 11-22-76 11-23-76 11-23-76 11-23-76 11-24-76 11-24-76 11-24-76 11-29-76 11-29-76 11-29-76 11-29-76 11-29-76 11-29-76 11-29-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 1.1-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 11-30-76 12- 1-76 12- 1-76 12- 2-76 12- 2-76 12- 2-76 12- 3-76 12- 3-76 12- ,3-76 12- 7-76 12- 7-76 12- 7-76 12-10-76 12-13-76 12-14-76 12-14-76 12-14-76

No. Favor of For 745—American Printing Co., P r i n t i n g 746—Topeka E n g r a v i n g Co., Services 7 4 7 — D a t a Science Col-p., Computer Exp 748—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 749—Nationwide Papers, Supplies 750—Nationwide Papers, Supplies 751—Lyle Baker Agency, I n s u r a n c e 752—E.F.D. Service Inc., E x p r e s s Service 753—A. B. Dick Co., P r i n t i n g 754—Chester L. Gilbert GSW, GLO Travel Exp 7 5 5 — J a y T. Klinginsmith, Warden's School 756—Robert Domme, P o s t a l Meter 757—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due K s . Mason 758—W. R. Brown DDGM No. 7, E F D E x p r e s s Service 759—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Or. Officers T r a v e l 7 6 0 — P o s t m a s t e r Shaw. Miss., Mail Fee K s . Mason 7 6 1 — J . Earl Oden, Expenses 762—Daily Republican, Special Edition Ka. Mason 763—Comet Moving & Storage, T r a n s p o r t Ks. Mason 7 6 4 — P o s t m a s t e r Shaw. Miss., Additional Postage, Ks. Mason 765—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 766—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due K s . Mason 7 6 7 — E F D , Express 768 Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 769—David L. Recob. Payroll 770—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 771—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 772—Charles S. McGinness, R e t i r e m e n t 773—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, R e t i r e m e n t 774—Kaw Valley Bank, Employees Taxes 775—E F . D., Express 776—Southwestern Bell, Telephone 7 7 7 — D a t a Science Corp., Computer E x p e n s e 778—Daily Republican, Supplement to Ks. Mason 779—Ben W. Graybill, K a n s a s Mason 780—Ray Co. Inc., Services-Supplies 781—Kansas Electric Supply 782—City of Topeka, W a t e r 783—Topeka Engraving, P h o t o g r a p h s 784—Midwestern Paper Co., Stationery 785—Zack Taylor Inc., Services 786—Nationwide Papers, Supplies 787—I.B.M. Corp., Maintenance Services 788—Swank Printing, P r i n t i n g 789—Capitol City, Inc., Supplies 7 9 0 — H e r i t a g e Corp., Supplies 791—Wolfe's Photos, P h o t o g r a p h s 792—Service Ind. Services, Services 793—J. C. Darling Co., Rubber Stamps 794—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 795—Victory Life Ins. Co., P a r k i n g F e e 796—John E. Stover GJD, Travel 797—KP&L, H e a t 798—Brown Tree Service, T r a s h 799—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 800—Charles Hoffmeister, Payroll 801—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Telephone 802—E.F.D., Express 803—Robert W. Domme P.M., 3rd Class P e r m i t 8 0 4 — J o h n H. Murray, Chmn. PGM, Trial & P u n i s h m e n t Coram. 805—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Due KM 806—Chester L. Gilbert GSW, GLO Travel 807—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 808—David L. Recob, Payroll 809—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll

Amount 20.00 84.77 746.51 201.25 18.11 83.20 143.00 1.30 17.95 132.81 27.00 350.00 10.75 1.67 47.00 875.00 20.00 4,782.33 84.50 100.00 205.20 4.25 1.20 526.01 337.35 232.90 214.37 175.00 175.00 928.77 1.40 304.16 962.43 3,973.33 250.00 11.79 15.85 6.93 14.50 159.60 150.00 117.94 128.86 . 5.00 105.49 76.80 8.28 10.35 2.90 3.82 45.00 70.00 559.73 10.00 .75 202.50 9.19 1.20 40.00 34.00 11.44 87.00 525.01 307.26 232.90

1976-77

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continued Date 12--14 -76 12--14.-76 1 2 -14 -76 1 2 -14 -76 1 2 -15 -76 12.-15 -76 1 2 -16 -76 1 2 -16 -76 12--16 -76 12--16 -76 12--16 -76 1 2 .-16 -76 12-• 1 7 .-76 1 2 .-17 -76 12--17 -76 1 2 .-17 -76 1 2 .• 1 7 .-76 12--17.-76 12--17 -76 12--17.-76 12--17-T6 12-• 1 7 .-76 12-•17--76 12-• 1 7 -76 12-•17.-76 12-•17--76 12-•20--76 12-•20 -76 12-• 2 2 --76 12-•23--76 12-• 23--76 12-•27--76 1 2 - • 3 0 --76 1 2 - .30--76 12-•SO--76 1 2 - SO--76 1 2 - -SO--76 1 2 - SO--76 1 2 - -SO-• 7 6 1 2 - SO^• 7 6 1 2 - -30-•76 1 2 - 30-• 7 6 1 2 - 3 0 --76 1 2 - 3 0 -•76 1- 3--77 1- 3--77 1- 3- 7 7 1- 3--77 1- 3-•77 1- 3-.77 1- 3--77 1-- 3--77 1- 3--77 1- 3- 7 7 1- 3--77 1- 3--77 1- 3--77 1- 3--77 1- 3--77 1- 6- 7 7 1- 5- 7 7 1- 5- 7 7 1- 6- 7 7 1- 1 0 - 7 7

1-10-77

No. Favor of For 810—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 811—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 812—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Meter 813—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 814—E.F.D. Express, P o s t a g e 815—Larry Algott, Masonic Education 816—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 817—Shawnee Cty, Treas., 2nd Half Taxes 81S—Bossier Inc., Payroll 819—Wichita Eagle-Beacon, Ks. Mason Supplement 820—Topeka Cap.-Journal, Ks. Mason Supplement 821—Consolidated Mailing Co., Kansas Mason 822—Whiteley's Inc., Miscellaneous 823—Topeka Engraving Co., P r i n t i n g 824—Kansas Power & Light, Electric Lights 825—Pitney Bowes, Postage-Express 826—Ripleys Inc., Services . 827—Graphic Arts Inc., Printing 828—M, W. Sykes & Co., Miscellaneous 829—J. M. H a r t & Co., P r i n t i n g 830—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 831—Nationwide Papers, Inc., P r i n t i n g 832—Midwestern Paper Co., P r i n t i n g 833—A. B. Dick Co., Printing : 834—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 836—Jack B. Stairrett, Masonic Ed 836—Myron Green Cafeteria, Total Youth Comm 837—Ben B. Boyles, Or. Marshal. GLO Travel 838—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 839—William F. Mcintosh DDGM, GLO Travel Exp 840—Southwestern Bell Tele., Telephone 841—Robert W. Domme PM, Kansas Mason 842—Ralph D. Walker, Payroll 843—Ben W. Graybill, Payroll 844—William E. Montgomery, Payroll 846—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 846—David L. Recob, Payroll 847—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 848—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 849—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 850—Kaw Valley St. Bk., F W H and FICA Tax 851—Charles S. McGinness, R e t i r e m e n t 852—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 854—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Travel arid Phone 855—Victory Life Ins. Co., P a r k i n g 866—Bossier & Asso., Payroll 857—Void ; 858—Day-Timers Inc., Supplies 859—Modern Office Meth., Supplies 860—Hoffmeister Co., J a n i t o r Serv. . . 861—Macoy Publ. & Supp., Supplies and Apron-GM 862—Donaldson Jewelers, Services 863—A. B. Dick Co., Supplies 8 6 4 — k s . Blue Cross & Sh., EC & BS " 865—Data Science Corp.. Computerization 8 6 6 — k s . Power & Light, H e a t and lights 867—Midwestern Paper Co., Stationery-Supplies 868—City of Topeka, Water 869—G. G. Tauber Co., Supplies ., 870—Robert Domme, Ks. Mason .' 871—Ks. S t a t e University. Pam Cossaart 872—Graphic Arts Inc., P r i n t i n g 873—Leonard L. Rising GLO T r a v e l , . , 874—Robert Domme Kansas Mason * 875—Robert W. Domme, P o s t a g e Meter

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Amount 205.20 214.37 300.00 39.76 2.26 100.00 24.75 2,688,93 CO.00 3,487.31 2,006.00 410.37 143.34 45.90 81.49 38.82 5.18 20.03 287.62 139.78 47.41 62.61 66.34 1.35 63.32 65.76 20.43 48.26 59.86 178.92 169.34 26.25 188.30 47.07 47.07 525.01 337.35 232.90 205.20 214.37 963.87 176.00 175.00 27.49 45.00 196.00 —0 — 8.42 47.41 237.50 860.18 14.49 201.99 1,274.46 54.96 661.13 128.60 6.00 117.43 37.35 800.00 69.34 90.68 7.95 350.00

100

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March

W A R R A N T ACCOUNTS—eontinuerf Date 1-11-77 1-13-77 1-13-77 1-14-77 1-14-77 1-14-77 1-14-77 1-14-77 1-18-77 1-18-77 1-18-77 1-18-77 1-18-77 1-18-77 1-18-77 1-18-77 1-20-77 1-21-77 1-24-77 1-25-77 1-26-77 1-27-77 1-27-77 1-27-77 1-27-7,7 1-27-77 1-28-77 1-28-77 1-28-77 1-28-77 1-28-77 1-28-77 1-28-77 1-28-77 1-28-77 1-28-77 1-28-77 1-28-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 1-31-77 2- 1-77 2- 1-77 2- 2-77 2- 2-77 2- 2-77 2- 3-77 2- 4-77 2- 4-77 2- 4-77

No. F a v o r of For 876—Ronald E. White, Dist. N o . 3 School 877—Conference GD Sec'y NA, Expenses 878—Conf. Grand M a s t e r s , Expenses 879—Albert O. Arnold. J r . , Payroll 880—David L. Recob, Payroll 881—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 882—Lillian H . W i a n t , Payroll 8 8 3 — E l t o n W. W e r n e r , Payroll 884—Modern Office Meth., Supplies 886—Falley's Inc., Supplies 886—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 8 8 7 — J . M. H a r t P r i n t i n g , P r i n t i n g 888—Bosslers Inc., Payroll 889—Macoy Publishing Co., Supplies 890—Ripleys Inc., Services 891—Brown T r a s h Service, Services 8 9 2 — R o b e r t Domme, K a n s a s Mason 8 9 3 — K a w Valley St. Bk., Savings .' 8 9 4 — P o s t m a s t e r Shaw. Mis.. Ks. Mason 8 9 5 — K a w Valley St. Bk.. Savings 8 9 6 — K a w Valley St. Bk.. Savings 8 9 7 — K s . Empl. Sec. F u n d . 4th Qtr. '76 8 9 8 — K s . Dept. Rev., W i t h h o . 4th Qtr. '76 8 9 9 — I n t e r n a l Rev. Serv., 1976 Taxes 900—Southwest Bell Tel., Tel. Exp 901—Southwestern Bell Co., Telephone 902—Albert O. Arnold Jr., Payroll 903—Albert O. Arnold, J r . , Refund Tax W H 904—David L. Recob, Payroll 905—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 906—Lillian H . Wiant, Payroll 907—Elton W. W e r n e r . Payroll 9 0 8 — K a w Valley St. Bk.. Tax 4th Qtr. 1976 909—Charles S. McGinness. R e t i r e m e n t 910—Kenneth N . Pomeroy. R e t i r e m e n t 9 1 1 — K a w Valley St. Bk., Savings 912—William F . Mcintosh, GLO Travel Exp. 913—Ben W. Graybill, K a n s a s Mason 914—Bosslers Inc., P a y r o l l 916—Nationwide P a p e r s , Supplies 9 1 6 — J o h n L. H e c k e r t , GLO Travel 917—Swank P r i n t i n g , P r i n t i n g 918—A. B . Dick Co., Supplies 919—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 9 2 0 — T h e Daily Republican, Kansas Mason 9 2 1 — L a t t a - W h i t l o w Inc.. Repair Toilet 922—City of Topeka. Ks., W a t e r 923—Consolidated Mailing, Kansas Mason 924—Dennis L. Morris, No. 67, W a r d e n ' s School 925—A. F r a n k l i n Baldwin. L e c t u r e r F e e 926—Robert M. Schroeder, L e c t u r e r F e e 9 2 7 — F r a n k T. Moore, L e c t u r e r Fee 928—Ronald E . W h i t e . L e c t u r e r F e e 929—Chuck Hoffmeister Co., J a n i t o r Work 9 3 0 — K a w Valley St. Bk., To Savings 931—Victory Life I n s . Co.. P a r k i n g 9 3 2 — F a r m i s Accounting, Accounting Fees . 933—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 934—Guardian J o b ' s D a u g h t e r s No. 58. Supplies 9 3 5 — K a w Valley St. Bk.. Savings 9 3 6 — K a w Valley St. Bk.. Savings 937—Robert Domme, P o s t a g e 938—^Robert Domme, P o s t a g e Due 939—Greyhound Lines, E x p r e s s B u s

Amount 32.60 39.00 330.00 525.01 307.35 232.90 205.20 214.37 49.95 22.09 32.05 388.25 146.25 170.36 6.18 20.00 11.91 67,482.75 875.00 60^029.00 53TboO.OO 35.63 248.04 163.81 108.53 34.83 525.01 48.09 337.35 232.90 205.20 214.37 845.76 175.00 175.00 56,000.00 139.35 341.00 200.63 79.01 146.16 6.00 9.87 244.72 2,446.06 36.02 4.76 410.09 33.15 69.97 94.25 70,50 104.06 131.97 25.000.00 46.00 469.50 43.88 12.00 8.000.00 3,600,00 360.00 12.38 4.70

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W A R R A N T ACCOUNTS—concluded Date 2 - 7-77 2 . • 7 .- 7 7 2 - 7- 7 7 2 .- 9 - 7 7 2- • 9 - 7 7 2 .- 9 - 7 7 2- - 9 - 7 7 2 - 9- 7 7 2 - 9- 7 7 2 - 9-77 2 .- 9 - 7 7 2- - 9 - 7 7 2 - 9- 7 7 2 .- 9 - 7 7 2- - 1 0 - 7 7 2 .• 1 1 - 7 7 2- - 1 4 - 7 7 2- - 1 4 - 7 7 2-. 1 4 . - 7 7 2- • 1 4 . - 7 7 2..14. • 77 2.. 1 4 . •77 2.. 1 4 . •77 2-•14. •77 2 - • 1 4 .• 7 7 2 - • 1 4 .• 7 7 2 . • 1 4 .• 7 7 2-• 1 4 . •77 2-•14- •77 2 - . 1 4 . •77 2- 14- •77 2 . • 1 4 .• 7 7 2 - 1 4 - •77 2 - 1 4 - •77 2 - 1 4 - •77 2 - 1 5 - •77 2 - 1 5 - •77 2 - 1 5 - •77 2 - 1 5 - •77 2 - 1 6 - •77

No. Favor of For 940—Kaw VaUey State Bk., Savings 941—Robert W . Domme, Kansas Mason 942—Wichita St. Univer., Essay Award 943—Chester L. Gilbert, G.S.W., GLO T r a v e l 944—Walter E. Farrell, DDGM Meeting 945—Durward C. Danielson, Lecturer F e e s 946—A. Franklin Baldwin, Lecturer Fees 947—Robert M. Schroeder, Lecturer Fees 948—Clarence W. Sills, Lecturer Fees 949—Earl M. Sitton, Lecturer Fees 950—Ronald E. White, Lecturer Fees 951—Frank T. Moore, Lecturer Fees 9 5 2 — F r a n k T. Moore, Lecturer Fees 953—^Ralph D. Walker, G.M., G.M. Telep. Exp 953—ISIS Shrine Temple, DDGM - AC School 955—Dept. Comm. Fac Cen. II, Annual Comm. E x p 956—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 957—David L. Recob, Payroll 958—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 959—Lillian H . Wiant, Payroll 960—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 961—Ks. Power and Light, Heat 962—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 963—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 964—A.B. Dick Co., Repair Equip 965—^Ripleys Inc., Services 966—Data Science Corp. Inc., Computer Expense 967—Crane and Co., Inc., Supples 968—Bossier Inc., Payroll .^ 969—Graphic A r t s , Printing 970—Addressograph-Multo., Supplies 9 7 1 — H a r t Printing, Supplies 972—I.B.M. Corp., Inc.. Supplies 973—Data Science Corp., Computer E x p e n s e 974—Data Science Corp., Kansas Mason 975—King Travel Serv., GM - GS Conference 976—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 977—Ralph D. Walker, GM - GS Conf. NA 978—William F . Mcintosh, GM - GS Conf. NA 979—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., GM - GS Conf. N A

Amount 7,000.00 13.25 200.00 23.13 25.00 171.00 97.09 38.75 227.S0 218.89 38.75 15.45 25.00 85.38 168.00 134.00 525.01 307.35 249.88 205.20 214.37 1,251.82 140.98 50.96 205.16 5.18 922.66 22.65 157.50 36.54 21.01 40.19 70.38 2,503.72 1,084.07 1,032.00 31.00 192.00' 384.00 192.00

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P R O F I C I E N C Y C E R T I F I C A T E S F O R 1976-77 * Indicates Lodges with membership under 500. Lodge No. 2 * Hill, Jask A.- "A"

Lodge No. 44 * 'M"

Lodge No. 3 Kongorski, Richard R.— B" Holman, Bradley J . — " B " Holman, Charles J — " B ' ^ Haxton, Raymond S.—"B" Stanley, Jimmie R . — " B " Lodge No. 6 * Johnson, Gary C . — " B " Smith, Marion R . — " M " Woodman, Cecil W.—"B," Lomax, Norman D . — " B " Malone, Reagan E . — " B " Minx, Brook F . — " B " Lodge No. 7 Moore, Robert K, Mayer, Robert A.-

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Lodge No. 8 ", " A " Odell, Evart L.— "B^ Lodge No. 9 * Marshall, John D. " M " Lodge No. 17 Gillispie, RichardBartlett, Jackie D.

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Lodge No. 18 Allen, William I, I I I 'B" Lodge No. 19 * • Warrender, Ronald D . — " B " Miller, Allen J . — " B " McCowell, Enos W . — " B " Parker, Keith E . — " B " Heather, Ronald J . — " B " Lodge No. 23 * Rollf, Wayne H . — 'B" Blossom, Homer O. 'B" Guthrie, Keith E.— 'B" Lodge No. 34 * Grady, Arthur J . — " B " Croy, Donald L . — " B " Schoeni, Terry R . — " B ' Tyler, Donald A . — " B " Traul, James H . — " B " Prescott, Alvah E.—"B' Lodge No. 42 » Allen, Charles R . — " B "

Welsh, Thomas J.-

."B^' Lodge No. 51 •, " M " Ferrell, Paul E.—"A' 'B", "A" ' M " Parker, John I., Jr.— A " Twichpl]; Dnyl H . — ' Bicking, Joe D . — " B " Neely, T o m G . — " B " Lodge No. 54 * Givens, J a m e s — " B " Kietzman, Donald H . — " B " Leigh, Edward E . — " B " Wisthoff, Gerald F . — " B " Lodge No. 56 * Crouch, K e i t h — " B " Linder, Wayne—"B" Lodge No. 68 * Harrison, Edgar A.—"B' Marler, Hubert L . — " A " Lodge No. 74 * Elwell, James E . — " A " Wood, Merlin G . — " B " Lodge No. 86 Marks, Donald G.—"A" Kating, Tommy L e e — " B " , Hladik, Everett D . — " M " Jones, Paul W . — " B " Winsel, Jimmy L . — " B " Nelson, Bill O . — " B " Schaeffer, C. G e n e — " A " Davis, Paul £ . — " A " Smith, LaFayette R . — " A " Lodge No. 90 Jeane, Arnold R . — " M " Lodge No. 94 * Price, Lonnie L . — " B " Lodge No. 96 Angell, Norbert A . — " M " Lough, Gerald A . — " U " Cadett, Lee E . — " A " Smothers, James R . — " A " Hetzel, Richard L . — " B "

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Lodge N O . 97 * McDowell, Irvin L . — " B " Walker, Darrell—"B" Wilson, George E . — " B " Miller, Marvin—"A" Fine, Harrison—"A", " M "

Stone, Harold W . — " B " Snyder, Telford E . — " B " Fent, Benjamin O.—"A", " M " Zimmerman Lloyd G.—"A", " M " Odle, Donald J . — " B " Storck, Donald G.—"B" Booker, Gary T . — " B " Harris, Gary G.—"B" Geisdorf, Kenneth L.—"A"

Lodge No. 99 Blocher, Alfred L . — " B " Jones, Travis A . — " B " Odle, Donald J . — " B " Darge, G. Allen—"M"

Lodge No. 184 * McCray, Noel F.-

Lodge No. 102 Furnas, Merle W . — " B " Moore, Hamilton A . — " B " Newton, DeWayne—"A"

Lodge No. 201 * Salander, Duane D . — " B " Kimble, Gerald R . — " B " , "A" Peyton, John M . — " B "

Lodge No. 105 * Carlson, Richard W . — " B "

Lodge No. 206 * Moore, Larry D . — " B " Louthan, Gilbert S.—"B"

Lodge No. 108 * Colegrove, Marvin W . — " B " Lodge No. 112 • Birmingham, H. J . — " B " Griffin, Billy W . — " B " Rese, Harold T.—"A", " M " , " U " Hart, Harry R . — " B " Hunt, Herbert L . — " B " Ballinger, Ernest R . — " B " Harrison, John F . — " B " Lodge No. 133 Irvin, Dennis W.—"A" McNinch, James S.—"A"

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Lodge No. 216 * Wells, R o y — " A " Lodge No. 232 * Bevitt, Richard M . — " B " Lodge No. 247 * Holmes, William N . — " M " Slouth, Alfred H.—"A", "M"' Lodge No. 262 * Thompson, Michael D . — ' B " Howell, Raymond—"B"

Lodge No. 140 * Atkins, George—"A"

Lodge No. 272 * Kresin, Richard—"B", "A" Mackey, William B.—"B", "A" Ellis, Delos M . — " B " , "A" Trent, C l a u d e — " B " , "A" Johnson, Earl O.—"B", " A "

Lodge No. 147 * McLain, Kenneth—"B"

Lodge No. 275 * Novinger, Kenneth N . — " B "

Lodge No. 158 * Crosswhite, John L . — " B "

Lodge No. 290 * Lyon, Lester C.—"A" Trimble, Louis L . — " B "

Lodge No. 135 * Gross, Joseph C.—"B"

Lodge No. 160 * Palmer, Roy E.—"B" Aday, David P.—"U" Lodge No. 168 Vance, Willard E.—"B", "A" Abbott, Donald P . — " B " Ogletree, Ronald G.—"B"

Lodge No. 303 Mount, Ron M . — " B " Law, Jay B.—"A", " M " Davies, John E . — " B " Lockwood, Paul A . — " B " Pfannenstiel, Cyril J . — " M " Nofziger, Harold L . — " M "

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King, Carl A . — " B " Harris, Gerald E . — " B " Lodge No. 307 * Hudson, Perry R . — " B " , " A " Spangler, Merle C. " B " , " A " Lodge No. 311 Bestpitch, William D . — " B " Aldrich, Harold B. I l l — " B " , " A " •W-*

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Engle, Roy M . — " B " Anderson, Travis C.—"A" Alcorn, Clell B . — " M " Lodge No. 366 * Morris, Theodore E . — " A " Howard, Raymond H . — " B " Lodge No. 369 Carr, Darrell—"A"

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Goldman, Joseph R . — " B " HighfiU, Jimmy D . — " B " McCoy, Eddie F . — " B " St. Amant, Philoman A . — " B " Brown, Royal B.—"A" Farmer, Charles W . — " A " McWhirter, Julian H. J r . — " A " Lodge No. 313 * Watson, Roger D . — " B " Miller, James E . — " B " Ferguson, Jack W . — " B " Lodge No. 319 * Liddeke, Danny L . — " B " , " A " Smith, Keith F . — " B " , " A " Fieser, A. J. J r . — " B " Lodge No. 322 Nixon, John W . — " A " Brown, James H . — " A " Rise, Raymond E . — " B " Shively, Robert L . — " B " Wendell, Charles L — " B " Roach, George F . — " B " Lodge No. 324 » McGinnis, L a w r e n — " B " , " A " Taylor, Marvin E . — " B " , " A " Lodge No. 333 » Showalter, George E. — " B " Roy, Thomas J . — " B " , " A " Geiger, Alfred L . — " A " Cox, Forrest G.—"A" Ratcliff, James L . — " A " Lodge No. 364 * Watkins, William R . — " B " , " A " , " M " Farthiig, Roger L . — " B " , " A " Oliphant, Joseph J . — " B " , " A " Webster, Lee M . — " B " , " A " Terrill, Charles R . — " B " McCarty, Gerald C — " B "

Lodge No. 395 * Kahle, Darrel E . — " B " Lodge No. 396 • Waltraan, Gerald L . — " B " Wallace, Emmett C — " B " Jones, Melvin—"B" Hudson, WiUard S.—"B" Richmond, Roland B . — " U " Lodge No. 397 « Schult, Charles A . — " B " Anchutz, Donald D . — " B " Lindeman, Larry E . — " B " Lodge No. 401 * Hall, Lee I . — " B " Lodge No. 404 » Kaufman, Joe L . — " B " Lodge No. 420 * Anderson, Lawrence G . — " B " Lodge No. 421 * Ferdinand, David L.- 'B" Lodge No. 433 Lashley, Daniel R . — " B " Miller, Roger A . — " B " Woods, Ernest N . — " B " Ryan, Walter L . — " B " , " A " Frost, William E . — " B " Shields, Howard A . — " B " Acuna, David A.—"A" Hawkins, James H . — " A " Machutta, Arthur A . — " A " Lodge No. 436 Childers, Gerald I . — " B " Calderwood, Alvin C — " B " Higgins, Jerry M . — " B " Downen, Donald E . — " M " Lodge No. 437 • Weiss, George W . — " A "

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F I F T Y YEAR M E M B E R S â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1976 Lodge No. 1 Newton, Joseph A. Ward, Fenn Pettis, Ralph A. Lodge No. 2 Breckenridge, Kenyon L. Harbison, Howard A. Henthorn, James W. Hobbs, Orville R. Leavel, Ormand W. Lodge No. 3 Garrett, Levi F. Lambie, Matthew Schrivner, Errett P. Strobel, Carl Fleenor, Paul J. Grimes, Frank B. Johnson, Paul Nardyz, Leo M. Richardson, Walter E. Riley, Robert M. Lodge No. 5 Bruce, Charles R. Eby, W. Glenn Lodge No. 6 Bolton, Wiley O. Borth, Daniel Jr. Brown, Zara L. Cox, Frank V. Enders, Wray Hults, Joseph A. McDonald, Andrew J. Reddington, Edwin R. Richard, Glenn U. Springer, Pete Tuller, Henry H. Lodge No. 7 Brown, Wesley J. Phillips, James H. Lodge No. 8 Bradshaw, Vaun H. Bryce, Harry R. Decker, Frank E. Lodge No. 9 Baty, Francis D. Beougher, Wilmer G. Craig, Harry T.

Holmquist, Ivan D. Petefish, Russell H. Sluss, Alonzo C. Lodge No. 10 Banks, Andrew T. Gee, John K. Walker, Earle G. Welch, Lloyd Russell, Glenn E. Steele, Henry M. Lodge No. 12 Barraclough, Clyde J. Bell, Robert E. Clerico, Ernest L. Cotton, Ralph V. Davis, Ervin L. Griffith, Fred R. Groh, Jonas L. Hughes, John M. Hutton, George E. Kennedy, Merrill F. Loyd, Ralph C. Service, Robert L. Trimble, David P. Walrafen, Loren W. Warner, Edward C. Findley, Ivan L. Jones, Tom D. Lodge No. 15 Gordon, Guy C. McMuUen, Joseph E. Painter, Roy B. Quigley, Clarence H. Lodge No. 16 Hawkins, Floyd Longenecker, Harold S. Swim, Harry A. Perkins, Harry E. Taylor, Ira E. Lodge No. 17 Ascough, Louis M. Bahner, Frank H. Binger, Herbert A. Case, Charles V. Casebier, Louis R. Finney, Ronald D. Gambill, Edwin M,

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Gerberick, Royal F. Jones, Comer D. Lagerstrom, Charles E., Jr. Lauver, John L. McClelland, Lewis W. McKimmey, Frank M. Tibbitts, Ted Williams, Charles M. Haynes, James A. Humphreys, Lester N. McClenny, George C. Swogger, Leo G. Wadleigh, Hiram D.

Lodge No. 35 Bedunnah, Don Fisher, Charlie D. Harkins, Gerald R. Jones, Chester G. Miller, Lloyd S. Scott, Carwin S. Warren, Ivan W. Wonder, Clyde L. Giddens, Howard R. Lodge No. 36 Smith, John H.

Lodge No. 18 Duffield, Robert S. Monroe, Milford R. Schribner, Charles A. Ward, Clarence F .

Lodge No. 37 Dicke, William M. Roberts, Lloyd S. Weaver, James C. Wilson, Roy E.

Lodge No. 19 Reitz, Aaron W.

Lodge No. 38 Page, James H.

Lodge No. 20 Hickman, Hyrtle H . Klusmire, Scott H. Patrick, Elmer J.

Lodge No. 39 Bobbitt, Arthur M. Jermane, Charles A.

Lodge No. 22 Smith, Aaron W. Lodge No. 23 Griffith, George L. Steele, Hale Lodge No. 24 Barker, William H. Durrant, Earl T. Fausett, Coy O. Reb, James H. Lodge No. 25 Howes, Garth Totten, Uhl H . Lodge No. 26 Boone, William C. Lodge No. 27 Davis, Lee J.

Lodge No. 40 Pontious, Forrest K. Lodge No. 42 Hunter, Alex Riley, Minnis R. RoUey, Harold E. Shrader, Harold D. Vine, Keith E. Lodge No. 43 Albertson, William E. Beauchamp, Elmer L. Warnock, Floyd E. Wooddell, Joseph S. Lodge No. 44 Smith, John D. Whitehead, Loren E. Lodge No. 48 Fletcher, Cecil C.

Lodge No. 29 Jones, Horace B. Parkhurst, John L.

Lodge No. 49 Williams, James E.

Lodge No. 32 Johnson, Homer G. Crawford, Raymond M.

Lodge No. 50 Cochran, Adelbert McCoid, Harley C

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Lodge No. 51 Armel, Jesse D. Bruce, Thomas H. Bruhns, Edwin L. Brunner, Harrv Chandler, Clarence A. Culbreath, Charles H. England, Lester J. Fauchier, Everett E. Fisher, Frank R. Fleischer, Frederic W.Flinn, Theodore A. Freienmuth, Emil Fuller, Lester A. Grooms, Andrew J. Hart, Walter D. Hewitt, Clyde E. Hug, Clarence H. Leiseinring, Dean F. McGinnis, Melvin R. Sheets, Edwin A. Stevens, Hal T. Taylor, Carlos W. Thompson, Forrest L. Tufts, John Vickland, Edward Woolman, Harold M. Atchison, Tillman R, Carris, Roy O. Lyman, William O. Lodge No. 52 Carlson, Carl L. Swank, George L. Lodge No. 54 Hartley, Virgil C. Kovar, George Nelson, Neil O. Lodge No. 55 Blevins, John E. Hagenbuch, Forrest H. Robinson, Kenneth A. Steanson, Norman G. Zimmerman, Albert E. Lodge No. 56 Aust, Joseph Martin, William H. Padgett, John E. Lodge No. 57 Francis, Thomas L. Crego, Daniel H., Sr.

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Lodge N O . 58 Hunt, Leslie L. Lodge N O . 60 Benz, Oscar H. Buell, Bradford B. Davis, Solon W. Kimball, Edward II. Morgenstern, Herbert Recht, Lourin V. S. Weinberg, Virgil E. Moeller, Walter H. Lodge N O . 62 Garrett, Frank E. Lodge No. 63 Gore, Clarence O'Connell, Wayne A. Payne, Clarence E. Schock, Walter M. Trabue, Tunnell B. Lodge No. 64 Newton, Paul E. Lodge No. 65 . Lehman, Karl E. Lodge No. 66 â&#x20AC;¢ Batdorf, William N. Dickason, Orrie W. Scharff, Charles W. Lodge No. 67 Shafer, Leroy M. Smith, William D. Lodge No. 68 Ohlhausen, Leonard Stonebraker, Ernest M. Widdice, John W. Lodge No. 69 Johnson, Harold M. Lodge No. 71 Baldwin, Otis N. Love, William E. McCullough, Henry F. Peters, Fred A. Rodgers, James R. Youse, Loyd P. Lodge No. 72 Bushong, Henry M.

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108 Lodge No. 73 McNeely, Patsy Lodge No. 74 Cash, Clovis G. Ralston, Harold F. Lodge No. 75 Childers, Theodore L. Davis, George S. Stewart, William L. Sullivan, James Lodge No. 76 Caldwell, Oakley P. Leatherman, Thomas F. Lodge No. 77 Bertoglio, Antone G. Bloom, Glenn L. Fairley, John B. Fullerton, Chester B. Kenney, Theodore A. Martin, Rubert G. Stout, Forest D . Lodge No. 78 Shorb, Harold H. Lodge No. 80 Croy, Leonard E. Drummond, Keith Hinden, Earl L. Pond, Americus G. Ward, Earl D. Wilcox, Fred J. Lodge No. 83 Durr, B. Elvin Lodge No. 84 Everett, Winfred M. Lodge No. 85 Schuchart, Leroy T . Wanamaker, Lloyd H. Lodge No. 86 Burns, Joseph R. Chaney, Melvin B. Fulgroat, Walter E. Garrett, George W. Glidden, Herbert R. Harper, Harold G. Huckins, Harold H . Johnson, William F.

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

Jones, George W. Kirk, Earl D. Motley, Ellsworth Nesbitt, George F. Smith, Perry C. Tolley, Thelbert E. Boyd, James C. Davis, Paul S. Haines, George R. Lodge No. 87 Fair, Forrest R. Lodge No. 90 Allen, Arthur F. Ayers, James L. Beshears, Delmar W. Henry, Ralph S. Hilner, Raymond C. Lisher, Claude G. Jordon, Gifford A. Stitt, Joseph L. Lodge No. 93 Gillard, Frank T. Gillard, Thomas Gunn, Harold S. Heiser, John R. Lodge No. 94 Blackstone, Harry A. Hammersley, Irwin R. Howell, Russell R. Hughes, David W. Brown, James C. Lodge No. 95 Bargeman, Carroll V. Griffin, Ozie G. Jordan, Cecil L. Walton, Floyd N., Sr. Lodge No. 96 Bigham, Frank A. Daniels, Henry H. Gardner, William A. Mueller, Frederick Stegmaier, Clarence C. Woestemeyer, Frederick S. Swartz, Clyde N . Lodge No. 97 Bowers, Herschel G. T r a p p , Theodore H . Lawson, Fred O. Perkins, Jesse A.

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1976-77 Lodge N O . 98 Hodges, Everette D. Seaton, Robert L. Lodge No. 99 Angulo, Jose G. Bailey, Harold E. Beardsley, Ozro O. Bledsoe, Frank E. Calhoun, Earl W. Cole, Paul D . Davis, Harold C. Fell, Clarence W. Fleeger, Paul W. Gunning, Waller G. Holleicke, William F. Huston, Robert S. Jenkins, Herbert J. Kipfer, Albert D. Miller, Ralph N. Miller, Raymond D. Neal, Lester E. Overley, Earl F. Pennick, John F. Quiring, Herman D. Shannon, Leland C. Sharp, Cleo S. Smith, Alva E. Williams, Irven J. Lodge No. 101 Bowers, Vardie E. Eklund, Carl P. Gilliland, Howard K. Lodge No. 102 Burns, William E. Eudaly, W. Earl Kelso, Floyd A. Lair, Charles R. McCoy, James L., Jr. Neal, Ray A. Lodge No. 103 Barnett, Irvin M. Cooper, Ross E. Finney, Delbert A. Johnson, Ernest W. Lane, Roy U . Tripp, John O. Wilson, Melvin L. Wood, Luther L. Lodge No. 104 Kemp, Earl W. Stapaules, Steven

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Lodge No. 105 Neil, Paul E. Lodge No. 106 Lipman, Marion W. McCoy, Wilton C. Rich, Hubert E. Lodge No. 107 Crane, Fred A. Darby, Henry S. Duncan, Glenn Landrith, Ralph O. Shive, Henry W. Wagner, Edwin B. Lodge No. 108 Palmer, Phillip A. Lodge No. 109 Cowan, Ray A. Ernst, Howard L. Pickett, Gloyd K. Lodge No. 110 Cairns, Arthur B. Ridings, Joseph B. Lodge No. I l l Cerny, Joseph Lodge No. 112 Gavin, Joseph G. Lodge No. 116 Ellson, Ralph E. Williams, Summer R. Lodge No. 117 Clark, Carl F. Grubb, William B. Hanes, John F. Moore, Herbert E. Vincent, Ray M. Lodge No. 119 McCants, Roger J. McCants, William A. Mertz, George W. Lodge No. 120 Beeton, Ray V. Bradshaw, Ralph O. Burgtorf, Charles A. Shriver, Newell L. Lodge No. 121 Jones, Jesse H .

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110 Lodge No. 122 Haynes, O r e n S. Lodge No. 123 Conzelman, Emmett E. Lodge No. 126 Olson, John V. Lodge No. 129 Mclntire, Eugene A. R.iley, William O. Segrist, Glenn H. Lodge No. 130 , Harris, John O. Lodge No. 131 Smith, Glenn B. Lodge No. 132 Milton, Marshall M. Lodge No. 133 Ames, Freeman R. Bricker, John W. Burt, Ralph Calkins, Clarence E. Cleveland, Glenn E. Cooper, William O. Ray, Roy V. Dean, Albert R. Graham, E. W. Lusk, C. R. Manney, Charles H. Minturn, George E. Mitchell, William S. Mohler, Lynn B. Quinn, Norman M. Scott, William P. K. Templar, Henry G. Wright, Darwin L. Fulton, Thomas J. Lodge No. 134 Burtis, Orville B. Burton, Chester W. Leveque, Clayton F. Saunders, John C. Sheppeard, Harold L. Woodburn, Louis E. Lodge No. 135 Paup, Archie D. Piercy, Fred H .

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Lodge No. 136 Boulanger, Everett D. Dennis, Wyley J. Fesler, Charles E. Frederick, Wayne Hunt, William L. O'Kelley, Poley E. Wall, Charles I. Lodge No. 137 Jones, Charlie L, McCoy, Welda E. Lodge No. 139 Boiler, Walter C. Lodge No. 140 Cowan, Fred O. Davis, William S. L. Payne, Cecil R. Stamper, James E. Lodge No. 141 Angue, Frank M. Douglas, Richard E. Sharpies, Frank Wickstrum, Earl D. Lodge No. 142 Brunn, Donald E. H a n n a , George D. Ice, Clarence F. Lodge No. 143 Darg, John W. Lodge No. 144 Goedecke, Elmer H. Lodge No. 145 Brooke, James E. Pargett, Glenn H. Vetter, Charles F. Lodge No. 147 Haas, William J. Schoneman, August W. Smith, Earl C. Lodge No. 148 Hillman, LaVeme Poague, Monte C. Lodge No. 149 Macy, Homer L. Moynihan, Lloyd J.

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Lodge NO. 150 Baumgartner, Everett E. Brown, Charles S. Crawford, Milton N . Dobbs, Kenneth S. Fisher, Ralph D. Gadeke, Julius F. Gardner, Edward L. Geddes, Ray L. Hyatt, Albert M. Ivie, James E. Vaught, Ray D.

Baker, Ernest T. Hughes, George S. Johnson, Harvey M. Popkess, William R. Deaver, Leon F. Lodge No. 161 Higley, Ray M. McCain, Louis H. Obert, Francis D. Pvatcliff, Dewey J. Schneider, Richard W. Simpson, Guy R.

Lodge NO. 151 Eckel, John E.

Lodge No. 165 Conover, William T. Conwell, Martin F. Gregory, Walter V. Monteith, Merle C. Peters, Lucian M. Reece, Leland H.

Lodge No. 152 Cummins, Carl C. Griffith, Richard P. Long, Harry C. Sells, Frank M. Smith, Louis H. Lodge No. 153 Nicholson, Alfred J. White, Wilfred H. Lodge No. 154 Damker, Thorwald S. Lodge No. 155 Oliver, Glenn W. Lodge No. 156 Clark, William R. Henderson, Joseph H. Mead, Vernon W. Rowe, Fred Lodge No. 158 Bigelow, Clarence Brockett, Louis D. Metz, Arthur D. Lodge No. 159 Caldwell, Raleigh M. Dowell, Benjamin E. Freeland, Lester E. Hedrick, Arley O. Moore, Earl M. Lodge.No. 161 Schmitz, Homer O. Lodge No. 162 Ayers, Forrest S.

Lodge No. 166 Coover, Theodore W. Lodge No. 168 Davis, William H. Lodge No. 169 Baldwin, Merle R. Bergen, Walter F. Newman, Chester N. Reddington, George M. Lodge No. 171 Beauchamp, Preston E. Bentley, Herbert M. Deming, Merl A. Gordon, David A. Gordon, John M. Shumway, Robert G. Lodge No. 173 Skinner, Albert C. Lodge No. 174 Ball, Homer F. Cameron, Albert B. Diehl, Claude W. Herman, Ezra G. Holmes, Irvin T. James, Jimmy M. Lumpkin, Roy W. Pilcher, Louis E. Robertson, James A. Schoeni, Virgil L. Smith, Jesse A. Thomas, William J.

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112 Lodge No. 176 Turner, James L. Lodge No. 177 Atherton, Wendell P. Frazier, Gaylord G. Miller, Kendrick G. Lodge No. 178 Davis, Dallas W. McCormick. Tames S. Lodge No. 179 Little, William F . Lodge No. 184 EUer, SoUie L. Lodge No. 187 Cunningham, Fay C. Deruy, Marceau E. Roscoe, Harry L. Wells, J. R a l p h Lodge No. 188 Eddy, Avery G. Lodge No. 189 H i n d m a n , Duffy A. Richmond, Emmett K. Lodge No. 190 Harrod, Herbert D . K n a b b , Charles H . Salmon, Wilfred W. Lodge No. 191 Pettyjohn, William B. Lodge No. 192 Hall, Robert H . Lodge No. 193 Griffiths, Vernon E. Lodge No. 194 Moeller, A r t h u r M . Lodge No. 195 Clark, Albert V. Loveless, William F. Ringe, Elmer H . Lodge No. 196 Henderson, Orville R. Miller, Melvin B. Schindler, D a n F. Pees, Freddie A.

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Lodge No. 197 Phares, Earl E. Tector, Leland C. Lodge No. 199 Thompson, James C. Lodge No. 200 Coglizer, Paul C. Dombaugh, Vivian V. Jones. Alhp.rt F,, Stark,' Charles W. Lodge No. 201 Shoup, Lester L. Lodge No. Kalorik, Oathout, Oathout,

203 George Jettie L. Tony

Lodge No. 204 Ortel, Harry W. Lodge No. 205 Day, Robert C. Day, Edwin B. Lodge No. 206 Ghere," Maurice Nelson, Clarence O. Simpson, Paul M. Brown, Carl C. Lodge No. 207 Breckinridge, Cecil H . Elliott, Wayne H . Lodge No. 208 Kincaid, Bennett W. Lodge No. 211 Warner, Byron L. Lodge No. 212 Howard, Vernon R. Koch, Curtis A. Lodge No. 216 Graham, Leo S. Turner, Raymond Lodge No. 217 Vogel, Louis H . Fortney, Forrest R.

1976-77 Lodge No. 219 McDermed, Earl Wilson, Charles T.

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Lodge No. 232 D u n h a m , Redman

Lodge No. 221 Berger, Walter H . Mattias, William J. Stofer, Jake P. Westin, Carl A.

Lodge No. 233 Brooks, Roy E. Cbover, Eldon V. Elliott, Theodore R. Erwin, D . Fred Manser, Julian G.

Lodge No. 222 Algers, Oak J. Crane, Clifford E. Hester, Harold G. Neal, William W.

Lodge No. 236 Berg, John F . Kresie, Frank H . Laird, Thomas B. Rees, Ralph E.

Lodge No. 223 Jackson, Arwin W. Lockard, Frank E. McDonald, Lewis C.

Lodge No. 237 Cook, Lewis T . Leffler, Paul B. Wiles, H u g h C.

Lodge No. 224 Drum, Cecil O .

Lodge No. 238 Smith, Joseph S.

Lodge No. 225 Akers, Jacob V. Babst, Thomas M. Baker, Zera Z. Boutwell, Delbert V. Boyer, Carl H . Chubb, Rollin R. Claybaugh, Kelley W. Cooper, Paul T. Eversole, Louis H. Gascoigne, Kenneth F. Glenn, Ralph F. Levett, Sam McKinney, George J. Metzdorf, Edwin K. Pierce, Robert S. Rhodes, William L. Robson, William B. Seeman, Herbert R. Steinmeyer, Vivtor P. Zurbuchen, Samuel . Lodge No. 226 Woodside, Virgil V. Lodge No. 229 Gregory, William E. Huning, Theodore R. Lodge No. 230 Englehardt, John L. Wallace, Marvin W.

Lodge No. 242 Foster, Joe Palmer, Walter B. Lodge No. 243 Lewis, Homer E. McDowell, R. Herschel Lodge No. 244 Williamson, Martin D . Lodge No. 246 Howard, Ray M. Schrader, Milward C. Ware, Eugene F. Lodge No. 247 Haxton, F. Earl Rubow, Kent Lodge No. 248 Holliday, Herbert E., Sr. Lodge No. 251 Hess, George R. Lodge No. 252 Gere, Asa F. Meyer, Roy H . Richardson, Clayton M. Lowe, Louis A.

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114 Lodge No. 254 Cole, Clelland Haas, Fred E. Harding, Vernon A. Holtfrerich, George F. McCandless, Homer H. Norris, Roy A. Lodge No. 256 Carey, Orville R. SlloeliiaKci', iN-ay" t-f.

Lodge No. 257 Fritzler, Glenn H . Lee, Cloyde A. Stone, Howard O. Lodge No. 258 Dewey, Clyde Gawthrop, Loyd A. Halderman, Robert H. Miller, Paul C. Roembach, T. Leon Lodge No. 259 Heleker, Harry P. Totten, Francis D. Lodge No. 260 Pickens, Carl C. Lodge No. 261 Crockett, Herman E. Vessadini, Peter Lodge No. 262 Grigsby, Lester Meador, George A. Lodge No. 263 Amerine, Richard F. Hardesty, Arthur J. D.

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Lodge No. 271 Hays, Fred L. Lightfoot, Emmett M. Manley, Carl M. Stanley, Arthur J., Jr. Lodge No. 272 Ball, Charles F. Butcher, Harry W. Edwards, C. Leroy Fiynn, Thomas A. Gee, Roy W. Klempnauer, G. Robert Richardson, John B. Storz, George Wagner, Oscar S, Lodge No. 273 Nelson, Augie E. Whittaker, Allen Lodge No. 274 Mobley, Hugh Lodge No. 275 Brown, Leonard C. Wilson, David J. Lodge No. 277 Bodin, Frank A. Crosby, Ray Mitchell, John T. W u r t h , Arthur E. Lodge No. 278 Overstreet, Dwight E. Lodge No. 280 Hassler, Chalmers E. Dillingham, Harold E.

Lodge No. 264 McCollum, Frank P.

Lodge No. 282 Sorem, Bert H. Wilson, Frederick R.

Lodge No. 265 Graham, Maurice D. Scantlin, William W.

Lodge No. 283 â&#x20AC;¢ Waight, Arthur B. McFarland, William R.

Lodge No. 266 EUerman, Miles F. Thornburgh, Hall H.

Lodge No. 287 Bealhy, Jay K.

Lodge No. 267 Campbell, Glenn M. McGuire, Harry C. Vanderhoof, Alvin R.

Lodge No. 288 Smith, Clarence E. Lodge No. 289 Hutton, Donald G.

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1976-77 Lodge NO. 290 Hinkhousej Darrell R. Morton, Roy G. Mosher, Roy A. Roberts, Clifford Lodge No. 291 Bronson, Joe A. Lodge No. 292 Grittman, Ernest E. Kirkpatrick, Roy D. Lodge No. 293 Horton, Leo E. Lawson, Lee J. Reed, Alfred C. Lodge No. 295 Brass, William H. Mark, R. Dale Lodge No. 297 McGiU, Roy E. Meserve, Theodore W. Stebbins, John R. Zerfas, Ernest Lodge No. 300 Hatcher, William H. Nay lor, James C. Newcomer, Charles A. Roach, Wendell A. Lodge No. 301 Short, Warham R. Lodge No. 302 Grecian, Hazen C. Lodge No. 303 Andrews, John Armstrong, George S. Aukland, Leslie C. Bond, George C. Brasfield, Fred L. Bump, Lloyd R. Burdge, Walter R. Cantrell, Peter T. Champion, Vere L. Eash, Perry J. Gault, William E. Glaze, T r u m a n D. Graham, Leslie E. Hammond, RayHarris, Wilfred A. '

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Harrison, Russell B. Hays, Don J. Hiebert, Theodore A. Hill, Otto T. Hockctt, Don H. King, Joe J. Kropp, William J. Manning, Kenneth V. Mooney, Walter H. Moses, Otto Person, Howard J. Reed, Elmer Riddle, Thomas F. Riggs, Jess C. Sanders, Clarence D. Schmitt, Harold E. Sieverling, Larry F. Simpson, Orlo L. Snyder, Earl H. Stanaland, Clarence H. Stovall, Blucher P. Truffelli, David Tharp, Elden A. Wallace, William T. West, Walter E. Wilkerson, William T. Williams, George E. Williams, Moses E. Carter, George H., Jr. Cuthbertson, Robert D. Diller, Howard E. Freegard, John A. Hunt, Sylvester B. Laham, Sam E. Leggett, Archibald H. Moore, Floyd A. Morton, Paul M. Muzzy, John H. Taylor, Raymond E. Lodge No. 306 Dragt, Owen Knowles, Wesley E. Wallace, Samuel F. Connelly, James L. Lodge No. 307 Peterson, Glenn G. Smith, Cecil E. Baker, James L. Lodge No. 310 Lanquist, Pike Cumings, Melvin R.

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116 Lodge No. 309 Kline, Leo L. Rankin, Joseph E. Shoemaker, O t h o W. Lodge No. 312 Ward, Thomas C. Lodge No. 314 Bentz, William T . Binford, Herald A. Criss, i-iioyci iL. Huber, Edward Mahon, Lawrence W. Lodge No. 317 Lang, Clifford Lodge No. 318 Bergman, Vincen W. W a r d , Morton H . Lodge No. 321 Ester, Wynne W. Lodge No. 322 Carroll, Albert V . Eike, Charles J. Gallup, Roy C. Griffin, Bernard P. Leger, Wallace E. Kemper, Hayden J. Nelson, Alva D. Phelps, Roger M. Pitkin, Charles W. Smith, Charles R. Gulp, Glen L. Lodge No. 323 Anderson, Lynn T. Lodge No. 326 Bruce, Harold E. Davis, Frank M. Leeper, Harry E. White, Jesse A. Lodge No. 327 Cleland, Willard J. Colborn, Lester P. Lodge No. 238 Bishop, Herbert H. Lodge No. 330 Butler, Wesley G.

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

Greenway, William J. Jefferis, William B. Kleweno, Harvey Lodge No. 331 Best, H u g h J . Chase, Everett . Eveleigh, George E. Lodge No. 333 Ritchert, Harry F. Lodge No. 334 McMillen, William E. Lodge No. 335 Gray, William A. Lawton, Henry B. Lowder, Lee L. Lodge N o . 336 Snider, Fred Lodge No. 339 BurkdoU, John W. LoFollette, Kyle O . Lodge No. 341 Howell, John T. Prentice, Earl H. Lodge No. 344 Ayars, John H. Bohenblust, George E. Caldwell, Ray M. Chaffee, Elvin O. Kleiner, Vernon A. Lodge No. 345 Marvel, George W. Lodge No. 348 Schropp, Frank Lodge No. 349 C e m y , Louis F. Lodge No. 355 Brown, Forrest L. Lodge No. 356 Coffman, Clarence W. Coughlin, Donald E. Richter, Maurice R.

March

1976-77 Lodge No. 357 Droll, Alfred S. Hoch, Harvey Johnson, George H. Nelson, William A. Swenson, Ollie H. Lodge No. 358 Harlan, Parcal J. Munger, Virgil L. Lodge No. 359 Peterson, Waldemar Lodge No. 362 Baxa, Elmer R. Lindahl, Clair G. Schneberger, Edward Nelson, Edwin S. Lodge No. 364 Rickard, Perry T. Sward, John I. Webster, George M. York, Pleasant R. Lodge No. 366 Maline, L. Earl

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Lodge No. 379 Pringle, W. James Lodge No. 382 Campbell, Milford L. Lodge No. 383 Shay, Roscoe M. Lodge No. 384 Bond, Lloyd Edmonston, Atlee M. Wollam, Waldo D. Harden, Clarence J. Sherman, Arthur M. Lodge No. 385 Montfoort, John E. Lodge No. 388 Colburn, Hiram H. Hinkley, William W. Whiteside, Walter J. Lodge No. 390 Brown, Leland R. Pohlman, Adam F.

Lodge No. 367 Kaufman, Otis E.

Lodge No. 391 Metcalf, L. Lee Stewart, Van R.

Lodge No. 368 Frye, Raymond G.

Lodge No. 393 Oldv/eiler, Harry A.

Lodge No. 369 Burkin, George E. Leininger, Henry J. Spake, Ralph E.

Lodge No. 394 Bass, Robert P. Harper, William H.

Lodge No. 371 Debusk, Lyle D. Devore, Ed L. Hager, August E. Lodge No. 372 Brown, John W. Lodge No. 374 Nordeen, Loren C.

Lodge No. 395 Cooke, Oscar O. Hucnergardt, Horace G. Lodge No. 396 Babb, Raymond R. Randle, George W. Lodge No. 397 Garrigues, Dwight L. Jacobs, Charley

Lodge No. 376 Green, Russell W. Voshell, Clyde M.

Lodge No. 398 Didlake, Raymond E.

Lodge No. 378 Dinger, Alex

Lodge No. 399 Selby, William O.

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Lodge No. 404 Walz, Thomas J.

Lodge No. 429 Peterson, Curtis R.

Lodge No. 406 Cott, H u b b a r d Y. Hitchings, Harold Mutton, M. Earl

Lodge No. 430 Furst, Clarence H. Gleason, William M. Lapham, Augustus P. Meyer, Henry A.

Lodge No. 408 Allan, James C. Bell, George M. Faiietti, ivIaLuicvv J, Webb, Clarence

Lodge No. 431 Hawkins, Howard E. ^.â&#x20AC;¢isrshall Leslie A.

Lodge No. 409 Bennett, Jean F. Lodge No. 410 Hamilton, Roy R. Lodge No. 411 Sears, Robert E.

Lodge No. 433 Carter, John M. Dine, Chester A. Fritchman, Homer W. J u m p , Frank R. Kirkham, William J. Mason, Roy E. Sauder, Daniel E.

Lodge No. 414 Davis, Charles

Lodge No. 436 Allen, Oscar L.

Lodge No. 415 Brandt, Herbert H . Galbraith, Paul H. Marker, Otis H . Owen, Elmer J.

Lodge No. 438 Langford, Willard W. Sears, J o h n Wheat, Basil C. Pate, Edwin C. Yearout, William T.

Lodge No. 417 Webb, Emmett M. Merwin, Bruce W. Lutz, Harry F. Lodge No. 419 Kovar, Charley Kratina, Frank E. Martlnek, Vincent P. Lodge No. 421 Bell, John L. Shepherd, Paul A. Shepherd, Roger T . Lodge No. 423 Hedge, Roy

Lodge No. 440 Myers, Clarence E. Myers, Robert A. Lodge No. 441 York, Glenwood Y. Lodge No. 444 Kuntz, Gregg G. Lodge No. 445 Betts, Bryan G. Murray, Wilber M. Randies, Ralph W.

Lodge No. 424 Gibler, Paul E.

Lodge No. 446 Brollier, Stanley E. Cummings, John R.

Lodge No. 427 Thompson, Donald E.

Lodge No. 449 Hazen, Lewis O.

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P E R - D I E M C H E C K S ISSUED 1977 A N N U A L C O M M U N I C A T I O N 12, M A R C H BY-LAW 2-308-9-12 DISTRICT DEPUTIES 1976-1977 Dist. Name Amount 1—George D. Clark $30.00 5—Robert L. T h a r p 30.00 6—Edward J. Reed 30.00 7—William R. Brown 30.00 8—F. Leon McBride 30.00 10—Carl E. Price 30.00 13—Dewain E. Crouch 30.00 14—Richard H. Bauer 30.00 16—Teddy A. Rockhold 30.00 17—Kenneth N. M c B r a t n e y . . 30.00 18—Jimmy D. King 30.00 20—Bobby L. Gentry . .; 30.00 22—Robert L. Bame 30.00 23—Elmer W. Guatney 30.00 25—Olice B. Williams 30.00 26—26—Ray O. Sumner 30.00 27—Leonard L. Booth 30.00 28—Doyle K. Longhofer 30.00 30—Joseph Dextrixhe 30.00 31—John W. Willey, I I I . . . 30.00 32—Charles W. Gutsch. 30.00 35—James H. Lundy 30.00 36—Lloyd D. Klein 30.00 37—Wayne E. Fuller 30.00 39—Larry E. Vickery 30.00 42—Wayne W. Grindol 30.00 43—William Ringquist 30.00 44—Loren E. Wiens 30.00 48—Robert L. O t t 30.00 49—John R. Huggard, I I I . . 30.00 50—Gene W. Holland 30.00 51—Even B. Estes 30.00 52—Charles H. Wille 30.00 53—Harry J. Backstrom 30.00 55—Lester C. Lyon 30.00 56—Norman Bainter 30.00 57—John H. Schroeder 30.00 58—Virgil W. Dobson 30.00 60—Everett R. Owen 30.00 61—Lloyd D. Crall 30.00 62—John M. Gingerich 30,00 63—William D. Lairmore . . . 30.00

1977-1978 Dist. Name 1—Robert L. Guier 2—Lewis E. Berry 4—Donald F. Werner 5—Clarence W. Sills 6—Walter V. Maelzer 7—Ralph A. Peatman 8—Ora B. Coyan 9—Benjamin F. Smith 10—Robert J. Walker 13-_Willis H. Kramer 14—Clarence E. Kerns 15—Gustav A. Kern 19—Charles R. Harden 20—Henry W. Beseau 21—Walter E. Farrell 22—Wilfred L. Lafferty 23—Clarence B. Birk 24—Vern D. Gilliland 25—Glenn R. Bussert 26—Roy E. Henderson 27—Jesse W. Bane 29—Robert E. Dreith 30—Roland B. Richmond 32—Harold J. Rollf 34—Kenneth Dersteiri 35—Junior Nettrover 39—Raymond Gottstein 4 0 ^ M a x W. Croisant 42—Lynn A. Harris 43—James R. Winn 44—Richard C. Crane 45—Richard C. Bellin 46—Lee Van Gieson 47—William C. Cooper 49—William D. Dale 50—W. Max Mathis 52—Robert E. Vohs 53—Arris M. Johnson 57—Alonzo J. Ketchum 58—Duane Goyen 60—Carl O'Hair 61—Eugene V. Beggs 63—Ethan A. Quakenbush 64—Ralph L. James

Amount 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 . . 30.00 30.00

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AREA C O O R D I N A T O R S Dist. Name 1—John R. Teagarden 2—John E. Masters 4—Eugene Puckett 5—John L. Heckert

Amount 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

GRAND L O D G E Name

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Dist. Name 6—David N. Lohr 8.—Don L. Dicks 10—Dwight A. Burton 12—Rodney G. Bracelin

Amount 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

COMMITTEEMEN

Committee

Amount

Roger S. Seigel, Bicentennial D a m o n M. Grimes, Bicentennial V a n Doubek, Bicentennial Fred A. T u r p e n , Chartered Lodges & Lodges U / D David E. Casey, Chartered Lodges & Lodges U / D Alfred H . Slough, Chartered Lodges & Lodges U / D Charles C. Beamer, Church Lodge Relations Andrew E. Olson, Church Lodge Relations H u r l b u t K. Graves, Church Lodge Relations Walter A. Tegtmeyer, Credentials Roger C. Ward, Finance William Chapman, Finance Lloyd D. Williams, Grand Lodge Annual Communication Richard D. Overton, Masonic Education O. D. Mack, Masonic Education J o h n A. Schowalter, Public Schools Benford E. Smith, Public Schools RoUin B. Ashley, Public Schools James R. Paulsen, Reports of Grand Officers Jerome B. Stonehocker, Reports of Grand Officers C. Travis Spencer, Ritualistic H a r l a n S. McNinch, Temple Building and Remodeling Glenn L. K n a p p , Memorial Markers

$30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

LECTURERS A Franklin Baldwin Clifford A. Ramsey Ronald E. White Lawrence Winegardner D u r w a r d C. Danielson

$30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 LODGE

Lodge Smithton No. 1 Leavenworth No. 2 Washington No. 5 Lawrence No. 6 Union No. 7 Acacia No. 9 Jewell No. 11

Frank T. Moore Earl M. Sitton Richard Haefele Harvey Henderson Robert Schroeder

30.00 15.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

REPRESENTATIVES

Amount $30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

Lodge Emporia No. 12 Oskaloosa No. 14 Great Bend No. 15 Lafayette No. 16 Topeka No. 17 O t t a w a No. 18 Olathe No. 19

Amount 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

1976-77 Lodge CircleviUe No. 20 Valley Falls No. 21 Melvern No. 22 Paymyra No. 23 Osage Valley No. 24 Longton No. 26 Neosho No. 27 Eldora No. 28 Pacific No. 29 Towanda No. 30 Ancient Form No. 34 Hiawatha No. 35 Council Grove No. 36 Paola No. 37 Seneca No. 39 DeSoto No. 40 McKinley No. 41 Helton No. 42 Delphian No. 44 Halstead No. 46 Xenia No. 47 Mackey No. 48 Nine Mile No. 49 Orient No. 51 Shawnee No. 54 McCracken No. 58 Salina No. . 60 Adams No. 63 Wathena No. 64 Gardner No. 65 Burlington No. 66 Frankfort No. 67 Hiram No. 68 Carbondale No. 70 Baxter No. 71 Chetopa No. 73 Mystic Tie No. 74 Erie No. 76 Delta No. 77 White Cloud No. 78 Zeredatha No. 80 Jefferson No. 84 Sutton No. 85 Eureka No. 88 Home No. 89 Golden Rule No. 90 Marysville No. 91 Devon No. 92 Girard No. 93 Harmony No. 94 Constellation No. 95 Delaware No. 96

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Amount Lodge 30.00 Benevolent No. 98 30.00 Wichita No. 99 30.00 Prudence No. 100 30.00 Keystone No. 102 30.00 Cedar No. 103 30.00 Frontier No. 104 30.00 Solomon City No. 105 30.00 Fidelity No. 106 30.00 Fortitude No. 107 30.00 Memphis No. 108 '. . 30.00 Winfield No. 110 30.00 . Haysville No. 112 30.00 Advance No. 114 30.00 Parsons No. 117 30.00 Altoona No. 118 30.00 Cherokee No. 109 30.00 Republic No. 123 30.00 Bassett No. 124 30.00 Meridian No. 126 30.00 Belleville No. 129 30.00 Polar Star No. 130 30.00 Carson No. 132 30.00 Crescent No. 133 30.00 Clay Center No. 134 30.00 Lenexa No. 135 30.00 Vesper-Olive No. 136 30.00 Cherry\'ale No. 137 30.00 Reno No. 140 30.00 Signal No. 141 30.00 Newton No. 142 30.00 Minneapolis No. 143 30.00 Gilead No. 144 30.00 Centre No. 147 30.00 Wakeeney No. 148 30.00 Wellington No. 150 30.00 Old Mission No. 153 30.00 Hope No. 155 30.00 Dexter No. 156 30.00 Haven No. 157 30.00 Active No. 158 30.00 Saqui No. 160 30.00 Alma No. 161 30.00 Sabetha No. 162 30.00 Greenwood No. 163 30.00 Oxford No. 165 30.00 North Star No. 168 30.00 Sterling No. 171 30.00 McPherson No. 172 30.00 Russell No. 177 30.00 Mt. Moriah No. 179 30.00 Lenora No. 181 30.00 Gaylord No. 183

121 Amount 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

122 Lodge Pittsburg No. 187 Onega No. 188 Newahcuba No. 189 Henri No. 190 Walnut Valley No. 191 Galena No. 194 Hays No. 195 Canton No. 197 Norton No. 199 Dplphos No. 202 Sumner No. 203 . .Fulton No. 210 Olive Branch No. 212 Twin Grove No. 213 Walnut City No. 215 Hiattville No. 216 Ellinwood No. 217 Lewis No. 220 St. Bernard No. 222 J o p p a No. 223 Anchor No. 224 D i n g o No. 226 Clinton No. 233 Meriden No. 236 Temple No. 237 Mt. Hope No. 238 Linwood No. 241 Peace No. 243 Marmaton No. 245 Tryian No. 246 Chase No. 247 Galva No. 251 Stafford No. 252 Ionic No. 254 R. D. Ely No. 262 Kilwinning No. 265 Moline No. 267 Mistletoe No. 269 Quenemo No. 270 Armourdale No. 271 K a w No. 272 Unity No. 273 Black Diamond No. 274 Webb No. 275 Ashland No. 277 Barney No. 279 Antiquity No. 280 Millbrook No. 281 ' Alpha No. 282 Preston No. 283 Argonia No. 285 Lotus No. 286

PROCEEDINGS OP

Amount 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.0Q 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30:00 .' 30.00

THE

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Lodge Amount Oak No. 287 30.00 Cyrus No. 288 30.00 Erherald No. 289 30.00 Paradise No. 290 30.00 Comanche No 295 30.00 Cable No. 299 30.00 Fargo No. 300 30.00 Hamilton No. 301 30.00 St. Thomas No. 306 30.00 Syracuse No. 309 30.00 Naphtali No. 310 30.00 Hancock No. 311 30.00 Virginia No. 315 30.00 Norcatur No. 317 30.00 Wallace No. 318 30.00 Goodland No. 321 30.00 Ben H u r N.o 322 30.00 Oneida No. 323 30.00 Hoyt No. 327 30.00 Hosington No. 331 30.00 Rosedale No. 333 30.00 Oak Hill No. 334 30.00 Allen No. 335 30.00 Frederick No. 337 30.00 Kincaid No. 338 30.00 Lane No. 339 30.00 Leoti No. 340 30.00 Ashlar No. 344 30.00 Spivey No. 347 30.00 C h a u t a u q u a No. 355 30.00 Turon No. 358 30.00 Sylvan Grove No. 359 30.00 Jennings No. 360 30.00 Geneseo No. 361 30.00 Bonner Springs No. 366 . . . . . ' 30.00 Plains No. 367 30.00 Roger E. Sherman No. 369 . . 30.00 Dennison No. 372 30.00 Dwight No. 374 30.00 Grand View No. 376 . 30.00 Stan Smart No. 378 30;00 McDonald No. 383 30.00 Seabrook No. 385 30.00 Natoma No. 390 30.00 Sylvia No. 391 ' 30.00 Mayetta No. 393 30.00 Wakefield No. 396 30.00 MuUinville No. 399 30.00 Wakarusa No. 402 30.00 Benedict No. 403 30.00 St. Francis No. 404 30.00 Hugoton No. 406 30!60

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Lodge Amount Arma No. 408 30.00 Quinter No. 410 3Q.-00 Climax N O . 411 30.00 Ensign N O . 413 30.00 Moreland No. 414 30.00 Perry No. 415 30.00 Sharon Springs No. 417 . . . . . . 30.00 Lecompton No. 420 30.00 Harvey%'ille No. 421 30.00 Selden No. 423 30.00 Claflin No. 424 30.00 Cunningham No. 427 30.00

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Lodge Burdick No. 429 Goff No. 430 Minneola No. 431 Bestor G. Brown No. 433 Ulysses No. 435 Overland Park No. 436 West Gate No. 438 Bendena No. 440 Johnson No. 441 Stanley No. 444 Hutchinson No. 445 Satanta No. 446

Amount 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

L O D G E S W I T H O U T R E P R E S E N T A T I O N A T GRAND L O D G E Lodge No. Name 31—Arcana 32—Auburn 43—Nickerson 50—Lake 52—Pottawatomie 69—Altamont 72—Huron 75—Wamego 79—Corinthian 83—Doric 87—Mankato 101—Euclid 111—Munden 131—Equity 138—Dover 145—Mt. Vernon 174—Western Star 180—White Water 186—Mountain Slope 188—Onaga 205—Eminenct 207—Occidential 211—Courtland 229—Vulcan 234—Axtell 242—Miltonvale 250—Whiting 256—Lyra 257—Westmoreland 259—Beattie 260—Medicine Valley

Lodge No. Name 261—Mulberry 264—Logan 266—Mt. Zion 276—Windom 286—Lotus 291—Beulah 292—Glasco 296—Highland 298—Samaria 316—Coolidge 326—Horton 330—La Crosse 332—Rob Morris 336—Formoso 341—Parker 342—Maple City 345—Edna 348—Hoxie 349—Narka 351—Scammon 352—Horace 354—Summerfield 362—Cuba 380—White City 388—Spearville 394—Coats 398—Hepler 412—Wilmore 419—Delia 422—Elkhart 449—Denton

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REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION To the M-'-

W'-

Grand Lodge

of A.F.&

T h e Council of Administration following report:

A.M.

Kansas:

of this Grand Jurisdiction

submits the

T h e Council met at 3:00 P.M., March 13, 1976 in the suite of the newly elected Grand Master, Ralph D. Walker. He was elected Chairman of the Council and R . ' . W-'- Nolan Artz, Grand Junior Warden was elected Secretary of the Council. At the ^aiue tiuit: M* â&#x20AC;˘ \VÂŤ - John II. Murray was clcctc*^ to a four year term on the Kansas Masonic Home Board. T h e K a w Valley Bank and Trust Company was designated as depositor of the Grand Lodge funds. R-'- W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert and R-'- W-'- Albert O. Arnold, Jr., because of their residency in Topeka, were authorized to sign on withdrawals from the savings account. Authorization was given the Grand Secretary to use the Cheshire mailing system. A special supplement was authorized with the Daily Republican to be the printer. Authorization was given Eureka Lodge No. 88 and Delaware Lodge No. 96 to proceed with new temple buildings. Special consideration was given for three charity cases during the year. One, a member of York Lodge No. 57, who continues to need assistance. Authorization was given to invite W-'. John Arp of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee to address the District Deputy meeting in Hays and Emporia. T h e Administrator of the New Jersey Masonic Home and New Jersey Foundation were asked to meet with the Council of Administration for the purpose of discussing the needs of our own Masonic Home, in correlation with their experience. Their expenses to be paid. Finances were discussed with the review presented by the Grand Secretary. T h e Grand Secretary is ordered to review the insurance liability to make sure it was adequate. During the year, two phone conferences were held. It was noted that the cost actually was cheaper than travel expense to join in a meeting at one specific location. This year the Grand Master and Council of Administration has been faced with many difficult situations. We express to our Grand Master, M . ' . W.'Ralph D . Walker, our sincerest appreciation for his courteous leadership and cooperation. Fraternally submitted, W. N O L A N A R T Z ,

Grand Junior

Secretary

Warden

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REPORT OF GRAND OFFICERS To the M-'. W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.P. & A.M. of Kansas:

It has been the privilege and pleasure of the committee on reports of grand lodge officers to have served this grand lodge this past year. We have carefully studied the reports of the grand master, grand treasurer, grand secretary and council of administration and submit the following report: Our grand masters report reflects his genuine concern for the condition of the craft in this changing world, and his willingness to go that extra mile in support of the order, is indicative of his concern and one which we could all emulate. The committee recommends for your approval the following portions of the grand masters report: The condition of the order, special communications, awards, grand masters reception, grand lodge officers, council of administration, grand lodge staff, correspondence. To the Jurisprudence committee: Special dispensations. Irregularities, rulings and recommendations No. 1 and No. 2. To the finance committee: Grand master and grand secretary conferences, publication Kansas mason, grand lodge building and total youth committee.

committee,

T o the committee on chartered lodges and lodges U . D . : consolidations. To the committee on ritualistic work:

ritualistic

proficiency.

T o the committee on masonic education: A further study of material available to non-masons. A careful examination of the grand treasurers report reveals a usual complete and carefully prepared report, and we refer the entire report to the finance committee. A detailed study of the grand secretarys report reflects the true meaning of that old addage of "masonry is work". R. . W. . Brother Al and his dedicated staff are to be commended for a job well done in this trying time of transition to computerized book keeping. We recommend the reference to budget estimate and finances be refered to the finance committee. We further recommend approval of all sections or paragraphs of the reports of the grand master, grand treasurer and grand secretary not specifically mentioned herein. Fraternally submitted, J E S S E E . BEAN, Chairman JAMES R . PAULSEN JEROME B . STONEHOCKER WALTER R . S M I T H CHARLES R . JAHNE

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REPORT OF NECROLOGY COMMfTTEE To the Af.'. W.'.

Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

Most Worshipful Grand Master: I am grateful for the privilege of serving as Chairman of the Committee on Necrology during your term of office. Thank you for this honor. It is in the plan that men should die. T h e rich, the poor; the bond, the free; the great, the lowly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all must die. Death comes to everyone. Death is a necessary step to our transitional state whereby we move from one stage of action to another. The spirit continues to live, move, think, learn, and to engage in all those activities associated with existence in our next estate. T h e physical body is placed in the grave, there to remain until the time of our resurrection. T h e change called death is ordained of God and is a blessing to man. It would be tragic if men could never be released from mortality that they might put on immortality. Death releases man from his mortal existence and make.' possible his onward progress toward eternal life and exaltation. In the past year 2,032 of our brethren departed from our presence and entered into that higher life to which we are all advancing. In the year 1976, our loss included several past and present members of our Grand Lodge family. Worshipful James Henry Reb, Past Master of Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, was Secretary of his lodge from 1948 to 1975. H e was District Deputy Grand Master in 1942, 1943 and 1944, and served our Grand Lodge as a member of the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers and the Committee on Trials and Punishments. J. Henry derived much pleasure from his work in the York Rite Bodies. H e was truly an outstanding servant of Freemasonry. Worshipful Tony Earl Partridge was Master of Old Mission Lodge No. 153 In 1963, and served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1964. He was appointed Grand Pursuivant of the Grand Lodge of Kansas in 1974. His many friends throughout the jurisdiction of Kansas are grateful for his contribution to our fraternity. Worshipful Charles Fredrick Burkin, Jr. was Master of Roger E. Sherman Lodge No. 369 in 1955. An outstanding attorney and judge, he served our Grand Lodge as a member of the Committee on Jurisprudence in 1960, 1961, 1973 and was Chairman of that committee in 1963. He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master in 1973. For many years Charlie was active in the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. At the time of his death he was Chairman of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General's Advisory Conference for the Valley of Kansas City. H e served as International President of High Twelve in 1964-65. Charlie will be long remembered as a friend and benefactor of the Kansas Masonic Home. May our fraternity continue to be blessed with men of his character and ability. Worshipful Fred E. Pechin was a Past Master of Derby Lodge No. 365, and was a charter member of the first Master of Masonic Home Lodge No. 450. Words cannot express our affection for this brother who many called "Mr.

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Mason in Kansas". He served our Grand Lodge in capacities too numerous to mention. As an officer of Grand Lodge or as a member of a committee he exemplified the fiinest we had to offer. Fred was the recipient of the Grand Lodge Distinguished Service Award in 1974. At the time of his death he served as a member of the Committee on Grand Lodge Publication. H e was always present with his camera to record historic moments in Kansas Masonry. He will always be remembered for the thousands of hours he devoted in transporting members of our Kansas Masonic Home to meetings throughout the State of Kansas. No greater tribute can be paid to Fred than to say that he loved our members of the Kansas Masonic Home, and that they loved him. Life, it has been beautifully said, is laid in the loom of time to a pattern which we cannot see but which God does. O n one side of the loom are the dark threads of grief and sorrow, on the other the bright threads of joy and hope: and the human heart is likened to a shuttle, thrust alternately back a n d forth, weaving the dark threads of grief and sorrow with vrhe bright threads of joy and hope. And when God, in his own good time, chooses to draw a life to its close, and holds u p before us the finished garment with all its changing hues, it will then appear that the dark threads of grief and sorrow were just as essential in that beautiful pattern of life as were the bright threads of joy and hope. As we pause to remember these, our brethren, let us not mourn their loss. Rather, let us rejoice that they have enriched our lives and have blessed o u r fraternity. Respectfully submitted, THOIMAS C . RAUMJ JR.J

REPORT O F T H E C O M M I T T E E O N MASONIC To the M-- W-'- Grand Lodge

Chairman

EDUCATION

of A.F. & A.M. of .Kansas:

The Committee on Masonic Education is pleased to submit a report of its activities for the past year. Committee meetings were held on April 10 a t Goodland; June 30 and December 3 at Topeka. A review of the matters handled by our committee follows.

LODGE EDUCATION

COMMITTEES

After considerable discussion of the present use of lodge committees on Masonic education, we recommend that every effort be expended to assist every lodge in Kansas in establishing this committee in their lodge. (By-law 3-317.) T o accomplish this will require that Area Coordinators and District Deputy Grand Masters dissseminate information, assist in the establishment and training of the local committees and follow up to see that the committees a r e functioning properly.

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THE

T h e schedule for the 1977 Area Conferences is as follows: Area 1—April 1 5, Arma, 5 : 3 0 P.M. Area 2—April 1 6, StaffordviUe 3:30 P.M. Area 3—April 1 6, Circleville 5 : 3 0 P.M. Area 4—April 2, Lawrence, 5 : 3 0 P.M. Area 5—April 2, Kaw, (K. C.) 8 : 3 0 A.M. Area 6—April 1, Howard, 5 : 3 0 P.M. Area 7—March 26, Wichita, 8:30 A.M. Area 8—March 26, Manhattan, 5 : 3 0 P.M. Area 9—March 19, Downs, 5 : 3 0 P.M. Area 10—March 25, Lyons, 5 : 3 0 P.M. Area 11—March 18, Lakin, 5 : 3 0 P.M. Area 12—March 19, Colby, 8 : 3 0 A.M. This year's conferences will be under the direction of R- • W-'- Chester Gilbert. T h e tentative programs will deal with the following subjects: " O r d e r of DeMolay", "Winning "Your Own Style of Leadership".

With

Others",

"Meeting

Managers",

A period for discussion will be provided. It is expected that the Grand Master will address each conference. WARDENS SCHOOLS T h e annual training schools for Wardens were held on September 11 at Hays and September 25 at Emporia. In addition to the usual training the Wardens received instruction by John Arp, Director of Masonic Education in Tennessee. Tennessee is one of few Grand Lodges that have continued to show raise in membership over the years. A review of the programs they use was well received by all in attendance and hope was expressed that Kansas might begin to initiate such a progressive program of assistance to the lodges of this state. Wardens Schools are again planned for 1977. M I D W E S T CONFERENCE ON MASONIC EDUCATION Kansas was represented at the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education a t Madison, Wisconsin on May 6-8 by O. D . Mack and Richard D. Kelsey. It was during this conference that we met and heard Brother John Arp, Director of Masonic Education in Tennessee. We brought back to Kansas the recommendation that we attempt to get him to come here for a series of meetings. R . ' . W-". William F. Mcintosh worked this out for the Wardens Schools. T h e 1977 Midwest Conference will be held a t Springfield Illinois on May 5-7. Kansas will be represented on the program by Richard D. Kelsey. His subject will be "Whither are we travelling" and it will deal with what might be expected for Freemasonry in the next 100 years. Proceedings of the 1976 conference and all proceeding conferences are on file in the Grand Secretary's office. These furnish a ready reference of the Masonic Education endeavors of the member states over the past twenty-six years.

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PUBLIC R E L A T I O N S T h e committee was pleased to support M . ' . W-'. Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, in the execution of a vigorous public relations program this past year. Early in the year spot announcements were provided to radio stations throughout the state highlighting outstanding Masons as a part of the Bicentennial. T h e Masonic supplement to the Wichita and Topeka papers was well received by Mason and non Mason alike. This supplement also appeared as a part of the Kansas Mason in December. A portion of the committee's budget helped to finance this program. A final effort of this committee in the area of public relations was the adaptation to Kansas of a handout on Freemasonry. This is entitled "Freemasonry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Way of Life" and will be available for distribution by this Grand Lodge session. It may also appear in the Kansas Mason. GRAND M A S T E R ' S E D I C T O N B A L L O T I N G At the request of the Grand Master, this committee prepared a statement to be read prior to balloting on petitions in every lodge in this jurisdiction. T h e statement accepted is as follows: "BALLOTING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The exercise of the ballot is the duty and privilege of every member of the Masonic Lodge. By your ballot, you either elect to membership, or reject men seeking Masonry. Your sole consideration should be whether a petitioner is worthy of admission and whether he would be a credit to the craft. The ballot should never be used to gain revenge or satisfy personal prejudices." It was the recommendation of this committee that if the Grand Master felt the urgency to get this before the craft, that an edict be issued concerning the statement and its use. This would be followed by the Grand Master's recommendation to Grand Lodge concerning the statement and its use. D U T I E S OF D I S T R I C T D E P U T Y GRAND MASTER T h e committee was asked to review the District Deputy packet with the purpose of strengthening its use for the D D G M . After this review a supplement was prepared outlining specific duties of a D D G M in twelve areas. The committee also recommended that the training session for new D D G M ' s be continued and one was scheduled for February 5 at Salina, at which time the material available to DDGM's would be presented, questions answered and the incoming Grand Master could outline his plans for the year. A further recommendation concerning D D G M ' s was that time be alloted for the committee to meet with the retiring D D G M ' s during their conference at Grand Lodge (By-law 2-133). This time to be used in evaluation of the D D G M program and suggestions for improvement. OUR FUTURE

GROWTH

Much has been written and spoken concerning the changing times in which the Masonic Lodge must operate and the keen competition that we face for the interest of our members and perhaps more important the interest of

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prospective members. With this in mind your committee discussed a preliminary plan for improving Masonry's image among the members and before the world. T h e tools to begin with, we already have. It simply of our priorities. This plan would involve complete existing programs and committees of this Grand Lodge improve the image of Freemasonry in Kansas. Here is

requires a realignment cooperation of all the working symbolically to the plan.

T h e Area Coordinator would become the coordinator of all Grand Lodge programs in his area. H e would be selected on his ability to do the job and trained in every aspect of Masonry. It is expected that ho v.'culd have tenure of office for a period of years. H e would work with the D D G M ' s and the Lecturer assigned to his area on a year long program of improving the operation, ritual, program content of existing lodge programs. This group would be available on request of the local lodge or at the direction of the Grand Master to assist a local lodge that is having difficulty. Each of these area officers and district officers would observe, teach, motivate and assist local lodge officers as needed. This program would serve Kansas lodges much as Tennessee lodges are served by their Grand Lodge. T h e main difference being this is manned by volunteers whereas Tennessee uses full time paid employees. It is hoped that Kansas might move in that direction. Even if they did, the proposed Area team would greatly assist a Director of Masonic Education or Grand Lecturer. A side effect would be that all Grand Lodge programs and persons would be pulling together for the overall goal of improving Masonry's image rather than competing with each other for a meinber's time or interest. REVIEW OF EXISTING PROGRAMS D u r i n g this past year the committee reviewed some of the existing programs and made recommendations. T h e items reviewed recommendations made and follow: C Short Talk Bulletin — We feel that this is not being used as much as it should be or could be. We recommend that these be mailed to the Master . rather than the Secretary and that the new Master's addresses be forwarded to the Masonic Service Association shortly after the first of the year. 9 Booklets 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 — These are the ones used with the candidate and can be used as a companion to the Kansas Handbook of Freemasonry which is the official candidate instruction book. I t is our opinion that we should still maintain a supply of these for those lodges wishing to purchase the same. 9 Supply list — We recommend that a list of supplies available from Grand Lodge be furnished each Warden at the Wardens School that he might make plans and order supplies prior to taking office. 9 Planning for the year — An improved planning packet was distributed at the Wardens School. We encourage continued and expanded use of this program. I t has been a pleasure for this committee to serve the Masons of Kansas

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this year. We are indebted to M . ' . W-'. Ralph D. Walker for this privilege of serving him and we thank him for our appointment. When t h e labors of this assignment are finished and we lay our tools aside. When t h e sound of t h e gavel is silenced and on this committee we no longer reside. We shall rise to t h e Word of t h e Master and remember t h e way we grew. The Master of all Good Workmen shall p u t us to work anew.

Fraternally submitted^ RICHARD D . K E L S E Y , P.G.M., RICHARD D . O V E R T O N O. D. M A C K JACK STAIRRETT WILLIAM F . M C I N T O S H ^ D G M

Chairman

R E P O R T O F T H E KANSAS M A S O N I C F O U N D A T I O N , I N C . To the M-'. W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M. of

Kansas:

The Bicentennial year has come and gone. For the Kansas Masonic Foundation it was a most eventful and successful year. We met with new challenges and we set new peaks in several areas. Securities held in Trust Accounts reached an all time high. More Masons took advantage of ihe services which we have to offer and Masons generally supported the Foundation with their contributions and our support of the Oncology Center at the K . U . Medical Center at Kansas City, Kansas continued to be the principal object of our support of this most worth-while Cancer Project. The Scholarship Loan Program which has benefited more than a score of college students to gain a useful education still meets with a demand for loans and a corresponding increase of support from the Masons of Kansas. During the year several of our young people graduated and are now paying back their loans. Not a single loan has gone delinquent although one young man has changed schools and his education project. This loan is in - process of adjustment. During the year the Grand Lodge has called upon the Foundation to join in a campaign to raise money for the Kansas- Masonic Home a n d while this appeal has not been completed the -response has been surprising. O n e aspect of this appeal has been a difficulty with rulings of the Post Office Department which now charges 25 cents for each piece of mail returned for better address. From the more than 70,000 letters dispatched to our. current list of members it has been necessary to re-address 2,645 letters. T h e expense of this item will be dealt with in the Report of our Executive Director, W-'. William E. Bogue and we especially call attention to the seriousness and somewhat needless expense of this feature. Prompt attention to the updating of members' addresses and better record keeping can eliminate this loss of time and needless expenditure of postal funds. . '"

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A complete report of the finances presented a t the Annual Meeting of in April. These reports will be made Lodge as has been done each previous

March

and activities of the Foundation will be the Board of Trustees of the Foundation a part of the Proceedings of the Grand year.

Altogether, it has been a successful venture into a new field of endeavor and the itemized results of our efforts will be included in W-'- Brother Bogue's report. We invite your assistance in the Foundation's Service to Mankind. We feel it is a most worth-while activity of our Fraternity and from our past successes since the Grand Lodge authorized our formation, in 1966. We may expect continued growth in the field of S E R V I C E T O MANKIND. Fraternally, CHARLES

MCGINNESS,

Secretary-Treasurer REPORT To the M-'• As most April 1st to and actions We request

OF T H E

W-'- Grand Lodge

EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR

of A.F. & A.M.

K.M.F.

Kansas:

of you probably know the fiscal year of the Foundation is from, March 31st, thus we have in the past included the financial reports of our Board in the final writing of the Grand Lodge Proceedings. permission to follow this same procedure again this year.

I would like to touch on some of the highlights of our programs of 1976-77. First: O u r Scholarship Loan Program still is effective and assisting Kansas youth to secure an education. Current outstanding loans total $21,393.50 20 students have been helped of which 10 are still in school — 9 have graduated — and only one saw fit to discontinue her studies. Seven graduates have paid their loans in full and 13 are either still drawing funds or paying off their loan. I n our current promotion we have received additional funds of $2,689.50 to be added to the Scholarship Loan Fund. M a r c h 15th we will make the final payment of $6,400.00 to the MidAmerica Can Center which makes total funding of the Masonic Oncology Center of $35,601.00. Over 500 out-patients per month are being seen through this facility, you as Masons have made possible. We have received several Trusts this year, four of which bear mentioning. From the Estate of Henry S. Buzick, Jr. who served the Foundation as a Trustee and this Grand Lodge as its Grand Master in 1938 we received two Trusts. * O n e for $10,000.00 to our permanent funds — the earnings of which are to be used for the appropriate purposes of the Foundation. * T h e second for $5,000.00 to our permanent Funds — the earnings of which are to be turned over to the Kansas Masonic Home for Operations. We are grateful to M . ' . W . ' . William E. Montgomery for his assistance to Cecil and Eva C. Wilkinson who have placed two Trusts with the Foundation

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each in the amount of $25,000.00 to our permanent funds. T h e earnings of one to be used for our Cancer Program. T h e earnings of the other to be expended in support of the Kansas Masonic Home. T h e results of our annual fund raising program have been very gratifying. Contributions jumped from 2,355 last year to 4,711 this year. Average donations from $13.57 to 15.87. Total receipts better than doubled from $31,971.00 to $74,744.08 this year. Here is how you chose to have the money used. Cancer Fund Scholarship Loan Fund Memorials Permanent Funds Operational Fund of the Foundation Misc. programs

$ 13,157.60 2,689.50 70.00 9.197.63 10,397.00 230.00

These total to $35,741.73 as compared to $31,971.00 last year. Along with this increase of $3,770.73 you chose to earmark another $38,090.35 to be used by the Kansas Masonic Home. At this time I would ask M . ' . W . ' . Richard L. Becker to come forth. Brother Becker is our Vice President and has been one of the prime movers of the Foundation since its inception. (At this point a check in the amount of $38,090.35 was presented by M - ' . W . ' . Brother Becker to M . ' . W-'. S. Allan Daugherty.) As Executive Director of your Foundation I wish to express my sincere a p preciation to all Masons of Kansas for the privilege of serving you. Masonry and Mankind in this position. I also express my gratitude to the members of our Board of Trustees a n d Directors for their assistance in all our endeavors. M . ' . W . ' . Sir I move the acceptance of this report. The Kansas Masonic Foundation, Inc. WILLIAM

E . BOGUE, Executive

Director

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R E P O R T OF TREASURER BALANCE S H E E T As of March 3 1 , 1977 Assets Cash in Bank Capitol Federal Savings and Loan: Non Se^re^ated Assets Cancer Program: Capitol Federal Savings and Loan Merchants National Bank

3,452.45 26,518.10

$ 18.946.98 1,211.61

20,158.59

Investments: U.S. Government obligations — at cost $ 750.00 Corporate stocks — at cost ". . . 39,726.61 Corporate Bonds — at cost 93,192.84 Capitol Federal Savings and Loan — C.D.'s . . 65,881.16

199,550.61

Student Loans Furniture and equipment Less accumulated depreciation

21,225.00 10,081.03 (8,048.06)

Total- Assets

2,033.02 $272,937.77

•LIABILITIES AND N E T W O R T H Payroll Taxes withheld Segregated Accounts Net contributions to Capital and Net Accumulated Earnings

$ •

572.40 267.40 272,097.97

Total LiabiHties and Net Worth

$272,937.77

1976- 1977 I N C O M E AND E X P E N S E S Income: Operating Funds Annual Fund Raising contributions Other than Annual Fund Raising Progrma Cancer Program (Interest Income — $1,405.40) Interest from bonds, etc Dividends (ordinary) Loss — Bond Redemption (Tenneco) Permanent F u n d s : Annual Fund Raising contributions Other than Annual Fund Raising Program

$ 11,341.50 5,058.53 14,315.97 10,178.78 2,974.00 (5.00)

Total Monies Received

$171,649.78

51,008.73 76,777.27

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Expenses: Salaries and allowances Payroll taxes Group Insurance Stationery and printing Postage Travel expense Miscellaneous expense Professional services Depreciation

135

'. ., . .

Total expenses

$ 26,839.18 1,219.74 362.46 2.1579.0 4,122.38 221.30 83.00 137.50 1,008.11 $ 38,642.11

Grants: Cancer Program (K.U. Medical Center) Kansas Masonic Home

$ 25,601.00 ' $ 38,816.02 $ 64,417.02

Total expenses and grants Net Gain — Less Grants Paid in Capital as of March 31, 1976

$103,059.13 68,590.65 203,507.32

Total Paid in Capital as of March 3 1 , 1977 $272,097.97 Investments: Corporate Bonds A.T. & T. 43/8% Debentures '85 $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 23,736.91 $ 24,675.00 West Penn. Power 1st Mort. 7 % '97 10.000.00 10,166.73 8,700.00 U.S. Steel 45/8% Sub. Deb. '96 15,000.00 11,005.00 10,668.75 Tenneco 1st Mort. Pipe Line 9 % '89 4,000.00 4,020.00 4,090.00 Central Tele. Sink Fund 9 / 4 % '95 . . 5,000.00 4,950.00 5,200.00 Consolidated Nat'l Gas 7 % % '96 . . . 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,700.00 Transamerican Fin. Corp. 7 / 8 % '91 5,000.00 4,962.50 4,600.00 Packaging Corp. Sink Fd. 6.85% '93 5,000.00 4,365.50 4,037.50 New Eng. Tel. & Teleg. 7375%- ' 0 7 . . 5,000.00 4,984.40 4,475.00 Baltimore & Ohio R.R. 8 % 5M ea. 7-1-80—'81—'82—'83 20.000.00 20,001.80 20,625.75 Savings Bond series E : M4000910779E — Matured Dec '71 Drawing 6 % as of 12-1-73)

1,000.00

$ 1,000.00 $ Corporate Stocks: 22 Shares Skaggs Go's Inc. common $ 200 shares Foremost McKesson common 400 shares Otter Tail Power Co. common 125 shares Ford Motor Go. common 50 shares General Motors Corp. common 5 shares First National Bank of Howard 50 shares New England Power 6 % Pr 100 shares Southern Company common 100 shares Wisconsin Public Service — common . . 100 shares A.T. & T. 4.00. Conv. Pr Total Corporate Stocks

750.00

1,380.00

750.00 $

1,380.00

500.50 $ 2,591.80 7,150.00 8,046.88 3,743.75 2.000.00 3,850.00 1,487.50 4.950.00 5^406.18

390.50 3,200.00 8,150.00 6,765.63 3,337.50 2,000.00 3,312.50 1,650.00 7,850.00 6,575.00

$ 39,726.61 $ 43,231.13

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Total Stocks and Bonds Certificates of Deposit: Capitol Federal S. & L.: C D No. 697706 — Buzick Memorial C D No. 697706 — Buzick Memorial C D No. 698176 — Wilkinson Memorial C D No. 698177 — Willkinson Memorial Total Certificates of Deposit

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Market Cost Value $133,669.45 $136,383.13 Actual Value Cost 3-31-1977 $ 10,000.00 $10,348.18 5,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 25,532.98 25,000.00 25,000.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 65,881.16

T H E KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION, INC.

See Footnote Next Page

TOTAL LETTERS MAILED TOTAL RESPONSES REC'D. NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS SEALS RET-D-NO CONTRIB. RET'D. — MEMBER DECEASED RET'D. — NOT DELIVERABLE RET'D. — CHG. O F ADDRESS

$23,120

TOTAL ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION

$28,829

$20,624 $ —0— $ 419 $ 1,248 $ 1,163 $ 144 $ 2,096 $ 3,069 $ 77 $ —0— $ 7,786

1970

$27,140

$19,020 $—0— $ 1,046 $ 2,034 $ 1,891 $ 128 $ 1,841 $ 1,106 $ 74 $ —0— $ 7,074

1971

1972

$27,400

$22,525 $ —0— $ 36 $ 24 $ 6 $ 0 $ 527 $ 4,277 $ 6 $—0— $ 4,839

889 962

6,889

690 806

6,644

5,930

679 871

3,535

509 560

1969 1972 1970 1971 Seal Seal Seal Seal Program Program Program Program 82,021 82,116 81,440 76,446 12,491 13,602 11,748 8,841 3,183 4,407 4,030 4,130 465 238 228 1,268

LETTERS — RESPONSES

$10,859 $ —0— $ 1,066 $ 2,520 $ 2,228 $ 525 $ 1,246 $ 4,323 $ 363 $ —-0— $11,195

OPERATING FUNDS CANCER PROGRAM KANSAS MASON SCHOLARSHIP FUND YOUTH PROGRAM LECTURESHIP MEMORIAL FUND ENDOWMENT FUND CARE OF AGED MISC. PROGRAMS TOTAL PERMANENT FUNDS

1969

3,339

31 698 743

5 84 132 683 27 646 888

4,967

76,011 7,069 2,365

1975

$31,914

$14,951 $ 9,265 $—0— $ 1,010 $—0— $—0— $ 1,008 $ 6,427 $ 253 $—0— $ 7,445

1975

77,122 1,966 1,062

1974

$16,962

$ 6,493 $ 9,016 $—0— $ 645 $—0— $ —0— $ 66 $ 736 $ 18 $ —0— $ 1,464

1974

78,789 10,009 3,491

1973

$34,592

$23,032 $ 9,371 $ —0— $ 1,000 $—0— $—0— $ 346 $ 803 $ 30 $—0— $ 2,179

1973

ANNUAL FUND RAISING PROGRAM — CONTRIBUTIONS

2,646

69 161 810

76,931 8,456 4,754

1970

$76,673

$10,999 $23,334 $—0— $ 2,772 $—0— $ —0— $ 80 $ 9,766 $38,493* $ 230 $12,617

1976

5,172

80 + 1,387 + 2,399 + 38 — 437 + 67 — 693

1976

vs.

1976

+ 43,759

4-38,240

— 3,962 + 4,069 $—0— + 1,762 $—0— $—0— — 928 + 4,338

1976, vs. 1976

$ 1,141 S 2,642 $ 2,437 $ 7,119 $ 6,631 $11,924 $21,043 $ 4,805 $14,413 $11,196 $ 7,785

$16,000

POSTAGE - - INCOMING

TOTAL POSTAGE TOTAL E X P E N S E CONTRIBUTIONS FOR OPERATIONS BALANCE AFTER EXPENSE CONTRIB. INTO PERMANENT FUNDS CONTRIB. INTO CANCER PROGRAM CONTRIB. FOR USE OF MASONIC HOME

TOTAL PROFIT OF ANNUAL PROGRAM

1,260

1,460

4,776

324

$18,618

$19,020 $11,644 f 7,074

i 2,700 t 7,476

— 0 —

1,220

1971 $ 303 i 746 $ 96 $ 1,682 $ 315 $ 82

$ „1,050

$21,670

$ 2,267 $ 6,794 $22,526 $16,731 $ 4,839

$29,716

$ '2.395 $ 4,866 $23,032 $18,166 $ 2,179 $ 9,371

$ 1,345

$ 1,367 900

1974 $—o— $ 700 $ 11!:

1,000 3,91<l 6,49;i 2,674 1,464 9,015 $13,04;;

$ $ $ $ $ $

650

751.07

1976

$ 2,300.00

$ 1,710.38

$ 3,936.82

$ 28.51 $ 1,402.40 S —o— $ 1,347.80

$ 1,167.05 $ —0—

$26,102.35

$67,726.88

t 2,190.97 $ 4,010.38 i 6,811.88 $ 7,946.20 $14,951.00 $10,999.00 9,139.12 $ 3,062.80 7,444.60 $12,846.13 9,265.00 $13,334.60 263.73 »$38,493.35

$ 1,439.90 $

450

25.88 1,811.25 —o— 324.00

$ 3,620.91

1975 1,300.00 159.78

$ 2,91!)

$ 64 $ 792 $ 1,66J; $ — o — $ —o— $ 324 $ 324

$ 2,471

324

750

1973 $ 295 $ 910 $ 142

$ 3,527

1972 i 187 $ 601 f 70 $ 1,369 $— o — $ 61 $ 156

• $735.00 of this amount was in the form of checks made payable ot the Kansas Masonic Home and were mailed directly to the Home for deposit and acknowledgement.

$22,198

$ 1,150

$ 1,287

$ 1,401

P O S T A G E - -OUTGOING

$ 4,194

$ 66 $ 25 $ 1,164 -o324

.$ 1,668

1970 $ 160 $ 726 $ 63

$ 4,677

1969 S 73 i 1,360 5 106 $ 2,008 $ 139 $ 110 i 42 5—0— $ 416 f 324

TOTALS

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE

ADDRESSOGEAPH PLATES BUSINESS ENVELOPE, INC. FREIGHT IN — B. E. M. SEALS — EUREKA COMPANY ART WORK TO REVISE SEAL FREIGHT I N — E U R E K A CO. . ART WORK — LOCAL PRINTING OUTSIDE PRINTING SUPPLIES — LOCAL PRINTING STUFFING ENVELOPES

ANNUAL FUND RAISING PROGRAM — EXPENSE

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REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE MASONIC To the M'â&#x20AC;˘

W.'-

Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

HOME

Kansas:

N A T I O N A L H E A L T H CARE R E S O U R C E S , INC. In my July report on the meeting of the Masonic Homes Executives Association of North America, which was held at Hershey, Pennsylvania in June, 1976, I made reference to the report of the National Health Care Resources, Inc. One of the highlights of the conference was the presentation by the National Health Care Resources, Inc. Masonic Homes all over the United States are faced with increasing costs, not only with general inflation of materials and services but the ever increasing costs of meeting Federal, State and Local regulations and standards. Many of the regulations are good and help to improve the quality of care. Others, like the requirement for out-houses in wheat fields, are ridiculous. All cost money. The question is how to provide additional income to meet these regulatory costs. The suggestion and recommendation was made by the National Health Care Resources speaker that Masonic Homes throughout the United States investigate the Medicare and Medicaid Program. Their contention is that Medicare and Medicaid are part of Social Security which is earned by every employee. Members of Masonic Homes should be entitled to these funds if the Homes are meeting the standards required by Federal and State law. Our Grand Master requested that this group come to Kansas and make a study. New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania are pleased with the progress they have made with the plan. Wisconsin and North Carolina have entered the program. A number of meetings have been held. On October 17, 1976, Administrator Joe Becker and Secretary Larry Koch of the New Jersey Masonic Home visited Kansas Masonic Home. O u r operation is similar to the one in New Jersey. They have been using the services of National Health Care Resources, Inc. Our Grand Master called a special Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 1976. The New Jersey representatives came and presented the plan of operation of the New Jersey Home. Mr. George A. Moser, president of National Health Care Resources, Inc., was invited to visit the Kansas Masonic Home to make a survey and study of our operation. Mr. Moser met with W. Artz, Judge Thomas C. R a u m , Jr., and S. Allan Daugherty on Tuesday, November 30, 1976. Department heads were included in the review. A special Board Meeting was held at the Home on Saturday, J a n u a r y 8, 1977. T h e meeting was attended by Board members, representatives from the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, attorneys, accountants and other invited guests. A total of 20 persons attended the meeting. Mr. George A. Moser reported on his study of the Kansas Masonic Home and discussed in detail the proposal of the National Health Care Resources, Inc. R E P A I R S AND R E P L A C E M E N T S Our regular program of repairs and maintenance has been followed. T h e new hot water lines have been installed between the boiler rooms. This enables us to use domestic hot water from either boiler room in case of emergncy or

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boiler failure. O n e boiler room serves the residental section of the Home and the other serves the Health Care Center. A new water line with cut off valves was installed in the West boiler room for the vacuum tanks. These tanks are operated by four pumps. This enables us to cut off one p a r t of the system to work on pumps and motors. W E S T SIDE B O I L E R R O O M O n March 11, 1976, the Wichita boiler inspector Red Tagged Keewanee Boiler No. 4. We had already taken this boiler out of service. Keewanee Boiler Nn. 4 is working satisfactorily. Keewanee Boiler No. 5 required extensive work for the 1976-77 heating season. All Short Stay bolits were replaced. T h e work was completed by the Burton Boiler Company of Wichita. T h e boilers have been in service for more than 30 years and are reaching the end of their usefulness. Valves and traps were repaired and replaced in the heating lines. Heat was cut off to the North East Dormitory. T h e total work has made our heating system more effecient in the other buildings. New regulator valves and piping were installed in the buildings where the gas pressure is reduced to the proper requirements for our operation. H E A L T H CARE C E N T E R â&#x20AC;&#x201D; D O M E S T I C W A T E R

PIPING

Kendall's Inc., completed the project of Domestic H o t a n d Cold Water piping for the Health Care Center in February. T h e work was done in a satisfactory manner with a minimum of down time for our operation. Additional valves were placed in the system in order that separate areas might be isolated without shutting down the entire system. H E A L T H CARE CENTER I N T E R I O R

MODIFICATIONS

Hahner, Foreman & Harness, Inc., have completed the work on the Interior Modifications for the Masonic Home Health Care Center. T h e north' entrance has been changed to meet the requirements and the metal door has been installed with self closing hardware. All hollow core doors on the list have been replaced by 1 % inch solid wood bonded core doors and the transom panels have been filled with gypsum board as required. T h e required door closers have been installed on these doors. All doors having vertical grills have been corrected. T h e vertical grills have been filled with gypsum board as required. T h e exit signs have been installed. T h e one hour U . L. Class " B " doors and frames with self closing hardware in the Infirmary Kitchen have been installed. T h e Oxygen storage rooms have been completed. Emergency lights in corridors and stairways have been installed. A smoke detection a n d door closure system has been installed a n d is interconnected with the manual fire alarm system. Fire drills have been set up and a group of our employees have attended fire school. An Automatic extinguishing system in the exhaust hoods over the cooking equipment has been installed.

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Handrails in all corridors and halls have been installed. In the north Sun Room (commonly known as the Blue Room, the ceiling tile has been removed and replaced with the approved mineral fiber tile. Shelley Electric, Inc., had the contract for the replacing of the incandescent lighting in the corridors of the Health Care Center. The work has been completed. The improvement is remarkable and very beneficial. Total cost of contractâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;$3,939.00. H E A L T H CARE C E N T E R T h e average daily patient load is a little over 100. Many are bed patients. Mrs. Vera Wilson, R.N., who joined us in February as Director of Nursing, is knowledgeable and capable. She is very interested in each of our members. Mrs. Wilson has started regular In Service Training for nurses. We have regular monthly inspection by the Sedgwick County Health Department. Two blood pressure instruments, a shower chair and a cold water pitcher cart have been purchased with the Infirmary Gift Funds. These funds come from Memorial Gifts which specify the purchase of equipment for the Health Care Center. Haysville Chapter No. 494, O.E.S. presented a new shower chair to the Health Care Center. The Gift is deeply appreciated. A dining room service has been set up for ambulatory members. Mrs. Wilson, R.N., Director of Nursing, and Mrs. Pat Moore, Dietitian, are in charge of this program. Average attendance for the noon meal varies from 25 to 35. O u r members enjoy dining together. We had three members in the Health Care Center who were more than 100 years old. Mrs. Bertha Johnson, mother of Past Grand Matron, Mildred Rice Newsom was 102. A party was held in her honor which she enjoyed. T h e other two reached 100 years in July, 1976. Mrs. Lena Nufer was born July 4, 1876. A special birthday celebration was held in Fellowship Hall by relatives and the Home on July 4, for Mrs. Lena Nufer. Some fifty relatives were present in addition to Home members, employees and friends. Mrs. Edith Barnhill of Maple Hill, Kansas was born July 3 1 , 1876. A group of friends and Eastern Star Members came from Maple Hill for her birthday. A P P L I C A T I O N S , A D M I S S I O N S AND D E A T H S During the year, December 1, 1975 through November 30, 1976, 36 applications were approved to the Kansas Masonic Home. Of this number 29 were for women and 7 were for men. During the same period we lost 31 by death, 23 women and 8 men. There were 5 discharges. One woman died before entering. Three women decided not to enter and one left the Home to be near her children. W I C H I T A AREA P L A N N I N G â&#x20AC;&#x201D; L O O P R O U T E T h e proposals for the City Loop Route were brought up for consideration. You will recall this was a big issue three years ago but was tabled for lack of funds. This inter city loop route would leave U.S. Highway No. 54 near Seneca Street and go north and east near the downtown business district and then join U.S. Interstate No. 35. 1-35 is completed from the south to Pawnee Street and from the north' to Douglas Avenue. Most of the present activity is

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in the Hillside Avenue-Hydraulic Street area which crosses U.S. Highway No. 54. T h e estimated cost of the I n t e r City Loop Highway from Seneca Street to 1-35 is over 48 million dollars. T h e public meetings were well attended. T h e majority of the people affected by the proposals were against the Loop Route. T h e Kansas Masonic Home was represented at all the public meetings. After all the hearings, the Wichita City Commission voted against building the Loop Route.

FRED PECHIN We were all saddened by the death of brother Fred Pechin on Monday, September 20, 1976. He would have been 65 years of age on Wednesday, September 22nd. H e suffered a massive heart attack about 3:00 P.M. at his home and was taken to St. Joseph Hospital. Brother Fred apparently was in good health earlier in the day. H e visited with Brother Dick Porter at the Consistory shortly before noon and he was here at the Masonic Home around 2:00 P.M., making plans with Brother Wilbur Love for a meeting later in the week. H e was a fine man and Mason a n d dearly loved the Kansas Masonic Home and its members. Funeral services were held in the Scottish Rite Temple at 2 : 0 0 P.M., Thursday, September 23rd. Interment was in the family plot at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. O u r Grand Master, M . ' . W-'- Ralph D. Walker conducted the Masonic Grave service. Brother Pechin's death was untimely and his Brethren mourn.

G E R A L D D . MAY David C. Elliott, our accountant, resigned effective September 1st. He had major surgery August 2nd. Mr, Gerald D . May was employed as accountant. Brother May was with the Missouri Pacific Railroad for eleven years and with King Van Lines for thirteen years. H e has had experience with computers. He is a Mason and his wife and daughter are active in Rainbow. Mr. May started to work September 7, 1976. Mr. Elliott entered the hospital the last part of July and was off the month of August. Mr. May's work is satisfactory and he is interested in the Kansas Masonic Home.

O. E. S. P R O J E C T Mrs. Joan Dunn, Worthy Grand M a t r o n has selected "Laundry Equipment for the Health Care Center", as her project for the Kansas Masonic Home. She will be ably assisted by Brother Kenneth V. Moses, Worthy Grand Patron. This equipment will be of great importance in the operation of the Health Care Center. T h e Home deeply appreciates the interest and support of the O r d e r of the Eastern Star.

L A W N AND G R O U N D S Regular care and maintenance has been continued however, the hot and dry weather of the summer required more watering of the trees and shrubs. O u r members and employees take pride in the beautiful Masonic Home Campus. We have a few members who had small flower gardens.

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GRAND C H A P T E R O F F I C E R S V I S I T T h e O.E.S. District Meeting for District No. 31 was held in Wichita Saturday, January 24, 1976. On Sunday, January 25th' our Grand Chapter Officers with their respective husbands and wives made their annual visit to the Kansas Masonic Home. They took a tour and visited members in the morning. A fine program was presented by the group for our members in the West Auditorium at 12:15. All were guests for 1:00 o'clock Sunday dinner in the West Dining Room. Our members always look forward to the visit of the Grand Chapter Officers. GRAND C H A P T E R O.E.S. We received checks for the following items from the Grand Chapter of Kansas O.E.S., this is for the year 1975: Per Capita tax — 68,551 members $34,275.00 Endowment Fund 2,438.96 Fruit Fund 3,103.92 Christmas Fund 983.02 Beverly Rowe — Balance Air Conditioning F u n d . . . 419.13 A check was presented at Grand Chapter in April, 1976 by Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Jeanett Huet in the amount of $1,092.18. I n addition to the above. Chapters make material gifts to the Home, wheel chairs, walkers, clothing, fresh fruit and vegetables, bakery goods, honey, jams and jellies, canned fruit and vegetables. For example, Eva Chapter No. 18, O.E.S., of Independence made their annual pilgrimage to the Home on November 14, 1976 and presented the Home 44}4 cases of 6 each No. 10 cans of fruit and vegetables, 1 case of 48 each 16 oz. cans of pork and beans. All are deeply appreciated by the Kansas Masonic Home Family. GRAND L O D G E A.F. & A.M. We received a check from Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. for the following items for the year 1975: Per Capita T a x — 77,123 members $115,684.50 Raising Fees — 1,341 new members 6,705.00 T h e per capita tax goes for the operation of the Masonic Home. T h e Raising Fees go into the Endowment Fund. G I F T F R O M R A I N B O W G I R L S O F KANSAS T h e 1976 Grand Assembly of Kansas International Order of the Rainbow for Girls was held in Wichita July 7th, 8th and 9th. A check in the amount of $527.00 was presented to the Kansas Masonic H o m e to add to the funds for a Memorial Prayer Room in honor of Brother Neil McLeod. T h e room is to be located in the Health Care Center. T h e Rainbow Girls of Kansas have always been interested in the Kansas Masonic Home Family. We are most thankful to them. The Prayer Room will be a fine addition to the Masonic Home. KANSAS D E M O L A Y

Kansas DeMoIay and their adult leaders held their annual Seminar and Workshop at T h e Kansas Masonic Home Sunday, April 4, 1976. It was an out-

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standing meeting with more than 125 in attendance. We can certainly be proud of these young men and their leaders. Also, Wichita Assembly No. 3, Order of Rainbow for Girls held their Annual Church Service Day in the Eastern Star Chapel, April 4th. This special service is to recognize their Founders Day of April 6, 1922. I t is an inspiration and a challenge to see these Masonic and Eastern Star youth in action. During the year Masonic Youth groups have had special meetings in Fellowship Hall and on other occasions they have presented programs for our members. M A S O N I C H O M E L O D G E No. 450 O n March 22, 1976, Masonic Home Lodge No. 450 observed their first anniversary. A number of visitors from other Lodges were present. M.". W- â&#x20AC;˘ Robert H . Arnold, P.G.M., was guest speaker. An enjoyable evening was had by all. Masonic H o m e Lodge has been meeting regularly. A number of special programs have been on the calendar. Joseph C. Campbell of the Home is Master for 1977. He has a number of excellent ideas and plans for the Lodge. A R T S AND C R A F T S This new program at our Kansas Masonic Home has been very successful. It is popular with our members and is beneficial as occupational therapy. T h e program has been extended to the Health Care Center with the establishing of motivation and rehabilitation classes. O u r members also work in Arts and Crafts as they make items to sell at our Annual Kansas Masonic Home Bazaar. W I C H I T A E A G L E S T O R Y S E P T E M B E R 8, 1976 I mailed copies of the September 8th issue of the Wichita Eagle to each member of the Board W . ' . Forrest Hintz is a past Master from Leavenworth and is fairly active in the York Rite in Wichita. H e has been a staff writer for the Eagle for a number of years. T h e reaction to the front page story was immediate. O u r members were very concerned as to what was going to happen to them. I held three meetings with members and employees explaining the situation. I pointed out that if Grand Lodge voted in March to phase out the Home, those who were resident members would continue to be cared for and that the Board had spent more than $289,000.00 since 1973 in improving and updating the facilities of the Home. In view of the article in the Eagle there was an unrest among the members and employees. We did lose some employees. Our office has had many inquiries in response to the article. Masons and non Masons are asking what is going to happen to the Kansas Masonic Home. T h e question has been raised about Wills and Bequests to the Home should the Home close. Mr. Forrest Hintz has also written another article on Nursing Homes for the Eagle. This was about old age, neglect and loneliness. T h e lady whom Mr. Hintz describes is in a Nursing Home in Halstead, Kansas. Mr. Hintz used the 12th Chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes in his news story.

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On Friday, November 19, 1976 the Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas released a very outstanding eight page supplement in the Wichita Eagle-Beacon entitled "Freemasonry in Kansas." This in part was an answer to the Wichita Eagle story of September 8, 1976. T h e supplement also appeared in the Topeka, Kansas papers. Many fine compliments were made about the special supplement. Also much of the same material was published in the December 1976 issue of The Kansas Mason. MASONIC HOMES EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION T h e 1976 Conference of the Masonic Homes Executives Association was held in Hershey, Pennsylvania, J u n e 20th through 23rd with the Masonic Home and the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania being co-hosts. Thirty-seven Homes were represented at the Conference. Kansas was represented by the Artzes and the Daughertys. We think it was an outstanding meeting and we appreciate the Board sending us to the conference. T h e theme of the conference was "Facing a Changing Future as a Long Term Care Provided." In addition to the General Sessions, there were three Seminars or work shops â&#x20AC;&#x201D; (1) Geriatrics (2) Children (3) Trustees and Board Members. There was a good representation in each group. I felt the conference was educational and beneficial. The top executives and Board Members of our industry were in attendance. You will recall that Brother Walker and I learned about S.S.I, payments being made to the members of the Masonic Home of Texas when we attended the 1975 conference in California. Brother Langford, Administrator of Texas, furnished us with information which helped us in Kansas to secure S.S.I, payments for the members of the Kansas Masonic Home. It is interesting to note that Kansas has been a part of the Masonic Homes Executives Association since it was formed in the early 1930's. FEDERAL WAGE AND H O U R LAW Congress did not change the Federal Wage and Hour law rates in 1976. T h e final increase under the last Act on Wage and Hour became effective January 1, 1977. T h e minimum hourly wage went from $2.20 to $2.30, an increase of 10(t. Hospitals have a higher rate than $2.30. A number of nursing homes have gone to the hospital rate due to the competition for qualified people. G I F T S AND SPECIAL C O N T R I B U T I O N S Gifts and contributions have been larger this year. These gifts will help to offset the costs of inflation. All gifts are deeply appreciated. Judge R a u m will make a report on special contribution and endowment. MASONIC HOME TRUCK In November we purchased a 1976 six cylinder % ton Chevrolet pick-up truck. The cost was $4,075.03. This truck replaces the 1965 Chevrolet Masonic Home Truck.

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STATE I N S P E C T I O N AND L I C E N S U R E Officials from the State and County Health a n d Fire Departments made an inspection of the Home on Wednesday, October 27, 1976. Representatives of T h e Home Board, Thomas, Harris, Ash a n d Mason, Inc., and Department heads of the Kansas Masonic Home were present. T h e State and County Officials were pleased with the progress we h a d made toward meeting Federal and State requirements for licensure. T h e r e is still more work that needs to be done a n d a time table has been establishd. Mrs. Vera Wilson, R.N., Director of Nursing, is teaching the Nursing and Medication Course which is required of ail xCansas Nursing Humes. W c have ciigagcu two registered pharmacists en a part time basis to set up the required pharmacy program. We received our Kansas Adult Care Home License No. 2610 for the Health Care Center effective December 30, 1976. APPRECIATION O n behalf of the Kansas Masonic Home, I want to express our thanks and appreciation to t h e officers a n d members of Masonic Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters, w h o are always ready to assist and cooperate in the work of the Home. We express appreciation to the dedicated staff and loyal employees of the Home. A special vote of thanks to our Grand Chapter Officers, Order of the Eastern Star, for their interest and concern for t h e Home and its members. We a r e deeply appreciative of t h e good work of our Grand Master, O u r Grand Secretary, our Board Secretary-Treasurer and the members of the Kansas Masonic Home Board. These folks give freely of their time and talents in order that the program and operation of the Kansas Masonic Home may go ever forward. Fraternally submitted, S. A L L A N D A U G H E R T Y ,

Administrator

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G I F T S T O T H E KANSAS M A S O N I C H O M E December 1, 1975 — November 30, 1976 FRANK L O H M A N M E M O R I A L Mr. and Mrs. Joe Debrower Mr. and Mrs. Emile Costellani Mr. and Mrs. Bob Scifers Mr. and Mrs. Earl P. McGovran Mr. and Mrs. Dale Blotz Mr. and Mrs. Vernon E. Babcock Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Clemens Thelma Carpenter Greta Drake

2.00 2.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 3.00

31.00

MAZIE B U R D I C K M E M O R I A L Mr. and Carl E. Mr. and Mr. and

Mrs. J. Douglas Yerger Olander, J r Mrs. Clifford Shiblom Mrs. Emory Cox

10.00 10.00 10.00 100.00

130.00

10.00 10.00 10.00

30.00

W I N F I E L D L O D G E # 1 1 0 , A.F. & A.M. — Memorials Fred Newland William R. Train Robert Lee Harris ADA C O U R T # 1 , of A M A R A N T H , K. C. Memorial Charles Clements '..'.'... W Y A N D O T T E S H R I N E # 4 , Kansas City B E R T H A STRNAD M E M O R I A L Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Drummond Mr. and Mrs. George W. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stevens . . . . ; Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. K r u g and Family F L O R E N C E HANSEN M E M O R I A L Ethleen Whitlow Mrs. L. Frances Hedding Margaret G. Gjovig Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Jones ' Cora L. Adams Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Clark Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Payne Mrs. Harry Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. M. H . Johnson Meera Ch. # 4 9 1 , O.E.S., Prairie Village

•

10.00 10.00

25.00 20.00 10.00 5.00

60.00

5.00 64.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 15.00

150.00

, '.

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G L E N E L D E R L D . # 2 9 4 , A.F. & A.M. — Memorial Jennings J. Lowell STELLA FARRAR MEMORIAL Mr. and Mrs. John B. Love JOE SHAFFER MEMORIAL Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Cox HARRISON BROBERG— Member C e d a r Ld. # 1 0 3 , Chanute HENRY HANSON MEMORIAL Barbara Hanson Karahadin (grand daughter Mr. and Mrs. A D O L P H E. SERING (Friends of Mr. Hewson) — R O Y E. G O O D W I N (Brother of Clarence Goodwin) — L e R O Y K. D U N C A N M E M O R I A L Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Crow, Jr Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Bartholomew Mrs. Donna Eastwood Lena J. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Clarico Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilhelm

March

15.00 25.00 2.00 Gift

30.00 5.00

Gift Gift

10.00 50.00

15.00 15.00 9.00 10.00 5.00 3.00

57.00

Gift

25.00 10.00

Gift

10.00 5.00

I N D E P E N D E N C E ASSEMBLY # 1 3 2 , S.O.O.B., Independence Mr. and Mrs. E U G E N E K. R U C K E L S C A M M O N L D . # 3 5 1 , A.F. & A.M., Scammon — Memorial T e d E. Frawner DALE W. S T A R K G E O R G E W. L A N G D O N M E M O R I A L Mrs. George W. Langdon and Friends, M. W. Maricley, Miss Dema Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. William Eddy, Helen Pickett, Dorothea Mitchell and Family SARAH E L L I O T T M E M O R I A L Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Wessler Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Prince Mr. and Mrs. CuUen Simms and Carla

100.00 5.00 19.37 5.00

29.37

1976-77

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AUBREY J. BRADLEY M E M O R I A L Mrs. Will Ostrum Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Harsh Price Foundation, Inc Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bashe Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Collins H . C. Price Company Beulah V. Bruner Mr. and Mrs. Robert West Myron T. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Reeves Glenn E. Commons Bernice F. Harvey U S P M Friends of A. J. Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ostrum

W A T H E N A LD. # 6 4 , A.F. & A.M., W A T H E N A — Memorial for: Arthur R. Merrill W Y A N D O T T E LD. # 3 , A.F. & A.M., Kansas City — Memorials 14 deceased members 7 deceased members 13 deceased members 11 deceased members T O WANDA LD. # 3 0 , A.F. & A.M. — Memorial Adolph Clements EULA MARSHALL MEMORIAL Eloise Wadsworth Mr. and Mrs. Herbery C. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. LAWRENCE R. B O W D I S H — Gift January, 1976 February, 1976 May, 1976 July, 1976 September, 1976 November, 1976 R O B E R T N. BRADY M E M O R I A L — Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. Edson Mr. and Mrs. Gary H . Gault Friends: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Gregg, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Collier, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wornkey BYRON BOEPPLER M E M O R I A L — Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Orville K. Lawson Dorothy Collins Pat Wilkerson

149

10.00 15.00 200.00 10.00 • 10.00 37.00 2.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 49.99 25.00

398.00

10.00 350.00 175.00 325.00 275.00

1,125.00

15.00 10.00 25.00

35.00

50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 10.00 10.00

10.00

30.00

10.00 10.00 10.00

30.00

150

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

F R A N K L O E J O Y M E M O R I A L — Gifts William Peterson Charles and Glenda Cratel Harold Morris Harry Brown and Steven Katie Shufflebarger Harold J. Deviney Ellen Wolters Ray Brinkley Mr. and Mrs. Robert Caplinger Friends: Virginia Adams Schrag Mara Maycroft Denton McHee Page Peters Church Bowen Boos Hattier

March

5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 10.00

19.00

BEN H U R LD, # 3 2 2 , A.F. & A.M., K. C. — Memorial Harold I. Smith W A S H I N G T O N L D . # 5 , A.F. & A.M., Atchison — Memorials Dice Colson, Daniel Lee Hall M. A. D U P U Y — G i f t — for Air Conditioner RAYMOND YOUNG MEMORIAL Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cheyney DORA LANTRY MEMORIAL Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Darby and Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Foster '. 10.00 Dorothy Topliff '. 5.00 VERA E D G I N G T O N MEMORIAL Mrs. Dean Held : I L L E A F C H A P T E R # 7 5 , O.E.S., Wichita — Gift For Blood pressure machine C L A R E N C E R. S T U C K Y , D.D.G.M. — Memorial Stan Smart Ld. # 3 7 8 , A.F. & A.M., Zenda Norwich Ld. # 3 1 9 , A.F. & A.M., Norwich Spivey Ld. # 3 4 7 , A.F. & A.M., Spivey Ninnescah Ld. # 2 3 0 , A.F. & A.M., Kingman Mr. and Mrs. Otis Moore, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Stan Moore Bill and Doris Near Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lungston Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lungston Harry K. Brigess Bill and K a t h y Klaver

66.00

15.00 20.00 10.00

15.00

10.00 60.00 25.00 10.00 16.00 25.00 2.50 2.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 10.00

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Mr. and Mrs. Bill Strait and Stacy Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Closson Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matson Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Field J. E. McBurney Mich and Helen McGuire Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mawhirter MARGERY K. S C H O E N — Gift BEATTIE LD. # 2 5 9 , A.F. & A.M. — Memorial Chester C. Gaston Russell Cassidy and WilHam Price Wayne Vogelsberg Ray O. Vernon George F. Scholz

151'

10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00

157.00 400.00

10.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

GEORGIA M. LARSON M E M O R I A L Frances Larson, daughter E T H E L CROSS M E M O R I A L Dr. Edgar L. Moore

60.00

25.00 10.00

HARRY MARTNEY MEMORIAL Mr. and Mrs. Hazen T. Schoeffer H A N C O C K LD. # 3 1 1 , A.F. & A.M. — Honorary gift re: Bernard Pelton V I R G I L E. C O X M E M O R I A L Ethel M. Cox DOWNS LD. # 2 0 4 , A.F. & A.M., Downs — M E M O R I A L W. Arthur Scott, Charles L. Gushing, James H. Grabasch, John H. Voxx, Lewis J. Breakey SABETHA LD. # 1 6 2 , A.F. & A.M., Sabeth'a, M E M O R I A L Clyde Renihart U N I O N LD. # 7 , A.F. & A.M., Junction City — M E M O R I A L George W. Halterman 15.00 Louis C. Burge 15.00 Jeffery M. Baldwin 15.00 L. F. "Mattie" W O O D H U L L M E M O R I A L Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Lindquist Mr. and Mrs. Joe K. Murphy Mrs. Max E. Cramer Mr. and Mrs. Brice Rickard Mrs. Mary Lowman Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nolder Mrs. Erna Bisig Miss Mary Ann Heidel Mrs. Lloyd L. White Mr. and' Mrs. Manuel G. Navarro Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Machin Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wickham

10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 15.00 10.00 10.00

10.00 25.00 2.00

50.00 10.00

45!00,

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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Kershaw Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Woodhull Mrs. Roy A. Seaton Friends: Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Conwell, Mrs. Grace Shrouf, Mr. and Mrs. Don Bechtel, Winifred A. Dalton, Mrs. Leia Kalous

10.00 25.00 2.50

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Neufeld Elias and Marie Esaw Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Stucky and Familyy Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stucky and Family William Ross Perryman Mr. and Mrs. James Preisser Metal Mechanics and Employees ALVA B. G E E S L I N G M E M O R I A L Lillian A. Stewart CARL D. H I L L MEMORIAL Anonymous T H E G I F F I N CASE — R E F U N D G I F T Glen-Cornish and Luenbarger S H A R O N S P R I N G S LD. # 4 1 7 , Sharon Springs — HONORARY GIFT M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D. Walker, G. M C H E S T E R W. B U R T O N — Gift (Member of Clay Center Ld. # 3 1 4 , A.F. & A.M., Clay Center) M I R I A M C H . # 1 4 , O.E.S.,, Emporia — M E M O R I A L L a u r a Anderson T. Willis Gee MR. and M R S . K E N N E T H M. BAIRD — G I F T S U N F L O W E R PAST D I S T R I C T A I D E S — Baldwin City, Kans. — G I F T W A L T E R C. B U R T O N M E M O R I A L Charles DeMoss Family Bethany Sr. Citizens Club Friends (no names) Mrs. Fred Servas Kensington Sr. Citizens Club Armourdale Sr. Citizens Club

36.00

183.50

10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 14.00 5.00 75.00

119.00

10.00 3.00 71.90

10.00 15.00 10.00 10.00

20.00 10.00 40.00

5.00 8.00 15.00 2.00 5.00 7.50

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Friends: Mr. and Mrs. James H. Riegel, Mr. John Riegel, Mr. and Mrs. George Riegel, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Crane Mrs. Nell Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schlagel Mr. and Mrs. Harold Showalter Bayside Federal Savings &, Loan Assn Edith and Harry Darby Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kohler

153

8.00

15.00 5.00 5.00 15.00 100.00 3.00

193.50

DONALD A. P U C K E T T M E M O R I A L Mrs. Donald A. Puckett LAURA H O F F M A N M E M O R I A L Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Epley MENDIAS SOCIAL CLUB O F KANSAS C I T Y — MEMORIAL Cora LaVerne Turner Mrs. Florence G. Jones Viva F. McGill Lillian Buford and Isabelle Bridges Minnie C. Hook WAYNE GILLILAND — G I F T CHESTER C. M O R G A N M E M O R I A L Harry L. and Melba C. Rollins GRACE C R O O K M E M O R I A L Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Staedtler MR. and MRS. J O S E P H M. PEACH — G I F T SAM O'LOCK MASONIC CLUB O F KANSAS C I T Y — GIFT M A R I E WALKER M E M O R I A L Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sheets Mrs. Frank Trebilock Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Schmedemann Mrs. Ed Wolkins Fred Frolick

10.00 75.00

5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00

30.00 5.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 25.00

10.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 3.00

18.00

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ONEIDA LD. # 3 2 3 , A.F. & A.M., Oneida — G I F T N E W T O N ASSEMBLY # 6 , S.O.O.B., Newton — G I F T N O R T H STAR LD. # 1 6 8 , A.F. & A.M., Wichita — G I F T KAW LD. # 2 7 2 , A.F. & A.M., K. C. — G I F T W I C H I T A LD. # 9 9 , A.F. & A.M., Wichita — G I F T . . . L. F. H E Y D E C K E R — G I F T PAST M A T R O N S CLUB O F L U L U C H A P T E R , Allen — GIFT S U T T O N LD. # 8 5 , A.F. & A.M., Waterville — G I F T . . HAYS MASONIC BODIES, HAYS, KANS. — G I F T S Hays Ld. # 1 9 5 Hays Gh. # 6 8 , R.A.M Aleppo Comm. # 3 1 , K . T MR. and M R S . ALEXANDER M E M O R I A L — from: E. T. Alexander (son JOBS D A U G H T E R S OF BETHEL # 3 9 , Baldwin City — GIFT W I C H I T A C O U N C I L # 12, R. & S. M., Wichita — GIFT MT. O L I V E T C O M M A N D R Y # 1 2 , K.T., Wichita — GIFT J O H N D. W O O D — G I F T Member Eureka Ld. # 8 8 , Pleasanton C A R L T O N SOMERS — G I F T . EVERETT EULER — GIFT EFFIE M. P H I L L I P S M E M O R I A L Mrs. S. H. Clothier and William, Mrs. Emma Lietz, Herb and Norma Stuewe, Merle and Norma Lietz W. B. S L O C U M — G I F T W I C H I T A ASSEMBLY # 3 , O.R.G., Wichita — G I F T E D I T H G. DAMBACH — G I F T GALENA ASSEMBLY # 1 4 , O.R.G., Galena — G I F T . . MR. and MRS. C U L L E N SIMS and CARLAN — G I F T MRS. GEORGE POND — G I F T ;.. GEORGE CECIL — G I F T RAYMOND D. PRINCE — G I F T .......:.. Total

Miarch

5.00 10.00 ^15.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 1.0.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 20.00

60.00

20.00 1.0.00 J 0.00 I.O.OO 9.00 3.00 5.00 /

1.8.00 10.00 ;;9.651,0.00 20.00 5.00 1.0.00 2.00 1 9.37

$5,022.29

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R E P O R T O F T H E SECRETARY-TREASURER K.M.H. To the M.'.

W-'. Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

Brethren: I am pleased to report to you on the assets, the income and expenses of our Masonic Home at November 30, 1976 and for the year then ended: S T A T E M E N T O F ASSETS -,ii,

November 30, 1976

Cash Prepaid expense Investments Land, buildings and equipment (at cost less $1,493,170 accumulated depreciation) Total

assets

137,531 11,397 6,637,129 1,490,600

$8,276,657

S T A T E M E N T O F I N C O M E AND EXPENSE For the Year Ended November 30, 1976 INCOME— Contributions: Grand Lodge O.E.S Deceased members Other

118,385 34,276 , 318,324 285,093 756,078 493,731 118,667 2,715

Investments Fixed assets purchased by other funds Miscellaneous

1,371,191 EXPENSES— Operating expense — Home . Management and general

$1,116,703 139,326 1,256,029

NET I N C O M E

115,162

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March

S C H E D U L E O F SPECIAL C O N T R I B U T I O N S For the Year Ended November 30, 1976 Winnie Behm Estate $ Overton M. Davis Estate Agnes M. Baker Estate Lewise B. Todd Estate lone Glorem Estate Grace Frances Brosig Estate Mary F. Baker Estate David Kailer Emmett and Margery Schoen Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pipken (Memorial to Helen H. Brown) . . . . Anonymous Iva M. Kelsey Estate Nicholas Conner Salina Ld. # 6 0 , A.F. & A.M., Salina Ruth McCormick (Memorial to Mina Crane) Project O.E.S. Grand Ch. Bal. Equipment—Health Center Vera M. Krausc (Memorial to Pete Castholm) Llther Blodgett Estate Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Sowers (Memorial to Nellis C. Lohman) . . Zella G. Miller Estate Terri Giinningham—O.R.G. (Memorial to Neil McLeod) O.E.S. Arts and Crafts Fellowship Hall Rubye L. Mathes Bert McKay, Jr •. . . Sam S. Chaltas Raymond Prince Reba W. Aulick Joseph Hildebrand Mt. Nebo Ch. # 3 6 , RAM, Great Bend St. Omer Comm. # 1 4 , K.T., Great Bend Rex Owens Edward J. Habgen O.E.S. Society, Kansas City Ethel M. Howard Estate Edward J. Hogan Total Special Contributions

127,562 79,372 1 7,114 15,235 7,632 5,059 5,000 5,000 4,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 1,092 2.000 2,093 500 500 527 419 100 100 200 154 100 100 100 100 100 100 144 100 100

$ 2?14,403

Respectfully submitted, THOMAS C . RAUM, JR.

Secretary-Treasurer

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PAST GRAND MASTERS L U N C H E O N At 11:30 a.m., M-'. W-". Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, asked that all Past Grand Masters and or visiting Grand Masters, including himself be excused to attend the Past Grand Masters Association Luncheon at the Holiday Inn. He surrendered the gavel to R-'- W-'- William F. Mcintosh'. The Grand Master and above named Grand or Past Grand Masters departed for the Holiday Inn. LABOR T O R E F R E S H M E N T At 11:40 hours, the Grand Lodge was called from Labor to Refreshment until 1:30 p.m. It was announced that the Awards Luncheon would commence at noon in the Century T I Banquet Room adjacent to the meeting room, with R.'. W-'. William F. Mcintosh, Deputy Grand Master, presiding. AWARDS L U N C H E O N The 1977 Awards Luncheon was called to order by the Deputy Grand Master at 12:00 noon. An opening prayer was given by Bro-'- Carl Carrier, Grand Chaplain. Over 550 Masons were in attendance. Roast Beef, Potato au Gratin, two choices of vegetables, salad, slaw, hot rolls, cake, coffee or tea was served as lunch. After opening remarks from the Deputy Grand Master, the meeting was turned over to W-'. C. Travis Spencer and W-'- Woodrow W. Coleman, members of the Grand Lodge Ritualistic Committee who made the below awards for the Grand Master. A warm sense of fellowship prevailed throughout the entire program. T R I C E ROBINSON AWARDS Twenty-two Lodges received the Trice Robinson Award for 1976. They were: Leavenworth Lodge # 2 . Haysville # 1 1 2 . Albert Pike # 3 0 3 . Lawrence # 6 . Saqui # 1 6 0 . Herington # 3 0 7 . Acacia # 9 . Northstar # 1 6 8 . Hancock # 3 1 1 . Orient # 5 1 . Belle Plaine # 1 7 3 . Norwich # 3 1 9 . Sunflower # 8 6 . Mulvane # 2 0 1 . Rosedale # 3 3 3 . Delaware # 9 6 . Chase # 2 4 7 . Valley Center # 3 6 4 . Patmos # 9 7 . Kaw # 2 7 2 . Wakefield # 3 9 6 . Bestor G. Brown # 4 3 3 . UNLIMITED PROFICIENCY There were Five Master Masons honored for receiving an Unlimited Proficiency Certificate in 1976. They were: Gerald A. Lough—Delaware # 9 6 . Harold T, Reese—Haysville # 1 1 2 . Morris T. Williams—Haysville # 1 1 2 . David P. Aday—Saqui # 1 6 0 . Roland B. Richmond—Wakefield # 3 9 6 .

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LODGE P E R F E C T ATTENDANCE AWARDS A total of 55 Lodges received the Perfect Attendance Certificates for 100% participation of Lodge Officers at District Meetings during 1976-1977. They Years 1 1 28 26 1 1 1 1 1 20 1 20 1 1 5 1 I" 5 1 1 1 1 15 1 1 5 1 1

Loa Lawrence No. 6 Rising Sun No. 8 Topeka No. 17 Ottawa No. 18 Shawnee No. 54 Spring Hill No. 56 Erie No. 76 Zeredatha No. 80 Sunflower No. 86 Home No. 89 Benevolent No. 98 Wichita No. 99 Prudence No. 100 Keystone No. 102 Solomon City No. 105 Fortitude No. 107 Haysville No. 112 Muscotah No. 116 Polar Star No. 130 Lenexa No. 135 Newton No. 142 Wellington No. 150 Douglass No. 151 Active No. 158 Oxford No. 165 Mulvane No. 201 Fulton No. 210 Sincerity No. 214

Lodge Walnut City No. 215 . . . Hiattville No. 216 Peace No. 243 Stafford No. 252 Morton No. 258 Unity No. 273 Emerald No. 289 Albert Pike No. 303 St. Thomas No. 306 Napthah No. 310 Hancock No. 311 Caney No. 324 Kincaid No. 338 Narka No. 349 Derby No. 365 Macksville No. 371 Buffalo No. 379 Benedict No. 403 Ensign No. 413 Perry No. 415 Minneola No. 431 Bestor G. Brown No. 433 Overland Park No. 436 . Enterprise No. 437 Bendena No. 440 Johnson No. 441 Masonic Home No. 450 .

Year.

,15

O U T S T A N D I N G LODGES There were twenty-eight Lodges receiving the Outstanding Lodge Award for 1976-1977. They were: Lodge Albert Pike No. 303 Anthem No. 284 Arcana No. 31 Ashlar No. 344 Atwood No. 164 Bestor G. Brown No. 433 Cyrus No. 288 Delaware No. 96 Dwight No. 374 Hancock No. 311 Harper No. 206 Haysville No. 112

Master James O. Foster Stanley E. Schmitt David E. !French â&#x20AC;¢. . . . Clarence E. Crowl Kenneth R. Smith Norman L. Stubbs Howard H. Hizer Conrad D. Jennings Brian A. Barkan Royal B. Brown Larry E. Gelvin Harold T. Reese

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Hiawatha No. 35 LaFayette No. 16 Larned No. 167 Lawrence No. 6 Lebo No. 152 Millbrook No. 281 Mound City No. 33 Roger E. Sherman No. 369 Sabetha No. 162 Solomon City No. 105 Spivey No. 347 Spring Hill No. 56 Unity No. 273 Walnut City No. 215 Wellington No. 150 Wyandotte No. 3

159

Gilbert V. Grouse Roger G. Smith Richard C. Barstow Marion R. Smith William S. Goodwin Robert W. Wanker David A. Wakefield James E. Roberts Kreg L. Johnson Richard W. Carlson Lee Vangeson Jessie R. Davis Stanley A. Combs Terry W. Conrad Dale D. Hall Horace M. Kreeger

O U T S T A N D I N G MASONS There were thirty-nine Master Masons who were honored as Outstanding Masons for 1976. They were: Name David P. Aday •. Elmer F. Anderson Omar I. Armstrong*Leonard F. Arnett Royal B. Brown Ralph C. Cunningham A. Ray Charlton Paul L. DeGood Benjamin Dowell Robert E. Dreith Karl W. Ernest Walter A. Fiorucci • Gleed Q. Gronquist Dale D. Hall Earl C. Hamblin Charles M. Hanson Harvey L. Henderson C. Lester Houghton Herbert L. Jones William D. Lairmore Clarence W. Little Clarence B. Murphy Austin Neifert Eldon G. Nicholson Stanley J. North R. Allen Orton L. Leroy Peterson J. Wayne Pipkin '. . Clifford A. Ramsey Harry L. Reese E. Merle Rogers

Lodge Saqui No. 160 Cyrus No. 288 West Gate No. 438 Hartford No. 193 Hancock No. 311 . .Quinter No. 14" Scammon No. 351 St. Francis No. 404 Robinson No. 159 Farmers No. 166 Salina No. 60 Arma No. 408 Farmers No. 166 Wellington No. 150 Bestor G. Brown No. 433 Prudence No. 100 Satanta No. 446 Jamestown No. 227 Lawrence No. 6 Hugoton No. 406 Wakarusa No. 402 Harper No. 206 Glen Elder No. 294 Olathe No. 19 Staffordville No. 395 Belle Plaine No. 173 Burdick No. 429 Morton No. 258 St. Thomas No. 305 Albert Pike No. 303 Delphian No. 44

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Charles G. Smith Walter R. Smith Merle C. Spangler Frank Strickler Carl Underwood Charles A. Weaver Olice B. Williams John W. Willey, Jr

March

Lebo Johnson Kansas Barney North Star Belleville Keystone Solomon City

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

152 441 307 279 168 129 102 105

After the above awards and certificates had been presented, the Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W.'. William F. Mcintosh, introduced M-'- W-'- Cliarles F. Adams, Past Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Nebraska. M . ' . W-'- Brother Adams gave the key-note address, outlining the procedures that the Grand Lodge of England uses to invite certain qualified persons in society to pe:ition a Masonic Lodge for the Degrees of Masonry. This talk was extremely interesting and was intently followed by all in attendance. The theme of the message was that good men should never be left wanting or knowing hew to join Freemasonry. After the address, much discussion was obser\'ed among the attendees on this important subject. It was well received. The 1976 Awards Luncheon was adjourned with a prayer by Bro.'. Carl Carrier, CSrand Chaplain. R E F R E S H M E N T T O LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Refreshment to Labor at 1:30 p.m., with M . ' . W.'. Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, presiding.

Y O U T H LEADERS I N T R O D U C E D The Grand Master introduced to the delegates the three principal "^'outh Leaders of Kansas Masonic Orders sponsored by the Masonic Lodges. They were: Miss Roxana Johnson, Grand Worthy Advisor, Rainbow for Girls; Miss Kathy Lawson, Grand Bethel Queen, Job's Daughters; Bro.'. Dave Stout, State Master Councilor, Order of DeMolay. Each of the above Youth Leaders were given the opportunity to speak to the Craft about their orders and activities. Of deep particular interest was the address of Brother Stout which dealt with continued support of DeMola>' and Youth Orders by the symbolic Lodges. Brother Stout is a member of Fra.nk S. Land Chapter, Order of DeMolay; and a member of Hays Lodge No. 195. The Grand Master remarked to the delegates that Brother Stout had just been Raised to the Degree of Master Mason on 7 March 1977.

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161

BRO.'. DAVID STOUT

State Master Councilor of K ansas, Order of D eM olay

CONFERAL OF DEMOLA Y DEGREE After the address of the State Master Councilor, Frank S. Land Chapter, Order of D eMolay, from K a nsas City, K ansas, proceeded to confer the DeMolay D egree upon a Candidate for the viewing pleasure of th'e assembled d elegates. When the work had been completed, a thunderous applause broke out for these young M en who are the future of the M asoni c Order and D eMolay. RES U MPTION OF REPORTS The Grand L odge proceeded to resume committee reports at 2: 30 p.m.

REPORT OF THE TOTAL YOU TH COMMITTEE

To the M: . W :. Grand Lodge of A .F. & A.M. of Kansas: It has been the purpose and aim of this T ota l Youth C ommittee to work towa rds increasing harmony and strength among our three youth organizations - D eMolay, R a inbow and Job's D aughters. It is our purpose too, to make Kansas M asons more aware of these young men a nd women and what they a re doing.

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Grand Master Walker presented DeMolay $950.00 and each girls group $300.00 with the stipulation the funds be used only by the state youth heads to assist them in the performance of their duties. It is the aim of this committee in the future to help establish, an many other Grand Jursidictions already have, a youth foundation. This committee strongly recommends that the amount of appropriations to our youth organizations be increased from $1,500.00 to $7,500.00. This increase would be less than 10^ per Mason in Kansas. This increase would be distributed under the supervision of this committee dividing the amount among the three organizations proportionate to their needs. T h e youth organizations have been contacted and have responded with suggestions as to how they might spend the money were it available. The members of this committee sincerely thank our Grand Master for the privilege of serving him and the Grand Lodge of Kansas. In closing, we urge every Kansas Mason to attend every DeMolay, Rainbow and Job's Daughters meeting and activity possible because you've just seen what these young men and women are doing. Fraternally submitted, JiMMiE KING, Chairman ROY JOHNSON DURWARD C. D A N I E L S O N M E R L E BRADLEY W I L L I A M BOGUE

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R E P O R T O F PUBLIC S C H O O L C O M M I T T E E To the M-'-

W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

Your Public Schools Committee is pleased to report that we met four times during the year to formulate and place in action the program for the year. Support was given by each member of the committee and a unanimous vote was obtained on all decisions which were presented to the local lodges. Feeling the necessity to place the name of Masonry before the public school students, we purchased the Declaration of Independence with the Masonic Emblem and the pictures of the state flags thereon. These were purchased already framed in order that the work would be uniform throughout the Grand Jurisdiction. District Deputy and Master of the local lodges were asked to place these in each public junior and senior high school in the state of Kansas in which permission could be obtained. The local lodges were asked to contribute the purchase price for each document which they placed. The committee sponsored the High School Senior Essay contest. We chose the topic, "Public Schools in the Next Century." We allotted $800.00 for the first prize; second prize $500.00; third prize $200.00; fourth prize $50.00. One girl and one boy was winner for each prize. Three "Honorable Mentions," were awarded to girls and three to boys. The winners of the "Essay" contest were: FEMALE: 1st prize — Loris Goltz, Topeka. 2nd prize — Carol Grabel, Lansing. 3rd prize — Jude Pringle, Tribune. 4th prize — Pamela Shearer, Lenora. MALE; 1st prize — Alan Weiser, Phillipsburg. 2nd prize — Danny F. Archibald, Almena. 3rd prize — Scott Vandervoort, Walnut. 4th prize — Eric Bynun, Kansas City. Honorable Mention were: Kelly Margrave, Mulberry; Connie Rogers, Plainville; Shirley Fousc, Belpre. Lee Valaque, Wichita; Paul Swank, Meriden; Chris Woods, Garden City. The Public Schools Committee encouraged local lodges to participate iri American Heritage-Public Schools Month. Letters were sent encouraging Masters of local lodges to participate in both the "Essay Contest" and "American Heritage Month." Each letter presented ideas and aids of these programs. RECOMMENDATIONS We recommend that the Public Schools Committee be a separate committee and that the American Heritage should be included with the duties of the committee. We recommend that one member of the committee be retained for a second year. This would eliminate confusion and bring continuity to the committee.

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Since we now have a sufficient number of state entries in the essay contest we recommend that the dual prizes be now eliminated and a larger sum be allotted to each prize offered. T h e number of prizes could be extended to six. We believe that the Public Schools Committee must place the njime of Masons before the people. In order to do this we recommend that the Public Schools Committee be funded a budget of $20,000 a year. Unless the committee can be funded properly we would recommend that the name be clianged to, "Scholarship Fund." We recommend that the Grand Lodge continue to support the Public Schools Committee activities as they have supported them in the past. We express our thanks for the excellent support of our Grand l^laster. Most Worshipful Ralph D. Walker and the assistance and work of our Grand Secretary, Albert O. Arnold, Jr.; and David L. Recob, Assistant Grand Secretary. We gratefully acknowledge our State Essay Judges, Royal B. Brown; Dr. George L. Cleland; and Floyd S. Ecord, P.G.M. Also all those who participated in making the committee activities a success. We thank our Most Worshipful Grand Master for the privilege a n d ' h o n o r of ser\'ing the Craft in this important assignment. We must not hide the true principles of Masonry. T h e candle must be on top of the bushel. Masonry must go forth as a light to the world. Wc are a "light" Brethren. May we "light" the way for others. Respectfully and Fraternally submitted, CONRAD F . J O H N S O N , Chairman CHESTER T . KELSEY J O H N A. SCHOWALTER

RoLLiN B. A S H L E Y BENFORD E . S M I T H

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TELLERS A P P O I N T E D M . ' . W.'. Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master, requested the Grand Secretary to read the roll of Tellers who had been appointed to supervise the election of Grand Officers for 1977-1978. As their names were called, the following Brothers assembled West of the Altar to be charged and receive election materials: W.". W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W... W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.

Name Lloyd D. Cooper, Chairman Denzel A. Rybolt John J. Ryan Wayne L. Torneden Harley D. Schlotterbeck David M. King Lee H. Albin Vernon C. Dennett Harry K. Stites Robert W. Carlson Julian H. McWhirter, Jr James W. Nelson . .' Henry L. Post James R. Barnhart Frank H. Houck

Lodge Topeka No. 17 Ottawa No. 18 Carbondale No. 70 Eureka No. 88 Woodson No. 121 Hays No. 195 Norton No. 199 Clinton No. 233 Ionic No. 254 Unity No. 273 Hancock No. 311 Dwight No. 374 Natoma No. 390 St. Francis No. 404 Satanta No. 446

The Tellers were issued official ballot forms and proceeded to distribute them. When balloting was completed the Tellers withdrew to tabulate the ballots and give their report upon completion of the tabulation. . MASONIC SERVICE A S S O C I A T I O N O F T H E U N I T E D STATES ANNUAL R E P O R T , 1976 To the M-'- W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Masonic Service Association of the United States, working with at the Veterans Hospital in Topeka, is pleased to make this report We visited 180 Masonic Brethren of which 143 were discharged, and 23 are still in the hospital. One hundred sixty-two of these were from Kansas, and 58 were from Topeka Masonic Lodges, from 6 other states.

patients of 1976. 14 died patients 18 were

We participated in all activities of the hospital including two Monte-Carlo nights for the open wards and two carnivals for the closed wards. We furnished prizes and gifts for events. January 3, we served cofffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. This was done by the Square and Compass Club. On January 19, I was admitted to the Memorial Hospital for operation on my back. February 7, the Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. February 19, I was discharged from Memorial Hospital. March 6, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. March 11, Wilbur Love and I went to dinner with 5 outpatients. After dinner, they came to my home for cookies and pop, and I showed them colored slides of Mexico. March 12, Grand Lodge Banquet was held at which I received an Award as an outstanding Mason of Kansas for 1975. On March 27, I attended a bean supper by Job's Daughters. April 23, the carnival was held at the hospital in Building 24. April 28, I

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took a patient to the optometrist for a checkup. May 1, the Square and Compass Club served cookies and coffee to the patients in Building 3. May 1, I was invited to Building 6 for an Open House. May 21, I was admitted to Memorial Hospital with a very high fever. June 3, the Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. June 5, I was discharged from Memorial Hospital. June 30, I received an Award of Merit from the Masonic Service Association for ten years of service. August 21, we served ice cream to 90 patients in Building 6, and served ice cream to 90 patients in building 9. September 21, we attended the VAVS meeting. October 2, the Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to the patients in Building 3. October 16, to October 23, I went to Hawaii with the Arab Shrine. November 6, the Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. November 7, I took a patient home from the hospital. November 17, we gave a patient $5.00 so he could go on an outing with other patients. November 19, the Grand Master visited the hospital. November 22, I showed colored slides of Hawaii to patients in Building 6. November 24, I showed colored slides of Hawaii to patients in Building 91C, and on November 28, to those in 91B. December 4, the Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. December 6, I met with the Ladies of the Social Order of the Beauceant in regard to a Christmas dinner for 100 outpatients. December 7, we helped the patients in Building 6 decorate for the holidays. December 19, we were asked to help with a Christmas Party for 100 patients who live in the community and would not have a Christmas otherwise. The party was scheduled at the Downtown Masonic Temple, 14th and Van Buren. The Ladies of the Social Order of the Beauceant served a turkey dinner. Masonic Service gave each patient a gift. Entertainment was furnished by patients from the hospital. The Masonic Service is grateful to the Grand Lodge, Orient Lodge 51, and the Square and Compass Club for their participation in financing our project. We have 17 volunteers working for the Masonic Service Association at this time, and we hope to recruit more volunteers this year. Fraternally submitted, HARLEY H E N R Y , SR.,

Field Agent, Masonic Association

Sermce

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R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E O N C H A R T E R E D LODGES AND LODGES U. D. To the M-'- W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas:

There has been very little work this year for this committee and things have been uneventful other than one consolidation. A request by Long Island Lodge No. 231 of Long Island, Kansas, made a request to be consolidated with Naphtali Lodge No. 310 of Almena, Kansas. All of this being submitted in accordance with provisions of Section 8, Article I X of the Constitution. . The proceedings appear to be regular and the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Ralph .D. Walker, by virtue of his power and authority vested in him, duly elected and installed Grand Master of the Most Worship Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas declared the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Naphtali Lodge No. 310 A.F. & A.M. located at Almena, Kansas. T h e effective date of this consolidation was April 30, A.D. 1976. Other than this consolidation this has been an uneventful year for this committee. The Grand Master has ordered consolidation of three other lodges. We do wish to thank the Grand Master for giving us the opportunity to serve the Grand Lodge. Respectfully submitted, FRED A. T U R P I N , Chairman DAVID E . CASEY R A Y M O N D H . HA-iTDEN MARTIN F . LOGAN ALFRED H . SLOUGH

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REPORT OF C O M M I T T E E ON TRIALS AND P U N I S H M E N T S To the M-'.

W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & AM.

Kansas:

Charges against three brethren were received by the committee.

Charges were entertained against a brother based upon plea of guilty to three felony counts of the thfet of over $50.00. He did not plead or respond to the notice of trial and triall was held before a member of the committee after which the committee examined the transcript and found by unanimous verdict that the brother was guilty and voted unanirriously for expulsion.

Charges were entertained against a brother based upon his plea of guilty of a felony count of receiving stolen property, namelyy two CB radios. H e did not plead or respond to the notice of trial and trial was held before a member of the commitee, the lodge being represented by counsel, and transcript of proceeding prepared and submitted to the committee. By unanimous verdict, the brother was found guilty and voted unanimously for expulsion.

Charges have been entertained against a brother for violating the oath of the Third Degree by having illicit affairs with wife of a brother and for transactions under an alias or false name. There has been a plea of not guilty but trial has not been held due to diffficulties in scheduling trial. This file will be returned for delivery to the incoming committee. Respectfully submitted, M.'M.'.

W.'. ROBERT D . CAPI.INGER W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY

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R E P O R T OF C O M M I T T E E ON MEMORIAL MARKERS To the M-'.

W-'-

Grand

Lodge

of A.F.

& A.M.

Kansas:

The following PGM Grave Markers have been Dedicated and Consecrated to the continuance of the Life and Spirit of R-"- W . ' . - R o b e r t E. Ferguson. Date of Dedication Year of Service February 7Â» 1976 1906 February 7, 1976 1927 April 10, 1976 1956 A u g u s t 11, 1976 1940 October 19, 1976 1892 November 4, 1976 1937 November 4, 1976 1912 November 4, 19761925 November 15, 1976 1945 November 18, 1976 1873-74 November 18, 1976 1933 December 3, 1976 1864-65 December 3, 1976 1871-72 December 3, 1976 1868-70 December 3, 1976 1936 December 27, 1976 1902

Date of Death Name and Lodge Cemetery Membership 7-29-1938 Thomas L. Bond John H. Brown No. 216 Gypsum Hill 4-24-1941 Charles N. Fowler Memorial Park Salina No. 60 Karl J. Baumgartner 8-28-1973 Goodland Goodland No. 321 A r t h u r H. Strickland 9-29-1971 Highland Park Kaw No. 272 David B. Fuller 5-17-1915 Fidelity No. 106 Greenwood County Charles B. Erskine 6-01-1951 Preston No. 283 Cimarron William E . Hutchison 4-05-1952 Valley View Santa Fe No. 312 Charles A. Loucks 12-28-1960 Emerald No. 289 Larkin Harry D. Evans 5-16-1952 Eureka No. 88 Pleasanton Owen A. Basset 7-19-1896 Acacia No. 9 Oak Hill George 0 . Foster 10-03-1942 Lawrence No. 6 Memorial Park Jacob Saqui 6-14-1867 Washington No. 5 Mt. Vernon John M. Price 10-30-1900 Washington No. 5 Oak Hill John H. Brown 3-12-1893 King Solomon No. 10 Mt. Muncie James H. Wendorff 6-07-1949 King Solomon No. 10 Mt. Muncie Thomas E. Dewey 6-09-1906 Benevolent No. 98 Abilene

Location SaJina Kansas Salina Kansas Goodland Kansas Kansas City Kansas Eureka Kansas Cimarron Kansas Garden City Kansas Larkin Kansas Pleasanton Kansas Lawrence Kansas Lawrence Kansas Atchison Kansas Atchison Kansas Leavenworth Kansas Leavenworth Kansas Abilene Kansas

BY T H E GRAND LODGE F . & A.M. OF W A S H I N G T O N August 21, 1976 George C. Kenyon 4-13-1919 Seattle 1889 Benevolent No. 98 Washington (PGM emblem engravd on head stone) BY T H E GRAND LODGE OF T H E M O S T ANCIENT AND HONORABLE SOCIETY OF F. & A.M. FOR T H E STATE OF R H O D E ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS November 17, 1976 William L. Burdiek 6-11-194G Providence 1915 Lawrence No. 6 Swan Point Rhode Island B Y T H E GRAND LODGE F . & A.M. OF CALIFORNIA December 20, 1976 Jacob D. Rush 10-26-1904 San Diego 1876 Rising Sun No. 8 Mt. Hope California T h e Grand Secretary of South Carolina A-F.M. requested information concerning the marlcing of Past Grand Master's graves. This owing to the reason they are contemplating a like program. This information was forwarded. Respectfully submitted, G L E N N L . K N A P P , Chairman G L E N N EASTLACK M . . W . . CARROLL C . ARNETT M. SCOTT K N O C H , J R .

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TELLERS R E P O R T W.'- Lloyd D. Cooper, Chairman of the Teller Committee, reported to M.'. W-'. Ralph D. Walker that the committee had tabulated the official ballots, and that the following Brothers had been elected as Grand Lodge Officers for the ensuing year: Grand Deputy Grand Grand Grand Grand

Master Grand Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary

William F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert W. Nolan Art;; F. Warren Starn:; William E. Montgomery' Albert O. Arnold, Jr.

Each of the above accepted the office to which elected, and the committee was discharged with a word of thanks from the Grand Master. LABOR T O R E F R E S H M E N T The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from Labor to Refreshment at 4:15 p.m., to be called on again at 8:30 a.m., 12 March 1977. ALL MASONIC BANQUET The All Masonic Banquet commenced at 6:30 p.m., Friday, 12 March 1977, in the banquet room of Century II auditorium, with over 950 persons in attendance. Brother Carl Carrier, Grand Chaplain, gave the op'Jning prayer. Pre dinner music was provided by the Wichita Theatre Organ Society ( W . T . O . ) , on the magnificent Wichita Wurlitzer Organâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;formally, the Times Square New York Paramount Theatre Organ from 1926 to 1964, when it was sold and shipped to California. In early 1968, W.T.O. purchased the organ and had it shipped to Wichita. On February 28, 1968, while in storage, a fire- totally destroyed the organ. W.T.O. members have spent more than 12,000 hours restoring the 66,000 pound organ to its present mint condition. It has a computerized sound combination system to cnablf: the player musician to capture any desired sound. There are less than six organs like it in the entire world. The beautiful music coming from this giant organ was indeed delighftul. A delicious dinner of Bar-B-Qued Steak; Baked Potato; and creamed Broccoli; mixed with a fresh garden salad and hot rolls, headed the meal for this event. After dinner, M.'. W.'. Ralph D. Walker, proceeded to commence the highlight activities of the evening. He began the events with introduction of Past Grand Masters Widows, represented by Mrs. Otto Souders, widow of P.G.M. Otto Souders, who was Grand Master in 1936. Mrs. Souders was the only P.G.M. widow present. She received a warm applause after her introduction. Next, the Grand Master introduced his distinguished guests and their ladies, followed by the heads of Kansas appendant and concordant bodies, and their ladies or husbands. Other singular introductions were made by the Grand Master who recognized several other persons in the audience. The Grand Master asked all Outstanding Masons for 1976-1977 to p'lease stand and be recognized. Then, he asked the Otstanding Lodges for 1976-1977, represented by the Master that year, to please stand for recognition. Lodges

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that received the Trice-Robinson award for 1976-1977 were likewise recognized. The Committee on Total Youth Chaired by W-'. Jimmy D. King, introduced and presented the Scholarship Award Winners for 1976-1977. They were: GIRLS DIVISION: First Place. Loris Goltz, Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka. Second Place. Carol Grabel, Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, Lansing. Third Place. Jude Pringle, Horace Lodge No. 352, Tribune. Fourth Place. Pamela Shearer,, Lenora Lodge No. 181, Lenora. BOYS D I V I S I O N : First Place. Alan Weiser, Phillipsburg No. 184, Phillipsburg. Second Place. Danny F. Archibald, Naphtali Lodge No. 310, Almena. Third Place. Scott Vandervoot, Erie Lodge No. 76, Walnut. Fourth Place. Eric Bynun, Delaware Lodge No. 96, Kansas City. After the above winners were introduced, a round of applause was given for their achievement. Each who was present was presented with a certificate of participation and award received. The Grand Master stated that due to circumstances beyond his control, there would be no distinguished service award for 1976-1977. However, he announced two very important personal awards he had chosen to present to a distinguished Grand Lodge officer in the appointive line, and to the Most Outstanding Kansas Mason. He named as "Outstanding Grand Lodge Officer," Dr. Robert G. Jackson, DDS., who served as Assistant Grand Tyler. The Grand Master remarked that he had never found Brother Jackson to be too tired to drive across Kansas to hustle him from airport to. airport, or wherever his destination would bring or take him. He mentioned that Brother Jackson had acted for him on many occasions, and then on many other occasions accorripanied him across the state to help drive or simply provide company for an otherwise long and lonely journey. He thereupon presented Brother Jackson, a Past Master of Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, a beautiful wall plaque in token of his sincere appreciation for a job well done. A warm applause was given as the plaque passed hands. After a few words of deep appreciation and thanks, Brother Jackson returned to his table. The Grand Master stated that in his opinion to be named "Outstanding Kansas Mason" belonged to the hardest working mason in Kansas. He named Right Worshipful John L Heckert, Past Master of Ottawa Lodge No 18, and the Area Coordinator, Area V, as his choice for "Outstanding Mason in Kansas." He extorted the valuable work and the many long hours of close personal contact with Lodges who were considering consolidation with other Lodges, which were investigated by Brother Heckert as a special project for Grand Lodge and the Grand Master. He mentioned that Brother Heckert also visited Lodges that needed a boost in morale and a shot of enthusiasm to get them moving ahead and out of ritualistic ruts. He cited Brother Heckert as being the moving force behind a dynamic campaign being undertaken to rejuvenate Lodges to achieve ritualistic proficiency and self pride through measures used by him to restore his own Lodge when he was Master in 1975. He then presented Brother Heckert

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with a wall plaque in token of his sincere appreciation for a job well done. For the first time, those that knew him, discovered he had nothing to say, since he was moved with so much emotion from this introduction by the Cirand Master. Warm and sincere applause greeted him as the plaque changed hands. The Grand Master then delivered an interesting address in summing up his term as Grand Master. He paid particular thanks to his family, his. employees, and those that supported .him during his five long years in the Grand Lodge line. He paid particular thanks to his lady Cathy for her love and support of him during those five years and more especially during the past year as Grand Master. At the conclusion of his short talk, a thunderous appilause broke out into a standing ovation for him. At about the time that the applause was winding down, a "shout" from the rear of the room from Right Worshipful Don L. Dicks, Area Coordinator, Area V I I I , broke the din with a request to approach the Grand East and the speakers rostrum. The Grand Master granted the request to come forward. Brother Dicks, Past Master of Cyrus Lodge No. 288, accompanied by Brother John L. Heckert, now fully recovered from his earlier appearance on the stage, made their way to the speakers place where they proceeded to present to the Grand Master their own version of a "Grand Masters ANifard" from his Grand Lodge Officers. A comical cartoon type card shown in drawings was presented to the Grand Master showing him in several stages and phases of being the Grand Master during his term of office. It bor; the signatures of the Grand Lodge Officers who had served for him in various sections entitled with' their particular functions. It was evident that the Grand Master enjoyed this display of affection from his Officers, and the antics of his two Area Coordinators acting in behalf of the Grand Lodge Officers and Craft in particular. As the Grand Master accepted the award, much applause and light laughter came from the viewing audience. The Grand Master announced that with this award, the banquei; was terminated for the official portion. He then announced the evenings entertainment would be provided by a group called "The Main Event" a musical group from Denver, Colorado. After about an hour of good music and songs, the diners were dismissed with a closing prayer from the Grand Chaplain. Fellowship and friendly associations then took place in the several rooms and floors of the Holiday Inn Plaza Motel by the delegates and Grand ILodge Officers. R E F R E S H M E N T T O LABOR Grand Lodge resumed labor on the Third Degree at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, resuming receipt of Committee Reports. R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E ON F O R E I G N R E L A T I O N S To the M.'.

W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

So much correspondence has reached the desk of your Committee on Foreign Relations that we cannot discuss all of it in this brief report; however, the following excerpts may interest you. The Grand Lodge of Tamaulipas, Tampico, Mexico informs us that: as a result of the political turmoil in Argentina, the Grand Lodge (or some mem-

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bers thereof) could be endangered. Tamaulipas appealed to the head of the government of Argentina and were apparently, in some measure, successful. We hope to receive "more light" on this problem from the Conference of Grand Masters of North America or the Masonic Service Association. We received notice that the Grand Lodge of the State of El Potosi, Mexico, deemed it expedient to "indict, try and expel for always" three "Venerable Brothers." We quote a paragraph from a letter received from the Grand Lodge of Guanabara, Brazil: "With reference to the "affair" Grand Lodge of Chile versus State Grand Lodges in Mexico, we have to inform you that actually there was a suspension of Masonic relations between those Potences, but a prompt and efficient interference of the Inter-American Masonic Confederation, with the direct participation of the Grand Loja da Guanabara, solved completely the problems for the sake of our Universal MASONRY." From M-'- W-'- Warren A. Ackerman, Grand Master of Masons in New Mexico, we received the following â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "Fraternal relations with the Grand Lodges of Cosmos (Chihuahua) Mexico were discontinued by the Grand Lodge of New Mexico on March 17, 1975." "After considerable correspondence, a meeting was arranged in the Scottish Rite Temple, El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, August 28, 1976, with those persons attending who are listed below (and here he listed nine officers of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico and five from Cosmos.) Both' Grand Masters expressed the opinion that their wish was to enjoy again the fraternal recognition and harmonious relations which had existed for so many years. "Following a detailed discussion which corrected former misunderstandings due to language barriers and differences in customs. Grand Masters Eduardo Vidal Loya and Warren A. Ackerman each pledged mutual cooperation and Brotherly love. "Thus recognition has been restored with peace and hermony prevailing, and with the endorsement of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico Board of Directors." Your Committee selected this correspondence because all of the involved Grand Lodges are recognized by the Grand Lodges of Kansas. Most Worshipful Grand Master, I move that the report of the Committee on Foreign Relations be accepted. Fraternally submitted, J O H N C U N N I N G H A M , Chairman J A M E S E . ZIMMERMAN M . ' . W... ROBERT H . ARNOLD

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C O M M I T T E E ON BICENTENNIAL

To the M.'.

W.'.

Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

This report shall be the last and final report from your special bicentennial committee. Our venture has been completed. On 15 May 1976, the Grand Lodge rededicated Smithton Lodge No. 1; Leavenworth Lodge No. 2; and Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, with official bicentennial plaques. On 11 October 1976, at Goodland, Kansas, the Grand Lodge erected and dedicated special tri-state bicentennial plaques for Colorado-Kansas-Nebraska Grand Lodges, in the East-West lanes of the road-side parks of 1-70, with grand representatives from those jurisdictions officiating. On 15 November 1976, Xenia Lodge No. 47 was rededicated by the Grand Lodge. The special communications portion of this annual proceedings book has a detailed description of the above celebrations in full detail under the above dates. There are still many, many, bronze and silver coins, car and window decals, and rubber stamps, that can be purchased from the Grand Secretary, should any person or Lodges desire to do so. We would like to move these items to a zero basis in 1977. We recommend that any funds left over from sale of bicentennial items be used to defray any and all costs of said items procured in execution of the bicentennial program. This committee would like to extend a sincere appreciation to members of the Grand Lodge Staff, the Craft, and general public at large, who assisted us in completion of our project. We would like to thank you, M.". W-". Grand Master for giving us the opportunity to serve this Grand Lodge in our capacity for our nation's bicentennial birthday, our first 200 years. For each of us, it was a most pleasant experience.

Fraternally submitted, JAMES L . W I T H E R S , LARRY L . ALGOTT ROGER S. SEIGEL DAMON M . GRIMES VAN DOUBEK

Chairman

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R E P O R T O F T H E T E M P L E B U I L D I N G AND RE-MODELING COMMITTEE To the M:. W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Article 2-124 D of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge provides that the Committee on Temple Building and Re-modeling 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 the major re-modeling of existing buildings including the financing of such projects. The following projects have ben recommended by the committee and have been approved by the Grand Master: 1. Cornerstone Lodge No. 219, Little River, Kansas. Approved purchase of Ground Floor of present Lodge Building. 2. Eureka Lodge No. 88, Pleasanton, Kansas. Approved Construction of new Lodge Temple. 3. Deleware Lodge No. 96, Kansas City, Kansas. Approved Sale of property and the purchase of location for new temple. 4. Patmos Lodge No. 97, El Dorado, Kansas. Approved construction of. new Temple. 5. Polar Star Lodge No. 130, Netawaka, Kansas. Approved sale of vacant lot. 6. Oneida Lodge No. 323, moved into their new quarters January 19, 1977. 7. Seabrook Lodge No. 385, moved into new quarters January 11, 1977. Several building and re-modeling projects have been approved in previous years and are now in the process of completion, others have plans pending and are proceeding in an orderly manner. Cornerstone and Dedication ceremonies have been held and are reported in the Annual Proceedings. Our Committee has been pleased to have served our Grand Master in this capacity. Respectfully submitted, H. JACKSON STATON, Chairman DONALD E . VOCHATZER GERALD L . ANDERSON H E R L A N S. M C N I N C H KENNETH WHITE

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R E P O R T OF T H E C O M M I T T E E ON P U B L I C A T I O N S To the M.'. We have contributors deadline for poses of The

W-'. Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

been disappointed that despite the constant urging of the Editor, have consistently failed to submit their copy by the designated meeting the scheduled date of mailing. One of the principal purKansas Mason is to promote the Grand Lodge programs.

If the Grand Officers and Committee Chairmen fail to inform the editor of coming events or programs, they are not utilizing this medium of communication for the purpose it was intended. We respectfully request that all copy be in the hands of the editor by the 10th of the month preceeding the iJate of publication. There has certainly been a serious failure to communicate when the editor does not learn of an important event until he receives a copy of the Grand Secretary's minutes from one to six weeks after the event has occurred. This Committee was involved in an additional assignment the pai.t year. The Grand Master wished to have published in the two largest newspapers in the state, a supplement relevant to Freemasonry written from the perspective of a non Mason. He employed a public relations firm in Wichita for this purpose. The editor was charged with the responsibility of providing interesting material for the use of the writer in composing the supplement. Also, to edit the copy to avoid the publication of unethical or distorted copy. An eight page supplement was printed and approximately 175,000 copies were distributed in November by the Wichita Eagle and Topeka Daily Capital. T h e supplement was condensed into six pages and was included in the December issue of The Kansas Mason, which increased the distribution to approximately 250,000. At the 118th Annual Communication, held in Wichita, March 8-9, 1974, the Grand Lodge voted a per capita increase of $1 per member, with the assurance that The Kansas Mason would be mailed to every member of a Kansas Lodge. The proposed budget of the Grand Secretary, which was printed in the February issue, indicates he estimates the publication would cost $31,000 in 1977. Your Committee has no way of confirming this figure as we do not receive an itemized statement of expenditures. We feel that it would be beneficial if every Chairman would receive a quarterly s t a t e r ^ n t of expenditures related to the programs administered by their Committee. Assuming that the 1977 estimate is accurate, the increase in per capita authoiized in 1975 has resulted in an additional sum of $46,000 to be used for purposes other than The Kansas Mason. In addition, the Postal forms which are charged to the expense of publishing The Kansas Mason, provide invaluable information of address changes. This is especially true that our recoi-ds are now carried in a computer in St. Louis. In closing we express our personal grief in the death of our friend jmd coworker, W-'. Fred E. Pechin, whose contributions to Kansas Masonry were immeasurable.

Respectfully submitted, BEN W . GRAYBILL, P.G.M.,

Chairman

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REPORT OF THE CHURCH-LODGE C O M M I T T E E To the M-'â&#x20AC;˘ W-'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas:

The following is a report of the Church-Lodge Relations Committee for the year of 1976-77. In the best interests of the Craft, the people and between Freemasonry and the association of the religions of the world the Church-Lodge Committee offers the following suggestions; 1. That Local Lodges be encouraged to participate with their attendance in the annual observance of St. John the Baptist Day to be held in June. 2. That the office of the Grand Lodge print and mail the Masonic Funeral Brouchers to the Lodge Secretaries in the state of Kansas as correspondence is mailed through out the year. T h e Brouchures could be mailed to the Churches or hand delivered by the Lodge Chaplain. T h e latter saving on postage. T h e Lodge Chaplain would undoubtedly know the Lodge members, Religious Affiliation, and offer an explanation if needed on the Masonic Funeral Brouchure. T h e number of Brouchures sent might be as follows: Small Lodges Five ( 5 ) , medium size Lodges ten (10), and large Lodges twenty to twentyfive (20-25). 3. That each Mason make an effort to attend and work in his local Church which in turn will' increase and strengthen Church-Lodge fellowship in his community. This need not be a committee but each member could achieve this by his dedication and example and a satisfactory relationship will be developed in both areas. The Church-Lodge Relations Committee wishes to express its appreciation to the Grand Master, M- â&#x20AC;˘ W. . Ralph D . Walker, for the opportunity to serve the Grand Lodge in this capacity. Fraternally submitted, C H A R L E S C . BEAMER, A. O L S O N O. JACKSON H. GRAVES P. H E Y M A N , J R .

Chairman

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R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E ON R I T U A L I S T I C W O R K To the M.'. W.'- Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas:

A meeting of the Ritualistic Committee was Held August 13, 1976 in Salina, Kansas. The assignments for the 1977 District meetings were made at this time. T h e format for the District meetings was discsussed and a new format was developed which put more of the Lodge Officers to work. On August 14, 1976, a meeting of the entire lecture staff and tlie Ritualistic Committee met with the Grand Master M. . W. . Ralph D . Walker and the Deputy Grand Master R . ' . W- • William F. Mcintosh in Salina Lodge No. 60. A very fruitful discussion followed concerning the conducting of District meetings. We all benfited from the Grand Master's suggestions. A school was held for all of the Lecturers for the balance of the day to assure uniformity of instruction. The District meetings were held in each of the 64 Districts. T h e meeting! were all scheduled to the convenience of the Districts and the District Deputy Grand Masters. This was an important factor in the attendance at these meetings. Each District must continue to strive to improve attendance at these important meetings. This Committee is indebted to the following Brothers for their dedicated service this year as Lecturers to this Grand Lodge. They are Worshipfuls Earle M. Sitton, Frank T . Moore, Ronald E. White, Harvey Henderson, Lawrence Winegardner, A. Franklin Baldwin, Clifford Ramsey, Clarence W. Sills, Cecil Carter, Durward C. Danielson, Robert Schroeder a n d Dick Haefele. The Trice Robinson Award this year was awarded to the Lodges a n d Masters who qualified by receiving the required number of points. Lodges over 500 members required 20 points while Lodges of under 500 members required 10 points. T h e points were awarded as follows: Unlimited Proficiency card—10 points each. Master's card 5 points each, A card 3 points each and B cards 1 point each. T h e Lodges and Masters were honored at the Awards Luncheon. The policy of the Grand Jurisdiction is that our work be done uniformly throughout the State. T o carry out this policyy, each year District Meetings are held for the purpose of giving instruction in the Work. When a Lodge does not attend its District Meeting, for periodic review of its Work, it is obvious that its work cannot long remain uniform—errors will creep in. Once again, we recommend that serious consideration be giver, toward some sort of disciplinary action in cases of non-attendance without adequate reason or excuse. In this connection we call attention to By-Laws 3-410, 2-311 and 2-127, which collectively empower the Grand Master to convene any such offending Lodge for special instruction by a Lecturer, at the: expense of such Lodge; and we recommend that serious consideration be given toward the exercise of such powers by invoking such Laws. Fraternally submitted, J. FRED W I L L I A M S O N , P.G.M.,

Chairman J O H N E . STOVER WooDROW W . C O L E M A N C. TRAVIS SPENCER

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R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E O N GRAND LODGE LIBRARY To the M-'- W.'. Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas:

Your committee has inventoried and inspected all books and artifacts maintained in the library and are pleased to report that all items are in as good a state and condition as can be reasonably expected. It was our pleasure to be able to "break-' the old code system which for so long confused researchers, whereby a book or particular row of books could be located. We are sure that continued use of this excellent library and museum for reference purposes will greatly enhance any Masons' knowledge on masonry and hold him in awe at the past. We have selected a few books, which we would recommend that the craft read. We want to emphasize that the loan of books for a few days will be carefully examined on a personal basis by the committee before approval is given to withdraw the book. Some books will by necessity, age, or physical condition, be required to remain in the library. Your committee encourages masonic lodges and youth groups sponsored by lodges to visit the library and museum anytime during the week Monday through Friday from 8 o'clock a.m., to 4 : 3 0 o'clock p.m. Reservations and arrangements can be made direct with the Grand Secretary. T h e library has so much history, data, books, photographs, and artifacts on file that it would be impossible for us to list herein this report. " O n e must see it, to believe it." We wish to thank our Grand Master for giving us the opportunity to serve our Grand Lodge and the Craft in this honorable capacity as curators of your library and museum. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT H . ARNOLD, P.G.M., DAVID L . R E C O B

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R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E O N FINANCE To the M-'-

W.'.

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Kansas:

T h e preliminary report for the advance proceedings is hereby respectfully submitted. The attached pages are headed: A recommendation from the Finance Committee Estimated General Fund Revenues Recommended General Fund Appropriations RECOMMENDATION We of the Finance Committe being well aware of the rising costs of operating your Grand Lodge, and finding no way to raise the necessary funds, would like to recommend to the craft a $1.00 increase in our per ca|)ita tax to meet the General Fund Appropriations for the ensuing years. We respectfully submit the following preliminary report with the $1.00 increase for your approval. Fraternally submitted, J O S E P H F . GERSTBERGER, J R . , F. WARREN F . STARNS W. NOLAN ARTZ WILLIAM C H A P M A N ROGER C . WARD

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E S T I M A T E D GENERAL F U N D R E V E N U E S $2.50 per capita on 75,000 members Estimated interest on investments Maintenance York Rite Foundation Transfer to General Fund per By-law 2-302

$187,500.00 18,500.00 $5,500 3,000

8,500.00 9,375.00

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$223,875.00 9,375.00

AVAILABLE FOR A P P R O P R I A T I O N

$214,500.00

R E C O M M E N D E D GENERAL FUND A P P R O P R I A T I O N S Budget Account (salaries, utilities, real estate taxes, retirement pmts., FICA taxes, ins., etc. to operate office) $ Grand Master's Contingent Fund (By-law 2-314) Grand Master's Allowance (By-law 2-306) Grand Secretary's Allowance (By-law 2-306) Grand Secretary's FICA Annual Communication Exyense Annual Communication Expense—Per Diem Annual Communication Expense—Mileage & Expense Grand Master's Apron and Jewel Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-law 2-306) ; Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference Expenses—Grand Lecturer and Asst., Grand Lectures Committee on Ritualistic Work Committee on Masonic Education Committee on Total Youth Public Schools Committee (essay) Committee Allowances (By-law 2-301) Committee on Trials and Punishment (By-law 2-312) Donation—George Washington Nat'l. Memorial Masonic Services Assoc, Dues , ... Printing Annual Proceedings Grand Officers Travel Expense Printing of Kansas Laws of Masonry Stationery and Printing Automobile Expense Postage and Express Distribution of List of Lodges Miscellaneous Expenses Grand Lodge Publications (and Kansas Mason) Replacement of Equiyment, Computerization Updating Records . . Grand Lodge Repair and Maintenance T O T A L R E C O M M E N D E D GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS

74,000.00 4,400.00 800.00 15,000.00 880.00 13,000.00 10,000.00 16,500.00 1,000.00 200,00 1,800.00 3,500.00 750.00 7,000.00 2,000.00 3,500.00 1,300.00 100.00 1,000.00 2,200.00 5,500.00 4,500.00 750.00 2,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 500.00 770.00 20,000.00 9,500.00

$214,500.00

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R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E ON J U R I S P R U D E N C E To the M-'-

W-'. Grand Lodge

of A.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

INTRODUCTION This has been a busy year for the Committee on Jurisprudence and we thank our Grand Master for the opportunity of serving Masonry during the last year. Again, the business of the committee has been carried on primarily by contacts with the Chairman of the committee, who in turn presents the respective matters to the committee members who will report if they interpret the applicable law differently than the chairman. The committee has had a good working relationship. T H E PURPOSE O F T H E C O M M I T T E E R E P O R T T h e Jurisprudence Committee is not intended to be a screening committee advising the Grand Lodge what is good to be enacted in the law or what should not be enacted into law. We do believe that the Grand Master, who has been on the "firing line" for a year of dedicated service to the Craft, should know better than the Jurisprudence Committee what may be for the good of Masonry. We collectively believe that the recommendations of thei Grand Master are entitled to reach the consideration of Grand Lodge in an affirmative posture. We doubt not that your zeal for the institution of Freemasonry will enable you to consider each recommendation on its merits and vote for what you believe to be the best interests of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS A review of the special dispensations granted by our Grand Master indicates that they are all well within his prerogative. We believe he acted correctly in granting a belated dispensation to a man elected as Master who had not previously served as a Warden. It is difficult to understand how a Lodge can fail to be aware of the requirement of By-Law 3-301. Each Master should read and expound the law during his term of office, that none may be ignorant of the requirements of Freemasonry. We recommend that all special dispensations be approved. (Approved.) R E P O R T OF T H E SECRETARY O F T H E COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION In our opinion, the report by the Secretary of the Council of Administration should be detailed enough to let the Grand Lodge know what has been happening since the last Grand Lodge session. It means little to have the approval of the Grand Lodge to a report which doesn't actually detail what has been transpiring during the year. We recommend to all who may serve as Secretary of the Council that the report be detailed enough to apprise Grand Lodge what action has been taken since the last Grand Lodge session. The approval of Grand Lodge will mean something if there is a report sufficiently detailed that the members of Grand Lodge can properly evaluate the action of the

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Council. We recommend that the report of the Council of Administration be approved. (Approved.) RULINGS The situation described by our Grand Master under the paragraph captioned "Rulings" should never happen. The District Deputy Grand Master is a personal representative of the ' Grand Master and how any Lodge can question the appointment of his personal representative by a Grand Master is beyond the reasoning power of this committee to comprehend. We believe that the Grand Master acted expeditiously and correctly in the action he took in connection with Minneola Lodge. We recommend its approval. (Approved.)

G O V E R N I N G C O N S I D E R A T I O N S IN BALLOTING Apparently some Brothers misconstrue the purpose of the ballot box and our Grand Master has requested the Committee on Jurisprudence to draft a By-Law which will make it crystal clear as to the things which should be considered in casting of a ballot on a petition. Conforming to the request of our Grand Master we propose that a new By-Law relating to ballotting as follows: "4-136 B A L L O T T I N G ON A P E T I T I O N . The exercise of the ballot is the duty and privilege of every member of a Masonic Lodge. The ballot either elects or rejects men seeking Masonry. The ballot should never be used to gain revenge or to satisfy personal prejudices. Consideration should relate to the question of whether a petitioner is worthy of admission and whether he would be a credit to the fraternity." We move the adoption of this section of the report and it was the unanimous opinion of the committee that the subject is sufficiently covered in our laws as now written. (M-"- W-'- Richard L. Becker, PGM rose and addressed this proposal with a counter proposal as follows: "I move that By-Law 4-132 be changed as now reads to read as follows: 4-132. LAW SECRECY O F BALLOT T O BE READ IN LODGE. Whenever a ballot is to be cast, the Master shall require the Secretary to read By-Law 4-131, Secrecy of the Ballot, before the ballot is made." The motion Was seconded from the floor. After considerable discussion, pro and con, a vote was taken. Of 317 votes cast, 233 were for the amendment as made by M- â&#x20AC;˘ W-'. Bro. Becker, and 84 were against. The Grand Master declared the amendment sustained as amended by M . ' . W-'- Bro. Becker. The Grand Master directed the Jurisprudence Committee to include the action in their report.") (Approved as amended.)

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R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S NO. I This recommendation by our Grand Master involves By-Law 3-619. You have heard our Grand Master's statement of the problems concernir.g this By-Law and he has recommended the change indicated in his address. We move the adoption of the Grand Master's Recommendation No. 1. (Motion was defeated.) R E C O M M E N D A T I O N NO. II For many years there has been a problem between the Grand Lodge of Kansas and adjoining jurisdiction relative to a man living in Kansas and petitioning a Lodge in another jurisdiction. This has been a problem in the year just closing, as it has in many previous years. Hopefully the recommendation of our Grand Master for a constitutional change will make smoother sailing for each jurisdiction concerned and we recommend that our Grand Masters Recommendation II be adopted. (Approved. To be ratified by Lodges as Constitutional Change.) R E C O M M E N D A T I O N NO. I l l This recommendation by our Grand Master involves By-Law 2-301. The high costs of inflation and purchase of commodities in today's world market speaks for itself and needs little debate. We move that _ By-Law 2-301 be amended to increase the per-capita tax from $4.00 to $5.00 per member to meet actual and unexpected costs for operation of the Grand Lodge. (Motion was defeated.) (W.'. Woodrow Coleman, Secretary of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, rose and made a motion that By-Law 2-310 be changed to delete payment of mileage and per-diem to Lodge Representatives. The motion was seconded by W.'- Conrad F. Johnson, Smithton Lodge No. 1. After considerable discussion the motion was defeated by failure to carry a two-thirds majority.) CONCLUSION We do not expect each Grand Master to be the same as his predecessor. All Grand Masters are individuals, all with different backgrounds and training but with at least one thing in common, a conscientious desire to serve masonry and their Brothers. We commend M- â&#x20AC;˘ W. â&#x20AC;˘ Brother Walker tor his zeal and for his forthrightness. It has been a pleasure to serve him. Respectfully Submitted A R T H U R C . HODGSON. Chairman FORREST D . HAGGARD G. T H O M A S VANBEBBER L E W I S C . CARTER CHARLES F . JONES

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LABOR T O R E F R E S H M E N T The Grand Lodge was then called from Labor to Refreshment at 11:30 hours- a.m. for the public installation of the newly elected and appointed officers. I N S T A L L A T I O N O F GRAND O F F I C E R S With M.". W-"- J. 'Fred Williamson, as Installing Grand Master, assisted by M . ' . W-'. Ben W. Graybill as Installing Marshal; M.'. W-'- Robert H. Arnold as Grand Senior Warden; M-'. W. . Richard D. Kelsey as Grand Junior Warden; M. . W. . Arthur C. Hodgson as Grand Senior Deacon and M-'. W.'. Forrest D. Haggard as Grand Chaplain, the elected and appointed officers for the ensuing year were installed as follows: M-'. W.'. William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master, Clay Center No. 134, 421 Lane St., Clay Center, 67432 R.'. W-'. Chester L. Gilbert, Deputy Grand Master, Topeka No. 17, 3455 Huntoon St., Topeka, 66604 R.". W.'. W. Nolan Artz, Grand Senior Warden, Belle Plaine No. 173, Seneca State Bank, 3193 S. Seneca, Wichita, 67217 R.'. W.'. F. Warren Starns, Grand Junior Warden, Wallace No. 118, Winona, 67764 M- â&#x20AC;˘ W-'. William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse No. 309, 106 N. Main St., Syracuse, 67878 R.'. W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Rosedale No. 333, P.O.Box 1217, Topeka, 66601 W-'. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, Smithton No. 1, 217 South I2th St., Sabetha, 66534 W-'. Ben B. Boyles, Grand Senior Deacon, Keystone No. 102, 1817 West 6th St., Coffeyville, 67337 W-'. James O. Foster, Grand Junior Deacon, Albert Pike No. 303, 3434 Country Club Place, Wichita, 67208 W.'. Robert G. Jackson, Grand Marshal, Wakarusa No. 402, P.O. Box 4214, Topeka, 6604 W.'. Louis E. Kresin, Grand Sword Bearer, Kaw No. 272, 2305 North 45th St., Kansas City, 66104 W-'. Joseph B. Detrixhe, Grand Senior Steward, Prairie Queen No. 176, Ames, 66931 W.'. Jack B. Stairrett, Grand Junior Steward, Alpha No. 282, RR # 3 , Jetmore, 67854 W.'. George E. Gustafson, Grand Pursuivant, Clay Center No. 134, 414 McBrathney St., Clay Center, 67432 W.'. O. D. Mack, Grand Tyler, Greenleaf No. 232, P.O. Drawer 304, Linn, 66953 W.'. Gerald L. Anderson, Assistant Grand Tyler, Galena No. 194, 1000 Dewey Ave., Galena, 66739 D I S T R I C T D E P U T Y GRAND MASTERS AND AREA C O O R D I N A T O R S INSTALLED The District Deputy Grand Masters and Area Coordinators were then formed west of the alter and given the oath of office. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 1977-1978 M . ' . W.'. William F. Mcintosh thanked them for accepting office to which appointed and assured them that he would use them, and have use of their help during his year as Grand Master, and told them it would be impossible to fulfill the duties of his office without their help and support.

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AREA C O O R D I N A T O R S F O R 1977-1978 Area and Name I. John R. Teagarden, LaCygne No. 61, R R # 2 , LaCygene, 66040 II. John E. Masters, Rosedale No. 333,'6120 Grandview, Shawnee Mi:ision, 66202 III. Robert D. Hughes, Marysville No. 9 1 , 1310 Otoe, Marysville, 66508. IV. E. Eugene Puckett, Lawrence No. 6, 824 W. 22d, Lawrence, 66044 V. John L. Heckert, Ottawa No. 18, 218 Maple, Ottawa, 66067 VI. Olice B. Williams, Keystone No. 102, 1322 W. 4th, Coffeyville, 67337 VII. W. Aubrey Rollins, Sunflower No. 86, 3510 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita, 67218 V I I I . Don L. Dicks, Cyrus No. 288, P.O. Box 103, Enterprise, 67441 IX. William D. Ringquist, Gypsum City No. 328, R R # 2 , Gypsum, 67448 X. Dwight A. Burton, Hutchinson No. 445, 2004 N. Harrison, Hutchinson, 67501 XI. Lloyd D. Crall, St. Bernard No. 222, 1915 Hart, Dodge City, 67801 X I I . Rodney G. Bracelin, St. Francis No. 404, St. Francis, 67756 D I S T R I C T D E P U T Y GRAND MASTERS F O R 1977-1978 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Robert L. Guier, Troy No. 55, P.O. Box 325, Troy 66087. Lewis E. Berry, Mackey No. 48, Effingham 66023. Raymond Williams, Jr., Easton No. 45, P.O. Box 126, Easton 66020. Donald F. Werner, Armourdale No. 271, 3220 N. 55th, Kansas City 66104. Clarence W. Sills, Ben Hur No. 322 and Parker No. 341, Parker 66072, Walter V. Maelzer, Stanley No. 444, P.O. Box 92, Stanley 66223. Ralph A. Peatman, Mound City No. 33, P.O. Box 293, Mound City 66056. Ora R. Coyan, Eldora No. 28, Redfield 66769. Benjamin F. Smith, Arcadia No. 329, Rt. # 1 , Mulberry 66756. Robert J. Walker, Galena No. 194, Rt. # 1 , Box 199, Galena 66739. E. Jean Morey, Temple No. 237, P.O. Box 86, McCune 66753. Lester F. Coles, Marmaton No. 245, Moran 66755. WilHs H. Kramer, Quenemo No. 270, R.R., Quenerao 66528. Clarence E. Kerns, Acacia No. 9, 1721 Vermont, Lawrence 66044. Gustav A. Kern, Oskaloosa No. 14, Oskaloosa 66066. Teddy A. Rockhold, Sr., Robinson No. 159, Robinson 66532. Ray Downing, Seneca No. 39, Seneca 66538. Joseph O. Bottiger, Oketo No. 25, Oketo 66513. Charles R. Harden, Mayetta No. 393, Mayetta 66509. Henry W. Beseau, Pottawatomie No. 52, 606 N. 8th, St. Marys 66536. Walter E. Farrell, Seabrook No. 385, 1809 Prairie Rd., Topeka. Ks. 66604. Wilfred L. Lafferty, Signal No. 141, Rt. No. 1, Osage City 66523. Clarence B. Birk, Hebron No. 314, Gridley 67448. Vern D. Gilliland, Greenwood No. 163, Fall River 67047. Glenn R. Bussert, Cherryvale No. 137, Rt. # 1 , Box 122, Cherryvale 67335. Roy E. Henderson, Meriden No. 126, RFD # 1 , Box 18, Elk Falls 67345. Jesse W. Bane, Hamilton No. 301, 22 Marriott Dr., Eureka 67045. Commodore W. Wood, Hartford No. 193, Rt. # 1 , Emporia 66801. Robert E. Dreith, Farmers No. 166, Randolph 66554. Roland B. Richmond, Wakefield No. 396, P.O. Box 434, Junction City 66441

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Richard F. Waters, Union No. 7, 515 W. 2nd, Junction City 66441. Harold J. Rollf, Alta Vista No. 357, Alta Vista 66834. Edson J. Childs, Centre No. 147, 319 Grant, Marion 66861. Kenneth S. Derstein, Towanda No. 30, 409 N. Frazier, El Dorado 67042. Junior E. Nettrover, Dexter No. 156, R R # 1 , Cambridge 67023. Harold L. Rinehart, Haven No. 157, RR, South Haven 67140. Ralph L. Lamp, Unity No. 273, 3233 S. Maize Rd., R R # 8 , Wichita 67215 William D. Wine, Wichita No. 99, 2810 N. Edwards, Wichita 67204. Raymond C. Gottstein, McPherson No. 172, 602 E. Hancock, McPherson 67460. Max W. Croisant, Scottsville No. 249, Rt. # 2 , Beloit 67420. Robert C. Brown, Narka No. 349, Mahaska 66955. Lynn A. Harris, Burr Oak No. 178, Burr Oak 66936. James R. Winn, Salina No. 60, 515 Washington, Salina 67401. Richard C. Crane, Geneseo No. 361, RFD # 1 , Geneseo 67444. Richard C. Bellin, Mt. Hope No. 238, Mt. Hope 67108. Lee E. Van Gieson, Spivey No. 347, Rago 57128.. William C. Cooper, Anthony No. 200, 408 E. Main, Anthony 67003. Robert L. Ott, Delta No. 7.7, 108 W. 2nd St., Medicine Lodge 67104. William L. Dale, Protection No. 384, Protection 67124. W. Max Mathis, Kilwining No. 265, 1006 Champa, Pratt 67124. Harry K. Stites, Ionic No. 254, 546 W. 3rd, St. John 67576. Robert E. Vohs, Hoisington No. 331, 1209 N. Clay, Hoisington 67544, Arris M. Johnson, Hays No. 195, 2714 Hillcrest, Hays 67601. Max L. Eberle, Glen Elder No. 294, Glen Elder 67446'. L y l e L . Lafferty, Logan No. 264, Rt. # 1 , Logan 67646. Norman Bainter, Jennings No. 360, Jennings 67643. Alonzo J. Ketchum, Rexford No. 442, Rexford 67753. Duane Goyen, Wallace No. 318, P.O. Box 154, Winona 67747. R. Joe Kramer, McDonald No. 383, Brewster 67732. Carl O. Hair, Anthem No. 284, P.O. Box 463, Scott City 67871. Eugene . Beggs, Ensign No. 413, Ensign 67841. Raymond H. Heer, Tyrian No. 246, P.O. Box 842, Garden City 67846. Eathan A. Qlakenbush, Santa Fe No. 312, Star Rt., Box 27, Sublette 67877. Ralph L. James, Harveyville No. 421, Harveyville 66431. M.'. W.'. GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. O F KANSAS C O M M I T T E E ASSIGNMENTS 1977-1978

C H A R T E R E D LODGES & LODGES U.D. Frederick A. Turpen, Chairman, Reno No. 140, 1528 'E. 6th, Hutchinson 67501 Martin F. Logan, Americus No. 109, 1045 Garfield, Emporia 66801 Raymond R. Haden, Clifton No. 122, Clifton 66937 Alfred H. Slough, Case No. 247, Raymond 67573 Elden E. Toburen, Clay Center No. 134, 625 Anthony, Clay Center 67432 CHURCH-LODGE RELATIONS James W. Robbins, Ancient Form No. 34, 3218 Willard, Kansas City 66106 Paul Jackson, Gardner No. 65, 107 S. Race St., Spring Hill 66083 Andrew E. Olson, Dwight No. 374, Dwight 67839

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Hurlbut K. Graves, St. Francis No. 404, St. Francis 67756 A. Elmer Anderson, Clay Center No. 134, 1617 5th, Clay Center 67432 Paul B. Heyman, Jr., Ulysses No. 435, P.O. Box 684, Ulysses 67880 CORRESPONDENCE Thomas C. Ryther, Chairman, 1400 Lilac Lane # 2 0 2 , Lawrence 66044 Vinton C. Fishel, Acacia No. 9, 2701 Harvard, Lawrence 66044 CREDENTIALS Merle D. Bradley, Chairman, Topeka No. 17, 507 E. 37th St., Topeka 66605 Arnold W. Hafenstein, Alma No. 161, Alma 66401 Robert N. Crow, Dover No. 138, RFD # 7 , Topeka 66604 Dwayne F. Doty, Eminence No. 205, Eskridge 66423 Donald E. Beseau, Pottawatomie No. 52, 610 Walnut, St. Marys 66536 FINANCE Ralph D. Walker, PGM, Chairman, Sharon Springs No. 417, RR # 1 , Sharon Springs 67758 Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr., Leoti No. 340, 504 E. Logan, Leoti 67861 Roger C. Ward, Old Mission No. 153, 6816 W. 100th St., Overland Park 66212 William Chapman, Oakley No. 253, P.O. Box 653, Oakley 67748 W. Nolan Artz, Belle Plaine No. 173, 3193 S. Seneca, Wichita 67217 FOREIGN RELATIONS Forrest D. Haggard, PGM, Chairman, Ancient Form No. 34. 7600 W. 75th, Overland Park 66204 K. Maynard Curts, Ancient Form No. 34, 5236 Delmar Ave., Shawnee Mission 66205 Roger Seigel, Old Mission No. 153, 8424 State Line Road, Leawood 66206 GRAND LODGE ANNUAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N 1978 Chester T. Kelsey, Chairman, Silver Lake No. 50, 3509 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 Charles H. Hoffmeister, Topeka No. 17, 3330 Virginia, Toyeka 66605 Norman H. Purvis, Ben Hur No. 322, 318 Kendall, Topeka 66606 L. Larry Algott, Ashlar No. 344, RFD # 4 , Manhattan 66502 GRAND LODGE LIBRARY Robert H. Arnold, PGM, Chairman, Alma No. 161, Alma 66401 Raymond E. Stillwell, Orient No. 51, 110 N. Kendall, Topeka 66606 GRAND LODGE PUBLICATIONS Ben W. Graybill, PGM, Chairman, Old Mission No. 153, P.O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission 66201 Oscar D. Smith, Olathe No. 19, 802 E. Poplar, Olathe 66061

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JURISPRUDENCE Arthur C. Hodgson, PGM, Chairman, Cornerstone No. 219, P.O. Box 666, Lyons 67554 G. Thomas Van Bebber, Troy No. 55, P.O. Box 586, Troy 66087 William T. Schlichter, Clay Center No. 134, 403 Washington, Clay Center 67432 W. Lee Cain, Fortitude No. 107, P.O. Box 303, Independence 67301 Charles F. Jones, Frankfort No. 67, Frankfort 66427 MASONIC E D U C A T I O N Richard D. Kelsey, PGM, Chairman, Topeka No. 17, RR # 1 , Rossville 66533 William C. Logan, Clay Center No. 134, 2409 7th, Clay Center 67432 Larry E. Swanson, Crescent No. 133, RFD # 3 , Arkansas City 67005 Chester L. Gilbert, Topeka No. 17, 3455 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 Richard D. Overton, Armourdale No. 271, 6937 Grandview, Merriam 66204 NECROLOGY Thomas C. Raum, Jr., PGM, Chairman, Albert Pike No. 303, 71 Mission Rd., Wichita 67207 Owen E. Hodgson, PGM, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland Road, Salina 67401 PUBLIC SCHOOLS John A. Schowalter, Chairman, Halstead No. 46, 303 Poplar, Halstead 67056 Damon M. Grimes, Paola No. 37, R R # 4 , Paola 66071 Benford E. Smith, Hays No. 195, 1304 E. 17th, Hays 67601 RoUin B. Ashley, Phillipsburg No. 184, 457 I, PhiUipsburg 67661 John R. Huggard, I I I , Minneola No. 431, Minneola 67865 Richard G. Stone, Clay Center No. 134, 418 Crawford, Clay Center 67432 REPORTS ON GRAND O F F I C E R S Jesse E. Bean, Chairman, Ridgeway No. 62, P.O. Box 192, Overbrook 66524 George W. Young, Clay Center No. 134, P.O. Box 32, Clay Center 67432 Carl F. Nelson, Mayetta No. 393, RR # 1 , Box 14, Mayetta 66509 Wayne Fuller, Belle Plaine No. 173, R R # 2 , Belle Plaine 67013 John W. Willey, I I I , Solomon City No. 105, 317 E. 7th, Solomon 67480 RITUALISTIC WORK J. Fred Williamson, PGM, Chairman, Royal No. 192, 310 S. Purdy, Lyons 67554 Woodrow W. Coleman, Albert Pike No. 303, 328 East First, Wichita 67202 John E. Stover, Glen Elder No. 294, P.O. Box 16, Cawker City 67430 C. Travis Spencer, Hutchinson No. 445, P.O. Box 312, Hltchinson 67501 TEMPLE BUILDING & REMODELING H. Jackson Staton, PGM, Chairman, Ionic No. 254, P.O. Box 85, St. John 67576 Marion F. Smiley, Clay Center No. 134, P.O. Box 72, Clay Center 67432 Elmer W. Guatney, Tuscan No. 82, Neosho Falls, 66758 Victor R. Petty, Wakarusa No. 402, 3037 Burnett Road, Topeka 66614 Billy P. Beamgard, Atwood No. 164, Atwood 67730

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TOTAL YOUTH Jimmy D. King, Chairman, Blue Rapids No. 169, 600 East Ave., Blue Rapids 66411 Francis N. Johnson, Clay Center No. 134, 1220 7tW, Clay Center 67432 William D. Larimore, Hugoton No. 406, P.O. Box 1065, Hugoton 67951 Durward C. Danielson, Lafayette No. 16, 223 N. 14th, Manhattan 66502 F. Warren Starns, Wallace No. 318, Winona 67764 TRIALS & PUNISHMENT John H. Murray, PGM, Chairman, King Solomon No. 10, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth 66048 Robert D. Caplinger, PGM, Mackey No. 48, R F D # 2 , Effingham 66023 William E. Bradford, PGM, Lyra No. 256, 707 Vine, Wamego 66547 Addison C. Irby, PGM, Rising Sun No. 8, 416 S. Judson, Ft. Scott 66701 Harold N. Nichols. Armourdale No. 271, 1968 N. 32nd, Kansas City 66104 O P E R A T I O N "KAN" Glenn L. Knapp, Chairman, Easton No. 45, 2747 Frances, Leavenworth. 66048 PAST GRAND MASTERS J E W E L The Grand Master then had M . ' . W-'- Ralph D. Walker escorted to the Grand East, where M.". W-'. Richard D. Kelsey, PGM, presented him with a Past Grand Master's Jewel. The Grand Master then asked M-'- W-"Brother Walker to be seated at his left hand so that he may be of advice and counsel should occasion warrant. REMARKS O F T H E NEW GRAND MASTER M.'. W-'- William F. Mcintosh, the newly installed Grand Master stated that due to the lateness of the hour, his remarks would be published in the final proceedings of this Grand Lodge. Here is the text of the remark:;: "Since man first stood erect and his gaze began to contemplate the starry heavens, he has been obsessed with the longing for happiness and a stirring attraction for his Creator. While the world has changed about him, man has remained basically the same. He continues to be a miserable replica of the Creator in whose image he was created. Man's intelligence and his energies have driven him to unimaginable levels of successâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;witness our great material wealth. Yet happiness, complete and sublime, has eluded him. His body may be developed by exercise, his mental facilities expanded thru education, but his soul remains shriveled and barren. He fails to recognize within himself that element which is responsive to the attributes of God . . . which can be expanded like the body and sensitized and magnified until he app.roaches that state of near perfection of which he searches. Therein lies our success, our fulfillment and our happiness. "Masonry delights in reviewing its history and recounting its antiquity, but the challenge of the future is immeasurably more exciting than a backward glance. The principals of Masonry aptly and correctly applied will do much to assure man that he can approach a state of near perfection. This year I would like to ponder the question of motivation that each mason may find the vision, enthusiasm and endurance currently found in so few, but

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necessary in so many if our craft can fulfill their dreams of happiness. There are several things I hope to do to hasten this day: to establish a closer communication between the Grand Lodge and the Symbolic Lodges; to emphasize our education program so that each Mason will know his heritage are but two. I close this short address with a sincere note of appreciation for elevating me to this position of honor and trust. I thank you for your confidence, and I pledge myself to the end the craft will be better off because I passed this way." INTRODUCTIONS The Grand Master then introduced the members of his immediate family. His lovely wife Lavonne, a former Powers Model; Son Laird, who is working towards a Doctorate in Botany at the University of Kansas; their eldest Daughter Laine M. Burch, a Surgical Nurse at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.; Her Husband, Dr. Tim Burch, a Pathologist at St. Luke's; their two children Lara and Megan; and his youngest Daughter Heather, who is enrolled at the University of Kansas, studying Journalism. After the introductions were over, the Grand Master asked the Grand Marshal to escort Hi", wife Lavonne to the Grand East. R. . W-'. Chester L. Gilbert, the Deputy Grand Master, then presented Mrs. Mcintosh a beautiful Gold Pendant, designating Her as the "First Lady of Kansas Masonry, for 1977." PRESENTATION Representatives of Clay Center Lodge No. 134, the Grand Master's home Lodge, presented the Grand Master with a beautiful Bible on behalf of the Lodge in Clay Center. He thanked them, and said that he would make good use of it. ANNOUNCEMENT Representatives of Clay Center Lodge No. 134, invited all members of the Craft, and their families, to a. reception honoring the Grand Master, at Clay â&#x20AC;˘ Center Lodge No. 134 and the Clay County High School, on Saturday. 23 April 1977. '

INVITATION

Representatives of Topeka Lodges extended an invitation for the Grand Lodge to meet in Topeka for the 1978 annual communication. The Grand Ma.ster accepted the invitation with thanks, and announced Grand Lodge would be held March 10 and 11, 1978, at Topeka.

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CLOSING Following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge closed in due and ample form.

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1976-1977 APPOINTIVE (1) CARL CARRIER, Grand Chaplain; (2) F. WARREN STARNS, Grand Senior Deacon; (3) JOHN E. STOVER, Grand Junior Deacon; (4) BEN W. BOYLES, Grand Marshal; (5) RAYMOND W. RICHARDSON, Grand Sword Bearer; (6) RALPH E. WILSON, Grand Senior Steward; (7) THURMAN D. MILLER, Grand Junior Steward; ( 8 ) JAMES L. WITHERS, Grand Pursuivant; (9) ROGER L. BUSH, Grand T y ler ; and (10) ROBERT G. JACKSON, A ss istant Grand Tyler.

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BIOGRAPHICAL S K E T C H of

M.'. W.'. RALPH D O W E L L WALKER GRAND M A S T E R OF A N C I E N T , F R E E AND ACCEPTED M A S O N S IN K A N S A S

March 13, 1976 through March 12, 1977 Ralph Dowell Walker was born at Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1936, the eldest of two sons of John Ralph and Cleda Hamlin Walker. The family soon moved to Denver and most of his childhood was spent in Colorado. Ralph's father was a Civil Service Employee and for a short time worked on the Santa Fe Railroad. During World War II he was drafted into the Army and served with the Infantry in the Pacific and the family sta>ed with the maternal grandparents on a farm at Vassar, Kansas. In 1946 they returned to Denver and his father resumed work with the U.S. Postal Service. As an accomplished young clarinetist, Ralph served as Chief of the Denver Junior Police Band and received many awards for his talents, while in high school. He is a graduate of North Denver High School and attended (/olorado School of Mines where he studied Petroleum Engineering. In 1956 he was married to Cathryn A. Woodman, daughter of Roy C. and Berneice Woodman of Denver, Colorado. The Walkers have four children: Inga Zane, born 1957; Etta Lynn, born 1959:Eva Marcelle,born 1962;Dowell Justin, born 1964. The family are members of the United Methodist Church. M.'. W.'. Ralph pursued the petroleum production business in ihe New Orleans, Louisiana area. In 1958 the family moved to Sharon Springs, Kansas to make their future home. Ralph operates irrigated farmland and is engaged in the fertilizer and grain business. His service in civic and commercial fields are indicative of his skills and leadership ability, which have been recognized in his home community and throughout the state of Kansas. He is a founding member of the Rural Fire District, and a Past President cf the Lions Club, Ladder Creek Irrigation Associatioii, and Wallace- County Farm Bureau. He is currently President of the Kansas Irrigation Association and a Ground Water Management District Director, and a member of the Governor's Special Task Force for Kansas Waters. M.'. W.'. Brother Ralph has been privileged to address many Masonic Grand Lodges, youth organizations and civic groups. He is a licensed airplane pilot and uses his plane extensively for Masonic and speaking engagements. As Grand Master, M. . W-'. Brother Ralph headed the Masonic Home Board during a time of financial stress, inflation, and inundation ol government regulations. Through his leadership and guidance, and with the cooperation of progressive board members, several administrative changes were made, and the Home qualified for government programs to which the people of the' Home are entitled. Financial entrance requirements were revised, making the Home more attractive for people to enter. With continued contributions, returns from investments, and the expected benefits, the Home shall continue to operate, without further depleting principle investments.

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M-'. W- • Brother Walker has within him an excitement for Masonry, Through his journeys he has shared with others a new attitude, not to be inovative or changing, but a reassessment of our opinions. The only way to completely evaluate the success of this possible transition will be to analyze Kansas Masonry during the next few years to ascertain gains or declines. MASONIC R E C O R D SYMBOLIC MASONRY— Initiated: October 15, 1959—Sharon Springs Lodge No. 415. Passed: November 17, 1959, Raised: December 17, 1959. Junior Steward—1960. Chaplain—1962-1970.' Junior Steward—1963. Senior Steward—1964 and 1965. Senior Deacon—1966. Senior Warden—1967. Worshipful Master—1968. GRAND L O D G E — Member, Reports of Grand Lodge Officers—1969. District Deputy Grand Master—1970. Chairman, Committee on Extension of DeMolay—1970. Grand Pursuivant—1971. Grand Representative to Costa Rica—1971. Member, Committee on Masonic Education—1971, 1972, 1975. Grand Senior Deacon—1972. Grand Junior Warden—1973. Grand Senior Warden—1974. Deputy Grand Master—1975. Grand Master—1976. Chairman, Committee on Finance, 1977. APPENDANT AND C O N C O R D A N T BODIES— A.A.S.R.J-'- 32°, Salina, Kansas—1968; Knight Commander Court of Honor—1976. YORK R I T E : CAPITUALAR: Goodland Chapter 74, R.A.M.—1962. CRYPTIC: Oberlin Council 17, R. & S.M.—1964. CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD: Columbia Commandery 38, K.T.—1962. Commander—1972. Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders—1976. Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest—1976. A.A.O.N.M.S.: ISIS Temple, Salina, Kansas—1964. Knights of Mecca—1970.

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I N T E R N A T I O N A L O R D E R O F DeMOLAY— Fellowship Chapter, Denver, Colorado. Initiatory and DeMolay Degree—November 14, 1950. Master Councilor—1954. Chevalier Degree—February 25, 1955. Zerrubabel Key Award—1961. DeMolay Legion of Honor (Active)—1962. DeMolay Cross of Honor—1968. Advisory Council, Sharon Springs Chapter—1959-1977. President, Kansas State DeMolay Advisory Council—1968. O T H E R MASONIC M E M B E R S H I P S — Order of the Eastern Star, Sharon Chapter No. 381—1966. International Order of Job's Daughters: Associate Bethel Guardian—1965, 1966. Honorary Membership—1974. Philalethes Society. Past Grand Master (Honorary)—State of Oklahoma. Past Grand Master (Honorary)—State of Idaho.

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Association of Past Grand Masters OF KANSAS Wichita, Kansas March 11, 1977 The 73rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of Kansas was held at the Holiday Inn Plaza on Friday, March 11, 1977 at 11:45 A.M. The following Past Grand Masters were present. Charles S. McGinness . . . . . . . . S. Allan Daugherty Floyd S. Ecord Richard L. Becker John H. Murray Addison C. Irby Ben W. Graybill Arthur C. Hodgson Owen E. Hodgson

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William E. Montgomery Thomas C. Raum, Jr Carroll C. Arnett H. Jackson Staton Robert D. Caplinger Richard D. Kelsey J. Fred Williamson Forrest D. Haggard Robert H. Arnold

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The Venerable President M-'- W-'- Richard D. Kelsey opened a Table Lodge, and called upon M.'. W.'- Forrest D. Haggard to offer prayer. Our Grand Master M-'- W-'- Ralph D. Walker accompanied by our visiting Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters from other Grand Jurisdictions, were present for the Induction Ceremony and were accordingly prepared and Initiated. M.'. W-'. Carroll C. Arnett conducted the Ceremony in a most impressive and proficient manner. Luncheon was served to all present. The following guests were presented membership cards for the Past Grand Masters Association: M . ' . W-'- Lee E. Burgess, Grand Master, Oklahoma. M.'. M.'. M-'. M.".

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our Association, visited with us before the meeting. M. . W. . Brother Adams was the speaker for the Grand Lodge Awards Luncheon at Century IL Our Grand Master M.'. W.'. Ralph D. Walker gave an interesting talk. The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year:

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Our next annual meeting will be held in the City of Topeka in March 1978. The meetirig of business, ceremony and fellowship was concluded with the closing of the Table Lodge in Ample Form by the enerable President. Fraternally, S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY,

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L O C A T I O N AND NUMBERS O F LODGES IN ALL D I S T R I C T S AREA No. 1—John R. Teagarden; A.C.—(LaCygne No. 61) R.R. No. 2, LaCygne 66040 Dist. No.

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Dist. No. 21—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Orient, 5 1 ; Siloam, 225; Albert Neese, 248; Seabrook, 385; Wakarusa, 402. Walter E. Farrell (Seabrook No. 385) 1809 Prairie Rd., Topeka 66604 22—Ridgeway, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, 141. Wilfred L. Lafferty (Signal No. 141) Rt. No. 1, Osage City 66523 64—Dover, 138; Alma, 161; Eminence, 205; Maple Hill, 370; Harveyville, 421. . Ralph L. James (Harveyville No. 421) Harveyville 66431 AREA No. 5—John L. Heckert, A.C.—(Ottawa No. 18) 218 Maple, Ottawa 66067 Dist. No. 13—Ottwa, 18; Melvern, 22; McKinley, 4 1 ; Garnett, 44; Williamsburg, Quenemo, 270; Lane, 339; Wellsville, 356. Willis H. Kramer (Quenemo No. 270) RR, Quenemo 66528 23—Neosho, 27; Burlington, 66; Tuscan, 82; Waverly, 244; Gilead, Hebron, 314. Clarence B. Birk (Hebron No. 314) Gridley 67448 27—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196; Severy, 213; Hamilton, Climax, 411. Jesse W. Bane (Hamilton No. 301) 223 Marriott Dr., Eureka 67045 28—Emporia, 12; Zeredatha, 8 0 ; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford, Allen, 335; Saffordpille, 395. Commodore W. Wood (Hartford No. 193) Rt. No. 1, Emporia 6601

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Dist. No. 26—Longton, 26; Meridian, 126; Vesper-Olive, 136; Hope, 155; Moline, 267; Chautaugua, 355. Roy E. Henderson (Meriden No. 126) R F D No. 1, Box 18, Elk Falls 67345 35—Winfield, 110; Crescent, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 233; Maple City, 342. Junior E. Nettrover (Dexter No. 156) RR No. 1, Cambridge 67023 36—Wellington, 150; Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Sumner, 2 0 3 ; Argonia, 285. Harold L. Rinehart (Haven No. 157) RR, South Haven 67140 37—Haysville, 112; Belle Plaine, 173; Mulvane, 2 0 1 ; Cheney, 258; Conway Springs, 269; Clearwater, 273; Derby, 365. Ralph L. Lamp (Unity No. 273) 3233 S. Maize Rd., RR No. , Wichita 67215 AREA No. 7—W. Aubury Rollins, A.C.—(Sunflower No. 86) 3510 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita, Ks. 67218 Dist. No. 33—Halstead, 46; Advance, 114; Peabody, 120; Sedgwick, 139; Newton, 142; Centre, 147; Valley Center, 364. Edson J, Childs (Centre No. 147) 319 Grant, Marion 66861 34—Towanda, 30; Mystic Tie, 74; Patmos, 97; Douglass, 151; Whitewater, 180; Joppa, 223; Latham, 401. Kenneth S. Derstein (Towanda No. 30) 409 N. Frazier, El Dorado 67042 38—York, 5 7 ; Sunflower, 8 6 ; Wichita, 9 9 ; North Star, 168; Albert Pibe, 3 0 3 ; Trinity, 313; Bestor G. Brown, 433; Masonic Home, 450. William D. Wine (Wichita No. 99) 2810 N. Edwards, Wichita 67204 39—McPhcrson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 2 5 1 ; Windom, 276; Lindiiborg, 397. Raymond C. Gottstein (McPherson No. 172) 602 E. Hancock, McPherson 67460 AREA No. 8—Don L. Dicks, A.C.—(Cyrus No. 288) Box 103, Enterprise 67441 Dist. No. 29—Lafayette, 16; Wamego, 75; Farmers, 166; Westmoreland, 257; Ashlar, 344. Robert E. Dreith (Farmers No. 166) Randolph 66554 30—Frontier, 104; Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Prairie Queen, 176; Greenleaf, 232; Miltonvale, 242; Highland, 296; Oak Hill, 334: Wakefield, 396. Roland B. Richmond (Wakefield No. 396) P.O. Box 434, Junction City 66441

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Dist. No. 31—Union, 7; Benevolent, 9 8 ; Solomon, 105; Antiquity, 280; Enterprise, 437. Richard F. Waters (Union No. 7) 515 W. 2nd St., Junction City 66441 32—Council Grove, 36; Cyrus, 288; Kansas, 307; Alta Vista, 357; Dwight., 374; White City, 380; VVilsey, 382; Burdick, 429. Harold J. Rollf (Alta Vista No. 357) Alta Vista 66834 41—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Courtland. 2 1 1 ; Scandia. 221; Haddam, 226; Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. Robert C. Brown, DDGM (Narka No. 349) Mahaska 66955 AREA No. 9—William D. Ringquist—(Gypsum City No. 328) RR No. 2, Gypsum 67448 Dist. No. 40—St. John's, 133; Minneapolis, 143; Mt. Vernon, 145; Delphos, 202; Sincerity, 214; Jamestown, 227; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. Max W. Croisant (Scottsville No. 249) Rt. No. 2, Beloit 67420 42—Jewell, 11; Mankato, 87; Western Star,'174; Burr Oak, 178; Oak, 287; Formosa, 336. Lynn A. Harris—(Burr Oak No. 178) Burr Oak, 66936 13—Salina, 60; Ellswoi-th, 146; Lincoln, 154; Wilson, 298; Holyrood, 343: Sylvan Grove, 359; Gypsum City, 328. James R. Winn (Salina No. 60) 515 Washington, Salina 67401 52—Great Bend, 15; McCracken, 58; Walnut City, 215: Ellinwood, 217; LaCrosse, 330; Hoisingtcn, 331 ; Claflin, 424. Robert E. Vohs (Hoisington No. 331 ) 1209 N. Clay, Hoisington 67544 53—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Lucas, 198; Bunker Hill, 2 9 1 ; Ellis, 297; Natoma, 390. Arris M. Johnson (Hays, No. 195) 2714Hillcrest, Hays 67601 54—Cawker City, 125; Saqui, 160; Gaylord, 183; Downs, 204; Occidental, 207; Glen Elder, 294. Max L. Eberle (Glen Elder No. 294) Glen Elder 67446 55—Phillipsburg, 184; Newahcuba, 189; Logan, 264; Plainville, 290. Lyle L. Lafferty (Logan No. 264) Rt. No. 1, Logan 67646 AREA No. 10—Dwight A. Burton, A.C.— (Hutchinson No. 445) 2004 No. Harrison, Hutchinson 67501 Dist. No. 44—SterHng, 171; Royal, 192; Corner Stone, 219; Chase, 247; Frederick, 337; Genesee, 361. Richard C. Crane (Geneseo No. 361) RFD No. 1. Geneseo 67444

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Dist. No. 45—Nickerson, 4 3 ; Bassett, 124; Reno, 140; Friendship, 208; Mt. Hope, 238; Cable, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 3 9 1 ; Hutchinson, 445. Richard C. Bellin (Mt. Hope No. 238) Mt. Hope 67108 46—Ninnescah, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; enda, 378; Cunningham, 427. Lee E. Van Gieson (Spivey No. 347) Rago 67128 47—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; R. D. Ely, 262; Bluff City, 368. William Co. Cooper (Anthony No. 200) 408 E. Main, Anthony 67003 48—Delta, 77; Medicine Valley, 260; Charity, 263; Cosmos, 278. Robert L. Ott (Delta No. 77) 108 W. 2nd St., Medicine Lodge 67104 50—Kilwinning, 265; Kiowa, 293; Rob Morris, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399; Haviland, 409. W. Max Mathis (Kilwining No. 265) 1006 Champa, Pratt 67124 51—Larned, 167; Mt. Moriah, 179; Macksville, 3 7 1 ; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254. Harry K. Stites (Ionic No. 254) 546 W. 3rd, St. John 67576 AREA No. 11—Lloyd D. Crall—(St. Bernard No. 222) 1915 Hart, Dodge City 67801 Dist. No. 49—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412; Minneola, 431. William L. Dale (Protection No. 384) Protection 67124 60—Ness City, 191; Barney, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Horace, 352. Carl O'Hair (Anthem No. 284) P.O. Box 463, Scott City 67871 51—St. Bernard, 222; Alpha, 282; Preston, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearvilh, 388; Ensign, 413. Eugene V. Beggs (Ensign No. 413) Ensign 67841 62—Tyrian, 246; Emerald, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Ulysse;i, 4 3 5 ; Johnson, 441. Raymond H. Heer (Tyrian No. 246) P.O. Box 842, Garden City 67846 63—Webb, 275; Fargo, 300; Santa Fe, 312; Plains, 367; Hugoton, 406: Elkhart, 422; Satanta, 446. Eathan A. Quakenbush (Santa Fe No. 312) Star Rt., Box 27, Sublette 67377

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AREA No. 12—Rodney G. Bracelin, A.C.—(St. Francis No. 404) St. Francis 67756 Dist. No. 56—Lenora, 181; Mountain Slope, 186; Norton, 199; Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. Norman Bainter, D D G M (Jennings No. 360) Jennings 67643 57—Millbrook, 2 8 1 ; St. Thomas, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 414; Selden, 423;Rexford, 442. Alonzo J. Ketchum (Rexford No. 442) Rexford 67753 58—Oakley, 253; Gove County, 302; Wallace, 318; Quinter, 410; Sharon Springs, 417. Duane Goyen (Wallace No. 318) P.O. Box 154, Winona 67747 . 59—Atwood, 164; Goodland, 3 2 1 ; McDonald, 383; St. Francis, 404, R. Joe Kramer (McDonald No. 383) Brewster 67732

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1—Schmucker. John Stanley; Thomas, Theodore Oliver. 2—Hoins, George W.; Kempin, Walter. 3—Bodensteiner, Christ; Bowie, William Edward; Brauer, Walter: Brough, Roger Sellers: Brownficld, Hugh E a r l ; Hrumlcy, John Leo; Burns, Alfred Alexander: Carlson, Francis Reynolds; Carpenter. Charles Clarence; Clevenger, Harrison I r v i n ; Creech, A u s t i n ; Dart, Forrest Kent; E k lund, Helmer Norvid; Foster, Guy Alfed; Gilbert, Lawrence Owen; Goble, Larmon F r a n c i s ; Graham, Edward Gerald; Grammer, Earl Sumner; Green, Maurice E d w i n ; Hafner, Vaughn Vesie; Hamilton, David E w i n g ; Harbour, Eugene William; Huffman. John Clinton; Hull, Robert Elliot; Hutlnger, Jess Elvin; Johnson, Arvid Berner; Kier, Payton Albert; McDaniel, James E d g a r ; McNerney, Frank J o h n ; Mendenhall, Samuel A . : Mott, Roy Albert; Phillips, Fred Dewey: Pritchett, Posey: Rayn, Walter Edward J r . ; Rice, William T h o m a s : Rose, Dvvight L y m a n ; Russell, Charles William; Samuels, Sherman A r t h u r ; Snow. Ira Anderson; Tarpley, Raymond Edward; T r a n t u m , John T . : Walton, William B . ; Westhoff, Harley David; Wreeler, Virgil Clarence. 5-—Hranch. Perry H . ; Dunning, Thomas J . ; Gilkison, William I s a a c : Hessling, Arthur Donald; Marteny, Harry A.; Nitz, Haroll Edward; Schaffer, Raymond Tracy. (!—Chaff in, Hiram ficster; Cox, Frank Valentine: Crane. J. Don; Evans, Darrell Lee; GriCfitts, William Alfred; Houston. Lloyd Hazen ; Hybskmann, Elton W.; Ise, Frank H . ; I^jingner, Eugene E . : Ncmec. P''rank E . : Paasch, Delbert William; Sigmund, Merle H . ; Wiley, Glen A.: Woods, Charles T r u m a n ; Zink, Guy C. 7—Baker, Wilbert Bryant: Baldwin, Jeffrey M.: Blair, Gordon 1.; Bradeen, Harold H . : Burge. Louis C.: Chase, Melvin C.: Cole. Fred Howard; Gillam, John Nelson; Halterman, George Wesley; Haynes, Solon E.: Kirk. Earl Helmer; Kirkpatrick, Alvin N a t h a n ; Klein, Augustus R.; McCa I lister, Edward M.; Myers, Edgar D.; Newman, Joseph E . ; Osbourn, Howard M.; Parr, Arthur L.: Reynolds. John H.; Stevens, Gerald A r t h u r ; Swisher, Lawrence S.; Tetidricw, James Howard: Thomas, John Wesley ; Vittitoe, Samuel W.; Walters, Jennings B r y a n ; Williams. Thomas Moore. 8—Barney. Winston Dale; Coyan, Guy Leonard; Fisher, Charles Robert; French, Harry Ehvin: Gregory, J a m e s Clare: Gregoy, John Albert; Hyer, Fay E v e r e t t ; Knox, Robert William; Liggett, Clarence William; McCrum, Douglas I r a ; Menchetti, Emil P a t t o n ; Murray, Claude Allen; Nelson, William J o s e p h ; Newell, Harold B . ; P i t t s , Sammy Lee; Pritchett. Robert W.; Schoen, Victor P a u l ; Sherer, Frank J o h n ; Smith, Clarence T.: Swender, E m bcrt Dewey; Thomas, Francis H e n r y ; Whiteside, Roy Tromas. 9—Dodds, Caryl J . ; Givens, Elwood C.: Johnson, William; Jones, Melvin Ellis; Lundry, Clarence E m e t t : Mason, Eugene Elbert. 10—Akers, Neale E . ; Crecelius, Prank ; Kenyon, Richard O.; Palmer, Oral E . : Uhlrich, Charles N. 11—Ayers, Charles H . ; Edwards, Howard C.; Roach, Homer Hamilton; Wheeler, Wilbert R.

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12—Addington, Linford A n d r a s : Binyon, Chriatopher W . ; Bradey, Edward A t t i c u s ; Campbell, Anlrew J . : Cannon, Eichard L.; Carter, James W . ; Corbin, Leroy J r . ; Davis, Verl E . ; Easum, Harry F . ; Egner, James K,; Focht, W. Ealph; Foster, Don T . ; Funk, Doll J . ; Griffith, Fred K.; Ham, Ben H a r r i s o n ; Harris, Christian Melvin; H u r s t , Leonard L . ; H u r t , Virgil E. J r . ; Kessler, Forrest E d w a r d : Kramm, Eoy Leonal; Lambert, Calvin H . ; Langdon, George William; Marsh, Earl E . ; Martin, Robert H a r r i s ; Mowl, James S.; Mulkey, E m m e t Wilson; Murphy, H a r r y E . ; Oakes, Kermit Wallace; Patton, John Charles; Peterson, H u b e r t E . ; Samuel, Walter L . ; Taylor, Earl B . ; Thomas, Leslie M.

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15—Brown, Ellis Edward; Carroll, Frank Marion; Diets, H e r bert ; Eagle, Floyd Lawrence; Griffiths, John Rufus J r . ; Liscum, Frank Nelson; Miller, Henry J o h n ; Morrison, Richard Edwin; Quigley, Clarence H . ; Eine, J a m e s Donald; Roswurm, Walter Allen; Shirk, Lyall C.; Stidham, William S.; Waugh, Bernard Glenn; Wheeler, LeEoy J. 16—Campbell, Samuel Clinton; Cobb, Joe T.; Dallas, Charles David; McKeeman, Warren W a s h i n g t o n ; Miller, Edwarl A u g u s t ; Parker, Ealph George; Steele, Gordon Kirkpatrick; Whipple, John LeEoy; Willis, William W a y n e ; Zeigler, Charles Forrest. 17—Anderson, William Charles; Arthur, Mortimer E i c h a r d : Becker, Frederick E n r s t J r . ; Blossom, George Overmeyer; Blyth, Alpheus Daniel; Bower, Orville Le E o y ; Crockett,, Harry J e n n i n g s ; Forbes, Ealph E . ; F r y , Nelson E . ; Gerberick; Royal Floyd; Hinshaw, Glen P r e s t o n ; Hoffer, Eichard Bruce; Hogan, H u b e r t H a r v e y ; Holt, J. D . ; • Jensen, Otis Theodore; Mason, Theodore L. J r . ; Menninger, Charles A.-; Pendleton, Gail Cummins; Waldron, Normel T h o r ; Woolpert, William Vinbant. 18—Bell, Clifford Olen; Bloomer, Eaymond ; Blum, Charles E . ; Clark, Chalmers; EUedge, Tolbert Rex; Harrison, Donald Whitley: Heckroot, Clarence E . : Kelsey, John P . ; Kyle, Dewar F e r r y ; Lay, William J a m e s : McMickell, Jesse Melvin; Eyan, Shelly S.; Simon, Levern H e n r y ; Tipton, Richard D.: Underwool, Jessie Clyde; Whitcher, Boyd Sr.; Yockey, Joe A. , 19—Betts, Albert B a n k s : Brown, Dwight E . : Gates, David Allen; Gaudin, Alva Carter; Hyer, Charles A u g u s t ; Miller, Fred Dean; Poggefan, Albert Louis; Sharp, Perry Moses; Taylor, Clay. 20—Johnson, Hugh Leroy: Moulden, Orville H. 21—Armstead, Claud H.; Reichart, Eoy H . : Woods, Thomas M. 22—Boyer, George L . ; Hobson, Delbert Grover; Johansen, Heber. 23—Fundis, Louis W . : Hackett, E. Carl; Houchin, Harvey A.; Eeeves, Charles Virgil: Eitchie, Ralph; Schoenberg, George Henry J r . ; Thompson, Arthur Leroy; Wise, Carl E. 24—Akeroyd, George Clifford; Gaston, William Earnest; Gooden, John Mason; Jacobson, Hilding; Kester, Carl Richard; Laird, Raymond H a r v e y ; McDowell, Gerald Frederick; Moore, Herbert Raymonl; Steele, Samuel McDowell. 26—Hogan, Hubert H a r v e y : Murray, Harold Roy.

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D E A T H S — Continued. 27—1Bolen, William R.; Hall, Joseph A . ; Huffman, Claude Stanford; Irwin. Ralph Raymond. No. 28 •More, Dallas D. No. 29 Craig, Wilbur Ray ; Lee, Roy Leo. No. 30 •Barnett, E v e r e t t . Chlelen; Clements, Adoph T.; Elliott, Archer Dick; Frakes, Earl Lee; Morris, James Roy; Priest, Roscoe Blen. No. 31 •Armstrong, Willis Leroy Sr.; Case, John Newton J r . No. 32 -Hoy, Harold L e e ; Rupple, Louis Paul. No. 33 •Bacon, Julius Fisk; Freberg, Albert F . ; Gleason, Ralph D. No. 35 •Parks, Carl E . ; Reese, John Wesley Sr.; Snodgrass, Bertram E. No. 36- •Bowman. Clasence C.; Oppy, Clarence Monroe; Thompson, R. C. No. 37—ICoon. F r e d ; Crawford, Robert Irwin; Henningh, Earl L.; Oyster, Leonard J . ; Sanders, Gerald Ray. No. 38 •Dawson, Omer W . ; Foust, Kenneth H.; Frazell, Elmer L . ; Redding, Alva W.; Smith, Harold B . ; Steele, Louis Frederick; Tillotson, EIroy Enyart. No. 39—I•Crandall, William E.; Ford, Kenney L.; Thomson, J o h i Mclntire. No. 40 -Ellis, Haroll Allen; Titus, Frank Gilbert. No. 41 - H a r d y , Willard Charles A. No. 42 - B e a t t y , William McCarty; Billman, Carl G.; Brubaker, Donal Merrill; Brubaker, Elmer C.; Farrell, George; Holland, Ivan D.; Jones, Edmund B . ; Mercer, Wendell Lenere; Wark, Lester Melvin. No. 43 -Chubb, Cecil O.; Eubank, Geno E . ; Young, Walter H. No. 44 -Becker, Leo E . ; Clinesmith, Carl B . ; Garrison, Josep!a Russell; Green, Jorn H e r b e r t ; Meisenheimer, James Glenn; Whiteford, Warren Millard. No. 45 -Thompson, Fred M. No. 46 -Baker, Robert Glenn; Bauman, Alfred W . ; McFarlant;, Cecil D.; Moots, Glen P . : Wilkinson, Paul Newton. -Collins, D. Clair; Hawk, Meredith Milton; Hoffman, Percy No. Glenn. No. 49 -Harrison, William P . ; Williams, Roger Mont. No. 60 -Cole, Loring Ward. No. 61 -Bartholomen, Jesse E l a m ; Binney, Freddie Lee; Boling-, Gerald George ;Brintnall, Kenneth Weir; Brizendine, Roy E r n e s t ; Brown, Wayland E . ; Clarke, C. F r e d ; Daues, William Martin; Davis, Charles Leslie; Dougherty, J a m e s T h o m a s ; Evans, William D.; Fichtner, Howard Alfred; Gee, Timothy Willis; Gooding, Orion Ellsworth; Hetherington, Clarence Hector; Hill, Benjamin; Hoverstoch, Harold H . ; Isaacson, John J . ; Kelly, John F . ; Kinkeac, Harvey Willis; Lake, George Washington; Lake, Joh:.i" Guernsey; Logan, Kent Bently; Martin, Harold Frederiik ; Mathews, Clarence H.; Miller, Martin G.; Mitchell, Darrell Gene; Orr, Harry Vernon; Packer. Henry Lewis; Ramsey, Clinton George; Sayle, Elmer Ralph; Scott, Charles David; Tharp, Lair A s a ; Towne, Harlan Beal; Walker, Richard Lodlow; Wells, Frank Earl ;Writegor, Frederick Oren; Wilch. Herbert N . ; Winslow, James Myron. No.

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54—Burkett, Herbert Alexander; Eastwood, Lee Roy Scott; Geysels, Joseph Rene; Lhmary, Fred Robert; Mortiboy, Millard Sheldon; Sams, Leo L e s t e r ; Wilson, John Thomas. 55—Dillenback, Frank Howard; Hagenbuch, Forrest Hills. 56—Rannells, James William; Wren, Wiley. 57—Black, W. Burton; Durham, Boyd B.; McLeland, Clarence Wilson; Sandberg, Glenn E r n e s t ; Van Pelt, Harry Mahlon. 58—Latimer, Lester A r t h u r ; Ream, Frel M.; Sapp, Franklin Morris; Tanck, Harley Dwight. 60—Adams, Frederick R.; Baber, Thomas L.; Baker, Richard Lincoln; Bays, William C.; Bonebrake, Frederick T.; Boyer, Richard Elwood; Bron, Don L.: Chance, James Floyd; Davis, Solon W.; Emrich, Bernard E r n e s t ; Fury, Charles G r a n t ; Graves, John A b r a m ; Martin,- Fred E . ; Meier, David; Mertel, Elmer Harold; Morgenstern, Rudolph ; Pedersen, Cecil Archie; Phillips, James Armon; Wilson, Archie E r n e s t . 61—Byler, Gordon D a r t ; Handley, Roy S.: Johnson, Dale Frederick; Martin, Doig Harold; Morgan, Merle D.; Dader, Hobart Embre. 02—Hollis, William; Reed, Frel Henderson. 63—Burrows, Frank Ball. 64—Fleek, Everett Cornelius; Click, Ray F . ; Haupt, William H e n r y ; Hickman, Johnny W a y n e ; Merrill, Arthur Ruel Sr.: Trotter, Odus H a r v e y ; Watson, Louie R.; Woodbury, Clifford D. 65—Hayden, J. Bern. 6—Bluejacket, David Edward; Bowdish, Glen Alphs; Cochran, James L . ; Harvey, Frank H u n t e r ; Johnson, Billy E . ; Stillian, Ray Lee; White, Clarence H . ; Williams, Paul Graydon. 67—Dittemore, Martin; Marshall, William B.; McKemey, James H e n r y ; MvKim, David L.; Winters, Merrill M. 68—Blackman, Gordon Clark; Boeppler, Byron; Jensen, Peter Christian Carl; Kanter, H a r r y ; Kohle, Raymond Henry Sr.; Kram, Joseph Aaron; Richards, William J . ; Sloan, George F r a n k ; Wadsworth, Leland J r . 69—Chamberlin, Harry L. 70—Base, Robert H e n r y ; Wehrle, Walter C. 71—Cowardin, Teddy Fred; Crane, Ralph Dean; Crotts, Cornelius Von; Neal, William Ray; Peterson, Ray Carl; P u r nel], James T h o m a s ; Wene, James L . ; Winfrey, David Emery. 72—Bushong, Henry M.; Opseth, Arthur Arnold; Wilson, Jorn W. J r . 73—Davis, Andrew; Hall, Aubrey Vincent. 74—Applegate, Cecil OsOcar; Davis, John D.; Fisher, Robert H e n r y ; Lester, Maurice E . ; Lockwood, Lawrence E . ; Spencer, Fred G.; Stone, Clifford L. 76—Hunt, Harry C.; Meleen, Frank E.; Taylor, Walter Nerval. 77—Clark, Burton Elmer; Ford, L o r n ; Skinner, Kenneth Harold; Smith, Otto George; Stricklanl, Fred Cole; Wehling, Arthur E. 78—Taylor, Howard Hobson. 79—Buek, Karl M.; Burnett, Dixon E m m e t t ; Gerisch, George.

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•Brown, Sanley C.; Coffelt, Laurence H.; Drummond, Keith; Dunkin, John M.; Frew, Robert B . ; Giger, Robert M.; Waddell, Roy Winfield; Wilcox, Harry M. Crumpacker, Lucian J o h n ; Fuller. Clarence S.; Nieder, Gottlieb: Reitzel. Melvin Robert; Saunders, Wayne Eugene. 84—] Davis, Walter Allen: Everett, Omer E a r l ; Manville, Gibson H e n r y ; Miller, Claude; Sheldon, Martin HoUister. Davison, Linus 0 . : Lipton, Samuel F. 86—.•Acklin. Gordon E v e r e t t : Allen, Charles E d w a r d ; Asbell, William Franklin J r . ; Baker, Cecil J a m e s ; Bales, Vinton Rankin; Bates, Owen; Bigham, Oscar Hugh J r . ; Black, Ethan E g b e r t ; Black, Herbert Alphonso; Burnham, Walter Ellwood; Chamberlain, L e o ; Davis, Harold Weber; Davis, Lawrence Leslie; Davis, Lloyd Charles; Denny, Andrew J a m e s ; Dickinson, Virgil Alfred; Donham, Charles Franklin; Duncan, Leroy Kelly; Dyer, Carvin L u k e ; Edwards, Harrell N e z r a ; Gibson. Walter Edson; Giles, D. W . ; Givens, Clarence William; Haas, Carl C.; Hefley, Clyde H e r b e r t : Janson, James H e r b e r t ; Johnson. William F r a n k l i n ; Lawson, Charles R o b e r t ; Lay ton, Irvin Samuel; Middleswart, OrOan Clyde; Mooney, Harry Elwood; Morgan, Jesse Will; Nordstrom. Oscar E l m e r ; Parker, Dexter Monroe; Peckover, Lester Gary; Person. Carl George; Peterson, John Wesley; Prillips, Elwin L y n n ; Ray, Wade Richard J r . ; Reed, Floyd Olin; Riggins, Robert Harold; Slane. Clarence Leroy; Smead, Charles G.; Smith. John Bruce; Smith, William Leroy; Spurrier. George F r a n c i s ; Stewart, Gilbert F r a n k ; Stone, Arnold Dale; Tweed, John Howad;WelIborn, Curtis R o b e r t : White, John Russell Sr.; White, Waldro William; Winter, Francis Barton. 87 •Long, Richard William; Smith, Wint. Cantwell, Wayne A.; Hoag, Marshall Kitch; Miller, Richard Brown. 89 Brown, Kenneth L.; Harden, Leonard B e a r t h ; Lockard, Elza C. 90 •Barbee, Charlie N . : Blanka, Ivan Victor; Cawker, William J a m e s : Clarke, Lawrence J a m e s ; Davis, Hal C.; Deits, Raymond William; Dixon, Dallas Crawford; Gendre, Henry Charles; Gross, Milo Edward; Kissel, Glen; Kline. Burton E a r l ; Moon, Glenn William; Richarlson, Gy A.; Rogers, Ray W a r r e n ; Rosebaugh, Clyde E . ; Schafer, John H.; Sreldon, Melvin L e r o y ; Spell, Glendon Scott; Stratton, Tromas M a r t i n ; Wilson, Dudley. 91—Beveridge, Jacob A.; Godsey, Allan C u r t i s ; Coin, Cecil. F r a n c i s ; Graves, John Perley; Sien, Harry E d w a r d : Silvers, Floyd Looker. 88

92 -Edwards, I r a A r t h u r ; Fundenberger, William L . ; Killion,. Alton E a r l ; Leslie, Ora Clyde. 93 -Abati, Delli Joseph; Burns, Albert H a r v e y ; Roper, Lester Virgil Sr.; Zettl, John. 94 -Brown, Harold A.; Carr, Marshall E . ; Frazier, Jimmic Allen; Lour, Howard E . ; McCray, Albert G.; McVey, Bobbie G.; Newby, Ira J a c k . 95—Alexander, Johnithan Ben; Fronkier. James Benjamin; Jordan, Cecil Lewis; Rankin, Thomas P . ; Thompson. E r n e s t Daniel.

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96—Billington, Eugene Phillip; Cordill, Daniel Wallace; Davis, Victor Leroy; Perry, Elmer W . ; Waldron, Larry Ellis. 97—Bigler, Frank William; Griffin, Frank Harold; Horton. Stephen Arnold; Jordan, Lloyd Miles; Lofflin, William H e n r y ; McDonald, James Whalen; Moore, Clarence Vernon; Morris, Wilbur B.; Reynolds, John McCormick; Towner, Harvey Leebon; Usrey, Clyde Wilford. No. 98—Balderston, W a t s o n ; Colvin, William Cooley; Harrison, George Daniel; Hobbs, Clarence Alolphus ; Sicolay, Donald M a t h i a s ; Page, Ivan F r a n k l i n ; Seaton, Robert Lincoln; Ziegler. George Arthur. No. 99—Armfield, Jack O.; Bailey Cecil W.; Beggs. Ralph A.; Bounous, Eli H.; Brooks, Herman O.; Carlson, Roy E . ; Chadwick, George A.; Cochrum, Geathel D.; Corbett, H. Marvin; Cornwall, Clarence H.; Cowdrey, William R.; Cundiff, Charles W.; Cundiff, Morris H . ; Doolin, Roy C.; Dull, Harold L e s t e r ; Few, Samuel M.; Frazier, Russell Wilson; Grubb, Golden M . ; Gunning, Waller G.; Hensley, Wallace E . ; Henton, Ronald R a y ; Kenna, J a m e s B r e t t ; Lester, Arthur R.; Livingston, George E.; Lyon, Harold J . ; McFerson, Grant J r . ; McVicar, Russell Archibald; Miller, Franklin L. J r . ; Miller, Kendall W . ; Mitchell, Howard; Moody, E a r l ; Mourning, Fred W e b b ; Myers, Robert B.; Nighswonger. Keith S.; Overfield, Calvin R.; Paul, Volney A.; Reed, Rowland W . ; Rosendale, John W . ; Roy, Glee A.; Ruble, Adrain Aaron; Schrock, Lawrence W . : Steele, Charles E . ; Wallace, Howarl M.; Weeks, Henry K.; Whitney, James F . ; Williams, Clifford J . ; Williams, Warren T r o m a s ; Wright, Louis W. No. 100—Armstrong, Leo S.; Coons, William Almeron; Coons, William Fredrick; Gillenwater, Wayne Gray; Lane, Miller; Rogers, Charles R.; Shields, Raymond D . ; Stauffacher, Casper R. No. 101—Boyd, George Horace; Hopper, Richard; Rogers, I r a ; Skoog. Roy E l m e r ; Tiffany, Arlon Erwin. No. 102—Beal, Arthur Newton Sr.; Benefiel, Lelan J . ; Bever. E r n e s t Edward; Brighton, Robert Hill; Brokaw, Gay H o b a r t ; Brown, Joseph Milton; Carrington, Charles H o m e r ; Donnel, Thornton W . ; Eli, John Edward; Henry, Edgar L.; Heymann, Richard M.; Hill, Charles W . ; Hogan, Charles Clyde; Hoover, Madison F . J r . ; Jensen, Paul F . ; Miller, E r n e s t Lyle; Perry, Harold; Reiter, Albert R o b e r t ; Richards, Loren H a r r y ; Richardson, Talmadge L. No. 103—Bennett, Deane McGinley; Blackwood, Chester D.; Blume, Hillard M.; Carpenter, Marion H e r b e r t ; Cauble, Gettes E . ; Chauncey, Alvah B . ; Clark, E r n e s t Roy; Cordner, Gene H e r b e r t ; Dalton, Lloyd Carl; Dearinger, Searl J . ; Defebaugh, George A.; Nelson, Oscar D.; Steinman, Charles E . : Swank, Roy C. No. 104—Fuhrken. Arnold C.; Johnson, Clarence A.; Lobaugh, Farel R-; Muir, Ralph A.; Schropp, Charles T h o m a s ; SoUer, Crarles M. No. 105—Jordan, Charles S.; Lockhart, William A. No. 106—MiUiken, Elmo L e r o y ; Rhoades, Era Alva; Wallace, Floyd Carlton No. 107—Coldwell, Ivan Malaby; Frohlich. J u l i u s ; McCarney, Otis L a v e r n e ; McCracken, William H . ; Patterson, William Edward: Pence, Maynard T . ; Whitehurst, Francis B. No.

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D E A T H S — Continued. No. 327—Anderson. Pearl E m o r y ; Neece, Lloyd B . ; Dates, Francis Marion; Raines, Leon Harrison; Ross, William Albert. No. 328—Hill. Carl D. No. 329—Allen, Malcolm Arner; Carlson, E r n e s t Edward; Mitchell, Asa Kenneth; Nemmers. Anthony Peter. No. 330—Baker, Joseph H a r r i s o n ; Ficken, Hubert G.; Kerbs, Leonard Leon; Robinett, Ward R a y ; Rothe, Jacob John. No. 331—Bennett. George A m o s ; Dombrosky, Ben F . ; Fitch, Julius F r e d ; Houck. Archie P . ; Johns, Lloyd W a s h i n g t o n ; Phelan, Burlin Curtis. No. 332—Gatz, John Ellis; Hansen, Godfried W . ; Hetrick, Charles E . ; Hubenett. Glaus H . ; Onstott, Howard Purcell; Wiedower, Edward H. No. 333—Baker, Richard D. E u g e n e ; Ball, William — N M I — ; Ballard, Rex Richard; Bateman, Thomas H.; Foutch, Grant Albert; Nicolaisen, Neils Christian; Payne, Thomas Edward; Schierle. Arthur Joseph; Schlotzhauer, Paul Kenneth ;Stewart. Charles Allen No. 334—Barkley, Marion Crawford; Haynes, Walter Raymond; Sims. Arthur Harold No. 3355—Shellenberger. Pearl Leslie. No. 336—Broyles, Verlan W . ; Cunningham, Otis Ralph; Engle, Lindsay L.; Magnusson, John S.; Montgomery, John Lemuell. No. 337—Howell, Earl F . ; Lamb. Fred G.: Mantz, Arthur R. No. 338—Green. Charles E . ; Mead, Daniel C.; North, Seth Herman. No. 339—Humbert. Joseph Leroy; Varner, James. No. 340—Burr. Hiram Duane. No. 341—Cantrell. Dewey H.; Dysart. Halbert D. No. 342—Kiser, H u g h ; Salley, Leland H. No. 343—Conroy, Fred Cooper J r . ; Hill, H a n c e ; Smith, Guy D. No. 344—Kleiner, Alvin Daniel; Meyer, Walter Lee. No. 345—Converse, Harold Miner: Goodwin, Arthur Warren. No. 347—Moore, Charles C. So. 348—Boyer, Pearl U. No. 349—Cossaart. Alvin C.; Hiatt, Charles R.; Seifert. Richard J . No. 351—Boone, Ira Ray; Frawner, Ted F r a n k l i n ; Hughes, Francis W.; Ricrardson, George H e n r y : Taylor David Dema. No. 352—Mathews. James Douglas: Sanders. Clifford Franklin. No. 354—Johnson. Gerald Lloyd; Jornson, Lloyd O.; Russell, Oscar H. No. 356—Moherman. William H e n r y ; Whitla, Lowell Reid. No. 357—Falter, John. No. 358—Crotts, Clarence A.; Fisher. John Howard; Foulk. Robert Clifford; Geesling. Alva B.; Gorham. Samuel Lawrence Sr.: Mudge, William Albert; Shive. John Wiseman. No. 359—Brumbaugh, Samuel W a y n e ; Calene. John Lucian; Meinhevtz. John F . ; Williams, Lewis Arthur. No. 360—Bennett. Arthur S.; Brock, Earl Ambrose; Erickson, Carl Leslie; Rogers, Glenn. No. 362—Humbird, William C.; Jehlik, George W . : Passmore, Henry George; Preston, Ben F . ; Sefcik. Edward F r a n k ; Taylor, John V.; Wiruth, James G. No. 364—Bean, Perry E . ; Brooks, Cecil F . ; Lovett, Richard C.; Stevens, Leslie L. Sr. No. 365—Holder, Andrew Clarence; Schartz, Walter A. No. 366—Demaranville, Charles T.; MlHarg, Archibald E.

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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS

D E A T H S — Continued. No. 367—Rickers, John F . ; Shuman, Harold E u g e n e ; Singley, Carl Rush. No. 3G9—I3aker, Donald H a r t m a n ; Burkin, Charles Frederick J r . ; Castor, Theodore Elwood; Chisholm, Bernard IV^onroe J r . ; Eagon. Orville, J e s s e ; Freeman, Henry J . ; Henry, Robert E m m e t t ; Kuss, Charles Frank Adam; Mauck, Robert E . ; Minnear, John Rayburn;- Rudd, Wesley Alvis; Sherk, Wayne Harold; Tomecal, Frank Mathew; Weeks, Thomas Vernon; Wiggins, Ralph. No. 370—Clements, William A.; Crayton, Adrian Glenn. No. 371—Debusk, Lyle D.; Foreman, Ira S.; Zimmerman, Thomas I. No. 372—Robertson, Thomas J. No. 374—Porter, Alfred George; Reichardt, Walter Elmer; Towner, John Gordon. No. 376—Berger, Albert C.; Dickson, Lawrence Zelora; Dubois, E a r n s t J a c o b ; Gumm, Elliott Abasha; Sutton, Orville E. No. 379—Stryker. George F r a n c i s ; Wells, Paul Leo. No. 382—Pirtle. Harvey B. No. 384—Bonham, Floyd R.; Hullet, Fred B . ; McKee, Chauncy S.; Thornhill, Orville A.; Tootraker, Thmas C. No. 385—Beane. Harley E a r l ; Howe, Ralph W.; McGee, Aubrey S. No. 388—Beii, Russell G. No. 390—Brown, James Robert; Craig, E r n e s t G.; Mapes, Glen D.; Urban, John Herman. No. 393—Messmore, Edmund L. 394—Branson, James David; Rose, H e r b e r t G. No. 395—Garrison. Frank E a r l ; Goldsmith, William Marion; Lake, Raymond F . ; Petford, John W. No. 396—Drexel, Morton Charles; Elsasser, Dean Albert; Gorlon, Clifford Thomas Sr.; McGee, George Guy; Swezey, Donald H. No. 397—Brown, Tom C.; Buchanan, Ralph Y.; Erickson, Eugene Donlad; Jordan, Dorance R.; Peterson, Chester Nels. No. 398—Burns. Vere Thomas. No. 399—Brown, John Willard; Eddy, Elbert E . ; Ford, Earl Raymond; Fralick, Irvin R. No. 402—Moore, Edward Dale. No. 404—Gorthy, Walter L.; Gough, John F . ; Reynolds, Bion Joseph. No. 406—Curtis, Nelson L . ; Hanson, Henry J . ; Johnson, Thomas J . ; Peachey, Merle; Pew, Loren Winfield. No. 408—Reeves, Elmer. No. 409—Evans, Budd. No. 410—Crissman, Millard Fillmore; Ellithorpe, Frank L . ; Hamilton, Roy Robert; Roescr, Orion Alonzo. No. 412—Dillinger, Noah M a r t i n ; Hughes, Theodore Royce; Masterson, Clarence O. No. 413—Bunnell, John E t h a n ; Deeds, John Oscar; Stanley, Fred Lewis. No. 414—Twell, George Norman. No. 415—Hays, Jay Stevens; Thomason, Homer. No. 417—Paul, William. No. 419—Cox, Russell W.; Macha, Marvin HaroU; Sumner, Everett L. No. 420—French, John Milton; Godfrey, Dick Floyd J r . ; Ingham, Winter J.

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D E A T H S — Continued. No. 421—Crisler, William Dale; Davenport, William J o s e p h ; Nehring, Leonard George. No. 422—Drewry, Raymond C.: Hurley, Merville M.; Powell, Vernon Jackson. No. 423—Bishop, Rollin 0 . ; Cheney, James William; Hanshaw, Orland E. No. 424—Buehler, W a l t e r ; Wingo, Lonnie No. 427—Amick, Jessie R a y : Deweese, Leroy Rowland; Hayes, Herman N . ; Muck, W i b u r ; Philips, Wayne O. No. 430—Levick, George Roy. No. 433—Amend, Virgil A n t h o n y ; Arnold, Claude Clinton; Bivins, Asa J a m e s ; Bloss, Raymond C ; Brewer, George Manly; Bullinger, Merle E m e r y ; Carpenter. Ralph Frederick; Carter, William D.; Clark, Gordon Jewell: Cobb, J a m e s Lafayette; Cozine, Jack Howad; Cozine, William L . ; Cupp, L. V. — 1 0 — ; Delay, Or vile William; Dev'ers, Orval Clarence; Dyas, Roy F o r r e s t ; Elvin, Alfred T e n n y s o n ; Fiel, Edward Raymond; Findley, Arlin I v e s ; Gaskill, Victor Kirwin; Grandfield, Wilmer J o s e p h ; Greenleaf, Aaron E u g e n e ; Greenwood, James E d y a r d ; Greiler, Kenneth Maxson; Hall, Doyne S.; Haskins, Kenneth L e e ; Hays, Paul M.; Knaak, Jacob Cornelius; Lacy, Donald Ross J r . ; Lair, Doyal E r v i n ; Law, Norman Lee; McCready, Morris Dryden; McGlothlin, Exie Olin; Melgren, Rudolph Emanuel; Million. Texas J e a n e t t e ; Mohr, Raymond George; Owen, Worth H o g a n ; Robison, Raymond Ralph; Sanders, Don Richard; Sanderson, Ronald O.; Shutts, Howard Owen; Sivert," Albert Chris; Stuffings, Jesse Howard; White, Leon Z. No. 435—Short, Jack Charles. No. 436—Chapman. Oral Mansfield; Custer, Richard Charles; Hylton, Chester Alderson; Jones, Howard G.; Keir, Donall M c l n t y r e ; Landis, Calvin A.; Lewis, Floyd Dee; McCIure, Robert Leonard; Murphy, William Wallace; Peck, F r a n k ; Stiller. Thomas J a c o b ; Stoffle, Jewell J e s s e ; Tucker, Ora; Younger, Harold Louis. No. 437—Connell, Willard B.; Keller, Harold Buhrer. No. 438—Bridges, Edward F . ; Brunk, Glenn E.; Clements, Charles D.; Greenwood, Clarendon J r . : Linton. C. Dave •—10—; Middleton, Ora Al; Pate, Edwin C.; Perry, Lorrence A.; Seely, Fred M.; Staton, Claude Cash; Thompson, James Samuel; Whitney, Ershel Ray. No. 442—Mclntyre, Elgin S.; Mosher, Christopher Francis. No. 444—Holmes, William G.; Kuntz, Gregg G. No. 445—Beck, Konrad C.; Fooshee, Max M . ; Frisch, F r e d ; Hall, Clarence W . ; Marchino, Emory - Lawrence; Miller. Lloyd E. ;Pruter, Marcel Edwin; Sanders, Howard; Smith, Ted W. No. 446—Canfield, Edwarl Barnes. No. 450—Clark. Charles F r e d ; Pechin. Fred E.

March

1976-77

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

Deaths Other Grand Jurisdictions Arizona— Samuel N. Giacobbi, PGSW, May 20, 1977 Arkansas— Leslie M. Greene, PGM, July 12, 1976 James H. Vandiver, PGM, October 26„ 1976 British Columbia— George R. Calbert, PGM, March 18, 1976 Frederick W. Coffin, PGM, January 15, 1977 Colorado— Kenneth O. Wood, PGM, November 13, 1976 Glenn B. VanFleet, PGM, January 12, 1977 District of Columbia— Paul R. Mattix, P G M ; PCS, February 27, 1977 Delaware— Donald R. Karr, Jr., SGS, February 6, 1977 Germany— Theodor Vogel, PGM, February 9, 1977 India— P. M . Sundaram, H P G M , November 30, 1975

Japan— Sadaichi Horiuchi, PGM, February 16, 1977 Kentucky— Frederick M. Gross, PGM, September 30, 1976 Albert C. Hanson, PGM, July 6, 1976 Louisiana— Edwin F. Gayle, PGM, May 11, 1976 Dee A. Strickland, PGM, January 17, 1977 Maryland— Phillip B. Matthews, PGM, November 4, 1976 Michigan— Hayden M. Williams, PGM, February 2, 1977 Mississippi— Benjamin J. Carter, Jr., H P G M , September 15, 1976 John H. Johnson, PGM, November 16, 1976 Leonard S. Terry, PGM, March 4, 1976 John W. Alford, GSW and PGC, March 28, 1977

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D E A T H S — Concluded, Nebraska— William C. Schaper, PGM, February 12, 1977 Edward Huwaldt, PGM, February 14, 1977 Nevada— James P. Whitmore, Sr., PGM, October 15, 1976 North Dakota— Gilbert G. Movius, PGM, November 22, 1976 Nova

Scotia— Harold F. Sipprell, DGM-PGS-PGHP, December 11, 1976

Ohio— Calvin T. Hublcr, PGM, October 29, 1976 Oklahoma— L. V. Orton, PGM, March 19, 1977 Oregon— Martin S. Sichel, PGM, February 9, 1977 Panama— Hermano GuoUermo Samuel Young, GM Elect, April 15, 1976 Puerto Rico— Jose G. Bloise, PGM, November 27, 1975 Ramon Gomez-Cintron, PGM, April 22, 1976 Rhode Island— Bertram Clarke, PGM, January 26, 1977 Virginia— Thomas W. Dodge, PGM, October 10, 1976 Wisconsin— Paul W. Grossenbach, H P G M , September 28, 1976 West

Virginia— Hubert B. Lake, PGM, March 23, 1976 Harry E. Jackson, PGM, January 3, 1977

March

1976-77

GRAND

LODGE

225

KANSAS

SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1976 DECREASg'

INCREASE"

No.

Loeation

1—Highland 1 2—Leavenworth . . . 1 3—Kansas City . . . 4 5—Atchison 2 6—Lawrence 14 7—Junction City . . 81 8—Fort Scott 8 9—Lawrence 14 10—Leavenworth . . . 3 11—Jewell 42 12—Emporia 28 14—Oskaloosa 16 15—Great Bend . . . . 5 2 16—Manhattan 29 17—Topeka 21 18—Ottawa 13 19—Olathe 6 20—Circleville 19 21—Valley Falls . . . 15 22—Melvem 13 23—Baldwin City . . . 14 24—Osawatomie . . . . 6 25—Oketo 18 26—Longton 26 27—LeRoy 28 28—Mapleton 8 29—Humboldt 12 30—Towanda 84 31—Doniphan 2 32—Auburn 21 83—Mound City . . . . 7 34—Shawnee Mission 5 35—Hiawatha 16 36—Council Grove . 3 2 87—Paola 6 88—lola 12 39—Seneca 17 40—DeSoto 14 41—Pomona 13 42—Holton 19 43—Nickerson 45 44—Garnett 18 45—Easton 3 46—Halstead 83 47—Xenia 8 48—Effingham 2 49—Lansing 8 50—Silver Lake ... .20 51—Topeka 21 62—St. Mary's 20 54—Shawnee 5 55—Troy 1 56—Spring Hill .... 6

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19 14 6 17 15

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1 85

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8 .. . 2 2 1 1 39 18 7 2 2

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118 124 1,486 124 483 665 549 376 810 89 792 89 611 873 942 524 253 99 81 84 136 264 83 S2 113 60 113 185 40 111 127 68 848 176 166 222 140 186 38 176 111 185 61 133 61 82 122 102 1,307 80 398 92 118

226

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March

THE

SYNOPSIS OF R E T U R N S OF LODGES—Continued. INCREASE

No.

Location

67—Wichita 38 58—McCracken ...52 GO—Salina 48 61—LaCygne 7 62—Ovcrbrook 22 63—Oswego 11 64—Wathena 1 65—Gardner 6 66—Burlington 23 67—Frankfort 18 68—Leavenworth . . . 3 69—Altamont H 70—Carbondale ...22 71—Baxter Springs 10 72—Huron 2 73—Chetopa 11 74—Augusta 84 75—Wamego 29 76—Erie 11 77—Medicine Lodge 48 78—White Cloud . . . 1 79—Burlingame . . . 2 2 80—Cottonwood Falls 28 82—Neosho Falls . . .23 83—Eudora 14 84—Winchester . . . .15 86—Waterville 18 86—Wichita 88 87—Mankato 42 88—Fleasanton . . . . 7 89—Centralia 17 90—Topeka 20 91—Marysville . . . . 18 92—Devon 8 93—Girard 9 94—Neodesha 24 95—Fredonia 24 96—Kansas City . . . 4 97—El Dorado 34 98—Abilene 31 99—Wichita 38 100—Columbus 10 101—Lyndon 22 102—Coffeyville 25 103—Chanute 12 104—Washington . . . 3 0 106—Solomon 31 106—Eureka 27 107—Independence . . 2 5 108—Garland 8 109—Americus 28 110—Winfield 35 111—Rossville 20 112—Haysville 37 113—Concordia 40

DECREASE

ST,

i! 6

as £

is B

•2-0

6 4 19 6 2 1

11 4 16 9 5 7

3 17 4 3 1 12 2 3 6 2 1 12 10 6 16 7 2 10 7 1 2 3 3 7 2 1 3 36 2

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8 5 15 1 2 51 1 1 1 12

49 7 8 8 6 . . . 20 4 14 12 6 3 "2 3 7 1 1 12 3 4 8

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1976-77

227

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued. INCREASE"

No.

111I

Location

114—Florence 38 115—Union town .... 8 116—Muscotah 2 117—Parsons 11 118—Altoona 24 119—Cherokee 10 120—Peabody 38 121—Toronto 27 122—Clifton 80 128—Republic 41 124—Hutchinson . . . .45 125—Cawker City . . . 54 126—Elk Falls 26 127—Edgerton 6 128—Munden 41 129—Belleville 41 ISO—Netawka 17 131—Fontana 7 132—Elk City 26 133—Arkansas City .35 134—Clay Center . . . .30 135—Lenexa 5 186—Sedan 26 187—Cherryvale 25 138—Dover 64 139—Sedgwick 33 140—Hutchinson . . . 4 5 141—Osage City . . . .22 142—Newton 83 143—Minneapolis ...40 144—Yates Center . 2 3 145—Beloit 40 146—Ellsworth . . . .|48 147—Marion 83 148—Wakeeney 63 149—Thayer 11 160—Wellington . . . . 36 161—Douglass 34 162—Lebo 28 153—Shawnee Mission 5 164—Lincoln 43 166—Howard 26 166—Dexter 36 167—South Haven . . .36 158—Atchison 2 159—Robinson 16 160—Osborne 54 161—Alma 64 162—Sabetha 16 163—Fall River . . . .24 164—Atwood 59 105—Oxford 36 166—Randolph 29 167—Larned 61 168—Wichita 38

DECREASE

gs sI

III

22 2 4 8 4 2 2 1 3 8 4 2 1 2 24 6 2 5 7

1 14 2 14 2 2 4 2 1 4 2 1 7 2 8 9 2 4 21 2 1

4 10

2 1

4 2 1

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2 . 1 . 2

1 1 4 1

1 . 6

8 19 4 17 4 6 7 1 7 5 1 13 6 8 23 7 8 2 1 10 3 4 2 3 3 8 4 4 10

2 1 16 1

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91 68 524 26 63 1 110 6 99 3 4 107 4 70 2 87 1 147 69 84 47 SO 186 84 57 81 562 201 170 127 5 169 8 67 1 88 465 27 107 6 420 14 123 1 134 7 121 10 163 139 164 75 410 239 124 13 1,027 192 6 60 76 2 91 8 862 77 1 181 88 6 170 66 222 120 46 240 670

228

March

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.

DECREASE"

INCREASE

No.

Location

169—Blue Kapids . , .18 171—Sterling 44 172—McPlierson . . . . 89 173—Belle Plaine . . .87 174—Smith Center . . 4 2 176—Clyde 80 177—Russell 53 178—Burr Oak 42 179—Kinsley 61 180—White Water . 8 4 181—Lenora 56 183—Gaylord 64 184—Phillipsburg ...55 186—Oberlin 66 187—Pittsburg 9 188—Onaga 19 189—Stockton 55 190—Tonganoxie . . . . 1 4 191—Ness City 60 192—Lyons 44 193—Hartford 28 194—Galena 10 195—Hays 58 196 Madison 27 197—Canton 39 198—Lucas 53 199—Norton 56 200—Anthony 47 201—Mulvane 87 202—Delphos 40 203—Caldwell 36 204—Downs 54 20B—Eskridge 64 206—Harper 47 207—Alton 54 208—Haven 45 210—Fulton 8 211—Courtland 41 212—Colony 12 218—Severy 27 214—Simpson 40 216—Rush Center . . . 6 2 216—Hiattville 8 217—Ellinwood 62 219—Little River . . . .44 220—Lewis 61 221—Scandia 41 222—Dodge City 61 223—Leon 84 224—Williamsburg . . 1 3 225—Topeka 21 226—Haddam 41 227—Jamestown 40 229—Walnut 9

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146 135 288 183 181 51 278 32 136 53 76 61 188 189 968 132 94 157 98 207 63 •179 290 166 79 97 175 164 827 34 148 76 73 211 104 102 86 56 78 59 43 71 112 101 67 98 107 390 188 81 678 66 86 57

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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.

DECREASE"

INCREASE

Ko.

Location

a 230—Kingman 46 232—Greenleaf 30 233—Burden . . .• 234—Axtell 18 236—Meriden 15 237—McCune 11 238—Mt. Hope 45 241—Linwood 14 242—Miltonvale . . . . 30 243—Louisburg 6 244—Waverly 23 245—Moran 12 246—Garden City ...62 247—Chase 44 248—Tecumseh 21 249—Scottville 40 260—Whiting 16 251—Galva 37 262—Stafford 51 263—Oaltley 58 254—St. John 51 266—McLouth 15 267—Westmoreland .29 268—Cheney 37 269—Beattie 18 200—Lalie City 48 2G1—Mulberry 9 262—Attica 47 263—Hazelton 48 264—Logan 55 265—Pratt 50 266—Nortonville . . . . 1 5 267—Moline 26 268—Bronson 269—Conway Springs 37 270—Quenemo 271—Kansas City . . . 4 272—Kansas City . . . 4 273—Clearwater ....37 274—Weir 10 276—Meade 63 276—Windom 277—Ashland 49 278—Kiowa 48 279—Dighton 60 280—Chapman 31 281—Hill City 67 282—Jetmore 61 283—Cimarron 61 284—Scott City 60 286—Argonia 36 286—Blue Mound ... 7 287—Lebanon 42 288—Hope 32

1 1 a| 5

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250 44 110 87 162 94 127 48 41 103 67 88 301 121 81 81 31 106 149 163 142 84 86 173 61 46 81 84 76 77 293 63 73 101 89 46 298 432 262 106 117 43 100 199 107 70 163 90 64 210 98 91 63 62

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230

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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued. DECREASE

INCREASE

i) No.

Loestian

•° a

6 Z

s 1 af

•8

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. Ill I 289—Lakin 62 290—Plainville 65 291—Bunkerhill 53 292—Glasco 40 293—Greensburg . . . 5 0 294—Glen Elder . . . . 64 295—Coldwater 49 296—Green 30 297—Ellis 53 298—Wilson 43 299—Arlington 45 300—Liberal 63 301—Hamilton 27 302—Grainfield 58 803—Wichita 38 806—Colby 57 307—Herington 32 309—Syracuse 62 310—Almena 66 811—Ft. Leavenworth 3 312—Sublette 63 313—Wichita 88 314—Gridley 23 315—Savonburg 12 316—Coolidge 62 317—Norcatur 56 318—Winona 58 319—Norwich 46 821—Goodland 59 822—Kansas City . . . 5 323—Oneida 17 824—Caney 25 826—LaHarpe 12 326—Horton 16 327—Hoyt 19 828—Gypsum 48 329—Arcadia 9 830—LaCrosse 62 331—Hoisington . . . . 62 832—Preston 60 333—Shawnee Mission 5 334—Oak Hill 30 336—Allen 28 336—Formoso 42 337—Frederick 44 338—Kincaid 7 339—Lane 13 840—Leoti 60 341—Parker 7 342—Maple City 36 343—Holyrool 43 344—Riley 29 346—Edna 25 347—Spivey 46 848—Hoxie 57

1 1

1 I

1 1 1 93 8 9

25 1 3

2 12

88 2

11 5 1

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62 186 251 91 46 4,869 297 300 152 115 684 100 264 110 96 41 81 66 140 268 708 48

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1976-77

231

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS SYNOPSIS OF R E T U R N S OF LODGES—Continued. INCREASE

DECREASE in

U V

No.

Location

a < 349—Narka 41 351—Scammon 10 352—Tribune 60 364—Summerfield . . . 1 8 355—Cedarvale 26 356—Wellsville 13 367—Alta Vista 32 368—Turon 45 359—Sylvan Grove .43 360—Jennings 66 861—Genesseo 44 362—Cuba 41 364—Valley Center . 3 3 365—Derby 37 366—Bonner Springs . 4 367—Plains 63 368—Bluff City 47 369—Kansas City . . . 4 370—Maple Hill . . . .64 371—Macksville 61 372—Denison 19 374—Dwight 32 376—Bucklin 61 378—Zenda 46 379—Buffalo 24 380—White City . . . .32 382—Wilsey 32 383—McDonald 59 384—Protection 49 386—Topeka 21 388—Speairville 61 390—Natoma 53 391—Sylvia ;46 393—Mayetta 19 394—Coats 50 395—Staffordville . . . 2 8 396—Wakefield 30 397—Lindsborg 39 398—Hepler 8 399—Mullinville . . . . 60 401—Latham 34 402—Wakarusa 21 403—Benedict 24 404—St. Francis . . . . 6 9 406—Hugoton 63 408—Arma 9 409—Haviland 60 410—Quinter 68 411—Climax 27 412—Wilmore . . . . . . .49 413—Ensign 61 414—Moreland 67 415—Perry 16 417—Sharon Springs 58 419—Delia 20

1 2

3 6 2 1 2 1 7 4 4

3 02

5 a

2; 4 6 4 3

1 2

2 1 7 4 4 1 5 8

1 1

1 ...

6 7 4

1 1 ... 8 . . . 1

2 6

1 2

3 .. . 1 4 . .. 6 4 1 .. .

7 4 2 2 3 16 2 3 1 3 6

4 2

6 6

8 1 19 6 4

10 1 1 1 3

1 6 8 2

1 1

1 1 . . . 2 1

6 S 1 4

5 2

1 2 4 6 6 1 4 1 1

11 4 2 4 2

1 ...

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4 1

1 6

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2 1

1 . . . 2 3

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2 2 3

60 86 87 32 84 99 66 82 88 91 69 93 864 814 224 117 66 624 80 113 66 122 106 88 66 49 44 90 104 170 41 83 71 73 44 97 111 169 71 79 72 131 57 120 209 162 65 68 66 59 78 49 118 79 37

232

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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E SYNOPSIS OP RETURNS OP LODOES—Concluded.

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• Long Island No. 231 consolidated with Naphtali No. 310, 30 April 1976. Membership Dec. 31, 1976 Adjustment to 1975 Reports N e t Loss 1976 Membership D e c . 31, 1976 Number Lodges D e c . 31, 1976

130 618 107

77,129 33 1,236 76,860 403

Naphtali

277

408

299

•188

286

229

200

109

Arkansas City

Aiuerlcns

Ashland

Cable

. . . Crescent

Arcadia

Altoona

118

Alta Vista

Occidental

Alia Vista

207

367

Altamont

SIO

69 Altamont

Alma

161

Benevolent

Name of Lodffo

Allen

Location

S15

• 98

Na.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—1977

19, 1871

Stated Communication

Masters

1st and Srd Mondays Except July and Aagriut 923 W. 1st 67410 Feb. 26, 192S 1st and 8rd T h u r s d a y s . . . . Bushong 66841 Oct. 21, 1876 1st and 8rd M o n d a y s . . . . 412 E. 4th St. 66401 Feb. 20, 1889 1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . . ER 1 67622 Mar. 18, 1920 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . . . 67330 Feb. 17, 1898 1st and 3rd M o n d a y s . . . . 815 S Neosha,CouncilGrove66846 Feb. 16, 1882 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. 67623 Oct. 17, 1872 Except June, July and 917 N. 9th, Neodesha 66767 Ausust Oct. 19, 1871 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . . . 66835 Feb. 17, 1881 George Thomas Dodgen 215 S. Anthony 67003 Feb. 19, 1890 I s t and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . . 310 S. Broadway Ft. Scott 66701 Feb. 21. 1S12 1st and Srd M o n d a y s . . . . 67004 Oct. 16, 187S I s t and Srd Wednesdays. . 805 South B 67005 Feb. 16, 1888 I Meadowlark Lane Hutchinson 67501 Feb. 18, 1916 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . . . 66712 Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . . 1100 Main 67831

Oct.

When Chartered

For location of Lodee Halls marked with * see paere following directory.

Walter A. Fiorucci Box 449 66712 John W. Goings, Jr. 429 W. 7th 67831

L. John Redelfs Box 275 66835 Billy Joe Smith 807 N. Springfield 670 03 Oscar Curnutt Box 147 66711 Henry E. Stehle 67004 Garland 0 . Miser P.O. Box 196 67005 J. Ren Mathews 67614

Robert C. Menges 804 N. Kuney 67410 William J. Besack, Sr. Bushong 66841 Robert H. Arnold 221 E. 3rd St., Box 122 66401 Billy E. Archibald RR No. 1 67622 J. Harlan Graham Rt. No. 1, Edna 67342 Vernon L. Bolinder PO Box 193 66834 Earl T. Poore 67623 Elmer Burton Box 248 66710

Secretaries

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Oct. 21, 1876

Feb. 18. 1886

Feb. 20, 1896

Oct. 17, 1860

R. D. Ely

Atwood

Auburn

Attica

262

164 Atwood

S2 A a b a m

Belleville

129

Benedict

40S I Benedict

Mt. Vernon

Belleville

...

Belle Plaine. . .

Bendena

440 I Bendena

•146 IBeloit

Belle Plaine

173

Baxter

Beattie

71 Baxter Sprines

Beattte

Palmyra

* 23 Baldwin City .

269

Feb. 19. 1886

AxteU

Feb. 19, 1914

Feb. 26 1926

Oct. IE, 187S

Oct. 17, 1872

Oct. 18, 1877

Feb. 18, 1886

Oct. 21, 1868

Oct. 18, 18B9

Oct. 21, 1869

Mystic Tie. . . .

Active

Atchison

Masters

H. Elvin Jones 617 Mound St. 66002 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . . Oliver . Wendell Holmes 1126 L 66002 1st and Srd Thursdays. . .Larry Everett Hughbanks . . . . 115 N. Garfield 67009 1st and Srd Wednesdays. . Dennis Lee Bell Except Jnly and Anenat 101 N. Srd. 67780 Neil Weatphal 1st Tuesday Rt. 1, Box 94A Oskaloosa 66066 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . . . Matthew E. Perry 113 W. 13th St., Andover 67002 1st and Srd Mondays. . . . . Lloyd H. Coins, Jr 66403 1st and Srd Tuesdays Phillip E. Pritehard Baldwin City 66006 1st and Srd Mondays Gordon Sweeten 743 Park 66713 1st and Srd Wednesdays. . Donald L. Jones 66406 . 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Hugh E. Richards 411 Rutland, Wichita 67203 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . . Elmer J. Hoard 1609 E. 21st St. 66936 I s t and Srd Mondays John A. Dunham I I G E . Court 67420 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . Roger D. Clark 66008 Ist, and Srd Mondays Richard L. Guentber Rural Box No. 6 66714

Stated Communication

July 14. 1866 1st and Srd Mondays

When Chartered

Washington. . .

Name of Lodge

168

6 Atchison

Location

* 74 I A a s a s t a I 2S4 Axten

•

No.

DiRSCTORY OF LoDOKS—Continu0d

For location of Lodffe Halls marked with * see x>ase following directory.

g O g D S g ^ H K "

Topeka 66619 Darrell L. Winzer 1421 Henry St. 67010 Benton F. Luse 66403 Wayne H. Rollf RR 1, Box 494, Gardner 66080 Stanley Pickering 628 E. 9th 66713 William E. Cassidy PO Box 42 66406 Warren E. Cox 910 Friend 67013 Vernon G. Kalivoda 2626 N. St.. PO Box 168 669S2 Charles D. Mears 217 S. Mill 67420 George D. Clark 66008 Daniel A. Doyle Rural Box No. 2 66714

Rt. No. 1

Secretaries Fred B. Jensen Rt. No. 4, Box 192 66002 Lawrence D. Winegardner 601 S. 6th 66002 Charles Catlin RR 2 67609 Lyle Gene McCain Rt. 2, Lndell 67744 Russell L Koci

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235

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Clifton

Climax

278

122

411

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Circleville

184

424

ClafUn

Preston

288

Cbetopa

CirclevlUe

1 1

•1S7

119

268

247

Cherry vale

Feb. 24. 1927

Antiquity

280

15, 1 8 7 t

Oct.

1st and Srd Thursdays. . . .

2nd and 4th Mondays

1st Tuesday

1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . .

2nd and 4th Thursdays. . .

2nd and 4th Wednesdays. .

1st and Srd Mondays

1st and 8rd Wednesdays. .

603 Independence

66724

67025

PO Box 91

Box 351

RED No. 2, Lyons

67386

67654

66441

66720

RR 1 Junction City

803 S. Wilson

66415

67024

Feb.

Rt. 4, Columbus 66725 16, 188T 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . Aubrey V. Hanna, Sr PO Box 406 67836 Oct. 17. 1866 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . . . 914 Forrest. Holton 66436 Feb. 16. 1922 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . Kurt Herbert Fuhr 312 6th St. 67526 Oct. 16, 1878 1st and Srd Wednesdays. . RFD 4 67532 Feb. 16, 1887 1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . . 202 S. Delos Haysville 67060 Feb. IE. 1882 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . 66987 Feb. 18. 1911 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . . . HR ISO. 3, niureka 6704b

21, 1869

17, 1872

Oct.

18, 1886

19. 1886

19. 1871

Feb.

Oct.

Cedar

•108

20. 1870

Oct.

Home

17. 1898

Feb.

Location

S66 'cedar Vale

Chautauqua. . . .

No.

DuiECTORY OF LoDOES—Continued

For location of Lod s e Halls marlced with * see Paee followins directory. When Name of Lody• Chartared Stated Conununicmtlon Masters

67525 PO Box 32 67482 Val O. Whitesell RR No. 2 67026 Edward C. Slipsager PO Box 249 66987 Sammie G. Cross RR No. 2, Eureka 67 045

PO Box 362 67336 Paul L. Wade, Sr. Box 113 67336 Maurice L. Johnson PO Box 422 67835 Wilbert J. Leuthold RR 66416 Paul E. Gibler Box 381, 305-4th St.

Rt. No. 1 67024 George E. Byrne 66415 Billy E. Kelso PO Box 464 66720 Albert N. DeWitt 221 E. 2nd 67431 Howard C. Campbell Box 76 67524 J. Wayne Pipkin Box 628 67025 Raymond D. Housrh PO Box 276 66724

• Secretaries

1900 I s t and Srd Mondays.

1922 1st and Srd Thursdays

Feb.

CunnluEham

Delia

Oslphos

Danlaon

Oantoa

Derby

427

419

202

872

449

•865

Derby

Denton

Denison

Delphos

Delia

Cunningrham.

Cuba

862

....

Courtland. . . .

211 Conrtland

Council Grove

1966 2nd and 4th Thursdays

1947 I s t and Srd Thursdays. . .

Feb.

Council Grov* . . .

1981 2nd and 4th Thursdays

1862 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Oct.

Mar.

1869 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Oct.

Zeredatha. . . .

Cottonwood Falls .

Feb.

1889 2nd and 4th Tuesdays

Feb.

Coolidse

CooUdse

816

Mistletoe. . . .

190S I s t and Srd Tuesdays

1887 1st and Srd Mondays.

Feb.

Conway SprinKt •

269

St. J o h n s . . . .

Feb.

1872 I s t and 3rd Mondays.

Oct.

Concordia

118

Prudence....

1921 1st Wednesday

1871 1st and 3rd Tuesdays

Oct.

Colnmbna

100

1881 1st and Srd Mondays.

1888 1st and Srd Mondays.

Feb.

Olive B r a n c h .

Colony

212

Feb.

1888 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Comanche. . . .

Coldwater

296

Feb.

1888 2nd and 4th Mondays.

Feb.

St. Thomas. . .

Feb.

Colby

Keystone. . . .

•806

1871 I s t and 8rd Wednesdays

Oct.

Coats

CoaU

894

CoffayrUl*

Feb.

•102

1878 1st and 8rd Thursdays. .

1911 Srd Monday

Oct.

Prairie Queen.

Clyde

178

Kenneth L. Kohler 300 N . Washington 66846 Sylvan E. H a r r i s 66939 Leon W. Lesovsky 66940 Dallas D. Thornhill PO Box 236 67035 J i m m y L. Dodge Box 326, Rossville 66533 Ray H . Dana 67436 E r n e s t Oaks , . . . ; R t 1 Box 130 Mayetta 66609 R o b e r t Dean Miller Robinson 66532 LeRoy Dean Burgess 913 Morrison Dr. 67037

66845

A r t h u r C. Sneary Box 183 66015 J. W. Robinson R t . No. 3 66725 J e r o m e k Johnson RFD No. 1, Ames 66931 J a m e s Billups Viola 67149 Ivin Arnold Libertus 67836 R o b e r t F . Dunshee

67029

Reynold Danielson Clifton 66937 Robert L . Hammond P.O. Box 101 67028 H . Lloyd Gamine 8 E a s t Martin 67337 Donald L. Woofter R F D 1, Box IS 67701 Norman Hadley

Darrell Sharpe 66938 J a c k K. Shriver 67028 Alfred L. Lewis PO Box 267 67337 Clifford A. Ramsey R F D No. 2 67701 N. W. Bransom 67029 Raymond E. Couch R t . No. 2 66015 T h o m a s B. Holman 430 S. Florida 66725 Chester McWilson PO Box 184 66901 Geo. F . Chitwood 67031 Calvin H . Reed 67836 Russell C. SchwUing S t r o n g City 66869 Norman W. Loomis 116 S. Srd St. 66846 George M. Chase P O Box 128 66939 Glen J. Lesovsky 66940 William E. Thornhill PO Box 35 67036 Harold L. McQueen PO Box 65 66418 Frederick J. J i l k a 67436 Dallas Coleman Rt. 1, Box 95 66419 Lawrence E. T h a r p RR 66017 Lloyd Higbee 827 N. Woodlawn 67037

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St. Bernard.

Arcana

Doniphan

16. 1887 1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

l a t and 3rd Tuesdays. . .

Eaaton

112 I Elk City

Dorado

Effingham

• 97 'l E l

Oct.

Ont

Oct.

Patmoa . . .

Carson. . .

Feb.

Oct.

1st and 3rd T u e s d a y s . . . .

1st and 8rd Thursdays. . . . Except July and August

1IIT1

1st and 3rd Tuesdays. .

l a t a n d Srd T h n r a r l n y a . .

I s t Wednesday

15, 187S 2nd and 4th Monday . .

ia.

17, 1<6«

18, 1892

17, 1872 1st and 8rd M o n d a y s . . . . .

Dec. 20, 1864

Mackey . .

Edna....

Kdna

346

....

Palestine.

Edgerton

127

Easton. . .

Feb. 20, 1906

Dwight

874

Thursday

1st and 8rd Mondays . . .

Feb.

Downs

15, 1881

Feb. 20, 1902 2nd

I )owns

Dover .

1S8

204

21. 1874 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Oct.

Dover

Thursday

17, 1860 I s t Saturday

Feb. 22. 188S

Oct.

2nd

21. 18T4 2nd and 4th Monday*. . .

18, 1897

20. 1861

Stated Commnnlratlnn 1st Monday

Douglass. . .

Dodse Cit7

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

When Cheu-tcrol

ISl I Donglaai

•222

Dexter

....

Dexter

Dichton

1E6

279

Barney

Devon

DcTon

Name of Lodge

De S o t o . . . .

Location

De Soto . . .

No.

DiRECTOKY OF LoDOBs—Continued

1602 W. 3rd 67042 Tommy Ray Bruce . 67344

Dannie Fredrick Weese . . . . Gen. Del. 66018 Robert D. McBride Rt. No. 3 ( D ) , Ft. Scott 66701 Ed Young 67038 Leo E. Krug 501 S. Central 67889 LaVern Sherman Kirby . . . . RR No. 1 67801 P. Kent Symns Rt. 2, Atchison 66002 Bobby Gene Cowan 324 Riverview 67089 James Louis Adkins RFD No. 8, Topeka 66604 C. Earl Andrews 67437 James Wallace Nelson . . . . 405-2 Longstreet Dr., Ft. Riley 66442 Delbert W. Seuser RFD 3 Leavenworth 66043 James E. Robourn 6212 W. 70th Terr., Prairie Village 66208 Larry Eugene Melton Box 284 67342 Eugene I. Grey 66023

Masters

For location of Lodsre Halls marked with * see pace foUowins directory.

Post

1023 Finney 67042 Alva Lynn Marr Box 128 67344

WilltoTM 5

Charles K. Lawhead, Sr. Rt. No. 2, Box 219 66018 Richard L. Harper Rt. No. 3, Ft. Scott 66701 Kent Radcliff P.O. Box 208 67088 Chester D. Sparks 421 S. Eagle 67839 Homer Harold Jones PO Box 976 67801 Perrin K. Symns Box 182, Rt. 2, Atchinson 66002 Elvin Smiles Cox Box 43 Rose Hill 67133 R. Neil Crow RFD No. 7, Topeka 66604 Clifford W. Headley P.O. Box 67 67437 Andrew E. Olson PO Box 145 66849 Raymond Williams, Jr. PO Box 126 66020 Gail- L. Sawyer 710 Wabast Terr., Olathe 66061 Forrest M. Stine Box 280 67342 Henry L. Buddenbohm RR No. 2 66023

Secretaries

rs3 00

Ellaworth

Formoeo

886

•

Frankfort

8 Fort Scott

....

Ft. Leavenworth

Fontana

181

•311

Florence

114

Eureka

Fall River

Endora

•106

163

Eskrldge

206

Erie

487

Enaisn

Entaivriae

41S

• 12 Emporia

146

Frankfort.

Rising Sun

Hancock. .

FormoBo. .

Equity. . . .

Advance. .

Greenwood

Fidelity . . .

Doric - • . . . .

Eminence.

Erie

Enterprise.

Eiuien. . . .

Emporia. .

Ellsworth .

Apollo. . . .

EUinwood.

EUinwood

217

ElUs

Elkhart. . .

Elkhart

422

• 297

Meridian. .

Elk Tmllm

126

Oct. 17, 187T

Oct. 19. 1867

1st and Srd Wednesdays

1st and Srd Fridays. .

Feb. 20. 1889 1st and Srd Thursdays

Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Mondays.

Oct. 16, 18TI 1st and Srd Tuesdays.

Tuesday

I s t and Srd Wednesdays

Oct. 16, 1872 2nd

Oct. 21. 187B

Oct. 19. 18T1 1st and Srd Tuesdays

Oct. 20. 1870 2nd and 4th Tuesdays

Feb. 15. 1882 2nd Monday

Oct. 21, 1869 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 28, 1924 2nd and 4th Mondays

Feb. 22, 1917 1st and 3rd Thursdays

Dec. 20. 1864 1st and Srd Fridays. .

Oct. 21, 18T4 1st and 3rd Mondays.

Feb. 16, 1888 1st Thursday

F*. 22, 1888 I s t and 8rd Thursdays

Feb. 17, 1921 I s t Wednesday

Oct. 17, 18TX 2nd and 4th Thuradaya D. Gene Corle PO Box 61 67346 Harry Edward Jenks . . . . Box 742 67950 William Milton Wolf . . . . 305 E. 1st St. 67626 George E. Glass PO Box 256 67637 Raymond Eugene Thomas PO Box 291 67439 William E. Sellers 827 Payton St. 66801 Duane Howard Miller . . . EFD, Cimarron 67835 Pari Benner Jr Box 112 67441 Joe E. Marshall 319 W. Srd 66733 Thomas H. Clark 66423 William Nichols 830 Elm 66025 Ronald Wayne Hall 613 W. Fourth 67046 Carl Rowe 67047 Gary G. Carroll 309 W. 8th 66851 Robert E. Lee, Jr PO Box 44 66026 James William Page . . . . Mankato 66956 Julian H. McWhirter, Jr. 624 Tromas Ave., Ft. Leavenworth 66027 Robert Lyle Wilson 1953 E. 1st 66701 Virgil M. Crawford Vermillion 66544

L. Merle Stiles PO Box 67 67346 George L. Hincb RR No. 1 67960 John Stanley Blehm 408 E. 6th St. 67626 Alvin B. C. Dubach 1310 Washington 67637 Orville Ernest Brown 219 St. Louis 67439 John Frederick Bohm 600 Clark, No. 34 66801 Everett Arthur Wright Box 73 67841 Ralph F. Nichols Rt. 5, Abilene 67410 Edward M. Bowman 209 N. Webster 66733 Dwayne F. Doty Box 82 66423 Howard Decker RR No. 2, Box 129 66026 Charles Willis Hall RFD No. 2 67046 Jack Blankenship 67047 Jimmie B. Cross 128 W. 7th 66861 Burl L. Kettler RR No. 5, Paola 66071 Charles Donald Howland 66942 Charles W. Farmer 119 Meadow Lane, Lansing 66043 W. Burton Russell PO Box 110 66701 Gene R. Wolfe 900 N. Kans. 66427

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4SU

294

292

Glen Elder

Glasco

1st and 3rd Thursdays. . .

Wednesday

1st and Srd Wednesdays. .

20, 1870 1st

16, 1888

66739

66701

66720

67444

516 W. Walnut

RFD 1

66743

66032

67628

RR No. 2 Cedar

Box 7, 410 E. 1st 67445 Feb. 16, 1888 Ist and Srd Thursdays. . . . Willis Wayne Johnston 67446 Feb. 16, I9ZZ Ist and 3rd Thursdays. . . . Clarence Patten Noe, Jr. Netawaka 66516

Feb.

Oct.

Feb. 21. 1900

Glrard

Geneseo

Geneeeo

18, 1866

67443

320 Galena Ave.

RR No. 1, Ft. Scott

214 N. Grant, Chanute

705 E. Washington Lyons 67654

Masters

506 N. 10th, Box 494 67846 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . . Lawrence Junior Angell 426 E. Park 66030 Ist and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . . 619 Pyle, Ft. Scott 66701

1st and Srd Wednesdays. .

1st and 3rd Tuesdays

1st and 3rd Mondays . ..

Ist and 3rd Wednesdays. .

16, 1879 2nd Thursday

861

Oct.

Delphian

188

Gamett

18, 1886

Feb.

Memphis

108

21, 1868

Oct.

Gardner

19. 1886

Feb.

•246

19, 1886

Feb.

2S1

Garden City

20, 1870

1st and 8rd Mondays

Stated Communication

Feb. 22, 1883 2nd and 4th Mondays

Oct.

17, 1881

Fulton

Constellation. . .

Feb. 20, 1896

When Chartered

Feb.

Fulton

Frederick

Nzune of Lod^e

194

210

S37 ('Frederick

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following directory.

67554

67107

66788

66736

66032 67638 Virgil C. Pedigo 1006 S. Main 67444 Floyd M. Prideaux 301 E. Magnolia 66743 Duane L. Gehrke RFD No. 1-181 67446 Wayne Leroy Barnett 67446 Robert Sebum Collins 66428

RR No. 3

1502 W. Kansas Ave.. 67846 Chester Holder Roberts Rt. No. 1, Box 224 66030 Lewis Kelley Arnold RR No. 6, Box 176 Ft. Scott 66701

1000 Dewey 66739 Larry G. Dumm Box 465, Moundridge

RR Nr. 2, Box 46

RFD No. 1, Box 238

Rt. 3, Lyons

Secretaries

Dirigo

226 Haddam

Hamilton

Harper

206 Harper

Feb.

Hays

112 HaysvUIe . .

Haysville

Feb.

Haviland

•196 I Hays

Feb.

Friendship

208 Haven . . . . I 409 I Haviland . .

Mar.

Feb.

Harvey ville. . . .

421 Harvey ville

Oct.

Hartford

Feb.

198 Hartford

....

301 Hamilton . .

Halstead

Gypsum City. . .

328 Gypsnm . . .

...

Hebron

S14 , Gridley . . . .

46 Halstead

Feb.

Kiowa

293 Greensbnrgr

Feb.

Greenleaf

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

232 Greenleaf . .

Great Bend. . . .

Gove County. . .

Feb.

Hiffhland

Goodland

296 Green

16 Great Bend

302 Grainfield

•S21 I Goodland

Tuesday

I s t and 3rd Thursdays. .

2nd and 4th

1st Tuesday

I s t Monday

1st and 3rd Tuesdays. . .

1st and 3rd Thursdays. .

2nd and 4th Wednesdays

I s t and 8rd Wednesday

1961 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

1881

1915

1882

1921

1881

1882

189S 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

1882

1884

1890

2nd

1889

Tuesday

2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

1st and 3rd Thursdays

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

2nd and 4th Thursdays.

1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

1888

1884

1888

1874

1888

1889

James Dwight Pickett Leo James Schisler 912 W. 12th 67735 PC Box 393 67735 Orvis Gail Katt Joseph L, Menndenhall 67737 Gove 67736 Leslie L. Milberger Don C. Heminger 1030 Monroe St. 67530 P.O. Box 613 67630 Ralph Shadle Neil A. Morton 311 Blunt, Clay Center 67432 Green 67447 O. D. Mack Arnold J. Heistermann Linn 66933 PO Box 218 66943 Hade Gaston Gupton John Thomas Brower 109 North Walnut 67054 502 South Elm 67054 Amos H. Beyer Walter I. Mozingo RR 1, 66852. Box 162 66852 Frank V. Neber . . . .' Ralph O. Winslo'w 67448 PO Box 7 67448 Robert Dean Graves John Lallak 66944 66944 John A. Showalter John Just 303 Poplar 67056 215 Sweesy 670B6 Oscar T. Smith, Jr George A. Rose, Broadview Twr. # 2 0 4 Emporia 66801 Box 75 669B3 Ellis B. Beal Donald Leo Salters 204 E. 12th 67068 524 W. Main St. 67058 Commodore W. Wood Kenneth G. Thomas RR 1, Box 80 Emporia 66801 RR No. 1, Box 178 66854 Ralph L. James Orville L. Robinson 66431 66431 Gerald Watson Arthur Edwards 67543 67543 Rodney L. Hannan Frank R. Rinkel ER 2 67059 RR 1 67069 Andrew M, Darby David M. King 200 W. 21st 67601 3007 Tarn O'Shanter 67601 William Ira Goldsmith, Jr, Harry Richard Hart 6453 Ward Parkway, 8303 S. Broadway Wichita 67217 Wichita 67233

LoeatloQ

327 Hoyt

848 Hoxle

165

826

288

343 Bolyrood

42 Bolton

Hoyt

Hope

Holyrood

Holton

Hoisington

Millbrook

281 Hill City

•331

Smith ton

Hiawatha

Hiattville

Hepler

Name of Lodge

1 Highland

216 HiattvUle

•807

S98

No. 1

DIRECTORY OP LODOBS—Continutd

Ist and 8 Mondays

Stated Communication

1st and 8rd Thursdays

67449

1402 Clark, F t . Scott Gilbert V. Crouse E v e r e s t 66424

516 E. P a r k

711 S. Summit, Girard

Masters

66701

66743

66035 Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . . Frederick William P r a t t 621 N. Pomcroy 67642 Feb. 19, 1890 1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . . . 273 W. 3rd 67544 Oct. 21, 1868 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . . . Roger Sims Coverdale ER No. 1 66436 Feb. 18. 1892 R.R. No. 1, Bushton 67427 F e b . 16, 1887 1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . . . 67451 Feb. 19, 1890 2nd Thursday 1630 2nd Ave. W. 66439 Oct. 21, 1874 1st and Srd Tuesdays . . . A r t h u r William Redmond . . . . PO Box 163 67349 Feb. 15, 1893 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . . . 67740 O c t 19, 1890 Ist and Srd Mondays 2200 Boswell Court. Topeka 66611

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

16, 1861 1st and Srd Tuesdays

Mar. 17, 1866

Oct.

Feb. 19. 1908

Feb. 20, 1889 1st and 8rd Wednesdays. .

Feb. 21, 1912

When Chartered

For location of LfOdse Halls marked with * see patre following directory.

67349

66439

67441

Dresden 67636 Fr anklin H a r v e y Rose, Sr. PO Box 8 66440

Box 654

212 W. 14th St.

PO Box 103, E n t e r p r i s e

832 V e r m o n t Ave. 66436 Richard W. Shadduck P.O. Box 192 67460

PO Box 235, Girard 66743 W. H . Alward PO Box 71 67449 Charles A. Gift RR 4, Box 57 F t . Scott 66701 W a r n e r Pape, J r . Robinson 66532 Shelby Gilmore 66035 Emanuel White 105 E . Mulberry 67642 Alfred H. J o n e s R R No. 2, Box 84 67644

Secretaries

Wyandotte

. . . . Union

Armourdale...

Kaw

Ben Hur

Roger Sherman

•271 Kansas City

•272 Kansas City

•822 Kansas City

•869 Kansas City

Delaware

•

• 96 Kansas City

7 Junction City

8 Kansas City

•

Johnson

11 Jewell

Alpha. . . .'

282 Jetmore

441 Johnson

Jennings

860 Jennings

Jewell

Jamestown....

Ida

227 Jamestown

• 88 loto

. . . . Fortitude

Hutchinson. . . .

•445 Hutchinson

107 Indei>endenea

Bassett

Reno

•140 Eutchinson

Huron

•124 Hatehlnaon

Pacific

72 Huron

Huffoton

29 Humboldt

406 B n s o t o n

Feb. 19, 1914 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . Raymond L. Strickland . . PO Box 937 67951 Oct. 17, 1860 1st. and 8rd Tuesdays. . . Danny Edward Brown . . . . 312 S. 6th 66748 Oct. 21. 1869 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . . William K. Eyer E v e r e s t 664424 Feb. 17. 1988 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . Norman Rodman Byers 103-A Norman Rd. 67601 Oct. 16. 1878 Kvory Thursday Earl R. Gibson 604 16th Terr. 67601 Feb. 26, 1926 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. A r t h u r W. Myers RR No. 5 67501 Oct. 19. 1871 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . Toby T. Curtis PO Box 200 67301 Oct. 20, 186S 1st Tuesday John W. Zahm, J r 801 N. W a l n u t 66749 Feb. 20. 1884 1st and Srd Wednesdays. Roger C. Nelson 66948 Feb. 21, 1900 I s t and Srd Mondays Alvin G. Smith 67643 Feb. 16, 1887 I s t and Srd Mondays Isack Ijitzenberger Oct. 22, 1874 1st and Srd Wednesdays. 67864 Robert D. Doxon Feb. 26, 1925 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . 66949 Marvin J. Figgins Oct. 20. 1867 1st and Srd Thursdays. . 67855 Herbert J. Keene 418 W. 8th St. 66441 Har. IT, 1866 1st and Srd Fridays Delbert W. Taylor Oct 20. 1870 1st and Srd Saturdays. . . . 8138 New J e r s e y 66112 J a m e s E. H a n s o n Feb. 16. 188T 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . . 8025 N. 70th 66109 Robert Allan Webber . . . . Feb. 16, 1887 1st and Srd Thursdays, exc. 2015 S. 20th 66106 Deles Martin Ellis Hay, June, July & A n s . . Feb. 19. 1890 2nd and 4th Thursdays . . . 5132 L a t h r o p 66104 Walter C. J o h n s o n Feb. 17, 1904 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . . 1318 S. 39th St. 66106 Bennie L. Smith 4937 Haskell 66104 Merle D. S u t t o n 101 S. Madison 67951 Jack I r a Merle Peterson 1214 Cherokee St. 6674S William E. Taylor E v e r e s t 664424 Phil A. W e b s t e r 1610 Linda Lane 67501 Charles H. Chalfant Box 346 67501 Ray L. Hutchinson 1015 E. 12th 67501 H a r r y E. Gorrell PO Box 215 67301 Walter C. Smith R t . 1 66749 Charles L. Houghton PO Box 13 66948 LeRoy Brown 67643 John H. Neeley 67854 Robert J. Johnson 66949 Walter R. Smith 67855 Edward C. Verbeke PO Box 466 66441 Robert L. Rumford 728 Minnesota 66101 J. Charles Walje 2734 N. 76th Terr. 66109 Allen Dwight Amos 10 S. 26th 66102 Finis V. Swender 6537 W. 49th St., Mission 66202 W a y n e K. Ozias 3212 Willard Kansas City 66106 F r a n k J . Amy 7839 Webster 66109

o >

6 LAxmmem

14, 1 8 6 6

16. 1867

July

Oct.

Feb. 20, 191t

18, 1876

17, 1866

401

Oct.

18, 1891

Oct.

LanainsT • •

Feb.

18, 1888

16T

389

Feb.

Medicine Valley. Feb. 18, 1886

Emerald

Lakin

19, 1903

289

Feb.

Lallarpe

17, 1867

19, 1890

Lake City

Oct.

Feb.

260

LaCygne

2nd and 4>h T u e s d a y s . , . .

1st and 3rd Wednesdays. .

2nd and 4th Fridays

Stated Communication

RFD

67547

420 East C

66039 67068

Fred A. Henik 11512 W. 60th Terr., Shawnee 66203

Masters

420 N. 6th 67070 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . . John W. Ficken Bison 67620 1st and 3rd Mondays 66040 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . . 66761 2nd Tuesday Clifton Govan Mills 67071 Ist and 3rd Tuesdays. . . . Box 132 67860 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . . . Albert E. Wallace . . . . 216 Main, Osawatomic 66064 1st and 3rd Mondays Alvin K. Banman 139 Woodland Rd. 66043 Ist and Srd Wednesdays. . Harry E. Zielke 67660 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . . . . James Ronald Whiteman Cambridge 67023 znd Monday uohn J. VeruuTK 1631 Oxford Road 66044 2nd Thursday 606 N. 8th St. 66044

16, 1S8T 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. .

326

LaCrosse

330

Feb.

Oct.

16, 1879

278

Mt. Moriah

179

Kinsley

Feb. 20. 1884

18, 1891

Feb. 28, 1924

When Chartered

2S0

West Gate

Name of Lodge

Feb.

Kaniaa City

Location

SS8

•4S8

•

No. 1

DiHECTORY OF LoDGBS—Continued

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see pa^e following directory.

66204

66042

67860

1721 Vermont St.

3323 Iowa, Lot 210

66044

67550

66044

Box 12 66043 Richard A. King 602 W. 16th. Box 346 Emory Gibson Craft Box 155' 67072

RFD No. 1

Box 222

67071

Leslie Earl Dingus 66039 Byron Walker Kingman Game Area, Penalosa 67121 Clair Hickle Penrod 116 W. 5th 67547 William E. Henry PO Box 81 67070 William B. Jefferis PO Box 563 67548 Dale Keith Kinder 66040 Wm. J. Shigley 66751

8917 W. 80th

Secretaries

4^ 4^

Kinar Solomon. .

* 68

15, 1878

Oct.

Lenexa

420 I Lecompton

135 I Lencxa

1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . .

18, 1891 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . .

1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . .

Feb. 22, 1888

18, 1869

Feb.

Oct.

Joppa

Neosho

Leoti

27 I LeRoy

Feb.

Linwood

Corner Stone.

Llndsbors

Linwood . .

LltUe R i r a

Losan

897

241

219

264

26 I LonstOB . .

...

Feb. 21, 1912

2nd and 4 t h T u e s d a y s . . .

1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 18, 1886

Oct.

Logan

Longton

22, 1874

2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . .

2nd and 4th Tuesdays . . .

19, 1885

Feb. 22, 1888

Wednesdays

2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . .

2nd and 4th

21, 1874

Oct.

Lincoln

Lindsborg...

Lincoln

164

15, 1888

800

1st and Srd M o n d a y s . . . .

1st and Srd Mondays . . . .

Feb. 19, 1908

Feb.

Uberal

Lewis

...

Lewis

220

Fargo

...

Leotl

S40

223 I Leon . .

2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . .

2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . .

1st and Srd M o n d a y s . . . .

18. 1886

Lenora

181 I Lenora

I' I

Feb.

17, 1921 2nd T h u r s d a y

Feb.

Lecompton....

2nd and 4 t h M o n d a y s . . . .

16, 1888

Feb.

Lebo

162 I Lebo

I i

Oak

1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . .

16, 1887

Oct.

Feb.

Hiram

L<a,T«ttWorth

2 1 , 1868

1st and 3rd Mondays. . . .

2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . .

287 (Lebanon

16, 1857

Mar. 17, 1866

Oct.

Leavenworth. .

2 I L«aTenwortli

* 10 I LcaTenworth

Jack L. Rogers 2717 S. 4th G6048 Maurice Clark Hearn . . . 212 Columbia 66048 Herbert A, Walker 113 Nina, Lansing 66043 Merle W. Jordan 66962 Clarence Eugene Carlton . 66856 William J. Boydston . . . RR No. 1 66050 Carrol W . Dickerson . . . . 16424 W . 63rd, Shawnee Mission 66217 Wendall D. Morgan Densmore 67633 John J. Shell 102 N. East St. 67074 Clarence W. Henley . . . . Box 95 66857 Charles Neil Ford 67861 Gale Edward Britten . . . 67652 Neil J. H i b b e r t Highway 54 E. 67901 Harold E. Anderson , . . . 67455 Kevin R. Peterson 624 Berkshire Dr., Salina 67401 Harlan H. Humber PO Box 4 66052 Roger D. Lucas Box 173 67457 Glen A. Barnaby Box 212 67352 Myron G. Johnson 67645 Arley M. Kistler RR No. 1 67074 Lee Anthony Box 4 66857 William Joseph Yotter 67861 William G. Updegrove, J r . PO Box 86 67552 Thomas W. Wilson RR 2, Box 6 67465 Clifford A. Johnson Smolan 67479 Louis V. Ferrell 804 S. Coin 67901 Omar O. Browning PO Box 84 66052 Dan L. Brayton Box 172 67457 A. G. Ellis Cummings Box 334 67646 Maurice K. Mustoe RR No. 1, Elk City 67344

Henry M. Crist, J r . 1417 10th Ave. 66048 David Walter E d w a r d s 427 2nd Ave 66048 H u b e r t Leo Marler 122 Karen Ln., Lansing 66043 Lloyd D. Bradley 66952 Doyle K. Longhofer RR No. 2 66866 T. Eldon Dark Box 82 66050 Glenn E. Blackburn 12902 W. 77th Terr. 66216

888

287

898

HcsCraeken

Mayetta

Temple

McCracken

Box 68

66053 67649 66451

18, 1892

66956 Ronald Sterling Tousley 925 S. Third, Arkansas City 67005 17, 1860 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . Bobby Glen Clayton 66754 Kenneth Wayne McLain 21, 1874 Ist and Srd Tuesdays 16 Rock Rd., RR No. 1

66502

67564

Rt. 2, Box 448

66860

67557

535 S. Reed

201 E. 7th St.

Luray

Masters 66063

Ora R. Coyan Redfield, 66769

67648 John E. Lane PO Box 244 66461 Chester R. Gish Box 755 67564 Leroy O. Neelly 67567 Ralph L. Osmundson RFD No. 1 66860 Frank E. Root 2307 Anderson Ave., Duane Hugh Snyder 66956 Floyd William Riggs RR 1. Arkansas City

Rt. 1, Box 5

Secretaries

67005

66602

66861 1222 Nickerson, Box 199, 66861 Laurel Raymon Van Bibber . . . Doanld Cline Morris Oct. 20. 1870 1st and Srd Tuesdays 1404 Walnut 66508 Box 406, 66608 Ralph R. Castor Feb. 16. 1911 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . . Clarence E. Vaught Rt. No. 1 66609 P.O. Box 83, 66509 Reginald M. Washaliski, Jr. . . Carl A. Bible Feb. 19, 1908 1st and Srd Mondays 67556 67556 Feb. 19, 1885 Duii 5 55753 Arlie Archer 67746 Feb. 17, 1909 2nd an •' 4th Wednesdays . .

Oct.

Feb.

147

Marys ville

18, 1869 1st and Srd Fridays

Feb. 16, 1882 1st and Srd Wednesdays. .

Oct

Feb. 17, 1881 Ist and Srd Tuesdayw

Oct.

• 91 Marysvill*

1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . . .

Feb. 16. 1906 2nd and 4th MoK'iays. . . .

Feb. XI. 1896

Maple City

Lafayette

842

Madison

19S

Mankato

Macksville.

371

Royal

192

Manhattan

Eaelid

101

1st and Srd Thursdays. . . .

Stated Communication

19, 1871 2nd and 4th Mondays . . . .

Feb. 17, 1881

Oct.

Feb. 20. 1902

When Chartered

Blue Hill

Name of Lodge

198

Location

248

No.

DIRECTORY OP LODGES—Continued

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following directory.

o o

Feb. 16. 1882 1st Thursday

Oct. 22. 1874 1st and 3rd Thursdays. .

Feb. 19. 1886 1st and 8rd Thursdays. .

Feb. 19. 188S 1st and 8rd Wednesdays

Oct. 16. 1878 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 18. 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Feb. 19. 1886 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

Feb. 22, 1917 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Oct. 17, 1860 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Feb. 19. 1886 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

21. igis I s t and Srd Mondays. . .

17. 1881 1st and 8rd Wednesdays

Mar.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Delta. . . . . .

Melvern. . . .

Meriden . . . .

Miltonvale. .

Minneapolis

Minneola. . .

Moline

Mairmaton. .

Morland. . . .

Mound City.

Mount Hope

Mulberry. . .

MuUinville.

Mulvane. . .

Munden. . . .

Musootab. .

Narka

Medicine Lodtce

Melvem

Meriden

Miltonvale

Minneapolis . . .

Minneola

MoUne

Moar&n

Morland

Mound City . . .

Mount Hope . .

Mulberry

MnllinTlUe

Mnlvana

Mnnden

Mnseotah

Marka

286

242

148

481

267

246

414

288

261

899

201

128

116

849

....

Feb. 16. 1887 I s t and 3rd Tuesdays. .

Webb

Mead*

276

16. 1898 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

17. 1872 1st and 8rd Thursdays.

21. 1907 2nd Wednesday

1, 1928 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

Oct. 18 1887 I s t and 8rd Wednesdays

McFheraon.

McPherson

â&#x20AC;˘172

Feb. 19, 1886 2nd Thursday

Lyra

HeLoath

266

Kenneth H. Thompson . . . . 66054 Kex D. Grauerholz 1202 Eastmore Dr., 67460 Phillip E. Fleener 67864 Glenn C. Vanderwork 300 N. Cedar 67104 Cloyd J. Casteel 66510 William John Kramer Box 292, Oskaloosa 66066 Thomas Roy Phelps 67466 Louis Slavik 503 E. Second 67467 George W. Nickelson 67865 Charles L. Wilson 67353 Lawrence A. Ludlum 66756 Floyd A. Biggs 67650 Harrison D. Underbill 66056 Bernard Allen Dick 67108 Darrell L. Hamilton R.E.' 1, 66766 Jay W. Cope 67109 William Fortner 707 Edgewood 67110 Eugene O. Peters Cuba 66940 Carl L. HoUis 66068 Olin Cossart 66960

Clarence E. Lanphear Box 39 66054 William R. Leonard 705 S. Chestnut 67460 Kenneth L. Pemberton P.O. Box 691, 67864 Robert L. Ott 108 W. 2nd, 67104 Claude O. Calkins R.R. 1 66610 John F. Berg Rt. 1 66512 Wayne D. Hauck 67466 James Kay 708 Argyle 67467 Roy A.' Irons 67865 Ira L. Thomas Box 245 67363 Lester F. Coles 66765 Leonard M. Paxson 67650 Ralph A. Peatman P.O. Box 293 66056 Frank F. Vollweider R.R. 2, Burrton 67020 Gayle R. Prettyman RR 1 66766 Orville R. Morris 67109 Robert O. Sullivan 603 S. 4th 67110 John W. Kuchera 66969 Ralph E. Lassen P. O. Box 106 66058 Vearl O. Holloway 66960

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z o

O w

NortonvUle

Ness City

18S

268

Olatha

884 1 Oak HUl

819

266

199

817

*U2

ISO

191

208 N. 8th

Paradise 66757

67658

Masters

G6758 W a l n u t Valley. . F e b . 17, 1881 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . . • Merritt C. Atwell Utica 67584 Polar S t a r Oct. 17, 1872 2nd T h u r s d a y 66516 Newton Oct. 16, 1878 EFD 3 67114 Nickerson Feb. 16, 1882 1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . . . Carl Glenn Hobbs RFD 2 H u t c h i n s o n 67601 Norcatur Feb. 20, 1889 2nd T h u r s d a y 67G53 Feb. 17, 1881 2nd and 4th W e d n e s d a y s . . Box 37 67654 Mount Zion Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . . . 66060 Norwich Feb. 20. 1889 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . . . 67118 Oak Hill Frankie William Mullin Feb. 18. 1891 Longford 67458 Feb. 20. 1896 1st and Srd W e d n e s d a y s . . 527 Cornell Ave. 67748 Mountain Slope. . O c t 16. 1879 1st and Srd Tuesdays Rt. 1 67749 Feb. 16. 1893 66518 Olathe Oct. 18. 1869 2nd and 4tb T h u r s d a y s 10412 W. 56th Except Nov. & Deo. I s t T h u r s d a y only . . . Shawnee Mission 66203

1st and Srd Mondays

20. 1870

....

Oct.

Neosho FalU

20. 1870 2nd and 4th W e d n e s d a y s . .

Oct.

Harmony

Stated Communication

When Chartereii

S90

Name of Lodge

Feb. 17. 1910

Location

Natoma

No> 1

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following directory.

67114

66060

67748

802 E. Poplar

66061

211 N. Penn 67749 Uhl H . Totten 1404 Ann St.. Marrysville 66608

P.O. Box 653

R.R. 2, Kingman 67068 Leonard W. Mcintosh 67472

Box 456

R F D 1 67561 Robert F . Rapp 67653 Glenn L. H a t h a w a y 314 N. Jones St. 67664

405 E. 4th St.

66516

418 N. 6th 66757 Elmer Guatney Box 173 66758 Paschal W. Lundy 67560

F a y e t t e Z. Spaulding P.O. Box 334 67661

Secretaries

166 I Oxford

367

Plains

.. ..

•187 I Pittabure . .

184 I Phillipsburg

18, 186E

1st and **»-H Thursdays. 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

Feb. 22, 1917

17, 1872

18, 1891

21, 1862

18, 1876

1, 1928

22, 1874

20, 1864

21. 1868

Saturday

1st and Srd Tuesdays. . .

2nd

2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

1st and Srd Thursdays. .

lat and Srd Mondays. . .

1st and Srd Thursdays . . Kxcept legal Holidays and Maundy Thursday I s t and Srd Mondays. . .

2nd and 4th Tuesdays . .

1st and Srd Tuesdays . . .

1st and Srd Thursdays. .

16, 1858 1st Thursday. .'

21, 187E

Plains

Pittsburg

16, 1879

Feb. 21, 1912

Oct.

1st and Srd Thursdays. .

1st Monday

Phillipsburg. . . . Oct. 16, 1879 1st Thursday

Perry

Oct.

Halcyon

120 I Peabody

416

Oct.

Parsons

»117

II Perry

Feb.

Parker

Parsons

Oct.

Parker .

341

• 87 I Paola

Paola

Mar.

Overland Park. .

•436 [overland Park

Oxford

Oct.

Ridgeway

. . ..

Dec.

Ottawa

• 18 I Ottawa

62 I Overbrook

Oct.

Oskaloosa

Adams

68 {.1'Oswego

Oct.

Osage Valley . . .

Oct.

Signal

Saqul

Feb.

Oneida 1st and Srd Wednesdays

I s t and Srd Wednesdays

19, 1896

15, 1878

1st and Srd Wednesdays

17, 1881

Feb.

Onaga

14 [ Oakalooaa

160 I Osborne

Osawatomle

!•

Osase City

141

....

Onalda

328

....

Onasa

188

John Slocombe 311 N. Maple 66866 Mervil Ira Dick 66073 Garner Hale Box 234 67661 William F. L. Forrest 215 E. 14th 66762 Gary K. Martin 110 N. First 67869

Richard E. Rodman P.O. Box 7 67119 Dean Huff 702 S. Silver 66071 Richard Lee Chambers 66072 Eleuterio Carrillo 2015 Ash 67357

Paul E. Murphy 8845 Horton 66207

Giltner Wegner 66521 Raymond Russell Rt. 1 66522 Albert L. Lafferty R.R. 1 66523 I. H. McMahon P.O. Box 565 66064 Melvin G. Yarnell 67473 Marlin Albert Pottorf Box 263 66066 Arthur T. Sanders 18 N. 111. 67366 Clarence E. Rea 606 S. Poplar 66067 Jesse E. Bean

Lawrence H. Peck P.O. Box 491 67119 •. . . . Jimmie A. Duncan 210 N. Pearl 66071 Merlin D. Funk 66072 J. Eugene Thomasson P.O. Box S24, 2315 Belmont 67357 Charlie Bayes Rt. 1, Burns 66840 James LeRoy Abel 66073 A. Raymond McKown Box 84 67661 Ronald J. Titterington P.O. Box 407 66762 Melvin L. Cook 401 W. C. 67869

Jonnie D. Grossnickle 66521 Claire B. Sparling 66622 Wilfred L. Lafferty R.R. 1 66523 Roy Vernon Johnson 1632 Main 660G4 Archie R. Moberly 67473 Vernon Jefferson Turner Carbondale 66414 Otis L. Domeny Rt. 2 67356 Danzel A. Rybolt 819 Tremont 66067 William Calvin Fox 66524 Clifford N. French 16609 W. 142 PI., Olathe 66061

Location

Feb. 20, 1919

Feb. 26, 1926

Republic

Rexford

128

442

17. 1878

Walnut C i t y . . . . Feb.

Oct.

216

162

Oct.

22, 1888

Oct.

Hesperian

111

Sabetha

17, 1872

Oct.

Robinson

169

21, 1876

21, 1874

Feb.

344

Ashlar

18, 1892

Oct.

18, 1876

18, 1916

16. 1887

Farmers

Feb.

17. 1909

19. 1890

166

Riley

Qnenemo

270

410

Protection

S84

Feb.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays. .

16. 1906

Feb.

McKinley

Kilwinning

66067

67663

1016 Cypress O t t a w a Robert L. Whitfield 512 S. Mound 67124

66076

Preston 67669 I s t and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . . . L a r r y R. P e t t y R F D 67127 1st and Srd S a t u r d a y s . . . . Hoy H. Sellens R.R. 2, Overbook 66624 Ralph Clarence C u n n i n g h a m . 2nd and 4th Mondays 67752 I s t and Srd Thursdays . . . . Blue Rapids 66411 I s t and Srd Thursdays . . . . Charles W . Cline 66964 1st and Srd Mondays 67753 1st and Srd Wednesdays. . Melvin Douglas Williams . . . . 1113 W r e a t h Ave, Manhattan 66502 1st and Srd Tuesdays 66532 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . R.R. 8, Topeka 66604 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . Nekoma 67669 I s t and Srd Tuesdays Hwy. 40-W 67665 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . 66634

1st and 3rd Thursdays. . . .

18, 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays

Masters

. . . . H e r b e r t L. Barb 501 S. Cochran St.

1st and Srd Tuesdays

16. 1888

1st and 8rd Mondays

Stated Communication

20, 1870

When Chartered

Feb.

Rob Morris

Pratt

hoDOKs—Continued

Oct.

Paradise

Name of Lodge

832

•266

290 t PlainTlUe

No. 1

DiKSGTOKY OP

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following directory.

67663

67124

66076

66534

104 S. Maple

67666

P.O. Box 443 66633 Chester H. P f e n n i n g e r Nekoma 67569

Robert M. Idol 66632

Box 22 66528 Orves Urias Beeghly 67752 Ronald P e t e r 66554 Glenn W. F a r l e e 66964 Alonzo Ketchum Box 75 67753 Calvin E. B r u n s Box 81 66531

67127

67569

624 School

P.O. Box 216

P.O. Box 441

307 S. Broadway

Secretaries

Saffordville

Selden

Seneca

Severy

428

218

417

•888

•IBS

Sedswiek

189

Sedan

186

•

ScottsvlUe

249

Scott City

284

•

Scammon

Seandla

221

26, 1926

11, 1867

16, 1898

Rosedale

Lake

Silver Lake

Old Mission. . . .

Shawnee Hisilon ,

Shawnee Mission

Feb.

16, 1882

1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Mar. 17, 1966 1st Friday E x c e p t J u l y and Aug. 14, 1961 I s t and Srd Mondays, . Except July, August and Sept. 3rd Monday. Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th W e d n e s d a y s .

Ancient F o r m . .

Shawnee U U s i o n

Feb.

I s t and Srd T h u r s d a y s

2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s .

F e b . 19, 1980

Sharon S p r i n g s .

Shawnee

Twin G r o v e . . . .

Sbaron Springs . ,

1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s .

18, 1876

2nd and 4 t h T u e s d a y s .

2nd and 4 t h T h u r s d a y s

2nd T h u r s d a y

1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . .

2nd and 4 t h Wednesdays

17, 1 9 t l

16. 1878

16, 1878

19, 1886

1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . .

l e t and Srd M o n d a y s . . .

I s t and Srd Wednesdays

I s t and Srd T h u r s d a y s . .

1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . .

1st and Srd M o n d a y s . . .

l e t and Srd T b u r s d a y s . .

Feb. 2 1 , I 9 1 S

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Feb. 16, 1887

Feb. 22, 1888

Feb.

F e b . 19, 1896

Feb.

Oct.

Feb. 2 1 , 1912

Feb. 22, 1888

Seneca

Selden

Sedgwick

Vesper-Olive

Scottsville

Anthem

Lebanon

Virsrinia

Scammon

Satanta

SSI

Satanta

Salina

Saffordville. . . .

816 Savonbnrff

448

• 60 Sallns

89S

William B . Edie 718 W. 6th, Emporia 66801 J e s s e M. Ross 216 W. Republic 67401 H a r v e y L. Henderson Box 155 67870 Steven M. K y s e r Elsmore 66732 J o h n H e n r y Mussa E.R. 1, Weir 66781 Floyd O. Johnson Box 277 66966 Carl H. O'Hair Box 364 67871 Samuel W. Motes R.R. 2, Beloit 67420 E. E . Meadows Box 306 67361 Charles R. H a r s i n 67135 S t a n s e r J . Amack 807 N . Penn Ave., Oberlin 67749 Charles A. J e r m a n e 612 Main 66538 William H. Riggins 67137 Virgil W. Dobson Box 416 67768 Robert L. Tharp 6828 Melrose Lane Shawnee Mission 66203 Josiah C. Lowe 2306 S. 50th, Kans. City 66106 K. Maynard Curts 5236 Delmar Ave. 66206 Ronald L. Robinson Robert J. W h i t e 7936 Grandview, 4114 W. 52nd Terr. 66205 Overland P a r k 66204 George William Lawler, J r . . . Glenn Howard Palmer 4721 Melody, Kans. City 66106 1308 Shawnee Ave., K a n s . City 66106 Thomas Carl Noble Charles Leroy Wilson P.O. Box 34 66539 P.O. Box 234 66689 Theodore W. Klenk E t . 6, Emporia 66801 Robert W. Peeler 1716 Wood, Wichita 67212 Frank Hoy Houck Rt. 1, Box 58 67870 Leonard Leadstrom 66772 George W. Eichey West Mineral 66782 Larry D. Johnson E F D , Courtland 669S9 Steven L. Schmitt 704 Madison 67871 Larry L. Croisant E.E. 2, Beloit 67420 Glenn H. Heinlein 716 N. Ackarman 67361 Leland Jonas Base 67135 Lawrence E . Pope 1424 15th, Hoxie 67740 Chester G. Milne 101 North St. 66638 J a m e s Weyrauch 67137 Vernon Dewayne Arers Rt. 1, Box 26, Weskan 67762 Charles G. Adkins R.R. 1, Shawnee Mission 66218

a o

r 8

> Z

^ j

^~j

Spearville

388

...

. ..

171 I SterUntr

Newahcuba

Santa F e

S t . Marys

Stockton

Sublette . .

189

312

Summerfield. . .

Pottawatomie-

St. J o h n . .

264

854 I Summerfield

St. F r a n c i s

Ionic

S t . Franeia

404

Sterling

Stanley

Stafford

...

Stafford

262

444 I Stanley

Spivey

Spring Hill

, .. .

Spearville

Haven

Spring Hill

Spivey

South H a v e n .

167

Solomon

106

847

Western S t a r . . .

Solomon City . . .

Sincerity

Center

Smith

N a m e of Lodge

174

Location

214 ! Simpeon

No.

DIRECTORY

LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Contmued

S t a t e d Communication

1st and 8rd T u e s d a y s .

1st and 8rd M o n d a y s . . .

1st a n d 3rd Wednesdays

1st and 3rd T u e s d a y s . .

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Thursday

Feb. 19, 1896

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s

Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Mondays

Wednesday

Feb. 16, 1882 1st

Feb. 17, 1881 1st

Feb. 19, 1885 1st Monday

Feb. 19. 1914

Oct. 18. 1877

Feb. 26, 1925 2nd and 4 t h T h u r s d a y s .

Feb. 19, 1886 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

Oct. 16, 1867

Feb. 16, 1893

Feb. 17. 1909 I s t and 3rd T h u r s d a y s

Oct. 21, 1876

Oct. 19. 1871 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s

Oct. 18. 1877 1st and 3rd T u e s d a y s .

Feb. 22, 1883 1st and 8rd T h u r s d a y s

When Chartered Elbert G. Duff Asherville 67415 Charles H e n r y Myers 66967 Richard W. Carlson 208 W. 4th 67480 Lewis A. Mirt R.R. 67140 Thomas J . Owen 811 F o u r t h , Dodge City Max Guthridge Attica 67009 Donald N . Beets R.R. 1, 66083 Jackie N . Sanders 67578 Gary Lee Knoche Box 114 66223 Roy F . Wade 621 Monroe 67579 J a m e s A. B a r n h a r t Rt. 1 67756 H a r r y Keith S t i t e s 546 W. 3rd, St. J o h n Robert W a y n e Rezac R t . 1, E m m e t t 66422 W. H u g h Bigge 224 N. Elm 67669 Lawrence Carl Phoenix S t a r Route 67877 J o y c e L. W i n q u i s t 56541

Masters

For location of Lodge Halts marked with * see page following directory.

Dale J . S h u r t s R.R. 4, Beloit 67420 Roy Wallace Lumpkin 66967 J o h n W. Willey, I I I 317 E. 7th 67480 K e n n e t h Mirt P.O. Box 226 67140 H . B. Leidigh 67801 67876 Howard Dixon 67142 Glenn F . Wiswell R.R. 2 66083 J o h n L. Rigg P.O. Box 308 67578 Melvin Leon Knoche Box 4 66223 Howard W. Mecrum 114 S. 3rd 67679 Harvey J. Stewart P.O. Box 802 67756 J a c k Dean H e a r n 67676 218 S. Broadway, St. J o h n 67676 Donald E . Beseau 610 W a l n u t St. 66636 Robert L. H a m i l t o n 509 N. Ash 67669 Albert W. Schnellbacher Box 416 67877 H a r r y E. Miller 5.1?., 1 Pnv so Ben.tt'e fifi4nR

Secret2u*ie8

Oct.

Feb.

Henri

Topeka

Orient

Golden R u l e . .

Siloam

190 Tonganozle

• 17 Topeka

• 61 Topeka

• 90 ITopeka

•22B I Topeka

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s .

20, 1884

Troy

Turon

Ulysses

Uniontown . . .

Valley Center

368

435

115

•364

Valley Center

Excelsior. . . .

Ulysses

Turon

Troy........

Feb.

Oct.

Mar.

Feb.

Oct.

15, 1893 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Feb.

Tribune

362

Horace

15,

Feb.

Towanda. . . .

Towanda

1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

1st

Monday

19, 1902 1st and Srd Mondays. . .

17, 1872

1, 192S 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

15. 1899 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . .

16, 1867

1888 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s .

1st and 3rd Mondays. . .

121

17, 1872

Oct.

Seabrook....

Woodson....

1Toronto

2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . .

2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s .

1st and 3rd F r i d a y s . . . .

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

20, 1870

16, 1867

18, 1859

17, 1881 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

21, 1874 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . .

1st a n d 3rd T h u r s d a y s . .

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

1st and 8rd T u e s d a y s . .

1st Tuesday

•386 ITopeka

....

Feb.

Thayer

149 T h a y e r . . . .

11, 1948

20, 1889

16, 1911

15, 1899

Mar. 13, 1957

Oct.

Albert Neese.

SyracQse

248 Tecumseh

Feb.

Syracuse. . . .

309

Feb.

Sylvia

391

Feb.

Sylvan Grove.

Sylvan Grove . ,

369

David Lee Osborn 66776 Orville L. Oelschlaeger Rt. 1, Box 94, Leavenworth 66048 Lloyd D. Cooper 4047 T r u m a n 66609 Paul E . Ferrell 1910 S.E. 37th 66605 L a r r y F . Crady 910 Saline 66606 John H. Oilman 2509 Moundview Dr. 66614 Floyd D. M a r l a t t 1224 Jewell Ave. 66604 Harley D. Schlotterbeck RR 2. Box 119B, Chanute 66720 Paul A. Boyer Rt. 1 67144 Charles W. H a r r i s 67879 Virgil W. Begesse . P.O. Box 295 66087 Melvin E. Oak Penalosa 67121 Bobby J o e Welch 902 N. Wichita Dr. 67880 E. Leslie Dixon 1414 S. J u d s o n , Ft. Scott 66701 Charles Ray Terrill 418 W. St. 67147

Emerald Heller 67481 E v e r e t t H. Geist . . . .i Plevna 67568 Vernon M. White Box 655 67878 Tommy J. Staudeford 1339 Argyll, Topeka 66614

David L. Recob 2300 W. 30th St. 66611 Edward N. P r a t t 1736 Indiana Ave. 66607 W. Richard Kendall 3443 N.E. Sherman Ed. 66617 Charles S. Baldry 1700 Grove 66606 John B. Schlarb. 510 Garfield Ave. 66606 Alfred E . K e s t e r E.R. 1, Box 106 66777 Clarence C. Campbell Box 55, Benton 67017 Lawrence E. A b b o t t 67879 James B. Goss P.O. Box 121 66087 Orville E. W a t e r s 67583 J a m e s Francis Beveridge Box 491 67880 William Virgil Miller 66779 Robert Lee Charles Rt. 2, Box 191A 67147

Delmar W. Vonada 67481 Ona G. Ellis 301 S. P a r k , Stafford 67578 Joseph Woelfel Box 146 67878 Clarence H . Lyden 5900 NW Glenwood Dr., Topeka 66614 Ralph E. Studebaker Box 38 66776 John R. Williams P.O. Box 533 66086

z • r o

Location

WellavlUe

Westmoreland

White City

White Clond

267

380

274

866

Waverly

Weir

244

Wellington

Wathena

•160

Waterrnie

Oct.

Feb.

Oct

White Cloud. . . . Oct.

White City

. . . . Westmoreland. .

WellsTille

Wellington,

Black Diamond. . Feb.

Wathena

Oct.

104

1st and Srd Wednesdays. .

66780

67487

716 3rd

67672

H.R. 1, Box 102

66088 66546

Masters

700 Vine 66647 19, 1871 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . . Except Dec 2nd Thur. only 66968 20. 1870 1st and 3rd Thursdays . . . . 66548 21. 1868 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . Elwcod 66024 19. 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays R.R. 66871 16. 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . . 66781 21. 1874 2nd and 4th Mondays Charles R. Glenn R.R. 1, Mayfield 67103 17. 1898 Ist and Srd Mondays RR No. 2 66092 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . . 66549 17. 1809 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . 66872 21, 1869 Carl W. Taylor 66094

21. 1869

Oct.

1st and 8rd T u e s d a y s . . . .

Ist and 3rd Tuesdays

Feb. 21. 1912

Feb. 16. 1882

1st and 3rd Wednesdays. .

2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . . .

Frontier

Stated Communication

18, 18S9 1st and 8rd Wednesdays. .

Feb. 20, 1918

Oct.

When Chartered

Feb. 20, 1884

229

WaKeeney

Wakefield

VaUey Falls

896

Wakarvsa

Name of Lodge

148

402

21 'Valley Falls

No. 1

DIRECTORY OF LODOES—Continued. For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following directory.

67656

66780 T. Leroy Stewart 611 Vine 66547 Arthur A. Duston P.O. Box 173 66968 Ernest E. Clark 66648 Vearl M. Webb Elwood 66024 Harry Maurice Snyder Box 112 66871 Melvin R. Jones Box 161 66781 Richard C. Read P.O. Box 1 67152 Jack Carrow 312 Elm 66092 Cloyde A. Lee 66549 George J. Scott 66872 rj orris IM. IjOyd 66094

Box 155, Ogallah W. E. Mason Box 96 67487

Ray M. Gray 508 Broadway 66088 Wayne Leroy Dodson 1934 Edgewater Terr.. Topeka 66604

Secretaries

o o

...

•313 Wichita

•488 Wichita

2nd and 4th Mondays

I s t and 3rd T h u r s d a y s

20, 1870

16. 1887

17. 1872

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb. 20. 1889 1st and Srd Monday*.

Jefferson

Windom

Winf ield

Wallace

298 I Wilson

....

318 I Winona

47 I Xenia I 144 I Yates Center I 378 I Zenda

...

....

Winfidd

•110

276 |. Wlndom

84 I Winchester

1st and Srd Wednesday

Feb. 21. 1907

2nd Wednesdays

16. 1878

Oct.

GUead

Stan Smart

Saturday

1st

17. 1866

Xenia

Oct.

Wednesday

1st

Feb. 16. 1888

1st and 3rd M o n d a y s . .

1st and Srd Wednesday

Feb. 17, 1909

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s .

WUaey

Feb. 20, 1884

-Mar. 14. 1976

Samaria

Masonic Home. .

2nd and 4th M o n d a y s .

I s t and 3rd T h u r s d a y s .

1, 1928

Mar.

1st and 3rd T u e s d a y s .

Feb. 12, 1968

Trinity

Bestor G. Brown

2nd and 4th Wednesday;

Feb. 20. 1898

Albert P i k e . . .

19. 1871 1st and 3rd M o n d a y s .

Oct.

Feb. 16. 1944 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s

Wichita

North Star

882 I WUser

224 I WiUlamsborg

•450 I Wichita

....

. ..

•308 Wichito

.. .

• 09 Wichita

•168 Wichita

I s t and 3rd T h u r s d a y s

2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s

Mar. IS. 1958

Feb. 20. 1889

.. .

• 86 Wichita

Yorli

. ..

• 67 WlcUta

Sunflower

Feb. 19, 18SB 8rd Monday

Whltlne

...

260 WhJtin«

1st and 3rd Mondays .

Feb. 12, 1947

Whitewater....

180 Whltewatar E. Blaine Bowlin 671B4 Donald Eichelberger 66552 J. Clyde Bradbury 1110 Crowley 67216 E v e r e t t D. HIadik 6439 N. Hydraulic 67219 Robert E. P u g h 1729 S. Waco 67213 Kenneth L. Geisdorf 2521 Burns 67204 Harry D. Yates 1016 N. Old Manor 67208 Glenn McVicker 2159 S. Emporia 67211 Gene L. Hager 2933 Ida 67216 Joseph C. Campbell 101 S. Seneca 67213 Robert Dietrich Smith . . . 56095 John F . H e s s 66873 Richard Kasper 67490 Clarence J. Bradshaw . . . . Winchester 66097 Henry E. Willems Conway 67434 Walter C. Bailey PO Box 516 67156 Arthur R. Seele Monument 67747 Thomas Clark Johnson ... . Rt. 1, Bronson 66716 Donald E. Ward RFD 1 66783 Nelson C. Jacobs 67159 Robert P . I.amb 67154 Walton E. P r i e s t 66552 H a r r y M. Aikin 726 N. Mt. Carmel 67203 Harold R. Teachman 3 2 0 % S. Broadway 67202 Lloyd D. Williams 2625 Classen 67216 Donald L. Doll 1509 Lotus 67213 Woodrow W. Coleman 328 E. F i r s t St 67202 Charles C. Cowles, Sr. 1601 S. St. Clair 67213 E a r l C. Hamlin 3755 E. Douglas 67218 Ralph E. Kvasnicka 401 S. Seneca 67213 Guy Harold Bethell R.R. Quenemo 6652S Kenneth D. Hutchinson Delavan 66847 J o h n J . Moeller 67490 Charles M. Fulton Winchester 66097 Charles L. Rostine Box 66 67491 J o h n B. Gould, J r . PO Box 393 67156 Emerson D. Lahman R.R. 1 67764 William Ray Taylor R t . 1, Bronson 66716 Carl F. H a r d e r 201 S. Prairie 66783 J a m e s W. Jacobs 67159

D O

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256

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

Ndarch

LOCATION OF LODGE HALLS 2—421 Delaware St. 66048 8—728 Minnesota Ave. 66101 6—6th & Kansas 66002 6—1001 Massachusetts St. 66044 7—722% N . Washington St. 66441 8—15% Scott Ave. 66701 9—1001 Massachusetts St. 66044 10—421 Delaware St. 66048 12—428 Merchant St. 66801 15—20015 Lakin St. 67530 17—30th and McVicar 66611 18—422 S. Main 66067 19—725 W. Park 6G0G1 84—6161 Slater 66202 37—101 E. Miami Ave.- 66071 3 8 — 8 % N . Washington St. 66749 61—30th & McVicar 06611 54—11111 Johnson Drive 66208 57—841 North Market St. 67214 60—336 S. Santa Fe St. 67401 68—421 Delaware St. 66048 74—526% State St.—67010 86—320% S. Broadway 67202 90—901 W. Lyman Ave. 66608 91—1732 Center 66508 96—8604 Parallel 66112 97—124% S. Main 67042 98—110 N.W. 3rd St. 67410 99—220 W. 13th St. 67203 102—131 West Ninth St. 67387 103—102 N. Highland Ave. 66720 106—600% N. Main St. 67045 110—110 E. Eighth St. 67156 117—102 N . 17th St. 67857 124—14th & Adams 67601

133—202 South B St. 67005 137—123% W. Main St. 67385 140—6% N. Walnut St. 67501 142—106 E. Broadway 67114 150—124 S. Washington 67152 158—5201 W. 76th St. 66208 168—212 N. W e s t St. 67203 172—122 South Main St. 67460 187—6th & Pine S t s . 66762 195—11th & Main Sts. 67601 201—104% W. Main St. 67110 222—N. Central Ave. 67801 225—214 W. 14th St. 66612 2 4 6 — 4 0 3 % N. Main St. 67846 265—123% S. Main St. 67124 271—1732% N. 2Bth St. 66102 272—803 N. 7th St. 66101 297—1016% Washington St. 66787 303—328 E. F i r s t St. 67202 306—215 N. Franklin 67701 307—108 S. Broadway 67449 311—Kearney Ave. 66027 313—320% S. Broadway 67202 321—10th & Main Sts. 67335 322—1422 S. 30th St. 6610G 331—124 N. Vine St. 67544 333—6161 Slater 66202 364—108% N. Ash St. C7147 366—9431 S. 63rd St. East—67037 369—2024 Quindaro Blvd. 66104 386—214 W. 14th St. 66612 433—3755 E. Douglas Ave. 67208 436—8109 Overland Park Drive 66204 438—25th & New Jersey S t s . 66102 446—14th & Adams 67501 460—401 S. Seneca St. 67218

1976-77

257

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS

DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS Year of Service

Name and Lodge Membership

1856-59 Richard R. Rees, Leavenworth No. 2 1860 George H. Fairchild, St. John No. 26 1861-65 Jacob Saqui, Washington No. 5 1866-67 Moses S. Adams, King Solomon No. 10 1868-70 John H. Brown, King Solomon No. 10 1871-72 John M. Price, Washington No. 5 1873-74 Owen A. Bassett, Acacia No. 9 1875 Isaac B. Sharp, Wyandotte No. 3 1876 Jacob D. Rush, Rising Sun No. 8 1877 John Guthrie, Orient No. 51 1878 Edwin D. Hillyer, Valley Falls No. 21 1879-80 Joseph D. McCleverty Rising sun No. 8 1881-82 William Cowgill, Constellation No. 95 1883 George S. Green, Lafayette No. 16 1884 James Jay Buck, Emporia No. 12 1885 Matthew M. Miller, Clay Center No. 134 1886 Silas E. Sheldon, Topeka No. 17 1887 Henry C. Cook, Adams No. 63 U 3 Watson M. Lamb, Sterling No. 171 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893

Date of Death

Cemerterjr

Location

11-19-1875 Mt. Muncie Mountain 9-14-1898 Grove

Leavenworth Bridgeport, Conn.

6-14-1867 Mr. Vernon

Atchison

Canon City . . .Canon City, Colo. 3-12-1893 Mt. Muncie

Leavenworth

10-30-1900 Oak Hill

Atchison

7-19-1896 Oak Hill

Lawrence

6-21-1884 Woodlawn

Kansas City, Ks.

10-26-1904 Mt. Hope

San Diego, Calif.

7-1-1906 Topeka Topeka Valley Falls 12-11-1892 Rose Hill Section ..Valley Falls 5-30-1904 Evergreen

Ft. Scott

6-19-1889 Fredonia

Fredonia

5-19-1905 Sun Set

Manhattan

9-04-1917 Maplewood

Emporia

11-29-1918 Mt. Hope 4-19-1900 Lakeview

Topeka Cleveland, Ohio

6-12-1898 Oswego 8-13-1924 Sunset Mem.

Oswego Park

. Hoquiam, Wash.

George C. Kenyon, Benevolent No. 98 4-13-1919 Evergreen Seattle, Wash. John C. Postlewaite, I Lafayette No. 16 11-26-1910 Wallace Jewell Andrew M. Callahan, Topeka No. 17 7-13-1902 Topeka Topeka David B. Fuller, Fidelity No. 106 5-17-1915 Greenwood County Eureka William D. Thompson, Minneapolis No. 143 3-05-1903 Highland Minneapolis

258 Year of Service

1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E Name and Lodge Membership

Date of Death

George W. Clark, Royal No. 192 3-31-1934 James H. McCall, Wichita No. 99 8-11-1925 Chiles C. Coleman, Clay Center No. 134 3-05-1911 William M. Shaver, Magnolia No. 231 7-06-1916 Maurice L. Stone, Wamego No. 75 5-23-1921 Henry C. Loomis, Winfield No. 110 10-14-1905 Charles J. Webb, Siloam No. 225 1-03-1928 Perry M. Hoisington, Magnoha No. 231 3-21-1933 Thomas E. Dewey, Benevolent No. 98 6-09-1906 Bestor G. Brown, Siloam No. 225 7-10-1917 Thomas G. Fitch, Albert Pike No. 303 3-12-1928 Samuel R. Peters, Newton No. 142 4-12-1910 Thomas L. Bond, John H. Brown No. 216 7-29-1938 Edward W. Wellington, Ellsworth No. 146 2-18-1925 Henry F. Mason, Tyrian No. 246 5-04-1927 Fred Washbon, Harper No. 206 7-12-1914 Marion K. Brundage, Ellsworth No. 146 7-18-1936 Alex A. Sharp, Lamed No. 167 12-06-1942 William E. Hutchison, Santa Fe No. 312 4-05-1952 Elrick C. Cole, Gt. Bend No. 15 2-04-1938 Charles H. Chandler, Orient No. 51 12-18-1917 William L. Burdick, Lawrence No. 6 6-11-1946 Giles H. Lamb, Gilead No. 144 11-19-1937 Charles E. Lobdell, Lamed No. 167 1-29-1949 William I. Stuart, Troy No. 55 11-27-1925

March

Cametery

L<9catian

Fairlawn . . . . Okla. City, Okla. Highland

V^ichita

Clay Center

Mt. Hope

Topeka

Wamego City

Wamego

Union

Winfield

Nortonville

Greenwood

^â&#x20AC;˘ewton

Abilene

y^.bilene

Topeka Old Mission Mausoleum

Topeka Wichita

Greenwood

Newton

Gypsum Hill

Salina

Ellsworth

Mt. Hope

Topeka

Harper

Ifarper

Russell Carlisle Valley View Gt. Bend City Bazaar

Russell Carlisle, Penna. Garden City Great Bend Bazaar

Swan Point . . . .Providence:, R.I. Yates Center Hanover Mt. Hope

Yates Center Hanover, N.J. Hiawatha

1976-77 Year of Service

1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1944 1945 1946

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S Name and Lodge Membership

Owen J. Wood, Siloam No. 225 Hugh P. Farrelly, Cedar No. 103 Ben S. Paulen, Constellation No. 95 John McCullagh, Galena No. 194 Richard E. Bird, Albert Pike No. 303 Elmer F. Strain, Orient No. 51 Charles A. Loucks, Emerald No. 289 John W. Nielson, St. John No. 113 Charles N. Fowler, Salina No. 60 Ferris M. Hill, Emporia No. 12 George F. Beezley, Girard No. 93 Jay B. Kirk, lola No. 38 J. Forrest Ayres, Greenleaf No. 232 John M. Kinkel, Reno No. 140 George O. Foster, Lawrence No. 6 Otto R. Souders, Wichita No. 99 . James H. Wendorff, King Solomon No. 10 Charley B. Erskine, Preston No. 283 Henry S. Buzick Sylvan Grove No. 359 Claud F. Young, Rising Sun No. 8 Arthur H. Strickland, Kaw No. 272 Roscoe E. Peterson, Larned No. 167 James H. Trice, Delta No. 77 Harry D. Evans, Eureka No. 88 Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville No. 371

Date of Death

259

Cemetery

Location

10-18-1937 Topeka

Topeka

11-17-1926 Elmwood

Chanute

7-11-1961 Fredonia

Fredonia

12-06-1937 Mt. Hope

Webb City, Mo.

1-10-1955 Maple Grove

Wichita

10-05-1956 Mt. Hope (Abbey) 12-28-1960 Lakin 6-13-1943 Pleasant Hill Rose Lawn 4-24-1941 Mem. Park 6-17-1964 Maplewood 3-25-1964 Girard 7-18-1955 Highland 2-13-1961 Greenleaf City 3-09-1941 Maple Grove 10-03-1942 Opk.Hill 1-21-1964 Maple Grove 6-07-1949 Mt. Muncie 6-01-1951 Cimarron 11-17-1975 Sylvan Grove 3-05-1968 Evergreen

Topeka Lakin Concordia Salina Emporia Girard lola Greenleaf Wichita Lawrence Wichita Leavenworth Cimarron Sylvan Grove Ft. Scott

9-29-1971 Highland Park . .Kansas City Ks. 2-05-1974 L a m e d 6-08-1970 Highland

Lamed Medicine Lodge

5-16-1952 Pleasanton

Pleasanton

1-15-1965 Farmington

Macksville

260 Year of Service

1947 1948 1950 1951 1953 1955 1956 1962

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E Name and Lodge Membership

James H. Stewart, Jr. Albert Pike No. 303 E. Glenn Robison, Hebron No. 314 Lynn R. Brodrick, Marysville No. 91 Clarence G. Nevins, St. Bernard No. 222 D. Bruce Newton, Albert Pike No. 303 Scott E. Kelsey, Topeka No. 17 Karl J. Baumgartner, Goodland No. 321 Armand H. Bishop, Parsons No. 117

Date of Death

March

Cemetery

Lo«;ation

9-18-1965 Maple Grove

Wichita

1-11-1964 Gridley

Gridley

1-29-1958 Marysville

Marysville

5-26-1961 Maple Grove

Dodge City

7-02-1966 Wichita Park

Wichita

4-15-1971 Topeka 8-28-1973 Goodland 2-03-1968 Memorial Lawn

DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS John A. Ferrell—died June 21, 1922 B. Harold Groff—died October 28, 1950 Robert E. Ferguson—died May 7, 1970

•.

Topeka Goodland Parsons

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L I V I N G PAST GRAND MASTERS AND ADDRESSES 1934—James A. Gassier 1964—Arthur C. Hodgson Warren Hotel Box 666 McPherson 67460 Lyons 67554 1942—ClineC. Curtiss 1965—Owen E. Hodgson 280 S. Grant 660 Higsland Ave. Colby 67701 Salina 67401 1943—Charles S. McGinness 1966—William E. Montgomery 608 Kansan Towers 106 N. Main 100 E ! 9th St. Syracuse 67878 1967—William E. Bradford Topeka 66612 707 Vine 1949—William H. Harrison Wamego 66457 10036 Lancaster Drive 1968—Thomas C. Raum, Jr. Sun City, Arizona 85351 71 Mission Road 1952—S. Allan Daugherty Wichita 67207 401 S. Seneca 1969—Carroll C. Arnett Wichita 67213 1906 Arlington 1954—Floyd S. Ecord El Dorado 67042 P.O. Box 188 1970—H. Jackson Staton P.O. Box 85 Burlington 66839 St. John 67576 1957—Richard L. Becker 1971—Robert D. Caplinger P.O. Box 483 R.F.D. 2 Coffeyville 67337 Effingham 66023 1958—Earl R. Brown 1972—Richard D. Kelsey P.O. Box 397 R.F.D. 1 Plains 67869 Rossville 66533 1973—J. Fred Williamson 1959—Addison C . I r b y 310 South Purdy 416 S. Judson Lyons 67554 Fort Scott 66701 1974—Forrest D. Haggard 1960—Ray W. Kinzie 7600 West 75th St. Woodlawn Care Home Overland Park 66204 Wichita 67207 1975—Robert H. Arnold 1961—John H. Murray P.O. Box 122 1020 S. 4th St. Alma 66401 1976—Ralph D. Walker Leavenworth 66048 R.F.D. No. 1 1963—Ben W. Graybill Sharon Springs 67758 P.O. Box 6 Shawnee Mission 66201 GRAND T R E A S U R E R S 1856-1857—Beverlin Beck 1857-1858—Isaac N. Roberts 1858-1891—Christian Beck 1892-1902—R. E. Torrington 1903-1909—Albert Sarbach

1910-193 3—W. Frank March 1934-1937—John McCullagh 1938-1961—Ben S. Paulen 1961-1968—Floyd A. Palmer 1968—William E. Montgomery

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March

GRAND SECRETARIES 1856-1857—C. T. Harrison 1929-1953—Elmer F. Strain 1857-1860—Charles Mundee 1954-1958—Arthur H. Strickland 1861-1870—Erasmus T. Carr 1959-1971—Charles S. McGinness 1871-1893—John H. Brown Interim Grand Secretary Interim Grand Secretary May 13-July 31, 1971 May 1, 1893-Feb. 22, 1894 —Ben W. Graybill —Matthew M. Miller 1971—Albert O. Arnold, Jr. 1894-1928—Albert K. Wilson LODGES U N D E R D I S P E N S A T I O N B U T N O T C H A R T E R E D Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delarawer,, 1857; Denver City (Denver Lodge), 1860; Englevale,, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Leconipton (Gcargy), 1857; Leoti, 1878; Lindsborg, 1884; Lindsay (Friendship). :.868; Opolis, 1855; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927. LODGES C H A R T E R S R E V O K E D , S U R R E N D E R E D OR C O N S O L I D A T E D 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; Owen A. Bassett No. 367, with Pittsburg No. 187, 1911; Bennington No. 180, 1944; Beaumont No. 439, with Joppa No. 223, 1937; Big Springs (Shawnee) No. 9„ 1867; Blaine No. 337, with Mestmoreland No. 257, 1894; Bluff City No. 313, 1897; Bluff City No. 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No. 190, 1937; Brookville No. 209, 1963; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato No. 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Burrton No. 182, with Halstead No. 46, 1969; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) No. 164, 1894; Chanute (King avid) No. 416, with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Charity No. 263, with Cosmos No. 278, 1977; Clifford (Whitewater No. 148, with Halcyor. No. 120, 1867; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 1879; Codell No. 418, with Paradise No. 290, Plainville, 1968; Corning No. 13, with Seneca No. 39, 1968; Coyville No. 57, 1955; Dearfield No. 432, with Lakin (Emerald) No. 289, 1965; 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) No. 20, 1863; Ebson (Salem) No. 228, 1939; Farhngton (Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard No. 93, 1932; Fostoria No. 392 with Westmoreland No. 257, 1974; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892: Fort Scott (Rising Sun) No. 46, with Burbon No. 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Elpha) No. 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, 1878; Freeport No. 389. with Stohrville No. 368, 1971; Garfield No. 235, with Ashlar No. 344, 1972; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Gove City No. 302 and Grainfield No. 381. to form Gove County No. 302, 1965; Greeley No. 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Granda No. 53, name changed and lodge moved to Wetmore No. 53, 1883; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937; Grinnell No. 448 with Oakley No. 253, 1973; Hamlin No. 185, with Hiawatha No. 35, 1975; Hanover (Star) No. 69, 1919; Havensville No. 34, with Onaga No. 188, 1964; Hiawatha (Triune3 No. 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1862; Ida No. 170,, 1881; Indianola No. 34, [later. Great Light), 1887; Irving No. 112, with Blue Rapids No. 169, 1958; Isable

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No. 400, with Delta (Medicine Lodge) No. 77, 1973; Kanorado No. 443, with Goodland No. 321, 1960; Kensington No. 405, with Western Star No. 174, 1973; Kickapoo (Potter) No. 4, with Easton No. 45, 1973; Kingsdown No. 447, with Bucklin (Grandview) No. 376, 1965; Kirwin No. 175, with Phillipsburg No. 184, 1967; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Landmark (Mound Valley) No. 218, with Altamont No. 69, 1973; 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 No. 170, with Frontier No. 104, 1962; Long Island No. 231, with Naphtali No. 310, 1976; Louisburg No. 180, 1894; Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Maple Hill No. 370, with Alma No. 161, 1977; Marquette No. 353, with Lindsborg No. 397, 1967; Milan No. 255, with Argonia No. 285, 1968; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 43, 1875; Moundridge No. 346, with Galva No. 251, 1968; Mt. Pleasant No. 58, 1888; Morrill No. 373, with Hamlin No. 185, 1969; Nemaha No. 13 (Corning), with Seneca No. 39, 1968; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (Changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Navada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; New Albany No. 81, with Constellation No. 95, 1973; 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; Olive No. 350, with Vesper No. 136, 1972; 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, 1971; Paris No. 22, 1871; Piper No. 385 with Delaware No. 96„ 1937; Parkerville No. 168, with Dwight No. 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) No. 52, 1877; Piper No. 385, with Delaware No. 96, Pomona No. 138, 1901; Potwin No. 228, with Towanda No. 30, 1969; Powhattan No. 363, with Hiawatha No. 35, 1971; Pretty Prairie No. 428, with Cable No. 299, 1967; Rosalia No. 434, with Leon (Joppa) No. 223, 1961; Randall No. 304, with Jewell No. 11, 1966; 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; Scranton No. 407, with Carbondale No. 70, 1971; Seneca No. 39, 1875; Severance No. 313, with Smithton No. 1, 1951; Shawnee No. 54, 1928; Smoky Valley No. 209, with Salina No. 60, 1967; Saltville No. 59 (Barnard), with Lincoln No. 154, 1973; Soldier No. 240, with Circleville No. 20, 1967; Springdale No. 152, 1887; Stanton No. 18, 1963; 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; Twin Springs Lodge No. 61 changed to LaCygne Lodge No. 61„ and moved to LaCygne, 1870; Tyro No. 386, with Caney No. 324, 1966; Urbana No. 239, with Erie No. 76, 1969; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Vermillion No. 320, with Frankfort No. 67, 1968; Virginia City No. 34, wiht Grand Lodge of Montana, 1886; 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; Wilmore No. 412, with Comanche No. 295, 1977; Winfield No. 98, with Adelphia No. 110, 1903.

264

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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

GRAND LODGES AND GRAND REPRESENTATIVES IN FRATERNAL RELATIONS WITH KANSAS State ALABAMA

ARIZONA

ARKANSAS

CALIFORNIA

COLORADO

CONNECTICUT

DELAWARE

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FLORIDA

GEORGIA

IDAHO

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

IOWA

KENTUCKY

LOUISANA

MAINE

MARYLAND

MASSACHUSETTS

Grand Secretary Robert M. Savage PO Box G195 MontKOmery 36106 James M. King 345 W. Monroe St. Phoenix SG003 Jaclc B. Donhani 700 Scott St. Little Rock 72201 Edward H. Siems 1111 California St. San Francisco 9410.S Dean C. Settle 1130 Panarama Dr. Colo. Springs 80904 William Campbell PO Box 250 Wallingford 06492 James B. Kilvington 818 Market St. Wilmington 19801 William H. Minnick 801 13th St. N.W. Washington 20005 William A. Whitcomb PO Box 1020 Jacksonville 32201 Carl F. Lester, J r . 811 Mulberry St. Macon 31201 Gitford R. Shaffer PO Box 1677 Boise 83701 Roy L. Wycoff PO Box 110 Rushville 62681 Dwight L. Smith Masonic Temple Indianapolis 46204 Charles T. Jackson PO Box 279 Cedar Rapids 52406 Joe C. McClanahan 1000 S. 4th St. Louisville 40203 Delwin P. Laguens 1300 Masonic Temple New Orleans 70130 Peter C. Schmidt Masonic Temple Portland 04111 Stanley R. Uppercue Masonic Temple Baltimore 21201 Robert P. Beach 186 Tremont St. Boston 02111

Rep. to Kansas Ency F. Yeilding 215 W. Irvine St. Florence 35630 Robert Henderson 3407 N. 24th Ave. " Phoenix 85015 William Glasscock 724 Scott St. Little Rock 72201 Burton 0.' Young 11 Wendy Lane Orinda 94566 Herschel Perry 705 S. Force Lamar 81052 R. S. Harrison 100 High St. Bristol 06010 E. Earle Shivery 401 S. Board St. Middleton 19709 William B. Rohrman 3051 Idaho St. N.W. Washington 20016 Grant T. Glider 4 N.E. 11th St. Miami Shores 33153 James M. Head 7514 Elliot Road Jonesboro 30236 Frank Morford Bovill 83806 John A. Lombardi 5554 Wilson Ave. Chicago 60630 Dale A. Anderson Clayton 46118

Kansas to 1'hem W. Nolan Art:-, 3139 S. Seneca Wichita 67217 William F . Molntosh 421 Lane St. Clay Center 67432 A r t h u r M. Williams PO Box 15 Arkansas City 67005 Richard D. Kelsey RFD No. 1 Rossville 665il3 J. Fred Williamson 310 S. P u r d y Lyon 67544 W. T. Schlicter 403 Washington Clay Center 67432 Lyman H. Br<jwn Plains 67869 William E. Bradford 707 Vine Wamego 66547 Ray W. Kinzie 1600 S. Woodlawn Wichita 67207 Ben B. Boyes 1817 W. 6th St. Coffeyville 67 337 William J. Kirkham 210 S. Poplar Wichita 67211 D. E. Vochatzer, Sr. 7844 Orville !Jt. Kansas City 66112 Earl R. Brown PO Box 397 Plains 67869

Not Used

None

William L. Rice RFD No. 1 Versaills 40383 E. G. Fisher 120 Mound St. New Orleans 70124 Charles E. Briggs 21 Walpole St. Norwood MA 02062 Norman P. Walters 1001 Midleford Rr. Seaford, DE 19973 Robert N. Alger 142 Lakeside Dr. Centerville 02632

Jesse E. Bean 2300 W. 30th St. Topeka 66611 Harry E. Cro3swhite 512 Iowa St. Holton 66436 Cecil F. Drake 810 Valley Vista Norton 67654 Paul E . Muriihy 8845 Horton St. Overland Park 66207 Vernon D. Martin 311 W. 8th St. Concordia 66 901

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265

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS

Grand Secretary Royce E. Curliss Masonic Temple 233 E. Fulton Grand Rauids 49503 Havey R. Hanson MINNESOTA 200 E. Plato Blvd. St. Paul 5B107 T. K. Griffis MISSISSIPPI PO Box 1030 Meridian 39301 Frank A. Arnold MISSOURI 713 Dix Road Jefferson City 65101 Donald W. Schenck MONTANA PO Box 1168 Helena B9601 Norris K. Lallman NEBRASKA 201 Masonic Temple Omaha 68102 NEVADA Royal D. Crowell 40 W. 1st St. Reno 89501 NEW HAMPSHIRE Robert H. Danelson PO Box 299 Concord 03301 Edward Rainey N E W JERSEY PO Box 544 Burlington 08016 Ronald A. Brinkman NEW MEXICO PO Box 25004 Albuquerque 87125 Wendell K. Walker NEW YORK 71 W. 23rd St. New York City 10010 NORTH CAROLINA Robert P. Dudley PO Box 6606 Raleigh 27628 State MICHIGAN

Rep. to Kansas Royce E. Curliss Masonic Temple 233 E. Fulton Grand Rapids 49503 Samuel K. Dickinson 12 S. 5th St. W e s t Aurora 55705 Charles H. Powell RFD No. 1 Box 114 Vardaman 38878 J. Morgan Donelson Princeton 64673 Sheldon Rediske Baker 59313 Glenn F . Sperry PO Box 123 Clay Center 68939 Larry E. Wallace 2312 Kirk Avo. Las Vegas 89101 William F. Lapan PO Box 374 School Enfield 03748 Julius W. Lodgek 213 Fern Ave. Collinswod OS108 Not Used

Kansas to Them Owen E. Hodgson 660 Highland Salina 67401 Kenneth N. Pomcroy 1175 Collins St. Topeka 66604 J a m e s P. Brown 1209 Ridge Rd. Atchison 66002 H. Jackson Staton PO Box 85 St. John 67576 Paschal W. Lundyy Ness City 67560 Richard H. H a r t 124 Kendall Topeka 66606 - Frank M. Yeoman PO Box 309 Kingman 67068 James A. Gassier W a r r e n Hotel McPherson 67460 Robert M. Riley 1888 Armstrong Kansas City 66102 None

Ralph C. VVhitbeck 9071 W. 2nd St. New York City 10003 Joel J. Faulk 334 Chillingworth Ln Charlotte 28211

F. Warren Starns Winona 67764 â&#x20AC;¢ Chester Fullerton 101 S. Main St. Medicine Lodge 67104

NORTH DAKOTA

Harry E. Senske 201 14 Ave. N. Fargo 58102

Leland E. F e t t 2607 !>th St. South Fargo 68102

A r t h u r C. Hodgson PO Box 666 Lyons 67554

OHIO

Robert A. Hinshaw PO Box 629 Worthington 43085

James J. Harbage 1120 Morning Dr. Worthington 4 3085

John H. Murray 1020 S. 4th St. Lea/enworth 66048

OKLAHOMA

C. W. Reese PO Box 1019 Guthrie 73044

Basil C. Marhofer Ness City 67660

OREGON

Elvin E. Phillips PO Box 96 Forest Grove 97116

Karl L. Arney 276 Ranch Road North Bend 97469

PENNSYLVANIA

William A. Carpenter Masonic Temple 1 North Broad St. ' Philadelphia 19107

Not Used

None

RHODE ISLAND

Albert W. Abramson 2115 Broad St. Cronston 02905

G. Harvey Faulkner 10 Highland Rd. Sanderstown 32874

Virgil W. Dobson PO Box 401 Sharon Springs 67758

PUERTO RICO

Jorge Guzman Germain Pedro Rojas PO Box 8385 GPO Box 1616 Santurce 0091O San J u a n 00936

Melburn C. Barnes 725 N. 10th St. Fredonia 66736

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State SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA

TENNESSEE

TEXAS

UTAH

VERMONT

VIRGINIA

WASHINGTON

WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN

WYOMING

Grand Secretary H. Dwight McAllister 1401 Senate St. Columbia 29201 Lawrence J. Larson PO Box 468 Sioux Falls 57101 John R. Stracener PO Box 24216 Nashville 37202 Harvey C. Byrd PO Box 446 Waco 76703 Marven H. Clayton 650 E. South Temple Salt Lake City 84102 Cecil R. Brown PO Box 443 Burlington 0B401 John P . Stokes PO Box 27345 Richmond 23261 Edward L. Bennett 47 St. Helena Ave. Tacoma 08402 J. B. Hollingsv/orth PO Box 234S Charleston 2B238 Doyn Inman 1123 N. Astor St. Milwaukee 53202 Marcus R. Nichols PO Box 459 Casper 82001

Rep. to Kansas J. Ray Dawhins 1 fl25 Harrington New Berrv 291 OS William E. Mitchell Plankinton 57368 W. R. Patton, J r . 622 Vinton Erwin 37650 W. B. Ball PO Box 12526 San Antonio 78212 Eric A. Bjorklund 916 S. 12th St. E. Salt Lake City 84105 Earl S. W r i g h t PO Box 520 Rutland 0B701 John I'. Stokes PO Box 27345 Richmond 23261 Mark E. Anway PO Box 1244 Bellingham 98226 Milton E. Brookman 506 Reynolds Ave. Princeton 24740 Carl W. Skoog 3818 W. Helena St. Milwaukee B3209 Not Used.

March Kansas to Th4;m Chester L. Gilbert 3455 Huntoon Ave. Topeka 66604 Carroll D. Harkcr PO Box 11 McLouth 66054 C. Travis Spencer PO Box 312 Hutchinson 67501 K. Maynard Curts 5236 Delmar St. Shawnee Mission 66205 Marion Rathmel 2917 N. Artenion Wichita 67204 James E. Zimmerman 1329 Kellam Ave. Topeka 66G1G Glenn L. j\napp 2747 Frances Leavenworth 6ti04S William E. Bouge 2946 Wayne Apt. 23 Topeka 66611 Gerald L. Townsend 680B Mastin A \ e . Shawnee Misior, 66203 Robert D. Caplinger RFD No. 2 Effingham 660!;3 None

FOREIGN GRAND LODGES AND GRAND REPRESENTATIVES IN FRATERNAL RELATIONS WITH KANSAS Country ALBERTA

ARGENTINA

AUSTRIA

BELGIUM

BOLIVIA

BRAZIL (Amazonas • Acre) BRAZIL (Bahia) .

Grand Secretary M. P. Dunford 330 12th Ave. SW Calgary A. B. Lappas 1242 Cangallo R28 Buenos Aires Hans Kloser Homma A-lOlO Wein 1 Dorotheergasse 12 Pierre Clerboia 215 Rue Royale (Bte 2) 1030 Bruxellea Pedro J o s e Laguna Postal No. 564 La Paz M. Da Silva Matos Ron Donila Eroraima Ave. Joaquim Nabuco 1842A D. M. do Nancemento 21 Rua Carlos Gomes Salvador

Rep. to Kansas Frederick S. Bird 2632 Toronto Cr. Calgary Artiio D. Grosso 1242 Cangallo R28 Buenos Aires Robert Rosenbaum A-lOlO Wein 1 Dorotheergasse 12 Andre Francois R u e Royale 205 1030 Bruxelles Ian David Morgan Postal No. 664 La Paz V. A. Cavalcante Rau Major Facundo 1266 Fortaleza S. A. Oswald© Bello Biscaia 21 Rua Carlos Gomes Salvador

K a n s a s to Them George H. Robison Burlington 66839 Harold N . Nichols 1968 N. 32d St. Kansas City 66104 William B. Cha,pman Oakley 67748 David L. Recot 1241 W. 31st St. Topeka 66611 Floran A. Rodj:ers P.O. Box 707 Wichita 67210

1976-77 Country BRAZIL. (Brazilia) BRAZIL (Ceara) BRAZIL (Goias) . BRAZIL ( M a t o Grasso) BRAZIL (Minaa Gerais) BRAZIL (Paraiba. ) BRAZIL (Parana) BRAZIL (Piaul) BRAZIL (Rio de Janerio) BRAZIL (Rio Grande do Sul) BRAZIL (Santa Catarina) BRAZIL (Sao Paulo) BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA (Ontario) CHILE

CHINA (Taiwan)

COLUMBIA

COSTA RICA

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GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S Grand Secretary Emidio R. Carreira Caixa Postal No. 11-1128 Brasilia D F W. A. Da Silva Caixa Postal No. 70 Fortaleza S.A. A. De Alencar Caixa Postal No. 332 74000 Goianio Goias Rubens Cardoso Caixa Postal No. 130 Campo Grande Sergio A. Ivanenko Caixa Postal No. 5 Belo Horizonte Odemar N. Gomes Rua Duque de Caxia 260, Joao Fessoa Antonio A. Jansson Caixa Postal No. 1363 Curitiba R. A. Da Silva Caixa Postal 10 Teresina J. P. Da Costa Riberio Caixa Postal 122 Rio de .Tanerio Kurt M. Hauser Caixa Postal 683 Porto Alegre Sergio Boppre Caixa Postal 247 Florianopolis A. P. Das Santos Rua Sao Joaquim 138 91508 Sao Paulo Thomas G. Ellison 1496 West 8th Ave. .John A, Irvine PO Dox 217 Hamilton Juan R. Reyes Macaya Cassilla 2867 Santiago George W. Chen 10 Lane 201 Chang-An E a s t Rd, Section 2. Taipei Allan R. Carinaldi Apartado Aero 595 Gucuta Enrique C. Bolanos Apartado Y PO Box lOOrtO San Jose

CUBA

Relations Suspended.

DENMARK

Eigil Hanberg 23 Blegdamsvej Copenhagen

Rep. to Kansas Jose Freire Pereira Caixa Postal No. 11-1128 Brasilia DF Alfredo R. Soares Manaus S. A. Geraldo A. Carvalho Caixa Postal No. 332 74000 Goianio Goias

Kansas to Them Lewis C. Carter 411 S. Montana St. Holton 66436 Nathan C. Hibbs 6841 W. Rocking Cr. Tucson, AZ 85713 Benny L. Holloway R.F.D. #1 N a r k a 66960 J. Wayne Pipkin P.O. Box 488 Cheney 67026 Richard L. Becker P.O. Box 483 Coffeyville 67337 Larry L. Algott R.F.D. #4 Manhattan 66502

Luiz S. De Fario 908 Ave Alfonso Pena Belo Horizonte Severino M. Paiva â&#x20AC;¢Box 1 Joao Pessoa Elpidio Silva Caixa Postal No. 1363 Curitiba S. X. Goncalves Caixa Postal 10 Teresina H. L. Belmino Caixa Postal 122 Rio de Janerio Kurt M. Hauser Caixa Postal 683 Porto Alegre Marcos A. VonBathen Caixa Postal 380 Lages Manuel N. Fernandes Caixa Postal 9843 CEPO 1000 Fred Tomlinson STE 208 2780 Spencer Road, Victoria Alan Broughton 20 Soulson Ave. Sault St. Marie J. P. de Leon-Chavez Casila Postal 284 Vina del Mar Jorgen B. Schroeder Shin Lin P.O. Box 28-9 Taipei III R.O.C.

Oscar D Smith 802 E. Poplar Olathe 66061

Armando Fuentes Apartado 595 Cucuta Jorge Herrera P.O. Box 14 Alajuela

Alfred D. VanTries 6649 Lowell Dr. Shawnee Mission 66204 Ralph D. Walker R.F.D. #1 Sharon Springs 67758

W. G. Krough-Poulsen 23 Blegdamsvej Copenhagen

John E. Stover P.O. Box 16 Cawker City 67430

Floyd Coffman W. 15th St., Courthouse Ottawa 66067 Clayton J. Connell R.F.D. # 3 Fall River 67047 Carrol R. Dean 626 Phillips Salina 67401 Harold C. Swope Yates Center 66788 John L. Heckert 218 Maple St. Ottawa 66067 Eugene E. Carlson P.O. Box 1213 El Dorado 67042 W. E . Montgomery 106 N. Main Sb Syracuse 67878 Richard D Overton 6937 Grandview Merriam 66204 Walter H Berger Scandia 66966

268 Countrjr DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

ECUADOR

E L SALVADOR

ENGLAND

FINLAND

FRANCE ( N a f l Grand Lodge)

GERMANY

GREECE

GUATEMALA

HONDURAS

ICELAND

INDIA

IRAN

IRELAND

ISRAEL

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E Grand Secretary Rafael A. Parahoy G. Arzobispo Portes 554 Esquiana Las Garreras, Santo Domingo, D.R. Angel S. Guevara Masonic Temple PO Box 932 Guayaiiuil H. C. Rodriquez 8a Avenida Sur No. 126 San Salvador Tames W. Stubbs Freemasons Hall Gt. Queens Street London, W.C. 2 Marti Mustakallio P. Espanaadikatu 35E Helsinki 13 Yves Trestournel (>5.Blvd. fsineau 92200 Neuilly Sur-Seine Gerd Honisch 1 Berlin 31 Emser Str 12-13 Christos Rizopoulos Kektonikan Idayma 19 Archernon St. Athens 109 L. A. Rivera-Flores Apartado 34 Guatemala City A. V. Cisneros PO Box 336 Tegucigalpa Jon Skulason Frimurrarrararglan a Island, Borgartun 4, Reykjavik P. M. Sundaram Freemasons Hall Janpath PO 681 New Delhi E. H. Daftarian PO Box 11-1777 Tehran J. 0 . H a r t e Freemasons Hall 17 Molesworth St. Dublin 2 J. Bar-Ner PO Box 2080 Tel-Aviv

Rep. to Kansas

Carlos Cucalon Masonic Temple P.A. Box 932 Guayaquil

N4!arch Kansas to Tfasm Billy J . Beaver 3 Wycklow Overland Park 16207 Addison C. Irby 416 S. Judson F t . Scott 66701

John A. Showalter 303 Poplar Halstead 67056 S. Allan Daugherty George T. Kelway 401 S. Seneca St, Anns Milford Haven, Prembrokeshire Wichita 67213 Holger Liinpaa Rauhankatu 6A Heleinki Leo J. Schisler P.O. Box 393 Goodland 67735 Gerd Honissch 1 Berlin 31 Emser Str 12-13 A. Kofiniotis 26 Skoufa St. Athens 136

Albert 0 . Arnold, J r . P.O. Box 1217 Topeka 66601 A. Franklin BiJdwin R.F.D. Â» 1 , Bo;: 34 Fontana 66026

H. E. Solorzano Apartado 34 Guatemaa City Rene Sagastume P.O. Box 336 Tegucigalpa T. Bernardsson Frimurrarrarareglan a Island, Borgartun 4, Reykjavik M. Rajagoplan 5A-147 Mount Road Madras 6

Webster T. Bolin 309 S.E. 3rd St. Newton 67114 Harvey L. Henderson Satanta 67870

Mohammad H. Afghami P.O. Box 11-1777 Tehran Norman A. Peilow Freemasons Hall 17 Molesworth St. Dublin 2 Aaron Rosenfeld Haifa

Louis E. Kresin 2305 N. 45th St. Kansas City 66104 Robert G. Jackson P.O. Box 4214, Topeka 66604

H. Hubert Tuller 1038 Hilltop Lawrence 66044 Lester E. McClonnell 712 N. 11th S;. Independence 67301

F o r r e s t D. Haggard 7600 W. 75th St. Overland Pari: 66204

ITALY (Grand Orient)

Giuseppe Telaro Palazzo Guistiniani 5, 00186 Rome

Arrigo Orsi Via Letizia 4 Milano

L. Eldon Gideon R.F.D. #6 Topeka 66608

JAPAN

Floyd J. Robertson 1-3 Shibakoen i Chome, Minato-Ku,, 105 Tokyo

Katsumi Inabo Bldg #13 Shiba Sakae Cho Minoto-Ku, Tokyo

Carroll C. Arnett 1906 Arlinetcn El Dorado 671)42

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MANITOBA

MEXICO (Baja California) MEXICO (Campoche) MEXICO (Cosmos)

MEXICO (Del Pacifico) MEXICO (Niievo Leon) MEXICO (San Luis Potosi) MEXICO (Tamaulipas)

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S Grand Secretary ' Rene Gregorius 62 R F Gangler Luxembourg 'Tohn L. Kankin 420 Croydon Winnepeg R3LON8 Apartado Postal No. Fernando C. Castro 57. Tecate Omar C. Olivera Apartado Postal No. 17, Campeche Jesus L. A. Calie Apartado Postal No. 17J, Libertad No. ' 1004, Chihauhau Inocencio H. Verdugo Apartado Postal No. 20, Guaymas, Sonora Serigo M. Trevino Apartado No. 309 Monterrey J o s e M. Alfaro Apartado Postal No. 104. San Luis Potosi Armando G. Pena Apartado Postal No. 419, Tampico

Rep. to Kansas Roland Lacaf 40 Espanade Diekirch L. E. Ostrander Ste. 411 E a s t Tower Winnepeg R3T3N8

Eduardo V. Loya Apartado Postal No. 171, Libertad No. 1004, Chihauhau

Fidel C. Mireles. Apartado No. 309 Monterrey Anselmo S. Carina Apartado Postal No. 104, San Luis Potosi Reuben A. Martinez Mata Moros

269 Kansas to Them William J. Yotter Drawer C Leoti 67861 Ralph E . Wilson 3400 J a m e s St. Topeka 66614 Chester T. Kelsey 3509 Huntoon Topeka 66614 James W. Robbing 3218 Willard Kansas City 66106 Carl A. Carlson 2020 W a s h b u r n St. Topeka 66604 Wilbur W. Rothe 641 Morningside Dr. Salina 67401 Thomas L. Francis 2039 S. Estelle St. Wichita 67211 Damon M. Grimes R.F.D. #4 Paola 66071

MEXICO (York) .

Mino Covo Apartado Postal No. 1986, York, Mexico D.F-

Frederico Von Son Calle Morena 406 York, Mexico 12, D. F .

NETHEKLANDS

E. A. Boerenbeker 22'Fluwelen Burgwal The Hague

F o r r e s t B. Croll G. Tanis Van Kebwich 2711 Wood Versschuurlaan 25-510, Kansas City 66104 Groningen

Ben W. Graybill P.O. Box 6 Shawnee Mission 66201

N E W BRUNSWICK Albert C. Lemmon PO Box 6430 St. John E2L4R8

Fred S. P . Haycock 109 Beaverbrook Ave. St. John E2K2WB

Clarence W. Sills Parker 66072

N E W SOUTH WALES

R. G. Connon PO Box A-259 Sydney South 2000

A. A. Kennedy 13 Middle Harbor Rd. Linfield E a s t 2020

Durward C. Danielson 223 West 14th St. Manhattan 66602

N E W ZEALAND

PO Box 6439 P. J. Oliver Welington 1

A. E. White 27 Little John St. Hillsboro. Auckland 4

Floyd S. Ecord P.O. Box 188 Burlington 66839 '

NICARAGUA

Greg A. Tapia PO Box 102 Managua

A. G. Largaespada P.O. Box 102 Managua

Don C. Heminger P.O. Box 613 Great Bend 67530

NORWAY

Sverre Krokaas Freemasons Hall Nedre VoUg.ite 19 Oslo 1

Froystein Halvorsen Ivar Aagens vie 2G Vinderen P r , Olso

Roger C. Ward 6816 W. 100th St. Shawnee Mission 66212

NOVA SCOTIA

Reginald A. Coombes PO Box 214 Halifax

Ira B. Lohnes Box 55 Windsor

Thurmand D. Miller P.O. Box 208 Mound City 66056

PANAMA

J u a n B. Barrera PO Box 84

S. Rios-Mendez Apartado No. 84

J a m e s E. Taylor Sharon Springs 67758 Canal Zone

270 Country PERU

PHILLIPriNE ISLANDS PRINCE E D WARD ISLAND

QUEBEU QUEENSLAND

SASKATCHEWAN

SCOTLAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA

SWEDEN

SWITZERLAND (Alpina) TASMANIA

TURKEY

VENEZUELA

VICTORIA

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Peru Washington 1 1 2 5 / 246540 Apartado No. 58,7, Lima Esteban Munarriz 1440 San Marcelino Manila E. C. McMillan Masonic Temple P.O. Box 337 Charlottetown P.E.I. W. G. P a r k e r 2296 Sa. Mark St. Montreal 25 V. I. Carter Box 675 KGPO Brisbane E. A. Snell Masonic Temple 1930 L o m e St. Regina E. S t u a r t Falconer 96 George St. Edinburgh 2 J. H. R. Garde Freemasons Hall North Terrace Adelaide 6000 Kjell Edstrom 4S Stockholm 111 Balsieholmsgatan 6

Rep. of Kansas Carlos Valasquez Washington 1125/ 24 6640 Apartado No. 587, Lima Victoria C. Daroya 1440 San Marcelino Manila Henry N. Birch P o r t Hill Northam R.R.

March Kansas to TKem Woodrow W. CJolemnn 328 E. 1st St. Wichita 67202 James H. Trice, J r . Medicine Lodge 67104 Kenneth W. Slierve 2193 Bella Vista Wichita 67203

K. W. Aldridge 12487 Granger St. Pierre Fonds 920 J. F . Stephenson Box 675 KGPO Brisbane W. J. Oliver LeBret

Thomas C. Raam, J r . 71 Mission R<i. Wichita 67203 Cline C. Curti:js 280 S. Grant St. Colby 67701 Alvin E. Hauserman 515 W. 7th St. Junction City 66441

Alastaire N. Russell 34 Rose Ave. Elgin, Morayshire L. H. Ferrar 24 Mingara Ave. Stoneyfell

Robert H. Arnold P.O. Box 122 Alma 66401 Conrad F. Johnson 217 S. 12th St. Sabetha 6653 1

Torsten Hanstrom Wittstocksgatan 9 Stockholm

Per Otto Stockhaus Sharon Sprinjrs 67758

Herman Neiikomn Burgasse 30 3011 Berne H. A. Wilkinson 4 4 Harrington St. Hobart Ziya U m u r Masonic Hall Nuruziya Sokak 25 Beyoglue, Istanbul Rafael G. Lopez E s t e 3 No. 5 Apartado No. 2680 Caracas

Jean C. H u g e t Alt L a n d s t s r 109 CH-8S03 Ruchlikon H. B. Fowler 20 Delemere Crescent Launceston Safa Dimken Masonic Hall Nuruziya Sokak 25 Beyoglue, Istanbul N. G. Baptista Apartado Postal No. 927, Caracas

J a m e s W, Cl^land Wakeeney 67672

Oarnet W. Jackson Masonic Center a 00 Albert St. E a s t Melbourne 3002 Melbourne 3002 B. M. W. Bridgeman PO Box 6015 Perth, Hays St. Sast GOOD

J. S. Shilliday Masonic Center 300 Albert St. E a s t Melbourne 3002 George C. Kinsman 57 Wasley St. North P e r t h

Charles D. Gallipeau 2627 N. 43rd St. Kansas City 66104 William E. Cook 5001 W. 63rd Terr. Shawnee Mission 66202 James L. Withers Star Route Sharon Sprirgs 67758 Lazarus Loe'D 216 Pine Leavenworth G6048 Charles S. WxGinness 608 Kansan Tovvers 100 E. 9th St. Topeka 66612

"Grand Jurisdictions listed are asked to send address corrections if incorrectly listed."

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INDEX Address: M . ' . W.'. Ralph D. Walker M . ' . W-'. William F. Mcintosh Hon. Robert Corey, Wichita City Council

22 190 4

Area Coordinators: 1976-1977 1977-1978

120 . 186

Awards Luncheon

157

Biographical Sketch M . ' . W.'. Ralph D. Walker

194-195

Committees

187-191

Communications, Special

43- 79

Consolidations of Lodges

262-263

Deaths: This Jurisdiction Other Jurisdictions Grand Lodge Family

206-222 223 126-127

Defunct

Lodges

Distinguished Visitors to Grand Lodge

262-263 5

District Deputy Grand Masters: 1976-1977 . . . . " 1977-1978 Districts and Lodges therein Election: Appointment of Tellers Report of Tellers Installation Newly Elected Officers Fifty Year Members Grand Lodge Officers: At Annual Communication Election of Installation of List of Grand Lodge Special Communications

7 8 199-205 165 170 185 105-118

4 170 185 4 43- 79

272

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries: American Jurisdictions

264-266

Foreign Jurisdictions

266-270

Grand Master, M . ' . W.'. Ralph D. Walker: Address Banquet, All Masonic Biography Portrait Presentation of P.G.M. Jewel Visitations Grand Master, M . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ William F. Mcintosh: Address Introduction of Family Presentation of Gift Reception Grand Representatives: Of Kansas near other Grand Lodges Of other Grand Lodges near Kansas

22 170 1.94-195 1 190 38- 41

190 191 191 191

264-270 1264-270

Grand Secretary's Report

76-101

Grand Treasurer's Report

72- 75

High School Essay Contest Winners

163

Lodge Halls, Location of

256

Lodges: Defunct, List of Directory of Outstanding 1976-1977 Represented at Annual Communication Not Represented at Annual Communication Synopsis of Lodge Returns

262 233-255 158 120 123 225-232

Masons, Outstanding 1976-1977

159

Masonic Foundation: Report of the Director Report of the Secretary-Treasurer

132 131

Masonic Home: Report of the Administrator Report of the Secretary-Treasurer

139 155-156

Masonic Services Association

165

Past Grand Masters Association

197

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273

Past Grand Masters: At Annual Communication Deceased Living

6 257 261

Past Masters at Annual Communication

Per-Diem Checks Issued

197 119

Portraits: Appointive Officers 1976-1977 M . ' . W.'. Ralph D. Walker Bro-'- David Stout, State Master Councilor DeMolay Grand Lodge Building at Topeka

193 1 161 1

Proficiency Certificates

102-104

Reports of Committees on: Bicentennial Chartered Lodges & Lodges U / D Church-Lodge Relations Credentials Council of Administration Finance Foreign Relations Grand Officers Grand Lodge Library Grand Lodge Publications Jurisprudence Masonic Education Memorial Grave Markers Necrology Public Schools Rituahstic Temple Building & Remodeling Total Youth Trials and Punishments

174 167 177 5 124 180 172 125 179 176 182 127 169 126 163 178 175 161-162 168

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M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF KANSIAS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 1977-1978 Chartered Lodges & Lodges U / D : Frederick A. Turpen, Chairman, Reno No. 140, 1528 E. 6th, Hutchinson 67501 Martin F. Logan, Americus No. 109, 1045 Garfield, Emporia 66801 Raymond R. Haden, Clifton No. 122, Clifton 66937 Alfred H. Slough, Case No. 247, Raymond 67673 Elden E. Toburen, Clay Center No. 134, 626 Anthony, Clay Center 67432 Church-Lodge Relations James W. Robbins, Ancient Form No. 34, 3218 Willard, Kansas City 66106 Paul Jackson, Gardner No. 66, 107 S. Race St., Spring Hill 66083 Andrew E. Olson, Dwightt No. 374, Dwight 67839 Hurlbut K. Graves, St. Francis No. 404. St. Francis 67766 A. Elmer Anderson, Clay Center No. 134, 1617 5th, Clay Center 67432 Paul 13. Heyman, Jr., Ulysses No. 435, P.O. Box 684, Ulysses 67880 Correspondence Thomas C. Ryther, Chairman, 1400 Lilac Lane No. 202, Lawrence 66044 Vinton C. Fishel, Acacia No. 9, 2701 Harvard, Lawrence 66044 Credentials Merle D. Bradley, Chairman, Topeka No. 17, 507 E. 37th St., Topeka 66605 Arnold W. Hafenstein, Alma No. 161, Alma 66401 Robert N. Crow, Dover No. 138, R.F.D. No. 7. Topeka 66604 Dwayne F. Doty, Eminence No. 206, Eskridge 66423 Donald E. Beseau, Pottawatomie No. 62, 610 Walnut, St. Marys 66536 Finance Ralph D. Walker, PGM, Chairman, Sharon Springs No. 417, R.R. No. 1, Sharon Springs 67768 Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr., Leoti No. 340. 504 E. Logan. Leoti 67861 Roger C. Ward, Old Mission No. 163, 6816 W. 100th St., Overland Park 66212 William Chapman, Oakley No. 263, P.O. Box 653, Oakley 67748 W. Nolan Artz, Belle Plaine No. 173. 3193 S. Seneca, Wichita 67217 Foreign Relations Forrest D. Haggard, PGM, Chairman, Ancient Form No. 34, 7600 W. 76th, â&#x20AC;¢ Overland Park 66204 K. Maynard Curts, Ancient Form No. 34, 6236 Delmar Ave., Shawnee Mission 6(i206 Roger Seigel, Old Mission No. 153, 8424 State Line Road, Leawood 66206 Grand Lodge Annual Communicatiton 1979 Chester T. Kelsey, Chairman, Silver Lake No. 50, 3609 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 Charles H. Hoffmeister, Topeka No. 17, 3330 Virginia, Topeka 66606 Norman H. Purvis, Ben Hur No. 322, 318 Kendall, Topeka 66606 L. Larry Algott, Ashlar No. 344. R.F.D. No. 4, Manhattan 66502 Grand Lodge Library Robert H. Arnold, PGM, Chairman, Alma No. 161, Alma 66401 Raymond E. Stillwell, Orient No. 51. 110 N. Kendall, Topeka 66606 Grand Lodge Publications Ben W. Graybill. PGM, Chairman, Old Mission No. 163. P.O. Box 6. Shawnee Mission 66201 ^ v Oscar D. Smith, Olathe No. 19, 802 Poplar. Olathe 66061 Jurisprudence A r t h u r C. Hodgson, PGM, Chairman, Cornerstone No. 219, P.O. Box 666, Lyons 67554 G. Thomas Van Bebber, Troy No. 65, P.O. Box 686, Troy 66087 William T. Schlichter, Clay Center No. 134, 403 Washington, Clay Center 67432 W. Lee Cain, Fortitude No. 107, P.O. Box 303. Independence 67301 Charles F. Jones, Frankfort No. 67, Frankfort 66427 Masonic Education Richard D. Kelsey, PGM, Chairman, Topeka No. 17, R.R. No. 1, Rossville 66533 William C. Logan, Clay Center No. 134, 2409 7th, Clay Center 67432 Larry E. Swanson, Crescent No. 133, R.F.D. No. 3, Arkansas City 67005 Chester L. Gilbert, Topeka No. 17, 3455 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 Richard D. Overton, Armourdale No. 271, 6937 Grandview, Merriam 66204

Necrology Thomas C. Raum, Jr., PGM, Chairman, Albert Pike No. 303, 71 Mission Rd., Wichita 67207 Owen E. Hodgson, PGM, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salino 67401 Public Schools John A. Schowalter, Chairman, Halstead No. 46, 303 Poplar, Halstead 670S6 Damon M. Grimes, Paola No. 37, E.E. No. 4, Paola 66071 Benford E. Smith, Hays No. 195, 1304 E. 17th, Hays 67601 Eollin B. Ashley, Phillipsburg No. 184, 457 I, Phillipsburg 67661 John B. Huggard, HI, Minneola No. 431, Minneola 67866 Richard G. Stone, Clay Center No. 134, 418 Crawford, Clay Center 67432 Reports on Grand Officers J e s s e E. Bean, Chairman, Ridgeway No. 62, P.O. Box 192, Overbrook 66524 George W. Young, Clay Center No. 184, P.O. Box 32, Clay Center 67482 Carl F. Nelson, Mayetta No. 393, R.R. No. 1, Box 14, Mayetta 66609 Wayne Fuller, Belle Plaine No. 173, R.R. No. 2, Belle Plaine 67018 John W. Willey, III, Solomon City No. 105, 817 E. 7th, Solomon 67480 Ritualistic Work J. Fred Williamson, PGM, Chairman, Royal No. 192, 310 S. Purdy, Lyons 67664 Woodrow W . Coleman, Albert Pike No. 303, 328 E a s t First, Wichita 67202 John E. Stover, Glen Elder No. 294, P.O. Box 16, Cawker Cityt 67430 C. Travis Spencer, Hutchinson No. 445, P.O. Box 312, Hutchinson 67501 Temple Building and Remodeling H. Jackson Staton, PGM, Chairman, Ionic No. 254, P.O. Box 86, St. John 67576 Marion F . Smiley, Clay Center No. 184, P.O. Box 72, Clay Center 67432 Elmer W. Guatney, Tuscan No. 82, Neosho Falls, 66768 Victor R. Petty, Wakarusa No. 402, 3087 B u r n e t t Road, Topeka 66614 Billy P. Beamgard, Atwood No. 164, Atwood 67780 Total Youth Jimmy D. King, Chairman, Blue Rapids No. 169, 600 E a s t Ave;, Blue Rapids 66411 Francis N. Johnson, Clay Center No. 134, 1220 7th, Clay Center 67432 William D. Larimore, Hugoton No. 406, P.O. Box 1066, Hugoton 67951 Durward C. Danielson, Lafayette No. 16, 223 N. 14th, Manhattan 66602 F. Warren Starns, Wallace No. 318, Winona 67764 Trials and Punishment John H. Murray, PGM, Chairman, ing Solomon No. 10, 1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth 66048 Robert D. Caplinger, PGM, Mackey No. 48, R.F.D. No. 2, Effingham 66023 William E. Bradford, PGM, Lyra No. 266, 707 Vine, Wamego 66647 Addison C. Irby, PGM, Rising Sun No. 8, 416 S. Judson, F t . Scott 66701 Harold N. Nichols, Armourdale No. 271, 1968 N. 82nd, Kansas City 66104 Operation "KAN" Glenn L. Knapp, Chairman, Easton No. 46, 2747 Frances, Leavenworth 66048

TIME OF MEETING â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1978 The One Hundred and Twenty Second 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 on Friday, March 10, and concluding on Saturday, March 11, A.D. 1978, A.L. 5978.

M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF KANSAS GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR 1977-1978 M.'. VV.". William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master, Clay Center No. 134, 421 Lane St., Clay Center 67432 R.". W.'. Chester L. Gilbert, Deputy Grand Master, Topeka No. 17, 3455 Huntoon Street, Topeka 66604 R.'. W.". W. Nolan Artz, Grand Senior Warden, Belle Plaine No. 173, 3193 S. Seneca, Wichita 67217 R.'. W.'. Warren Starns^ Grand Junior Warden, Wallace No. 118, Winona 67764 M.'. W.'. William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse No. 309, 106 North Main Street, Syracuse 67878 R.'. W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Rosedale No. 333, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka, Kansas 66601 W.'. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, Smithton Lodge No. 1, 217 South 12th, Sabetha, Kansas 66534 W.'. Ben B. Boyles, Grand Senior Deacon, Keystone Lodge No. 102, 1817 West 6th St., Coffeyville, Kansas 67337 W.". James O. Foster, Grand Junior Deacon, Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, 3434 Country Club PL, Wichita, Kansas 67208 W.'. Robert G. Jackson, Grand Marshal, Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, P.O. Box 4214, Topeka, Kansas (36604 W.'. Louis E. Kresin, Grand Sword Bearer, Kaw Lodge No. 272, 2305 North 45th, Kansas City, Kansas 66104 W.". Joseph B. Detrixhe, Grand Senior Steward, Prairie Queen Lodge No. 176, Ames, Kansas 66931 W.'. Jack B. Stairrett, Grand Junior Steward, Alpha Lodge No. 282, Route 3, Jetmore, Kansas 67854 *W.'. George E. Gustafson, Grand Pursuivant, Clay Center Lodge No. 134, 414 McBrathney, Clay Center, Kansas 67432 W.". O. D. Mack, Grand Tyler, Greenleaf Lodge No. 232, P.O. Drawer 304, Linn, Kansas 66953 W.'. Gerald L. Anderson, Assistant Grand Tyler, Galena Lodge No. 194, 1000 Dewey Ave., Galena, Kansas 66739 TIME OF MEETING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1978 The One Hundred and Twenty Second 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 on Friday, March 10, and concluding on Saturday, March 11, A.D.. 1978, A.L. 5978.

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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 TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION H E L D IN T H E M U N I C I P A L A U D I T O R I U M , 8 T H & Q U I N C Y , CITY OF TOPEKA M A R C H 10-11, 1978

M - ' . W.'- C H E S T E R L . GILBERT, Topeka 66604 R . ' . W.'. ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R . , Grand

320 W. 8th Street, P.O. Box 1217 Topeka, Kansas 66601

1978

Secretary

M .·. W.·. GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. KANSAS 320 W. 8th St. P.O. Box 1217 Topeka, K ansas 66601 Tel.: 913-234-5518

M .". W.". WILLIAM F. McINTOSH Gra nd M aster of Masons in Kansas March 11 , 1977 to March 10, 1978 (For Biographical Sketch See Page 194-1 95 )

MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF KANSA GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 1978-1979 M.'. W.". Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Master, Topeka Lodge No. 17, 3455 Huntoon, 'iropeka, Kansi 66604 K.'. W.". W. Nolan Artz, Deputy Grand Master, Belle Plaine Lodge So. 173, 3193 South Senec Wichita, Kansas 67217 R . ' . W . ' . W a r r e n Starns, Grand Senior Warden, Wallace Lodge No. 318, Winona, Kansas 677f K.". W.'. Ben B. Boyles, Grand Junior Warden, Keystone Lodge No. 102, 1817 W e s t 6th Stree Coffeyville, Kansas 67337 M.'. W.'. William E. Montgomery. Grand Treasurer, Syracuse Lodge No. 309, 106 IForth Main Si Syracuse, Kansas 67878 R . ' . W.". Albert 0 . Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Rosedale Lodge No. 333, P.O. Box 1217, Topek: Kansas 66601 W.'. Conrad F . Johnson, Grand Chaplain, Smithton Lodge No. 1, 217 Soutli 12th Stree Sabetha, Kansas 66534 W.'. Robert G. Jackson, Grand Senior Deacon, Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, P.O. Box 421' Topeka, Kansas 66604 W.'. Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr., Grand Junior Deacon, Leoti Lodge No. 340, Leoti, Kansas 6786 W.". H u g h F. Richards, Grand Marshal, Belle Plaine Lodge No. 173, 411 Rutland, Wichiti Kansas 67203 W.'. John Masters, Grand Sword Bearer, Rosedale Lodge No. 333, 6120 Granciview, Shawn< Mission. Kansas 66202 W.'. James L. Withers, Grand Senior Steward, Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, Sharon Spring Kansas 67758 W.'. A r t h u r A. Hartshorn., Grand Junior Steward,. Black Diamond Lodge No. 274,. 806 Turn( Court,. Pittsburg,. Kansas 66762 W.'. Charles W. Gutsch, Grand Pursuivant, Burdick Lodge No. 429,. RR No, 12,. Burdicl Kansas 66838 W.'. Larry Algott, Grand Tyler, Ashlar Lodge No. 344, RR No. 4, Box 240, Manhattan, Kanss 66B02 W.'. Ronald White, Asst. Grand Tyler, Topeka Lodge No. 17, 609 T, Atchison, Kansas 6602

CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1978-1979 CHARTERED LODGES & LODGES U.-D. Lloyd D. Williams, Wichita No. 99, 2625 Classen, Wichita 67216 CHURCH-LODGE RELATIONS Andrew E. Olson, Dwight No. 374, Dwight 67839 CORRESPONDENCE Thomas C. Ryther, Acacia No. 9, 1400 Lilac Lane, No. 202, Lawrence 66044 CREDENTIALS Paul E. Ferrell, Orient No. 5 1 , 1910 S.E. 37th St., Topeka 66605 FINANCE Ra;iph D. Walker, Sharon Springs No. 417, RFD No. 1, Sharon Springs 67768 FOREIGN RELATIONS F o r r e s t D. Haggard, Ancient Form 34, 7600 W. 75th St.. Overland Park 6620* GRAND LODGE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Chester T. Kelsey, Lake No. 60, 3509 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 GRAND LODGE PUBLICATIONS William F . Mcintosh, Clay Center No. 134, 421 Lane, Clay Center 67432 JURISPRUDENCE A r t h u r C. Hodgson, Cornerstone No. 219, P.O. Box 666, Lyons 67554 MASONIC EDUCATION Richard D. Overton, Armourdale No. 271, 6937 Grandview, Merriam 66204 NECROLOGY Richard D. Kelsey, Topeka No. 17. RR No. 1, Rossville 66533 PUBLIC SCHOOLS John Schowalter, Halstead No. 46, 303 Poplar, Halstead 67056 REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS J o h n Heckert, Ottawa No. 18, 218 Maple, Ottawa 66067 RITUALISTIC WORK J. Fred Williamson, Royal No. 192. 310 S. Purdy, Lyons 67564 TEMPLE BUILDING & REMODELING H. Jackson Staton, Ionic No. 254, Box 85, St. John 67576 TOTAL YOUTH Arris M. Johnson, Hays No. 195, 2714 Hillcrest, Hays 67601 TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS J o h n H . Murray, King Solomon No. 10, 1020 S. 4th St., Leavenworth 66048 OPERATION "KAN" Glenn L. Knapp, Easton No. 45, 2747 Frances, Leavenworth 66048

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Topeka, Kansas March 10, 1978 R.'. W.". Chester L. Gilbert, Deputy Grand Master, sounded the gavel promptly at 8:30 a.m., this date, in the Municipal Auditorium at Topeka, Kansas, calling the Grand Marshal to retire and escort the Grand Officers into the Grand Lodge. This was done and then the Grand Marshal retired and escorted M.'. W.". William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master of the M.'. W.". Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, into the Grand Lodge and to His station in the Grand East. Having ascertained that a constitutional number of Lodges was represented, M.'. W.'. Mcintosh proceeded to open Grand Lodge in ample form on the Third Degree of Masonry. Worshipful Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, offered the opening prayer, and then the Color Guard of Arab Shrine Temple presented the colors of the United States and State of Kansas to the Grand East. The Grand Master then lead the assembled Brothers in the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag. Brother.'. John McCarter was at the organ for a half hour before and during the entire proceedirigs of the Grand Lodge, to provide his beautiful renditions for the listening pleasure of the assembled delegates and brothers. Grand Officers were in their assigned stations as follows:

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William F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert W. Nolan Artz F. Warren Starns William E. Montgomery Albert O. Arnold, Jr Conrad F. Johnson Ben B. Boyles James O. Foster Robert G. Jackson Louis E. Kresin Joseph B. Detrixhe Jack B. Stairrett George E. Gustafson O. D. Mack Gerald L. Anderson

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Siicretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Tyler

SUB-OFFICERS W. . David L. Recob W-'- James E. Zimmerman Bro-'- Henry O. Bennett W.'. John McCarter W- • Darrell A. Farrow W.'. Frank T. Moore W-'- Floyd Bosler W-'- A. F'ranklin Baldwin W.'. Earl M. Sitton W.'- Ronald E. White W-'- L. D. Winegardner W- • L. Glen Jenkins W-'- Richard R. Haefele W-'. Cecil S. Carter

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Carroll C. Arnett Robert H. Arnold William E. Bradford Robert D. Caplinger S. Allan Daugherty Floyd S. Ecord Bill W. Graybill Forrest D. Haggard Arthur C. Hodgson Owen E. Hodgson

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Addison C. Irby Richard D. Kelsey Charles S. McGinness William E. Montgomery John H. Murray Thomas C. Raum, Ji'. H. Jackson Staton Ralph D. Walker J. Fred Williamson

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS R.' W.' Walter P. Wells, Grand Master, Grand Lodge, Pennsylvania. M . ' . W. Ross E. Frederickson, Grand Master, Grand Lodge, Minnesota. M . ' . W. R. Harry Muellich, Grand Master, Grand Lodge, Iowa. Donald Stamy, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge, Iowa. R.' Charles T. Jackson, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge, Iowa. R.'

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M. '. W. George H. Powers, Grand Master, Grand Lodge, Oklahoma. R.' . w. Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge, Missouri. R.' . w. Roscoe Roberts, Grand Senior Warden, Grand Lodge, Colorado. R." . w. Robert H. Miller, Grand Junior Warden, Grand Lodge, Indiana. R.' . w. Jack H. Hendrix, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge, Nebraska. M. •. VV.' William E. Montgomery, S.G.I.G., KS and Grand Herald, Southern

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Jurisdiction, A.A.O.S.R. William E. Bogue, Executive Director, Kansas Masonic Foundation. Earle W. Francis, Grand High Priest, Royal Arch Masons, Kansas. William S. Farr, I I I , Grand Master, R&SM, Kansas. Don E. Robinet, Grand Commander, K. T. of Kansas. James E. Zimmerman, Grand Secretary-Recorder, York Rite Bodies, Kansas. Jerry Williams, Co-Administrator, Kansas Masonic Home. L. Wilbur Love, Assistant Administrator, Kansas Masonic Home. Harold N. Nichols, Intendant General, Red Cross of Constantine, and Past Grand High Priest, R.A.M., Kansas. K. Maynard Curts, Prior, P r i o r y N o . 33, of K.Y.C.H., Kansas. WELCOME TO TOPEKA

The Grand Marshal then escorted Hon. William McCormick, Mayor of Topeka, into the Grand Lodge and on instruction from the Grand Master, to the Grand East where he spoke briefly to those in attendance. He stated that Topeka hosted many conventions and gatherings but he was particularly happy to have the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. meet in Topeka and that it would be welcomed back at any time. Brother McCormiick is a member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90 of Topeka. He then excused himself and returned to City Hall. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS W-'. Merle D. Bradley, Chairman, presented the following report, which on his motion, was adopted subject to any necessary additions or corrections: To the M-'- W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Your committee reports the following brethren present and entitled to seats in this One Hundred Twenty-Second Annual Communication of the M-'- W.'. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: GRAND OFFICERS William F. Mcintosh Chester L. Gilbert W. Nolan Artz F. Warren Starns William E. Montgomery Albert O. Arnold, Jr w.'. Conrad F. Johnson •w.'. Ben B. Boyles James O. Foster Robert G. Jackson Louis E. Kresin Joseph B. Detrixhe Jack B. Stairrett George E. Gustafson O. D. Mack Gerald L. Anderson

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SUB-OmCERS David L. Recob James E. Zimmerman Henry O. Bennett John McCarter Darrell A. Farrow Frank T. Moore A. Franklin Baldwin Earl M. Sitton Ronald E. White L. D. Winegardner L. Glen Jenkins Richard R. Haefele Cecil S. Carter

Asst. Grand Secretary Recording Secretary Stenographer Grand Organist Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer

PAST GRAND MASTERS M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'.

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Carroll C. Arnett Robert H.. Arnold William E. Bradford ' Robert D. Caplinger S. Allan Daughterty Floyd S. Ecord Ben W. Graybill Forrest D. Haggard Arthur C. Hodgson Owen E. Hodgson

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Addison C. Irby Richard D. Kelsey Charles S. McGinncss William E. Montgomery John H. Murray Thomas C. Raum, Jr. H. Jackson Staton Ralph D. Walker J. Fred Williamson

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Alabama—W. Nolan Artz; Arizona—William F. Mcintosh; California— Richard. D. Kelsey; Colorado—J. Fred Williamson; District of Columbia— William E. Bradford; Georgia—Ben B. Boyles; Illinois—Donald E. Vochatzerj Sr.; Kentucky—Joseph B. Detrixhe; Louisana—Harry E. Crosswhite; Michigan —Owen E. Hodgson; Minnesota—Kenneth N. Pomeroy; Missouri—H. Jackson Staton; Montana—Paschal W. Lundy; New York—F. Warren Starns; ]>forth Dakota—Arthur C. Hodgson; Ohio—John H. Murray; Oregon—Morgan J. Snyder; Puerto Rico—Melburn C. Barnes; South Carolina—Chester L. Gilbert; Tennessee—C. Travis Spencer; Texas—K. Maynard Curts; Vermont— James E. Zimmerman; Virginia—Glenn L. K n a p p ; Washington—William E. Bogue; Wisconsin—Robert D. Caplinger; Alberta—James O. Foster; Argentina—Harold N. Nichols; Belgium—David L. Recob; Bolivia—Flora:.! A. Rodgers; Brazil (Amazonas & Acre)—Floyd A. Bosler; Brazil (Bahia)—Jack B. Stairett; Brazil (Goias)—Benny L. Holloway; Brazil (Mato Grasso)—J. Wayne Pipkin; Brazil (Paraiba)—Larry L. Algott; Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) — Carroll R. Dean; Brazil (Santa Catarina)—John L. Heckert; British Colombia —William E. Montgomery; Canada (Ontario)—Richard D. Overton; (!!hina (Taiwan)—Oscar D. Smith; Costa Rica—Ralph D. Walker Denmark—John E. Stover; Ecuador—Addison C. Irby; El Salvador—John A. Schowalter; England—S. Allan Daugherty; Finland—Richard L. Porter; Germany—/*Llbert O. Arnold, Jr.; Greece—A. Franklin Baldwin; Guatemala—Webster T. Ilolin; India—Lester E. McConnell; Iran—Louis E. Kresin; Ireland—Robert G. Jackson; Israel—Forrest D. Haggard; Japan—Carroll C. Arnett; Luxembourg —William J. Yotter; Manitoba—Ralph E. Wilson; Mexico (Baja Cahfornia) — Chester T. Kelsey; Mexico (Campeche)—James W. Robbins; Mexico (Nuevo Leon)—Thomas L. Francis Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—Damon M. Grimes;

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Mexico (Tamaulipas)—Gerald L. Anderson; Mexico (York)—Ben W. Graybill; New Brunswick—C. W. Sills; New South Wales—Durward C. Danielson; New Zealand—Floyd S. Ecord; Peru—Woodrow W. Coleman; Quebec— Thomas C. Raum, J r . ; Queensland—O. D. Mack; Scotland—Robert H . Arnold; South Australia—Conrad F. Johnson Sweden—George E. Gustafson; Venezuela—James L. Withers; and Western Australia—Charles S. McGinness. AREA COORDINATORS 1977-1978 Name John R. Teagarden John E. Masters E. Eugene Puckett John L. Heckert Olice B. WiHiams

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Name Don L. Dicks William D. Ringquist Dwight A. Burton Lloyd D. Crall Rodney G. Bracelin

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AREA COORDINATORS 1978-1979 Name Louis E. Kresin Donald W. Botkin Wayne H. Rollf Orville E. Morriss Olice B. Williams James O. Foster

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Name Don L. Dicks William D. Ringquist Dwight A. Burton Lloyd D. Crall David E. Casey

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1977-1978 Name Robert L. Guier Raymond Williams, J r Donald F . Werner Clarence W. Sills Ralph A. Peatman Ora R. Coyan Robert J. Walker E. Jean Morley Lester F: Coles Clarence E. Kerns Gustav A. Kern Tedday A. Rockhold, Sr. Charles R. Harden Henry W. Beseau Walter E. Farrell Wilfred L. Lafferty Clarence B. Birk Vern D. Gilliland Glenn R. Bussert Roy E. Henderson Roland B. Richmond Richard F. Waters

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Name Harold J. Rollf Ralph L. Lamp Lloyd D. Williams Raymond C, Gottstein Robert C. Brown Lynn A. Harris Karl W. Ernst Richard C. Crane Richard C. Bellin Lee E. Van Gieson William C. Cooper Robert L. Ott W. Max Mathis Robert E. Vohs Arris M. Johnson Max L. Eberle Norman Bainter Alonzo J. Ketchum Duane A. Goyen Eugene V. Beggs Raymond H. Heer Eathan A. Quakenbush

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1978-1979 Name Carl E. Miller Aaron G. Winzer Jack L. Rogers Henry W. Nichols Jimmic L. Grassi Roy V. Johnson Roland West Robert D. McBride John Depaoli ' John O. Delmont, Jr Otis L. Domeny Bernard L. Larson Denzel A. Rybolt John R. Williams Greg R. Johnson Claire B. Sparling Robert L. Blaser William A. Coverdale Max A. Larimer Charles S. Baldrey John E. Lane Leland W. Reedy J. Wayne Parrish Donald L. Call Hobart D. Scott Calvin E. Bruns Leonard W. Mcintosh George W. Weiss

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Name Dorman L. Meyers Leland J. Base Jim E. Ross Orville E. Wesseler Charles R. Glenn John H. Wright J. Clyde Bradbury Virgil D. Burns Dana R. Hauck Allen R. Reynolds Richard L. Thompson Cleo R. Rathburn Donald A. Jordon Gene A. Walker Robert L. Rose W. Max Mathis Richard C. Barstow Carl A. Legleiter Glenn E. Becker Frederick O. Kuhn Peter N. Klein Donald J. Ashley Vernon D. Akers James A. Barnhart Wayne F. Ailshie Arland D. Cauthon Gary K. Martin Ronald L. Schutter

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PAST MASTERS Lodg No. Name 1 - -Conrad F. Johnson; Stanley L. Holder. 2 - -Jack Rogers. 3 - -Delbert W. Taylor; Floyd A. Bosler; Horace Kreeger; Everett A. McBride; Francis M. Coleman. 5 - -Ervin K. Berry. 6 - -Eugene Puckett; Herbert L. Jones John J. Verberg; George W. Mole. 7 - -J. C. Poe; Edward C. Verbeke; Malcomb E. Tibbitts; Herbert J. Keene; James W. McKenzie; Franklin L. Tiers.- • • - • -Addison C. Irby; James R. Stradley; Claude W. Norris. 9- -Clarence E. Kerns; Harrison K. Frank. 10- -John H. Murray; Ralph Wilson; Maurice Hearn; Frank G. Woods. 11- -Don Robinett. 12- -John F. Bohm; Bill Sellers; O. E. Morriss; Ralph V. Cotter; liCenneth Helstrom. 14- •Gustav A. Kern. 15- -Leslie Milberger. 16- -Durward C. Danielson. 17- •Charles H. Hoffmeister; James E. Zimmerman; Ronald E. White; Francis D. Myrick; Chester L. Gilbert; Richard D. Kelsey; Merle D. ]3radley;

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Lloyd D. Cooper; Lyman E. Boursaw; Jack Morley; Bennett C. Beach; David L. Recob. 18—Max F. Shoemaker; W. Phil McCracken; Olin W. Waymire; Harry E. Brink. 19—Oscar D. Smith. 20—William A. Coverdale. 21—John T. Hatfield. 23—Wayne Rolef; Keith Guthrie, 24—Roy V. Johnson. 27—Lee Anthony. 28—Ora R. Coyan; Robert J. Beckford. 29—Jack M. Peterson. 31—Arron G. Winzer. 32—Clinton Sherrets. 33—Ralph A. Peatman; Thurman D. Miller. 34—Forrest D. Haggard; Franklin Baldwin; James W. Robbins; K. Maynard Curts; J. C. Lowe. 35—Glen L. Jenkins; Warner Pape, Jr. 36—Melvin E. Gleason. 37—Damon M. Grimes; A. Rlevellin. 42—Harry E. Crosswhite. 43—Floyd E. Warscock. 44—E. Merle Rogers. 45—Glenn L. K n a p p ; Raymond Williams, Jr. 46—John A. Schowalter. 48—Robert D. Caplinger; Gene Berry. 49—Alvin K. Banman. 50—Charles L. Wilson; Max A. Larimer; Chester T. Kelsey; L. Eldon Gideon. 51—Kenneth N. Pomeroy; Paul Farrel; Robert R. Donaldson; Edward N. Pratt; Robert M. Lingo. 52—Don Beseau; Robert Rezar; Henry W. Beseau. 54—Lloyd A. Newsom. 55—Ralph Winzer; Robert Green; G. T. VanBebber. 57—Clyde Bradberry. 58—Carl A. Legliter. 60—Jaen Smith; C. R. Dean; Karl W. Ernst; James R. Stuble. 61—John R. Teagarden; Franklin Baldwin; Darwin Walters. 62—Robert Sowers. 63—Clarence Stroup; Otis Domeny. 64—Carl E. Miller. 65—Larry Angell; Ed Angell; Paul Jackson. 66—Duane A. Fitch. 67—Charles E. Shubkagel; Charles F. Jones. 68—Floyd A. Falls; Herbert L. Marler; Leonard Ohlhausen. 70—Everett L. Avery; John J. Ryan; John M. Ryan. 71—John Delmont. 75—S. Mack Finley. 80—Glenn D. Zieber; Robert F. Dunshee; Chester C. Perkins. 83—Elden M. Lovelett. 84—Marlen L. Rogers. 85—Ernest E. Clark; Robert Blaser. 86—Harry E. Smith; Harold R. Teachman; Rex A. Owens. 87—Richard L. Thompson; Gerald Dempsey. 88—Chester O. Hiatt. 89—George Byrue; Frederick D. Mills.

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90—Robert Higgs; Harry Fretz; Howard Pueth. . 91—Joseph Reuter. 92—Charles L. McBride; Kenneth E. Maxwell; Robert D. McBride. 94—Willie E. Rees; Leland W. Rudy. 95—Melburn C. Barnes. 96—Robert E. Rodgers; William B. Perry; Carl W. Mohare; J. Charles Walje; Conrad D. Jennings; James E. Hanson; Arthur B. Childers. 97—James E. Bruse; Everett Atkinson; Jim E. Ross. 98—John E. Patton. 99—Lloyd D. Williams; Floran A. Rodgers. 101—John E. Lane. 102—Ben B. Boyles; Melville M. Hudems; O. B. WiUiams; George E. Osgood. 105—John W. Willey, I I L 107—Lester E. McConnell; J. Wayne Parrish; Harry E. Gorrell. 109—Harold W. Kitzeberger; Arthur J. Lils; William J. Adkins; John Eedelfs. 112—Ted Parrisa. 113—John Trade. ^ 117—M. F. Thompson; M. L. Fuller; Eleuterio Carrillo; J. Eugene Thoniasson. 119—Elmer R. Ambler; Earle M. Ortgies. 122—Raymond R. Hadden. 123—Walter Fischer. 124—S. E. Hegarty. 125—Frederick Kuhn. 126—Roy E. Henderson. 127—Gail L. Sawyer. 130—OUie Woodman; George Haas. 134—George E. Gustafson; Elden E. Taburen; George W. Young; Marion F. Smiley; Elmer Anderson; Morgan J. Snyder; William F. McKntosh. 135—Glenn E. Blackburn; John E. Cunningham, Sr. 137—Charles S. McGinness; Glenn Bussert. 138—Ronald Schutter. 139—Leland J. Base. 140—Alex Lee; Fred A. Turpen. 141—Wilfred L. Lafferty. 142—Webster T. Bolin. 144—Conrad C. Swope; Carl F. Harder. 146—Cleo Rathburn. 150—Richard Read; Charles Glenn. 153—Roger Seigel; Jimmie L. Grassi; Wilbur E. Adams; Ronald L. Robinson; Martin O. Johnson; Merlin R. Grundy; Ben W. Graybill. 154—David Smith. 155—Lyman Snodderley. 158—L. D. Winegardner; George L. Gerardy; Dee Dutweiler; G. E. Miller; Alvin Carlson. 159—Teddy A. Rockhold. 161—Robert H. Arnold; Daniel Sutter. 162—M. J. Butterfield; Lester M. Alderfer; Joe E. Beyer; Greg R. Johnson. 163—V. D. Gilliland. 164—Louis H. McCain. 167—Richard Barstow. 168—Donald Doll; Kenneth Geisdorf; Algie Hall. 169—Jimmy D. King; Donald W. Bptkin; Kenneth Fincham. 172—Ray Gottstein; Virgil Burns; Rex D. Grauerholz. 173—Hugh E. Richards; N. J. Escheubrenner; W. Nolan Artz. 174—Charles N. Myers. 176—Joseph B. Detrixhe.

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177—Glenn Becker. 179—Clair H. Penrod; Anthony R. Zanovich. 181—Frank Brandyberry. 184—Peter N. Klein; RoUin Ashley. 187—John Depaoli. 189—L. B. Noble. 190—^John R. Williams; Orville Oelschlaeger. 191—Lyle V. Davis; Paschal W. Lundy. 192—J. Fred Williamson. 194—Gerald Anderson; Robert Walker. 195—Benford E. Smith; Arris M. Johnson; Oran Yale. 200—William C. Cooper. 201—Ted Norden. 202—Dana R. Hauck. 205—Dwayne F. Doty. 210—Charles L. Beckford. 213—Hobart D. Scott. 217—Virgil E. Biby. 219—Dan L. Brayton; Max L. Allen; Don A. Jordan. 220—Bill Updegrove. 221—Archie Isaacson; El Reno F. Sederlin. 222—Homer H. Jones; Lloyd D. Crall. 223—John J. Shell. 224—John W. Kendell, J r . ; O. M. Milliken; R. D. Smith; J. E. Decker. 225—Charles Baldry; Walter B. Norris. 226—Calvin Grover. 230—Dal Wells; Byron Walker; Gene Walker. 232—O. D. Mack. 236—Dale F. Langley; Clarence Chitwood. 237—E. Jean Morey. 242—Harold Walker. 245—Lester F. Coles. 246—Raymond H. Heer. 247—Alfred H. Slough. 248—Tommy J. Stinderford; Arthur E. Clausen. 249—Samuel W. Motes. 256—Kenneth H. Thompson. 258—John Wright; Carl A. Bolinger; J. Wayne Pipkin; Kenneth Richardson. 260—Jesse M. Ross. 262—Phillip H. Payne. 265—W. Max Mathis; S. F. Weaver. 268—L. Wilbur Love. 269—Lester Butterfield; Jerry Chitwood; Mark D. Lewis. 271—Thomas L. Francis; Richard D. Overton; Harold N. Nichols; Donald F. Werner; Robert McBee. 272—Louis Kresin; Robert E. L u t h ; Glenn H. Ellis; Delos M. Ellis; Harold L. Tillman. 273—Val O. Whitesell; Stanley A. Combs; Virgil Feebler; W. Calvin Stephens, Sr.; Ralph Lamp. 274—Jay Jones, Jr.; Arthur Hartshorn, Jr. 278—Robert L. Rose. 279—Jay C. Walkep. 280—Paul J. Harrel. 282—Jack Stairett; Walter F. Stueckemann; John H. Neeley. 283—Frank Shaver. 286—Roland West.

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287—Walter E. Cobb. 288—Don L. Dicks. 290—Earl Sitton! 291—Wayne Peck. 294—John E. Stover. 297—William S. Farr. 298—Ed Kluber. 299—Lyle W. McKinney. 300—Lwen R. Cousland. 301—George Rose. 302—David Casey. 303—Woodrow W. Coleman; Tom R a u m ; Frank T. Moore; Donald S. Eiennis; Richard A. Porter; Leonard L. Rising; Harold E. Russell; Howard M. Endsley. 309—A. D. Cauthon. 310—Harley Rife. 312—Ethan Quakenbush; Albert Schnellbacker. 314—Harold Bergsten; Clarence Birk. 315—Bernard I^arson; Leonard Leadstrom. 317—Robert F. Raoo; Robert L. Cahill. 318—Duane Goyen; F. Warren Starns. 319—Alfred Stephens; Jimmie Poe; Eldon Schrag; Walter B. Ramidls:; A. J. Luise; Ross Bryant; LaVerne Melrose; Robert J. Poe. 321—James R. Paulsen. 322—Robert M. Schroeder; Walter C. Johnson; Clarence Sills; Jejise M. Longwith. 323—Claire B. Sparling. 324—Marvin E. Taylor. 327—Jay B. Hewitt; Franklin H. Ron, Sr. 328—William D. Ringquist. 331—Robert Vohs. 332—O. L. Stalcup; O. W. Waters. 333—Albert O. Arnold, Jr.; F. G. Cox; D. E. Masters; Donald E. Vochatzer; Glenn H. Palmer. 334—Leonard W. Mcintosh. 335—Oran W. Conrad. 340—William J. Yotter; Lee Fairchild; Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr. 341—Richard L. Chambers. 344—Larry Algott; Calvin Bruns. 345—Glenn McBride; Luther E. Jacobs. 347—Lee E. VanGieson. 348—Mirl Schrock. 349—Robert C. Brown; Benny Holloway. 351—Kenneth White. 352—Lawrence Abbott. 354—Charles Usher. 355—Donald L. Call. 357—Harold J. Rolf; Vernon L. Falter. 358—Melvin Oak. 359—LeRoy Brown. 361—Richard Crane. 362—Allen R. Reynolds; Leon Lesovsky. 364—George W. Riggs. 366—Ted Morris. 367—Lyman H. Brown; Gary R. Martin.

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369—Walter M. Bird; Bennie L. Smith; Marvin L. Brown. 371—E. B. Estes. 372—Ernest Oaks. 374—Andrew Olson; Donnan L. Meyers; James W. Nelson; Brian A. Barkan. 376—Wayne F. Alshie. 383—Richard R. Payne. 385—Walter E. Farrell. 388—Walter Gulick; Ray Roohms; Delbert Imel. 391—C. Earl Thompson; Everett Geist. 393—Charles R. Harden; Robert B. Crumpton; Carl F. Nelson. 394—Guilford Hardine; Harold E, Hoss. 396—Roland B. Richmond; W. E. Mason; Robert E. Kern. 397—D. E. Mayden; Clifford A. Johnson. 398—Warren Armstrong. 399—Jay W. Cope. 402—Charles N. Yenkcy; M. V. Kidwell; William E. Bogue; William A. Remington; Robert G. Jackson, 403—Charles W. Lewis; Frank Testorff. 404—James Barnhart; Rodney C. Bracelin; Herbert Graves. 408—Walter A. Fiorucci. 409—Roy H. Cassingham. 410—Orves U. Beeghly; James F. Shears. 411—John W. Russell. 413—Eugene V. Beggs. 414—Leonard M. Paxson. 417—Ralph D. Walker; Orie Ritter; Vernon Akers; James L. Withers. 419—Jimmy Dodge. 420—T. Eldon Dark. 423—Donald J. Ashley. 429—Charles W. Gutsch. 431—George U. Nickelson. 433—Gene L. Hager; Earl C. Hamlin; Frank M. Trotter. 435—Paul B. Heyman; Laverne W. Fox. 436—J. C. French; Edwin Black; K. Maynard Curts. 437—George W. Weiss; Ralph F. Nichols. 438—Henry W. Nichols; Edgar Himble; L. W. Stove; Bud Armstrong. 441—Walter R. Smith. 442—Alonzo Ketchum. 445—Travis C. Spencer; Art Meyers Dwight Burton. 446—Allen J. Edwards; Leslie M. Heisz. 449—Lawrence E. Tharp. LODGE REPRESENTATIVES 1—Stanley L. Holder. 2—Jack L. Rogers. 3—Robert W. Wallace; William E. Norton; Archie J. Dishman. 5—H. Elvin Jones; Fred B. Jensen. 6—Ralph J. Hess, Jr.; Cecil W. Woodman; Norman D. Lomax; George W. Mole. 7—William B. Gage; Talley Ragan; J. C. Poe; Edward C. Verbeke. 8—Frank Stumfoll; James R. Bradley. 9—John D. Marshall; Clarence E. Kerns. 10—Jack W. Woods; Billye E. Cordell; James Keiley; David W. Edwards. 12—Floyd J. Shomber; Ralph E. Siebert; John F. Bohm.

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14—David M. Pottorf; Marlin A. Pottorf. 15—James H. Nolte; Floyd L. Anderson; Leslie Milberger. 17—Martin M. Donaldson; Virgil R. Waggoner; Stellman C. Parker; David L. Recob. 18—Herbert F. Guyett; Alfred W. Rybolt; Clarence E. Rea. 19—Clifford B. T a t h a m ; Oscar D. Smith. 20—William A. Coverdale. 21—Raymond K. Fairbanks; Roland E. Dial; Ray H. Gray. 23—Joe D. Shumate; Bobby D. Ratliff; Wayne H. Rollf. 24—Gary E. Ford; Glenn W. Ricketts. 25—Fay A. Oilman. 27—Omer L. Anthony. 28—Ora R. Coyan. 29—James N. Broyles; Jack L M. Peterson. 30—Joe R. Thomas. 31—Aaron G. Winzer. 32—Douglas McHatton; Clinton Sherrets. 33—Randall E. Dawson. 34—Herschel C. Dugan; James E. Logwood; Donald A. Tyler; K. Maynard Curts. 35—Robert A. Jones; Warner Pape, Jr. 36—Clinton E. Glessner; Norman W. Loomis. 37—Olin R. Crellin; Jimmie A. Duncan. 38—Richard L. Strahl. 42—Vernon C. Gregg. 43—Floyd E. Warnock. 44—Ralph H. Romig; J. Robert McCord. 45—Bruce L. K n a p p ; Raymond Williams, Jr. 46—James M. Hefling; John A. Showalter. 47—Thomas C. Johnson; Claude W. Norris. 48—Robert D. Caplinger. 49—Loren L. Burnett; Kenneth A. McCart; A. K. Banman. 50—Harold E. Massek; Charles L. Wilson. 51—Daniel R. Donaldson; Dean H. Fockele; John I. Parker; Robert M. Lingo. 52—Robert W. Rezac; Donald E. Beseau. 54—Robert L. Tomlinson; James D. Givens; Gerald F. Wisthoff; Robert L. Tharp. 55—Norman L. Davies; Ralph F. Winzer. 56—Keith W. Crouch; Glenn F. Wiswell. 57—Dennis L. Morris; Dale E. Clare; Charles A. Luckinbill; Harry M. Aiken. 58—Clifford B. Gilbert; Walter E. Rogers. 60—Charles H. Case; Lynn L. Baker; Jesse M. Ross. 61—Charles E. Rhynerson, Jr. 62—Robert Sowers; Robert H. Shepard; Cordon C. Hummel. 63—Clarence A. Stroup. 64—Carl E. Miller. 65—Martin T. Poe, Sr.; Michael W. Schaeffer; Ed Angell; Larry Angell. 66—Donald L. Bartholomew. 67—Gene R. Wolfe. 68—Edgar A. Harrison; Leonard Ohlhausen; Hubert L. Marler. 70—James M. Carver; Robert H. Russell; Ronald L. Shelton; Everett L. Avery. 71—Charles W. Sweeton. 74—Kenneth R. Dickinson; Craig G. Miller; Darrell L. Winzer. 75—Norman C. Bliss.

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80—Russell C. Schwilling. 82—Lawrence George. 83—Elden M. Lovelett. 84—Marlen L. Rogers. 85—Ernest E. Clark. 86—Robert A. Smith; Harold O. Drennen; Arthur T. Oberlechner; W. Aubrey Rollins. 87—Gerald Dempsey. 89—William H. Lewis; George E. Byrne; Frederick D. Mills. 90—A. Ray Jeane; Donald S. Nisbett; Orville L. Persing. 91—Everett C. Kniesteadt. 92—Kenneth E. Maxwell. 93—Harold B. Eddy. 94—Norman L. Scott; C. Ray Simpson; David N. Lohr. 95—Bruce D. Remsberg. 96—Gerald A. Lough; Giles L. Pennington; Vernon J. Clark; J. Charles Walje. 97—Harrison Fine; Jim E. Ross. 98—John H. McVicker; Richard S. Furbeck; John Patton. 99—G. Allen Darge; Lawrence D. Colgan; Lloyd D. Williams. 100—Leslie J. Welch. 101—Lester Arb; John E. Lane. 102—Lawrence V. Rickotts; Melvin D. Newton; Hamilton A. Moore; Alfred L. Lewis. 103—Jay T. Klinginsmith; Charles V. Crissman. 104—John R. Bryant. 105—John W. Willey, H L 106—Darby D. Downard; Lendon D. Griffitts; Charles W. Hall. 107—Samuel D. Adams; William E. Andres; Willie L. Jones; Harry E. Gorrell. 108—Paul McDermed. 109—William J. Adkins; L. John Redelfs; Arthur Tils; Harold W. Ketzenberger. 110—Warren B. Woolridge; Virgil M. Davis. 112—William L Goldsmith. Jr. 113—Gary J. Hobbie; James H. Craig; John W. Moore; Chester McWilson. 115—William L. Taylor. 117—V. Vail Shipps; J. Eugene Thomasson. 119—Ralph W. Kimmel. 121—Allen C. Sherman. 122—Edward C. Sipsager. 123—Glenn W. Farlee. 124—Norman R. Byers; Earl T. Baughman; Larry Jewell. 125—Raymond W. Richardson; Frederick O. Kuhn. 126—D. Gene Corle. 127—Wilmer L. Edwards. 129—Clayton D. Kaver. 130—Donald R. King; George Haas. 133—Dennis W. Irvin; Garland O. Miser. 134—Clayton C. Coulson; Bobby J. Gilbert; George W. Young. 135—John Cunningham, Sr.; John L. Peterson; Glenn E. Blackburn. 136—Nelson G. Batdorf. 137—John S. Clark; Charles S. McGinness. 138—R. Neil Crow. 139—Leland J. Base. 140—J. George Atkins; Kenneth Hammond.

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141—Lawrence M. Stewart; Albert L. Lafferty. 142—Gerald R. Butcher; Elmer J. Burris, Jr.; Gayle L. Prater; Claude E. Brown; Melvin M. Gardert. 143—James M. Sloan. 144—Earl D. Huffman; Carl F. Harder; Conrad R. Swope. 145—Kenneth R. Dooley. 146—Robert L. Blackburn; Leo O. Bircher; Jerome Wagner. 147—Norman L. Bowers. 148—Elvin V. Shubert. 150—Robert W. Hartley; Virgil E. Gattidge; Richard C. Read. 151—James L. Dennis; James L. Ford. 152—Evan L. Ellis; Charles H. Rice. 153—Clyde O. Engle; John W. Quinn; Robert J. White. 154—Lewis D. Smith. 155—Verlan Dean. 158—Robert E. Shufflebarger; John L. Crosswhite; L. D. Winegardner. 159—Frank Hathaway. 160—Vernon R. Snider. 161—Ralph A. Ebcrwein; Keen Umbehr; Marvin R. Scott; Robert H . Arnold. 162—Edward R. Garber, Sr.; Joe E. Beyer. 164—Louis J. McCain. 167—Richard Barstow. 168—Charles E. Marsolf; Clifford L. T r a x ; Earl D. Osborn; Donald L. Doll. 169—Jimmy King; Donald Botkin. 172—Ralph C. Walters. 1 73—Thomas M. Orton. 174—John W. Grimes; Charles Myers. 176—George D. Harden. 178—James B. Silsby; Lynn A. Harris. 179—Anthony R. Zanovich; Clair H. Penrod. 181—Frank Brandyberry. 184—Donald D. Weiser; RoUin Ashley. 186—Harold E. Nichols. 187—Ronald J. Titterington. 188—^Johnie Grossnickle. 189—Albert Salber; Lawrence B. Noble. 190—Ervel F. Cleaver; Anthony B. Swenson; Orville L. Oelschlaeger. 191—Dennis C. Atwell; Lylve V. Davison; Paschal W. Lundy. 192—J. Fred Williamson; Kenneth O. Kelly. 193—Wendell G. Lyon; Leonard F. Arnett; Commodore W. Wood. 194—^Jack N. Murray; Gerald L. Anderson. 195—Donald E. Barton; Andrew M. Darby. 197—Abner H. Vickrey. 199—Eugene L. Steelsmith. 200—Billy J. Smith. 201—Ted Norden; Earl K. Horton. 202—Willard W. Worlock. 203—Melvin L. Reser. 206—Larry D. Moore. 210—Charles Beckford. 211—Vernon F. Woods. 213—James E. Weyrauch. 216—James F. Comstock. 217—Virgil E. Biby. 219—Dennis E. Howell; Max L. Stowe; Dan L. Brayton.

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220—John T. Moore; William G. Updegrove, Jr. 221—El Reno F. Sederlin; Archie J. Isaacson. 222—Ivan L. Ridgway; Homer H. Jones. 223—Thomas V. Holman; John J. Shell. 224—Orlin M. Milliken; Eugene F. H a r t ; Guy H. Bethell. 225—Barry A. Kramer; Robert W. Clark; Marvin D. Craig; Charles S. Baldry. 226—Calvin Grover. 229—LeRoy Church. 230—Wilfred D. Wells; Claude W. Wallace; Byron E. Walker. 232—O. D. Mack. 236—Jerry N. Thomas. 237—Joe M. Ritchal; Norman L. Leistikow. 238—James D. Blubaugh; Leslie C. Dick, I I I . 242—Thomas R. Phelps. 245—Glenn Kunkel; Lester F. Coles. 246—Joseph S. Dunbar; Billy L. Daniels. 247—Ronald D. Davis. 249—Samuel W. Motes. 250—Duane E. Chick; Donald Eichelberger. 251—Jack R. Willis. 252—John L. Rigg. 256—Evan L. Hoit; James L. Lasher; Kenneth H. Thompson. 258—Donald D. Hamilton; James R. Whedbee; Kenneth L. Richardson. 259—Kenneth E. Wanklyn; Wesley L. Johnson. 262—Phillip H. Payne. 265—Sidney F. Weaver. 268—Dorwin R. Jackson; Larry M. Neville. 269—Lester Butterfield. 270—Willis H. Kramer. 271—Durward J. Belt; Allen D. Amos; William L. Overton. 272—Richard L. Kresin; Finis V. Swender. 273—Clifford G. Beyer; Gary D. Elwick; Paul C. Cole; Val O. Whitesell. 274—James D. Thompson. 278—John Alder, Jr.; William E. Henry; Robert L. Rose. 279—Harold K. Mull. 280—Harold L. Buick; Paul J. Harrel. 281—Mitchell C. Hensley; Albert K. Kobler. 282—John H. Neeley; Howard W. Goebel; Charles F. Tuttle; Walter F. Stueckmann. 283—Ira L. Strawn. 284—Larry V. Litton. 286—Roy J. Smith, Jr. 287—Walter E. Crabb. 288—Don L. Dicks. 289—Robert K. Kurz. 290—Earl M. Sitton. 291—Robert R. Goodheart. 294—Wayne L. Barnett. 297—William S. Farr. 298—Darrell Thrasher; John J. Moeller. 299—Lyle W. McKinney. 300—^Jerry J. Weaver. 301—George Rose. 302—David E. Casey.

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303—Ward H. Johnson; Hugh W. Gill, H I ; Cyril J. Pfannenstiel; Woodrow W. Coleman. 306—David A. Doop. 309—Larry A. Ochs; Azland D. Cauthon. 310—Harley Rife. 311—Harold B. Aldrich, H I ; Joseph R. Goldman; Hal M. Sharpe. 312—Albert Schnellbacher. 313—James Deberry; Henry A. Bozarth, Jr.; Jack W. Fergerson. 314—Virgil F. Frye. 315—Larry D. Lindberg; George L. Leadstrom. 317—Robert F. Rapp. 319—Loyd Walter; Gregory J. Rhodes; Edward A. Pitcher; Joie J, McCormick. 321—James R. Paulsen. 322—Leslie E. Holmes; Paul W. Babcock; William E. Babbitt. 323—William B. Herrmann. 324—Sam F. Morrow; William L. Sprague. 327—Jay B. Hewitt; Franklin H. Rose. 330—Gary L. French; Thomas E. Humberg. 332—Orla L. Stalcup; O. W. Waters. 333—C. Douglas Jackson; Alfred L. Geiger; Burl E. Denton; Glenn L. Palmer. 334—Jerald A. Curtis. 335—William M. Thomas. 336—James W, Page. 338—Wilbur S. Louk. 340—Lee Fairchild; William J. Yotter. 341—Bruce A. Boydston. 344—Melvin D. Williams; Calvin E. Bruns. 345'—Luther E. Dewlen; Glenn McBride. 347—Howard Dixon. 348—Sam L. Smith; Gayle C. Bainter. 349—Benny L. HoUoway. 3 5 1 _ W . L. York, Jr. 352—Lawrence E. Abbott. 354—Charles Usher. 355—Donald L. Call. 357—Gary W. Starr. 358—Loren R. Loeppke. 360—LeRoy Brown. 361—Will E. Dickinson; Virgil C. Pedigo. 362—Leon Lisovsky. 364—Glen R. Clopton; William R. Watkins; Marvin H. Mitchell; George W. Riggs. 365—William C. Bennett. 366—Elmer R. Stinnett; Richard B. Wasson. 367—Lyman Brown. 368—Arthur S. Joyner. 369—Darrell Carr; J. W. Carpenter. 371—E. B. Estes. 372—Ernest Oaks. 374—Charles A. Evans; Darrell L. Miller; Andrew Olson. 376—Wayne Alshie. 380—John R. Maskell. 382—Kenneth D. Hutchinson. 383—Richard R. Payne. 385—Kenneth M. Dawson; John B. Schlarb.

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388—Walter E. Gulick; Ray Roohms; Delbert Imel. 390—William S. Workman. 391—Everett H. Geist. 393—Robert B. Crumpton; Carl F. Nelson, Jr. 394—Guilford W. Harding; Harold E. Hoss. 395—Gary E. Watts; William Edie. 396—Robert E. Kern; William E. Mason. .397—Alfred M. Moser; Charles A. Schult; Donald D. Anschutz; Clifford A. Johnson. 398—Warren P. Armstrong. 399—Jay W. Cope. 401—Harley D. Gilbert 402—Myron D. Kidwell; Halbert G. Horton. 403—Joe H. Donahue; Howard L. Shively. 404—Douglas M. Fair. 406—Oscar G. Mostrom; William D. Lairmore. 408—Walter A. Fiorucci. 409—Roy H. Casingham. 411—John Russell. 413—David C. Rundle; Daniel R. Miller. 414—Leonard M. Paxson. 415—James L. Abel. 417—Wayne H. Woodmancy; Orie N. Ritter. 419—Jimmy L. Dodge. 420—T. Elton Dark. 423—Willis B. Carman. 429—Charles W. Gutsch. 430—Henry A. Meyer. 431—George W. Nickelson. 433—Frank M. Trotter; Earl C. Hamlin. 435—Lavern W. Fox. 436—Ceroid I. Childers; Donald E. Downen. 437—Larry W. Paulson; James L. Bettles; Clyde D. Ingrum; Ralph F. Nichols. 438—Earl L. Williams; Fred Henick. 440—Roger D. Clark; George D. Clark. 441—Lowell W. Jones; Walter R. Smith. 442—Alonzo J. Ketchum. 444—William C. Sheldon. 445—Rodney S. Wolcott; Lawrence L. Echhoff. 446—Allen J. Edwards. 449—Lawrence E. Tharp. 450—Dale A. Shields; Thomas C. Waymire; Harry D. Smith.

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Recapitulation Grand Lodge Officers Present 16 Sub-Officers Present 13 Past Elective Officers Present 19 District Deputy Grand Masters: 1977-1978 44 1978-1979 58 Area Coordinators: 1977-1978 10 1978-1979 11 Past Masters 505 (Exclusive of Grand Officer, DDGM, AC or PGM), Lodge Representatives 572 {Exclusive of Grand Officer, DDGM, AC or PGM), Distinguished and other Guests 10 Master Masons 108 (Regarded as Visitors or none of the above) Grand Representatives 72 T O T A L PRESENT 1,438 Number of Lodges Represented 329 Number of Lodges on the Rolls 396 T h e Credentials Committee wishes to thank M-'. W- â&#x20AC;˘ Bro. William F . Mcintosh for the opportunity to serve this 122nd Annual Communicalion in our capacities as the registering committee for delegates and guests. Fraternally submitted, ARNOLD W . H A F E N S T E I N ROBERT N . C R O W DwAYNE F . D O T Y DONALD E . BESEAU M E R L E D . BRADLEY,

Chairman

SPECIAL GUEST ARRIVES W-'- Robert G. Jackson, Grand Marshal, reported that a special guest had arrived and wished to be admitted. On being instructed to admi; him. He escorted the Hon. Robert F. Bennett, Governor of Kansas, and M . ' . W . ' . Ben W. Graybill, P.G.M., to the Altar, where M.". W-'. Brother Graybill introduced the Governor to the Grand Master as a member of Old Mission Lodge NO. 153, and a Twenty-Five year member of the Craft. The Grand Master thereupon invited the Governor to the East to speak to the assembled delegates. T h e Governor extended a welcome to the capital city of Kansas and expressed his regrets that due to the legislature being in session, he c o u d not remain and take part in the deliberations. He pointed out that Masoniy was a very important character building tool and spoke of the importance of youth activities. He urged all Masons to broaden their efforts in this area, and stated that Masonry had always had a great influence on the leadership of our nation, and that we should commit ourselves more than ever to this in the future After his remarks, he departed amid the strains of "Home o:.i the Range", the official song of the State of Kansas, played by Brother John McCarter on the Organ.

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1978 ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER M . ' . W-'. William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master, presented the following address which, on his motion, was received and referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: Looking back, I wonder where the past five years have gone. What have they contributed to my life? But more important, what contribution to the craft have I made? My first acknowledgment goes to P.G.M. Fred Williamson who saw something in me and took a great chance appointing me as Grand Senior Deacon. I thank him now for that confidence, and trust I have not let him down. My hopes five years ago were high in wanting to make some contribution to Ancient Craft Masonry. The testing ground and tutelage of subsequent Grand Masters, J. Fred, Forrest D. Haggard, Robert H. Arnold, and Ralph D. Walker were all extremely helpful in shaping my designs and desires. But any bestowal I have made will rest in the judgment of future generations. Condition of the Craft When assuming the exaulted position of Grand Master of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Kansas, I had an overwhelming ambition to try and improve Masonry in Kansas. I wanted the craft to at least give Masonry a chance. If we would improve our society we must first improve ourselves. Masonry provides us with the tools we need. But we must learn with fervent rededication to apply them to better polish these rough stones. Then we may more nearly fit in the building "not made with hands" that would be a credit to our Creator. I hope there have been some footsteps in this direction. Again, we have shown a net loss of members. It might be of some gratification, however, to report the loss is smaller than in the past few years. After all the reports are in, we showed a decrease of 1,452 members. Recently, I read some figures showing that Kansas ranks among the top ten jurisdictions in the highest percentage of eligible male population in Masonic membership. We must not take too large a measure of satisfaction in these statistics. However, they do point to a brighter picture, indeed. For the first time in many a year, our total number of lodges fell below 400. As a result of consolidations this year, we now have 396 lodges. My personal philosophy is that if a lodge, because of high costs, decreasing and absentee membership and apparent disinterest, can no longer keep their charter alive, then realistically the lodge ought to consolidate with another more active and stronger lodge. I think this eventually will strengthen our fraternity. There are two areas in my opinion that need to be watched and succored in the years ahead. First, we must shore up our lodge leadership, for I believe this is the keystone to success of building strong lodges and a stronger jurisdiction. We have developed and are continuing to develop heavy programs for this purpose. Our Wardens schools help, but they can even become more telling in the future . . . arid must. Secondly, our Masonic Education at the constituent lodge level lacks much in the way of edification of our members. Elsewhere in my address, I will make recommendations which will help solve both of these problems.

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In many places, I've seen young and eager men picking up the ruins of their lodges. My prayers go with them that they will not falter but firmly grasp the fine heritage which has been handed to them. When I set; these eager faces, I'm convinced our fraternity will be kept in strong hands. On the other hand, I've seen the old, dedicated Master Masons sitting on the sidelines, helping with coaching, visiting sick and distressed brothers, pinch-hitting wherever needed, and I think to myself, "How wonderful is our fraternity with such men as these." They truly exemplify our teaching of brotherly love, relief and truth. Where in the world would we be without them. I can't help but feel optimistic about the condition of our craft all things in balance. Yet I don't feel any Grand Master should feel complacent. There is much (still) to do and the fields continue to be white for harvest. I submit that Masonry is very much in evidence within the four corners of our state. It's alive and with but a nudge here and a shove there, it will contiiiue to stay alive and progress fruitfully. Decisions and Rulings Some decisions a n d / o r rulings are hard to make, but I've tried to let the dictates of my conscience and my interpretation of the law hold the upper hand. It was my decision first of all, to have a demographic survey conducted to see the profile of the average Mason in Kansas. While the return of the survey forms from the members weren't what I had hoped for, there was enough information gleaned so the results should be helpful to future Council of Administration in providing a composite picture of the kind of persons they are dealing with. I want to digress a moment to give you a brief glimpse of this composite picture. I'm sure you will have the complete returns when released by the Council of Administration. And, mind you, this is only a small sampling. For instance, 4 8 % of the Masons of Kansas are not likely to move out oi' their communities soon. 8 9 % own their own homes. This indicated we have: solid stability. 6 2 % have belonged to our fraternity over 20 years. 19% for a period of 10 to 20 years. This gives a degree of comfort with all of this experience, but you can see as well as I that we don't have enough on the younger end of the age scale. An alarming figure is that 7 1 % of our members don't enjoy attending our meetings. And there's another rather striking fact that was uncovered. 12% of our members were DeMolays, 18% had a grandfather who was a Mason, 3 5 % were sons of Master Masons, but here's the striker, nearly 5 0 % of our members have wives or mothers who are active in a Masonic organization. Never underestimate the power of women. Eight out of 10 Masons believe that Freemasonry provides morale guidance. Over one-half don't feel that ritual is important and nearly every one questioned said that we should maintain secrecy. As you might suspect, our age groupings are weighted to the older end. Only 1 1 % of our Fraternity is under 40 years of age, 16% are from 40-50 and nearly one-fourth are in the 50-60 age bracket. But the most pleasing thing to me and I hope to the new Council of Administration is that 9 1 % of the Masons of Kansas said that we should be receiving more Masonic knowledge. You ask, what good are all these statistics? Well, no good if the matter is dropped, but of immeasurable value if pursued intelligently. This will give a good foundation for future studies, to shape a more definitive education program.

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Rulings • Ruled to Neosho Lodge No. 2 7 that the sponsorship of a little league ball team was not within the spirit or framework of our constitution or by-laws. • Ruled that Unity Lodge No. 273 could hold dinners, box suppers, car washes and other means of fund raising, but not bingo or lotteries as these were in conflict with our law. • Granted a 50-year pin to a brother of Eudora Lodge No. 83 who substantially proved that he had paid dues for the required length of time by showing cancelled checks and receipts although secretary's books showed a lapse of time. • Denied a 50-year pin to a brother of Comanche Lodge No. 295 who had a gap of eight years in his membership, although the brother offered to pay up the dues in arrears. • Permitted Lane Lodge No. 339 to confer degrees to a Veteran of World War II who was confined in a wheel chair. • Permitted Gardner Lodge No. 65 to confer the degrees on a man with an amputated leg who showed evidence that he could financially support himself. • Declared a vacancy in the office of the Senior Warden of Seabrook Lodge No. 385 and directed they hold an election as soon as possible. • Declared a vacancy in the office of Secretary of West Gate Lodge No. 438 and directed an election be held on February 10, 1978, for the purpose of filling such vacancy. • Ruled that Grand Lecturers were entitled to receive mileage and per diem at the 1977 annual communication. • Permitted Keystone Lodge No. 102 to sell license plates depicting the American and Kansas flags and the square and compasses. • Ruled that Haysville Lodge No. 112 could receive advance payment of dues provided certain changes be made in the notification to their members. • Ruled that Carbondale Lodge No. 70 could change their by-laws to read that annual dues would be a stated amount plus the Grand Lodge per capita tax. • Denied waiver of jurisdiction to two residents of Kansas who asked to petition Missouri lodges for membership. This particular change in our constitution to permit such a waiver doesn't become effective until my declaration at this annual communication of 1978. • Ruled that Atwood Lodge No. 164 could not hold dedication ceremonies on a Sunday. • Permitted West Gate Lodge No. 438 to give a life membership. • Ordered Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433 to transact certain business at a stated communication rather than at a special meeting. G r a n d Representatives During my term of office, it was my privilege to appoint the following Grand Representatives to jurisdiction near our Grand Lodge: Gerald L. Anderson—Mexico Tamaulipas Floyd A. Bosler—Brazil (Amazonas and Acre) Joseph B. Detrixhe—Kentucky James O. Foster—Alberta, Canada George E. Gustafson—Sweden O. D. Mack—Queensland, Australia Richard L. Porter—Finland

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Morgan J. Snyderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Oregon Jack B. Stairettâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Brazil (Bahia) Committees It would be a physical impossibility as well as a prolixity of words to innumerate all of the committees in my remarks. Each committee report will be spread elsewhere in these proceedings. There are a few, however, that I would like to spotlight. Operation KAN: A new committee this year is chaired by Glenn L. Knapp. The thrust of this committee was to provide help to new amputees and their families. Brother Knapp has been called upon several times to render assistance. It seems to me this is a visable demonstration of our tenet of brotherly love and concern. Public Schools: Under the leadership of John Schowalter, this committee has recommended that the essay contest winners receive their awards in their home towns or at one of their own school functions rather than at Grand Lodge Communication. I concurred that this was more feasible and more efficient. Temple Building and Remodeling: This committee under the chairmanship of P.G.M, H. Jackson Staton has been very active. I appreciate their devotion to our cause and the dispatch with which their recommendations were made. Ritualistic: I think a special note is deserving of this committee under the aegis of P.G.M. J. Fred Wilhamson. They are the "keeper of the springs," so to speak, of our work, and I want to especially thank them for their unflagging efforts. Ritual in our jurisdiction is good and these behemoths of ritual have made it and kept it so. Jurisprudence: No report of the Grand Master would be complete without mentioning the fine work of this committee and its chairman, P.G.M. Arthur C. Hodgson. He has been my alter ego many times this year. And, more than once, he has pointed me around to face in the right direction. He always said, "This is the way I interpret the law, but as Grand Master you can dc about as you please." His interpretations were always so logical that I had naught to do but agree with him. Masonic Foundation: For the second year we have conducted a joint drive for funds to the Masonic Home and the Foundation. This has been accomplished through the efforts of William E. Bogue, Executive Director of the Foundation. I think by and large these drives are successful and ought to be continued. As I see the big picture, such drives not only bring in contributions to these two laudable enterprises, but of equal importance, they contact the craft and inform them and let them know we are still a living fraternity, and I think that is good, if for no other reason. Kansas Mason: Another special note to this great publication and its editor, Ben W. Graybill. We are sending The Kansas Mason to every Kansas Mason and we have been doing so for three years. I'm convinced this jmblication is an asset to our Grand Lodge, not only a tool for communication, but an instrument to educate as well. The editor, Ben W. Graybill, is deserving of the plaudits of the craft for his work in this paper. He now wants to be relieved of this assignment, and from the Masons of Kansas, we proudly say, "Well done good and faithful servant." Masonic Home: I want to pay particular attention to our Masonic Home in this address. Not to usurp the report of its administrator, S. Allan Duugherty, but to underscore his remarks. There has been a dramatic change in the operation of the Masonic Home during the past year. Let me assure everyone.

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first of all, that the home is a viable institution, that we will maintain it, and that you can dispell any fears whatsoever about it being closed, as was rumored in some news media last year. The entrance requirements have been changed so applicants do not have to assign their personal resources to the home upon entrance. They will now have the option of either retaining control or assigning their assets as they choose. We have become certified by the various governmental authorities and now will receive third party payments for certain health care ministrations. This will lessen the financial burden placed upon the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of the O.E.S., but in no way will it replace our monetary support. It means, most of all, we will not have to evade the corpus of our trust to support the Home to the extent we have been doing the past several years. It means, too, we will be able to expand our care and our facilities. Because of our new Masonic Home by-laws, we may now take in residents who have been recommended by either a lodge or chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Masonic affiliation no longer is a requirement. But I repeat, they must still be recommended by either a lodge or chapter. The last, and perhaps most disquieting event was that after nearly 25 years as administrator, S. Allan Daugherty notified the Home Board last year he wished to take life a little easier and that he wanted the board to name his successor. The board subsequently engaged Jerry Williams to be the administrator effective April 1, 1978. The craft of Kansas and the Order of Eastern Star are deeply indebted to S. Allan Daugherty for his dedication to this gleaming tenet of our profession that we care for our people. Necrology This year the grim reaper has once more taken a toll of our ranks. Elsewhere the report is covered fully by the Necrology Committee. However, there are several that I want to mention in particular. We shall miss from the ranks of Past Grand Masters, Cline Curtiss, who was Grand Master in 1942. P.G.M. Ralph D. Walker officiated at the graveside services on September 20, 1977. John D. (Jack) Cunningham, who for many years was head of the Masonic Service Association, died on June 9, 1977, and was buried at Norton, Kansas. I had the privilege of delivering the graveside services with the assistance of P.G.M. William E. Montgomery. Then we lost a Grand Lecturer, J. Earl Oden at Parsons on April 3, 1977; D.D.G.M. William D. Wine of Wichita on October 14, 1977; Jesse E. Bean, Chairman of the Committee on Reports of Grand Lodge Officers, passed away on January 15, 1978, and Henry D. Parkinson, one of the original committee members charged with establishing our Kansas Masonic Foundation and Grand Representative of Finland died on June 25, 1977. Grave Markers The project of marking of Past Grand Master's graves was begun by Forrest D. Haggard during his year as Grand Master. Each succeeding Grand Master dedicated and consecrated a number of Past Grand Master's graves. I delegated this honor to subordinate Past Grand Masters and Grand Lodge Officers this year and I am pleased to report that all but four have now been dedicated and consecrated. Efforts are being redoubled to have this project completed in the very near future.

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Declaration Article 9, Section 2, Jurisdiction: I confirm more than % ' s number of lodges have sustained the amendment of this Article of our constituticin and hereby declare that it is lawful. Recommendations I would recommend to the Grand Lodge and to the Council of Administration particularly that we obtain a Director of Masonic Education when funds become available. His responsibilities will be to carry out a vivid !N^[asonic Education program at the constituent lodge level, be able to assist lodges that need closer contact with a positive leadership, and to perform what other duties the Council of Administration may dictate in order to propel! the interest of Ancient Craft Masonry in this jurisdiction. Secondly, I would recommend a realignment of Masonic Districts. Eecause of consolidation, some of the districts contain a fewer number of lodges, while other districts have a proportionate higher number. A realignment of districts would equate this imbalance. Thirdly, I recommend that Lecturers be given the same status as appointive Grand Lodge Officers. They have the responsibility to the Grand Master of perfecting the ritual. In this aspect they carry the weight <if that office and should be so recognized. I would like to make one additional recommendation which doesn't appear in the advanced proceedings, and should be placed on an early calendar of the Council of Administration. The recommendation I have in mind is that we should adopt a more realistic pension program. Our present pensions are very antiquated. We spend $4,200 annually out of our current receijits for two pensions and shortly that amount will be increased to $6,300 annually. We are obligated by our By-Laws to pay these pensions, but such a law was designed in quite a different economic setting. I don't feel that our ])resent pension program is fiscally sound. There are some IRS overtones i:hat a pension plan be funded and our's certainly isn't. All this could cause problems for our Grand Lodge in the future. I am merely recommending that a careful study be made to implement our present pension program, but I suggest quite emphatically that it ought to be started, pursued and brought to a successful conclusion at the next annual communication. By-Law Change I am recommending to this august body that the following by-law be changed to that part which is not delineated: 2-306 Salaries of Grand Officers: The following annual salariss shall be paid to officers: To the Grand Master, $800; to the Grand Treasurer, $200; to the Grand Secretary, such figure as may be s;t by the Council of Administration. The Grand Secretary and Assistant Grand Secretary shall be paid semi-monthly, the Grand Master and Grand Treasurer quarterly, and all others at the expiration cDf their terms of office; Provided, further, that there is hereby appropriated from the General Fund for use by the Council of Administratic>n such additional sums as they deem adequate and proper to provide salaries of an Assistant Grand Secretary, the Grand Tyler, Assistant Grand Tyler, Official Stenographer for the annual Communication, the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Organist and the Grand Orator. This law as originally stated seems to me to be archaic. And the craft still would have a voice in the salary of the Grand Secretary as it would be

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presented as a budget item. I feel this would be more flexible to the Council of Administration and fairer to our Grand Secretary. By-law 2-301 Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax and Special Assessment: I would recommend that so much of this by-law be changed to show the amount of per capita tax be increased to five dollars per capita instead of the four dollars as now stated. The remainder of the by-law remaining the same. This change will effect the remittance of the tax made to Grand Lodge in January, 1979. There are several reasons for this recommendation: 1. I have mentioned the hiring of a Director of Masonic Education; 2. We need to increase our awards to the essay contest winners to $5,000 to be divided into eight prizes; 3. The Grand Lodge building is in need of repair and maintenance; 4. We are faced with continual inflation and that means the wages and the prices we pay for items will keep rising. I suggest if we are to operate a first class Grand Lodge then we must be prepared to dig a little deeper into our pockets. I don't think there is a one of us who wants to belong to a second-rate organization. Several weeks ago, I attended the Grand Masters Conference in Washington, D. C. The keynote speaker was a young Grand Master from Ohio, a television performer in Columbus. When he closed his soul-searching address and received a standing ovation, he left us with a thought that I want to leave with you and to close my address to you. In a different way, this is what I've been talking about up and down the width and breadths of our state. Grand Master Jerry Razor pointed out the need to interest young men into our ranks. A problem plagueing every Grand Jurisdiction. "The young men today are a new breed of cats. They are not the same as we were when we were young.It's a different world today and we have to do different, inventive things if we're going to interest young men in being Freemasons. Youth today doesn't share the discipline of our institutions, the way we were taught, nor the discipling force of the people in a single home community. So if he's going to make it, if he's going to promulgate a self discipline . . . and that's what he's going to have to have to make it in this world, where's he going to get it? Self discipline is conscience and what is conscience? Conscience is a core of building guidelines and truths; self discipline of value system, a deeper conscience. If this sounds familiar it should because, my brethren, these are the fundamental philosophies and teachings of our fraternity. Young people are concerned with discovering their own identities. They want to know where they're going. But youth won't be aware of the teachings of Freemasonry unless we somehow make ourselves available. We can't only talk about it, we have to practice it. We have to show him an example that he can emulate in his own life. If we don't live by the teachings of this profession, then who will? Youth are confused and concerned about their role in this fast moving society. They need a meaningful code of ethics; and we've got it, we have it in Freemasonry like no other organization in the world. But we have to practice it 24 hours a day in and out of the lodge." We all need to try Masonry, my brethren. It has worked before. It can work again. Appreciation One is always fearful of starting a list of thanks for fear of missing someone. And so it is with a great deal of trepidation I voice my gratitude knowing full well there will be some well deserving soul I've unintentionally overlooked.

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To my Lodge, Clay Center No. 134, for their support this year and for hosting and helping with my reception in April; to the Clay Center Chapter No. 180, O.E.S., for their many acts of goodness and their unflinching help at my reception and during this Grand Lodge Communication; to the Area Coordinators and District Deputy Grand Masters, who I can say without fear of equivocation are the finest group of Masons ever assembled; to my appointed Grand Lodge Officers for accepting the assignment in the first place and for braving the elements on many occasions to attend Grand Lodge activities; to the Grand Secretary and his staff for their kindnesses and. good works; to the Council of Administration for their counsel and help; to the staff of the Peoples National Bank . . . all the "People at the Peoples" as we say . . . and particularly to my secretary, Diane Lykins, whose efficiency and excellence eased the burden of being Grand Master, and my b)-other, Elton, who held down the fort so much of the time so I could minister to the needs of the Grand Lodge; to my family for their help and succor; and lastly —and mostly—to my wife, Lavone, who kept the home fires burning and who has been a ready helpmate in all my undertakings. To all of you and to each of you I give a big, heartfelt T H A N K Y O U ! WILLIAM

Grand

MCINTOSH

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary GRAND MASTER'S ITINERARY

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15—Pittsburg No. 187—Bible Presentation and 50-Year Pin 18—Area No. 11 Conference—Lakin 19—Area No. 12 Conference—Colby a.m. 19—Area No. 9 Conference—Downs evening 20-22—Grand Lodge of New Mexico Communication 25—Area No. 10 Conference—Lyons 26—Area No. 7 Conference—Wichita a.m. 26—Area No. 8 Conference—Manhattan evening 27—RAM & R S M Banquet—Salina 28—Grand Chapter RAM & RSM—Salina 1—Area No. 6 Conference—Howard 2—Area No. 2 Conference—Kansas City a.m. 2—Area No. 4 Conference—Lawrence evening 6—Sabetha No. 62—50-Year Pin 8—Oak Hill—25-Year Pins 9—Advance Lodge No. 114—Florence, Father & Son Banquet 14—Wellington No. 150—50-Year Pin 15—Area No. 1 Conference—Arma 16—Area No. 5 Conference—Staffordville a.m. 16—Area No. 3 Conference—Circleville evening 18—Oketo No. 25—50-Year Pin 20—Cedar Lodge No. 103—Chanute, 50-Year Pin 23—Grand Master's Reception—Clay Center 25—Keystone No. 102—Coffeyville, 50-Year Pin 27—Grand Chapter O.E.S. 28—Paradise No. 290—Plainville Widow's Nite 29—Crescent No. 133—Arkansas City, 50-Year Pin 30—Kansas Association of Hi 12—Atchison 1—KYCH—Wichita

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2—St. Bernard No. 222, Dodge City—50-Year Pin & Official Visit 3—Satanta No. 446—50-Year Pin & Official Visit 6—Orient No. 51—Topeka, 50-Year Pin 6—Knights Templar—Salina 7—Arab Temple Spring Ceremonial 9—Lenexa No. 135—50-Year Pin 11—^Rosedale—50-Year Pin 13—Dwight Lodge No. 374—Recognition Nite 14—Alta Vista No. 357—50-Year Pin 16-18—Grand Lodge of Indiana 21—Mankato No. 87 Dedication 21—Dan Robinett Reception—Concordia 22—Western Star Lodge—50-Year Pin 26—Ben Hur No. 322—Kansas City, 50-Year Pin 28—District No. 3—50-Year Pin Festival 1—Hutchinson No. 445—Visitation 2—Rainbow Assembly—^Visitation 3—Ben Boyles Reception—Coffeyville 4—Eureka No. 88, Pleasanton—Dedication 5—Carbondale No. 70—St. John's Day Sunday 6—Old Mission No. 153—Official Visit 7—Columbus No. 100—Official Visit 9—Job's Daughters Banquet—Topeka 11—East-West Shrine Game—Lawrence 12—-Jack Cunningham Graveside Services—Norton 15—Clay Center No. 134—Official Visit & 50-Year Pin Presentation 16—Union Lodge No. 7—25-Year Pin Presentation 17—Waverly No. 244—Dedication 18—Council of Administration—Topeka 18—Roger Sherman No. 369—Cornerstone Laying 20—Euclid No. 101, Lyndon—St. John's Day Picnic 22—Topeka No. 17—Official Visit 26—Marysville No. 91—St. John's Day 26—Hoisington No. 331—75-Year Pin Presentation 27—District No. 38, Wichita—Pin Presentation 29—Paola No. 37—50-Year Pin Presentation 3- 6—Imperial Shrine—New York 7—Comanche No. 295, Coldwater—50-Year Pin Presentation 16—District No. 63, Open Air Meeting—Vicinity Liberal 25—Keystone Hi 12, Wichita—Address 3—Wichita Chapter National Sojourners—Address 5—Council of Administration—Wichita 6—Kansas Masonic Home Board—Wichita 6—Kansas Conclave DeMolays—Wichita 13—Olathe No. 19—50-Year Pin Presentation 19—Wyandotte No. 3—50-Year Pin Presentation 20—Galena No. 194—City Bldg. Cornerstone 27—Cheney Keel Pits—District No. 37 6—Wakefield Lodge No. 396—Official Visit 7—Nine Mile Lodge No. 49—Table Lodge 8—Kiwanis Club, Clay Center—History of Masonry 9—Wardens School—Manhattan 16—Wardens School—Jetmore

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September 19—Wellsviile No. 356—50-Year Pin Presentation September 20-22—Grand Lodge of Iowa September 23—Wardens School—Toronto September 25-27—Grand Lodge of Missouri September 28—Social Order of Beauceant—Wichita October 1—Oneida Lodge No. 313—Dedication of Lodge October 4—Big Oak Tree Ceremony—Little River October 7—Ancient Form—Official Visit October 8—Arma Lodge No. 408—High School Cornerstone October 12—Albert Pike Lodge No. 303—New Masons Night October 13—King Solomon No. 10—Past Masters Night October 14—Lafayette Lodge No. 16—Past Masters Night October 15—Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 179—50-Year Pin Presentation October 18—Sterling Lodge No. 171-—Centennial October 19—McPherson Lodge No. 172—Centennial October 21—Wyandotte No. 3—Masonic Recognition Night October 23—DeMoiay Legion of Honor—Wichita October 25—Centre Lodge No. 147—50-Year Pin Presentation October 27—Hoisington Lodge No. 331—Homecoming October 28-29—Home Board Meeting—Wichita October 29—Valley of Topeka—Scottish Rite Banquet November 1—Clay Center Lions Club—History of Masonry November 1—Haviland No. 409—50-Year Pin Presentation November 2—Clay Center Lodge No. 134—Table Lodge November 3—Halstead Lodge No. 46—Table Lodge November 4—Anthony Lodge No. 200—50-Year Pin Presentation November 5—Joppa Lodge No. 223—50-Year Pin Presentation November 7—Lawrence Lodge No. 6, Accacia Lodge No. 9—SO-Year Pin Presentation November 7—Topeka V.A. Hospital—Visit November 9—Scottish Rite, Lawrence—158th Fall Reunion Banquet November 11—Unity No. 273, Clearwater—Family Night November 14—Valley Center Lodge No. 364—Oyster Supper November 15—Palmyra Lodge No. 23—Oyster Supper November 15—Lawrence Hi 12—Luncheon November 17—Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417—Past Masters Night November 18—Goodland Lodge No. 321—Official Visit November 19—Scottish Rite Investiture of KCCH—Wichita November 23—Clifton No. 122—25-Year Pin Presentation December 2—Leavenworth Hi 12—Visit December 2—Wadsworth V.A. Hospital—^Visit December 3—Ensign Lodge No. 413—Dedication December 6- 8—Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania December 17—Essay Contest Judging & C. of A.—Grand Lodge, Topeka December 21—Clay Center Lodge No. 134—Installation December 27—Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene—St. John Day January 7—District No. 56—50-Year Pin Presentation January 10—Leoti Lodge No. 340—Family Night January 18—Clay Center Lodge No. 134—Masonic Association Meeting January 23-25—Grand Lodge of Colorado February 4—D.D.G.M. Meeting—Salina February 13-15—Grand Lodge of Virginia—Williamsburg, Virginia February 19-22—Grand Masters Conference—Washington, D. C. February 23—Salina Lodge No. 60—50-Year Emblems

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OUTSTANDING MASONS Arlie G. Archer, McDonald # 3 8 3 Newton H. Bacon, Marmaton # 2 4 5 K. Wayne Casteel, Ensign # 4 1 3 William A. Caughey, Great Bend #15 George F. Chitwood, Mistletoe # 2 6 9 Marvin T. Covalt, St. Bernard # 2 2 2 Emmett W. Crabtree, Lafayette # 1 6 William M. Grain, Prudence # 1 0 0 Van Doubek, Kilwinning # 2 6 5 Felix H. Ernest, Whiting # 2 5 0 N. John Eschenbrenner, Jr., Belle Plaine # 1 7 3 Paul E. Ferrell, Orient # 5 1 *PauI E. Gibler, Claflin # 4 2 4 Vernon E. Griffiths, Hartford # 1 9 3 James Guipre, Sincerity # 2 1 4 Paul F. Halsey, Bestor G. Brown #433 William N. Holmes, Chase # 2 4 7 Lester W. Horner, McPherson # 1 7 2 Herbert J. Keene, Union # 7 â&#x20AC;¢Posthumously

David N. Lohr, Harmony # 9 4 Norman W. Loomis, Council Grove #36 Paschal W. Lundy, Walnut Valley #191 Van M. Mears, Enterprise # 4 3 7 Roy E. Morgan, Dwight # 3 7 4 Charles E. Nelson, Hiawatha # 3 5 Andrew E. Olson, Dwight # 3 7 4 Kevin R. Peterson, Lindsborg # 3 9 7 Walton E. Priest, Whiting # 2 5 0 Russell G. Schwilling, Zeredatha # 8 0 Alfred H. Slough, Chase # 2 4 7 Joseph E. States, Saffordville # 3 9 5 Robert O. Sullivan, Mulvane # 2 0 1 Harold W. Tietz, Americus # 1 0 9 William M. Thomas, Allen # 3 3 5 Donald E. Threlkel, McDonald # 3 8 3 Donald E. Ward, Gilead # 1 4 4 James L. Withers, Sharon Springs #417 Donald L. Woofter, St. Thomas #306

OUTSTANDING LODGES Ashlar # 3 4 4 Benedict # 4 0 3 Circleville # 2 0 Derby # 3 6 3 Dwight # 3 7 4 Emporia # 1 2 Ensign # 4 1 3 Geneseo # 3 6 Gilead # 1 4 4 Lacrosse # 3 3 0 Lafayette # 1 6 Lebo # 1 5 2

Lindsborg # 3 9 7 Marmaton # 2 4 5 McPherson # 1 7 2 Ninnescah # 2 3 0 Norwich # 3 1 9 Overland Park # 4 3 6 Robinson # 1 5 9 St. Francis # 4 0 4 St. John # 1 1 3 St. Thomas # 3 0 6 Topeka # 1 7 PROCLAMATION Feast of St. John The Baptist

WHEREAS:

FREEMASONRY proudly acknowledges St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist as its patron Saints, honors their memory, points to their lives in its ritualistic work and dedicates its Lodges to them, and, W H E R E A S : The annual observance of the Feasts of Sts. John, has occupied a place of prirriary importance in the activity of every Craft Lodge, N O W T H E R E F O R , I, W I L L I A M F. McINTOSH, GRAND MASTER OF FREEMASONS IN KANSAS, D O HEREBY PROCLAIM A GENERAL AND SIMULTANEOUS OBSERVANCE OF T H E FEAST OF ST. JOHN T H E BAPTIST BY THE LODGES OF THIS JURISDICTION O N SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 1977.

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For the purpose herein set forth, I am asking the Lodges to begin at once to make plans for attendance at a service of Divine worship as a Lodge or as a group of Lodges to proclaim and observe this Festive Day. It is understood that a Church must first extend an invitation and that acceptance of the invitation must be agreeable to the Brethren, of the Lodge, all in keeping with the spirit of the General Regulations of Masonry. I call upon all Master Masons to join with Masonic Brethren and participate with their Lodges in the act of Divine Worship so rich in Masonic Tradition. I ask the full cooperation of all Masonic and related organizations, of whatever rite, name or title; that they urge their membership to worship with the Brethren of their Lodges on this Sunday nearest the Feast of St. John, for the purpose of rededication of Masonic ideals. GIVEN U N D E R MY HAND AND SEAL O F T H E GRAND L O D G E , A.F. & A.M. of KANSAS. WILLIAM

Grand

MCINTOSH

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary EDICT FROM THE GRAND EAST

the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of Whitewater Lodge No. 180, A.F. & A.M., Whitewater, Kansas and Towanda Lodge No. 30, A.F. & A.M., Towanda, Kansas:

A proposition to consolidate Whitewater Lodge No. 180, A.F. & A.M., Whitewater, Kansas and Towanda Lodge No. 30, A.F. & A.M., Towanda, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 8, A R T I C L E I X of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder appear to be regular and the Secretary of each Lodge has certified that the resident members of his Lodge were notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation in each Lodge by the necessary two-thirds ballot. NOW, T H E R E F O R E , I, William F. Mcintosh, by virtue of the power and authority invested in me as the duly elected and installed Grand Master of the M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, and acting in accord with the above provisions of our law, do hereby declare the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Towanda Lodge No. 30, A.F. & A.M., located at Towanda, Kansas. I T IS HEREBY O R D E R E D T H A T the Secretary of Whitewater Lodge No. 180 transmit the seal and charter of said Lodge to the Grand Secretary at Topeka, Kansas, and he shall turn over all property, accounts, books and records to the Secretary of Towanda Lodge No. 30, A.F. & A.M., in accordance with by-law 3-618, Assets and Liabilities. The effective date of this consolidation shall be November 1, 1977. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Whitewater Lodge No. 180 to list all properties owned by the said Lodge and title thereto shall transfer to Towanda Lodge No. 30, A.F. & A.M., as above provided for. The Secretary of Whitewater Lodge No. 180 shall also rfiport to the Grand Secretary and to the Secretaiy of Towanda Lodge No. 30, any changes in the membership roll of said Lodge which may have taken place during the period of December 3 1 , 1976 to November 1, 1977 and he shall further make a listing of the membership of said Lodge showing the dates to which dues have been paid.

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It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Towanda Lodge No. 30, A.F. & A.M., to report to the Grand Secretary the dates on which all terms of the Edict have been complied with. IN T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 1st day of November, A.D., 1977, A.L. 5977. WILLIAM

Grand

MCINTOSH

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary EDICT FROM THE GRAND EAST

To the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of Charity Lodge No. 263, A.F. & A.M., Hazelton, Kansas and Cosmos Lodge No. 278, A.F. & A.M., Kiowa, Kansas: A proposition to consohdate Charity Lodge No. 263, A.F. & A.M., Hazelton, Kansas and Cosmos Lodge No. 278, Kiowa, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 8, A R T I C L E I X of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder appear to be regular and the Secretary of each Lodge has certified that the resident members of his Lodge were notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation in each Lodge by the necessary two-thirds ballot. NOW, T H E R E F O R E , I, Ralph D. Walker, 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, and acting in accord with the above provisions of our law, de hereby declare the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Cosmos Lodge No. 278, A.F. & A.M., located at Kiowa, Kansas. I T IS HEREBY O R D E R E D that the Secretary of Charity Lodge No. 263 transmit the seal and charter of said Lodge to the Grand Secretary at Topeka Kansas, and he shall turn over all property, accounts, books and records to the Secretary of Cosmos Lodge No. 278, A.F. & A.M., in accordance with by-law 3-618, Assets and Liabilities. The effective date of this consolidation shall be March 9, A.D. 1977. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Charity Lodge No. 263 to list all properties owned by the said Lodge and title thereto shall transfer to Cosmos Lodge No. 278, A.F. & A.M., as above provided for. The Secretary of Charity Lodge No. 263 shall also report to the Grand Secretary and to the Secretary of Cosmos Lodge No. 278 any changes in the membership of said Lodge which may have taken place during the period of December 31, 1976 to March 9, 1977 and he shall further make a listing of the membership of said Lodge showing the dates to which dues have been paid. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Cosmos Lodge No. 278, A.F. & A.M., to report to the Grand Secretary the dates on which all terms of the Edict have been complied with. New membership numbers for the consolidated Lodge will be assigned by the Grand Lodge office. IN T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 9th day of March, A.D. 1977, A.L. 5977. RALPH

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand Secretary

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EDICT FROM THE GRAND EAST To

the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of Highland Lodge Nc: 296, A.F. & AM,. Green, Kansas and Wakefield Lodge No. 396, A.F. â&#x201A;Źf A.M., Wakefield, Kansas:

A proposition to consolidate Highland Lodge No. 296, A.F. & A.M., Green, Kansas and Wakefield Lodge No. 396, A.F. & A.M., Wakefield, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 8, A R T I C L E I X of the Constitution. T h e proceedings thereunder appear to be regular and the Secretary of each Lodge has certified that the resident members of his Lodge were notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation in each Lodge by the two-thirds ballot. N O W , T H E R E F O R E , I William F. Mcintosh, 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, and acting in accord with the above provisions of our law, do hereby declare the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Wakefield Lodge No. 396, A.F. & A.M., located a t Wakefield, Kansas. I T IS HEREBY O R D E R E D that the Secretary of Highland Lodge No. 296 transmit the seal and charter of said Lodge to the Grand Secretary at 1.''opeka, Kansas, and he shall turn over all property, accounts, books and records to the Secretary of Wakefield Lodge No. 396, A.F. & A.M.; in accordance with by-law 3-618, Assets and Liabilities. The effective date of this consolidation shall be December 15, 1977. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Highland Lodge No. 296 to list all properties owned by the said Lodge and title thereto shall transfer to Wakefield Lodge No. 396, A.F. & A.M., ai, above provided for. The Se^cretary of Highland Lodge No. 296 shall also report to the Grand Secretary and to the Secretary at Wakefield Lodge No. 3136 any changes in the membership roll of said Lodge which may have taken place during the period of December 31, 1976 to December 15, 1977 and he shall further make a listing of the membership of said Lodge showing the dates to which dues have been paid. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Wakefield Lodge No. 396, A.F. & A.M., to report to the Grand Secretary the dates on which aL terms of the Edict have been complied with. New membership numbers for the consolidated Lodge will be assigned by the Grand Lodge office. I N T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the city of Topeka, this 15th day of December, A.D. 1977, A.L. 5977. WILLIAM

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

MCINTOSH

Master

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EDICT FROM THE GRAND EAST To

the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of Maple City Lodge No. 342, A.F. & A.M., Maple City, Kansas and Dexter Lodge No. 156, A.F. & A.M., Dexter, Kansas:

A proposition to consolidate Maple City Lodge No. 342, A.F. & A.M., Maple City, Kansas and Dexter Lodge No. 156,A.F. & A.M., Dexter, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 8, A R T I C L E I X of t h e Constitution. The proceedings thereunder appear to be regular and the Secretary of each Lodge has certified that the resident members of his Lodge were notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation in each Lodge by the necessary two-thirds ballot. NOW, T H E R E F O R E , I William F. Mcintosh, 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, and acting in accord with the above provisions of our law, do hereby declare the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Dexter Lodge No. 156, A.F. & A.M., located at Dexter, Kansas. I T IS HEREBY O R D E R E D T H A T the Secretary of Maple City Lodge No. 342 transmit the seal and charter of said Lodge to the Grand Secretary a t Topeka, Kansas and he shall turn over all property, accounts, books and records to the Secretary of Dexter Lodge No. 156, A.F. & A.M. in accordance with by-law 3-618, Assets and Liabilities. The effective date of this consolidation shall be December 1, 1977. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Maple City Lodge No. 342 to list all properties owned by the said Lodge and title thereto shall transfer to Dexter Lodge No. 156, A.F. & A.M. as above provided for. The Secretary of Maple City Lodge No. 342 shall also report to the Grand Secretary and to the Secretary of Dexter Lodge No. 156, any changes in the membership roll of said Lodge which may have taken place during the period of December 31, 1976 to December 1, 1977 and he shall further make a listing of the membership of said Lodge showing the dates to which dues have been paid. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Dexter Lodge No. 156, A.F. & A.M., to report to the Grand Secretary the dates on which all terms of the Edict have been complied with. IN T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 1st day of December, A.D. 1977, A.L. 5977. WILLIAM

Grand

MCINTOSH

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary EDICT FROM THE GRAND EAST

the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of Maple A.F. & A.M., Maple Hill, Kansas and Alma Lodge Alma, Kansas:

Hill Lodge No. 370, No. 161, A.F. & A.M.,

A proposition to consolidate Maple Hill Lodge No. 370, A.F. & A.M., Maple Hill, Kansas and Alma Lodge No. 161, Alma, Kansas, has been submitted in

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accordance with the provisions of Sec. 8, A R T I C L E I X of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder appear to be regular and the Secretary of each Lodge has certified that the resident members of his Lodge were notifie^i and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation in each Lodge by the necessary two-thirds ballot. NOW,' T H E R E F O R E , I, Ralph D. Walker, 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, and acting in accord with the above provisions of our law, do hereby declaie the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Alma Lodge No. 161, A.F. & A.M., located at Alma, Kansas. I T IS HEREBY O R D E R E D that the Secretary of Maple Hill Lodge No. 370 transmit the seal and charter of said Lodge to the Grand Secretary at Topeka, Kansas, and he shall turn over all property, accounts, books and ri;cords to the Secretary of Alma Lodge No. 161, A.F. & A.M., in accordance with by-law 3-618, Assets and Liabilities. The effective date of this consolidation shall be March 9, A.D. 1977. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Maple Hill Lodge No. 370 to list all properties owned by the said Lodgs and title thereto shall transfer to Alma Lodge No. 161, A.F. & A.M., as above provided for. The Secretary of Maple Hill Lodge No. 370 shall also report to the Grand Secretary and to the Secretary of Alma Lodge No. 16). any changes in the membership roll of said Lodge which may have taken place during the period of December 31, 1976 to December 1, 1977 and he shall further make a listing of the membership of said Lodge showing the dates to which dues have been paid. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Alma Lodge No. 161, A.F. & A.M., to report to the Grand Secretary the dates on which all terms of the Edict have been complied with. New membership numbers for the consolidated Lodge will be assigned by the Grand Lodge office. IN T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the city of Topeka, this 9th day of March, A.D. 1977, A.L. 5977. RALPH

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary EDICT FROM THE GRAND EAST

the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of Wilmore Lodge No. A.F. & A.M., Wilmore, Kansas and Comanche Lodge No. 295, A.F. & Coldwater, Kansas:

412, A.M.,

A proposition to consolidate Wilmore Lodge No. 412, A.F. & A.M., Wilmore, Kansas and Comanche Lodge No. 295, A.F. & A.M., Coldwater, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 8, A R T I C L E I X of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder appear to be regular and the Secretary of each Lodge has certified that the resident members of his l^odge were notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation in each Lodge by the necessary two-thirds ballot.

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NOW, T H E R E F O R E , I, Ralph D. Walker, 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, and acting in accord with the above provisions of our law, do hereby declare the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Comanche Lodge No. 295, A.F. & A.M., located at Coldwater, Kansas. I T IS HEREBY O R D E R E D that the Secretary of Wilmore Lodge No. 412 transmit the seal and charter of said Lodge to the Grand Secretary at Topeka Kansas, and he shall turn over all property, accounts, books and records to the Secretary of Comanche Lodge No. 295, A.F. & A.M., in accordance with by-law 3-618, Assets and Liabilities. The effective date of this consolidation shall be March 9, A.D. 1977. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Wilmore Lodge No. 412 to list all properties owned by the said Lodge and title thereto shall transfer to Comanche Lodge No. 295, A.F. & A.M., as above provided for. The Secretary of Wilmore Lodge No. 412 shall also report to the Grand Secretary and to the Secretary of Comanche Lodge No. 295 any changes in the membership roll of said Lodge which may have taken place during the period of December 31, 1976 to March 9, 1977 and he shall further make a listing of the membership of said Lodge showing the dates to which dues have been paid. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Comanche Lodge No. 295, A.F. & A.M., to report to the Grand Secretary the dates on which all terms of the Edict have been complied with. New membership numbers for the consolidated Lodge will be assigned by the Grand Lodge office. IN T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 9th day of March, A.D. 1977, A.L. 5977. RALPH

Grand

WALKER

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

EDICT FROM THE GRAND EAST To the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of Halcyon Lodge No. 120, A.F. & A.M., Peabody, Kansas and Centre Lodge No. 147, A.F. & A.M., Marion, Kansas: A proposition to consolidate Halcyon Lodge No. 120, A.F. & A.M., Peabody, Kansas and Centre Lodge No. 147, A.F. & A.M., Marion, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 8, A R T I C L E I X of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder appear to be regular and the Secretary of each Lodge has certified that the resident members of his Lodge were notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation in each Lodge by the necessary two-thirds ballot. NOW, T H E R E F O R E , I, William F. Mcintosh, by virtue of the power and authority invested in me as the duly elected and installed Grand Master of the M . ' . W-'. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, and acting in accord with the above provisions of our law, do hereby declare the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Centre Lodge No. 147, A.F. & A.M.-, located at Marion, Kansas.

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I T IS HEREBY O R D E R E D T H A T the Secretary of Halcyon Lodge No. 120 transmit the seal and charter of said Lodge to the Grand Secretai^ at Topeka, Kansas, and he shall turn over all property, accounts, books and records to the Secretary of Centre Lodge No. 147, A.F. & A.M. in accordance with By-Law 3-618, Assets and Liabilities. The effective date of this consolidation shall be January 20, 1978. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Halcyon Lodge No. 120 to list all properties owned by the Lodge and title thereto shall transfer to Centre Lodge No. 147, A.F. & A.M., as above provided for. The Secretary of Halcyon Lodge No. 120 shall also report tci the Grand Secretary and to the Secretary of Centre Lodge No. 147, any changes in the membership roll of said Lodge which may have taken place during the period of December 1, 1977 to January 20, 1978 and he shall further make a listing of the membership of said Lodge showing the dates to v/hich dues have been paid. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Halcyon Lodge No. 147, A.F. & A.M., to report to the Grand Secretary the dates on which all terms of the Edict have been complied with. IN T E S T I M O N Y W H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 20th day of January, A.D., 1978, AL 5978. WILLIAM F .

Grand

MCINTOSH

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS Hall of Mankato Lodge No. 87, A.F. & A.M., Mankato, Kansas, May 21, 1977. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry by M . ' . W . ' . William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master. T h e following Grand Lodge Officers or their pro tems assisted:

M. R. R. R. M. R.

.'. William F. Mcintosh . W." . W." • Chester L. Gilbert • W.' • W. Nolan Artz • W.' • F. Warren Starns . W.' Wm. E. Montgomery • W." . Albert O. Arnold, Jr '• Conrad F. Johnson '• Max R. Ortman . Richard Thompson . Robert G. Jackson '• Gerald R. Dempsey • Wayne F. Dunn W.' • Jack B. Starrett ' • George E. Gustafson O. D. Mack '• Gerald L. Anderson '• Wayne F. Dunn . Max R. Ortman . Herschel R. Rhea O. Yasmer w.'... Lowell w.'. Gerald R. Dempsey R. • W . •.' Lynn A. Harris

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Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Wc.rden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal as Grand Sword B^iarer as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Tyler Principal Architect Bearers of Symbolic .'. .D.D.G.M.,

Lodge

District No. 42

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T h e following program was presented: Reception of Grand Lodge Officers—Gail Simmonds, Worshipful Master. Presentation of Lodge Mementoes—Duane Snyder, Secretary. Presentation of Altar Bible—Thompson Brothers. Presentation of James C. Dodd Memorial—Mrs. James C. Dodd and Timothy. Presentation of Honored Guest, Mrs. Wint Smith—Lowell Yasmer, Treasurer. Request for Dedication of Wint Smith Hall—Gail Simmonds, W.M. Surrender of Implements—Wayne Dunn, Architect. Grand Junior Warden—^Vessel of Corn. Grand Senior Warden—Vessel of Wine. Deputy Grand Master—Vessel of Oil. Dedication Ceremonies—M.". W.'. William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master of Kansas Masons. Singing of the Ode—Gail Simmonds. Address: M-'. W.". William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master. Benediction. A crowd of some one hundred and twenty-five filled this beautifully decorated lodge room. It was necessary for the Grand Lodge Officers to assume their stations and places individually, due to the size of the crowd. Our Grand Master, in his address, highly commended and praised the lodge officers and the members of The Order of the Eastern Star for their efforts in making this new lodge hall a reality. Appreciation was also extended for the dinner served at the Mankato High School by the girls of the F.H.A. At that time a fifty-year emblem was awarded to Brother Forrest R. Fair, who now resides in the Methodist Home in Topeka. Several other 50 (plus) year members were present and recognized. They were Bros. Joseph LeBow, Russell Walker and Lewis Stafford. The Grand Master delivered an outstanding address, noting the usage of Masonry and its work with the erection of temples in our communities. Praise and encouragement were again accorded the lodge officers and their membership with the prayerful wish that Masonry will continue in the community, to be a vital and progressive part of Mankato. The need for a new lodge building was recognized by Brother Wint Smith who entered into a reasonable agreement with the lodge and also supplied much of the effort and planning. Unfortunately death interrupted his intentions but bravely the officers and members of Mankato Lodge carried through to conclusion the original idea and work. The first floor store room was remodeled to perfection. The side waHs are paneled with wood, beautiful carpet, accoustical ceiling, indirect lighting with the artistic addition of several small stained glass windows overlooking the East. A booklet and history was compiled by W . ' . Duane Snyder, Secretary, noting the history of Mankato Lodge and also pointing out those who had donated money, time and talent to this effort. Our Grand Master again made note of the extensive effort by the lodge officers and wished them God's speed in the years to come. No further business appearing, M . ' . W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. &A.M. of Kansas was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. Refreshments were served. WILLIAM

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand Secretary

MCINTOSH

Master

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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Hall of Eureka Lodge No. 88, A.F. & A.M., Pleasanton, Kansas, June 4, 1977. A Special Communication of the M.". W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was called for on this date for the purpose of dedicating the new temple of Eureka Lodge No. 88. The M . ' . W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree by M . ' . W-'- William F. Mcintosh, (jrand Master, in the First Methodist Church of Pleasanton with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge Officers or their pro tems:

M.' . w.'. William F. Mcintosh R.' • W.' • Chester L. Gilbert R.' . w.'• W. Nolan Artz

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master ; Grand Senior Warden '• Ben B. Boyles as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer M.' . w.'• Addison C. Irby, P.G.M R.' . w.'• Albert O. Arnold, Jr Grand Secretary '. A. Frank Baldwin, Lecturer as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon R.' . w."• Robert J. Walker, D.D.G.M. No. 10 • James O. Foster Grand Junior Deacon '. Robert G. Jackson Grand Marshal • Louis E. Kresin Grand Sword Bearer R. . W.' • John R. Teagarden, A. C. No. 1 as Grand Senior Steward W.''• Jack B. Stairrett Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant R. . W." • Lester F. Coles, D.D.G.M. No. 12 as Grand Tyler R. . W." • Ralph A. Peatman, D.D.G.M. No. 7 W.''• Gerald L. Anderson Asst. Grand Tyler W.' • Chester O. Hiatt Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of Book of Constitutions W.''• Harlan I. Abbey • Wayne B. Ellis " • Francis M. Probasco > Bearers of Symbolic Lodge . Lee R. Griffin • Fred E. Dunlap . . . .

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Also present were: M . ' . W.". S. Allan Daugherty, P.G.M.; M . ' . W.'. Ralph D. Walker, P.G.M.; R.'. W-'. C. W. " I k e " ills, D.D.G.M. No. 5 ; R.". W-'. Ora R. Coyan, D.D.G.M. No. 8; R.'. W.'. Olice B. Williams, A.C. No. 6; W.". Robert M. Schroeder, Lecturer; W.'. Rollin B. Ashley, Committee on Public Schools; and W- • Oscar D. Smith, Committee on Publications. After the opening the Grand Master expressed his appreciation for the fine luncheon served to the Grand Lodge Officers in the temple building by members of Hope Chapter No. 80, O.E.S. Also for the accommodations and arrangements in order that the Grand Lodge could be opened in the church which is just across the street from the new temple. The brethren were given the freedom of the Grand Lodge to again cross the street to the new i:emple building for the opening services by the Grand Chapter Officers, Order of the Eastern Star and Hope Chapter No. 80, O.E.S. The following program was presented: Welcome—Kaye Hardy, Worthy Matron. Prayer—Bonnie England, Chaplain. Introductions—Louetta Secrest, P.M. Dedication—Dixie Knauss, Worthy Grand Matron Grand Chapter, O.E.S. Remarks—Kenith McNett, Worthy Grand Patron G*rand Chapter, O.E.S. Song—Walter C. Smith, Past Grand Patron.

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Presentation of Golden Spoons—To: Jean Smith. Farewell—Kaye Hardy, Worthy

Lucille Kaufman, Lucy Staton,

Matron.

The Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers were then introduced by M . ' . W-". Ralph D. Walker, Junior Past Grand Master. The temple was then dedicated as follows: Welcome—Wayne L. Torneden, W. M. Introductions—Ralph D. Walker, P.G.M. Song—Warren Winters. History of Eureka Lodge No. 8 8 — Dedication—Grand Lodge Officers. Principal Architects—John Klopfenstein, P.M. Bearers of Symbolic Lodge—Wayne B. Ellis, P.M.; Lee R. Griffin, P.M.; Francis M. Probasco, P.M.; Fred E. Dunlap, P.M. Bearer of Great Lights—Chester O. Hiatt, P.M. Bearer of Book of Constitutions—Harlan L Abbey, P.M. Grand Master's Address—M-'. W.". William F. Mcintosh, G.M. Benediction—Francis M. Probasco, P.M., 'Chaplain. Following the ancient ceremony of dedication, our Grand Master addressed .he overflow audience, estimated to be in excess of 200 persons. He expressed the great pleasure of Grand Lodge to participate in this joint dedication of Eureka Lodge No. 88. The Grand Master's address included commendations for the members of Hope Chapter No. 80, O.E.S. and the lodge for their cooperative efforts in rebuilding after the tragic fire that had destroyed the former temple building. High praise was given to the members who had especially worked so hard, donating not only their own time, talents and substance but also participating in many fund raising efforts. This beautiful new temple is situated due east and west, is of all metal construction with beautiful interior decorations. Several of the items from the old temple were salvaged, refurbished and are again being used. This adds to many memories and fine traditions which are so much a part of Eureka Lodge No. 88 and Pleasanton. The Grand Master particularly noted the Order of the Golden Spoon. This was presented to three members of the Hope Chapter O.E.S. No. 80 for their many long hours of assistance in helping make possible the new temple. Those receiving the award. Sisters Lucille Kaufman, Lucy Staton and Jean Smith. Noting the destructive fire, our Grand Master made the analogy of mother earth producing poison that kills and also producing the antidote, or remedy. Congratulations were again extended as the Grand Master closed with the following: "I wish for this temple, its occupants, the Order of the Eastern Star and all Masons, the old Irish Blessing, in behalf of the entire membership of Kansas Masons: May the warm sun always shine on your face, may the winds blow softly on your back, may the rains fall softly on your fields and may God always hold you tenderly in his hands." The brethren returned after refreshments to the First Methodist Church where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. WILLIAM

Grand

MCINTOSH

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Norton Lodge No. 199, June 12, 1977. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge, A.F. &A.M. of Kansas was called on Sunday, June 12, 1977 at 1:30 p.m. in the Morton Masonic Temple of Norton, Kansas. This Special Communication was called to perform Masonic grave side services for our late brother, W-'- John D . Cunningham. A Lodge of Master Masons was opened in Ample Form by M . ' . W . ' . William F. Mcintosh and the assistance of the following C r a n d Lodge officers or their proxies: R.'. M.". R.'. M.'. R.'.

.'. William F. Mcintosh Grand Master W.'. Wm. E. Montgomery, P.G.M as Deputy Grand Master W.'. F. Warren Starns Grand Junior Warden W.". Ralph D . Walker, P.G.M as Grand Treasurer W.'. Albert O. Arnold, J r Grand Secretary W.'. Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain W.'. Marvin L. Wendel as Grand Senior Deacon W.'. Jerry Lee Lohoefener as Grand Junior Deacon W.'. Robert G. Jackson Grand Marshal W . ' . Harry C. Stevens (310) as Grand Sword Bearer W.'. Warren G. Heaton (199) as Grand Senior Steward W.'. Jack B. Stairrett Grand Junior Steward W.'. George E. Gustafson Grand Pursiivant W.". Charlie E. Delimont (199) as Grand Tyler R.". W.'. Norman Bainter, D.D.G.M. No. 56 . . . . .Bearer of the Great Lights

The brethren were then given the freedom of the lodge to assemble at the Enfield-Eckhardt Funeral Home. On completion of the religious services the brethren journeyed to the cemetery where grave side services were performed in a very commendable manner by our M-'. W.'. Grand Master, assisted by M . ' . W.'. William E. Montgomery, P.G.M., and other Grand Lodge Officers, members of Norton Lodge No. 199 and visiting Masons from throughout the surrounding area. W.'. John Downs Cunningham was widely known throughout the United States and many foreign jurisdictions. His service as Executive SecretaryTreasurer of the Masonic Service Association from 1942 to 1963 caused him to rub shoulders with kings and presidents alike, yet he never lost the personal fine touch he had with his fellowman and each and every Mason. Returning to Kansas in 1963, he was immediately appointed to the Foreign Relations Committee and assumed the Chairmanship of that committee two years later, and continued to serve in that capacity through 1976. He had, in addition, been an original member of the Board of Trustees of the I^ansas Masonic Foundation. From words of his widow, I am sure Jack would have been most proud to have the Grand Lodge Officers to perform this final service for him. We are sure that he couldn't have chosen a better time and place. T h e surrounding fields were ripe with grain, the flowers of late spring with their fragrance permeated the air, all of which was beautifully serenaded by the lark, the mocking bird, robins and others. No further business appearing. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree. WILLIAM

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

MCINTOS:.ÂŤ

Master

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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Waverly Lodge No. 244, A.F. & A.M., Waverly, Kansas, June 17, 1977. T h e M.". W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was called in Special Communication for the purpose of dedicating the new temple of Waverly Lodge No. 244, of Waverly, Kansas. This Special Communication was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree by M.". W-'. William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master and the following Grand Lodge Officers or their proxies: M . ' . W.". William F. Mcintosh Grand Master R.'. W-'. Chester L. Gilbert Deputy Grand Master R.'. W . ' . W. Nolan Artz Grand Senior Warden R.'. W.". F. Warren Starns Grand Junior Warden W.'. Robert E. Farrow (244) as Grand Treasurer R.'. W-'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr Grand Secretary W-'. Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain W.'. Marlin Cummings (66) as Grand Senior Deacon W-'. James O. Foster Grand Junior Deacon W.'. Robert G. Jackson Grand Marshal W . ' . Louis E. Kresin Grand Sword Bearer R.'. W.". Clarence B. Birk (D.D.G.M. No. 23) as Grand Senior Steward W.'. Clarence W. Henley (27) as Grand Junior Steward W.'. George E. Gustafson Grand Pursuivant W.'. William A. Hazelwood (27) as Grand Tyler W-'. Gerald L. Anderson Asst. Grand Tyler Also present were Oscar D. Smith, Publications Committee, and Jesse Bean, Chairman, Reports of Grand Lodge Officers. The Grand Master expressed his great appreciation for the efforts and accomplishments of the officers and members of Waverly Lodge. The brethren were then given the freedom of the lodge and friends and guests were invited in for the following program: Call to Order—W.'. Irvin Lee Gray, Master. Procession of Grand Lodge Officers— Introduction of Grand Master—Irvin Lee Gray, Worshipful Master. Introduction of Grand Lodge Officers: Solo—W.'. R. Eugene Farrow. Dedication—Grand Lodge Officers. Ode—W-'. R. Eugene Farrow. Presentation of Architect—W-'- Harry M. Snyder. Bearers of Symbolic Lodge—W-'- Charles K. Perry, W . ' . S. Thomas Casey, W-'. Jerry E. Fann, W-'. Carl L. Roney. Divine Blessing—W.". Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain. Musical Numbers—Directed by Mrs. Marilyn Dorcas and assisted by Marcella Chapman, Phyliss Glen, Barbara Williams and Mildred Snyder. History of the Lodge—W-'- Kenneth M. Parmely. Address—M.". W.'. William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master. Benediction—W."- Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain. The Grand Master, in his address, noted the modest sum raised to purchase this building, but how very much it had accomplished. The officers and members were given much praise for their efforts and urged to continue on. This building was purchased and proves to be a very adequate place for Masonic functions. One side has been completed into a very nice lodge room and the other is under construction for a dining-meeting hall. Our Grand Master, in his address, cited the every day acts of our lives as noted with Masonic teachings and urged the brethren to follow this path to the completion of their lodge and for the years to come.

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No further business appearing, Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. WILLIAM

Grand

MCINTOS H

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Roger E. Sherman Lodge No. 369, A.F. & A.M., Kansas City, Kansas, June 18, 1977. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W-*- Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in Arnple Form on the First Degree of Masonry for the purpose of laying the cornerstone for the new temple of Roger E. Sherman Lodge No. 369. A Lodge of Entered Apprentices was opened in Ample Form by M ' • W-'. William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master, with the assistance of the fo!.lowing Grand Lodge Officers or their proxies: M.'. R.'. K.'. R.'. M.'. R.'.

W . ' . William F. Mcintosh Grand Master W.'. Chester L. Gilbert Deputy Grand Master W . ' . W. Nolan Artz Grand Senior Warden W-'. F. Warren Starns Grand Junior Warden W-'. Ben W. Graybill, P.G.M as Grand Treasurer W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr Grand Secretary W.'. Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain W.'. Ben B. Boyles Grand Senior Deacon W.'. Donald F. Werner, D.D.G.M. No. 4 as Grand Junior Deacon W.'. Robert G. Jackson Grand Marshal W-'. Louis E. Kresin Grand Sword Bearer W.'. Robert M. Schroeder, Lecturer as Grand Senior Steward W- . Glenn Knapp, Com. Chairman as Grand Junior Steward W-'. George E. Gustafson Grand Pursuivant W.'. Alvin O. Brewer (369) as Grand Tyler W-'. Thomas Carter (369) Bearer of Great Lights W.'. Walter M. Bird Bearer of Book of Constitutions

Also present were: M.". W.'. Forrest D. Haggard, P.G.M.; R.'. W-". Olice B. Williams, D.D.G.M./A.L., Area V I ; and W . ' . Richard D. Overton, Com. on Masonic Ed. T h e brethren then proceeded to the temple site where the following program was followed: 3:30 p.m.—Temple Site—Concert—Washington High School Band. Edwin A. Hosking, Jr., Director. 4:00 p.m.—Cornerstone Ceremonies—Under direction of M.'- W-". William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master. Invocation—Grand Chaplain. Deposit of Box—Grand Treasurer. List of Contents—Grand Secretary. Presentation of Working Tools—W-'- Marvin L. Brown, Principal Architect.

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Testing of Stone: The Square—Deputy Grand Master. The Level—Grand Senior Warden. The Plumb—Grand Junior Warden. Elements of Consecration: The Corn—Deputy Grand Master. The Wine—Grand Senior Warden. The Oil—Grand Junior Warden. Declaration of Consecration and Address: M.". W-'- William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master. Benediction—Grand Chaplain. This beautiful new temple site is located in the western part of Kansas City, Kansas. Although still under construction, it is very evident it is a result of very professional craftsmen. The architecture is practical and yet outstanding and distinctive. It is also obvious that the structure is of sound and durable construction. More than 150 persons assembled to hear and witness the Ancient Cornerstone Ceremony. The following items were deposited in the cornerstone by the Grand Treasurer: Book of History of Kansas Masonry. June issue of the Kansas Mason Paper. Kansas City, Kansas paper with story of Cornerstone Ceremony. Program of Cornerstone Ceremony. Bicentennial Coin. 1904 Indian Head Penny. (Year Chartered.) 1977 Penny. (Year Phase I Building Built.) 1977 Installation of Officers Program. 1977 Calendar Planning Book. 1977 Picture of Officers. Set of Building Blue Prints. Register of June 18, 1977. One Cornerstone Ceremony Banquet Ticket. 1954 Program for Fifty-Year Celebration and Banquet. No further business appearing, Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry by M.". W-'- William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master. The brethren, friends and ladies then returned to the Scottish Rite Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. for a dinner served in the banquet hall, after which fifty-year emblems were presented by the Grand Master to Brother George Burkin, a member of Roger E. Sherman Lodge No. 369 and to Brother Roy Wilson Gee, a member of Kaw Lodge No. 272. The Grand Master gave a short but very inspirational address, cannoting the lamp lighters of yesteryears with the practice of Freemasonry in our every day lives. Concluding with the remarks, "It has been a thoroughly and enjoyable experience for the Grand Lodge Officers and is sure this new temple guarantees the future success of Roger E. Sherman Lodge No. 369." WILLIAM

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

MCINTOSH

Master

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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena, Kansas, August 20, 1977. A Special Communication of Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas, was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree in Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena, Kansas. The purpose of this Special Communication was to lay the cornerstone for the Galena Municipal Government Complex. T h e M-'. W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened by M . ' . W.'- William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master, v^ith the assistance of the following Grand Lodge Officers or their proxies: M.'. R.'. R.". R.'. M.'. R'.

W.'. William F. Mcintosh W-'. Chester L. Gilbert W.'. W. Nolan Artz W.'. F. Warren Starns W.'. Addison C. Irby, P.G.M W.'. Albert O. Arnold, J r W-'. Conrad F. Johnson W-'. Ben B. Boyles W.". James O. Foster W-'. Robert G. Jackson R.'. W.'. Olice B. Williams, A.C. No. 6 W.'. Jack B. Stairrett W.". Norman Hall (No. 194) W.'. Gerald L. Anderson

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand S'icretary Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant Asst. Grand Tyler

The brethren were then given the freedom of the lodge and the Grand Marshall assembled the procession which then proceeded to the cornerstone site, led by the Rainbow Assembly No. 21, Scottish Lassies of Joplin, Missouri. At the cornerstone site, W.'. Gerald L. Anderson, Assistant Grand Tyler, introduced the Grand Master, who in turn presented the Mayor, Brother Jack N. Murray, who is also Senior Warden of the lodge. Brother Murray introduced other city officials, including the City Council. T h e following program was presented: 1:15 p.m.—Grand Lodge Opens on First Degree Galena Masonic Temple M.". W.'. William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master 1:30 p.m.—Grand Officers Processional Escorted by the Scottish Lassies of Rainbow Assembly No. 21, Joplin, Missouri 2:00 p.m.—Cornerstone Laying Ceremonies Under direction of M-'- W.'. William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master Invocation Vocal Solo by Danny M. McCorkle Introductions Presentation of Working Tools by T h e Grand Architect, W-". Robert L. Scott Testing of Stone T h e Square T h e Level The Plumb Elements of Consecration The Corn T h e Wine The Oil

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Declaration of Consecration by M . ' . W - " . William F.. Mcintosh, Grand Master Remarks: M . ' . W . ' . William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master Benediction Retiring Processional Grand Lodge Officers Grand Lodge Closes. â&#x20AC;˘Robert J. Walker, D.D.G.M. No. 10 as Grand Senior Steward. Also present was M . ' . W - ' . Ben W. Graybill, Past Grand Master. **Joseph B. Detrixhe, Grand Senior Steward, was delayed in arrival but present. In his address to the audience, our Grand Master expressed his great pleasure at being asked to again come to Galena for a Masonic ceremony. H e noted this was the fourth time in five years the Grand Lodge of Kansas had participated at functions in Galena. The city officials and brethren of Galena Lodge were congratulated on this effort, It is understood by the time the structure is completed, it will be paid for. The Grand Master also thanked the brothers and sisters of Galena for preparing a wonderful noon dinner which was enjoyed by the Grand Lodge officers and their ladies prior to the ceremony. No further business appearing, the Grand Lodge Officers returned and Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. WILLIAM

Grand

MCINTOSH

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD^ J R .

Grand

Secretary

SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Hall of St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, A.F. & A.M., Colby, Kansas, Sept. 20, 1977. A Special Communication of the M-'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened in form on the Third Degree of Masonry by M . ' . W-"Ralph D. Walker, Past Grand Master, following prayer by the acting Grand Chaplain, with the assistance of the following officers: M . ' . .'. Ralph D. Walker, P.G.M R.'. W.'. Donald L. Woofter (W.M. No. 306) R.'. W-'. Warren Starns W.'. Glenn Eastlack W . ' . Wilbur G. Warner W.". Clifford A. Ramsey (Lecturer) W.'. Duane F. Dawes W.'. Ralph H. Jain W.'. William Chapman (Finance Com.) W.'. John R. Rundel W-'. William T. Taylor

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 Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer

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Max H. Embree John H. Schroeder Lawrence F. Smith James Shoff

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as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand fursuivant as Grand Tyler

This Special Communication was called for the purpose of attending and participating in the funeral services of our departed brother, M . ' . W-"- Cline C. Curtiss, who was Grand Master in 1942. A large number of Masons were present and their names appear on the register of St. Thomas Lodge No. 306. After receiving an outline of the funeral arrangements the brethren repaired to the First Presbyterian Church where the services were to be held and the remains of our departed brother were lying in state. The church was filled to capacity. The services were of a divine nature under the directions of Rev. John C. Barnum, Minister of the First Presbyterian Church. The organ music was provided by Mrs. Velraa Lippoldt, soloist Leon Woofter, a member of St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, the selections "How Great Thou Art," "The Lord's Prayer" and the concluding hymn wa;i "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" by the congregation. No finer remarks could be said about a Past Grand Master or Mason than those rendered at the church by M . ' . W - ' . Ralph D. Walker, P.G.M., and was appropriate to the life and service of M."- W-'- Cline C. Curtiss. Upon conclusion of the services in the church the funeral procession journeyed to Beulah Cemetery where the graveside services were given by M.'. W.'. Ralph D. Walker, P.G.M., assisted by W.'. Clifford A. Ramsey. The services completed, the brethren returned to the Lodge Hall where M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was closed in form on the Third Degree of Masonry following prayer by the Acting Grand Chaplain. R A L P H D . WALKER,

Acting

Grand

P.G.M.

Master

ATTEST: CLIFFORD A.

Acting

Grand

RAMSEY

Secretary SPECIAL COMMUNICATION

Delaware Lodge No. 96, A.F. & A.M., Kansas City, Kansas, Sept. 24:, 1977. A Special Comraunication of the M . ' . W - ' . Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas, was opened in the Odd Fellow's Hall, 7638/2 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas on September 24, 1977 at 10:30 a.m. The purpose of this Special Communication was for placing the cornerstone in the new temple of Delaware Lodge No. 96. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the F:>st Degree of Masonry by M-'- W-'. William F. Mcintosh, with the following Grand Lodge Officers or their proxies: M . ' . W.'. William F. Mcintosh Grand Master R.'. W.'. Chester L. Gilbert Deputy Grand Master R.'. W . ' . W. Nolan Artz Grand Senior Warden R.'. W-'- F. Warren Stams Grand Junior Warden M . ' . W-'. John H. Murray as Grand Treasurer

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R.'. W-'- Albert O. Arnold, Jr Grand Secretary W-'- Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain W-'- William B. Perry as Grand Senior Deacon W.". Conrad Jennings as Grand Junior Deacon W-"- Louis E. Kresin as Grand Sword Bearer W-". J. Charles Walje as Grand Senior Steward W-'. Norman Hall (194) as Grand Senior Steward W.'. Bennie L. Smith (369) as Grand Junior Steward W . ' . Robert Rodgers as Grand Pursuivant W-'. Gerald L. Anderson Asst. Grand Tyler Also in attendance were: Ben W. Graybill, P.G.M., Editor of the Kansas Mason; Glenn Knapp, Com. Ch.; Harold W. Nichols, Com. Member; Floyd Bossier, Asst. Lecturer, Oscar D. Smith, Com. Member; and Robert Schroeder, Lecturer. T h e Grand Marshal was then called upon to assemble the brethren in the Lodge Hall and establish a procession formation. The brethren then departed and journeyed to the cornerstone site at 9677 Parallel by, car. The following program was presented: 11:00 a.m.—Temple Site, 9677 Parallel Parkway Cornerstone Ceremonies under the direction of M-'. W-'- William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master Invocation—Grand Chaplain Deposit of Box—Grand Treasurer List of Contents—Grand Secretary History of Kansas Masonry—Book donated by P.G.M. Ben W. Graybill 1 5^ coin minted in 1870, the year Delaware Lodge was chartered. 1 set of United States coins minted in 1977 from the Master and Officers of 1977. Copy of By-Laws of Kansas Grand Lodge 1977. Old copy of Delaware No. 96 By-Laws. Copy of The Kansas Mason dated June, 1977. Copy of The Kansas Mason dated August, 1977. Copy of The Kansas Mason dated October, 1977. Booklet of Grand Lodge Banquet program dated March, 1977. Grand Lodge Banquet ticket dated March, 1977, donated by J. Charles Walje, Sec. 1977. Heritage paper with History of Delaware Lodge on page 8, dated April, 1977. Picture of Delaware Lodge in 1900 Picture of Delaware Lodge in 1970. Picture of Delaware Lodge in 1977. Copy of Delaware Newsletter announcing building plans for new building dated September, 1976. Newspaper clipping announcing building plans of new lodge building dated November 5, 1976. Copy of Wyandotte West paper with story of building plans for new lodge building dated December 9, 1976. Copy of petition filed in District Court by City of Kansas City, Kansas in March, 1977, against Delaware Lodge for the purpose of taking lodge building at 8502 Parallel, Kansas City, Kansas.

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1 Wooden Nickel from City of Kansas City, Kansas. Picture of ground breaking ceremonies dated June, 1977. Copy of Delaware Newsletter announcing cornerstone laying ceremonies dated September, 1977. Pictiires of Installation of Officers for the year 1977. Death notice of Verne Hamlin, Secretary for Delaware Lodge for 35 years. (Member for 45 years.) Death notice of Len G. Coleman who was a member of Delaware Lodge for 64 years. 9-inch Centennial 1970 China plate of Delaware Lodge. Delaware Lodge Centennial Book dated 1970. Gold colored Centennial Card 1970. 1 Delaware Centennial coin 1970. 1 Coin from Grand Lodge of Kansas in celebration of United States Bicentennial minted in 1976. 1 Brick from chimney of old Delaware Lodge building. 1 square nail 2 inches long from old Delaware Lodge building. 1 square nail 3 inches long from old Delaware Lodge building. 1 square nail 4 inches long from old Delaware Lodge building. Kansas City Kansan newspaper dated September 23, 1977 announcing Cornerstone Ceremony. Program of Cornerstone Ceremony for Delaware Lodge, September 24, 1977. Letter from the Master, 1977. Presentation of Working Tools— Raymond B. Byers, Jr., Principal Architect Testing of Stone The Square—Deputy Grand Master The Level—Grand Senior Warden The Plumb—Grand Junior Warden Elements of Consecration The Corn—Deputy Grand Master The Wine—Grand Senior Warden T h e Oil—Grand Junior Warden Declaration of Consecration and Address— M . ' . W - ' . William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master Return to Oddfellow's Hall, 7638/2 Leavenworth Road. Grand Lodge Closes. An overnight rain added to the surplus already received this summer. But this did not stop the more than 125 who used walk boards placed by riembers of the Lodge to the construction area. Our Grand Master highly commended the brethren of Delaware for their continuing efforts to erect a new temple. He further sited this beautiful location of this new temple and its more than two acres of ground. This was a beautiful sunlit morning, a bit windy, but near ideal conditions prevailed. Guests and friends who were quick to point out various advantages and size of the new temple. T h e Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies were then invited to the Colonial Cafeteria for a noon luncheon as the guests of W-'. James Hanson, Master of the Lodge!

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No further business appearing, Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. WILLIAM

Grand

MCINTOSH

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Oneida Lodge No. 323, A.F. & A.M., October 1, 1977. A Special Communication of the M-'. W."- Grand Lodge of Kansas A.F. & A.M. was opened in Ample Form on Saturday, October 1, 1977 in the temple of Oneida Lodge No. 323. The purpose of this Special Communication was the dedication of the new temple. The M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree by M-". W-"- William F. Mcintosh with the following Grand Lodge Officers or their proxies: M.'. W-'. William F. Mcintosh R.'. y/:'. Chester L. Gilbert W.'. Robert G. Jackson W.'. O. D. Mack W-'. Joseph E. Beyer (No. 162) R.'. W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr W.'. Conrad F. Johnson W.'. Benton F. Luse (No. 234) W.'. James O. Foster W-'. Charles A. Jermane (No. 39) W-". Robert S. Collins W-'. Lester M. Aldefer R.'. W.'. Ray Downing (D.D.G.M. No. 17) ^N•'^ Max E. Allen W-'. Gerald L. Anderson W.'. Curtis L. Gilmore W.'. Raymond Russell W.'. J. Oliver McCoy W.'. Gilbert Gerber W-*. A. Leland Thompson

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler .Principal Architect ,

•Bearers of Symbolic Lodge

Friends, guests and families of Lodge members were then invited into the temple. The Grand Lodge Officers assembled in procession outside the Lodge and proceeded into the hall where the following program was presented: Call to Order—W-'. Claire B. Sparling, Master Procession of Grand Lodge Officers— Flag Salute— Introduction of Grand Master—Claire B. Sparling, W-'- Master Introduction of Grand Lodge Officers—William F. Mcintosh, G. M. Solo—Bro. Jay Fankhauser, accompanied by his daughter, Lisa Dedication—Grand Lodge Officers Ode—Bro. Jay Fankhauser Presentation of Architect— Bearers of Symbolic Lodge—

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Divine Blessing—W-'. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain Musical Numbers—Directed by Bro. Jay Fankhauser History of the Lodge—W.'. Claire B. Sparling, W-". Master Address—M.'. W-'- William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master Benediction: W-'. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain The Grand Master, in his address, highly complimented the officers and members of Oneida Lodge for their efforts in making possible this new temple. He remembered the days of his youth when he visited an uncle in the community and so felt a closeness to Oneida Lodge. It was noted this lodge of 43 members had banded together to raise this structure, cost free. This is a real tribute to the dedication and determination of the officers and members of Oneida Lodge. This wood structure is of adequate size, beautifully decorated with acoustical ceiling, carpeted floors, indirect lighting and very comfortable surroundings. I t serves as a real shining example for lodges of all sizes to follow. Where the spirit is willing, all things can be accomplished. No further business appearing. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample ]'"orm on the Third Degree of Masonry. WILLIAM

Grand

MCINTOSH

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL COMMUNICATION

Arma, Kansas, October 8, 1977. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened for the purpose of placing the cornerstone of the ne\/ Northeast High School, District No. 246 at Arma, Kansas. The lodge of Entered Apprentice was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree by M-"- W.'. William E. Mcintosh, Grand Master, with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge Officers or their pro terns: M^'- W- • William F. Mcintosh Grand Master R.'. W.'- Chester L. Gilbert Deputy Grand Master W-'- Ben B. Boyles as Grand Senior Warden W- • Robert G. Jackson as Grand Junior Warden W.'. Robert K. Stroud (No. 408) as Grand Treasurer R.'. W-'- Albert O. Arnold, Jr Grand Secretary W.'- Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain R.'. W.'. Olice B. Williams, D.D.G.M./A.L. No. 6 . .as Grand Senior Deacon W.'. Robert J. Walker, (No. 10), D.D.G.M as Grand Junior Deacon W.'- Walter A. Fiorucci, (No. 408) as Grand Marshal W-'. Lawrence J. Clausen, (No. 93) as Grand Sword Bearer W.'. Benjamin F. Smith, (D.D.G.M. No. 9) . . . .as Grand Senior Steward W."- Arthur A. Hartshorn, Jr., (No. 274) as Grand Junior Steward W."- Oscar R. Morel, (No. 93) as Grand Pursuivant W-'- Gerald L. Anderson as Grand Tyler Contents of the cornerstone box were as follows: 1. Minutes of Stated Communication, September 26, 1977. 2. Jklenu served to all children. 3. List of Faculty, Board Members and Employees. Also list of students for years 1977 and 1978.

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4. Ceremony Program. 5. One 1977 Penny, One 1976 Nickel, One 1977 Dime, One 1776-77 Quarter, Bi-Centennial, One 1776-76 half dollar, Bi-Centennial. 6. Picture of Worshipful Master, Anthony Mendicki and wife, Sadie. The symbolic setting of the cornerstone was followed by a tour of this beautiful new building. This is a structure of some 17 rooms, including a gymnasium and dining room. It was constructed at a cost of $942,000 which represented less than $20 per square foot cost. T h e clever design of the gymnasium provides for storm shelters on both sides of this structure. This was a beautiful bright clear day but with a strong west wind. An overnight rain made it necessary to be careful with footing, although new grass is already beginning to show. The brethren and their ladies then returned to the lodge hall by bus where the M . ' . W.'. Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree. The Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies were then escorted to the Coach House for a very delightful buffet dinner as guests of Arma Lodge No. 408. WILLIAM

Grand

MCINTOSH

Master

ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary SPECIAL COMMUNICATION

Ensign Lodge No. 413, A.F. & A.M., Ensign, Kansas, December 3, 1977. A Special Communication of the M . ' . W.". Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas was opened on the First Degree of Masonry for the purpose of dedication of the cornerstone and new Masonic Temple of Ensign Lodge No. 413, A.F. & A.M. A Lodge of Entered Apprentices was opened in Ample Form by M-'- W-'William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master, with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge Officers or their proxies; M-'. W-'. William F. Mcintosh Grand Master R-'. W-". Chester L. Gilbert Deputy Grand Master R.'. W-'. W. Nolan Artz Grand Senior Warden R.'. W-"- F. Warren Starns Grand Junior Warden M.". W-". William E. Montgomery Grand Treasurer W-'. David L. Recob as Grand Secretary W-'. Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain W.'. Ronald L. Frink, (No. 413) as Grand Senior Deacon W-". Robert D. Kimbrel, (No. 413) as Grand Junior Deacon W-'. Robert G. Jackson Grand Marshal W-'. Joe E. Montgomery, (No. 413) as Grand Sword Bearer W-'. Clarence J. Lund, (No. 413) as Grand Senior Steward W.'. Jack B. Stairrett Grand Junior Steward W-'. Bennie D. Lubbers, (No. 413) as Grand Pursuivant W . ' . Walter D. Wagner, (No. 413) As Grand Tyler W- â&#x20AC;˘ Gerald L. Anderson Asst. Grand Tyler W.". Frank D. Wetmore, (No. 413) Principal Architect R . ' . W . " . Eugene V. Beggs, (No. 413), D.D.G.M. No. 61 1 W.". Kenneth W. Casteel, (No. 413) I As Bearers of W.'. Walter L. Browning, (No. 413) f Symbolic W.'. Clarence J. Lund, (No. 413) J ^""S* W.'. Ralph Fry, (No. 413) Bearer of the Great Lights

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Also present were: R . ' . W . ' . Lloyd D. Crall, A.C., No. X I ; R . ' . W . ' . Eathan A. Quakenbush, D.D.G.M. No. 6 3 ; â&#x20AC;˘'. Richard R. Haefeli; and W.'. Harvey L. Henderson, Grand Lecturers; W-'- Paul B. Heyman, Committee Church-Lodge Relations; and Bro. Kenith S. McNett, W.G.P., O.E.S. The brethren then proceeded in Grand Procession out of the northeast door to the main entrance of the Lodge Hall where the Grand Master, assisted by Grand Lodge Officers, proceeded to dedicate the cornerstone which had been laid in the northwest corner, just inside the main entrance of the Lodge Hall. The following items had been placed inside the cornerstone box: Copy, 1977 Grand Lodge Proceedings. Copy, Kansas Mason, October, 1977 Edition. Copy, History of Ensign Lodge No. 413, A.F. & A.M. Copy, History of Ensign Chapter No. 458, O.E.S. O.E.S. Distinguished East, Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons. Copy, Dedication program and ceremony. A $1.00 bill and selected coins. Photographs: Lodge Hall and Officers, 1951. Ground breaking ceremonies, June 5, 1977. Interior East, West and South, in color, 1974. Membership Roll, Ensign Lodge No. 413. List of Past Masters. List of Donors, Laborers, Pledges, and Committees. Copy, Montezuma Press, Oct. 2, 1977. Copy, Dodge City Daily Globe, Oct. 25, 1977. Following dedication of the cornerstone, the Lodge Hall doors were then opened, and the assembled guests, members, and their families were invited â&#x20AC;˘ into the Lodge Hall to witness the dedication of the Lodge Hall by the M . ' . W-"- Grand Master, William F. Mcintosh, assisted by R . ' . W-'. Chester L. Gilbert, Deputy Grand Master; R . ' . W.*. W. Nolan Artz, Grand Senior Warden; and R-'. W-'. F. Warren Starns, Grand Junior Warden. Following the dedication ceremonies, M . ' . W.-'. Brother Mcintosh introduced his Grand Lodge Officers or their proxies, and expressed his sincere appreciation for their assistance in this ceremony, and the public, Lodge members and their families for coming to witness the ceremonies just concluded. T h e Grand Master remarked how beautiful the day was for the ceremony, and the warm 68 degree temperature outside with sunny skies. H e exp^ressed his appreciation to the ladies who prepared and ser\'ed the excellent dinner meal at the Ensign Elementary School prior to opening ceremonies. In his address, the Grand Master stated that Masonry was indeed alive and active in Ensign, Kansas, as evidenced by this beautiful metal building located in the main part of town, tastefully decorated and lighted which was in keeping with Masonic tradition of Lodge Halls. Concluding his remarks, the Grand Master stated that "it has been a thoroughly and enjoyable experience for the Grand Lodge Officers to be with Ensign Lodge No. 413, this'date." Over two hundred and fifty persons were in attendance. WILLIAM

F . MclNTOs:a

Grand ATTEST: ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R .

Grand

Secretary

Master

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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Enterprise Lodge No. 437, Enterprise, Kansas, December 13, 1977. A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in due form at 7:30 p.m. on the First Degree of Masonry, for the purpose of dedicating the newly remodeled Masonic Temple. R.". W-'- Don L. Dicks, A.C. No. 8, acted as Grand Master, with the assistance of the following: R.'. W.'. Don L. Dicks, (A.C. No. 8) W.'. Pari Benner, Jr W.'. George W. Weiss W-". Van M. Mears W.'. Frederick E. Sturm W.'. J. Neil Stewart W.'. Ralph F. Nichols W.'. Edmond F. Adams W.". Kenneth C. Longhofer W-". R. Max Froelich W.'. Donald W. Jones W.'. Glenn M. Decker W.'. Lloyd D. Elliott W.'. Oscar E. Londene W.'. Robert J. Millett, Sr W-'. Kenneth Novinger (275)

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Chaplain Grand Secretary Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler Asst. Grand Tyler

Lodge was called from Labor to refreshment, and visitors were invited to seats in the Lodge Room. W.'. Pari Benner, Jr., Master of Enterprise Lodge, welcomed those present, and introduced R.'. W-'- Don L. Dicks. The Ceremony of Dedication and Consecration was conducted by R.'. W-'- Dicks, with the assistance of the Grand Lodge Officers. A brief history of Enterprise Lodge No. 437 was presented by W.'- Ralph F. Nichols. R.'. W.'. Dicks delivered a most interesting address on "What Masonry has done for me, and what I can do for Masonry." Lodge was called from refreshment to Labor. No further business appearing, Lodge was closed in form on the First Degree of Masonry. DON L . DICKS

Special Deputy ATTEST: RALPH

NICHOLS

Grand Secretary

(Acting)

Grand

Master

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KEPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER M.'. W-'. William E. Montgomery, P.G.M., presented the following report which, on his motion, was received and referred to the Committee on B.eports of Grand Officers: I herewith submit the report of cash and bond accounts of the Grand Treasurer of the M . ' . W.'. Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas, for the period February 16, 1977, to February 1, 1978, inclusive. Cash balances, receipts, disbursements, and securities, are herein listed in funds and depositories as established by the Council of Administratio:n. The report of the auditor is published in detail below: I have examined the accounts and financial records of the Grand Secretary for the period from February 16, 1977, to February 1, 1978. Such accoun.ts and records are maintained on the cash basis of accounting. My examination included the following procedures: 1. Cash in Bank and Savings accounts balances at the end of the period were confirmed directly with the depositories. 2. Remittance receipts signed by the Grand Treasurer were taped and traced into the cash receipts records of the Grand Secretary. 3. Dues and raising fees from Lodges were verified by comparison with the annual reports of the Lodges. 4. Cash receipts and cash disbursements for the period as shown by the records of the Grand Secretary were reconciled with bank statements and cancelled warrants. 5. Cancelled warrants for the period were inspected, taped and compared with the cash disbursements record of the Grand Secretary. Signatures and endorsements on cancelled warrants were inspected. Supporting invoices were inspected. 6. United States Savings and Treasury Bond, Note and Bill and Corporate Bond and Common Stock transactions were analyzed and interest thereon computed to verify recorded interest receipts. United States Savings and Treasury Bonds and Notes and Corporate Stock and Bonds on hand were physically inspected and counted. Bank receipts were inspected in respect to Bonds, Stocks and Notes in safe keeping elsewhere. 7. Mileage and expense cancelled warrants and per diem allowance cancelled warrants were taped and endorsements thereon inspected. My examination revealed that the accounts and financial records are kept in a business-like and efficient manner and are posted up to date. I sincerely appreciate the courtesies extended to me during the course of the examination by the Grand Secretary and his staff. The following Exhibits and Schedules are included in this report: E X H I B I T "A"—General Fund—Summary of Cash Receipts and Disbursements for Period February 16, 1977 to February 1, 1978. E X H I B I T "B"—Other Funds—Summary of Cash Receipts and ]3isbursements for Period February 16, 1977 to February 1, 1978. S C H E D U L E "1"—Summary of Disbursements from the Warrant Account for Period February 16, 1977 to February 1, 1978. SCHEDULE "2"—Summary of General Assets at February 15, 1977 and February 1, 1978. General Fund. Respectfully

submitted,

ALLEN F . GERYE,

C.P.A.

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Exhibit "A" M.'. W.". Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas GENERAL FUND Summary oi Cash Receipts and Disbursements For Period February 16, 1977 to February 1, 1978 Balance at Beginning of Period per Report of the Grand Treasurer Add—Deposits in Transit at Beginning of Period Deduct—Outstanding warrants at Beginning of Period

$299,344.22 2,636.30 (9,760.79) $292,219.73

RECEIPTS: Dues and Raising Fees from Lodges Sale of Lodge Supplies Grand Masters and Table Lodge Banquet Tickets Interest from United States Savings and Treasury Bonds, Bills and Notes, Corporate Bonds Health Insurance Reimbursements Miscellaneous Rent and Expense Reimbursements— Other Grand Bodies Prior Year's Outstanding Checks Auto Reimbursement Charity Fund Transfer Interest on Savings Accounts Dividends—Common Stocks Special Dispensation

$309,865.62 15,112.15 8,522.50

7,758.76 3,520.08 388.81 5,595.44 67.50 5,200.00 8,182.13 4,392.62 865.50 325.00

$369,796.11 $662,015.84

DISBURSEMENTS: Warrant Account—Schedule " 1 " $341,710.27 ' Mileage and Expense—Annual Communication 15,424.00 Per Diem Allowance 10,950.00

368,084.27

Balance at End of Period per Records Grand Secretary Add—Outstanding Warrants at End of Period Deduct—Deposits in Transit at End of Period

$293,931.57 10,902.21 (6,692.07)

Balance at End of Period per Statements of the Depositaries

$298,141.71

Summary

of Balances

Bank Checking Account Bank Savings Account Capitol Federal Savings Account

Grand Secretary $

2,584.14 289,580.11 1,767.32

$293,931.57

Depositaries] $

6,794.28 289,580.11 1,767.32

$298,141.71

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Exhibit "B" M.'. W.

Grand Lodge, A.F, & A.M. of Kansas

OTHER FUNDS Summary oi Cash Receipts and Disbursements For Period February 16, 1977 to February 1, 1978 CHARITY FUND Balance at Beginning of Period per Report of the Grand Treasurer Add—Deposit in Transit at Beginning of Period

RECEIPTS: Interest from United States Treasury Bonds, Notes and Savings Account $ U.S. Treasury Note Matured Transfer from General Fund—By-Laws 2-302

1,666.80 392.66

2,059.46

2,202.02 5,000.00 9,482.50

16,684.52 $ 18,743.98

DISBURSEMENTS: Transfer to General Fund V.A. Hospital and Misc. Relief Purchase of U.S. Treasury Note and Interest Thereon

8,182.13 3,509.62 5,209.07

$ 16,900.82

Balance at End of Period per Records of the Grand Secretary Add—Outstanding Warrants at End of Period . .

1,8^:3.16 18.00

Balance at End of Period Per Statements of the Depositaries Summary of Balances Above— Capitol Federal Savings Account Checking Account

$ Grand Secretary $ 1,494.26 348.90 $

1,843.16

1,861.16

Depositaries $ 1,494.26 366.90 $

1,861.16

Schedule "I" M.'. W.". Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas Summary of Disbursements from Warrant Account for Period February 16, 1977 to February 1, 1978 DESCRIPTION Annual Communication Expense Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's Apron and Jewel Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference Grand Tyler and Assistant Grand Tyler's Allowance Committee on Ritualistic Work Grand Lecturer's and Assistant Grand Lecturer's Salaries and Expense Committee on Masonic Education

AMOUNT $ 22,089.85 4,400.00 236.35 2,043.75 —o-— 38.57

;...

3,472.43 2,617.80

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Committee Allowances Printing Armual Proceedings Printing Kansas Laws of Masonry Library Expense Masonic Service Association Dues Grand Lodge Building Repairs and Replacement of Equipment Stationary and Printing Items for Resale Postage and Express Miscellaneous Masonic Home Assessments and Raising Fees Distribution of List of Lodges Auto Expense Grand Officers' Travel Expense Transfer to Charity Fund—By-Laws 2-302 Equipment Additions Kansas Mason to All Members Grand Lodge Publications Committee Health Insurance Computer Expense Parking Lot Rent Office and Library Expense— Salaries—Regular, Temporary Telephone Electricity, Heat Water, Refuse, etc Supplies and Services Social Security and Unemployment Tax and Withheld Tax Adjustment Insurance Retirement Pensions Grand Secretary's Expense Allowance George Washington Memorial Real Estate Taxes Janitor Services Committee on Youth Essays Committee on Trials and Punishments Accounting Service

431.21 6,021.91 1,526.58 96.36 2,224.89 5,042.20 4,170.76 10,438.96 5,694.54 2,160.81 119,990.00 495.59 8,112.54 2,439.41 9,482.50 9,263.30 23,537.60 —o— 5,897.21 3,960.94 540.00 43,124.09 2,282.63 4,054.07 103.71 6,033.95 2,898.98 1,420.00 4,200.00 4,000.00 2,400.00 5,670.18 3,354.10 4,012.50 —o— 1,680.00 $344,710.27

NOTE: The General Fund disbursement account classifications shown above have been taken from the computer classifications of expense. A minor adjustment had to be made to the computer items to equal total disbursements as shown in Exhibit "A." Schedule "2" M.'. W.". Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas Summary of General Fund Assets at February IS, 1977 and February 1, 1978

Industrial Bonds at Cost

February 16, 1977 $ 53,286.99

February 1, 1978 $ 53,286.99

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U.S. Treasury Notes, Bonds, and Bills at Principal Amountâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Note 1 Capitol Federal Savings Account Bank Checking Account Bank Savings Account Common Stock at Cost

109,332.37 538.83 3,828.92 287,851.98 14,967.77

109,332.37 1,767.32 2,584.14 289,580.11 14,967.77

$469,806.86

$471,518.70

N O T E 1: $73,000.00 in U.S. Bonds and Treasury Notes are stated at cost at 2-16-1977 and 2-1-1978 ($69,332.37).

CERTIFICATE This is to certify that our records show a balance to the Grand l^odge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas in the following amounts as of the close of business, February 1, 1978: General Fund $5,280.36 Charity Fund $ 366.90 KAW VALLEY STATE BANK & T R U S T COMPANY Topeka, Kansas By:

PAUL B U T T O N ,

Cashier

Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM E . MONTGOMERY,

Grand

P.G.M.

Treasurer

REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY R.'. W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., 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.F. & A.M.

Kansas:

In compliance with our constitution as provided in Article V I , Section 9, and by-laws 2-110 and 2-111, the report is hereby submitted. On the following pages will be found the statistical report through the 31st day of Decf:mber, 1977. Unfortunately totals will be lacking because at the time of printing nine lodges had not reported. Although suspensions and deaths are still running high, we do r.ote a slight improvement in the loss column and believe this is a good omen. Some mailing problems did develop resulting in some reports not being mailed to the secretary until the first week in January. We therefore asked our Grand Master to extend the reporting time ten days, or to the 20th of January. By that time, 389 reports had been received. SECRETARIES' M E E T I N G S : Early this past summer, our Grand Master, upon returning from a trip through the southwestern part of the state, advised that secretaries were requesting special meetings of their own. Further it was

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his desire for your Grand Secretary to conduct such meetings. Accordingly arrangements were made and meetings held on the following dates: Newton, Saturday, September 17th; Hiawatha, Wednesday, September 28th; Garden City, Wednesday, October 12th; Oakley, Thursday, October 13th; Parsons, Saturday, October 15th, and Topeka, Saturday, October 22nd. This we believe will prove to be of great assistance, not only to the secretaries, but also for your Grand Secretary and the Grand Lodge staff as well. We do hope for better attendance in the future as our incoming Grand Master has already expressed the desire to have such meetings continue. C O M P U T E R I Z A T I O N : This year we elected to carefully monitor annual reports from three classes or sizes of our lodges. Those with 100 members, those with 500 members, and those with more than 1,000 members. This was done in order to ascertain reporting time required of secretaries. Our findings prove if lodge secretaries forward their activity reporting forms on a regular monthly basis, the time for their annual report will average one hour for 200 members. This is a vast improvement over the old system. Unfortunately some secretaries have chosen to ignore the activity reporting form or have used them on a less frequent basis and have thus found themselves with problems. On the whole, we are very pleased to report the system is working quite well. As testimony to the efficiency of the system, we were called upon this past summer by the long range planning committee of our Masonic Home Board to extrapolate some figures for their use. This concerned birth dates. We were pleased and quite frankly surprised to find we had 9 0 % of the birth dates for our membership. Some interesting figures were produced by this survey which advised us that as of October, we had 214 members who are less than 21 years of age and 381 who are more than 91 years of age. We were surprised to learn that only 72% of our members reside within the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas. DUES CARDS: As our computer abilities have advanced, so have our capabilities. We are now able to print dues cards for lodges with their members' names thereon for the same charge we presently make for adding the lodge name, number and address to the old form. This card was approved by the Council of Administration. Form and design are much like our present card. We have asked secretaries who wish to have these cards printed to so advise us by the first day of August, 1978. This would be cards printed for 1979. As also approved, we will then print membership dues cards for the entire membership for 1980. This does represent a savings of time to the secretaries and should help them in keeping abreast of delinquent members. One change is being considered in our reporting structure. This has been under study for more than a year now, but I will withhold request for a recommendation until having the opportunity of again visiting with the lodge secretaries. Chiefly it is concerned with having the last activity reporting form which would be forwarded on the 31st day of December. Thereafter we would feed the new information into the computer files before printing the annual report. As presently operated, we quite often find ourselves without late suspensions or deaths, and with this change we would be in position to give each lodge a near perfect report. In this connection I call to your attention one problem that has vexed us. Our dues cards say December 31st, and yet we suspend a brother as of the date of the lodge's annual communication. We think this to need some consideration and possible change. Because of computerization, we recognize the need to change our constitution Article IX, Sec. 9, by-laws 3-614 and 3-615. But again we feel additional study and time is necessary.

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It is sad that I must also inject at this point the need to change ou.r laws in some manner regarding reporting time. The simple withholding or threat of withholding credentials doesn't seem to be enough enducement for some eight secretaries to respond on time. We have visited with the c h a i m a n of Jurisprudence, with the permission of our Grand Master, on this subject. Unfortunately we believe it will be necessary to structure a fine in our laws against secretaries, individually, for not reporting on time. We accept almost any and every excuse, offered every possible inducement and assistance to avoid delays in making these reports, but unfortunately receive no response. My great concern in this area is over and beyond the inconvenience it causes your Grand Lodge staff or even the additional cost involved, so much as it is I fear this attitude is carried forward in the handling of lodge records. This could mean the loss of memberships and when a member is lost because of the dilitory attitude of a secretary, or records improperly kept, we must take action. F O R M 990 & R E P O R T I N G F O R M S : We are pleased to report that Form 990 has changed its requirements from $5,000 to $10,000. This means lodges with less than $10,000 total income per year do not have to report. This applies only to Form 990. This was accomplished through the Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference. On the other hand we did have a lodge threatened with a tremendous fine this year of some $3,800 for failing to make reports on time. Fortunately the lodge secretary had good records and could prove that he did forward the report, as requested and in the proper time frame. C A U T I O N : If you do receive an inquiry from any authority, federal, state or municipal, answer immediately or call your Grand Lodge office. I N V E N T O R Y : For three years now we have been maintaining an inventory of furniture, fixtures and equipment at the Grand Lodge offic;. This is checked and updated every summer. We only hope that some day it will be possible to re-catalog the books in the library so this can also be included. I N S U R A N C E : Again and again we remind you of this important item. Last October Halcyon Lodge No. 120 burned to the ground. It could happen to your lodge, so be sure you are adequately insured. A H I S T O R Y : This past spring, a communication was received from Brother J. Blood Coats, a member of Topeka Lodge No. 17 and for some years a realtor in Colorado Springs, Colo. He is the husband of Helen Wilson Coats who is the Grand-daughter of our long time late Grand Secretary, R.'. W.". Albert K. Wilson, This concerned a history for which R.'. W.'. Wilson had been commissioned to write at the time of his retirement as Grand Secretary. I immediately notified our Grand Master and asked if he wished to enter into dialog or how the matter should be handled. His reply was to proceed as I felt would be in the best interest of the fraternity. A trip had already been planned to Colorado Springs as a part of my vacation and also to accept an invitation at my own expense to attend the Rocky Mountain Masonic Education Conference. As a part of that trip we did visit the Coats. After a warm and friendly visit. Brother Coats aiked me to accompany him to his office. There a large vault like safe was opened and I was handed the "History of Kansas Masonry," by A. K. Wilson. I cannot express to you in these few words my deep feelings at that moment, for in all probability this was the first time a Grand Lodge officer had seen this work.

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Space nor time will not allow an adequate description of this work. As to its relevance, or its use in the future, I cannot truly attest. Its form treats our history on an individual lodge basis and is attested to by personal documents signed by individuals who were personally contacted by R . ' . W.'- Wilson. Although obviously not complete, the work to this point is in printer form and contains 1,092 pages including 162 cuts or photographs. This was actually the second history written by R.'. W- â&#x20AC;˘ Wilson, the first was published. And as most of us know the second of four histories of Kansas Masonry. Two by R.'. W-'- Wilson, one by M . ' . W-'- Elmer Strain, unpubhshed, and one by M.". W-'. Ben W. Graybill, published. The existence of this document was much in doubt, although many of us were aware of the fact that R.'. W-'- Wilson had spent much time writing a history. We were also aware of the misunderstanding and disagreement that developed in this connection. But to go into these details would serve no purpose. The important point is I did accept this work, and transported it back to Topeka. Further, I sincerely believe all differences have been healed and report that this document is now laid up among the records in the archives of our Grand Lodge. The Grand Master gave me full authority to act in this matter, and so I did, enjoining upon our Grand Jurisdiction a very simple covenant. If and when any part of this history is used, to see proper credit is given to its author. Hardly had the above event been concluded before a phone call was received from a Mrs. F. Bruce Lamb. She advised that she had some Masonic papers and would I be interested in picking them up. She was moving to New Mexico from Topeka and did not care to take these items. I drove to the Lamb residence and after introductions then became aware of the fact Mrs. Lamb is the grand-daughter of our late M-'- W-'- William M. Shaeffer, Past Grand Master, and author of our Monitor. The items received- were mostly of a personal nature, certificates, patents, books and the like. I was surprised to learn that our late Past Grand Master was a rather prominent vocalist and had composed several pieces of music. It was disappointing not to find some of his original manuscripts used in composing our Monitor, but all in all the items received were well worth the trip. These, too, are now catalogued and among the records in the archives in our Grand Lodge. E S T I M A T E D I N C O M E & E X P E N D I T U R E S : You will find the estimated income and expenditures for our ensuing year on the following page. I hope you will study them carefully. Needless to say, unforeseen or uncontrolled items have been a perplexing thing. As ever it seems we are faced with increased cost of mail, real estate taxes and supplies. This year it was necessary to provide heat for the building and that in turn required a boiler. This will represent a savings. Last year our daily cost during the heating season was $31.43. This year during a comparable period, $11.93. An item which sometimes escapes our attention is the fact that since our last per capita tax increase, the total membership of Kansas Masonry has decreased by 6,000. This means a loss of revenue amounting to $15,000 to your Grand Lodge and $9,000 to our Kansas Masonic Home, for one year alone. Coupled with the inflationary rate which we are told to expect to be in the vicinity of 6 / 2 % to 7% annually, has certainly presented us with a difficult task.

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As a result of attempting to stay in balance, we have found it necessary upon consideration and approval of our Council of Administration to establish some priorities. This has meant some delays; this has also meant disconti:.iuance of some supplies and services, mainly printing. SISTER DONELLA GLENN, as you have already read in the Kansas Mason, has completed the required 15 years of eligibility for retirement. By the first of April she will have been my secretary for almost seven years. T h a t is nearly one-half of the required time for retirement. I can't say enough about her industrious, devoted and loyal efforts. Her experience and knowledge will certainly be missed. We do sincerely wish her the very best. A P P R E C I A T I O N : Thank you to those secretaries who perform in such a commendable manner; thank you to a very loyal assistant and office staff; thank you to a courageous Council of Administration; and to our Grand Master my very deep appreciation for the kind and friendly and yet very dignified manner in which he has conducted his high office; and to each of you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. Respectfully and Fraternally Submitted, ALBERT

Grand

ARNOLD,

JR.

Secretary

GRAND SECRETARY ESTIMATE OF INCOME AND GENERAL FUND REVENUES ESTIMATED

INCOMEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1978-1979

Per Capita Tax Raising Fee Interest York Rite Tickets â&#x20AC;˘ Special Dispensations

$297,200.00 5,325.00 14,500.00 5,350.00 12,500.00 300.00

Total

$335,175.00

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 0100 0110 0150 0180 0880 002 0890 4910 5000 5010 5020 5030 5050 5060 5070 5080 5100 5110

Labor (Part Time) Employee Retirement Social Security (FICA) Gross Wages Grand Secretary Salary Grand Secretary Allowance Per Capita Tax & R. Fee Service & Supplies Ks. Emp. Security Fund Federal Unemployment Sec Grand Master's Contingent Fund Prior Annual Communication Expense Prior Annual Communication Per Diem Prior Annual Communication Mileage Grand Master's Jewel/Apron Grand Master's & Grand Sec'y. Conference Allowance, Grand Tyler & Asst. Grand Tyler

2,500.00 5,950.00 4,237.02 29,616.00 13,072.00 4,000.00 116,000.00 5,500.00 625.00 1,000.00 ';r,400.00 15,000.00 10,000.00 16,000.00 1,000.00 2,100.00 80.00

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Grand Lecturer & Assistants Comm. Ritualistic Work Comm. Masonic Education Comm. Youth (Essay) Committee Allowance Comm. Trial & Punishment Geo. Washington Memorial Masonic Service Association Dues Print Annual Proceedings Grand Officer's Travel Print Kansas Laws of Masonry Library Expense Stationery Printing & Supplies Grand Master's Auto Expenses Postage and Express Distribution, List of Lodges Parking Blue Cross/Blue Shield Print & Mail Kansas Mason Computer Expense Miscellaneous Equipment Repairs Insurance Accounting Service Real Estate Taxes Electricity Heating Telephone Water Janitor Service Total

3,500.00 800.00 5,000";00 5,500.00 1,300.00 150.00 1,200.00 ' 2,300.00 6,800.00 â&#x20AC;˘ 3,500.00 1,800.00 150.00 3,500.00 6,000.00 6,500.00 550.00 550.00 2,300.00 22,500.00 10,500.00 550.00 1,400.00 2,100.00 2,450.00 5,682.94 2,100.00 2,700.00 2,700.00 120.00 3,700.00 $334,982.96

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1977-78 Lodge No. 165 166 .... 167 .... 168169 .... 171 .... 172 .... 173 .... 174 176 .... 177 .... . 178 .... 179 181 183 184 186 187 ... 188 ... 189 ... 190 ... 191 ... 192 ... 193 ... 194 ... 195 ... 196 ... 197 ... 198 ... 199 ... 200 ... 201 ... 202 ... 203 ... 204 ... 205 ... 206 ... 207 ... 208 ... 210 ... 211 ... 212 ... 213 ... 214 ... 215 ... 216 ... 217 ... 219 ... 220 ... 221 ... 222. ... 223 ... 224 ... 225 ... 226 ...

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Income 510.00 180.00 934.00 2,483.00 586.00 541.00 1,174.00 718.00 696.00 188.00 1,238.00 128.00 537.00 288.00 208.00 753.00 533.00 3,841.00 512.00 352.00 625.00 403.00 826.00 253.00 730.00 1,155.00 645.00 285.00 373.00 685.00 652.00 1,310.00 137.00 603.00 300.00 284.00 835.00 405.00 336.00 338.00 220.00 317.00 242.00 165.00 294.00 450.00 380.00 256.00 393.00 428.00 1,546.00 752.00 334.00 2,255.00 260.00

Lodge No. 227 ... 229 ... 230 ... 232 ... 233 ... 234 ... 236 ... 237 ... 238 ... 241 ... 242 ... 243 ... 244 ... 245 ... 246 ..'. 247 ... 248 ... 249 ... 250 ... 251 ... 252 ... 253 ... 254 ... ; 256 ... 257 ... 258 ... 259 ... 260 ... 261 ... 262 ... 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 ...

Income 140.00 233.00 1,003.00 169.00 429.00 144.00 638.00 377.00 518.00 192.00 156.00 447.00 252.00 380.00 1,182.00 477.00 324.00 116.00 116.00 416.00 577.00 596.00 557.00 316.00 336.00 736.00 232.00 172.00 316.00 328.00 326.00 . 1,139.00 204.00 292.00 392.00 408.00 180.00 1,133.00 1,645.00 1,051.00 438.00 444.00 169.00 381.00 1,096.00 412.00 294.00 621.00 353.00 249.00 849.00 384.00 348.00 252.00 219.00

Lodge No. 289 ... 290 ... 291 ... 292 ... 293 ... 294 ... 295 ... 297 ... 298 ... 299 ... 300 ... 301 ... 302 ... 303 ... . 306 ... 307 ... 309 ..-. 310 ... 311 ... 312 ... 313 ... 314 ... 315 ... 316 ... 317 ... 318 ... 319 ... 321 ... 322 ... 323 ... 324 ... 325 ... 326 ... 327 ... 328 ... 329 ... 330 ... 331 ... 332 ... 333 ... 334 ... 335 ... 336 ... 337 ... 338 ... 339 ... 340 . .. 341 ... 343 ... 344 ... 345 ... 347 ...

Income 562.00 953.00 276.00 180.00 649.00 333.00 813.00 340.00 200.00 551.00 1,044.00 365.00 181.00 19,607.00 1,202.00 1,188.00 601.00 462.00 2,711.00 401.00 973.00 440.00 384.00 160.00 124.00 275.00 558.00 1,017.00 2,868.00 195.00 1,018.00 216.00 501.00 447.00 148.00 586.00 582.00 854.00 236.00 1,546.00 284.00 344.00 140.00 120.00 293.00 378.00 492.00 396.00 432.00 423.00 332.00 221.00

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1977-78

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS

WARRANT ACCOUNTS Date

No.

Favor of

For

2-21-77 980—Corash Agency, Ann. Comm 2-23-77 981—Robert W. Domme, Postage & Exp 2-23-77 982—Robert W. Domme, Postage & Exp 2-23-77 983—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 2-23-77 984—Robert W. Domme, Postage & Exp 2-23-77 985—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 2-24-77 986—W. F. Mcintosh, Travel Exp 2-24-77 987—A. F. Baldwin, Lecturer Exp 2-24-77 988—H. L. Henderson, Lecturer Exp 2-24-77 989—F. T. Moore, Lecturer Exp 2-24-77 990—R. E. White, Lecturer Exp 2-24-77 991—L. D. Winegardner, Lecturer Exp 2-24-77 992—J. F. Williamson, Lectured Exp 2-24-77 993—R. M. Schroeder, Lecturer E.xp 2-24-77 994—C. W. Sills, Lecturer Exp 2-24-77 995—R. Gottstein, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 996—C. H. O'Hair, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 997—L. VanGieson, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 998—W. L. Dale, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 999—M. Croisant, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1000—J. H. Schroeder, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1001—R. J. Walker, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1002—W. D. Lairmore, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1003—J. E. Nettrouer, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1004—^R. A. Peatman, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1005—H. J. Rollf, Masonic Educ 224-77 1006—L. Harris, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1007—F. F. Coles, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1008—G. C. Clinesmith, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1009—D. Burton, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1010—J. M. Ballew, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1011—W. A. Rollins, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1012—R. E. Downing, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1013—W. M. Mathis, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1014—W. E. Fuller, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1015—C. Kidwell, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1016—V. W. Dobson, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1017—W. R. Brown, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1018—A. J. Ketchum, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1019—E. B. Estes, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1020—L. Wiens, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1021—L. L. Lafferty, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1022—V. D. Gilliland, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1023—C. W. Gutsch, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1024—W. V. Maelzer, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1025—J. L. Heckert, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1026—C. R. Harden, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1027—M. L. Eberle, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1028—A. M. Johnson, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1029—O. B. Williams, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1030—N. Bainter, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1031—C. H. Wille, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1032—E. Puckett, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1033—E. V. Beggs, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1034—H. G. BraceUn, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1035—D. Goyen, Masonic Educ 2-24-77 1036—O. R. Coyan, Masonic Educ 2-25-77 1037—A. O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 2-25-77 1038—D. L. Recob, Payroll 2-25-77 1039—D. R. Glenn, Payroll 2-25-77 1040—L. H. Wiant, Payroll 2-25-77 1041—E. W. Werner, Payroll 2-25-77 1042—C. S. McGinnes, Retirement 2-25-77 1043—K. N. Pomeroy, Retirement 2-28-77 1044—Southwestern Bell Co., Telephone 2-28-77 1045—Kaw Valley State Bank, Emp. Withholding Taxes

Amount •....$

1,670.00 350.00 90.00 19.86 90.00 10,000.00 188.27 51.85 223.00 77.00 40.75 185.25 245.30 33.00 50.00 7.50 50.00 30.00 37.50 15.00 55.00 71.25 63.25 37.50 52.25 8.37 25.75 53.00 48.37 60.87 21.70 20.52 35.70 32.25 31.75 38.12 62.50 62.50 50.00 30.00 16.00 40.00 41.75 20.30 45.32 37.75 31.50 20.00 24.50 60.13 51.50 20.00 37.50 50.00 68.50 50.00 28.75 525.01 337.35 249.88 205.20 214.37 175.00 175.00 210.21 916.37

March

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continued Dale 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 2-28-77 3-01-77 3-01-77 3-01-77 3-03-77 3-03-77 3-03-77 3-03-77 3-03-77 3-04-77 3-07-77 3-07-77 3-07-77 3-08-77 3-08-77 3-08-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-09-77 3-10-77 3-14-77 3-14-77 3-14-77 3-14-77 3-14-77 3-14-77 3-16-77 3-16-77 3-16-77 3-16-77 3-16-77 3-16-77 3-17-77 3-16-77 3-16-77 3-16-77

No.

Favor of

For

1046—K.P. & L., Electric 1047—Modem Office Methods, Supplies 1048—A. B. Dick Co., Printing 1049—J. P. Luther Co, Supplies 1050—Bossier & Assoc, Part-Time Help 1051—J. C. Darling Co., Supplies 1052—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 1053—J. M. Hart 1054—Addressograph-Multigraph, Supplies 1055—Kansas Masonic Home, R. B. Richmond 1056—B. L. Gentry, Masonic Educ 1057—R. R. Haefele, Lecturer Exp 1058—Geo.' Washington Memorial, Fee 1059—Brown Trash Co., Services 1060—Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking 1061—C. Hoffmeister Co., Janitorial 1062—L. E. Wiens, Miscellaneous 1063—A. F. Baldwin, Lecturer Exp 1064—A. F. Baldwin, Lecturer Exp 1065—F. T. Moore, Lectiuer Exp 1066—E. M. Sitton, Lecturer Exp 1067—C. W. Sills, Lecturer Exp 1068—C. L. Gilbert, Travel Exp 1069—A. McLeod, Miscellaneous 1070—Internal Revenue Service, Tax Due 1071—Mr. "G's", Ann. Comm 1072—Renfro Shoe Repair, Ann Comm 1073—Community F.icilities, Ann Comm 1074—E. C. Verbeke, Ann. Comm 1075—J. E. Zimmerman, Ann Comm 1076—D. L. Dicks, Masonic Educ 1077—D. C. Danielson, Lecturer Exp 1078—K.P. & L., Electric & Heat 1079—Triangle Printing, Ann. Comm 1080—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 1081—Bossier & Assoc, Part-Time Help 1082—City of Topeka, Water 1083—Graphic Arts, Printing 1084—A. B. Dick Co., Supplies 1085—Carroll Radio & T.V., Ann. Comm 1086—Donaldson Jewelers, Ann. Comm 1087—R. W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1088—Nationwide Papers, Supplies 1089—A. F . Gerye, Ann. Comm 1090—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 1091—E-Can Fire Co. Inc., Services 1092—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 1093—C. Ramsey, Lecturer Epx 1094—A. B. Dick Co., Services 1095—A. O. Arnold, Jr., Ann. Comm 1096—A. 0 . Arnold, Jr.,' Payroll 1097—D. L. Becob., Payroll 1098—D. R. Glenn., Payroll 1099—L. H. Wiant.PayroU 1100—E. W. Werner, Payroll 1101—G. H. Viar, Part-Time Help 1102—Pitney Bowes Inc., Meter Rent 1103—Comet Moving & Storage, Ann. Comm 1104—Bossier & Assoc, Part-Time Help 1105—Ripleys Inc., Services 1106—A. B. Dick Co., Printing 1107—Colorado Badge Co., Ann. Comm 1108—The Hartnett Co., Supplies 1109—R. W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1110—Pitney Bowes Inc., Meter Rent 1111—E-Can Fire Co. Inc., Services

Ariount

•.

65.00 41.41 2.22 156.96 262.50 11.39 605.48 906.00 9.77 11.00 25.00 203.75 1,200.00 10.00 45.00 232.50 25.00 47.69 62.31 42.25 143.53 84.37 31.01 7.50 5.84 11.02 18.63 1,210.00 7.50 15.00 8.00 139.75 967.53 71.16 13.04 236.25 6.00 53.93 76.05 31.93 26.08 8.01 36.54 500.00 47.41 27.27 413.67 195.75 75.56 100.00 525.01 307.35 249.88 198.20 214.37 30.00 37.50 337.50 27.20 5.18 7.10 75.06 1,408.51 8.95 1.32 29.91

1977-78

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS

WARRANT Date 3-17-77 3-17-77 3-18-77 3-18-77 3-18-77 3-18-77 3-23-77 3-23-77 3-24-77 3-30-77 3-30-77 3-30-77 3-30-77 3-30-77 3-30-77 3-30-77 3-30-77 3-30-77 3-30-77 3-30-77 3-30-77 3-30-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 3-31-77 4- 1-77 4- 1-77 4- 1-77 4-4-77 4- 4-77 4- 4-77 4- 5-77 4- 5-77 4- 5-77 4- 6-77 4- 7-77 4- 7-77 4-11-77 4-11-77 4-11-77 4-12-77 4-13-77 4-13-77

No,

Favor of

ACCOVNTS—continued For

1112—Siebold Motor Co., G. M. Auto Exp 1113—K. W. Domme, Postage & Exp 1114—Void 1115—Kansas Masonic Home, Per-Capita Tax 1116—P. M. Shawnee Mission, Kansas Mason 1117—R. W. Domme, Postage & Exp 1118—R. W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1119—W. F. Mcintosh, G. M. Contingent 1120—F. S. Ecord, Comm. Exp 1121—A. O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 1122—D. L. Recob., Payroll 1123—D. R. Glenn, Payroll 1124—L. H. Wiant, Payroll 1125—E. W. Werner, Payroll 1126—W. F. Mcintosh, Payroll 1127—B. W. GraybiU, Payroll 1128—W. E. Montgomery, Payroll 1129—C. S. McGinness, Retirement 1130—K. N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1131—Kaw Valley State Bank, Emp. Withholding Taxes 1132—W. F. Mcintosh, Postage-Telephone ' 1133—F. T. Moore, Lecturer Exp. 1134—Shedd-Brown Co., Ann. Comm 1135—R. D. Walker, Ann. Comm 1136—Standard Printing, Adv. Procedings 1137—City of Wichita, Ann. Comm 1138—Community Facilities, Ann. Comm 1139—H. M. Helgerson Co., Ann. Comm 1140—G & G Catering Co., Ann. Comm 1141—Holiday Inn. Wichita, Ann. Comm 1142—Garten Music Co., Ann. Comm 1143—Jerry Garfield, Ann. Comm 1144—Theatrical Services Inc., Ann. Comm 1145—R. M. Fry Co., Ann. Comm 1146—Bossier & Asoc, Part-Time Help 1147—Capitol City Inc., Supplies .' 1148—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 1149—Southwestern Bell Co., Telephone 1150—Latta Wtiitlow Inc., Temple Repairs 1151—Midwestern Paper Co., Printing 1152—Addressograph-Multigraph, Supplies 1153—City of Topeka, Water 1154—Consolidated Mail Corp., Kansas Mason 1155—Ripley's Inc., Services 1156—Brown Trash Co., Services 1157—Cowdin Painting Co., Services 1158—C. L. Gilbert, Travel Exp; 1159—Ben B. Boyles, Travel Exp 1160—R. W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1161—C. H. Hoffmeister Co., Janitorial 1162—B. W. Graybill, Kansas Mason 1163—Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking 1164—Voided 1165—Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Blue Cross-Shield 1166—Univ. of Kansas, Youth Essay 1167—R. W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1168—Capitol Federal Savings, Savings Acct 1169—Ben B. Boyles, Officer Travel 1170—Robert W. Domme, Postal Meter 1171—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1172—Masonic Service Association, 1977 Dues 1173—W. F. Mcintosh, G. M. Auto Reserve 1974—A. O. Arnold, Jr., Telephone Exp 1175—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1176—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1177—A. O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll

Amount 6,015.20 400.00

....

119,990.00 875.00 150.00 1.88 4,400.00 326.00 427.24 305.74 260.75 200.20 224.12 188.30 47.08 47.08 175.00 175.00 962.14 40.85 34.00 1,094.36 379.11 2,930.66 266.00 610.00 36.05 8,259.06 4,530.16 128.75 60.00 316.83 153.75 262.05 39.99 47.41 241.98 416.40 29.50 52.79 12.73 414.08 5.18 10.00 3,445.00 119.30 345.77 53.50 486.00 250.00 45.00 1,441.74 500.00 22.25 1,700.00 88.51 350.00 5.75 2,224.89 266.26 35.67 19.61 6.00 427.24

r.f

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

ivVIarch

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—coniinuerf Date

No.

4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-14-77 4-19-77 4-19-77 4-19-77 4-19-77 4-19-77 4-19-77 4-19-77 4-19-77 4-20-77 4-21-77 4-21-77 4-21-77 4-21-77 4-21-77 4-22-77 4-22-77 4-22-77 4-26-77 4-28-77 4-28-77 4-28-77 4-28-77 4-28-77 4-28-77 4-28-77 4-28-77 4-28-77 4-28-77 4-29-77 4-29-77 4-29-77 4-29-77 4-29-77 5- 2-77 5- 2-77 5- 2-77 5- 2-77 5- 2-77 5- 2-77 5- 2-77 5- 2-77 5- 2-77 5- 2-77 5- 5-77

1178117911801181 11821183118411851186118711881189119011911192119311941195119611971198119912001201120112031204120512061207120812091210121112121213121412151216121712181219122012211222122312241225122612271228122912301231123212331234123512361237123812391240124112421243-

Favor of

For

- D . L. Recob, Payroll - D . R. Glenn, Payroll - L . H. . Wiant, Payroll - E . VV. Werner, Payroll —Bossier Asociates Inc., Contract Labor -K. P. & L., Heat & Electric -Graphic Arts Inc., Printing —Ripley's Inc., Services -Data Science Gorp., Computer Expenses - A . 13. Dick Co., Printing —Daily Republican Press, Ann. Communication —Macoy Masonic Supply Co., Resale Items -Wichita Club, Ann. Comm -Larcher Food Market, Ann. Comm -Asays Store Inc., Ann Comm —Decorative Decor. Inc., Ann Comm - R . & M Photography Shop, Ann Comm -Capital City Inc., Resale Items -Swank Printing, Printing -3-M Office Methods, Supplies - I . B. M. Corp., Supplies -Robert E. Vohs, Masonic Ed. Exp -Parsons Lodge No. 117, J. Earl Oden -Kansas Masonic Home, Theodore E. Glenn -Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason -Robert W. Domme, Postage -Chester L. Gilbert, Officer Travel -Ronald E. White, Ann. Comm —Robert M. Schroedcr, Ann. Gomm —Harvey L. Henderson, Ann. Comm -Ben B. Boyles, Officer Travel -Clay County Treasurer, G. M. Auto. Reserve —W. F. Mcintosh, Postage-Telephone -Louis Kresin, Officer Travel -Conference GM N. Amermica, 1977 Dues —Richard Haefele, Ann. Comm —L. D. Winegardner, Ann. Comm —Daily Republican Press, Kansas Mason —Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason -Earl M. Sitton, Ann. Comm -Kansas Emp. Security Fund., Unemployment Tax -Ks. Department Revenue, State Withholding -A. O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll - D . L. Recob., Payroll - D . R. Glenn, Payroll - L . H. Wiant, Payroll -Elton W. Werner, Payroll -Charles S. MeGinness, Retirement -Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement -Kaw Valley State Bank, Federal Taxes -Southwest Bell Telephone Co., Telephone -Durward C. Danielson, Ann. Gomm -Clifford A. Ramsey, Ann. Comm -Charles Hoffmeister Co., Janitorial -National Geographic, Subscription -Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking Fee -City of Topeka, Water -Standard-Hart Printing, Printing -Modern Office Methods, Office Supplies -Ripleys Inc., Services -KS Electric Supply Co., Supplies -Atchison Pattern Works, Bicentennial Markers -Capitol City Inc., Office Supplies -Bossier Assoc, Office Supplies -Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies -Nationwide Paper Co., Supplies

Amount 305.74 260.75 200.20 224.12 210.00 555.45 40.10 1.83 726.96 60.50 865.20 940.18 1,776.75 48.67 60.10 607.70 573.19 15.56 23.80 47.41 5.69 17.50 25.00 25.00 14.25 90.00 169.28 81.25 76.25 83.75 99.42 20.00 27.61 63.49 180.00 85.00 83.25 2,446.05 13.25 65.50 150.35 209.01 427.24 305.74 260.74 200.20 224.12 175.00 175.00 927.23 139.23 63.25 102.25 522.00 10.00 45.00 6.78 111.35 47.41 5.18 29.28 1,385.35 100.60 405.00 5.83 43.94

1977-78

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS

WARRANT ACCO'UNTS—continued Date 5- 2-77 5- 2-77 5- 2-77 5- 2-77 5- 3-77 5-10-77 5-11-77 5-11-77 5-12-77 5-12-77 5-12-77 5-12-77 5-12-77 5-12-77 5-12-77 5-12-77 5-12-77 5-12-77 5-12-77 5-12-77 5-12-77 5-13-77 5-16-77 5-17-77 5-17-77 5-18-77 5-20-77 5-20-77 5-23-77 5-23-77 5-24-77 5-24-77 5-24-77 5-24-77 5-25-77 5-25-77 5-25-77 5-25-77 5-26-77 5-26-77 5-26-77 5-26-77 5-26-77 5-26-77 5-26-77 5-26-77 5-26-77 5-26-77 5-27-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 5-31-77 6- 1-77

No.

Favor o£

For

1244- -Donella Glenn, Refund BC&BS 1245- -Brown Trash Service, Services 1246- -Robert W. Domme, Postage 1247- -Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1248- -William F. McInto.sh, Auto Reserve 1249- -Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1250- -Chester L. Gilbert, Masonic Education 1251- -Kansas Farm Bureau, Accounting 1252- -A. O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 1253- - p . L. Recob., Payroll 1254- -Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 1255- -Lilliam H. Wiant, Payroll 1256- -Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1257- -K.P. & L., Heat & Electric 1258- -Swank Printing Co., Printing 1259- -Donaldson Jewelers, Engraving 1260- -Hall Lithograph Co., Printing 1261- -Graphic Arts, Printing 1262- -Data Science Corp., Computer 1263- -Capitol City Inc., Office Supplies 1264- -Elliott's Inc., Lock Service 1265- -Allen F. Gerye, Miscellaneous 1266- -City of Topeka, Miscellaneous 1267- -Robert W. Domme, Postage 1268- -Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1269- - F . Warren Starns, Oftficers Travel 1270- -William F. Mcintosh, Postage & Telephone 1271- -Kansas Masonic Home, Miscellaneous 1272- -Postmaster Shawnee Mission, Postage. Ks Mason 1273- -Robert D. Marsh, Miscellaneous 1274- -Nat'] Post Office Directory, Miscellaneous 1275- -Ben W. Graybill, Kansas Mason 1276- -Daily Republican, Kansas Mason 1277- -Ralph D. Walker, Telephone 1278- -William E. Montgomery, Officer Travel 1279- -Chester L. Gilbert, Officer Travel 1280- - W . Nolan Artz, Officer Travel 1281- -Richard D. Kelsey, Masonic Education 1282- -Capitol Fed. Savings, Charity Fund 1283- -Kaw Valley State Bank, Youth Essay 1284- -A. O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 1285- - D . L. Recob, Payroll 1286- - D . R. Glenn, Payroll 1287- - L . H. Wiant, Payroll 1288- - E . W. Werner, Payroll 1289- - C . S. McGinness, Retirement 1290- -K. N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1291- - K a w Valley State Bank, Payroll Taxes 1292- —E. F . D. Express, Express 1293- —Brown Tree Service, Trash Service 1294- - C i t y of Topeka, Water 1295- —Topeka Engraving, Ann. Proceedings 1296- —Ripleys Inc., Services 1297- —Commercial Photographs, Ann. Proceedings 1298- —Standard-Hart Printing, Printing 1299- —Donaldson Jewelers, Engraving 1300- —A. B. Dick Co., Repair Equipment 1301- —Nationwide Papers, Supplies 1302- -I.B.M. Corp., Services 1303- —Capitol City Inc., Supplies 1304- —Modem Office Methods, Supplies 1305- —Southwestern Bell Co., Telephone 1308- —Midwestern Conf. Masonic Education, 1977 Dues 1307- —W. F. Mcintosh, Auto Reserve 1308- —Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking 1309- —Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitor Services

Amount 100.52 10.00 90.00 8.75 168.80 2.25 116.54 280.00 427.24 305.74 260.75 200.20 224.12 412.97 5.00 13.66 70.38 80.42 1,678.19 56.74 6.21 85.00 25.00 350.00 2.00 392.73 55.68 25.00 850.00 25.00 9.50 250.00 2,446.05 336.25 73.75 101.97 47.50 115.97 9,482.50 112.50 427.24 305.74 260.75 200.20 224.12 175.00 175.00 927.22 4.88 10.00 8.38 59.20 5.18 3.11 230.79 13.41 75.14 - 29.36 35.94 5.48 49.95 114.54 150.99 159.16 45.00 234.62

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

Iilarch

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continued Date 6- 7-77 6- 7-77 6- 8-77 6-10-77 6-10-77 6-13-77 6-13-77 6-13-77 6-13-77 6-13-77 6-13-77 6-13-77 6-14-77 6-14-77 6-14-77 6-14-77 6-14-77 6-14-77 6-14-77 6-15-77 6-15-77 6-15-77 6-15-77 6-15-77 6-17-77 6-17-77 6-20-77 6-20-77 6-22-77 6-22-77 6-22-77 6-22-77 6-24-77 6-24-77 6-27-77 6-27-77 6-27-77 6-27-77 6-27-77 6-27-77 6-27-77 6-28-77 6-28-77 6-28-77 6-28-77 6-28-77 6-28-77 6-28-77 6-28-77 6-28-77 6-28-77 6-28-77 6-28-77 6-28-77 6-29-77 6-29-77 6-30-77 6-30-77 6-30-77 7-01-77 7-01-77 7-05-77 7-07-77 7-07-77 7-08-77 7-12-77

No.

Favor of

For

1310—Master Charge, G/S Expenses 1311—Master Charge, G/S Expenses 1312—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1313—W. Nolan Artz, Officer Travel 1314—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1315—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1316—A. O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 1317—D. L. Recob, Payroll 1318—D. H. Glenn, Payroll 1319—L. H. Wiant, Payroll 1320—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1321—Shawnee Co. Treas., 1976 Property Tax 2nd Half 1322—K.P. & L., Heat & Lights 1323—Data Science Corp., Kansas Mason 1324—A. B. Dick Co., Service Contract 1325—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 1326—RayCo Inc., Supplies 1327—Graphic Arts Inc., Printmg 1328—ConsoUdated Mailing, Kansas Mason 1329—Pitney-Bowes Inc., Postage Meter 1330—Robert W. Domme, Kansas Mason 1331—Kansas Masonic Foundation, Miscellaneous 1332—Oscar D. Smith, Kansas Mason 1333—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 1334—Robert W. Domme, Postage 1335—Robert W. Domme, Ks. Mason 1336—George E. Gustafson, GLO Travel 1337—W. F. Mcintosh, CM Expenses 1338—W. F . Mcintosh, GM Tele. & Postage 1339—Chester L. Gilbert, GLO Travel 1340—Myron Green Cafeteria, COA Lunches 1341—W. Nolan Artz, GLO Travel 1342—Robert W. Domme, Ks. Mason . . ! 1343—Bossier Associates, Payroll 1344—Ripley's Inc., Cleaning 1345—Swank Printing, Printing 1346—Nationwide Papers, Supplies 1347—Southwestern Bell, Telephone • 1348—Brown Trash Service, Trash 1349—Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking Fee 1350—Robert W. Domme, Ks. Mason 1351—City of Topeka, Water 1352—Standard - Hart Co., Laws Masonry 1353—Albert O. Arnold, Jr. Payroll 1354—David L. Recob, Payroll 1355—Donella R. Glenn,PayroU 1356—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll ;... 1357—W. F. Mcintosh, GM Allowance 1358—W. E.. Montgomery, GT Allowance . . . . . . . ' . 1359—Ben W. Graybill, Editor Allowance 1360—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 1361—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1362—Kaw Valley Bank, Payroll Taxes 1363—Top Plaza Club, Inc., PGM Lunches 1364—Capitol Federal, Savings 1365—Lemon Plumbing Co., Repairs 1366—Misco-Design Inc., Supplies •. 1367—James O. Foster, GLO Travel 1368—Charles Hoffmeister, Janitor Work 1369—Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Policy 1370—Robert W. Domme, Ks. Mason 1371—Master Charge, GS Allowance 1372—Muriel Cunningham, Postage Refund 1373—Ben W. Graybill, Editor Expenses 1374—Richard D. Overton, Masonic Education Conference . . . 1375—K.P. & L., Electric

Amount 97.23 5.89 44.47 41.75 25.88 35.00 427.24 305.74 260.75 200.20 224.12 2.688.93 104.64 772.18 478.17 47.41 9.16 17.23 410.69 38.82 21.75 25.00 90.18 75.30 300.00 10.50 22.00 139.98 50.73 81.97 26.82 55.87 27.50 106.31 5.18 7.00 55.89 19.82 10.00 45.00 5.50 6.00 ].,526.58 427.24 305.74 260.75 200.20 188.30 47.07 47.07 175.00 175.00 899.12 169.92 :i,290.63 172.73 13.12 142.49 234.32 .1,375.14 12.00 17.81 2.00 452.28 93.50 150.80

1977-78

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS

W A R R A N T ACCOUNTS—continued Date

No,

Favor of

For

7-12-77 1376—Pantagraph Press, List of Lodges 7-12-77 1377—Bossier Associates, Payroll 7-12-77 1378—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 7-12-77 1379—Capital City Inc., Supplies 1-12-77 1380—Ks. State Univ., Youth Essay 7-12-77 1381—Lyle Baker Agency, Insurance 7-12-77 1382—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 7-12-77 1383—David L. Recob, Payroll 7-12-77 1384—DoneUa R. Glenn, Payroll 7-12-77 1385—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 7-12-77 1386—Robert W. Domme, Ks. Mason 7-18-77 1387—Grand Lodge Colorado, GS Allowance 7-15-77 1388—Robert W. Domme, Ks. Mason 7-15-77 1389—Kansas Masonic Home, Refund BC & BS 7-18-77 1390—American Petrofina Co., GS Allowance 7-18-77 1391—Shawnee Post Office, Ks. Mason 7-18-77 1392—Order DeMolay, Youth 7-18-77 1393—International Jobs Dau., Youth 7-18-77 1394—Rainbow for Girls, Youth 7-18-77 1395—Grand Lodge Indiana, Masonic Education 7-20-77 1396—Ks Masonic Foundation, Donation 7-20-77 1397—AAA Auto Club of Ks., GS Allowance 7-22-77 1398—Ks. Department Revenue, Payroll Taxes 7-22-77 1399—Ks. Employ. Security Fund, Unemployment Taxes 7-22-77 1400—W. F . Mcintosh, GM Expenses 7-25-77 1401—Southwestern Bel! Co., Telephone 7-25-77 1402—Bossier Associates, Payroll 7-26-77 1403—Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking Fees 7-26-77 1404—Brown Trash Co., Trash 7-26-77 1405—Shrake Electric Co., Supplies 7-26-77 1406—Daily Republican, Ks. Mason 7-26-77 1407—Ripley's Inc., Cleaning 7-26-77 1408—Kansas Farm Bureau, Accounting 7-26-77 1409—RayCo Inc., Vacuum Cleaner 7-26-77 1410—Day-Timers Inc., Supplies 7-26-77 1411—Heifner Nurseries, Tree Care 7-26-77 1 4 1 2 - S t a n d a r d - Hart Co., Cipher Books 7-26-77 1413—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 7-26-77 1414—Richard Reaser Co., A/C Repairs 7-29-77 1415—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 7-29-77 1416—David L. Recob, Payroll 7-29-77 1417—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 7-29-77 1418—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 7-29-77 1419—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 7-29-77 1420—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 7-29-77 1421—Kaw Valley State Bank, Payroll Taxes 7-29-77 1422—Robert W. Domme, Postage 7-29-77 1423—Robert W. Domme, Ks. Mason 7-27-77 1424—W. F . Mcintosh, Postage & Tel 8-02-77 1425—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitor 8-08-77 1426—Roadway Express, Express 8-09-77 1427—Robert W. Domme, Ks. Mason 8-09-77 1428—Master Charge, GS Expenses 8-11-77 1429—Chester L. Gilbert, GLO Tvl-Tel 8-11-77 1430—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 8-11-77 1431—Kansas Farm Bureau, Accounting 8-11-77 1432—Midwestern Paper Co., Stationary 8-11-77 1433—Graphic Arts Printing 8-11-77 1434—Crane & Co. Inc., Maint. Contract 8-11-77 1435—Bossier Assoc, Labor Contract 8-11-77 1436—R. W. Fry Co., Inc., Supplies 8-11-77 1437—Consolidated Mailing Corp., Ks. Mason 8-11-77 1438—IBM Corp., Inc., Supplies 8-11-77 1439—K.P. & L., Electric 8-11-77 1440—AAA of Kansas, GS Expenses 8-11-77 1441—City of Topeka, Water

Amount 495.59 70.88 47.41 8.11 800.00 979.00 427.24 305.74 260.75 200.20 4.75 103.00 2.01 56.22 70.93 500.00 1,000.00 300.00 300.00 12.00 25.00 34.00 203.87 91.61 152.62 84.74 159.98 45.00 10.00 33.53 2,446.05 5.18 280.00 186.30 8.42 67.28 3,912.19 18.89 122.40 427.24 805.74 260.75 200.20 175.00 175.00 800.82 850.00 5.63 56.55 234.62 21.71 72.50 19.57 52.39 8.25 560.00 77.21 6.69 120.06 159.98 88.80 411.53 18.63 255.65 35.00 10.56

March

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continued Date

No.

Favor of

For

8-11-77 1442—A. B. Dick Co., Printing 8-11-77 1443—Data Science Corp., Computer 8-11-77 1444—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 8-11-77 1445—David L. Hecob, Payroll 8-11-77 1446—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 8-11-77 1447—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 8-12-77 1448—Robert W. Domme, Ks. Mason 8-15-77 1449—Robert W. Domme, Postage 8-15-77 1450—Robert W. Domme, Ks. Mason 8-16-77 1451—Modern Office Methods, Supplies 8-16-77 1452—IBM Corp, Inc., Supplies 8-16-77 1453—Data Science Corp., Computer 8-16-77 1454—Business Envelope Manufacturers, Supplies 8-19-77 1455—Washburn University, Youth Essay 8-19-77 1456—Kansas Tiirnpike Authority, GS Expenses 8-19-77 1457—FINA Inc., CS Expenses 8-19-77 1458—Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Telephone 8-22-77 1459—Robert W. Domme, Postage ' 8-22-77 1460—Robert W. Domme, Ks. Mason 8-23-77 1461—Cecil S. Carter, Lecturer 8-23-77 1462—Frank T. Moore, Lecturer 8-24-77 1463—Earl S. Sitton, Lecturer 8-24-77 1464—C. W. Sills, Lecturer 8-24-77 1465—Harvey L. Henderson, Lecturer 8-24-77 1466—C. Travis Spencer, Lecturer 8-24-77 1467—William F. Mcintosh, CM Auto Res 8-24-77 1468—Durward Danielson, Lecturer 8-24-77 1469—L. D. Winegardner, Lecturer 8-24-77 1470—Ronald E. White, Lecturer 8-24-77 1471—A. FrankUn Baldwin, Lecturer 8-25-77 1472—L. Glen Jenkins, Lecturer ! 8-26-77 1473—Robert M. Schroeder, Lecturer 8-26-77 1474—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 8-29-77 1475—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 8-29-77 1476—David L. Recob, Payroll . , 8-29-77 1477—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 8-29-77 1478—Kaw Valley State Bank & Trust, Taxes 8-29-77 1479—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 8-29-77 1480—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 8-29-77 1481—A. B. Dick Co., Supplies 8-29-77 1482—Bossier Associates, Labor Contract 8-29-77 1483—Ripleys Inc., Printing 8-29-77 1484—Midwestern Paper Co., Stationery 8-29-77 1485—City of Topeka, Water 8-20-77 1486—Nationwide Papers, Inc., Stationery 8-29-77 1487—Robert W. Domme, Ks. Mason 8-30-77 1488—Master Charge, GS Expenses 8-30-77 1489—Chuck Hoffmeister,Janitor 8-31-77 1490—K.P. & L., Electric 8-31-77 1491—Chester L. Gilbert, GLO Travel 9- 1-77 1492—Capital Services Inc., A. B. Dick Copy Mach 9- 6-77 1493—Robert Domme, Postage 9- 6-77 1494—Victory Life Ins. Company, Parking Fee 9- 6-77 1495—Brown Trash Co., Trash Service 9- 8-77 1496—Clifford A. Ramsey, Lecturer 9- 9-77 1497—Steve Smith Camera Co., Masonic Education 9- 9-77 1498—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 9-12-77 1499—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 9-13-77 1500—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 9-13-77 1501—David L. Recob, Payroll 9-13-77 1502—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 9-13-77 1503—PETROFINA Inc., Gr. Sec'y Alowance 9-13-77 1504—Ben B. Boyles, Gr. Officer Travel 9-13-77 1505—Standard - Hart Printing, 1977 Proceedings 9-13-77 1506—Flye Machine Shop, Equipment Repair 9-13-77 1507—Modern Office Methods, Copy Machine Supp 9-13-77 1508—Pitney Bowes Inc. Meter Rent Postage

Amount

43.19 !599.47 427.24 305.74 260.75 200.20 65.00 .350.00 37.50 24.43 60.65 15.11 196.25 800.00 8.90 30.89 68.74 300.00 25.12 51.50 22.50 29.19 67.50 97.34 37.53 404.90 19.59 67.92 18.63 52.28 69.37 49.02 260.75 427.24 305.74 200.20 800.82 175.00 175.00 76.18 72.91 5.69 38.81 6.00 25.88 8.25 23.69 234.62 241.72 56.90 77.94 310.00 45.00 10.00 77.32 15.42 200.13 4.25 426.92 305.74 258.38 68.21 40.00 £,,469.77 16.48 47.41 119.03

1977-78

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—conimued Date 9-13-77 9-13-77 9-13-77 9-13-77 9-13-77 9-13-77 9-13-77 9-13-77 9-16-77 9-19-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-20-77 9-21-77 9-23-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 9-30-77 10-03-77 10-03-77 10-03-77 10-03-77 10-03-77 10-03-77 10-03-77 10-03-77 10-03-77 10-03-77 10-03-77 10-03-77 10-06-77 10-06-77 10-06-77 10-06-77 10-06-77 10-11-77 10-12-77

No.

Favor of

For

1509—Bossier Associates, Labor Contract 1510—Craphic Arts Inc., Printing Art Work 1511—Capitol City Inc., Office Supplies 1512—A. B. Dick Co., Office Equipment 1513—Acldressograph Co., Equipment Repair 1514—Data Science Corp., Computer 1515—Commercial Photo's Inc., Gr. Sec'y. Allowance 1516—Neosho Community College, Youth Essay 1517—Kansas Turnpike Authority, Gr. Sec'y Allowance 1518—Earl M. Sitton, Ritualistic Comm 1519—J. C. Darling Co., Stationary Supplies 1520—Chester L. Gilbert, Gr. Officer Travel 1521—Ben B. Boyles, Gr. Officer Travel 1522—Otis Elevator Co., Equipment Repair 1523—Ripleys Inc., Printing Supplies 1524—RayCo Inc., Cleaning Supplies 1525—A. B. Dick Co., Office Suijplies 1526—Bossier Associates, Labor Contract 1527—Midwestern Paper Co., Printing Supplies 1528—Pitney Bowes Inc., Postage Meter 1529—Postmaster Shawnee Mission, Kansas Mason 1530—William F . Mcintosh, Postage & Telephone 1531—Daily Republican, Kansas Mason 1532—Robert Domme, Postage 1533—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1534—Chester L. Gilbert, Gr. Officer Travel 1535—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 1536—David L. Rccob, Payroll 1537—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 1538—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1539—William F. Mcintosh, Payroll 1540—Ben W. Graybill, Payroll 1541—William E. Montgomery, Payroll 1542—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 1543'—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1544—Ben B. Boyles, Gr. Officers Travel 1545—Kaw Valley State Bank, Quartely Taxes Payroll 1546—Southwestern Bell Co., Telephone 1547—I.B.M. Corp., Office Supplies 1548—Capital Service Inc., Rental Copy Machine 1549—Standard - Hart Company, Printing 1550—Ben W. Graybill, Allowance KS Mason 1551—Data Science Corp., Computer KS Mason 1552—City of Topeka, Water Dept 1553—Thomas City Hist. Society, Memory C. C. Curtiss 1554—W. F. Mcintosh, Auto Reserve 1555—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitorial Service 1556—Claude E. Brown, Masonic Education 1557—Kansas Power & Light,Electric 1558—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 1559—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 1560-Bossier Associates Inc., Labor 1561—Consolidated Mail Inc., Kansas Mason 1562—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1563—Blue Cross & Shield, Health Care Plan 1564—Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking Fee 1565—Master Charge, Gr.~ Sec'y Allowance 1566—Brown Trash , Service, Trash Service 1567—Midwestern Paper Co., Supphes 1 5 6 8 - C o n f . Gr. Sec'y N.A., Conference Dues 1978 1569—MaCoy Supply Co., Resale Items 1570—Crane & Co. Inc., Repair Typewriter 1571—Graphic Arts Inc., Art Work 1572—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 1573—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1574—Wolfes Commercial, Art Work

Amount 174.15 10.50 30.78 103.50 29.36 97.77 28.98 200.00 15.40 61.50 12.68 58.70 75.00 31.60 5.18 33.93 73.53 159.98 46.58 38.82 1,000.00 55.65 2,446.05 300.00 3.36 84.45 425.92 305.74 258.38 200.13 188.30 47.08 47.08 175.00 175.00 17.50 835.92 56.61 46.16 77.94 184.05 503.03 645.53' 16.81 25.00 341.18 234.62 24.08 166.03 85.30 32.60 135.68 410.52 12.50 1,290.81 45.00 77.53 10.00 402.62 63.75 686.83 15.53 22.82 5.11 70.50 10.35

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

WARRANT ACCOVNTS—continued Date 10-13-77 10-13-77 10-13-77 10-13-77 10-13-77 10-13-77 10-17-77 10-17-77 10-17-77 10-19-77 10-19-77 10-19-77 10-21-77 10-21-77 10-21-77 10-21-77 10-21-77 10-21-77 10-21-77 10-25-77 10-26-77 10-26-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-28-77 10-31-77 10-31-77 10-21-77 10-31-77 10-31-77 10-31-77 10-31-77 10-31-77 10-31-77 10-31-77 10-31-77 10-31-77 10-31-77 10-31-77 11-02-77 11-03-77 11-08-77 11-15-77 11-15-77 11-15-77 11-15-77 11-15-77 11-15-77 11-15-77 11-15-77 11-15-77 11-15-77 11-15-77 11-15-77 11-15-77

No.

Favor of

For

1575—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 1576—David L. Becob, Payroll 1S77—Donella H. Glenn, Payroll 1578—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1579—Bipleys Inc., Shop Bags 1580—A. B. Dick Co., Copy Machine Paper 1581—A. B. Dick Co., Printing Supplies 1582—Bossier Associates Inc., Labor 1583—Whiteleys Inc., Equipment Repair 1584—Parsons Lodge No. 117, Masonic Education 1585—Bobert Domme, Kansas Mason 1586—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1587—Kansas Turnpike Auth., Gr. Sec'y Allowance 1588—Southwestern Bell Co., Telephone 1589—I.B.M. Corp., Inc., SuppUes 1590—Finney Chapter 359 OES, Masonic Education 1591—KS Employment Sec. Fund, Unemployment Tax 1592—KS Department Revenue, State Withholding Tax 1593—G.S.C., Inc., Masonic Education 1594—Chester L. Gilbert, Postage/Telephone/Tvl. , : 1595—Robert Domme, Postage Meter 1596—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason ; 1597—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll . . .' 1598—David L. Recob, Payroll 1599—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 1600—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll ^ 1601—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 1602—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1603—Kaw Valley State Bank, Payroll Taxes Federal 1604—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 1605—1. B. M. Corp., Inc., Supplies 1606—Standard - Hart Company, Resale Items 1607—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 1608—William F. Mcintosh, G.M. Auto Reserve 1609—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1610—William F. Mcintosh, Postage/Telephone 1611—Kansas Power & Light Co., Steam/Electric 1612—City of Topeka, Water 1613—Bossier Associates Inc., Labor 1614—Standard - Hart Company, Resale Items 1615—Nationwide Papers Inc., Supplies 1616—A. B. Dick Co., Copy Machine Paper 1617—Catjitol City Inc., Supplies 1618—Brown Trash Co., Trash Service 1619—Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking Fee 1620—Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine Rental 1621—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Telephone 1622—Petrofina Inc., Gr. Sec'y Allowance 1623—Master Charge, Gr. Sec'y Allowance 1624—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitor Service 1625—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1626—Mrs. Jack Cain, Equipment Repair 1627—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1628—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 1629—David L. Recob, Payroll 1630—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 1631—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1632—Royal Cleaners, Flag Repair 1633—Shrake Electric, Equipment Repair 1634—Bossier Associates, Contract Labor 1635—Ripley's Inc., Shop Rags 1636—Standard - Hart Co., Resale Items 1637—Capital City Inc., Supplies 1638—Graphic Arts, Art Work 1639—Kansas Electric Co., Supplies 1640—The Hartnett Company, Resale Items

Amount 452.92 305.74 258.38 200.13 5.18 38.81 44.02 139.73 86.94 9.98 10.75 39.99 5.65 89.21 37.36 15.00 26.68 188.9^ 15.73 159.12 350.00 10.16 425.92 305.74 258.38 200.13 175.00 175.00 800.82 6.59 37.36 139.68 9.30 107.15 25.50 38.44 334.51 8.34 153.91 236.04 66.55 40.83 14.39 10.00 45.00 77.94 6.02 21.81 26.08 234.62 6.50 17.50 10.00 425.92 305.74 258.38 200.13 4.14 74.87 139.73 8.88 59.73 9.73 1.81 66.13 1,425.89

1977-78

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continued Date

No.

Favor of

For

11-15-77 1641—Postmaster Shawnee Mission, Kansas Mason 11-15-77 1642—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 11-15-77 1643—Petrofina Inc., Gr. Sec'y. Allowance 11-18-77 1644—Ks. Twnpike Auth., Gr. Secy's. Allowance 11-23-77 1645—William F. Mcintosh, Gr. Master Expenses 11-23-77 1646—Robert Domme, Postage 11-23-77 1647—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 11-28-77 1648—Southwest Bell Tele. Co., Telephone 11-28-77 - 1649—Ben W. Graybill, Kansas Mason 11-28-77 1650—Daily Republican, Kansas Mason 11-28-77 1651—A. B. Dick Co., Supplies 11-28-77 1652—Bossier Associates, Contract Labor 11-28-77 1653—Standard - Hart Co., Resale Items 11-28-77 1654—Nationwide Paper Co., Supplies 11-28-77 1655—Lyle M. Baker Agency, Insurance 11-28-77 1656—Macoy Inc., Resale Items 11-28-77 1657—I.B.M. Corp., Equipment Repair 11-28-77 1658—Midwestern Paper Co., SuppHes 11-28-77 1659—G. G. Tauber Co., Supplies 11-28-77 1660—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 11-28-77 1661—David L. Recob, Payroll 11-28-77 1662—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 11-28-77 1663—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 11-28-77 1664—Charles S. McGuinness, Retirement 11-28-77 1665—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 11-28-77 1666—Kaw Valley State Bank, Payroll Taxes 11-28-77 1667—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 11-28-77 1668—Brown Refuse Co., Trash Service 11-28-77 1669—Victory Life Insurance Co., Parking Fee 11-28-77 1670—Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine Rental 11-30-77 1671—Church Hoffmeister, Janitor Service 11-30-77 1672—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 11-30-77 1673—City of Topeka, Water 11-30-77 1674—Ks Historical Society, Library 11-30-77 1675—Master Charge, Gr. Sec'y. Allowance 12-01-77 1676—Robert Domme, Postmaster, Bulk Mail Permit 12-07-77 1677—Robert Domme, Postmaster, Kansas Mason 12-14-77 1678—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 12-14-77 1679—David L. Recob, Payroll ' 12-14-77 1680—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 12-14-77 1681—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 12-14-77 1682—Petrofina Inc., Gr. Seo'y. Allowance 12-14-77 1683—R. L. Polk Co., Library 12-14-77 1684—Lyle M. Baker Agency, Insurance 12-14-77 1685—Data Science Corp., Computer 12-14-77 1686—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 12-14-77 1687—Kansas Farm Bureau, Accounting Service 12-14-77 1 6 8 8 ^ S h r a k e Electric Company, Equipment Repair 12-14-77 1689—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 12-14-77 1690—Treasurer Shawnee County, Real Estate Taxes 12-14-77 1691—Kansas Power & Light Co., Heating Fuel 12-14-77 1692—ConsoUdated Mailing Corp., Kansas Mason 12-14-77 1693—Kolarik Bookbinding Co., 1977 Procedings 12-14-77 1694—Graphic Arts Inc., Art Work 12-14-77 1695—R. W. Fry Co., Supplies 12-14-77 1696—Ripley's Inc., Shop Rags 12-14-77 1697—Bossier Asociates Inc., Contract Labor 12-14-77 1698—Round Table Chapter Demolay, Donation 12-14-77 1699—Hiawatha Lodge No. 35, Masonic Education 12-14-77 1700—Robert Domme, Postmaster, Postage Meter 12-14-77 1701—Robert Domme, Postmaster, Kansas Mason 12-15-77 1702—Kansas Turnpike Authority, Gr. Sec'y. Allowance 12-16-77 1703—Robert Domme, Postmaster, Kansas Mason 12-17-77 1704—Myron Green Cafe, Masonic Education 12-19-77 1705—Chester L. Gilbert, Gr. Off. Travel 12-19-77 1706—Ben B. Boyles, Gr. Officer Travel

Amount 1,000.00 8.25 80.81 8.00 209.21 300.00 6.61 94.09 331.11 2,446.05 97.34 174.16 63.01 87.91 436.00 40.02 201.83 31.65 202.35 425.92 305.74 258.38 200.13 175.00 175.00 800.82 1.00 10.00 45.00 77.94 234.62 3.40 7.66 6.21 141.04 40.00 64.80 425.92 305.74 258.38 200.13 58.85 15.00 5.00 772.92 • 181.49 560.00 ' 228.58 51.63 2,981.25 601.17 409.23 185.30 43.57 88.65 5.18 97.20 20.00 20.00 300.00 68.75 10.05 22.25 46.17 123.04 56.31

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continue<i Date 12-19-77 12-22-77 12-22-77 12-22-77 12-22-77 12-22-77 12-22-77 12-22-77 12-22-77 12-22-77 12-22-77 12-22-77 12-23-77 12-29-77 12-29-77 12-29-77 12-29-77 12-29-77 12-29-77 12-29-77 12-29-77 12-29-77 12-29-77 12-29-77 12-29-77 12-29-77 12-30-77 12-30-77 1-03-78 1-03-78 1-03-78 1-03-78 1-04-78 1-06-78 1-09-78 1-09-78 1-10-78 1-10-78 1-11-78 1-11-78 1-12-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-13-78 1-16-78 1-16-78 1-16-78 1-18-78 1-18-78 1-18-78 1-18-78 1-18-78 1-23-78 1-24-78

No.

Favor of

For

1707—Addresograph-Multigraph, Supplies 1708—Robert Domme, Postmaster, Kansas Mason 1709—David L. Recob, Christmas Bonus 1710—Donella R. Glenn, Christmas Bonus 1711—Lilliam H. Wiant, Christmas Bonus 1712—Nationwide Papers, Printing 1713—Standard - Hart Co., Printing 1714—Capitol City Inc., SuiJphes 1715—Pitney-Bowes Inc., Postage Meter Rent 1716—Midwestern Paper Co., Printing 1717—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Telephone 1718—Macoy Supply Co., Resale Items 1719—William F. Mcintosh, Postage/Telephone 1720—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 1721—David L. Hecob,Payroll 1722—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 1723—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1724—William F. Mcintosh, Payroll 1725—Ben W. Graybill. Payroll . ." 1726—William E. Montgomery, Payroll 1727—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement • 1728—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1729—Kaw Valley State Bank, Withholding Taxes 1730—K.P. & L., Electric '. 1731—Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine Rental 1732—^Bossier Associates, Contract Labor 1733—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1734—Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Health Care Plan 1735—Victory Life Insurance, Parking 1736—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1737—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitor Service 1738—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1739—Brown Trash Service, Trash 1740—Conference GM/GS North America, Dues 1741—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1742—Paul B. Heyman, Masonic Education 1743—Kaw Valley State Bank, Sawngs 1744—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1745—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1746—Grand Secretary Conference, Fees 1747—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1748—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 1749—David L. Recob, Payroll 1750—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 1751—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1752—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1753—City of Topeka, Water 1754—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 1755—K.P. & L., Electric 1756—Nationwide Papers, Supplies 1757—A. B. Dick Co., Supplies 1758—Ripleys Inc., Shop Rags 1759—Ronald E. White, Lecturer Fee 1760—C. W. Sills, Lecturer Fee 1761—Robert M. Schroeder, Lecturer Fee 1762—Gas Service Company, Heating Fuel 1763—Void 1764—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1765—Robert Domme, Postage Meter 1766—State Kansas Unemployment, Unemployment Taxes 1767—State of Kansas Withholding, Withholding Taxes 1768—Internal Revenue Service, Withholding Taxes 1769—Piping Contractors, Gas Furnace 1770—William F . Mcintosh, Auto Reserve 1771—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1772—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings

Ajnount 2.97 5.50 20.00 20.00 20.00 70.88 23.68 12.11 42.44 92.69 75.68 58.91 36.54 425.92 305.74 258.38 200.13 188.30 47.08 47.08 175.00 175.00 842.94 100.67 77.94 164.03 15.61 1,632.78 45.00 224-12 248;30 J;,550.00 10.00 200.00 8.00 11.41 100,000.00 16.50 50,344.00 42.00 77,071.00 424.82 304.88 257.74 200.13 223.56 6.00 24.88 83.74 149.22 40.81 5.18 30.00 62.75 28.50 6.42 23,389.00 350.00 3.90 206.28 146.35 9,077.00 139.25 20.75 35,000.00

1977-78

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS

WARRANT Date 1-25-78 1-25-78 1-25-78 1-25-78 1-25-78 1-25-78 1-25-78 1-25-78 1-25-78 1-25-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-30-78 1-31-78 1-31-78 1-31-78 1-31-78 1-31-78 1-31-78 1-31-78 1-31-78 1-31-78 1-31-78 1-31-78 2-01-78

No.

Favor of

ACCOVNTS—concluded For

1773—PETRO Fina Inc., Gr. Sec'y Allowance 1774—KTA Authority, Gr. Sec'y Allowance 1775—Chester L. Gilbert, Gr. Officer Travel 1776—Cecil S. Carter, Lecturer Fee 1777—A; Franklin Baldwin, Lecturer Fee 1978—Robert Schroeder, Lecturer Fee 1779—C. W. Sills, Lecturer Fee 1780—L. Glen Jenkins, Lecturer Fee 1781—Frank T. Moore, Lecturer Fee 1782—Ronald E. White, Lecturer Fee 1783—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., PayroU 1784—David L. Recob, Payroll 1785—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 1786 Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1787—Elton W. Werner, PayroU 1788—Charles S. McGuiness, Retirement 1789—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1790 Kaw Valley State Bank, Payroll Taxes 1791—Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine Rental 1792—A. B. Dick Co., Printing Supplies 1793—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 1794—City of Topeka, Water 1795—RayCo Inc., Janitor Supplies 1796—Capitol City Inc., Printing 1797—Nationwide Papers Co., Supplies 1798—Standard - Hart Co., Printing 1799—K.P. & L., Heating 1800—Soiithwestem Bell Co., Telephone 1801—Q. C. Correspondence Circle, Library 1802—Macoy Publishing/Supply Co., GM Apron 1803—Ben W. Graybill, Editor Expenses 1804—Cecil S. Carter, Lecturer Fee 1805—William F. Mcintosh, Telephone/Postage 1806—Frank T. Moore, Lecturer Fee 1807—Dur\vard C. Danielson, Lecturer Fee 1808—Elmer Anderson, Committee Allowance 1809—James W. Robbins, Committee Allowance 1810—Orville P. Jackson, Committee Allowance 1811—Brown Trash Service, Trash 1812—Victory Life Insurance Co., Parking 1813—Robert Schroeder, Lecturer Fee 1814—C. W. Sills, Lecturer Fee 1815—Ronald E. White, Lecturer Fee 1816—Robert Domme, Postmaster, Kansas Mason 1817—George Washington Memorial, Donation 1818—King Travel Agency, GM/GS Conference 1819—William F. Mcintosh, GM/GS Conference 1820—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., GM/GS Conference 1821—Chester L. Gilbert, GM/GS Conference 1822—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Sec'y Allowance 1823—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitor Services 1824—Postmaster Shawnee Mission, Kansas Mason

Amount 25.60 4.55 115.21 66.02 151.92 56.00 53.90 35.00 40.75 49.75 424.82 304.88 257.74 200.13 223.56 175.00 175.00 927.35 77.94 69.12 77.21 8.45 180.06 , 179.16 26.41 89.38 7.77 122.80 15.00 236.35 319.90 36.49 48.40 75.75 106.25 15.43 21.28 18.50 10.00 45.00 42.50 53.35 33.25 3.25 1,200.00 652:00 600.00 274.00 274.00 3,126.25 228.94 1,000.00

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PROFICIENCY CERTinCATES FOR 1977-78 Indicates Lodges with membership under 500. Lodge No. 3 Angell, Vincent J . — " B " Card, Donald C , J r . — " B " Angell, Gilbert M . — " B " Hall, Ralph S.—"A," " M " Dishman, William N . — " B " Taylor, Delbert W . — " U " Holman, Charles J . — " A " Lodge No. 7 Toms, Earl M.—"B," "A" Robinson, James J . — " B " Lodge No. 8 Holland, Robert E . — " B " Barker, Raymond L . — " B " Norris, Phillip W . — " B " Lodge No. 9 * Smith, Duane Ward, Russell Porter, Robert Price, Douglas

A.—"B" A.—"B" E.—"A" A.—"B"

Lodge No. 10 * Woods, Frank G.—"A, » "\f>> M" Dey, Jerold L . — " B " Lodge No. 17 Burris, James—"A" Branch, Charles R . — " B " Anspaugh, Paul E.—"A" Bartlett, Jackie D.—"A" Lodge No. 18 Lamb, Henry E.- "B" Lodge No. 19 * Pickell, Donald W . — " B " Lodge No. 21 * Fairbanks, Raymond—"B" Jepson, Wayne H . — " B " Lodge No. 29 * Kannarr, FearoU R . — " B " . Lodge No. 34 * Schoeni, Donald D . — " B " Lodge No. 42 * Johnson, Douglas C — " B " Lodge No. 49 * McCart, Kenneth A . — " B " Lodge No. 51 Fockele, Dean H . — " B " Deters, John B.—"B" Parker, John I., J r . — " U "

Lodge No. 57 * Geist, Loyd D . — " B " Bradbury, James C.—"B" Lodge No. 60 Trent, Arvin K . — " B " Lodge No. 65 * Rankin, Marvin W . — " M " Lodge No. 68 * Stucker, Howard A.—"A," " M " Stucker, Claude H . — " M " Lodge No. 70 * Carver, James M . — " B , " " A ' Ryan, John J . — " B , " " A " Lodge No. 80 * Schwilling, Russell C — " A " Lodge No. 86 Brock, Thomas J.-

"B"

Lodge No. 90 Jeane, Arnold R . — " M " , U " House, Howard, J r . — " B " Sprenks, Bruno—"B" Prokop, Robert E . — " B " Woolverton, Eugene W . — " B " Lodge No. 96 Clark, V e r n o n — " U " Angell, Norbert—"U" Lodge No. 97 * ' Wilson, George E.—"A," "M" Janney, George—"A," " M " Lodge No. 98 * Brown, Marion W . — " B " Lodge No. 99 Colgan, Lawrence D.—"A" Mabry, Thomas M . — " U " Leitzel, Eldon E . — " M " VanEtten, Ronnie L.—"A" Armfield, Larry J . — " B " Lodge No. 101 * Bronson, Earl E . — " B " Nicolay, James E.—"B," " A " Weiler, Jon D . — " B " Nettleton, Frank L . — " B " Lane, John E.—"B," " A "

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Lodge No. 102 Hall, Chester E . — " B " Burr, Gary E . — " B " Nokes, John W . — " B " Temple, Floyd J . — " B " Nottingham, Richard E . — " B " Palmer, Roger A . — " B " Lodge No. 105 * Carlson, Richard W.—"A" Lodge No. 107 * McCulley, Harold £ . — " B " Lodge No. 112 Griffin, Billy Birmingham, Hart, Harry

* W.—"A" Herman J.—"A" R.—"A," " M "

Lodge No. 133 Sehsuvaroglu, Selami A . — " B " Lodge No. 140 * Lafferty, Wilfred L.—"B," " A " Atkins, J. George—"M" Lodge No. 141 * Lafferty, Albert L . — " B " Herpich, Harold C — " B " Dorr, Lawrence E . — " B " Lodge No. 144 * Huffman, Earl D . — " B " King—Billy R . — " B " Brewer, Gary L . — " B " Lodge No. 153 Clingenpeel, Paul W.—"B," "A," "M" Cunningham, James W,, J r . — " B " Jorgensen, Deane L.—"B," "A" Quinn, John W.—"B," "A," " M " Lawley, George L — " B , " "A," " M " Robinson, Ronald L . — " M " Lodge No. 168 Gray, George C — " B " Scroggins, Raymond—"B" Ogletree, Ronald G.—"A" Butler, Donald—"B" Howard, James P.—"B" Marsolf, Charles E . — " M " Lodge No. 173 * Barngrover, Wilbur P.—"B," "A" Eschenbrenner, Nicholas J., Jr.— "B," "A" Orton, Richard—"B" Clark, Richard—"B" Johnson, T o m — " B "

Ewertt, Bill—"B" Grouse, Woodrow—"B" Fuller, Wayne E.—"A" Lodge No. 193 Arnett, Leonard F . — " B " Lodge No. 201 • Kimble, Gerald R . — " M " Lodge No. 220' » . Scofield, John K . — " B " Scofield, J. Kenneth, J r . — " B " Lodge No. 230 * Kunkle, Charles R . — " B " Lodge No. 243 * McClintock, Robert G.—"A" Mowen, J o h n — " B " . Lodge No. 247 * Holmes, William N . — " U " Slough, Alfred H . — " U " Lodge No. 258 * Brady, Ellis L . — " B " Lodge No. 265 * Weaver, Sidney F.—"B," " A " Lodge No. 269 * Adams, Lonnie R . — " B " Seals, Larry J . — " B " Lodge No. 279 Sparks, Chester D.—"A" Schmalzreid, Edward D.—"A" Monroe, Charles W.—"A" Owen,- E. Rex—"A' Lodge No. 280 * Harrell, Paul J . — " B , " "A" Johnson, Francis D . — " B , " "A" Buick, Harold—"B" Hassler, Chalmers E.—"B," "A," "M" Hassler, Gaylord E.—"B," "A," "M" Pascarelli, James W.—"B," "A," "M" Rodriguez, Vivian Q . — " B " Lodge No. 284 Schmitt, Stanley E.—"A" Schmitt, Steven L.-—"A" Miller, William D . — " B " Metzger, Ronald C — " B " Dickhut, Dale W . — " B " Schwartz, Marcus—"B" Krebs, Dwight F . — " B " Trent, K e n — " B "

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Lodge No. 300 • Burrows, Thomas F . — " B " Shorb, Thomas J . — " B " Lodge No. 303 Knepp, Maurice O . — " M " Powell, Earl G . — " B " Cole, Jerry W.—"B," "A" Chaffee, E. Fletcher—"B" Carlson, James E . — " B " Downey, John F . — " B " Whitaker, Allison P . — " B " Webber, John O . — " B " Pfannenstiel, Cyril J . — " U " Mohr, Wilbur B.—"A" Hall, David E . — " B " Nofziger, Harold L . — " U " Sackett, Michael R . — " B " Walker, John A . — " B " Lodge No. 311 Brown, Royal B . — " M " Socky, Lloyd—"B" Farmer, Charles W . — " M " Aldrich, Harold B.—"M" Sharpe, Hal M . — " B " Chula, Robert, J r . — " B " Chapman, David F . — " B " Lodge No. 313 Olds, George—"B" Lodge No. 321 * Pickett, James D . — " B " Lodge No. 322 Tush, Roy H . — " M " Lodge No. 333 * Cox, Forest G . — " M " Cunningham, Roy D.—"A" Lodge No. 339 • Guilfoyle, John P . — " B " Wallace, Albert E.—"B," " A " Gibson, Eddie R . — " B " Burgoon, Jerry A . — " B " Crouch, Dwain E.—"B," " A "

Lodge No. 364 • Patton, Dale F . — " B " McKinney, Richard D . — " B " McCarty, Gerald C — " M " Lodge No. 365 * Powell, Robert A . — " B " Harris, William M . — " B " Lodge No. 366 * Bellamy, James F . — " B " Lodge No. 372 * Stevens, George R . — " B " Moseley, David M . — " B " McAlexander, Harvey W . — ' ' B " Towler, Wallace W . — " B " Robison, Glenn T . — " B " Oaks, Ernest—"B" Eddleman, William S.—"B" Lodge No. 385 * Janosik, Albert E.—"A" Lodge No. 433 Paine, Rodney L . — " B " Jones, Glenn R . — " B " Hodges, Edward C . — " B " Yeager, Joe H . — " B " . Macy, Randall B.—"B" Lodge No. 436 ' Calderwood, Alvin C.—"A" Childers, Gerald I.—"A" Lunsford, Paul E . — " B " Blumenthal, Barry L . — " B " Wilson, Michael T . — " B " Lodge No. 437 * Weiss, George W.-

"M"

Lodge No. 438 * Davis, Royal E.—"A," " M " Moore, David F . — " B " Humble, Edgar T . — " M "

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Fifty-Year Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1977-1978 Lodge No. 2 Bennett, Charles A. Morrison, Neil W. Lodge No. 3 Dengel, Walter C. Anderson, Jess F. A m , Edward F. Beem, Floyd K. Butcher, George A. Davies, Earl G. Dillon, John S. Dulaney, Wilbur F. Duvall, Ralph J. Johnson, Otis M. Miller, Harley E. Nelson, Donald E. Schilke, Walter F. Shuck, Percy E. Lodge No .6 Brownlee, William O. McConnell, William H. Hatfield, Otha Lardner, Denis B. May, James P. Stafford, Velt Lodge No. 7 Bogard, Stephen G. Cowen, Melvin L. Merchant, Henry P. Lodge No. 8 Davis, Harry E. Dudley, Lester N. Morehead, Harvard A. Walters, Sumner F. D. Lodge No. 9 Johns, Walter T. Stevens, Richard B. TuUey, W. Lee Young, John B. Lodge No. 10 Edwards, Ralph S. Robertson, Morris S. Lodge No. 12 Beeson, J. Ir^vin Bitler, Ralph M. Howerton, Clay E. Powell, Floyd K. Thornton, Justin E. James, William R. Straight, Lewis E.

Lodge No. 15 Bentley, Wayne H. Bissell, Buford L. Heminger, Don C. Shank, Alva A. Starr, Ira B. Lodge No. 16 Elsea, Robert L. Melcher, Henry J. Lodge No. 17 Clark, George M. Baeder, Leon F. Dawson, Harold K. Florence, Robert Sr. Powell, George S. Smiih, Oliver P. Surpluss, Ralph H., Sr, Lodge No. 18 Henning, Fred E. Luce, Robert W. Rea', Clarence E. Weidmann, John H. Lodge No. 20 Baertch, Carl E. Lodge No. 23 Adriance, William J. Lodge No. 24 Vest, Ralph E. Allburn, James W. Durrant, Auburn B. Hunsperger, George C. Lippold, Chester Pulliam, Robert A. Lodge No. 26 Irwin, William R. Lodge No. 28 Paterson, Bryan W. Plain, John Lodge No. 30 Hull, Harold R. Lodge No. 32 Baxter, J. Isaac Lodge No. 33 Klopfenstein, William O. Lodge No. 35 Davis, Fred E.

Spence, Ralph S. Anderson, Hilding Meyers, Kenneth H. Lodge No. 36 Burton, James R. Nystrom, Nels O. Lodge No. 37 Groves, Glenn G. McNelley, Donald B. Lodge No. 38 Breckenridge, Louis C. Cooksey, William A, Dunwoody, Gerald A. Horton, Luther L. Sherman, Avery L. Lodge No. 39 Lanning, Harry A. Wilson, Earl J. Lodge No. 41 King, William E. Hudelson, Nicholas V. Lodge No. 42 Noe, Warden L. Premo, Lewis W. Lodge No. 43 White, C. Othel Bright, Glenn B. Collier, Willis D. Morlan, Zell P. Lodge No. 46 Eshom, Charles H . Eymann, James J. Lodge No. 47 Morris, William J. Lodge No. 48 Cummings, Ellsworth B. Hunn, Frank L. Snyder, Junior R. Lodge No. 49 Jackson, James L. Lodge No. 50 Wonnell, David W. Lodge No. 51 Herrington, Howard H. Rich, Cyril L.

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•86

Fifty-Year Members— 1977-1978 Atkinson, Hubert C. Boyles, Charles M. Copeland, Chester M. Currance, Claude R. Fitts, Walter Fitzsimmons, Arnold Garlinghouse, Fayette S. Gibson, Leonard O. Gilleese, George I. Godbey, James B. , Graves, Perdue B. Higgs, Raymond E. Jones, Kenneth C. Lewis, Warren N. Price, Clarence W. Reichman, Arlie L. Richardson, Leland W. Tanner, Ed Zentner, Ralph F.

Lodge No. 66 Williams, Floyd H . Lodge No. 67 McKeeman, John D . Lodge No. 68 Bell, Samuel Y. Cox, Emory A. Cune, John F. Falls, Floyd A. Walker, August A. Lodge No. 69 Nelson, Roy H. McCrary, Abner N. Lodge No. 70 Dietrich, Ray Jones, Herbert L. Lodge No. 71 Punke, Ferdinard F.

Lodge No. 54 Hamler, James A. Goddard, Carl E.

Lodge No. 73 Humphrey, Orville S.

Lodge No. 55 Reeder, William S. Winzer, Ralph E.

Lodge No. 74 Burgess, Oscar H. Daniels, Lee M.

Lodge No. 56 Lindemold, George M. Wiswell, Glenn F .

Lodge No. 75 Kirby, Taylor C.

Lodge No. 58 Webs, Leo C. Lodge No. 60 Baumgartner, Otto F. Beil, Lawrence F. Brodine, Vernon T. Exline, Clarence W. Harri, Harold Hoover, Warren F. ' Miller, Harry D. Watters, Cloyo.e H. Weightman, Delmar H. Lodge No. 61 Powell, Winfred M. Lodge No. 62 Ferryman, Ross L. Herlan, John L. McClintock, Edward A. McClune, Benjamin

Lodge No. 76 Culbertson, Keith M. Henderson, William R. Shackelton, Bert F. Lodge No. 77 Crook, Maurice C. Groom, John F. Pike, Cyrus B. Lodge No. 79 Kukuk, William H. Lodge No. 80 Farnsworth, Byron W. Harbison, John J. Woodring, Joseph M. Lodge No. 83 Everley, George E. Lodge No. 85 Netz, Richard H. Lodge No. 86 Brooks, Floyd B.

Brooks, Walter E. Fryar, Harold Goldberg, Leo Hilton, George F. Marshall, John D. Willis, William F. Lodge No. 89 Allen, Roy O. Norton, Donald V. Thompson, Loren I'. Lodge No. 90 Long, Sidney G. Piderit, Herman A. Skinner, John S. Chamberlain, Clinton C. Forbes, Elmer W. Hurst, Harold C. Ijams, Gail Jamieson, Lancelot R. Mathescn, Robert AV. Halstead, Homer F. Lodge No. 91 Juelfs, Richard Brolyer, Kenneth O. Hoerath, Harold G. Kelly, Pearsall W. McLaughlin, Lewis L. Nork, Robert E. Shimek, Theodore Lodge No. 93 Frazier, Maurice D. Gentry, Otis B. Hudson, Merlin P. Saccane, Guido H. Lodge No. 94 Laher, Raymond N. Lodge No. 95 Whisamore, Allen T. Lodge No. 96 Frazee, Teddy M. Newby, John W. Lodge No. 97 Stath, George L. Teel, Jim C. Morgan, Alfred S. Sandifer, Robert P. Kirkman, Paul B. Lodge No. 98 Latimer, Lane W. Williston, Arthur Vf.

1977-78

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

Fifty-Year Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1977-1978 Lodge No. 99 Howell, Chester E. Hurt, LeRoy M. Adams, Raymond I. Blevins, Zeth Brown, Variel E. Champion, Ralph M. Dunne, Glenn M. Fitzwater, Lewis C. Hall, Thurman A. Hutcheson, Wayne L. Jarnagin, Willard B. Maclvor, Donald H. Moler, James E. Pennington, Claude M. Traylor, James M. Lodge No. 100 Brown, William L. Roberts, Neil F. Lodge No. 102 Bunch, Glenn B. Brenner, Robert J. Miller, John A. H . Polite, Willard C. Roberts, William C. Thomas, B. Clyde Lodge No. 103 Fought, Homer S. Hanke, Julius L. Filson, Mark G. Fleming, Ralph E. Hughes, Emmett Miller, Irvin S. Schooley, Earl W. Young, Joseph R. Lodge No. 104 Conklin, Fred C. Duston, Arthur A. Haverty, Edward Lodge No. 106 Willis,, Warren R. Claycomb, Charles H. Bilson, Ralph B. Clinton, Arthur E. Lawrence, Carl A. Lodge No. 107 Lindley, Rex E. Rusk, Clarence Hartrick, George E. Searle, Donald A.

Lodge No. 109 Pickett, Glenn

Goodwin, Thomas W. Lewis, Ferrell J.

Lodge No. 110 Brown, Rawleigh H. Crew, Isaac M. McGowan, Earl V. Wolf, Martin R.

Lodge No. 133 Marshall, Edward J. Brown, William H. Nollsch, Charles E. Temple, Howard M.

Lodge No. 113 Krohn, Clayton L. Burt, George R.

Lodge No. 134 Cleland, Walter B. Gentry, Glen V. Walker, Audley H.

Lodge No. 116 Miller, William H . Sh;iltz, Andrew C. Lodge No. 117 Martin, Earl A. Piper, James C. Rice, Harold B. Lodge No. 119 Clugston, Frank A. Lodge No. 120 Bcrentz, Ola R. Hamilton, Chester C. Lipscomb, Homer H. Strope, Reuben S. Shank, Alva A. Smith, Frank J. Lodge No. 121 Findley, Lloyd Lodge No. 122 Anderson, Roy J. Daniel, Talley W. Lodge No. 123 Craft, Preston W. Lodge No. 125 Bock, John H. Lodge No. 128 Kuchera, John W. Lodge No. 129 Hruza, Frank J. Lodge No. 130 Baldridge, Ray Lodge No. 131 Hoover, Harold D. Lodge No. 132 Degarimore, Olin

Lodge No. 135 Jones, Arthur L. Lowe, Harold E. Lodge No. 136 Allen, Joseph R. Lodge No. 138 Firestone, Ray H. Lodge No. 139 Koch, Walter R. Lodge No. 140 Hausam, Louis McCandless, Earl S. Coberly, Guy W. Hockett, Dana E. Hodge, Frank S. Husband, Hughie P. Young, Clyde H. Lodge No. 141 Monroe, Orvan P. Lodge No. 142 McBurney, Edward C. Rebstock, Marion A. Lodge No. 143 Daniels, Homer D. Lodge No. 144 Sellers, R. D. Lodge No. 145 Beardmore, Earl H. Guard, Harmon Lodge No. 146 Benson, Major L. Jelinek, George J. McKinney, Virgil P. Lodge No. 147 Moulton, C. Ross

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Fifty-Year Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1977-1978 Lodge No. 148 Roberts, Dorsey J. Lodge No. 150 Corapton, Delphin A. Fetters, Joseph A. Rhodes, Ernest Lodge No. 151 Maxwell, Lawrence R. Futhey, Cecil M. Lacey, Alvin R. Vandergriff, Burley O. Lodge No. 152 Rogers, Sylvester L. Lodge No. 153 Pickering, Lucien J. Richardson, Lawrence W. Weber, Arthur J. Buchan, Paul H. E. Lodge No. 154 Schroeder, George R. Lodge No. 158 Tuggle, Clem C. Clark, Glen D. Lodge No. 159 Kopp, Carl C. Lodge No. 160 Lundgren, Charles P. Lodge No. 161 Bolton, Daniel W. Ball, William P. Nixon, Darrell D. Palenske, Victor Zwanziger, Martin

Smith, Fayne A. Winkler, Harry F. Steenson, Eddie J. Wilson, Everett M. Lodge No. 169 Prebble, Fred Lamb, Earle N. Lodge No. 171 Ross, Thomas W. Vincent, Clyde W. Lodge No. 172 Denny, Emmett A. Matson, Edwin W. Oberst, Carl W. Lodge No. 173 Foust, Ray A. Lodge No. 174 Lull, Floyd E. Lodge No. 176 Magaw, Elden S. Lodge No. 177 Seeley, Myron S. Walbridge, Chester C. Lodge No. 179 Funkhouser, Luther R. Beezley, William N. Lodge No. 181 Shoemaker,'Harry F. Volkel, Charles E. Lodge No. 186 Banta, Howard D. Rummel, John A.

Lodge No. 187 Lodge No. 165 Baratone, Dominic Champney, Arthur S. Bath, Thomas W. Bradshaw, Hugh R. Benander, Clarence E. Callesen, Louis C. Bortz, Ralph M. Given, Robert J. Carney, Oral C. Holman, Vern J. Heckert, Leon C. Spencer, Roscoe W. High, Wayne Wikkinson, Walter A. Opie, Melvin H . Schaffter, Wilbert V. Ruff, Walter G. Spencer, Eugene H . Lodge No. 166 Spicer, Clifford E. Hungerford, William M. Spicer, Joe W. Vercolio, Bernard Lodge No. 167 White, John E. Sherman, William C.

Williamson, Ernest E. Chancey, Albert P. Lodge No. 188 Dodds, Alphonsci N. Ingalsbee, Freeman F. Gray, Harvey R. Lodge No. 189 Long, Ernest R. Lodge No. 191 Ruffhead, Edward M. Schroyer, John E. Lodge No. 193 Vaughn, Howard G. Lodge No. 194 Long, Earl J. Lodge No. 195 Ingram, William C. Lodge No. 196 Davis, Rex K. Bennett, Arthur W. Beyers, Benjamin M. Lodge No. 197 Miller, Homer V. Whitlock, Boyd R. Wise, Martin R. Lodge No. 198 Ewing, Eric E. Taylor, John G. Cooper, Cecil I'. Lodge No. 199 Bower, Hobart J. Spaulding, Onest J. Trimble, Owen A. Lodge No. 200 Walker, Joe Lodge No. 201 Dietrich, Leroy E. Goeldner, Walter T . Lodge No. 203 Detrick, Edwani W. Kolarik, M a n u t l Lebeda, Rudolfih J. Sprague, Cecil C. Lodge No: 204 Smith, Glenn E.. Bickle, Gale Bortz, Elmer J.

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Fifty-Year Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1977-1978 Lodge No. 205 Pio, Jess L. Treu, William L. Sullivan, Frank T. Lodge No. 206 Francis, Ernest A. Dugan, James R. Lodge No. 208 Miller, Clarence L. Lodge No. 212 Harrison, Howard T. Lodge No. 213 Fliimmer, James M. Lodge No. 216 Seavers, John W. Lodge No. 217 Bock, Lorrin M. Hirsch, Charles F. Koch, Charles H. Manning, John W., Sr. Rugan, Gus H. Lodge No. 221 Hawkins, Earl E. Lodge No. 222 Fansler, Harold

Frisbie, George D. Hunt, Edwin E. Kabler, John W. Kabler, Paul W. McReynolds, John L. Warner, Leigh A. Wunsch, Paul R. Lodge No. 233 Chenoweth, Ralph E, Lodge No. 234 Harrison, Charles D. Lodge No. 236 Cook, Perry E. Haun, Bank A. Morse, Thomas H . Lodge No. 241 Kirkman, Roy R. Snider, John W. Lodge No. 242 Matson, Levi A. Lodge No. 243 Rogers, Richard J. Perdue, Edwin V. Lodge No. 244 Nutt, Grover P. Lodge No. 245 Ensminger, Roy

Lodge No. 223 Harvey, Harold P. Brady, Robert Lodge No. 246 Holmes, Ronald G. Barclay, John F. Long, George F. Wilcox, John C. Richardson, Clifford E. Lodge No. 247 Upton, Francis E. Aldridge, Jasper T. Weaver, James W. Lodge No. 224 Todd, Forrest G.

Lodge No. 250 Jenkins, Theodore L.

Lodge No. 225 Bolton, Oscar W. Boyer, Fred R. Arthur, John J., Jr. Boyd, James R. Groendyke, Ralph V. Helberg, Paul H. Seybold, Harold W.

Lodge No. 252 Sanford, Owen A. Stephens, Clarence E.

Lodge No. 260 Winters, Frank M. Lodge No. 265 Banbury, Arthur L. Banbury, Lloyd Hill, Dwight K. Weaver, Sidney F. Lodge No. 267 Johns, Frank J. Lodge No. 268 Lantz, Ray H. Low, Joseph H. McCoy, Wayne L. Short, Ralph L. Lodge No. 271 Brooks, Bryan J. Cole, Frank M. Hattaway, Boyce L. Hesser, Herbert H. Lodge No. 272 Lorfing, Rudolph Ellis, Glenn H. Hillis, Walter S. Howell, James D. Roberts, Arthur Lodge No. 273 Crowdus, L. Carl Parker, Moses C. Stover, Harold S. Lodge No. 274 Hasson, Lloyd Smith, Jess A. Lodge No. 277 Gearhart, James F. Wilson, Charles B. Howell, Virgil D. Ray, Harold L. Lodge No. 278 Sheddy, Wilber E.

Lodge No. 253 Hays, Granville M.

Lodge No. 279

Lodge No. 257

Lodge No. 280

Stubblefield, Henry S.

Lodge No. 227 Carr, Hans J.

Lodge No. 258

Lodge No. 230 Eggleston, Joseph R.

Lodge No. 259

Aaron, Lawrence H . Harry, Robert C.

White, John D. Phillippi, Peter L. Lodge No. 281 Robinson, Owen R, Lodge No. 282 Stairrett, Leonard L.

J^Iarch

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

Fifty-Year Members— 1977-1978 Lodge No. 284 Loughran, Paul R. VanAntwerp, James D. Lodge No. 287 Adams, Joseph L. Rice, Lennie E. Lodge No. 288 Anderson, Elmer F. Reed, James C. Lodge No. 282 Puckett, George B.

Manning, Philip H. Martin, Ira W. Moore, Robert M. Morton, Paul M. Potts, Ralph B. Preston, Roy F. Reynolds, Lowell G. Russell, Frank P. Seifert, Lee H. Stutler, Donald R. Walker, Hiram W. Wilson, Albert C. Wise, Ralph Woodward, Leslie M.

Lodge No. 293 Broadbooks, Edward H . Lodge No. 306 Emel, John R. Lodge No. 294 Pratt, James V. Young, John Z. Lodge No. 307 Lodge No. 297 Bellinger, Willard B. Vaniman, Lawrence R. Snyder, Chauncey N. Lodge No. 298 Stitt, Austin J. Kejr, C. Joe Lodge No. 309 I>odge No. 299 Hayer, Leslie F. Ulmer, Harvey Millsap, David A. Bodwell, Horace D. Lodge No. 310 Davison, Tom Lodge No. 301 Thompson, Arthur C. Chapman, Raymond V. Lodge No. 311 Gooch, Charles E. Broom, David Kelley, Jesse C. Lodge No. 302 ' Lower, Harold F. Sutcliffe, John A. Lodge No. 314 Lodge No. 303 French, Roy E. Hicks, John H. Gooch, Norman J. McKinney, Cecil H. Schindler, John .•Xdams, Vyrle W. Andrews, Charles A. Lodge No. 315 Stierwalt, James R. Booth, Cecil C. Hobson, William H. Broadfoot, Elwood T. Brown, Henry J. Lodge No. 316 Carlson, Oscar C. Rucker, John W. Chappell, Oscar R. Lodge No. 319 Cheek, Yewell G. Crabb, Elmer L. Handy, Calvin T. Freegard, John A. Allen, Oscar Garnett, Orie A. Fieser, Edward C Graham, Jesse L. Lodge No. 321 Habernigg, Wallace M. Dockhorn, Charles G. EIrod, Arthur J. Lodge No. 322 Haworth, Lewis J. Long, Spencer B. Gates, Vernon Lyle, Martin V. Robertson, Marcus

Lodge No. 324 Tournay, Ernest / i . Lodge No. 326 Miller, William, Jr. Wolfe, Roland J . ' Lodge No. 327 Mann, Glen W. Lodge No. 331 Hardy, Clement C. Littrell, George D. Lodge No. 332 Simon, Lorenzo C^. Lodge No. 333 Briggs, William H. Helmreich, Ralph L. Rose, Franklin T. Lodge No. 336 Cowan, John G. Lodge No. 340 Freeland, Arthur E. Lodge No. 341 Cox, William J. Lodge No. 342 Oliver, Robert M. Lodge No. 343 Johanscn, Max Johnston, Forrest A. Voss, Albert Lodge No. 344 Ayars. Leslie E. Willis', Fred Mackender, Earl E. Walter, Glenn Q. Lodge No. 345 Bates, Claude L. Smith, Everett O. Lodge No. 348 Corke, Phillip M. Lodge No. 351 Russell, Richard Keiter, Charles H. Lodge No. 355 Montgomery, Max Stone, Herbert L.

1977-78

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

Fifty-Year Members â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1977-1978 Lodge No. 357 Holman, Elton M. Lodge No. 359 Behrhorst, Lorenz L. Pickett, Collins A. Reese, Ruby M. Lodge No. 361 Diamond, August Lodge No. 362 Kalivoda, Steve Lesovsky, Elmer Lodge No. 364 Scott, Ray C. Steeg, Charles W. Lodge No. 366 Callies, Herman L. Kerns, Chester A. Tinberg, William A. Lodge No. 369 Gabriel, Jacob L. Haggard, Harwood Haggard, J. Lodge No. 372 Thompson, Elmer Lodge No. 374 Clemens, Everett E.

Lodge No. 397 Lindquist, Arthur W. Murray, Paul R. Lodge No. 398 Beeman, Charles E. Lodge No. 399 Sayre, Bernal N. Lodge No. 402 Higbee, Thomas P. Lodge No. 404 Miller, Herman C. Nolan, Verne Postlethwaite, Donald H. Rueb, Frederick Lodge No. 406 McClung, William F. Fulkerson, John F. Lodge No. 408 Allai, Premo Tira, Domenic N. Lodge No. 410 Porter, John L. Lodge No. 413 Flair, Harry F. Nance, Harry K.

Lodge No. 419 Ledge No. 376 Kovar, Peter P. Campbell, Lawrence C. Beckerdite, Clarence D. Lodge No. 421 Henderson, Jesse H. Lodge No. 379 Burns, Henry H. Cox, Peter M. Taylor, Delos C. Lodge No. 380 Lodge No. 422 Hembrow, Walter E. Ford, Charles P. Scott, Fay L. Sutton, Fred L. Lodge No. 427 Lodge No. 385 Taylor, John B. Huff, Daniel K. Lodge No. 429 Swenson, Homer D. Peterson, Lawrence L. Lodge No. 394 Lodge No. 430 Faulkner, Ira G. Johnstone, Harry A. Lodge No. 395 Myers, Ralph N.

Lodge No. 433 Taylor, Dale H. Lewis, Duras E. Coleman, Elmer F. Hanson, Richard S. Heck, James G. Justus, Orby L. Kinzie, Ray W. Marcum, Floyd E. Lodge No. 436 Siegel, William A. Allen, Charles L. Macoubrie, William V. Reeves, John W. Stokes, Harold M. Taliaferro, Ben H. Lodge No. 437 Dunlop, James J. Lodge No. 438 Flaherty, David R. Wood, J. W. Lodge No. 440 Albers, George H. Anderson, Herman J. McNemee, Alvy W. Lodge No. 441 Burnett, Milton E. Herrin, Jack Wartman, John S. Lodge No. 442 Opdycke, Harold R. Lodge No. 444 Perkins, George T. Perkins, William E. Lodge No. 445 Patton, Wade K. Lodge No. 446 Henderson, Harvey L. Lodge No. 449 Barrand, Allen M. Lodge No. 450 Smith, Aaron W. Sund, Hubert A.

^<[arch

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

MILEAGE AND PER-DIEM CHECKS ISSUED 122nd ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TOPEKA March 10-11, 1978

Mileage

Per-Diem

119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131

$23.25 33.75 79.75 93.00 16.00 38.50 33.75 16.50 30.50 65.75 23.25 27.25 46.75

None None None None None None None None None None None None None

$23.25 33.75 79.75 93.00 16.00 38.50 33.75 16.50 30.50 '55.75 23.25 27.25 46.25

Area Coordinators—Outgoing: John E. Masters 133 E. Eugene Puckett 135 John L. Heckert 136 Olice B. Williams 137 W. Aubury Rollins 138 Don L. Dicks 139 William Ringquist 140 Dwight A. Burton 141 Lloyd D. Crall 142 Rodney G. Bracelin 143

16.50 6.75 12.50 38.50 33.75 21.00 29.50 43.75 70.00 90.75

30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

46.50 36.75 42.50 68.50 63.75 51.00 59.50 73.75 100.00 120.75

D.D.CM.—Outgoing: Robert G. Guier Lewis E. Berry C. W. Sills Ralph A. Peatman Ora R. Coyan Robert J. Walker E. Jean Morley Lester F. Coles Willis H. Kramer Clarence E. Kerns Gustav A. Kern Teddy A. Rockhold Charles R. Harden Walter E. Farrell Clarence B. Birk Vern D. Gilliland Glenn R. Bussert Roy E. Henderson Jesse W. Bane Roland B. Richmond Harold J. Rollf Edson J. Childs Lloyd D. Williams

19.75 13,25 24.75 28.25 29.00 46.75 40.00 26.00 10.25 6.75 8.00 19.00 5.75 None 19.00 29.75 33.75 31.75 25.50 24.75 15.00 29.50 33.75

30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

49.75 43.25 54.75 58.25 59.00 76.75 70.00 56.00 40.25 36.75 38.00 49.00 35.75 30.00 49.00 59.75 63.75 61.75 55.50 54.75 45.00 59.50 63.75

Name

Check

William F. Mcintosh W. Nolan Artz F. Warren Starns William E. Montgomery . . . Conrad F. Johnson Ben B. Boyles James O. Foster Louis E. Kresin Joseph B. Detrixhe Jack B. Stairrett George B. Gustafson O. D. Mack Gerald L. Anderson

144 145 148 150 151 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 162 164 166 167 168 169 170 173 175 176 181

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1977-78

GRAND LODG

Name

Check

Chairmen Of Committees: Frederick A. Turpen James W. Robbins Merle D. Bradley Ralph D. Walker Forrest D. Haggard Robert H. Arnold Ben W. GraybiU Arthur C. Hodgson Richard D. Kelsey Thomas C. Raum, Jr John A. Schowalter J. Fred Williamson H. Jackson Staton Jimmy D. King John H. Murray Glenn L. Knapp Grand Lecturers: A. Frank Baldwin Cecil S. Carter Durward Danielson Richard R. Haefele L. Glenn Jenkins Frank T. Moore Robert Schroeder Earl M. Sitton Ronald E. White L. D. Winegardner Darrell Farrow Leonard Rising

334 335 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350

351 352 353 -355 356 357 359 360 361 362 . 364 365

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iileage For For For For For For For For For For For For For For For For

Per-Diem

Report Report Report Report Report Report Report Report Report Report Report Report Report Report Report Report

Total 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 50.00

21.25 None 13.50 89.25 17.50 33.75 16.50 51.50 14.50 14.50 23.25 33.75

30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

51.25 30.00 43.50 119.25 47.50 63.75 46.50 81.50 44.50 44.50 53.25 63.75

Grand Officers Incoming: J. F. Gerstberger, Jr Hugh F. Richards James L. Withers Arthur A. Hartshorn Charles W. Gutsch

369 370 371 372 373

82.50 33.75 87.25 41.50 22.75

30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00

112.50 63.75 117.25 71.50 52.75

Past Grand Masters: Carroll C. Arnett Robert H. Arnold William E. Bradford Robert D. Caplinger S. Allan Daugherty Ben W. GraybiU Forrest D. Haggard Arthur C. Hodgson Owen E. Hodgson Addison C. Irby Richard D. Kelsey John H. Murray Thomas C. Raum, Jr H. Jackson Staton

374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387

35.25 9.50 9.75 13.25 33.75 16.50 16.50 43.50 28.25 32.75 5.00 15.25 33.75 55.00

None None None None None None None

35.25 9.50 9.75 13.25 33.75 16.50 16.50 43.50 28.25 32.75 5.00 15.25 33.75 55.00

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96 Name

March

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

Check

Ralph D. Walker J. Fred WilUamson

Lodge Representatives: Smithton No. 1 Leavenworth No. 2 Wyandotte No. 3 Washington No. 5 •. Lawrence No. 6 Union No. 7 Rising Sun No. 8 King Solomon No. 10 Emporia No. 12 Oskaloosa No. 14 Great Bend No. 15 Topeka No. 17 Olathe No. 19 Valley Falls No. 21 Palmyra No. 23 Neosho No. 27 Eldora No. 28 , Pacific No. 29 Z Towanda No. 30 Ancient Form No. 34 . . . . Hiawatha No. 35 Council Grove No. 36 Paola No. 37 lola No. 38 Seneca No. 39 Nickerson No. 43 Delphian No. 44 Easton No. 45 Halstead No. 46 Xenia No. 47 Mackey No. 48 Shawnee No. 54 Troy No. 55 York No. 57 McCracken No. "58 Salina No. 60LaCygne No. 61 Adams No. 63 Gardner No. 65 Frankfort No. 67 Baxter No. 71 Mystic Tie No. 74 Zeredatha No. 80 Tuscan No. 82 '. .-. Jefferson No. 84 Sutton No. 85 Sunflower No. 86 Mankato No. 87

388 389

390 391 392 393 394 395 396 398 400 401 402 404 406 408 .410 413 414 415 417 421 422 423 424 425 426 430 431 432 433 434 435 440 441 443 444 445 446 448 450 452 456 459 465 466 468 469 470 471

Mileage

Total

Per-Diem

87.25 43.50

None None

87.25 43.50

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1977-78

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

LODGES WITHOUT REPRESENTATION AT GRAND LODGE Lodge No. Name 22—Melvern 26—Longton 40—DeSoto 41—Pomona 69—Altamont 72—Huron 73—Chetopa 76—Erie 77—Medicine Lodge 78—White Cloud 79—Burlingame lit—Rossville 114—Florence 116—Muscotah 118—Altoona 128—Munden 131—Fontana 132—Elk City 149—Thayer 156—Dexter 157—South Haven 165—Oxford 166—Randolph 171—Sterling 183—Gaylord 196—Madison 198—Lucas 204—Downs 207—Alton 208—Haven 212—Colony 214—Simpson 215—Rush Center 227—Jamestown

Lodge . No. Name 233—Burden 234—Axtell 241—Linwood 243—Louisburg 244—Waverly 253—Oakley 25 7-^Westmoreland 261—Mulberry 264—Logan 266—Nortonville 267—Moline 275—Meade 276—Windom 277—Ashland 285—Argonia 292—Bunkerhill 293—Greensburg 295—Coldwater 307—Herington 316—Coolidge 325—LeHarpe 326—Horton 329—Arcadia 337—Frederick 339—Lane 343—Holy rood 356—WellsviUe 378—Zenda 379—Buffalo 384—Protection 421—Harveyville 422—Elkhart 424—Claflin ,. 427—Cunningham

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102

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

GRAND LODGE COMMITTEE REPORTS REPORT OF COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION R.". W- â&#x20AC;˘ Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Secretary, presented the following report which, on his motion, was received. To the M- â&#x20AC;˘ W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M. of Kansas: T h e Council of Administration is composed of the Grand Master, Di;puty Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden, Grand Junior Warden, with the Grand Senior Deacon and Grand Secretary attending by invitation. At the first meeting of the new Council of Administration, the Grand Master, with the unanimous agreement of the other members, appointed the Girand Secretary R.'. W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., to act as Secretary to the Council. Seven meetings were held during the year: March 12th, Wichita; April 2nd, Lawrence; June 18th, Topeka; August 5th, Wichita; October 28th, Wichita; December 17th, Topeka; and January 27th in Wichita. One hundred and seventy four (174) items were docketed. T h e Grand Secretary was advised that the title and insurance policy of the Grand Lodge vehicle were to be placed in the name of the Grand Lodge and to be kept on file in the Grand Secretary's office. Upon suggestion of the Grand Treasurer the operating funds of the Charity accounts were placed in a savings account at Capitol Federal Savings and Loan in Topeka. It was also suggested by the Grand Treasurer that sale be considered of the stocks held with Nabisco and F. W. Woolworth. T h e return to be reinveisted. The Grand Treasurer was given authority to act, but owing to complications involving new Federal regulations in this area, action has been delayed. (The necessary regulations have since been met.) A new form coordinating the old financial budget statement with the new bookkeeping computer form was approved. The Grand Secretary presented a new order form and asked permission to place it in use. This as an economic measure. The Grand Master felt this was an administrative matter, but granted approval with the agreement of the Council. The Council approved purchase of a lapel pin or ring to be given to Grand Masters in lieu of the Jewel, also an economic measure. Selection to be made by the retiring Grand Master. T h e combining of mileage and per diem checks was approved. The closing date of February 1st for the account books was approved. This to facilitate inclusion of the auditor's report in the advanced report. A new dues card was approved to be printed by use of computer. T h e actual design and appearance to be quite similar to our present membership card. W.'. Tom Ryther suggested the Correspondence Report be included in the Annual Proceedings, pointing out the savings involved by so doing. Approval granted. T h e Deputy Grand Master reported on his visit and meeting with the Masonic Home representatives. Several suggestions were forwarded to the Administrator of the Home. Approval was given for reinvestment of $40,000 in Treasury notes General Fund and $10,000 and $5,000 respectively Charity fund.on advice of the Grand Treasurer.

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The greatest problem to be brought before the Council concerned t h e installation of a boiler in the Grand Lodge building. Heating had heretofore been supplied by Kansas Power and Light through their manufacturing station in Topeka. Information was received through their representative advising they could no longer comply with the regulations of government e.p.g. standards. Further operation would cease within two to five years or sooner if possible. Federal announcement was also made to the effect natural gas would not be available for new customers after January 1, 1978. After lengthy discussion and investigation, the Grand Secretary was instructed to obtain bids. All recommended installation of a boiler and use of the existing radiator system. The lowest of three bids was submitted by Piping Contractors of Topeka and the contract was awarded to them. T h e final cost of $9,077.00 was to include all equipment and labor. It should be noted much time and effort was consumed in this decision. The principal concern was the fact this would represent a n overdraw of the budget. I t should be further noted however, the concensus of opinion agreed a substantial savings would be realized and even if current increases in natural gas are granted within seven or eight years, the unit would have reclaimed its original cost. Overdraws were also experienced in several other budget items. I n an effort to effect an over-all balance, several supply items were curtailed and some printing jobs were temporarily discontinued. The other items of importance are included in the Grand Master's message and committee reports. The Council functioned with complete harmony and expeditiously handled all matters brought before it, meetings generally lasted less than two hours. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT O . ARNOLD, J R . , Secretary

TELLERS APPOINTED M . ' . W.". William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master, requested the Grand Secretary to read the roll of Tellers who had been appointed to supervise the election of Grand Officers for 1978-1979. As their names were called, the following Brothers assembled West of the Altar to be charged and to receive the election materials: R.' . W. Dwight A. Burton, AC No. X , Chairman. R.' . W. John R. Teagarden, AC No. I. R." . w. John E. Masters, AC No. I I . R." . w. Robert D. Hughes, AC No. I I I . R.' . w. E. Eugene Puckett, AC No. I V . R.' . w. John L. Heckert, AC No. V. R.' . w. Olice B. Williams, AC No. V I . R.' . w. Walter A. Rollins, AC No. V I I . R.' . w. Don L. Dicks, AC No. V I I I . R.' . w. William D. Ringquist, AC No. I X . R.V. w. Robert E. Dreith, D D G M No. 29. ALTERNATES R." . w. Clarence W. Sills, D D G M No. 5. R.' . w. Robert J. Walker, D D G M No. 10. R." . w. Harold RoUf, D D G M No. 32. R." . w. Karl Ernst, D D G M No. 43. R.' . w. Max Mathis, D D G M No. 50. R.' . w. Eugene Beggs, D D G M No. 6 1 .

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March

The Tellers were issued official ballot forms and proceeded to distribute them. When balloting was completed, they withdrew to tabulate the-results and give their report upon completion of the tabulation. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY M . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Thomas C. Raum, P.G.M., Chairman, gave the following report which, on his motion, was accepted. Prayer was offered by M.". W-'- Forrest D. Haggard, P.G.M., at the conclusion of the report. To the M-'- W-'. Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M. of Kansas: Most Worshipful Grand Master: I wish to thank you for the privilege of serving as Chairman of the Committee on Necrology during your term of office. I consider it a great honor to serve in this capacity. Is he dead whose glorious mind Lifts thine on high? To live in hearts wc leave behind Is not to die. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Campbell In each of our hearts lives the memory of our departed Brethren. That memory lifts our minds to the highest awareness of our Heavenly Father. They are not dead. They are merely separated from our presence for a short period of time. A great man once observed, "Who in time of sorrow or grief has not asked the question, Why? Why did this happen to me? Why must I suffer disappointment and experience such sadness? Or, Why did my loved one die:' Trials come to us for our instruction and blessing. The Lord knov/s our heart aches, our anguish and our grief. He could give the answer to our question, Why?, but he refrains, knowing that our faith in Him and in his purposes will increase through our prayerful searching. He has given us' the assurance that death is not the end, that this mortal existence is but ons part of the great plan of the Master Architect. The Lord will 'not leave us comfortless. He is our Father and our God, and is interested in each of us. He will hear our earnest petitions and in his own time will give the answer to our question, " W h y ? " In the past year the Supreme Architect has summoned into His presence several of our most distinguished members. In 1977 Freemasonry in Kansas suffered one of its greatest losses in the death of Most Worshipful Cline C. Curtiss who served this jurisdiction as Grand Master in 1942. He was born September 6, '1893 in Douglas County cm the farm where his grandfather settled in 1855. He attended Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia and Kansas State University at Manhattan,, and supplemented his formal education with the study of banking, insurance, law and accounting. He taught in the public schools from 1911 to 1920 and served as Superintendent of Schools at Scott City. From 1920 to 1928 he was engaged in banking and insurance. He served as county clerk of Thomas County from 1929 to 1939. In 1-937 he began the practice of public accounting with offices in Colby. In spite of travel limitations imposed by World War I I , he visited Lodges in every part of the state. H e . served our Grand Lodge with great distinction. A man of humility, M . ' . W.'^ Brother Curtiss concluded his address to Grand Lodge with the statement, "There have been man;? who served Masonry better; there has been none who loved Masonry more."

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105

One of the best known and best loved Masons in Kansas was Brother J. Earl Oden, of Parsons, Kansas, who served many years as a Grand Lecturer. Known throughout the state for his proficiency in our ritual, he was a great teacher of men. One of the great fraternalists of our time was John D. (Jack) Cunningham of Norton. H e was known both nationally and internationally for his many years of service as Executive Director of the Masonic Service Association of the United States. After returning home to Kansas following his retirement he was elected as an honorary member of the Kansas Past Grand Masters Association. For many years he served with distinction as Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations and as a trustee of our Kansas Masonic Foundation. Brother Henry D. Parkinson of Scott City, Kansas, served our Grand Lodge in various capacities for many years. He was a member of the original committee which founded the Kansas Masonic Foundation. Thereafter, except for a short period of time, he served as a trustee until his death. Other members of our Grand Lodge family deser\'e special mention. R.". W-'. William D. Wine, a member of Wichita Lodge No. 99, was serving as District Deputy Grand Master of District 38 at the time of his death. Brother Jesse E. Bean served our Grand Lodge as a Committee Chairman, District Deputy Grand Master and Area Coordinator. Brother Theodore Glenn at one time was a faithful employee of our Grand Lodge. Each of these brothers will be sorely missed. No less do we mourn the passing of the 1,910 members of our fraternity who have entered into that higher and better life to which we are all advancing. In this time of sorrow may we receive comfort from these words of Edith Eradt: Just why I suffer I cannot know, I only know my Father wills it so. He leads in paths I cannot understand; But all the way I know is wisely planned. My life is only mine that I may use, The gifts he lendeth me as he may choose; And if in love some boon he does recall, .. I know that unto him belongeth all. I am hischild and I can safely trust; He loves me and I know that he is just. Within his love I can scarcely rest, Assured that what he does for me is best. Respectfully submitted, • T H O M A S C . R A U M , J R . , Chairman

REPORT ON THE KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION, INC. W- • William E. Bogue, Executive Director, presented the following report which, on his motion, was approved: To the M.'- W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M. of Kansas: ' As mentioned in previous years the ..Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees falls in April, too late to be made a part of the Advance Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, but with th'e perniission of our Grand Master we request that the .various financial reports from our Annual Meeting may be included in the published Proceedings, for 1978 a n d be made as an addition to this report.' • . .

106

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

One of the main thrusts of your Foundation for this last year has again been our continuous support of the Masonic Oncology Center at T h e L'niversity of Kansas Medical Center. This support in the form of a Grant :in the amount of $27,060.00 has made for another successful year in, the care and treatment of those many patients who have been seen by the staff there. T h e progress report has not been received from the Center at the time of the writing of this advance report, but will be available, March 10th, and be read in part. In' June, 1977, a seed was planted with W . ' . Brother William E. Slellers, then Master of Emporia Lodge No. 12, Brothers Randy McGehee, William L. Cochennet and Lawrence A. Ormsby, the appointed Foundation Commii:tee of the Lodge and their Lodge Secretary, John Bohm. Through much work on the part of these brethren and many others, a project came to fruition. O n October 8, 1977, a Benefit Talent Show was held and enjoyed by many resulting in funds being raised in the amount of $599.36. These funds were given to the Foundation to purchase a second Donor's Chair for our Masonic Oncology Center. The Chair has now been formally presented and is in use five days a week allowing for additional patient comfort in receiving chemotherapy. Masonry in actionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you bet. Your Lodge could do something, too. In October of 1977 the members and officers of Hoisington Lodge No. 331 came up with' a different idea. Through the generosity of Amelia Rowe, widow of the late Brother V. C. Rowe, a gift of $4,500.00 as a Memorial Scholarship Fund has been received and your Foundation was asked to manage thiii fund for the Lodge. Brother Rowe was a long-time Mason and noted educator in Hoisington. The earnings from this fund will be used to assist youngsters in the freshman year of college and will be selected from the senior classes of Hoisington school system. A fitting tribute to one who spent his life serving in the education of our youth. Our Scholarship Loan Program is rolling along well and monies being paid back are going out in new loans. Presently we have loans outstanding in the amount of $22,396.23. Total repayment to date has been $8,887.77, therefore, the program has turned over a total of $40,171.77 in financial aid to our Kansas Youth. The use of your Foundation as a depository for permanent memorials to our departed is still on the upswing. More Lodges and individuals are seeing fit to use this means to pay tribute to their fellow members and loved ones and support of this kind is sincerely appreciated. This is one method of building the permanent funds of the Foundation, as only the earnings from such funds are used to support our programs and the donors have the privilege of designating their use, within the bounds of our Charter. We were deeply saddened by the passing of two of our Trustees thin year. John D. Cunningham of Norton, Kansas had served the Board well from the formation of the Foundation until his death and as a Director from 1971 to 1976. Henry D. Parkinson of Scott City, served on the original committee which gave birth to the Foundation and with the exception of a short period served as a Trustee until his death. Both are greatly missed among our ranks. Our Grand Master appointed Brothers James E. Taylor of Sharon Springs, and Dolph Simons of Lawrence, to serve these two remaining terms as Trustees and we are pleased with his selection. Our annual program of Fund raising this year has again been a. joint solicitation for the Kansas Masonic Home and the Foundation. Even 1:hough funds will continue to come in well into this year the results thus far are less than last year. As of February 10th, 1978, we have received 3,950 gifts amount-

1977-78

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

ing to $71,997.16. An year at a comparable An average of $15.80 funds thus far are as and last:

average of $18.23 from 5.2% of our membership. Last date we received 4,719 gifts amounting to $74,559.08. from 6 . 1 % of our membership. T h e designation of the follows, giving the same comparison between this year

Area of Support K M F Cancer Program Kansas Masonic Home Scholarship Program Memorials Fund Endowment Fund Operational Fund Misc Total

107

This Year $21,035.50 32,145.40 1,702.50 236.00 6,649.26 10,193.50 35.00

Last Year $13,117.60 37,990.35 2,684.50 80.00 9,559.63 10,897.00 230.00

+ or — +$7,917.90 — 5,844.95 982.00 + 156.00 — 2,910.37 — 703.50 — 195.00

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Like so many things these days this brief report points out that the support of our Masonic Programs comes from a very small minority of our membership. All one has to do to realize this is to attend Lodge and compare those present to the total membership of the Lodge. This report also points out the areas of need in comparing the two years. We have 9 4 . 8 % of the Masons of Kansas who should be urged to support the Foundation and Home. As Officers and leaders of your Lodge you can serve Masonry well by first, supporting our effort, if you have not already done so and secondly, encourage your fellow Masonic Brothers to do likewise. I would like to take this opportunity to voice my appreciation for the privilege of serving Masonry and Mankind as Executive Director of T h e Kansas Masonic Foundation. T h e cooperation and support which has been given to the Foundation and its operation by the members of the Board of Trustees and especially our Grand Master, M . ' . W - ' . William F. Mcintosh, this year is deeply appreciated. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM E . BOGUE, Executive

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U . D . To the M-'- W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M. of Kansas: In accordance with Section 8, Article I X of the Constitution and By-Laws of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M., there were a total of six consolidations in 1977. On March 9, 1977, M . ' . W.". Ralph D. Walker, then Grand Master, ordered Charity Lodge No. 263 at Hazelton to be consolidated with Cosmos Lodge No. 278 at Kiowa and to be known as Cosmos Lodge No. 278; Maple Hill Lodge No. 370 at Maple Hill to be consolidated with Alma Lodge No. 161 at Alma and to be known as Alma Lodge No. 1 6 1 ; and Wilmore Lodge No. 412 at Wilmore to be consolidated with Comanche Lodge No. 295 at Coldwater to be known as Comanche Lodge No. 295. These were the three consolidations mentioned in our last report, but because of our report being at the printers for printing into the final proceedings, we were unable to report them in detail.

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On November 1, 1977, M.". W-'. William F. Mcintosh ordered Whitewater Lodge No. 180 at Whitewater to be consolidated with Towanda Lodge No. 30 at Towanda and to be known as Towanda Lodge No. 30. On December 1, 1977, M-"-W.'- William F. Mcintosh ordered Maple City Lodge No. 342 at Maple City to be consolidated with Dexter Lodge No. 156 at Dexter and to be known as Dexter Lodge No. 156. On December 15, 1977, M . ' . W.'- William F. Mcintosh ordered Highland Lodge No. 296 at Green to be consolidated with Wakefield Lodge No. 396 at Wakefield and to be known as Wakefield Lodge No. 396. There are 397 Lodges on the active rolls of the Grand Lodge as of December 31, 1977. There have been no requests for consolidation approved to date in 1978 and ,no new requests have been received for letters of dispensation to form new Lodges U.D. T h e committee wishes to thank our M . - W - ' . Grand Master for giving us the opportunity to serve our Grand Lodge in our capacities during this past year. Masonry has stepped forward a giant step under our Grand Master's stewardship. Fraternally submitted, F R E D A. T U R P E N , Chairman M A R T I N F . LOGAN RAYMOND R . H A D E N ALFRED H . SLOUGH ELDEN E . TOBUREN

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Masonic Service Association of the United States, working with patients a t the Veterans' Hospital in Topeka, is pleased to make this report of 19''7. We visited 207 Masonic brethren of which 170 were discharged, 14 died and 23 are still in the hospital. One hundred seventy-six of these patients were from Kansas; 102 were from Topeka Masonic Lodges; 26 were from 10 other states and one from Athens, Greece. We participated in all activities of the hospital including two Montii-Carlo Nights for the open wards and two carnivals for the closed wards. V/e furnished prizes and gifts for all events. January 1 the Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. January 12 Dan Donaldson, Senior Warden Orient Lodge No. 5 1 , visited the hospital. January 25 colored slides of Hawaii were shown. February 1 Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary of the Grand Masonic Lodge, presented a 50-year emblem to ]3rother Roy Kirkpatrick, patient in Building 6. February 5 the Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to the patients in Building 3. February 15 VAVS Meeting was attended. March 5 the Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. March 21 patient esco:rted to welfare center for help. March 22, helped patient find apartment. March 23-24 escorted patient to VA Hospital for therapy. March 25 escorted outpatient home. April 1 escorted outpatient to hospital for therapy. April 2 Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3, April 4-6-8-11-19, escorted patient to hospital for therapy. April 29 was carnival night. Our booth served popcorn to all patients. We had 12 volunteers help-

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ing. May 7, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. June 16 the VA Hospital honored the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star for donating the greenhouse to the hospital. T h e Masonic Service served cookies and punch. July 2, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. July 9 served ice cream to patients in Building 9. July 15, took three patients shopping. July 21, Richard Irwin and I escorted a bus load of patients from Building 3 to a picnic and visit to Gage Park and the famous zoo. July 26 and 28, took patients shopping. August 2-3, took patients to Red Lobster for lunch. August 6, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. August 26, served ice cream to patients in Building 6. September 3, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. September 20, attended VAVS Meeting. O c t o b e r - 1 , Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. October 28, Fail Carnival, we served popcorn to all patients. November 7, William F. Mcintosh, Grand Master, made his official visit to the VA Hospital. H e was accompanied by 17 distinguished Masons. Decernber 3, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to the patients in Building 3. During Christmas week each Mason received a coupon book good for $2.00. The Masonic Service is grateful to the Grand Lodge, Orient Lodge 5 1 , Siloam Lodge 225, Square and Compass Club for their participation in financing our project. Fraternally submitted, HARLEY H E N R Y , SR., Field

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REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME M . ' . W . â&#x20AC;˘ S. Allan Daugherty, P.G.M., presented the following report which, on his motion was accepted: To the M'- W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: . National Health C a r e Resources, Inc. Mr. George Moser of National Health Care Resources and Mr. Jack Foster of Foster Consultants have been continuing their work with us in regard to the New Health Care Program for the Kahsas Masonic Home and Health Care Center. The Consultants, with the Long Range Planning Committee, have made a Feasibility Study of the need for beds. We are in the process of correcting the deficiencies as listed by the State and Federal Government. Our Pharmacy arrangemen'f has been completed and is in operation. T h e Physical Therapy Consultant has been making regular visits and setting up the program. Equipment has been purchased and a room has been prepared. Other Consulting Services as required by the government are being established: Medical Records, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dietition Consultant and Social Rehabilitation. As this report is being written we received word from the State of Kansas that the Kansas Masonic Home Health Care Center has been licensed for 151 Beds as a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) for 1978. O u r license in 1977 was for a Intermediate Care Facility ( I G F ) . The surveyors or inspectors have made their report and we hope to have our "Providers Nurnber" in January 1978. We have been recommended by the Topeka Office, and the reports are being reviewed by the Kansas City Office of H.E.W.

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Health Care Center Interior Modiiications Thomas, Harris, Ash and Mason are continuing their work on the Health Care Center to meet the Federal and State requirements. T h e kitchen lighting was completed in March. We have suggested plans for the laundiy. T h e architects have plans for solving the air handling problem. All plans must be approved by the state. We have completed most of the requirements for American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for the handicapped. Ramps, parking, tele:phones, signs, toilet seats, water fountains and cups, towel boxes, mirrors, marking of doors, flashing lights for fire exits, etc., and the fire alarm systems have been completed except for one box which is on order. Smoke detectors, smoke doors, fire alarms, flashing exit signs are all being coordinated to go into operation. Other work required by the government is being completed by our maintenance men. The Health Care Center consists of the Southeast section of the; Home which was known as the Infirmary plus the Administrative Offices, ^Library, Fellowship Hall, O.E.S. Chapel, Arts and Crafts and the Maintenance shop. It is understood, of course, that the residential members have access -lo these facilities. Kansas Masonic Home Appraisal The Board voted to have our facilities appraised. Two national firms were contacted. American Appraisal and Marshall and Stevens. Representatives of these firms came to Wichita and inspected T h e Kansas Masonic Home. Proposals and bids were made. The firm of Marshall and Stevens was sielected. Both are excellent firms but Marshall and Stevens had the lowest bid. Representatives of the firm came to the Kansas Masonic Home in May and we received the report in August 1977. The report covers much information on the Home, and has foui: major divisions: (1) Department Summary; (2) Account Summary; (3) Insurance Summary; (4) Assets Detail (there are 65 pages of part 4 ) . Our arrangement with Marshall and Stevens provides for an annual update of information. West Side Boilers We have two boiler rooms, one for the Health Care Center and the other (West Side) which furnishes the heat for all the other buildings. T h e past two years I have reported on the condition of our West Side boilers, which have been in operation since the 1940's. We had three heating boilers in the West Boiler room. One was condemned in April, 1976. We were able to get through the winter of 1976 with the other two. This summer (1977) the second boiler was condemned. At the August meeting the Board voted to buy a new boiler for the West Side Boiler room. Kendall, Inc. had the contract. T h e work proceeded in good order. The old boilers were removed, necessary plumbing and cement foundations were completed. The new boiler was installed in November, 1977. Boiler No. 3 which is our existing standby boiler has been set up if needed. The cost of the boiler plus installation was $61,850.28. Lown and Grounds The rains of last summer provided exceptional growth to grass and shrubs. Our yard men did a good job of getting the grounds ready for winter. T h e power lawnmower wore out at the end of the season. We will need to purchase

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new equipment for 1978. We plan to have our evergreen trees trimmed in early spring. Also some of our large trees need pruning and deadwooding. Health Care Center The daily patient load is less than 100. The nurses have an enormous amount of paper work as we qualify for the Federal regulations. Our social activities program is going forward. Mrs. Wilson, R.N., Director of Nursing, conducts "In Service Training Classes." Our first new program to be set up was Physical Therapy. Sister Jeanette Huet and Brother Walter Smith raised money for equipment and supplies as their O.E.S. Project' for the Home. Other programs have been set up, and are listed elsewhere in the report. Some 35 to 40 of our Health Care members have their noon meals together. They enjoy this activity. We have increased the number of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. Nurse Aides are being sent to school. This is a new Federal regulation. The first Medication Aide Class of the Health Care Center was started October 4th, 1976 under the direction of Mrs. Vera Wilson, R.N., Director of Nursing and was completed March 16, 1977, at which time the final test was given and sent to the Kansas Health Care Association office in Topeka for grading. The training program consisted of 74 hours. It was a very thorough Medical Course.covering Medical Terms and Definitions; Rules and Regulations regarding Administration of Medications; Anatomy; Physiology; T h e Study of Geriatrics; Parenteral Administrations (Injections) ; Oxygen Administration; Geriatrics; The Nine Systems; Parenteral Administrations (Injections); Oxygen Administration; The Study of Drugs; The 100 most commonly used drugs in Kansas Adult Care Homes and many other phases. We are very proud of our students. All 10 passed the test and are now Certified Medication Aides with a Certificate from the state. Applications, Admissions and Deaths During the year, December 1, 1976 through November 30, 1977, 34 applications were approved to the Kansas Masonic Home. Of this number 19 were for women and 15 were for men. During the same period we lost 39 by death, 34 women and five men. There were six discharges, three women decided not to enter, one woman left to enter another Home, one man and his wife left to return to Arkansas to live. Grand Chapter Officers Visit The O.E.S. District Meeting for District No. 31 was held in Wichita, Saturday, January 29, 1977. On Sunday, January 30th, our Grand Chapter Officers with their respective husbands and wives, made their annual visit to the Kansas Masonic Home. They took a tour and visited members in the morning. A fine program was presented by the group for our members in the West Auditorium at 12:15 p.m. All were guests for 1:00 O'clock Sunday dinner in the West Dining Room. Our members always look forward to the visit of the Grand Chapter Officers. O.E.S. Projects Mrs. Joan Dunn, Worthy Grand Matron, selected "Laundry Equipment for the Health Care Center," as her project for the Kansas Masonic Home. She was ably assisted by Brother Kenneth V. Moses, Worthy Grand Patron. It has been the custom in years past to present a check for the Worthy Grand

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Matron's Project to the Home at Grand Chapter. T h e amount of the check was $5,398.93. The members of the Board, the Kansas Masonic Home Family and I deeply appreciate the interest and support that the members of the Order of the Eastern Star have always given the Home. The Kansas Masonic Home received another check for the Project of Sister Jeanette Huet and Brother Walter C. Smith. Their's was the Centennial year for O.E.S. in Kansas for 1976. A check was presented to the Home at the 1976 Session in Topeka with the information that a second check would be presented later after the total accounting was done. T h e additional check in the amount of $7,134.93 was presented with the understanding the money would be used to buy equipment for the Health Care Center. Part of the funds have been used to establish a Physical Therapy Department. T h e members and staff are most grateful. Arts & Crafts The Arts and Crafts department has been both popular and successful. The government wants our Director to spend more time in occupational therapy and social rehabilitation in the Health Care Center. We have added a part time employee to help with the program. When you are here for Board meeting, please visit Arts and Crafts. A wide variety of work is being done by the members. Members also make items to sell at our Annual Bazaar w!riich is held in Fellowship Hall the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Our members report a successful sale for the 1977 bazaar. As you know, our members get to keep the money from the sale of their merchandise. When the Arts & Crafts department was established, a room was set aside for ceramics. All the necessary wiring and blowers were installed. Sister Dixie Knauss, our Worthy Grand Matron for this year, reports she has received monies toward purchasing a kiln. The Grand Chapter Session of the Order of Eastern Star will be held in Topeka, Kansas, April 18, 19, 20. 1976â&#x20AC;&#x201D;M'.W.'. Ralph D. Walker's Special Appeal In 1976 our Grand Master, Ralph D. Walker, made an appeal to the Craft for a joint fund raising program. It was successful. T h e Kansas Masonic Found.ation was in charge of the operation. At Grand Lodge in March a. check was presented to the Home in, the amount of $38,090.35. Everyone associated with the Home is appreciative of these dedicated people and their gifts. 1977â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Project By M.'. W.'. William F. Mcintosh Our present Grand appeal for funds. We report will be made in Masonic Home Family grateful thanks.

Master M . ' . W-'- William F. Mcintosh has made an understand he has had a favorable response and the March, 1978 at Grand Lodge in Topeka. T h e Kansas and all those associated with the Home again express

New Brochure A new Kansas Masonic Home Brochure has been prepared by Brother Byron Kenyon. You will recall that Brother Kenyon prepared the eight-page Masonic Supplement which appeared in several Kansas newspapers in November, 1976. Seventy-six thousand of these brochures were mailed out in October, 1977 in our Grand Master's appeal for funds. This is a joint venture with the Kansas Masonic Foundation. Extra brochures have been delivered to both Grand Secretary's offices in Topeka.

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Gifts From Rainbow Girls of Kansas The 1977 Grand Assembly of Kansas International Order of Rainbow for Girls was held in Wichita, June 2nd, 3rd and 4th. A check in the amount of $870.00 was presented to the Kansas Masonic Home to add to the funds for a Memorial Prayer Room in honor of Brother Neil McLeod. The room is to be located in the Health Care Center. The Rainbow Girls of Kansas have always been interested in the Kansas Masonic Home Family. We appreciate this fine gift. It is my understanding that the presiding Worthy Grand Advisor, Miss Billie Jo Burge, plans to complete this project during her years. Kansas DeMolay The Kansas Masons have always been proud of The Order of DeMolay. Many of these young men become Masons. The year 1977 was an outstanding year for DeMolay and the Masons of Kansas. David Stout was elected International Master Councilor. He will serve from April, 1977 to April, 1978. David is an outstanding man and DeMolay, one of whom Kansas Masons are justly proud. David is a member of Hays Lodge No. 195, A.F. & A.M. of Hays, Kansas. The Kansas DeMolay holds two state meeting workshops at the Kansas Masonic Home. One in the spring and one in the fall. The spring meeting was held Sunday, February 19th, 1978 in our Fellowship Hall. M."-W.". Thomas C. Raum, Jr., is Executive Officer for DeMolay in Kansas. He is also Deputy Grand Master of DeMolay Internations. In April, 1978 he is to become Grand Master and preside over the 60th Anniversary of DeMolay which will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, in April, 1979. Masonic Homes Executives Association The 1977 Conference of the Masonic Homes Executives Association was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 19th through June 22nd, with the Masonic Home and the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin being co-hosts. Thirty-eight Homes were represented at the Conference. Kansas was represented by the Murrays and the Daughertys. It was an outstanding meeting and we appreciated the Board sending us to the conference. In addition to the General Sessions there were three Seminars: (1) Homes for the Aged; (2) Homes for Children; (3) Board Members. Some of the Seminar sessions were repeated in order to reach more people. Michigan and New Jersey had a large representation of Board members. Mr. George Mosur was one of the speakers at the Conference. Mr. Moser and his firm also are consultants for the Masonic Homes of New York and New Jersey and have working relationships with several other Masonic Homes. One of the highlights of the Conference was an address by William Brenizer, Administrator of the Masonic Home and Health Care Center of New York. "Federal Health Care and the N e w York Masonic Home" I want to reiterate to all of you who have heard me say it before. In the beginning I was unalterably opposed to Medicare and Medicaid. I still am. I have not changed my mind. I simply say to you that New York is in it as a matter of economic necessity at the moment. We figured it out very simpljf. De had a per capita assessment on a 200,000 membership in our fraternity in New York of $3.50 a year ($700,000.00). Our annual budget will be this ne:rt year seven million dollars. If you divide seven million dollars by 200,000 members on per capita basis you've got to get $35 per member and there's no way we're going to get that kind of money. In addition to that, we have an endowment fund of which we can use the interest income. The endowment funds

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amount to about nineteen million dollars. Take 7% of Nineteen million dollars, and you get $1,330,000.00. Add the percapita tax funds to the interest on the endowment funds, plus what we get annually from wills, legacies and bequests (unrestricted funds that we can use to the tune of about a million dollars) ; you put all this in the same bank account and you still aren't going to come up with seven million dollars. Somehow or another, it's got to come from somepilace— either that or you face the opportunity of cutting down the service, cutting down the number of guests you're going to take into your Home, cut your payroll, cut, cut, cut—or you can face the idea of going out of business altogether. I'm sure in New York as well as in all your own jurisdictions that we're not going to close the Masonic Home. Think about it for a minute. What's the greatest thing you've got going for Masonry in your State to induce membership, to be proud of—tC' point to—to brag about as far as the fraternity goes? I T ' S Y O U R H O M E ! If you close your Home what have you got to talk about? What have you got to interest anybody else to join the fraternity? On top of all that, you have a lot of individual state problems and they differ widely in ever/ State • that you're doing business in as far as our Masonic Homes are concerned. I can only tell you about New York. But New York has said very simply and very plainly through their Department of Health and the State Legislature that and citizen of the State of New York who requires any level of health care is entitled to get it according to a certain set of standards and it doesn't matter who is delivering the Health care—whether it be for profit or not for profit, fraternal, church related, whatever—if you're delivering health care, you're going to deliver it to the citizen and you're delivering it according to a minimum set of standards that you have to meet. T o assure every facility of meeting their standards in New York, you have to be licensed to stay in business. It doesn't matter again what kind of health service you're giving. If you give it you have to be licensed and if you meet that code you have to be licensed, or if you don't get the license you don't meet the code and so on and on. They go hand in glove. Now in New York for us to meet the code we had to, of necessity, iipgrade our physical plant facility and we had to, of necessity, offer more services that we were. In order to do all that, the Department of Health said to us "we don't intend to put your Masonic Home out of business, we want to help you meet the code. Come to us with a five-year plan of what ycpu propose to do and we will go over it with you and hopefully we can agree and help you stay in business.". We went with a five-year plan in 1969. It was going to cost ten million dollars. We've been through that plan. We've done what we said we would do. We showed "good faith." We've been licensed but most of our licensi;s have been on a six month temporary basis—'• renewals every six months. So they can see that we are doing what we said we were going to do. We've spent the ten million dollars. We are now thinking big and building. We have just started this year. It was announced at our St. John's day at the Masonic Home just tliis last week—a new seven and a half million dollar building fund campaign to add a new 80 bed wing and remodel another building and add a 100 bed wing to that. We cannot take that seven and a half million out of that nineteen million dollar portfolio because if we do, we haven't got the interest income that we use to help pay the bills. This is above and in addition to anythinjj we're doing now. But everything I have said to you, I have said because it's about getting a license to operate to stay in business to deliver health care services at the

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level the State expects us to do. In doing that you have also met all the requirements of Medicare and Medicaid, so the Board says it is foolish when v/e have to meet it anyway to stay in business, that we aren't going after the other money. It's foolish for another reason in New York. The Trustees of our Home felt if we can't pursue every avenue available to us to gain funds to run the Home before we go to the Craft and ask for more money, they can justifiably say we're not doing our job and we don't deserve any more from them. T h e only avenue we had not pursued was Medicare and Medicaid. We have been in it now for 15 months and we have collected over a million dollars. When everybody in our Home that's eligible to collect it, is collecting it. Medicare, Medicaid A & B, and SSI, we will still only collect enough to pay one-third of the operating costs. So long as you are paying two-thirds of it, it's S T I L L A MASONIC H O M E . It still belongs to the fraternity. We haven't sold it down the river and it isn't belonging to the federal government. Thus, we've got the government looking over our shoulder telling us what to do, but in New York you'd have them anyway because of the license. Thank you. The Federal Wage and Hour Law Congress passed the new Federal Wage and Hour Law to become effective January 1, 1978. T h e minimum wage for 1977. was $2.30 per hour with time and one half for any hours worked over 40 hours. The new schedule is as follows: January 1, 1978 $2.65 per hour January 1, 1979 $2.90 per hour January 1, 1980 $3.10 per hour January 1, 1981 $3.35 per hour T h e new rate will result in teen age youngsters getting $21.20 for an eight hour shift or $106 for a 40 hour week. This situation must be recognized as we review our capable and experienced employees. Long Range Planning Committee The Long Range Planning Committee met on Saturday, October 1st, at the Kansas Masonic Home. I t was an informative and successful meeting. A Long Range Timetable and Progress Proposal was made with dates set for future meetings. It is good to plan for the future growth and development of our Home. "Kansas Masonic Home Kids" T h e "Kansas Masonic Home Kids" is an organization of former members of the Kansas Masonic Home. They meet every two years in Wichita. Their reunion this year was held at the Broadview Hotel, August 5th, 6th and 7th. Mr. W. Ellis Garrison, an attorney from Nelson, Nebraska, is the president. The group visited the Home on Saturday and were guests for lunch. Brother Garrison states the group is growing smaller as most of them were here in the 1930's and 1940's. In 1930 we had about 130 children in the Home. When I was Grand Master in 1952, we had 23 children. T h e last three children left the Home in January, 1959 to be with their father who had retired from military service. Over all these years from 1896 to 1959 and with the many children who were here, we have no record of a former member being convicted of a felony. This speaks well for the children and for the training and leadership which they received under the care of the Masons and Eastern Stars of Kansas. Mr. Wilbur Love, Mrs. Daugherty and I enjoyed being with them on Saturday evening at the Broadview Hotel.

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Jerry D. Williams In January of 1977 I proposed to the Board that we look for a man qualified in the Health Care field who was knowledgeable in Medicare, Medicaid, Government Rules' and Regulations and with Hospital and Nursing Home Administration. T h e President of the Board, M . ' . W-'. Ralph D . Walker, directed Mr. Jack Foster, Consultant, to find a man meeting the Board's requirements. Mr. Jerry D. Williams was employed and started to work in December, 1977. He has a fine background of School Administration and Health Care Administration. He was Superintendent of the Sedan, Kansas school system for two years prior to becoming Administrator of the Sedan Community Hospital and The Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home of Sedan. Mr. Williams is very knowledgeable in the Health Care field. H e is becoming acquainted with the residents and staff and his work is very satisfactory. G a r n e t P. Mason Garnet P. Mason, our Insurance Counselor for many years passed away Sunday, January 15, 1978. H e was a member of Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433, A.F. & A.M., and was a K.G.C.H. of the Wichita Consistory. Brother Mason was a good man and a true friend. We shall miss his wise counsel. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, January 18th. Many M a ^ n s attended the service. Appreciation In conclusion, I would like to express my deep appreciation to the Kansas Masonic Home Board for their interest and forward looking program; to the Lodges and Chapters for their concern and support of the Home; to the staff and employees for their good work and dedicated service and to the members for their loyalty and cooperation as part of the Kansas Masonic Home Family. S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY,

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION At the conclusion of the Report of the Administrator of the Kansas Masonic Home, M . ' . W.'. William F. Mcintosh presented M . ' . W.'. S. Allan Daugherty a plaque in recognition of his 20 years service as Superintendent and Administrator of the Kansas Masonic Home. M . . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Daugherty had announced his retirement in the near future. T h e plaque was accepted in a spirit of gratitude and humility. REPORT OF THE CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE MASONIC HOME Brother Jerry Williams, Co-Administrator, gave the following report which, on his motion, was accepted. To the M-'â&#x20AC;˘ W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: First of all let me say I am glad to have this opportunity to briefly speak to you today. I want to extend my thanks and appreciation to M . ' . W."- S. Allan Daugherty, P.G.M., for the welcome and acceptance I have received at the Kansas Masonic Home. Allan Daugherty is truly a gentleman and a man's man. Also, I want to express my appreciation to the Kansas Masonic Home Board of Directors for having faith enough in me, to choose me as the new Administrator of the Home. Being Administrator is a real honor for me and for those persons desiring to enter the Home. These plans are the result of I hope I can live up to their expectations.

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The Kansas Masonic Home has embarked upon new plans of admission long study made by its Long Range Planning Committee and which were approved by the Kansas Masonic Home Board on January 28, 1978. In the past only Master Masons, their wives or widows and lady members of The Order of the Eastern Star were eligible' for admission into the Home. Now the plan has been enlarged to include the mothers or sisters of Master Masons. The new admission plan also includes the sponsorship of non-MjiSOnic affiliated individuals by any Lodge or Eastern Star Chapter. Persons admitted will be eligible to participate in the Medicare a n d / o r Medicaid programs as they may qualify upon their entrance. Referrals for admission to the Kansas Masonic Home from any individual Lodge or Eastern Star Chapter will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, creed or national origin. A. ADMISSIONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PFAo is eligible? (1) Master Masons. (2) A Mason's wife or widow. (3) A Mason's mother. (4) A Mason's sister.' (5) Lady members of The Eastern Star. (6) Any other person of non-Masonic affiliation who is sponsored by a Lodge of Masons or Eastern Star Chapter. Admission to the Kansas Masonic Home is through referrals made by individual Lodges or Eastern Star Chapters. Most generally admissions are limited to persons at least sixty-five years of age. B.

ASSETSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; A person entering the Kansas Masonic Home may now choose one of two methods of dealing with their assets. The Home no longer requires the mandatory turn-over of assets upon entering the Home. The two methods are as follows: (1) A person may choose to turn over all their assets to the Kansas Masonic Home. In this case, a trust account is established for the resident and monthly charges for care are drawn from the trust account. The resident is allowed a refund if they leave the Home as may be determined by the Board of Directors. Also, the resident has the right to dispose of any assets remaining in the trust account upon their death by making a last will and testament, which specifically refers to the trust account and its disposition. (2) A person may now enter the Kansas Masonic Home and maintain control of their own assets. In this case, the resident makes a monthly payment to the Home for their care. If a person decides to enter under this arrangement he or she is required to have an existing will in effect or to make one before entering the Home.

You have been made aware of studies which have been conducted concerning the construction of a new health care section consisting of 120 beds.

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Many of you may ask why build? Is there really a need for more nursing homes? Let me give you some facts. There are twenty-three million retired Americans in the United States today. There are 1,500 Americans reaching retirement age every day! There are 500,000 Americans who seek and need retirement care each year! There are over 100,000 Masonic affiliated people in Kansas who are of retirement age! Let me assure you there is a need today and by the year 2000 there will be a 38 percent increase in the number of people reaching retirement ages as compared to now. As we move forward on this project, it can truly be something in which every Mason can take pride- This project can make. T h e Kansas Masonic Home, " T h e Leader", in the Long Term Health Care field in this state. This project can become one of the biggest assets we have working in our favor in Masonry. As I have heard here today, we have lost over 10,000 members in our ranks over the last year. The Kansas Masonic Home, with new modern up-to-date health care facilities can become one of the greatest public relation tools we could ever develop for Free Masonry. This proposed project could be used to make people in Kansas more aware of Masonry, its values, and its caring for mankind. With changes in the admission requirements, self control of assets, and a new facility, The Kansas Masonic Home has a bright future. T h e time is right and the purpose is good for Masonry. As is stated in the Bible, in Chapter 3, of Ecclesiastes, Verse 1, " T o everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven"; the time is now and let it be our purpose from this day forward, to join together as Masons, for a better tomorrow a t The Kansas Masonic Home; dreaming not of yesterday, but instead, dreaming of tomorrow and things which are to come. Fraternally Submitted, JERRY W I L L I A M S ,

Co-Administrator

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME M . ' . W-'. T H O M A S C. R A U M , JR., gave the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M- • W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M. of Kansas: Brethren: I am pleased to report, to you on the assets, the income and expenses and schedule of special contributions of our Kansas Masonic Home for the year ended November 30, 1977: STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE Year Ended November 30, 1977 ' SUPPORT: Per capita tax—Grand Lodge Per capita tax—O.E.S Other Contributions Total Support

$ 113,790 33,593 142,398 289,781

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REVENUE: Investment income Assets of deceased members Other income

545,106 432.844 19,110

Total Support and Revenue Income EXPENSES: Infirmary care of members Residential care of members General administrative

$1,286,841

$ 922,966 424,921 37,624

Total Expenses

$1,385,511

Excess of Expenses Over Support and Revenue Before Extraordinary Adjustment Deferred Member's Income Adjustment Excess of Support, Revenue and Extraordinary Adjustment Over Expense

98,670 1,940,856

$1,£.42,186

THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Year Ended November 30, 1977 Emmett J. and Margery K. Schoen Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 Bert McKay, Jr Marjorie Kitchens Anonymous Kansas Masonic Foundation Samuel S. Chaltas Est. of Alice Jane Heryford Est. of Jacob A, Beveridge ' Est. of Effie Almond Edward J. Hogan Grand Assembly, Order of Rainbow for Girls Kansas Masonic Foundation—Wilkinson Trust Kansas Masonic Foundation—Buzick Trust Est. of Bonnie B. DeBaun Robert C. and Betty B. Kimberling Vera M. Dombaugh (memory of Pete Castholm) Martha Kitchens Trust Est. of Luther Blodgett Est. of Overton M. Davis Est. of John M. French Est. of Martha Huffman Est. of Dorothy M. Osborn John T. Ryan F. A. Mayden Sol Cohen Bert Heminger

4,400.00 8,251.00 100.00 50.00 115.00 38,279.16 100.00 1,000.00 500.00 10,000.00 200.00 870.00 1,467.15 293.43 13,493.34 100.00 1,500.00 ^1,061.21 123.34 12,895.00 100.00 500.00 9,270.08 250.00 5.00 15.00 10.00

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Orville B. Nellans George W. Endicott . .' Harry Yates Conyers Albert Lee Pierson Harold Stewart Clarkson Brown Otto C. Zahn Gary Shaw Max D. Roberts David C. Rienieta Raymond C. Laessig Harley James Walker Alva Dean Pettit Junior Lewis Clark Jacob N. McMichael Milton W. Myers Paul E. Pearson Vernon Pate H. C. Bennett Earl Hutton Cable Lodge No. 299 Edward C. Smith Harold M. Erickson Donald L. Rodgers Est. of David R. Stitt Wayne Gilliland Gilbert Henry Jackie W. Keene Charles A, Hartman Ivan Dewitt Chubb John James Wassail, Sr David J. Daoust Clive H. Jarvis Charles Louis Pfenninger Delbert N. Wade John Luehning William Undril Smith Lyle Allan Mann Anton E. Fredericksen Ernie F. Glunt Kenneth V. Moses Est. of Josephine Adamson Rex Owens Haysville Lodge No. 112 Milton C. and Eva M. Feiden Rubye L. Mathes Lerme C. Johnston Helen B. McDonald D. W. Bolton Bonner Springs Lodge No. 366 Carter Ray Stiffler Golden Rule Lodge No. 90 Phillip A. Palmer Homer B." Osborn William T. Taylor Ernest W. Graham

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Ernest S. Madden Thomas, Harris, Ash & Mason

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50.00 250.00

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.$125,247.71 Respectfully

Submitted,

THOMAS C. RAUM, JR.

Secretary-Treasurer

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION M.". W-". Richard D. Kelsey, P.G.M., Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was accepted: To the M:. W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M. of Kansas: The Committee on Masonic Education is pleased to submit a report of its activities for the past year. The only meeting of the committee was held June 18, 1977 at the Grand Lodge office in Topeka with all members present. The following items were discussed and recommendations made. "ON the Threshold" Again this year the committee "The Entered Apprentice," "The After considerable discussion of the that the Grand Lodge continue to

was asked to review "On the Threshold," Fellowcraft," and " T h e Master Mason." merits of this material, it was recommended offer these materials.

Area Conferences The 1977 Masonic Education Area Conferences were reviewed and the following recommendations were made to improve future conferences: 1. The Grand Lodge should make use of its members who are trained in the field of education, public relations and management in the presentations offered at the Area Conference. This would add professionalism to these presentations. 2. As an alternative to the above recommendation, we urge that those making presentations should meet with this committee at least one month prior to the first conference, make their presentations, evaluate each other, to determine any weaknesses in the presentations so they might be improved before taking them to the Craft. It would be helpful for one trained in the field of communication to be present and make suggestions for improvement of the presentations. A college English instructor has volunteered his services. 3. The roll call initiated this year should serve as a stimulus to get Lodge Officers to these meetings. We recommend that this be continued and that certificates of commendation be developed. Strengthening Masonry in Kansas Following the appearance of John Arp, Director of Masonic Education in Tennessee, at last year's Wardens Schools, there was strong sentiment for Kansas to develop such a position. Denial of appropriate financing at our last Grand Lodge session prohibits this expense at this time. We offer the following recommendations to implement such a program: 1. The Council of Administration authorize this committee to explore the formation of Area Committees composed of the Area Coordinator, a

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Lecturer, and the District Deputy Grand Masters of the Area. It would be the functions of this committee to discover weaknesses and strengths in the Lodges of the Area and encourage them to make use of each other, the resources provided by Grand Lodge and the Area Committee to build strong Masonic Lodges throughout the state. This committee would continue to function, should a full-time Director of Masonic Education be secured, as a liaison for him in each area of the state. 2. Since the above recommendation involves the support and cooperation of the Ritualistic Committee, the first step in the implementation would be to seek the support and guidance of that committee. 3. To be a successful program, there Coordinators similar to that of the is an essential tool to the success of directed by and conducted by the

must be some tenure among Area Lecturers. District Deputy training the program. This training could be Committee on Masonic Education.

4. The District Deputy Grand Master may well be the key to the success of the program. It will be through their visitations and reports and their general knowledge of the local Lodge that the strengths and weaknesses will be discovered. To get the Lodge to recognize their problems and to seek assistance will require tact and diplomacy by every member of the Area Committee. Wardens Schools The committee reviewed the previous Wardens Schools as all felt that these have been very successful adventures in educating Wardens as to the operation of the Lodge. It is apparent that all Wardens preparing themselves for the Master's chair are in need of the same type of information year in and year out. Therefore the committee unanimously agreed that the material of previous years was adequate for the yearly schools and that the program "Designs on the Trestleboard" most adequately covered these needs and that this type of material be used this year. This material deals with the "Job Ahead" as Master of the Lodge, in three basic areas: 1. "What needs to be done?"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;An inventory of existing conditions. a. Membershipâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Increasing or decreasing? Participating or non-participating? Why or Why not? b. Existing programs c. Lodge finances d. Degree conferral capabilities e. Committees needed 2. "What can be done?" a. Non members b. Planning program c. Preparing a budget d. Setting the craft to work 3. "What will be done?" a. Becoming an effective leader b. Attitude is so important c. What is a Masonic Lodge? d. Fellowship e. Community participation The response to the printed material distributed at last year's schools was so encouraging that we recommend the continuation of this practice. These

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should include outlines of the oral presentations, program planning skills, calendar and program suggestions, etc. We also recommend the continuation of urging Wardens to have their program for the year developed prior to taking office as Master. Three Wardens Schools were held on Friday evenings at Manhattan, Jetmore and Toronto. I t was hoped that by offering three schools on an evening schedule would increase attendance, however this did not necessarily hold. K.C. Area Masonic Education Program Richard Overton presented to the committee a proposal for conducting a pilot educational program in his area. T h e program to consist of classes in subjects of Masonic interest and presented by those in the area who had experience in public speaking. This program was approved by the Grand Master and is presently in the development stage. Midwest Conference on Masonic Education This conference was held at Springfield, 111., and was attended by R-". W- • Chester Gilbert, D.G.M., Richard Overton and Richard Kelsey. This conference offers a forum for the exchange of ideas among the twelve midwestern states. The 1978 conference will be held in Michigan the first week-end of May. In Appreciation The members of this committee wish to express to M . ' . W.'- William F . Mcintosh, their appreciation for the opportunity to serve the Craft this past year. Perhaps our feelings are best expressed in these words: " I t isn't the money we get for the job That makes us happy, content— It's the joy we find in doing the thing That pays for the effort we've spent It isn't the glory that follows the deed That counts for the utmost, my friend— It's the service we give to our fellowmen That says the real dividend." Fraternally submitted, RICHARD D . K E L S E Y , P.G.M., CHESTER WILLIAM RICHARD LARRY E .

Chairman

L . GILBERT, D . G . M . L . LOGAN D . OVERTON SWANSON

PAST GRAND MASTERS LUNCHEON At 11:30 a.m., M . ' . W.'. William F. Mcintosh yielded the gavel to R . " . W - " . Chester L. Gilbert, Deputy Grand Master, and then retired from the Grand Lodge, along with the visiting Grand Masters. and Past Grand Masters of Kansas, to attend the Past Grand Masters luncheon. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS W.'. John A. Schowalter, Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M-'- W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: The Committee on Public Schools is authorized and its responsibilities described in Section 2-124C of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. This By-Law

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charges the committee with the responsibility of developing a program to support and strengthen our free public school system. Over the years, this committee has developed a two-fold program of support for the public schools; namely, a statewide Scholarship Essay Contest for seniors in the Public High Schools of Kansas and the promotion of American Heritageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Public Schools Month. As interest in these programs has continued to grow, we decided that they should be continued and improved upon if possible. Essay Contest The choice of a topic for the Essay Contest is a duty of this committee that is particularly challenging. This year we chose the topic, "Are Youth a Worthwhile Investment" which was very well received as evidenced by the record number of entries at the state level (76 girls and 45 boys). In August, contest information and promotional material was sent to the Masters and Public Schools Committees of all Lodges. Also, a news release was sent from the Grand Lodge office and the District Deputies were asked to assist their Lodges in the promotion of the Essay Contest. Due to the limited funds available, we had to keep the scholarship awards the same as they have been for several years: $800 for first place; $500 for second; $200 for third; and $50 for fourth place, to each boy and girl winner. There were also three Honorable Mentions in each category that carried no monetary award. One major change this year will be in the presentation of the Essay Contest Awards. Instead of presenting the winners with their awards at the All-Masonic Banquet at Grand Lodge as has been the practice in the past, they will now be presented in each of the winners own communities, preferably at their school's annual awards program, or if that is not possible, in an open meeting at the local Lodge. The committee felt that the winners would enjoy receiving their awards more in front of their friends and fellow students than at Grand Lodge where they would know very few people and very few people would know them. We also felt that this would be of interest to the local news media, thereby providing publicity for the Essay Contests, the local Lodge, and the Masonic fraternity in general. This change was approved by the Council of Administration. The recipients of the 1977-78 Essay Contest Awards a r e : First Place

Second Place

Third Place

Fourth Place

Honorable Mention

GIRLS Cathy Ward Belleville Lodge No. 129 Belleville Robyn R. Murrow Gardner Lodge No. 65 Gardner Dianne Hickert Lenora Lodge No. 181 Lenora DeAnne Stenger Topeka Lodge No. 17 Topeka Alison L. Davis Albert Pike No. 303 Colwich

BOYS Randy Bush Paola Lodge No. 37 Paola Mark Steadman Denison Lodge No. 372 Holton Ben Lange Mankato Lodge No. 87 Mankato Miles Erpelding Patmos Lodge No. 97 El Dorado David R. Eland Hoxie Lodge No. 348 Hoxie

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Janet Dick Burlington Lodge No. 66 Burlington Janet Stites Ionic Lodge No. 254 St. John Assisting the committee in Ecord, Past Grand Master, of worth, and Conrad F. Johnson have served in this capacity for

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Chris Eadens Anthem Lodge No. 284 Scott City Dave Zeller Denison Lodge No. 372 Holton

judging the contest entries were Floyd S. Burlington, Royal B. Brown of Fort Leavenof Sabetha. Both Brothers Ecord and Brown many years and Brother Johnson replaced Dr.

George L. Cleland of Topeka, who has also served for many years and had asked to retire. Another change this year was in the method of judging the essays. Each judge was furnished with copies of all the entries and was given about two weeks to study them before they met with the committee in Topeka for the final judging. We were also able to set up a system where none of the judges or committee members would know the identity of any contest entrant until after the winners had been chosen. American Heritage — Public Schools Month On January 25, 1978, the Honorable and Brother Robert F. Bennett, Governor of Kansas, signed a proclamation declaring February as American Heritage—Public Schools Month. Present at this occasion in addition to Governor Bennett were: R.'. W.'. Chester L. Gilbert, representing the Grand Master; R.'. W . ' . Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary; and W.'. John A. Schowalter, Chairman of the Public Schools Committee. Assessing and reporting on the results of this program are always difficult because they occur so close to Grand Lodge. Recommendations We recommend that the Grand Lodge continue its sponsorship and increase its support and promotion of the Essay Contest and the American Heritage— Public Schools Month through the activities of this committee. We recommend that the method of judging the essays implemented this year be continued. The judges and committee members were unanimous in their praise for this new system. We recommend that the two winning essays each year be published in the Kansas Mason. This will help to publicize the Essay Contest and give the Craft a chance to see the fine work that the young people of Kansas are turning out. T h e committee feels that the Essay Contest Awards should be increased substantially to help compensate for the increased costs of higher education and to make the contest more attractive to our young people. We therefore recommend that the scholarship awards for the 1978-79 Essay Contest be as follows: $1,000 for first place; $750 for second; $500 for third; and $250 for fourth place to each boy and girl winner. T h e Honorable Mentions would be the same as this year. We feel that this increase is both realistic and justified if interest in the Essay Contest is to continue and grow. Conclusion We wish to express our gratitude to the many people across the state of Kansas who have contributed their time and talents to make the programs of this committee successful. A special thanks to our Grand Master, M . ' . W-'William F. Mcintosh, for giving us this opportunity to serve the Craft, and

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for his continued support and wise council throughout the year. Also, our thanks go to Brothers Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, and David L. Recob, Assistant Grand Secretary, and to their staff without whose assistance and support the Essay Contests would not be possible. W e are also grateful for the assistance and advice of our essay contest judges, M . ' . W-'- Floyd S. Ecord and Brothers Royal B. Brown and Conrad F . Johnson. Finally, brethren, let us each ask ourselves the same question that was asked of our young people—"Are Youth a Worthwhile Investment?" If the answer is "yes," and I am sure it will be, we should each give our wholehearted support to our local Public Schools a n d to the activities of this committee, because the Public Schools are second only to the home in influencing t h e future of our greatest natural resource—OUR C H I L D R E N ! Respectfully submitted, J O H N A. SCHOWALTER, DAMON

Chairman

M . GRIMES

BENFORD E . S M I T H RoLLiN B. A S H L E Y J O H N R . HUGGARD,

III

RICHARD G . S T O N E

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TOTAL YOUTH W- • Jimmy D . King, Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M-'- W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M. of Kansas: As in the past, it has been the aim and purpose of this Total Youth Committee to try to bring some harmony and strength among our three youth organizations—DeMolay, Rainbow and Job's Daughters. We hope more Kansas Masons have become aware of these young men a n d w'omen a n d what their groups are doing. Our Grand Master attended each group's state meeting and presented the newly elected state youth leader with a monetary contribution from Grand Lodge. DeMolay received $1,000 and each girls' group $300. The Masons of Kansas and members of DeMolay can be most proud of Brother David Stoudt who, while serving as State Master Councilor for the Order of DeMolay was elected as International Master Councilor. O u r sincere congratulations to him. We would also draw attention to the fact that very soon our own P.G.M. Thomas Raum is expected to be elevated to the position of Grand Master of the International Supreme Council Order of DeMolay. In closing, we would urge that every Kansas Mason take an active part in one of our youth groups. This can be done by simply attending any of their meetings or activities where you would be most welcomed. Fraternally submitted, J I M M Y D . K I N G , Chairman FRANCIS N . J O H N S O N W I L L I A M D . LARIMORE DURWARD C . F.

WARREN

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LABOR TO REFRESHMENT At 11:55 a.m., R ' . W.'. Gilbert called the Grand Lodge from Labor to Refreshment until 1:30 p.m. It was announced that the 1978 Awards Luncheon would be held immediately in the basement dining room of the city auditorium. AWARDS LUNCHEON R-'. W-'- Chester L. Gilbert, Deputy Grand Master, asked W- . Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, to offer the prayer prior to lunch and awards ceremony. After prayer and lunch, R-'- W-'- Gilbert called upon W-'- Woodrow W. Coleman and W- • Travis C. Spencer to assist him in making the awards to Lodges and individuals. TRICE-ROBISON AWARD Wyandotte Lodge # 3 King Solomon # 1 0 Orient # 5 1 Gardner # 6 5 Hiram # 6 8 Carbondale # 7 0 Golden Rule # 9 0 Delaware # 9 6 Patmos # 9 7

Wichita # 9 9 Euclid # 101 Haysville # 1 1 2 Reno # 1 4 0 Old Mission # 1 5 3 Belle Plaine # 1 7 3 Mulvane # 2 0 1 Chase # 2 4 7 Barney # 2 7 9

Antiquity # 2 8 0 Anthem # 2 8 4 Albert Pike # 3 0 3 Hancock # 3 1 1 Rosedale # 3 3 3 Lane # 3 3 9 Valley Center # 3 6 4 Enterprise # 4 3 7 West Gate # 4 3 8

OUTSTANDING MASONS Arlie G. Archer No. 383 Newton H. Bacon No. 245 K. Wayne Casteel No. 413 William A. Caughey No. 15 George F. Chitwood No. 269 Marvin T. Covalt No. 222 Emmett W. Crabtree No. 16 William M. Grain No. 100 Van Doubek No. 265 Felix H . Ernest No. 250 N. John Eschenbrenner, Jr.. .No. 173 Paul E. Ferrell No. 51 Paul E. Gibler* No. 424 Vernon E. Griffiths No. 193 James Guipre No. 214 Paul F. Halsey No. 433 William N. Holmes No. 247 Lester W. Horner No. 172 Herbert J. Keene No. 7 •Posthumously.

David N. Lohr Norman W. Loomis Paschal W. Lundy Van M. Mears Roy E. Morgan Charles E. Nelson Andrew E. Olson Kevin R. Peterson Walton E. Priest Russell C. Schwilling Alfred H. Slough Joseph E. States Robert O. Sullivan Harold W. Tietz William M. Thomas Donald E. Threlkel James L. Withers Donald E. Ward Donald L. Woofter

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

94 36 191 437 374 35 374 397 250 80 247 395 201 109 335 383 417 144 306

OUTSTANDING LODGES Ashlar # 3 4 4 Benedict # 4 0 3 Circleville # 2 0 Derby # 365 Dwight # 3 7 4 Emporia # 1 2 Ensign # 4 1 3 Geneseo # 3 6 1

Gilead # 1 4 4 LaCrosse # 3 3 0 LaFayette # 1 6 Lebo # 1 5 2 Lindsborg # 3 9 7 Marmaton # 2 4 5 McPherson # 1 7 2 Ninnescah # 2 3 0

Norwich # 3 1 9 Overland Park # 4 3 6 Robinson # 1 5 9 St. Francis # 4 0 4 St. Johns # 1 1 3 St. Thomas # 3 0 6 Topeka # 1 7

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LODGE PERFECT ATTENDENCE CERTIFICATES Lodge Topeka No. 17 Spring Hill No. 56 Active No. 158 Ottawa No. 18 Lawrence No. 6 Macksville No. 371 Bcndena No. 440 Rising Sun No. 8 Harper No. 206 Perry No. 415 Neosho No. 27 Wichita No. 99 Hancock No. 311 Walnut City No. 215 Hiattville No. 216 Ridgcway No. 62 Eric No. 76 Caney No. 324 Gilead No. 144

Years 29 28 27 26 24 24 23 22 22 22 21 21 20 19 19 18 18 18 17

Lodge Union No. 7 Kincaid No. 338 Old Mission No. 153 Naphtali No. 310 Albert Pike No. 303 Marmaton No. 245 Corinthian No. 79 McPherson No. 172 Crescent No. 133 Oakley No. 253 King Solomon No. 10 Ensign No. 413 Delphian No. 44 Benevolent No. 98 Polar Star No. 130 Lenexa No. 135 Blue Hill No. 198 Lindsborg No. 397 Acacia No. 9

Years 17 15 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 11 10 9 9 8 8 8 7 6 6

LODGES WITH ONE YEAR CERTIFICATES Olathe # 1 9 Eldora # 2 8 Hiawatha # 3 5 DeSoto # 4 0 Troy # 5 5 Salina # 6 0

Delaware # 9 6 Fortitude # 1 0 7 Mt. Hope # 2 3 8 Armourdale # 2 7 1 Unity # 2 7 3 Antiquity # 2 8 0

Valley Center # 3 6 4 Denison # 3 7 2 Enterprise # 4 3 7 Johnson # 4 4 1 Satanta # 4 4 6

The meeting was concluded with a benediction by W- - Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain. REFRESHMENT TO LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Refreshment to Labor promptly at 1:30 p.m., with Grand Master William F. Mcintosh presiding. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES The Grand Master requested the Grand Secretary to read the roll of Grand Representatives, and for them to stand when their names were called. He commended them for their fine work and re-emphasized the importance of fulfilling the duties of a Grand Representative. The Grand Master resumed receiving reports of the various committees. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRIALS AND PUNISHMENT M-'. W ' . John H. Murray, P.G.M., Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was approved: To the M-'- W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M. of Kansas: During the past year, charges against three brothers were received by the committee as follows:

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One Charge against a brother for violating the oath of the Third Degree and for transactions under an alias or false name. This matter was held over from the previous committee and it was dismissed during the term of this committee when both the accuser and the accusing Lodge requested the Grand Master to dismiss the charge when it was found that the charges could not be proved. It was dismissed and the matter was concluded. Second A charge was filed alleging that a Mason had alienated the affections of and had an illicit association with a fellow Mason's spouse. Trial was had before two members of the committee, a full transcript taken of the proceedings at which time the Lodge was represented, and the accused was present and represented by counsel. After a review of the transcript of the proceedings by unanimous action of the committee, the accused was found not guilty and all expenses were assessed against the accusing Lodge and paid. Third Another charge is pending before the committee charging a brother Mason with adultery and cohabitation with the wife of a brother Master Mason, which may not be heard until after disposition of a civil action concerning the parties. Fourth A further charge is pending before the committee charging a brother with various counts of sodomy and indecent liberties with a child for which he was found guilty in state court. Answer was due March 8, 1978, and was not received so case will be set for trial shortly. The committee is glad to be of assistance to the Grand Lodge and it is particularly grateful that we have not had much work to do. Frankly, the committee would be pleased if there were no violations of our Masonic code. Respectfully submitted, J O H N H . M U R R A Y , Chairman ROBERT D . CAPLINOER WILLIAM E . BRADFORD ADDISON C . IRBY HAROLD N . N I C H O L S

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TEMPLE BUILDING AND REMODELING M . ' . W . â&#x20AC;˘ H. Jackson Staton, P.G.M., Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was accepted: To the M-'- W.'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Article 2-124 D of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge provides that the Committee on Temple Building and Re-Modeling 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 the major re-modeling of existing buildings including the financing of such projects. T h e following projects have been recommended by the committee and have been approved by our Grand Master: 1. Wathena Lodge No. 64, Wathena, Kansas, remodel Temple. 2. Alma Lodge No. 161, Alma, Kansas, purchase building. 3. St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City, sell vacant lots. 4. Lebo Lodge No. 152, Lebo, Kansas, accept gift of building.

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Erie Lodge No. 76, Erie, Kansas, erect new Temple. Enterprise Lodge No. 76, Enterprise, Kansas, erect new Temple. Linwood Lodge No. 241, Linwood, Kansas, erect new Temple. Sabetha Lodge No. 162, Sabetha, Kansas, build new Temple. Unity Lodge No. 273, Clearwater, Kansas, remodel building. Ensign Lodge No. 413, Ensign, Kansas, erect new Temple. Benedict Lodge No. 403, Benedict, Kansas, erect new Temple. Ashland Lodge No. 277, Ashland, Kansas, sell building and purchase building. Many building projects have been approved in previous years and are now in the process of completion. Others have plans pending and are progressing in an orderly manner. These will be completed and approved in due time. Cornerstone ceremonies and dedications have been held and are reported in the Annual Proceedings. Most of our labors have been done by phone and correspondence. O u r committee has been pleased to have served our Grand Master in this capacity. Fraternally submitted, H. J A C K S O N STATON, MARION F . SMILEY ELMER \y. G U A J N E Y VICTOR R . P E T T Y BILLY T . BEAMGARD

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REPORT O F THE COMMITTEE ON OPERATION "KAN" W.'. Glenn L. Knapp, Chairman, gave the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M-'. W.'- Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M. of Kansas: Our Grand Master M.". W-'- William F. Mcintosh, is moving ahead to expand our Masonic Charity program to include the newly made amputee and their families, to render assistance unto them that they may adjust to a normal way of life as soon as possible. This program called, " O P E R A T I O N "KAN," has been presented to the following hospitals with workers that are available for each hospital except K.U. Medical Center: Atchison Hospital, Atchison; Gushing Memorial, St. John, and V. A. Center, Leavenworth; Providence-St. Margaret Health Center, Kansas City; Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam; Lawrence Memorial, Lawrence; St. Francis and Stormont-Vail, Topeka. K . U . Medical Center was given the booklets and a brother in Olathe agreed to make calls in that area. We were received at each hospital with enthusiasm and they liked the program, b u t to my knowledge we have not h a d one hospital to call us for our services. The chairman of this committee has called on three newly made amputees and their families this year: a lady in Leavenworth', a young lad west of Atchison, and a boy in South Topeka, a high school senior. If you brothers here today could see the look in a mother's eyes and hear t h e tone of her voice when asked, has the booklet O P E R A T I O N "KAN," helped you and she answers, "Oh, yes!" You would be looking for people to help. The harvest is ready but the workers are few. I t is the suggestion of this committee that each Lodge appoint a committee to perform this service. We must seek out the newly made amputee and their family and ask to call on them assuring them that it is not the end of the road but just a turn and that we care. Fraternally submitted, GLENN L . KNAPP,

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHURCH-LODGE RELATIONS W-'- James W. Robbins, Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was approved: To the M-'â&#x20AC;˘ W-'â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Church-Lodge Relations wishes to bring before the Grand Lodge and the Kansas Craft the following recommendations: 1. That the Grand Secretary address a copy of the "Open Letter Concerning Masonic Funerals" to the Chaplain of each Kansas Lodge and include the same in a mailing to the Lodge Secretary for his transmittal to the local Lodge Chaplain. 2. T h a t Lodges and individual Masons give serious consideration to using the various Masonic Causes, such as the Kansas Masonic Foundation, the Kansas Masonic Home, and the various foundations sponsored by various groups and bodies of the Masonic Family, as places for memorial gifts to commemorate departed brethren. 3. That the Lodge Chaplain should provide a program in Lodge, each year, on the relationships of religious matters to the Lodge. Help in so doing may be obtained from the "Short Talk Bulletins" and other sources. In some of our Lodges, where all of the members are of one, general, religious sentiment, the great diversity of religious convictions among Masons of the world; with whom we are in fraternal relation through our Grand Lodge and theirs, may never have been considered. 4. That continued use be made of the "Open Letter" through distribution to funeral homes and local churches. This item is available at low cost through the Grand Secretary's office. 5. That Lodge Chaplains in particular, but all Masons as well, pause and reflect upon the emphasis given in our Kansas Masonic Ritual to the universality of Masonry. Masonry seeks to build true friendships among those of every sect, religion, and nationality. Praying in the Lodge with such phrases as ". . . in Jesus' name, Amen," a n d / o r with references to the Holy Trinity, works at cross purpose to the expressed goal of universality. When we pray in Lodge, we are praying jointly (except, perhaps, when the candidate is asked to pray for himself). We ask the entire group present to ratify the prayer with the ancient phrase "So Mote It Be." This is the equivalent of saying "This is my prayer, too." Our brothers who are of non-Christian convictions should not be asked to affirm prayers that they would not pray. It is not that we suggest that Christians should "lay aside" their faith in the Lodge, far from it! Rather, we suggest that no Mason should attempt to force his faith on his brother, even by inadvertent suggestion, any more than he should try to force his politics on his brother. Christians commit no offense against their faith by praying in the name of the Father and omitting other aspects of the God-head. The "Lord's Prayer," taught by Jesus and considered the model of prayer by Christian Theologians, mentions neither Jesus nor the Trinity. It is used in the ritual of some groups within the Masonic Family. There never was a time when understanding and cooperation among peoples of differing religious conviction in this world are more needed than they are today. Freemasonry may well be the one force that could concilliate true friendship in the Near East today. Let us, as Masons, do nothing, to fragment our universality. Even in those Lodges where we are sure that all the members are Christian by faith, and where non of other faiths even live in town, let us observe the Universality of Masonry. Visitors are always a

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possibility in any Lodge. The coming of a visitor should not bring the necessity of a "change" in our usual prayer practices. Members of this committee have partaken of the hospitality of Masonic Lodges and Masons in foreign jurisdictions, and have appreciated the high quality of hospitality they demonstrate towards visitors. Let it not be said that Kansas Masons lack this Masonic Virtue of Hospitality. Let it be our practice to make of each and every Kansas Lodge a strong link in that world-wide Masonic Fraternity which may yet enable this world to live in peace. Let us errect a strong platform in every Lodge on which Jew and Christian, Muslim and Hindu, and those of still other religions, good men of every faith, can stand side by side and hand in hand as true brothers. Speaking as a Christian Clergyman, your chairman believes voluntary acceptance is "of the essence" for those who are and would be Christians. There is no use, no point, and no virtue, in attempting to force anyone to accept this faith. Let us be careful not to use our prayers in Lodge to try to force our brothers of different conviction to give grudging lip service to that which they do not truly believe. This writer is proud to be a Christian and to be a Mason, and feels no hesitation as either to pray in unity with those of differing convictions. He is thankful that Freemasonry makes him a brother to those whom he might otherwise have known only at a perpetual distance. Your committee wishes to thank the Grand Master for the privilege of serving and wishes the new committee every success in continuing the work of improving relationships between Masonic Fraternity and religious institutions of every kind to which our brothers give their allegiance. Fraternally submitted, J A M E S W M . R O B B I N S , Chairman PAUL JACKSON ANDREW O L S O N HuRLBUT K . G R A V E S A. E L M E R ANDERSON PAUL B . H E Y M A N , J R .

EXEMPLIFICATION THIRD DEGREE Business of the Grand Lodge was temporarily suspended at 3:00 p.m., and the Degree Team from Norwich Lodge No. 319, exemplified the Second Section of the Third Degree for the entertainment of the assembled brethren. T h e work was well done and was enjoyed by all. TELLERS REPORT Immediately following the exemplification of the Third Degree, R."- W . ' . Dwight Burton, Chairman of the Tellers, reported that after tabulation of ballots, the following brothers had been elected for the ensuing year: Chester L. Gilbert Grand Master W.'. Nolan Artz Deputy Grand Master F. Warren Starns Grand Senior Warden Ben B. Boyles Grand Junior Warden William E. Montgomery Grand Treasurer Albert O. Arnold, J r Grand Secretary The Grand Master dismissed the Tellers and thanked them for their work. LABOR TO REFRESHMENT The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from Labor to Refreshment until 8:30 a.m., March 11, 1978.

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ALL MASONIC BANQUET Approximately 800 persons assembled in the Municipal Auditorium to attend the all Masonic banquet. A program of music was presented by the Silver Lake Choir of Silver Lake, Kansas. The menu included beef tender steak, baked potato, vegetable, salad, coffee and tea. After the banquet the Grand Master, M.". W.". William F. McIntosh, introduced the Grand Lodge officers and their la dies. Also introduced were the distinguished guests and their ladies, the heads of Kansas appendent orders and their ladies, and the Grand Lodge staff. The Gra nd Master then took pride in introdu cing his fa mily. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Distinguished Service Award. This a ward is presented by the Grand Master to a Kansas Mason who in his opinion has best served the ideals and goals of Free Masonry in his everyday life. The committee was instructed to escort the nominee to the podium. Upon arriving at the seating place of W. Âˇ. Glenn L. Knapp, the audience obviously was pleased a nd rose to their fee t and gave him a tremendous round of applause. He was escorted to the E ast with his wife Joanna, where M." . W." . William McIntosh then presented a silver engraved bowl commending highly the many ways in which W.Âˇ. Glenn Kna pp had served his Lodge and K ansas M asonry.

Glenn L. Knapp is a veteran of World War II with service in the United States Navy. He is a native of Leavenworth and a twice Past Master of Easton Lodge No. 45 serving in that capacity in 1964 and 1970. He was D istrict D ep uty Grand Master in 1972, Assistant Grand Tyler in 1974 and is Grand R epresentative to the Grand Lodge of Virginia near the Grand Lodge of K ansas.

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M :. W:. McIntosh appointed Brother Knapp as chairman of "Operation KAN." The duty of this special committee was to assist hospital amputees. Brother Knapp began his duties by writing a small booklet entitled " KAN." This relates his own experience as an amputee and gives guidelines to others as they adjust to their new life. As he and his wife Joanna returned to their cha irs they were again accorded a standing ovation. The Grand Secretary R:. W :. Albert O . Arnold, Jr. with the permission of the Grand M aster escorted to the podium Brother Conrad H. A . Schwartz. Brother Schwartz is a member of Topeka Lodge No. 17 and according to the Grand Secretary was to the best of his knowledge the oldest living Mason in Kansas. Brother Conrad Schwartz, according to the records, is 104 years and seven months old . He, too, received a standing ovation.

The Grand Master then introduced Horace W. Kimble of the Kansas City Life Insurance Co. Mr. Kimble spoke on "Ask Questions" ; " Listen" ; and "D eliver the Goods." When the program was completed a reception was held in the auditorium. Cake Âˇ and punch were served by the wives of Grand Lodge officers. REFRESHMENT TO LABOR

The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from R efreshment to Labor at 8: 30 a.m., Saturday, March 11 , 1978, and regular business and reception of reports resumed.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS Due to absence of committee members, R. • W- • Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, read the following report which, on his motion, was received: To the M-'. W-'• Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: It has been a privilege and honor for this committee to have served the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas during the past year. T o observe and review the working of the Grand Officers as each of them fulfilled their duties, has been an inspiration and sets an example for all Masons to follow. Our Grand Masters report shows his dedication and concern for what is happening and will be happening in Masonry in Kansas. The following parts of the Grand Master's report are recommended to you for approval: Condition of the Craft, Grand Representatives, Special Communications, Committees, Grave Markers and Appreciation. Recommendation No. 1 (pertaining to obtaining a Director of Masonic Education) is referred to the Finance Committee. "Necrology" is referred to the Committee'on Necrology. Recommendation No. 2 (Realignment of Masonic Districts) is referred to the Committee on Masonic Education. The following parts of the Grand Master's report are referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence: Recommendation No. 3 (Appointive Grand Lodge Officer Status to the Lecturers), Decisions and Rulings, and By-Law Changes. Reports of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and the Council of Administration have been found to be complete- and in detail. We make the following recommendations: Grand Treasurer's Report, in its entirety, is referred to the Finance Committee; those parts of the Grand Secretary's Report, concerning Estimated Income, Estimated Expenditures, Schedule "A" and Warrant Accounts are, also, referred to the Finance Committee. Tht: Report of the Council of Administration, in its entirety, and all sections or paragraphs of these reports, not specifically mentioned, are recommended for approval. Fraternally submitted, GEORGE W . YOUNG, Acting

Chairman

CARL F . N E L S O N WAYNE FULLER J O H N W . W I L L E Y , III

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS M . ' . W-'. Forrest D. Haggard, P.G.M., Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was accepted: To the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: The Committee on Foreign Relations has examined all correspondence with other Grand Lodges, with reference to Fraternal Relations, which has come to our attention, and submits the following report: Your chairman was asked to give his opinion as to the regularity of the Grand Lodge of Iran preceding the appointment of Brother Louis E. Kresin as our Grand Representative. I t was my pleasure to report that we are in full Fraternal Relations with the Grand Lodge of Iran, as are all but three of the Grand Lodges of the United States. We are glad to report warm Fraternal Greetings exchanged between the offices of the Grand Secretaries of our two respective Grand Lodges.

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Your chairman inherited correspondence relating to inquiries made by a P.G.M. to the Grand Orient of Italy concerning their 1976 election and its results. Since we are in good Fraternal Relations with the Grand Orient, and since your chairman is on personal Fraternal good terms with the Grand Orient, having personally visited them while they were in Grand Session, and since he felt it was a violation of Masonic Usage and Custom for one Grand Lodge to interfere in the internal activities of another Grand Lodge, there was no action taken on the matter. We received Fraternal Greetings from: Grand Lodge "COSMOS," of Chihuahua in Mexico, (see 1977 report of M . ' . W.'. Brother C u n n i n g h a m ) ; The National Grand Lodge of Denmark, which stated that although Denmark is noted for its developed social security systems, yet they have their old, sick, and lonely who need Masonic assistance, saying "there is an all important task ahead of us as Freemasons; willfully to preserve, maintain, and improve the respect for the individual human being." The Grand Lodge of Cuba; The Grand Lodge of Pernambuco, Brazil, with a request that we consider reciprocal recognition and the exchange of Grand Representatives. This request merits our consideration and your committee will give it full and careful examination before bringing a report before you at our next Annual Communication; The Grand Lodge of Belgium, dealing with an error in appointment by one of our past Grand Masters and an attempt, through our Grand Secretary, to rectify the situation; This matter is still under consideration; The Grand Lodge Mexico, Oriental Peninsular, considering whether or not they exchange Grand Representatives. This matter, also, was inherited by your chairman, and is still under investigation; The Grand Lodge Orient of Colombia, regarding communication with certification of Al Van Tries as Grand Representative; again, this matter was inherited and we are still in the midst of attempting communication; The Grand Lodge of Israel, concerning their 25th Anniversary in October, 1978; Grand Lodge Tamaulipas, Mexico, with Brother Gerald Anderson's commission; The Grand Orient of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, requesting our consideration of Fraternal Relations; this request will be given our careful consideration; We also received requests for financial assistance from local Lodges of Foreign Jurisdictions (including one from a First Baptist Church of Yauco, Puerto Rico) all of which we respectfully declined as being outside of the province of this committee. We were saddened by the untimely death on Dec. 15, 1977, of M-'. W.'. Conrad Hahn, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association. His death is a loss to Universal Freemasonry, but we were more personally affected by the death of our own beloved John D. "Jack" Cunningham, on June 9, 1977. Jack served Freemasonry throughout the world, as well as bringing honor to our Grand Jurisdiction. He was my immediate predecessor in chairmanship of this committee and his files and decisions will ever be a guide for our future actions. We wish to express our appreciation to M . ' . W-'- Brother Mcintosh for his excellent and fitting Memorial tribute on behalf of Jack Cunningham, that was delivered before the Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries, and other distinguished brothers, at the 59th Annual Meeting of the Masonic Service Association; as well as his contribution to Freemasonry was lifted up and given due recognition. We want to extend our thanks to M . ' . W.'. Wm. F. Mcintosh, our Grand Master, for his cooperation and sense of Universal Masonry, and to R.'. W.". Albert O. Arnold, Jr. for his unfailing work in correspondence and to Brother Baird C. Strain, Orient 5 1 , for serving as our translator. With international

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travel as prevalent as it is today, we need to repeat a bit of advice voiced by our predecessors in this office. All Grand Lodges recognized by our Grand Lodge are listed in our Annual Proceedings. If you have any questions about the irregularity of any organization or Masonic related group, you should contact our Grand Secretary. There is no excuse for a Kansas Mason to place his membership in jeopardy by becoming involved with any irregular or unsanctioned group. Recognition between Grand Lodges leads, to greater fraternity and promotes the World Brotherhood of Freemasonry. WHEREAS, the Grand Lodge of Colombia, Bogota, was formed in 1922 and enjoys free fraternal relationships and recognition with all Grand Jurisdictions in the U.S.A. (except Alabama, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming) and WHEREAS, as far as we can ascertain, there is Masonic accord in matters of Constitution, rules, and regulations between the Grand Lodge of Colombia, Bogota, and the Grand Lodge of Kansas; we recommend that the Grand Lodge of Colombia, Bogota, be granted full recognition by the M-'. W-'. Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas, and our Grand Secretary be instructed to begin correspondence relative to exchange of Grand Representatives. Fraternally submitted, FORREST D . HAGGARD, K.MAYNNARD CURTS ROGER SEIGEL

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REPORT OF RITUALISTIC COMMITTEE M.". W-'. J. Fred Williamson, P.G.M., Chairman, presented the following report, which, on his motion, was approved: To the M-'â&#x20AC;˘ W-'â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: A meeting of the Ritualistic Committee was held in Salina on August 19, 1977. All members were in attendance. The format and schedule for the 1977 District meetings was discussed and decisions reached. On August 20, 1977, a joint meeting of the Committee and Lecturers was held in Salina Lodge No. 60. This was a fruitful meeting as all aspects of the Ritualistic program were discussed. The District meetings were scheduled at the convenience of the D.D.G.M. and the Lecturers. All meetings were held. The important job of re-copying the extended copy of the Ritual was undertaken by Brothers Earl Sitton and Dave Aday. The old copy was in bad condition and needed replacing. The new copy was proof-read by the Ritualistic committee and Lecturers during this Annual Communication. It was our conclusion that further study was needed. Therefore, we do not recommend the new copy be declared as the official copy at this time. The Trice-Robinson Award for Ritualistic proficiency was earned by 27 Lodges which were recognized at the Awards Luncheon during this Annual Communication. w This Grand Lodge is indebted to its staff of Lecturers who work so tirelessly to promote proficiency throughout the state. These brothers spend countless hours and drive many miles in the discharge of their duties. It is truly a labor of love. They are Right Worshipfuls Earl M. Sitton, Frank T. Moore, Ronald E. White, Harvey Henderson, Lawrence Winegardner, A. Franklin Baldwin, Clifford Ramsey, Clarence W. Sills, Cecil Carter, Durwood C. Danielson, Robert Schroeder, Dick Haefele, Glenn Jenkins, Barrel Farrow, David Aday, and Most Worshipful J. Fred Williamson.

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Respectfully submitted, J. F R E D W I L L I A M S O N , P . G . M . C. TRAVIS SPENCER

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WooDROw W. COLEMAN J O H N E . STOVER

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND LODGE PUBLICATIONS M-'. W-"- Ben W. Graybill, P.G.M., Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was received: To the M-'- W-'- Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M. of Kansas: The two members of this committee have enjoyed our association while performing our assigned duties as well as with our Grand Master, M.". W-'William F. Mcintosh'. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve the Grand Lodge in this capacity. As this month will conclude the services of the chairman of this committee, we will give a resume of our policies the past several years. O n assuming the duties seven years ago, we aspired t o develop sources of news items from the constituent Lodges all over the jurisdiction. We appointed some 60 or more correspondents located in every community in the state. Of course, not all responded, but there was a sufficient number to generate a steady flow of news from all sections. We have not at any time denied publication of an item that was not contrary to our established policies. We have regretted that at times we could not publish articles concerning the appendant bodies. If we accepted and published from one, we would be bound to give all of them the same consideration, which would eventually crowd out news of the Lodges. We have not published poems for about the same reason. I t is surprising how many poets emerge when an opportunity is given for publication. We have tried to offer a well-balanced content so that all readers may find something of interest in each issue. Quotations from other Masonic publications are used to give our readers information regarding world-wide Freemasonry. Articles on Masonic education have been garnered from publications of the past as well as articles by current Masonic scholars. Above all, we have tried to make every Mason in Kansas aware of the programs, policies and activities of the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Kansas. O u r successor, M . ' . W-'- William F. Mcintosh, has proven himself to be a knowledgeable and articulate student of Masonry and we are confident that he will continue to improve our publication for the enjoyment of our readers. This committee recommended to our Grand Master that the Histories of Kansas Masonry stored in the basement of our Grand Lodge building, be distributed to each recipient of a 25- or 50-year emblem and that a copy be given along with Book of Laws, to every newly raised Mason. As the cost of publishing has been recovered, we have recommended that the remaining books be offered at a reduced price, to be determined by the Council of Administration, to all others desiring a copy. T h e Grand Master has informed us that the Council of Administration has approved these recommendations. We assume you will receive further information before the close of this annual communication. We further recommend that the District Deputy Grand Masters be authorized to place a copy of the "History of Kansas Masonry" in every school and public library in this Grand Jurisdiction. Respectfully submitted, B E N W . GRAYBILL, OSCAR D . S M I T H

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PRESENTATION At the end of the report of the Publications Committee, the Grand Master M-'. W-'- William F. Mcintosh, presented M . ' . W-'- Graybill with a special plaque in recognition of his many years of outstanding service as Editor of the Kansas Mason. After the presentation ceremonies, the resumption of committee reports resumed. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE M . ' . W.'. Ralph D. Walker, Chairman, made the following report, which, on his motion, was accepted: To the M-'â&#x20AC;˘ W-'â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Your committee commends the Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and Grand Lodge Officers for their frugality during this past year, while handling limited finances available to them. Many Grand Lodge Officers have travelled without reimbursement at their own expense to perform their duties. Our Grand Officers deserve a hearty commendation for leaving our funds in the black this year. This committee directs Your attention to the Grand Secretary's Estimated Budget to His report. It is exactly the same as this committee estimate, and is the same as was discussed with the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Secretary, and ourselves. Please note that we have cut the budget to the bone, and that nothing has been left for depreciation or repair of the Grand Lodge building. Concerning Recommendation No. 1 of the Grand Master, as pertains to a Director of Masonic Education, it is the opinion of this committee that until such finances are found to finance such a position, we cannot at this time consider it, but I must say however, that it is a commendable project, and one that we hope you will consider at a later time. Fraternally Submitted, R A L P H D . W A L K E R , PGM, J O S E P H F . GERSTBEROER ROGER C . WARD WILLIAM C H A P M A N W. NOLAN A R T Z

Chairman

MOTION TO CHANGE MONITOR W.'. Gerald A. Lough, Master of Delaware Lodge No. 96, made a motion which was seconded by W.'. Floyd Bosler, PM, Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, to change the official monitor of the Grand Lodge on page 38 and 39 of the current issue to give full reference to the Blazing Star as previously used prior to 1975. After considerable discussion, the motion was defeated. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE M . ' . W.'. Arthur C. Hodgson, P.G.M., Chairman, presented the following report which on his motions, was acted on by sections and then at the conclusion, adopted as a whole: To the M-'. IV-'. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: INTRODUCTION The members of the Committee on Jurisprudence are appreciative of the opportunity of serving Masonry during the past year. We have appreciated the

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fervency and zeal with which our Grand Master has conducted the business affairs of Grand Lodge and it has been a real pleasure to work under his leadership. The committee has been consulted many times during the year and we feel that this is a healthy situation, not that the committee considers itself so very wise but that it indicates that our Grand Master has been willing to check the "reference points" of our Masonic Law to see if he is correctly interpreting the law. OPERATION Generally speaking, the inquiries from our Grand Master or other Grand Lodge Officers will come to the Chairman of the committee. The Chairman sometimes writes to the committee for their individual thinking on a matter but more generally the Chairman will answer the inquiry with a letter to each member of the committee requesting their response or ideas if they do not agree with the Chairman. Over a period of time this has proven to be a satisfactory and expeditious manner in which to handle the business of the Committee on the Jurisprudence. The members of the committee this year have been particularly cooperative and helpful and it makes for a good working relationship on the committee. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION In the report of the committee at the last Grand Lodge session, it was suggested that the report of the action of the Council of Administration should be complete enough to appraise Grand Lodge of the more important actions taken by the Council of Administration. Apparently with this suggestion in view the Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee has been receiving minutes of each Council meeting shortly after each meeting. There is no requirement for any such procedure but at least it gives a double check concerning the actions of the Council. DECISIONS AND RULINGS Hopefully no Committee on Jurisprudence in this Grand Lodge will attempt in any way to usurp the authority of any reigning Grand Master. The committee has a function of being helpful, to give interpretations of the law as the committee interprets it, and when requested, give an opinion on Masonic usage and custom where there is not a specific constitutional or by-law provision which appears to govern. Our Grand Master has been unusually cooperative. He also has been extremely busy. It appears to your committee that his decisions and rulings have been within his perogatives and in conformity with Masonic law and usage. Decisions and rulings of a Grand Master should have the study and consideration of later Grand Masters, however, your committee believes that the better way to handle the decisions and rulings of any Grand Master is to consider that they have full force and effect during the term of the Grand Master who made them, and that they be studied and given consideration to by succeeding Grand Masters, but. that a succeeding Grand Master is not necessarily bound to follow the decision or ruling of an earlier Grand Master. DECLARATION The 1977 Annual Communication of Grand Lodge approved a constitutional change of Article IX, Section 2, of our Constitution and Recommendation Number 2 by M . ' . W- â&#x20AC;˘ Ralph D. Walker has been approved by the necessary two-thirds (/4rs) of the Lodges and the same becomes law upon the reading of the Declaration of our Grand Master. (Declared approved by the Grand Master).

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BY-LAW CHANGES I Our Grand Master has recommended that there be a change in By-Law 2-306 having to do with salaries of Grand Lodge Officers. The effect of the proposed Amendment would be to make the salary of the office of Grand Secretary subject to the action of the Council of Administration. Our Grand Master has pointed out that the review of the salary would still be within the control of Grand Lodge in the adoption of a budget. The proposed change would make By-Law 2-306 read as follows: "2-306 Salaries of Grand Officers: T h e following annual salaries shall be paid to officers: To the Grand Master, $800; to the Grand Treasurer, $200; to the Grand Secretary, such figure as may be set by the Council of Administration. The Grand Secretary and Assistant Grand Secretary shall be paid semi-monthly, the Grand Master and Grand Treasurer quarterly, and all others at the expiration of their terms of office; Provided, further that there is hereby appropriated from the General Fund for use by the Council of Administration such additional sums as they deem adequate and proper to provide salaries of an Assistant Grand Secretary, the Grand Tyler, Assistant Grand Tyler, Official Stenographer for the Annual Communication, the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Organist and the Grand Orator." I move adoption of this portion of the report. (Adopted and approved). 11 Our Grand Master has recommended a change in By-Law 2-301 which has to do with the Grand Lodge Per-Capita Tax and Special Assessment. Adoption of our Grand Master's Recommendation would raise the Per-Capita Tax from the present $4.00 to $5.00. Our Grand Master has set forth some of the reasons for his Recommendation. I move that this Recommendation of our Grand Master for a change in By-Law 2-301 be adopted. (Adopted and approved). HI I Our Grand Master has recommended that Grand Lecturers be given the title of Right Worshipful, and to effectuate our Grand Masters Recommendation, we have revised By-Law 2-126 to read as follows: "The Grand Master shall appoint such Lecturers and Assistant Lecturers as may be necessary to meet the requirements of the Lodges; the district meetings; and the brethren seeking Letters of Dispensation. They shall possess the rank of a Past Grand Junior Warden during their term of office. They shall perform such duties as the Grand Master may order making report thereon when required of him". I move the adoption of this By-Law as amended. (Adopted and approved). CONCLUSION Our Grand Master has appeared to us to be skillful, to genuinely interested in what is for the good of Masonry in diction. We hope that we have been some help to him rather We have no right and no desire to set policy, we do feel

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right and the duty to advise on Masonic Law when our advise is requested. We reflect with interest upon the varied and unusual talents of our present Grand Master and of his predecessors. T h e Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction has indeed been fortunate. Fraternally Submitted, G. T H O M A S V A N BEBBER WILLIAM T . SOHLITCHER W. L E E CAIN CHARLES F . JONES A R T H U R G . HODGSON, PGM,

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REPORT O F THE COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE W. . Thomas C. Ryther, Chairman, was unable to be present and so W . ' . John J. Verburg, read the following report which, on his motion, was adopted. To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M.

of Kansas:

It is with many misgivings and no small amount of apprehension that this novice Correspondence Committee makes its report, following, as we do, in the footsteps of Past Grand Master Floyd Ecord, who did the job so faithfully and so well, for so many years. If we do a half-way acceptable job it will be because we had so many volumes of his previous reports to follow as a guide. Probably the most rewarding experience in reviewing the reports from other Grand Jurisdictions was to learn of the tremendous amount of charity and philantrophy by Masonic organizations throughout the world. Most Grand Jurisdictions maintain Masonic Homes for the care of the elderly members, wives, widows, and orphans. Many Jurisdictions award scholarships for college students and perform many other acts of charity. T h e Provincial Grand Lodge of South Africa reported to the Grand Lodge of Ireland that the Combined Constitution Charity Funds continue to be well supported by their Lodges. The Masonic Services Committee in South Africa continues its good work in visiting and assistance to the sick, in the provision of parcels at Christmas to the needy, and in other ways. In California 48 percent of its Masons contributed toward the support of its two Homes, averaging $10.05 each. Six Lodges averaged more than $30.00 per member, the highest being $51.17. T h e total from Lodges was $1,037,406. The Committee on Charity of the Grand Lodge of the State of Washington has compiled a 70-page report which attempts to include all Masonic charity of all Masonic organizations in all the Grand Jurisdictions. This report includes the Crippled Children's Hospitals, the Burns Institutes, the Masonic Homes and Educational Foundations. A copy of the report will be sent to each Grand Jurisdiction. I t will be an extremely interesting report to see and it should make a valuable addition to the Library of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Reports from 45 Jurisdictions were reviewed including 31 Jurisdictions in the United States. Loss of membership which has persisted in many Jurisdictions for several years continued in 26 of the United States Jurisdictions that were reviewed. T h e net loss of 31 Jurisdictions was 34,987. Five Jurisdictions (Arizona, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee) had a gain in membership of 2,013. Tennessee had a gain in membership for the

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36th consecutive year. In the 31 Jurisdictions in the United States there was a net loss of 1.4 members per 100 members, 2.6 deaths per 100 members, and 1.9 raised per 100 members. It would seem that most Masonic organizations need three new members per 100 members to maintain the current membership. All Jurisdictions continue to urge greater support of our youth groups; not just in money, which seems to be fairly ample, but in manpower. Minnesota's DeMoIay Committee chairman urged that each Chapter be provided with six good, active Masonic advisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the kind of men the boys will want to be associated with in the future. All Masonic Homes are being hit by ever-changing state and federal regulations. Most seem to be clearing the hurdles in fair to excellent shape. Fund drives among members for Home support are common. At a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ireland a third degree was conferred by a team from South Africa to a standing room only audience. More attention is being given to the establishment of Masonic libraries and to the gathering, preserving and displaying of Masonic artifacts. In addition to housing a large attractive Museum, the Texas Grand Lodge Library has 32,661 volumes on its shelves. A special chiirch service held in Sydney, Australia, for Masons and their families, was attended by 1,600, I t has been difficult to select the items to be presented in the brief time allotted for this report. We have had to pass up many interesting events. We hope we have given some information that will prove beneficial to both our Grand Lodge and constituent .Lodges. We hope that many of you will read the reviews of the Grand Jurisdictions. A knowledge of the activities that are successful in other Jurisdictions should prove to be of value in planning the prograins in our own Jurisdiction. The review of the reports from other Jurisdictions has been a pleasant and educational experience. We thank the Most Worshipful Grand Master for giving us this opportunity. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS C . RYTHER, VINTON C. FISHEL

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16,145 15,705 23,762 213,139 932 33,374 81,664 12,179 173,638 157,180

373 424 420 3,385 86 681 2,610 184 2,843 3,269

373 387 578 5,671 1,024 1.627 356 5,316 3,759

276 (156) 213 3,431 (.33) 811 (821) 221 4,190 1,731

43,651 106,793 136,049 52,793 48,540 101,735 36,298 14,681 13,474 7,655 89,061 208,605 72,389 11,267 10,175 68,056 227,663 14,120 1,404 13,822 13,701 13,843

808 1,547 2,108 858 1,316 2,210 â&#x20AC;˘ 553 220 200 193 2,097 2,977 2,319 226 200 1,104 4,918 1,137' 20 312 157 209

1,079 2,773 3,813 1,384 1,109 2,707 944 351 304 168 1,778 6,674 '1,375 251 291 1,823 5,801 190 25 391 348 181

542 2,457 3,086 1,192 (126) 1,186 782 185 242 33 1,904 7,874 (591) 274 267 945 2,228 (85) 15 195 357 182

420 1,915 5,115 175 378 1,545 1,605 1,576 263 1,056 1,354

358 (319) 1,733 122 278 2,485 390 1,091 263 187 1,114

14,910 98,125 226,619 5,576 14,770 85,776 70,128 53,336 17,960 45,198 44,465

221 2,685 4,036 98 277 1,993 1,636 805 584 1,008 635

of 31 Grand Jurisdictions 2,374,586 75,860

46,292 1.9 1,241 1.6

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ALBERTA —1976 William Alexander Milligan, M. P. Dunford, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—171 Members—16,145 Loss—276 The 71st Annual Communication was held in the Hotel MacDonald in the city of Edmonton on June 11, with 109 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters present. The death of Past Grand Master William Maine Jackson occurred on August 20, 1975. Four Memorial pages in the published proceedings gave the names and Masonic records of brethren who served their Lodges as Master, or the Grand Lodge in some capacity and had passed to their reward during the year. The annual three-day spring Masonic workshop was held at the Banff Center with 559 in attendance. Computerization of membership records had been completed. T h e cost per complete print-out originally estimated at $400 had been revised upward to $600. The Finance Committee reported an operating deficit of $2,424, which was less than half what it had been the previous year. The Board of Benevolence disbursed $5,740.77, the largest amount, $1,030, being spent at Christmas time. Assistance went to three brethren, 10 widows, and one daughter. Intent to present a motion on the floor of Grand Lodge must be submitted to the Jurisprudence Committee 90 days in advance of the annual Communication. Included in such motions receiving favorable action were: 1) T h e Board of Benevolence will now meet quarterly instead of monthly; 2) The 1977 Annual Communication will be in Lethbridge; 3) Masons who have received the 50-year jewel (worn only in Lodge) will now also receive a 50-year lapel pin. Motions failing of passage would have: 1) Provided for suspension for non-payment of dues at the end of one year, instead of two; 2) Provided that any Lodge desiring to do so could elect the subordinate officers customarily appointed by the Master; 3) Would have restricted the wearing of Masonic Cuffs to only the Grand Master. T h e Jurisprudence Committee ruled: 1) A Lodge can decide for itself whether to celebrate as its anniversary the date on which it received dispensation to begin work, or the date on its charter; 2) A Past Master cannot count his year as Master in reckoning his years toward a 50-year Past Master's jewel. A special Grand Lodge Committee reported favorably on providing appropriate lapel pins for 25 years continuous membership. The report was adopted. A change in Constitution to conform to that of the Grand Lodge of England has been suggested whereby all business would be transacted in the first degree; the second and third to be opened only for degree work. A. O. AsPESLET, Installed Grand Master M. P. DUNFORD, Grand Secretary ARIZONA —1976 M. E. Anderson, James M. King, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—70 Members—15,705 Gain—156 T h e 94th Annual Communication was held in Phoenix on May 17-18, 1976 with 68 Lodges represented, 19 Past Grand Masters present, 12 other Jurisdictions represented, and 244 delegate voters.

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Eleven dispensations were issued including five dispensations to hold outdoor Lodge meetings. The Lodges were to be opened in the Temples and the Degrees to be conferred outside. The Grand Secretary reported the following statistics: Raised, 4 2 4 ; Affiliated Foreign, 3 1 3 ; Affiliated Arizona Regular, 4 2 ; Reinstated, 6 5 ; Dimits, 161; Suspended, 173; and Deaths, 387. T h e Grand Lodge presented 90 Gold Awards for 50 years membership. The Grand Master presented a 75-Year Certificate to Frank Gold of Flagstaff. A Special Communication was held on March 2 1 , 1976 at Casa Grande to lay the cornerstone for the new Sacaton School District No. 18 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Grand Lodge allocates $5,000 to be expended annually by the High School Assistance Committee. About 150 students were helped in various ways to remain in school. These funds may be used to purchase books, clothing, lunches, and other necessary items. T h e cooperation between the high schools and the Committee was very much in harmony. The Committee on Masonic Service and Education began publication and distribution of the news letter, Arizona Masonry. Four copies were sent to each Lodge. The Public Schools Committee worked through local lodges to sponsor essays by students in the public schools from the 2nd through the 12th grades. Local Lodges carried on the contests, scored the essays, and awarded Certificates of Merit to the best in each grade. These were then forwarded to the Grand Lodge Committee where duplicate monetary awards were given for the firsts, seconds, and thirds in each grade. The Grand Lodge has a Youth Committee to promote the welfare of the Order of DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, and Job's Daughters. The Scholarship Committee reported that scholarships of $500 had been awarded to five college students. Some Lodges also awarded scholarships. The Masonic Home Study Committee reported that there does not seem to be enough needy members to warrant the erection of and maintenance of a Masonic Home. T h e Committee concluded that the direct relief shared by the subordinate Lodges and the Grand Lodge seems to be the best way of helping a distressed Mason without the huge outlay of capital to provide a Home. T H O M A S P. N E L S O N , Installed Grand Master JAMES M . K I N O , Grand

Secretary

BRITISH COLUMBIA —1975 Thomas Y. McLachlan, Thomas G. Ellison, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—170; 2 LD Members—23,762 Loss—213 The 105th Annual Communication was held at the Holiday I n n in Vancouver June 17-18, 1976, with 161 Lodges represented and 12 Past Grand Masters and 116 Past District Deputy Grand Masters present. Among the distinguished guests were five from the Grand Lodge of Washington, one from Nevada, and one from Japan. Three new Lodges U D had been instituted, one of which having met the necessary requirements, was applying for a charter. Each of the 26 District Deputy Grand Masters gave a written report of their year's work, which was printed in the Grand Lodge Proceedings. O n each was bestowed the title of Right Worshipful. The Benevolence Board Committee reported that in the 53 years since its inception disbursements had totaled $801,116.47; for the current year.

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$56,092.47—$10,000 of which was to the Bursary Fund. Bank safekeeping charges totaled $258 and Administration expenses were $700. The Bursary Fund Committee reported $21,500 available for scholarships and educational grants; 73 were granted, averaging $300 each. Capital assets were listed at $209,134.81. During the year Grand Master McLachlan made 81 visits to subordinate Lodges and in addition visited his homeland to attend the 250th anniversary celebration of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Fife in Scotland. The Jurisprudence Committee ruled that a proposal that District Deputy Grand Masters be elected rather than appointed wasn't in the best interests of the Order. During the year four Lodges celebrated 50th anniversaries; three their 60th and one its 70th. Grand Secretary Thomas G. Ellison had accepted the position upon his retirement from commercial activities. He was called back to active duty by his company and former Grand Secretary, David M. Taylor, was pressed back into service. Miss Myrtle Lowden was lauded for her 40 years of dedicated and efficient work in the Grand Secretary's office, and was promoted to the position of office manageress. It was recommended that provisions be made to provide for her upon her retirement, "if, as, and when it takes place." Changes in the by-laws of 41 subordinate Lodges were approved. ALEXANDER S. M I T C H E L L ,

Installed DAVID M .

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TAYLOR,

Grand

Secretary

CALIFORNIA —1976 John F. Roberts, Jr., Edward H. Siems, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—668 Members—213,139 Loss—3,431 The 127th Annual Communication was held in the California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco October 11-14, 1976, with 668 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters present. During the years permission was granted for six sets of Lodges to consolidate, and for six others to change their meeting places. One new Lodge was instituted. T h e death of Elmer Wilson Heald, Grand Master in 1963, was reported. He was born in Marshall County, Kansas on January 7, 1885. During the year 5,671 California Masons were summoned to the Grand Lodge above. Fifty-year pins were awarded to 1,436 brethren and the name of each, with his Lodge number appeared in the printed proceedings. Total wearers of the pin in California—24,750. 17 have earned the 75-year pin. California Masons support two Masonic Homes, one for children at Covina, east of the Los Angeles area, and one for Masons and women with Masonic connections, located across the bay east of San Mateo. Both are in less congested areas. The Home for adults reported 352 residents, down 14 from the previous year, everaging 83.55 in age, 74 being between 90 and 99. Residents in the Children's Home totaled 5 5 ; 21 girls and 34 boys. During the year three young men graduated from high school and six youngsters were reunited with their families. Gifts and memorials for Homes support totaled $3,397,912.24, with $1,067,406.84 coming through individual Lodges; one Lodge contributed $11,001. Forty-eight percent of California Masons contributed an average of

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$10.05. Six Lodges averaged more than $30 per member, the highest being $51.17. Twenty-nine Lodges were granted permission to spend more than $755,000 in refurbishing old and building new Masonic Temples. In a move to help Masonic Youth groups California's strict rules on commercialism were eased a bit by adoption of the following: "Lodges and other Masonic organizations may hold picnics, outings, circuses and other family gatherings of members, families and friends for which tickets are sold, but there may not be any public solicitation of sales of such tickets to such affairs by other than Masonic Youth Orders." In deference to the Shrine-sponsored Children's Hospital Benefit football games, California's strict ban on advertising in all Masonic-related media was relaxed for these benefit game programs only. Such advertising must be completely non-product in nature and restricted to "With the Compliments of" or "Best Wishes from" the advertiser. (Note: Announcements of Lodge meetings do not appear in California newspapers.) A committee has been at work for some time in the preparation of a Manual on Commercialism. A proposal to lower the Masonic age to 18 was not adopted; neither was one that would have required the Senior Warden to inform all new Entered Apprentices that Ciphers are prohibited by the California Code. K E R M I T A . JACOBSON,

Installed

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Master

EDWARD H . SIEMS, Grand

Secretary

CHINA —1974-75 Ian Lin, George W. Chen, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—6 Members—932 Gain—33 The 22nd Annual Communication was held in the Masonic Temple, Taipei, Province of Taiwan, Republic of China, October 25, 1975. With only two exceptions, the principle officers of all six Lodges were present, as were six Past Grand Masters. Master Masons were admitted after the Grand Lodge had officially been opened. Four of the six subordinate Lodges are located in Taipei. Jorgen Schroeder, Master of Taipei No. i; served as Grand Representative for Kansas. H a n Lodge No. 8 functions entirely in the Chinese language. The Grand Master reported having visited all Lodges at least once, and some of them several times. H e reported visits during the year from Iver Longeteig, Idaho Past Grand Master; Frederick S. Kashiwagi, Past Grand Master of J a p a n ; and Jose L. Araneta, Deputy Grand Master of the Philippines. Courtesy work was done for Lodges of Texas, Illinois, New Hampshire, Virginia and the Philippines, and courtesy work for Chinese Lodges was done by Alabama and Japan. w The youth groups. Rainbow Girls and DeMolay, are active and have the assistance of a Grand Lodge Committee on Youth Activities. With white elephant sales, car washes, and serving meals for Masonic social activities, these groups are attempting to become self-supporting. Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee, Victor S. S. Chang, claims that more than 125 Grand Masters have been DeMolays; that 250 have gone on to become 33° Scottish Rite Masons; and that more than 50 percent of all DeMolays become Masons.

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From the History Committee chairman's report we glean the following: T h e Masonic Temple site was bought in 1957 followed by ground-breaking ceremonies in March, 1962. Cornerstone laying took place in October of the same year, and the building was dedicated on March 7, 1963. The Committee on Rituals has an extensive revision of the English Monitor well under way and hopes to complete and publish the revision before another Annual Communication. The Committee on Charity spends only the interest from investments, which would amount to approximately $1,200 in U.S. funds, which, however, isn't the medium of exchange. The Committee on Grievances and Governmental Affairs both reported that no occurrence had demanded their attention during the year. The Grand Lecturer who is charged with the duty of "causing Lodges of Instruction to be held," strongly suggested that such Lodges of Instruction should be organized under a directive of the Grand Lodge, since the current method had proven ineffective. The Scholarship Committee announced the awarding of four; two in the name of the Grand Lodge and the other two in the names of worthy members of the fraternity. DALE O . HOLMGREN, Installed Grand Master GEORGE W . C H E N , Grand

Secretary

CONNECTICUT—1977 Alexander N . Chapman, William Campbell, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—133 Members—33,374 Loss—811 T h e 189th Annual Communication was held in Hartford April 6-7, 1977, with all Lodges represented and 16 of the 17 living Past Grand Masters present. Distinguished guests from 18 other Grand Jurisdictions were introduced. During the year special individual seminars were held for Senior Wardens, Junior Wardens, Senior Deacons and Secretaries. A special session was held on Masonic Trials. A seminar to assist officer of Temple corporations with federal income tax returns is planned. Two hundred and ninety-four 50-year pins were presented plus 72 out-ofstate, by other Grand Jurisdictions. Courtesy work was performed for seven Jurisdictions and in turn was requested from eight. Each of the youth groups, Order of Rainbow, Girls of the Golden Court, and Order of DeMolay, was to portray a degree or ceremony at the Masonic Home and hospital in Wallingford, on a Saturday or Sunday of their choosing. From mid-June to Mid-September a Bicentennial display booth was maintained in the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia, a part of which was an attractive display case containing 28 items of Connecticut Masonic memorabilia. I t was later on display for three weeks at the Masonic Home. A special study revealed that over a six-year period, 24 percent of the membership loss was for non-payment of dues. T h e problem was to be given special attention. The annual pilgrimage to the tomb of General David Wooster, founder of the first Masonic Lodge in Connecticut, was blessed with good weather. T h e General lost his life in the battle of Danbury. There was considerable visiting between Connecticut Lodges and those of other Grand Jurisdictions for the purpose of exemplifying or demonstrating

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degree work. In all cases but one the visiting Lodge supplied its own candidate. Four Lodges made such visits into Massachusetts. In reverse, a New York City Lodge initiated a class of candidates in Versailes, Conn., and a Pelham, N. H., team came to Southington and conferred the third degree on a Connecticut candidate, using the New Hampshire ritual. In all cases the Grand Masters of the States involved had granted permission. James R. Case, completing his 25th year as Grand Historian, reviewed in an interesting manner the progress of Connecticut Masonry from the first Lodge, established at New Haven in 1752, up to the present. During the Bicentennial year the Grand Master issued special dispensations to 18 Lodges to take part in parades, "the officers wearing aprons and jewels in a manner befitting the fraternity." In seven instances Masonic floats were entered. ARTHUR F . SIMPSON, Installed Grand Master WILLIAM CAMPBELL, Grand

William C. Hill, Grand Master

Secretary

William A. Whitcomb, Grand Secretary

FLORIDA—1975 Lodges—318 Members—81,664 Gain—821 The 147th Annual Communication was held in Tampa April 28-30, 1976, with 315 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters present. David Hubbs Wilkison, Grand Master in 1970, died on December 14, 1975. A full page with photo was devoted to his memory. I n addition, 21 pages were devoted to listing the names, by Lodges, of all members who died during the year. Two Lodges U D were granted charters and two more were set to work. Fifty-year pins were presented to 239 brethren, of whom 174 were accorded dues-exempt status. The Attorney General and one other were made Masons on sight (a term largely misunderstood). Among those present for the occasion were the Governor, the Secretary of Agriculture, the State Treasurer, and a Supreme Court Justice. The Grand Master laid mine cornerstones, presided at two groundbreakings, and assisted three Lodges in celebrating their 100th anniversaries. The Grand Lodge issues identification cards to Cuban Masons who are certified by a Cuban Avouchment Committee. During the year 25 identification cards and accompanying certificates were issued. The Masonic Home ended the year with 148 residents, a gain of four, despite 29 deaths and two resignations. One resident had reached the century mark; 26 were past 90 years of age; 70 were past 80 and 36 were over 70. The average age was 81.87 years. One resident had enjoyed the Home facilities for 25 years. (A later report indicated that the number of residents had risen to 160.) Average monthly cost for each resident was $584.62. Non-Resident Relief, administered by a special committee, totaled $10,738.06. The on-going "Let Your Pennies Make Good Cents" campaign, by which ea?h Mason is encouraged to contribute one cent per day per year, added $59,851.51 to the Home Endowment Fund, which is now $484,437.75. Members of 207 Lodges met or exceeded the goal, one small Lodge averaging $88.51 per member; 32 others exceeded $3.00 per member; seven contributed $1,000 or more each. The Grand Lodge of Florida now claims jurisdiction over rejected applicants who move to other Grand Jurisdictions for only one year. I t had been five.

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A proposal is under consideration to authorize the preparation of an Official Cipher. Proficiency cards were issued to 203 brethren, of whom 13 were certified to give the official lectures. The Masonic Youth Association of Florida received $16,934 from Appendant Bodies and other Masonic-affiliated groups, of which $7,380.15 was spent in behalf of our Masonic Youth organizations. The Grand Lodge approved and paid for nine plaques to be presented to DeMolay Chapters at their State Conclave, and reported that the Masonic Youth groups were making progress but were in need of adult Masonic leadership. RICHARD F . GRIFFE, Installed Grand Master WILLIAM A. W H I T C O M B , Grand

Secretary

IDAHO — 1976 Wayne W. Woodward, Jr., Gifford R. Shaffer, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—96 Members—12,179 Loss—221 The 109th Annual Communication was held in the Boise Masonic Temple Sept. 16-18, 1976; with 87 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters, 12 District Grand Masters and eight 50-year Masons present. Also present were 12 Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters from other Jurisdictions, including Ralph D. Walker of Kansas. All were accorded honorary membership. With the permission of both Grand Masters Twin Falls Lodge No. 45 conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree on two of its own candidates in Elko, Nevada Lodge No. 15, using Idaho work. Later the same Nevada Lodge brought its Entered Apprentice candidates to Twin Falls and conferred the degree, using Nevada work. The Grand Lodges of Idaho, Oregon and Washington hold an annual Tri-State Conference, taking turns as host. This year it was at Beaverton, Washington. Fiat Lay Lodge No. 1079, located in New York City, holds a special Idaho Night Communication each year to which all Idaho Masons residing in the city are invited. Grand Master Woodward attended. The practice of contributing to the Grand Lodge Relief Fund, in lieu of flowers, is growing. For eight consecuti%'e years the Grand Chaplain has written a personal letter of sympathy and condolence to the widow of each deceased brother and has received many letter of appreciation. Annual dues ranged from $6.00 to $25, and fees for the three degrees from $60 to $150. Thirty-nine Lodges are incorporated; the status of 31 un-reported; seven reported owning no real property. Members suspended for non-payment of dues pay three years back dues for re-instatement. In reporting on Youth organizations it was noted that DeMolay chapters activities during the year had included cleaning up after a Masonic dinner, a car wash which netted $100 for a Shrine hospital, serving a spaghetti dinner for Masonic families, presenting the Flower talk to Eastern Star, providing a saber detail for Job's Daughter and Rainbow Girl installations, putting up posters for a Shrine circus, serving dinner for the Tenth District Masonic dinner, helping move the Caldwell Public Library to a new building, and the most spectacular, the Lewis-Clark Chapter at Lewiston helped convert a rocky, gully hillside into a city park. As a Bicentennial project an article suitable for publication in local newspapers was prepared and sent to all constituent Lodges, requesting that it be

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submitted to local newspapers. It involved a brief explanation of Freemasonry. A Bicentennial Masonic coin was also minted and one sent to each American Grand Jurisdiction. The Grand Treasurer is bonded for $10,000, and the Grand Secretary in the amount of $20,000. Names of 39 Grand Lodge officers in Sister Jurisdictions who had died during the year were published, as was also the names of 356 deceased Idaho Masons. EUGENE D . PIPPITJ Installed Grand Master GiFFORD R. SHAFFERJ Grand Secretary ILLINOIS —1975 Earl M. Potter, Paul R. Stephens, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—791 Members—173,638 Loss—4,190 The 136th Annual Meeting was held at Chicago on October 10 and 11, 1975, with 679 Lodges represented. Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master from Kansas, eight Past Grand Masters, and 50 other distinguished guests were present. The Grand Master reported that the Grand Lodge was directed toward six principal areas: proficiency in the work, public awareness, membership, education. Lodge operations, and communication. T h e District Deputies and their District Instructors conducted a minimum of four schools in more than 95 of the 100 Districts in the Jurisdiction. T h e Board of Grand Examiners conducted three two-day and twelve one-day schools. The Grand Master reported consolidations involving ten Lodges. Occasional Grand Lodge was convened 12 times either to lay cornerstones for, or dedicate, new Temples. The Grand Master presented one 80-year Membership Award. More than 800 Masons assembled at the Fair grounds at Belleville to attend the 16th Annual Grand Master's Rededication Breakfast on May 4, 1975. Preceding the breakfast more than 700 Masons attended services at the Union United Methodist Church. The Grand Treasurer reported that endowment funds of their homes increased by $814,000. T h e total endowment funds are now: Illinois Masonic Children's Home $5,381,000 Illinois Masonic Home 6,790,000 lUinois Masonic Homes Endowment Fund 1,887,000 A proposal to lower the age to petition from 21 to 18 was defeated. The Board of Managers of the Illinois Masonic Children's Home reported that 16 children were living at the home. There were 10 boys and six girls. The Grand Lodge appropriated $231,000 for maintenance and $56,300 for alterations, improvements and equipment. T h e totals spent were $217,179.36 for maintenance and $46,300 for alterations, improvements and equipment. The Board of Managers of the Illinois Masonic Home reported that there were 129 men and 149 women residing at the Home. Their average age was 82. During the past year a total of $1,913,788.39 was spent on the operation of the Home. The annual cost was $6,206 per member. T h e Masonic Relief Association in Chicago has activities in six categories including arranging for courtesy Masonic funeral services and general assistance service. ALBERT W . GYLDEN, Installed Grand Master PAUL R . S T E P H E N S , Grand

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INDIANA —1976 George Becknell, Dwight L. Smith, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—548 Members—157,180 Loss—1,731 The 19th Annual Communication was held in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis, May 18-19, 1976, with 537 Lodges represented and 21 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Present also were 15 current or Past Grand Lodge officers from sister Jurisdictions, including Ralph D. Walker of Kansas, and nine high ranking officers and members of concordant bodies. Dean of Past Grand Masters, Lee Whitehall, died March 14, 1976, at the age of 82. One new Lodge was chartered and one consolidation was approved. Legislation adopted: A candidate for advancement may, in unusual circumstances, be permitted to pass his proficiency in the presence of only the Master and Wardens instead of in open Lodge. Legislation rejected: T o permit sending names of petitioners to Lodge members by sealed mail; to establish a one-year waiting period before a new Master Mason could petition another Masonic body; in the balloting procedure, to permit the Senior Deacon to place the ballot box on the Altar for the membership in lieu of presenting it to each member individually; to permit a retired member to omit the home assessment and pay only his Lodge dues (although the Lodge could pay it for him if it wished). A resolution pertaining to use of a public address system in Lodge halls was held over for further study. The total per capita assessment, payable with Grand Lodge dues will be $11.07. T h e Grand Lodge budget for 1976-77 ' was set at $4,127,150— $3,824,000 of which was for the Masonic Home. The Masonic Home reported 226 ambulatory guests at a daily cost for each of $16.05, and 207 hospital guests at $29.58. Two gifts, one of $10,000, and one of $7,500 were reported. Among organizations contributing were: Rainbow Girls, $6,000; Indiana DeMolay, $1,000. An auction of Home items not needed netted $6,000. Other organizations donated furnishings or equipment. The Grand Master suspended the functions of two Lodges for failure to pay per capita tax and assessments before the deadline. Nine members were expelled; one was for income tax evasion; another for misappropriating funds of a bank where he was employed. Each member had been requested to provide $2.00 for the restoration and preservation of Schofield House, located in Madison, where the Grand Lodge was constituted in 1818. Scottish Rite had contributed by purchasing and holding the building. It was decreed that an Entered Apprentice who had been suspended for lack of proficiency should be issued a demit. RONALD K E I T H

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D W I G H T L . S M I T H , Grand

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IRELAND — 1975 The Earl of Donoughmore, James O. Harte, Grand Master Grand Secretary The Annual Report of 1975 contains no statistical information on the membership or the number of Lodges. T h e Grand Lodge meets quarterly.

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T h e Grand Lodge of Ireland has jurisdiction over 22 Provinces. Thirteen of these Provinces are within Ireland and nine are outside. T h e nine outside Provinces are New Zealand, South Africa-Northern, Southern Cape, Rhodesia, Natal, Western India, Nigeria, Ghana, and Zambia. T h e Provinces are presided over by a Provincial Grand Master. Grand Inspectors are assigned to Bermuda, Sri Lanka, Eastern India, and Malta. T h e Provincial officers seem to be assigned for indefinite periods. T h e Provincial Deputy Grand Master of New Zealand died after being in office 19 years. The great event for 1975 was the 250th Anniversary of the first meeting of Grand Lodge. An extract was quoted from the Dublin Weekly Journal of June 26, 1725. "After some time spent in putting on their aprons, white gloves, and other parts of the distinguished dress of that Worshipful Order, they proceeded . . . in the following order, the Officers of the Order in HackneyCoaches, the 12 Stewards in three Coaches, T h e Grand Master in a fine Chariot." Among the deaths reported of prominent Masons was Walter J. deLacy, Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Due to the sharp increase in postal and printing costs the Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes approved a suggestion that Lodges be permitted to issue an Annual Card or Circular giving dates of Communications. At a Special Communication during the 250th Anniversary celebrations in June the Master Masons Degree was Conferred by a team from. South Africa. There was standing room only in the Grand Lodge Room. At the December meeting, Rosemary Lodge No. 578 demonstrated the Installation and Investiture of the Worshipful Master and other Officers of the Lodge. This meeting marked the competition of 50 years working since Grand Lodge authorized the issue of a Duplicate of the Warrant of the Grand Lodge of Instruction, an Office then created for the first time. The Provincial Grand Lodge of South Africa reported that the combined Constitution Charity Funds continue to be well supported by their Lodges. The Masonic Services Committee continues its good work in visiting and assistance to the sick, in the provision of parcels at Christmas to the needy, and in other ways. T h e Grand Charity Ball, held to raise funds for outside charities, was not well supported this time. The Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim reports that Freemasonry in Antrim has felt the influence of the depressing shadow that has now hung over Northern Ireland for so many years. T H E EARL O F D O N O U G H M O R E ,

Installed

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MARYLAND—1976 J. Thomas Middleston, Stanley R. Uppercue, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—129 Members—43,651 Loss—542 The semi-annual Communication was held on May 18, and the 190th Annual Communication on November 16-17, 1976, both' in Baltimore, with all Lodges represented and Past Grand Masters in attendance. The Masonic Home reported 177 guests, 82 of whom were in the Infirmary. During the year there were 29 deaths and 20 new admissions. An expenditure of $14,000 was made necessary by new fire regulations. Financial support for the Home comes from Memorials and from donors who join $100, $500, and $1,000 Clubs. Eighty-six new members of the $100

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Club contributed $8,600. Memorials totaled $47,347.69. Over a period of 12 years $304,554.70 has come from these sources, all of which goes into the Endowment Fund. Total Home income for the year was $1,376,616, which exceeded expenses by $51,330. T h e Bonnie Blink annual Cornhusking and Harvest Home Day was attended by 5,794 Masons, 291 of whom were from neighboring Jurisdictions and 14 from foreign countries. A stirring address was given by Brother John McCain, a retired Naval officer, who had been made a Mason at sight less than a year earlier. A History of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, 1950-1975, was nearing completion. T h e Master Mason Handbook has been completed. Among many interesting items added to the Museum was an Insignia worn by Brother George Washington at the cornerstone laying of the Capitol, together with diary identifying it. Past Grand Master Philip B. Matthews (1973-74) died on Dec. 4, 1976. T h e Johnson's held all the principal offices in Baltimore's Composite Lodge No. 212 except that of Treasurer. Paul was W M ; Rollin, S W ; Philip, E. Jr., J W ; and Philip, E. Sr., Secretary. Action on a petition by Grande Oriente de Brazil, seeking recognition, was deferred, without prejudice. Total assets, (book value), of the Grand Lodge was listed at $14,093,638. Incorne for the year exceeded expenses by $26,298. T h e Masonic Temple had an operating loss of $32,130. ROY

H . STETLERJ J R . ,

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MASSACHUSETTS —1975 Stanley F. Maxwell, Robert P. Beach, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—346 Members—106,793 Loss—2,457 Quarterly Communications were held March 12, June 11, September 10, December 10, and a Stated Communication on December 29, 1975, to install the Grand Lodge Officers for the ensuing year and to celebrate the Feast of St. John the Evangelist. All were held in the Masonic Temple, Boston. Twelve Special Communications were called during the year. R. Neil Alger, Kansas representative, was present at three of the quarterly Communications, and at the Stated was installed Deputy Grand Master, a n appointive position in Massachusetts. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts has seven chartered Lodges in the Canal Zone, four in China, three in Chile, one each in Japan and Cuba, the latter on Quantanamo Bay Naval Base. These Lodges have a total membership of 4,360—3,744 of which are in the Canal Zone. The financial statement showed expenditures for the year exceeding income by $203,608. T h e previous year's deficit had been $283,000. The unified Masonic Home and Infirmary are now located at Charlton, where 150 guests are housed. T h e Infirmary section had previously been located at Shrewsbury. T h e farming operation in connection with the Home at Charlton has been closed down, the farm equipment sold and the farm land leased out. The food operation has been contracted out at an annual saving of $20,000. An appeal made to the membership for the necessary building expansion at Charlton netted $2,337,000 over a two-year period.

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A 1939 Grand Lodge resolution was re-affirmed, stating, " I t is inconsistent with the professions and purposes of Freemasonry for any Masonic Body to promote, participate in, or profit by any lottery or game of chance . . . and this includes all so-called collateral bodies, clubs, or other organizations whose membership is related to or dependent on Masonic membership " Because Masonic social functions were being held outside, with resultant loss of revenue by Temple Building Associations, the Grand Master reluctantly decreed that " T h e temperate use and dispensing of alcoholic beverages during exclusively social functions, always in the confines of the social room, banquet room or dining hall, and always under the control of responsible persons, is not prohibited." Nine specific rules were laid down for guidance. He hoped not all Lodges would avail themselves of the opportunity. The Grand Master expressed serious concern over suspensions and demits because of future serious embarrassments, citing cases where as a result Masonic funeral requests had to be denied, and where admission to the Masonic Home had to be refused for lack of continuous membership for the preceding 10 years. Massachusetts Lodges have interesting, historically-connected names, but no numbers. STANLEY F . M A X W E L L ,

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MICHIGAN - - 1976 John G. Polzin, Royce E. Curlis, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—525 Members—136,049 Loss—3,086 The 150th Annual C'ommunication of the Grand Lodge met in Detroit, May 18-19, 1976. Fourteen Past Grand Masters were present. As 1976 was the Bicentennial of the United States and the Sesquicentennial of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, the Governor declared the week of May 16 to 22 as Masonry Week. T h e President, Gerald R. Ford, a member of a Lodge in Michigan, sent a letter of congratulations. The Grand Secretary reported the, following statistics for the year, 1975: Raised, 2,108; died, 3,814; suspended, 1,106; 25-year pins issued, 764; 50year pins issued, 4 3 5 ; 60-year pins issued, 143; and 70-year pins issued, 5. The Grand Master reported that in preparation for the Sesquicentennial the Commission stressed that it was to be a year for all Masonry. Accordingly the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge, the York Rite, and the Scottish Rite joined in signing the Covenant of Cooperation. H e further reported that the pledge of fraternal cooperation made in that covenant must not only endure but it must grow if Masonry is to prosper in accordance with the principle of strength through harmony. Grand Lodge has an Outside Relief Fund which gives the recipients amounts ranging up to a maximum of $150 per month. T h e sponsoring Lodge pays a percentage based on its membership and the Grand Lodge pays the balance. As of May, 1976, 21 persons were recipients of this fund. As of April 1, 1976 there were 271 residents at the Masonic Home. Of these, 193 were women and 78 were men. Their average age was 83 years. During the year there were 47 admissions, 45 deaths, and two withdrawals. The average length of residence of those that died during the year was four years, four months and 11 days. As of April 1, 1976 the hospital had 168 patients. T h e cost per person per day for Home care was $12.14 and for hospital care was $26.76.

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T h e Grand Lecturer reported that Schools of Instruction were held in all 63 districts. H e reported good attendance at the schools. A total of 496 Masters attended the schools and only 29 Masters did not attend. The Grand Lodge contributes $15,000 annually to the DeMolay Foundation. Disbursements by the Foundation for 1975 was $21,204.37 including $2,000 for scholarships. The budget for 1976 allows $2,500 for scholarships. The Grand Lodge has a Fraternal Clubs and Associations Committee. Among other things this committee is attempting to establish Retirees Clubs in the Lodges. A total of 15 Retirees Clubs were reported. VINCENT A. VATTER, Installed Grand RoYCE E. CuRLiss, Grand

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MINNESOTA —1977 Otis H. Godfrey, Jr., Harvey R. Hansen, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—252 Members—52,793 Loss—1,192 The 124th Annual Communication was held at the Masonic Center in St. Paul March 31-April 1, 1977, with 193 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters present. Registration totaled 626. The following resolutions were adopted: To increase minimum dues from $5.00 to $7.00; to increase mileage allowances from 7%(t to 12#; to establish a Wills and Bequest Committee; to increase the number of members on the Leadership Committee. Resolutions defeated: To change the title of Grand Lodge District Deputies; to change the Ritual for opening Lodge; to permit Lodges to rent to non-Masonic organizations which planned to serve liquor. Held over for future action was a resolution permitting Lodges to hold installation of officers on Sunday and one that would permit the use of alcoholic beverages at Lodge functions held outside the Lodge building. The Masonic Home report showed 305 residents, 135 of whom were in the Care Center. The normal cost per day, $13.90; in the Care Center, $31.75. Fifty-two residents were in the 90-99 age group; only nine were under 70. Public school scholarships granted totaled $10,000; four were for $1,000 each; six were for $500 each. The Committee on Fraternal Relations at Rochester reported, among many other services, 2,690 hospital calls, 528 copies of the Minnesota Masonic magazine left with patients, and 101 office calls at the Masonic Temple. Total cost to the Grand Lodge, including postage, telephone calls, etc., was $1,039. The Grand Lodge DeMolay Committee reported that during the year 33 Chapters had initiated 315 new members; three Chapters had been revived. The committee urged that Lodges furnish six good Masonic Advisors for each Chapter—the kind of men boys will want to be associated with in the future. Approximately 53,000 copies each of eight issues of the Minnesota Masonic magazine were printed and circulated at a total cost of $34,477. Two Past Grand Masters from Manitoba and a Grand Secretary from Saskatchewan, having been present for three Minnesota Grand Lodge Communications, were made Honorary Past Grand Masters. A committee was hard at work on a life membership plan that would be actuarily sound, but was not yet ready to offer a complete plan.

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Total Grand Lodge assets, including $7,743.97 in capital equipment and $34,326.25 in cash, were $1,389,959.95. R o s s E. FREDEMCKSON,

Installed

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Secretary

MISSISSIPPI—1977 John L. Dale, Grand Master Lodges—503

Members—48,540

Thomas Kenneth Griffis, Grand Secretary Gain—126

The 159th Annual Communication was held at Jackson February 8-9, 1977, with 269 Lodges represented and 24 regular and three honorary Past Grand Masters present. Eight other Grand Jurisdictions were represented by either past or present officers. During 1976 1,316 third degrees were conferred, one Lodge conferred 100 and five others exceeded 78. Total degrees conferred, 4,477. There were 164 Lodges reporting no suspensions during the year. Dual membership in all forms is prohibited. While the legal age for petitioners is 21, it was ruled that a Mississippi Lodge could confer a courtesy degree for another Jurisdiction's 19-year-old candidate. During his year in office the Grand Master visited all of his 503 Lodges and conferred 61 Master Mason degrees. The physical qualifications rule reads, a candidate "must be capable of receiving and imparting the Ritual of Masonry and in giving the grips, passes and steps of the degrees, either by natural, vocal or mechanical means, or by use of one limb in lieu of the other," under which it was ruled that a man with two artificial legs could apply. T h e three offenses which require expulsion a r e : selling liquor, being confined in a penitentiary, conversing on Masonic subjects with a clandestine Mason or visiting a clandestine Lodge. Two expulsions reported. It was ruled that a candidate for advancement who had received his first degree in an unrecognized foreign Lodge would have to re-petition for all three degrees. The Grand Lodge filed a disclaimer to property which had been willed to it with the stipulation that it be used only for the operation of a home for crippled children, since it had no plans to establish such a home. Property received by another will was to be sold for $9,000. The office of Deputy Grand Master is filled by appointment by the Grand Master. Masonic services were conducted for Past Grand Master John Henry Johnson who served in 1921. The Masonic Home, located at Meridian, is home for 22 youngsters, ranging in age from 9 to 18 and one adult, age 69. T h e staff numbers seven. The Grand Master recommended establishment of a Masonic Archives in one of the buildings on the campus of the Masonic Home for Children, a t Meridian, where items of Masonic significance could be collected, catalogued, preserved and displayed. A. J. TuLLOs, Installed Grand Master THOMAS KENNETH

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MISSOURI—1976 Lewis C. (Wes) Cook, Grand Master Lodges—566

Members—101,735

Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary Loss—1,186

T h e 155th Annual Communication was held Sept. 27-28, 1976 in the Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, with 444 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters and 12 other distinguished visitors present. It had been nearly 33 years since an Annual Communication had been held in Kansas City, the usual meeting place being T h e Masonic Temple at 3681 Lindell Blvd., in St. Louis, which had been Grand Lodge headquarters for nearly half a century, on a rental basis. Faced with probable continual rent increases it was agreed, after adequate discussion, to accept an offer by Jefferson Lodge in Jefferson City, of a building site on which the Grand Lodge could build its own edifice. T h e building, in this more central location, to cost approximately $200,000, and to be financed by a voluntary contribution of $2.00 per member. It would not be a meeting place for the Annual Communication, but just office and recordkeeping place for Grand Lodge officers. A summons was issued on October 1 for each Missouri Master Mason to attend his home Lodge, or the one nearest him, during November. T h e response was rewarding. One member traveled 500 miles by water and another drove 750 miles round trip to comply with the summons. Five cornerstone ceremonies were conducted; two were on the campus of Northeast Missouri State University at Kirksville. Every building on the campus has a Masonic cornerstone. The other three were for a Masonic Temple at Fulton, a J. C. Penney Memorial Library and Museum at Hamilton, and a Nursing Home at Clarence. In addition, eight buildings were dedicated for Masonic use. Missouri Lodges performed 92 courtesies for other Grand Jurisdictions and made 230 similar requests. Courtesies included conferring of degrees, investigating petitioners, 50-year button presentations, and helping to find lost members. During the first year of working under the 18-year age for petitioners, 264 were received under the age of 2 1 ; of which 260 were initiated, 157 advanced, and 113 raised. As penalty for deviating from the ritual in conferring the third degree a Lodge was instructed that hereafter the degree could be conferred by it only when both the District Deputy Grand Master and the District Deputy Grand Lecturer were present. A request by a concordant body for a list of members of subordinate Lodges, with addresses, was denied. I t was decided that a Lodge could not hold a shooting match to raise funds for building or charity purposes. With more than 13 million dollars in its reserve and endowment funds the Missouri Home is in excellent health, financially. A site has been acquired in the vicinity of Kansas City's Unity Village on which to construct a Western Missouri branch. There are 328 residents in the main Home in St. Louis. FiELDiiNG A. PoE, Installed

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NEBRASKA — 1976 Harold Hultman, Grand Master Lodges—242

Members—36,298

Norris W. Lallman, Grand Secretary Loss—782

The 119th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska was held in Omaha, June 11 and 12, 1976 with 198 Lodges represented. Among those registered were 19 Past Grand Masters, 138 Masters of Lodges, and 25 Deputy Grand Custodians. M . ' . W-*. Ralph D. Walker, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas was present. P.G.M. William Ballou Wanner died in June, 1975 and P.G.M. Herbert T. White died in October, 1975. On August 30, 1975 the Grand Lodge dedicated the new Masonic Temple of Mizpah Lodge No. 302 in Omaha. On May 8, 1976 the new Temple of DeWitt Lodge No. 11 was dedicated. Two Lodges were consolidated with other Lodges. The Grand Master granted 26 special dispensations. These ranged from permission to confer degrees without regard to time, examine in proficiency, elect and install, and move charters temporarily. Permission for floats in parades were denied on three occasions. The Nebraska Masonic News was published quarterly. The Grand Secretary reported the following statistics: Initiated, 704; passed, 570; raised, 5 5 3 ; deaths, 944; and suspended, 648. A total of 43 Lodges had a gain in membership during the year, 31 Lodges had neither a gain or loss, and 168 Lodges had a net loss. Fremont Lodge No. 15 asked for a dispensation to do courtesy work on a petition of Faith Lodge No. 181 on a brother who presently owns a bar. Since he did not own the bar at the time of balloting on his petition the Grand Master ruled that he should be allowed to receive the degrees. The Executive Secretary of Masonic Service Association sought permission to solicit funds for relief of the Guatemala Grand Lodge as a result of the earthquake disaster. As the Grand Lodge does not recognize the Grand Lodge of Guatemala, the request was referred to the Committee on Fraternal Relations. The Gold Jordan Medal is worn by the brother who has been a Mason for the longest period of time. The current holder of this medal, W.'. George H. Murphy, has been a Master Mason since April 2, 1902 and is the holder of a current proficiency card. Three Lodges have not been represented at the last two Annual Communications and have been cited to appear before the Committee on Charters and Dispensations. The Nebraska Masonic Home reported slightly less than 80 residents. T h e average age was 84 and the average age at admittance was 77. During the year there were 10 admissions and nine deaths. The per capita cost of maintaining a resident in 1975 was $6,623.32. The proceedings lists 26 brothers who have attended Grand Lodge, ranging from 56 years down to 26 years. T. L E O STINES, Installed Grand NoRRis W. LALLMAN, Grand

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NEW BRUNSWICK — 1977 Earl Bedford Ross, Grand Master Lodges—49

T. Giles Allan, Grand Secretary Loss—33

Members—7,655

T h e 110th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held at the First United Church Hall in the city of Campbellton on May 6-7, 1977. Seven distinguished guests from other Grand Jurisdictions were present. A representative of the following concordant bodies of Freemasonry in New Brunswick were received and introduced: Convent General K. Y. C. H., Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Royal Order of Scotland, Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Grand Council Royal and Select Masters, Red Cross of Constantine, Sovereign Great Priory of Canada K. T., and Luxor Temple A. A. O. M. S. Two brethren were conducted to the Grand East and presented with Rev. John Beardsley Medallions in recognition of their faithful service to the Craft. T h e Credentials Committee reported that 40 Lodges were represented at Grand Lodge. A total of 32 Masters were present, 14 Lodges represented by the Senior Warden, and nine were represented by the Junior Warden. A total of 150 Past Masters were present. William B. Gibson Quinn of Fredericton, who died in 1975, bequeathed his home in Fredericton to the Grand Lodge to be used as a home for elderly Masons and their wives. He also left $50,000 for renovations and maintenance of the home. The Grand Lodge had the option for a period of five .years of selling the home and using the funds for other purposes. The home and contents were sold and the sum of $213,000 has been invested until the Grand Lodge decides what to do with the money.' T h e Grand Master recommended that no one should be suspended for non-payment of dues without a personal visit from the Master and at least one other member of the Lodge to attempt to discover the reason why he has failed to honor his dues commitment. The Grand Master suggested withholding the presentation of the apron until after the Master Mason has passed a satisfactory examination of that degree. This would guarantee that the new member would be back in Lodge at least once. The Grand Secretary reported the following statistics: Raised, 193; joined, 4 3 ; reinstated, 2 3 ; suspended, 5 9 ; demitted, 52; died, 168. The Scholarship Committee awarded the amount of $6,000 to eight deserving students throughout the Jurisdiction. A Keltic Degree Team was organized at Moncton about three years ago. The team now includes 37 brethren from throughout the Jurisdiction. T h e team visited Scotland during the fall of 1976 and regularly travels throughout the Grand Jurisdiction. BLAKE A L L E N

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Installed Grand Master M. W. DALTON, Grand Secretary NEW HAMPSHIRE — 1977 Paul D. Talbert, Robert H. Danelson, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—81 Members—14,681 Loss—185 The Grand Lodge met in the 188th Annual Communication at the Masonic Temple in Manchester on Saturday, May 21, 1977. Representatives of 79 Lodges were present. The Grand Secretary reported the following statistics: Raised, 220; affiliated, 110; restored, 13; demitted, 9 1 ; suspended, 86; and deaths, 351.

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T h e Grand Master directed that each Lodge Secretary take the following action: (1) When a request for a demit is recevied, and before action is taken by the Lodge, the name and address of the brother requesting the demit shall be sent to the Grand Secretary within 24 hours after the request is received. (2) Within 24 hours after a Lodge has voted to send a 90-day notice to a delinquent brother, his name and address shall be sent to the Grand Secretary. A 75-Year Membership Certificate was presented by the Grand Master to Reginald C. Stevenson of Exeter. A dispensation was granted May 28, 1976, to Hampton Lodge No. 102 to confer the three degrees upon Arthur K. Gordon, by adhering as closely as possible to the ritual, and allowing a stand-in at the Altar in Due Form. The Grand Master recommended the continuation of an annual meeting of the Grand Lodge Officers and the heads of the York Rite, Scottish Rite, and Shrine for the purpose of avoiding conflict of dates. The Grand Master sent the following directive to the presiding officers of the York Rite, Scottish Rite, and Shrine: I t is my order that all brethren who attend any meeting of the Yorjc Rite, Scottish Rite, and Shrine be required to show a current Lodge dues card before gaining admission to any of the meetings. A Grand Master's Award is given annually to qualifying Lodges. Eighteen Lodges received the award during the past year. Nine requirements are listed for the award including the following: At least 10 members from Lodges of 100 or more should visit at least one DeMolay meeting. Hold a Brotherhood or Enlightenment Banquet with at least five non-Masons in attendance. T h e Administrator of the Masonic Home reported that there were 14 men and 18 women at the Home. Expenditures for operating the Home for the year ending Sept. 30, 1976 were $319,509.55. The Grand Lodge DeMolay Foundation awarded 10 scholarships of $200 each. Lodges of Instruction were held in each of the eight districts. T h e average attendance at the District Schools was about 95. About 68 percent of all officers attended. Five Lodges were not represented. PAUL D . TALBERT, Installed Grand Master ROBERT H . D A N E L S O N , Grand

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NEW MEXICO —1977 Warren A. Ackerman, Ronald A. Brinkman, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—68 Members—13,474 Loss—242 The 100th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held at Albuquerque March 19-22, 1977. A Centennial program was held on Saturday evening, March 19, at the Convention Center. Twenty Grand Masters of other Grand Jurisdictions were present including William F. Mcintosh and Mrs. Mcintosh from Kansas. T h e principal address was by Lowell Thomas who was a 50-year Mason. A worship service was held on Sunday and Grand Lodge was opened on Monday, March 21. A total of 64 Lodges were represented. A total of 488 brethren were present. The Grand Secretary reported the following statistics: Raised, 200; affiliations, 123; reinstatements, 120; demitted, 1 7 1 ; died, 304; and suspended, 256. As a part of the Centennial of the Grand Lodge a history of t h e New Mexico Grand Lodge has been compiled. T h e history was prepared by LaMoine

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Langston, Grand Master in 1962, who passed away in March, 1976, before the history could be published. The publication price of the history will be $12.00. The New Mexico Freemason, which is in its 42nd year of monthly publication, is sent to all New Mexico Masons. T h e 8-page bulletin is sent without cost to the recipients but it costs the Grand Lodge about seven cents per copy. The Grand Lodge has a Committee on Revolving Student Loan Fund. T h e committee approves loans to any worthy student who needs no more than four semesters to complete a degree. Loans are limited to $500 per semester. Total loans may not exceed $2,000. The interest rate is 2 % percent per year commencing from the date of the loan. T h e first loan was made in 1924. A Lodge of Research is sponsored by the Grand Lodge of New Mexico. During the 11 years since it was chartered it has held meetings in 32 of the Lodges. During the past year it met in three Lodges. T h e Lodge now has 89 members. There were six papers presented at the three meetings and this brings the total number of papers that have been published to 33. As a part of its contribution to the Centennial the Lodge of Research arranged a program at Albuquerque on May 5, 1977 at which Henry Carr of London, spoke on 600 years of Craft Ritual. The Committee on Public Schools met only once but it is attempting to carry out a very ambitious program. Its objectives include informing the Masons and citizens of the organizational structure of the State Department of Education and the local School District and to encourage Masons to visit the public schools and become better informed in order to assist in improving the public schools. T h e Grand Lodge is currently awarding some $75.00 scholarships. JAMES C . ABBOTT, Installed Grand Master RONALD A. BRINKMAN, Grand

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NEW SOUTH WALES — 1975 (AUSTRALIA) V. C. N. Blight, R. G. Connon, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—886 Members—89,061 Loss—1,904 The published report covered the period July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975. Special Communications were held on July 24, 1974, June 9, 1975, and June 23, 1975, all in Great Hall, Sydney University, at 7:30 p.m. Quarterly meetings were held on Sept. 11 and D e c . 11, 1974, and March 12 and June 11, 1975. Jurisdiction of T h e United Grand Lodge is divided into 84 Metropolitan and 63 Country Districts, each under an Insepctor. T h e Grand Master was serving his consecutive third term. The ceremony of proclaiming the Grand Master and investing the other Grand Lodge officers was enhanced by the Masonic Choir, singing "Thanks be to God," and "City of God." It had been under one conductor seven years. The Grand Master concluded his address with: Hold high the torch, we did not light its glow, 'Twas given to us by other hands, you know I think it started down the pathway bright. The day the Maker said, "Let there be light." For some time a project had been under consideration, and had been approved for building a Masonic Center, consisting of a Memorial Temple with administrative offices, plus a commercial Tower Block, at an estimated cost of about $15 million. Continued inflation of production costs was causing delay.

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A church service for Masons and their families, held at the Great Synagogue in Sydney was attended by 1,600. Masonic Balls and other social functions were held with the aim of raising funds for various charities. Because some Masons from overseas who had affiliated with New South Wales Lodges were continuing to wear their own aprons, the Grand Master warned that "No brother shall be admitted into Grand Lodge, or into any subordinate Lodge, without his proper clothing," described as an apron edged with two-inch sky-blue ribbon and flap, or fall, edged with one and one-half inch ribbon of the same color. He stated further, "It has come to my notice Worshipful Masters and brethren have resorted to wearing lounge suits to official Masonic functions . . . I would remind the brethren that the correct attire on such occasions is either dinner suit with black tie or full evening dress. I trust the dignity of the Order will be preserved in the future by the brethren wearing proper formal clothing." Lodges were informed by circular of the damage to the city of Darwin by a cyclone and contributions totaled more than $29,000. While reaffirming the long standing principle which prohibits "improper" solicitation of candidates, the Board of General Purposes agrees that there remains the possibility of "proper" solicitation, outlined as an approach to a desirable candidate for the purpose of giving him an opportunity to seek information about becoming a member. V. C. N. BLIGHT, Installed Grand Master R. G. CONNER, Grand Secretary NEW YORK —1975 Harry Ostrov, Wendell K. Walker, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—969 Members—208,605 Loss—7,874 The 194th Annual Communication was held in New York City May 6-8, 1975, the first session, held in the grand ballroom of the Hotel Statler Hilton, was opened with prayer by Grand Chaplin Norman Vincent Peale. Second and third day sessions were held in the Grand Lodge Room, Masonic Hall, 23rd and 24th Streets at Sixth Avenue. In attendance were seven Past Grand Masters, four Past Senior Grand Wardens, seven Past Junior Grand Wardens, and five Past Grand Treasurers, together with 17 past or present Grand Lodge officers from other Jurisdictions and top officers from four Concordant Bodies. A proposal to reduce the age of a petitioner from 21 to 18 was rejected, since only seven states had seen fit to do so. Rejected also was a proposal that a petitioner agree, after attaining the third degree, to wait 12 months before joining any organization requiring Masonic membership as a prerequisite. It was decreed that a Masonic Lodge could not sponsor bingo games, which placed no restrictions on individual members playing the game. The Masonic Home comprises three residence buildings, a health facility and a children's cottage. There are 577 residents, seven of whom are children. The total number is down 31 from the previous year. Among adults, women outnumber men 358 to 212; 99 are above 90 years of age; one has passed the century mark. New health department regulations had required an expenditure of nearly two million dollars for facilities improvements. Each Lodge has a "Box of Remembrance" which is passed at meetings for support of the Home. One year's total collection was reported as $22,126. Lodges have organized telephoning committees with an encouraging increase in Lodge attendance. Lodges have been encouraged to inaugurate a

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"Sojourners Night" to which would be invited Masons holding memberships in other Jurisdictions. There were nine Lodge consolidations during the year. Members receiving 50-year pins were 2,050; 404. received 60-year, eight 65-year, and 15 70-year emblems. On 75-year certificate was presented. Past Grand Master Raymond C. Ellis, serving the year as president of the George Washington National Memorial Association, presided at its anniial meeting at the Memorial in Alexandria at which was unveiled a plaque honoring Gerald Ford as our 14th Masonic President. Mr. Ford, in his address, related that he and three younger brothers all became Masons at the same time. Six of New York's 969 Lodges were instituted prior to July 4, 1776. ARTHUR

MARKEWICHJ

Installed

Grand

Master

W E N D E L L K . WALKER., Grand

Secretary

NORTH CAROLINA — 1977 Leslie H. Garner, Robert P. Dudley, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—388 Members—72,389 Gain—591 T h e 190th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held in Raleigh April 19-20, 1977 with 1,097 representatives from 369 Lodges present, and 18 Past Grand Masters, and 55 District Deputy Grand Masters. T h e total number in attendance was 1,209. The Grand Secretary supplied the following statistics: Raised, 2,319; restored, 326; suspended, 742; demitted, 4 6 1 ; and deaths, 1,375. The Masonic and Eastern Star Home has 140 residents which is the capacity of the Home. T h e necessary waiting period to enter the Home is about two years. T h e annual per capita cost is about $5,127. The Grand Lodge is making tentative plans for another Masonic and Eastern Star housing complex. T h e housing would be for members that are financially able to support themselves but would like to live in a Masonic environment. T h e housing complex would include single family units and duplex buildings. T h e housing complex would include single family units and duplex buildings. Each applicant for this housing would buy the unit but would assign ownership to the Home. At the death of the applicant the unit would again be sold by the Home to a new applicant. T h e Grand Lodge has been operating the Oxford Orphanage for 104 years. As of Sept., 1976 there were 107 boys and 87 girls enrolled at the Orphanage. In recent years the boys and girls were transported to the public schools but by resolution approved at Grand Lodge in April, 1977, school facilities will again be developed at the Orphanage. T h e Orphanage has an outstanding dairy herd, a good printing plant, and it attempts to train the students in many crafts. For the third year the dairy herd was first in the state for high level fat and high herd milk. Three students are being trained in shoe repair and all shoes are repaired in the shop. T h e students participate in tennis, soccer, football, basketball, swimming, wrestling, track, and hiking. Students have the opportunity to participate in decoupage, art, leather, coin and stamp collections, ceramics, crocheting and knitting. The Grand Lodge met 16 times in Emergent Communications. One Emergent Communication was called to Install the Grand Stewards and Grand Tyler and 15 were called to dedicate new Temples or to lay cornerstones for new Temples.

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During the year the Grand Lodge presented 1,194 25-year Service Awards; 219 50-year Veteran's Emblems and Certificates; and 44 60-year Diamond Jubilee Emblems. The Grand Lodge has a Grand Lecturer, 65 District Deputy Grand Lecturers, and many certified lecturers to provide ritualistic help. The Grand Master sent a letter to approximately 800 members that were about to be suspended for non-payment of dues. He reported an excellent response. The Grand Tyler from 1940 to 1976 was Raised as a Master Mason in October, 1899 and hence has been a Mason for 78 years. H e was born Nov. 2, 1877. J A M E S EARL W A T S O N ,

Installed

Grand

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ROBERT P. DUDLEY, Grand

Secretary

NORTH DAKOTA —1975 James H . Erickson, Grand Master Lodges—112

' Members—10,175

Harry E. Senske, Grand Secretary Loss—267

The 86th Annual Communication was held at Grand Forks June 12-14, 1975, with 79 Lodges represented. Forrest D. Haggard, Past Grand Master of Kansas, was present. The Grand Master reported 15 District meetings. T h e usual format consisted of a meeting with the officers of constituent Lodges at 5 : 0 0 p.m., for a discussion of the Grand Lodge program and activities. A dinner was served at 6:30 p.m., followed by formal Lodge opening at 7:30. Each District Deputy Grand Master was introduced and the one for that District conducted the meeting. Distinguished guests, 40-year and 50-year Masons, and Masons of 10 years or less membership were introduced. A Grand Lodge officer gave a talk, followed by the Grand Master's address. Following an informal discussion of the Grand Lodge program of activities. Lodge was closed in due form. The Grand Master reported that the 21st annual "Know Your State" contest winners were given cash prizes at the University of North Dakota on April 11, 1975. One-hundred and ten high school students were guests at the University during the final examinations to determine the winners. The third annual Masonic College was held at Jamestown College July 19, 1974. District Deputy Grand Masters and Deputy Grand Lecturers met on Friday to formulate plans for the ensuing year. Two topics discussed on Saturday were, "What Masonry Offers Its Members," and "Recruiting Members for Masonry." The Grand Master reported that nearly 200 "Seeker of Light" pins were awarded during the year. A member earns a pin by attending four meetings away from his home Lodge, or. by attending six meetings of his own Lodge. Recognition was given at Grand Lodge to the recipients of "Seeker of Light" pins. The Grand Master recommended that when possible memorial services be conducted by the Lodges on the evening before the regular funeral service. He also recommended that a list of duties of Grand Representatives be prepared and sent to each Grand Representative. H e feared the Grand Representatives wern't doing the job they are supposed to do. He further recommended that they keep and maintain Masonic Island in Lake Metigoshe as an important Masonic heritage.

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The members of three Grand Lodge Committees (Policy and General Purpose, Finance, and Masonic Foundation) are proposed by a nominating committee and elected by the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge Secretary-Treasurer reported that during the year 200 were raised, 162 were suspended, 291 died, and one was expelled. He submitted his resignation, effective July 1, 1975. ROBERT

Installed LOREN C .

MUHS,

Grand

SR.,

Master

RASMUSSEN,

Pro tern Grand

Secretary-Treasurer

NOVA SCOTIA — 1976 James Garfield Veinot, Harold F. Sipprell, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—116 Members—11,267 Loss—274 The 111th Annual Communication was held in Halifax June 4-5, 1976, with 103 Lodges represented and 35 Grand Lodge officers and six Past Grand Masters present. Representatives from 12 other Grand Jurisdictions were introduced. The Committee on Awards announced that during the year presentations had been made of 63 50-Year Jewels, seven 60-Year and one 70-Year Bar. Members pay a per capita tax of $5.50, $2.50 of which goes to Freemason's Home, which houses nine men and 29 women, for a total of 38. The Home Board reported current cash assets of $23,963, fixed assets at $420,915, and Endowment Fund assets of $966,642. Donations, contributions and bequests during the year totaled $72,600. The Deputy Grand Master reported that he had spent 120 six-hour days visiting hospitals, shut-ins and Masonic widows and in doing so had visited with more than 2,000 individuals. He had received many letters of appreciation. It was reported that during 1975 a Nova Scotia Lodge, Polaris No. 113, had withdrawn and united with the District Grand Lodge of Newfoundland, under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of England. One-hundred and eighty-four members were involved. The names of all Past District Grand Masters, dating as far back as 1926, were published in the Annual Proceedings. It is customary for Grand Masters to serve two or more terms. Since 1866 one brother served a six-year terrri and two others served five years each. In fact, during the 111-year period only 54 different brethren have held the office. Several of them had never served as Deputy Grand Master, and obviously many Deputy Grand Masters never reached the top. And, during the same 111 years only 10 brethren have served as Grand Secretary, one having held the office for 25 years, and two others for 18 years each. Three and a half pages were used in listing the recognized Grand Jurisdictions and naming the secretary, with address, of each. Included, of course, was our own Albert O. Arnold, Jr. In reply to an inquiry from a constituent Lodge the statement was made, ". . . the so-called Tubal Cain pin is not stocked by the supply department, nor will it be stocked in the forseeable future." The Grand Secretary reported that raisings, affiliations and reinstatements remained about the same as the year previous and that the number of demits, suspensions and deaths had dropped.

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As is the custom, the Annual Grand Communication was concluded with a church service, the brethren marching in a body, led by the Philae Temple Band, to the Massey United Church. T h e Grand Master took part in the service, as did the Masonic Choir. T h e Grand Chaplin delivered the sermon. J A M E S GARFIELD V E I N O T ,

Installed

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Master

HAROLD F . SIPPRELL, Grand

Secretary

OKLAHOMA —1977 Leroy Hudson, Grand Master Lodges—343

Members—68,056

C. W. Reese, Grand Secretary Loss—945

The 104th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, the 84th of Oklahoma Territory and the 68th of the State of Oklahoma was held in Guthrie Feb. 8-10, 1977, with 236 lodges represented and with 16 of the 20 living Past Grand Masters present. During 1976 13 courtesy 50-year pins were presented to members of other Grand Jurisdictions. One of the recipients was Dean A. McGee, a member of Acacia No. 9, in Lawrence. Past Grand Masters of other Jurisdictions are made honorary members of the Oklahoma Grand Lodge and their names are published in the Grand Proceedings. Included are 19 Past Grand Masters of Kansas. During the year nine Cornerstones were placed; six were for new Lodge buildings, one for a home for the aged, one for a community building, and another for a fire station. Among resolutions adopted were: T o make the office of Grand Musician a regular appointive office, the title to be Grand Flag Bearer; new constitution and by-laws of constituent lodges must be presented to the Grand Master and Grand Lodge Trustees for approval before being adopted; a Mason given a sentence of definite suspension by a Grand Lodge Trial Commission be automatically restored to good standing at the completion of his term of sentence. Among resolutions lost was one signed by 52 members which would have set as minimums, $10 annual dues and $60 for the degrees. One which would have eased qualifications for admittance to the Children's Home was declared illegal; only children or grandchildren of Masons are eligible. Resolutions held over for further study: One making permanent a central purchasing agency for all purchases required by the Homes for the aged and children; one which would have authorized the Grand Lodge to secure surety bond for the secretaries and treasurers of constituent Lodges and bill them therefor; to repeal a section of the Uniform Code which prohibits aliens from holding office in a constituent Lodge. A new home for the aged to cost approximately a half million dollars is under construction at Guthrie. In February, 1976, Shawnee Lodge No. 6 held an "under the stars" meeting at the Dancing Grass Ranch, seven miles north of Shawnee (or at least they were given special dispension to do so). Indian team was to confer the third degree. The printed Grand Proceedings carried the names of 36 Distinguished Dead of sister Grand Jurisdictions; none was from Kansas.

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It was reported that 25,000 corrections has been made on the mailing list of the "Oklahoma Mason," and that the 50^ per capita tax was 40^ short of actual publication costs. In lieu of raising the per capita assessment for its publication to 90^, the Grand Lodge agreed assume the additional cost and continue to send it to all Oklahoma Masons. L E E E . BURGESS,

Installed

Grand

Master

LEO E . NELSON,

Grand

Secretary

PENNSYLVANIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1976 John L. McCain, Grand Master Lodgesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;596

Members, 227,663

William A. Carpenter, Grand Secretary Net Loss, 2,228

The Grand Lodge met quarterly in 1976 on Mar. 3, June 2, Sept. 1 and Dec. 1, and held their Annual Communication a t Philadelphia on Dec. 27, 1976. A total of 278 Brethren were present representing 121 Lodges and including 35 distinguished guests and 6 visitors from other jurisdictions. Nine Special Communications were convened during 1976. Eight Special Communications were convened for the purpose of dedicating Lodge Rooms and a Special Communication was held at Philadelphia on Nov. 29, 1976 for the purpose of making a Mason at Sight. A total of 158 Brethren were present for this ceremony. During the ceremony the Grand Lodge was Closed and an Entered Apprentice Mason's Lodge was Opened and the candidate was introduced and received the First Degree in Treemasonry. The Entered Apprentice Mason's Lodge was Closed and a Fellow Craft Mason's Lodge was Opened. The Brother was again introduced and Passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft Mason. The Fellow Craft Mason's Lodge was Closed and a recess was taken for dinner. Following dinner, a Master's Lodge was Opened, the Brother was again introduced and Raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. The Master Mason's Lodge was Closed and the Grand Lodge was again Opened. The Grand Master mentioned several prominent men who have been made Masons at Sight since 1897. The Grand Lodge has at least four charity or relief funds. T h e Committee on General Relief spent $2,376 on relief granted to members or their dependents. The Almoners of the Grand Lodge Charity Fund dispersed $4,500 to charity. T h e Bursars of the Thomas R. Patton Memorial Charity Fund spent $2,400 on charity. The Stewards of the Stephen Girard Charity Fund dispersed $1,600 for charity. The report of the Committee on Masonic Homes included the following information. At the beginning of the year there were 518 residents at the Masonic Homes. There were 96 new admissions, 94 deaths, and 15 withdrawals, leaving 505 at the end of the year. As of Nov. 15, 1975 the residents included 49 married couples, 114 men, 269 widows, 6 mothers of Master Masons, 12 boys, and 6 girls. T h e Masonic Home cultivates nearly 600 acres of land. They had 123 cows that produced about 1 V2 million pounds of milk. Orchards produced 14,423 bushels of apples, 2,600 bushels of peaches, and 16 bushels of pears. Vegetables included 28,656 pounds of tomatoes, 14,000 pounds of sweet potatoes, 10,083 pounds of asparagus, and 30,790 pounds of cabbage. T h e The Grand Master issued 108 dispensations during the year. T h e dispensations included 12 to permit Lodges to hold an extra meeting in a Symbolic Lodge Room of the George Washington National Memorial Building at

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Alexandria, Virginia. Also, 25 dispensations were issued to the appropriate District Deputy Grand Master to permit the Order of the Rainbow for Girls, a Chapter of the Order of the Easter Star, or a Court of the Order of Amaranth to meet in a Lodge Room. JOHN L.

MCCAIN,

Installed WILLIAM

Grand

Master

CARPENTER,

Secretary

PHILIPPINES —1976 Teodoro V. Kalaw, Jr., . Esteban Munarriz, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—165 Members—14,120 Gain—85 The sixtieth Annual Communication was held in Manila April 22-24, 1976, with 162 Lodges represented and six Past Grand Masters present. Total attendance was 735. including 61 Master Masons, who were admitted after the Grand Lodge had been formally opened. During the year six Lodges U D were chartered, and dispensations for the forming of five more were given. During the year 58 25-year and 28 50-year diplomas were issued, and in addition 63 30-year Life Membership Certificates were presented. Two Lodge Building Cornerstones were laid, and the Grand Master represented Masons of the Philippines at a reception for Gerald R. Ford. Lodges subordinate to the Grand Lodge of the Philippines are even more widely scattered than one would expect; two are in South Korea and five are on Okinawa Island, Japan. The "Cabletow" official publication of the Grand Lodge, in addition to reports on Grand Lodge Officer activities and news about subordinate Lodges, also covers the activities of York Rite, Scottish Rite, Eastern Star, and the Youth organizations. When South Vietnam surrendered Saigon Lodge No. 188 went dark and its members were scattered to all parts of the world. Its jewels and paraphernalia were carried by a member to his new home in Tucson, Ariz., later to be turned over to the Grand Lodge in Manila. Its scattered members were urged to affiliate in their new locations. Plaridel Temple in Manila, long-time home of the Grand Lodge, no longer being appropriate or desirable, a plan is under way to build a new structure, either on the same site, or elsewhere. A new office, Administrative Assistant to the Grand Master was created. Named among the duties of the new officer were: to have charge of the physical plant, rentals, financial transactions, public relations, and to supervise the physical aspects of the Annual Communication. The Board of General Purposes recommended that the Grand Master open a U.S. Dollar account, in which all receipts from overseas Lodges should be deposited. The Peso is monetary unit in use. In answer to a race question which came up the reply was that in Philippine Lodges a petition does not inquire as to the color of the applicant; a majority of the members are brown, many are yellow, or white, and a few are black. In view of a 50 % decline in purchasing power of the Peso since the last increase, the per capita tax was raised from 3 Pesos to 8.

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Referred to the Jurisprudence Committee for study was a resolution that any member absent from the stated communication of this Lodge three consecutive times without excuse be barred from election of appointment to office. J O S E L . ARANETA,

Installed

Grand

Master

EsTEBAN MuNARRiz, Grand

Secretary

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND—1974 Norman B. Thompson, Grand Master Lodges—17

Members—1,404

E. C. MacMillan, Grand Secretary Loss—15

The 99th Annual Communication was held in the Charlottetown Masonic Temple June 22, 1974 with 10 Lodges represented and 17 of the 26 living Past Grand Masters present.. Present also were representatives from three sister Grand Jurisdictions who were given Grand Honors and invited to seats in the East. Five concordant bodies were represented by distinguished members. During his year the Grand Master, accompanied by his Deputy Grand Master, visited every subordinate Lodge in the jurisdiction. Zetland Lodge No. 7, which had been weak, was showing a keen interest in reactivation. A Constitution revision provides that " T h e Worshipful Master may allocate to the Junior Warden the privilege of conferring the EA degree, and to the Senior Warden the privilege of- conferring the FC degree, with the obligation of each degree to be given by the Worshipful Master or a Past Master." Grand Master Thompson reported, "My wife and I were invited by the Knights of Columbus to a social evening following their installation of officers. We were very graciously received by the Knights and their good ladies. I can truly say that a good time was had by all. I would suggest that social contacts be maintained with this neighboring fraternity." At a called meeting of all Masters, Wardens and Secretaries, four Past Grand Masters were present to answer any and all questions. A good discussion followed each question. A dispension was granted to Victoria Lodge No. 2 to invite a degree team from Derry, New Hampshire, to confer a degree. Following its annual custom four scholarships of $250 each were awarded, at the University level. All recipients were women. During the past 10 years these scholarships have totaled $10,750. The Treasurer's report showed cash assets of $10,998.19. The BenevoLent Fund listed a net worth of $80,767.67. The Grand Historian, having read the Grand Lodge Proceedings from its inception made several interesting observations: Eight Lodges with 584 members had grown to 17 with 1,404; by train was the customary mode of travel to Grand Lodge in the early days; the first Grand Master the Honorable John Yoe, held the office 14 years; early membership was mostly from rural areas. More than 11 pages were devoted to pertinent information about each of the 17 Lodges, current officers, meeting dates, and the names of all Past Masters.

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As part of an impressive Necrology service for 25 members of subordinate Lodges, prayers were offered, two hymns were sung, the 46th Psalm was read, and their names appeared in two different sections of the printed proceedings. A page was also dedicated to the Memory of the Honored Dead of other Jurisdictions. N E S T E R WILLIAM

Installed E. C.

SHEWCHUK,

Grand

Master

MAOMILLAN,

Grand

Secretary

QUEBEC—1976 W. George Green, Grand Master Lodges—108

Members—13,822

W. Gordon Parker, Grand Secretary Loss—195

The 106th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held in Montreal in the Masonic Temple on June 3, 1976. Seven Past Grand Masters were present and 99 Lodges were represented. The Grand Secretary reported 312 Initiations, 101 Affiliations, 26 Restorations, 391 Deaths, 127 Withdrawals, and 116 Suspensions resulting in a net loss of 195 members. A total of 33 Lodges reported an increase in membership, 64 reported a decrease, and 11 reported no change. Thirteen Lodges had no Initiations. The membership records are based on the 312 Initiations although there were only 257 Raised. The Grand Secretary reported that requests have been received from Lodges for 103 Fifty Year Jewels, 4 Sixty Year Bars, and 2 Seventy Year Bars. A Special Communication of Grand Lodge was held in Victoria Hall, Westmont, Quebec on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1975 for the purpose of constituting and consecrating a new Lodge to be known as Concord Lodge No. 111. I t was formed by the amalgamation of Connaught Lodge No. I l l and Concordia Lodge No. 114. Past Master Stuart L. Hodge (1963-64) passed away on Sept. 21, 1975. The District Deputy Grand Master for the Quebec and Three Rivers District reported that the District is still losing members but he believed that the new trend and effort of Grand Lodge to push the French language in the rituals will, in due time, reverse this trend and strengthen the Order. In Montreal District No. 1 the Masters and Wardens are very active and hold monthly meetings a n d , a n annual dinner meeting in January. The Committee on Benevolence and Charity expended $6,497.80. assistance included 11 requests from Lodges and 2 funerals.

The

The Committee on the State on Masonry reports that having at least one charitable activity at work in the Lodge does much to unite the brethren in a common cause and also provides participation in one of the fundamental tenets of Freemasonry. The Committee reported that the quality of the ritual work was generally good. I n some cases, too much reliance had to be placed on the Past Masters because of a shortage of officer potential which is the ultimate reflection of a lack of candidates. The Grand Masters are elected and installed for a period of two years. W. GEORGE G R E E N , Grand

Master

W. GORDON PARKER, Grand

Secretary

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RHODE ISLAND — 1976 Malcolm Charles Bromberg, Albert W . Abramson, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—42 Members—13,701 Loss—357 The Semi-Annual Communication for Rhode Island and Providence Plantations was held on Nov. 15, 1975, and the Annual Communication on May 17, 1976, both in the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Providence. Present at each were 18 Past Grand Masters, and at the Annual Communication 268 members, 19 distinguished guests representing 13 other Grand Jurisdictions, and nine representing six Concordant Bodies. A page each was devoted to two Past Grand Masters who died during the year; Gardner Munroe Yeaw (1965), Sept. 29, 1975, and John Stafford Allen (1961), Jan. 10, 1976. T h e deaths of 27 Past Masters were suitably recorded, the records of their services occupying nine pages. For many years the Grand Lodge had maintained offices and held its meetings in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, formerly Freemason's Hall, on Dorrence street in the Capital City of Providence. Scottish Rite is building a new Cathedral on Rhodes Place in Cranston, to be completed in early 1977. The Grand Lodge had been offered, and expected to accept, quarters in the new edifice. The Grand Master recommended establishment of an office of Grand Lodge Curator, the officer to have charge of the removing, recording and care of the artifacts and properties of the Grand Lodge during the anticipated move to new quarters, and thereafter. He also suggested to the Committee on Printing that perhaps a cheaper, faster way, using more up-to-date methods, might be found to produce the Grand Lodge Proceedings. A Bicentennial project had been the "Signing of the Bicentennial Scroll." It was, first signed by members at an Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, then traveled to each Lodge in the state. Many Lodges held Bicentennial programs in connection with their signing ceremonies. A 104-page book, "A Bicentennial Review of Rhode Island Freemasonry," was published and mailed to each Rhode Island Mason. Also an informal pamphlet, "Freemasonry, a Better way of Life," was published. The Grand Master rendered a decision that "An applicant who is blind should not be debarred from receiving the rites and benefits of Freemasonry provided he has proper character, mental capacity, and financial ability." The Grand Lodge is served by seven District Deputy Grand Master's who, among other duties supervise the election and installation of subordinate Lodge officers. Also a Grand Chaplain who has three Associate Grand Chaplins, plus also, an Associate Grand Chaplin in each of the seven districts. A Forum Director oversees the activities of an Assistant Grand Lecturer in each district. A Masonic Heritage Night program held in Meehan auditorium. Brown University, was attended by 3,000, including families, friends, and members of all Concordant Bodies. At the Semi-Annual Communication 18 candidates from various Lodges received the Fellowcraft degree, witnessed by 400. T h e Artificers Degree Team of a Connecticut Lodge exemplified the M M degree for a Rhode Island Lodge. Connecticut's Grand Master was present. KENNETH

Installed

JENCKS,

Grand

Master

ALBERT W . ABRAMSON, Grand

Secretary

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SASKATCHEWAN —1975 R. W. Duff, Grand Master Lodges—182

Members—13,483

E. A. Snell, Grand Secretary, Loss—182

The 69th Annual Communication was held at Regina June 18, 1975 with 128 Lodges represented. Distinguished guests included M.". W . ' . Forrest D. Haggard, Past Grand Master of Kansas, who was the guest speaker. The Grand Secretary reported 209 new members, 117 suspended for N.P.D., and 181 deaths. He also reported that 3 Lodges surrendered their Charters and were consolidated with other Lodges, leaving 182 Lodges. T h e loss in membership averaged one member per Lodge. The Grand Master stated that generally speaking Masonry in that Jurisdiction is healthy but that there were some concerns, which can be dealt with in a satisfactory manner by the use of imagination, proper Lodge management, and the courage to make necessary changes in the operation of the Lodges. He further stated that there are people "who thinking that they can do nothing, conclude that nothing can be done." H e stressed the need for effective and mature methods for selecting District Deputies and Wardens as these men are the mainstay of the Craft in the Districts. In a ruling the Grand Master stated that he cannot agree that the Approved Ruling No. 33 gives implied recognition to the Eastern Star. He acknowledged that "the Order of the Eastern Star is a society with which we have very close and dear ties. But matters relating to a Chapter of the Eastern Star are not Masonic business and must not be brought before the Lodge." A 65 year gold ribbon was presented to one member, 60 year gold ribbons were presented to 7 members, and 50 year gold jewels were presented to 60 members. The Committee on Freemasonry and Youth reported that 39 boys attended the 1974 Camp. During the period Apr. 1, 1974 to Feb. 28, 1975 the sum of $14,267 was dispersed from the Benevolent Fund and the sum of $4,842.85 was paid from the Benefit Fund. One scholarship in the amount of $300 and two in the amount of $250 were awarded to University students. Reports of the 22 D.D.G.M.'s indicate 25 Lodges are rated excellent, 118 Lodges are rated good, 32 rated fair, and 9 rated poor. The Committee on Condition of Masonry suggested that the D.D.G.M.'s who rated Lodges poor should discuss with the incoming D.D.G.M. the reasons for such rating, so as to enable him to take corrective action. Average attendance by Districts at regular meetings was 13. Average attendance by Lodges ranged from a low of 5 to a high of 28. M . ' . W . ' . Brother Haggard gave two quotations that he had seen in the Tracing Board. In his first quotation he stated that "there are four kinds of people. Those that make things happen; and those that don't even know what's going on." In his second quotation he stated that "only informed Masons can serve the Lodge and the Craft, and only Masons who serve the Lodge and the Craft derive the benefits peculiar to our brotherhood." JAMES

NIXON,

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SCOTLAND —1976 Robert W. Gordon, E. Stuart Falconer, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—1,071 The Grand Lodge of Scotland icnludes 30 Provinces within Scotland which are presided over by a Provincial Grand Master and 25 Districts outside Scotland which are presided over by a District Grand Master. T h e Districts include Burma, Eastern India, Ghana, Middle East, Newfoundland, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rhodesia, Western Australia, and Zambia. T h e 30 Provinces within Scotland includes 651 Lodges. T h e city of Glasgow has 86 Lodges. The Grand Lodge of Scotland meets quarterly. During 1976 it met at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday on February 5, May 6, August 5, and November 4. The Installation of Grand Office-Bearers and Festival of Saint Andrew was on Thursday, November 25. The Grand Lodge has a Grand Committee to handle most of its affairs. T h e Grand Committee meets monthly on the second Thursday and follows the meeting of the Committee of Benevolence which meets at 2:00 p.m. T h e Grand Committee is comprised of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Past Deputy Grand Masters, Past Grand Masters, Grand Junior Warden, Grand Almoner, Law Agent, Provincial Grand Masters, and 48 members elected for a three-year term. Sixteen members are elected each year and 16 members retire. Standing Committees are appointed by the Grand Committee. These committees include: Finance, Hall and Buildings, By-Laws, Overseas and External Affairs, Petitions, Complaints and Appeals, Metropolitan Committee, Museiun and Library, Laws and Rulings, and Special Purposes. A total of 189,000 pounds was received for accounts relating to benevolence. Of this total, 96,312 was received from interest, 18,675 from income tax recovered, and 74,615 from donations. T h e benevolences a r e : (1) Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence, (2) General Annuity Fund, (3) Orphan Annuity Fund, (4) General Relief Fund, (5) Scottish Masonic Homes, and (6) Special Benevolent Funds. The Committee of Benevolence met on March 31, 1976. T h e committee approved five applications for benevolence ranging in amounts from 80 to 130 pounds. Fourteen deaths of annuitants were reported and eight annuities were withdrawn. T h e annuities of 305 persons were increased to 65 pounds. T h e Grand Lodge has an Orphan Annuity Fund Training Scheme. For example, 60 pounds was awarded to a female 21 years old to assist toward medical studies at Glasgow University, 60 pounds for a male 20 years old to assist toward law studies at Edinburgh University, 60 pounds to a male 19 years old to assist toward training in computer science at Newcastle University, and 60 pounds to a male 19 years to assist toward economic studies at Glasgow University, and 60 pounds to a male 17 years old to assist toward training as apprentice joiner. There were several other awards. ROBERT W . GORDON, Installed

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SOUTH DAKOTA —1976 Walter W. Johnson, Lawrence J. Larson, Grand Master Grand Secretary-Treasurer Lodges—152 Members—14,910 Loss—358 The 102nd Annual Communication was held at Aberdeen June 8-9, 1976 with 95 Lodges represented, and 12 Past Grand Masters and 54 Worshipful Masters present.

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Two Occasional Grand Lodge Communications were convened during the year. One was to dedicate a new Masonic Temple at Plankington and the other was for the purpose of laying the cornerstone for the Rapid City Boys' Club building. The services of the Grand Lodge Office were extended to constituent Lodges seeking assistance in collecting dues from members facing suspension. Letters were written to 226 such members. Of this number, 144 paid dues and 82 were suspended. The Grand Secretary-Treasurer reported Raising of 221 Master Masons, 1.T2 were suspended, and 420 died. He reported that 36 Lodges had net gains, 104 Lodges had net losses, and 80 Lodges did not Raise any Master Masons. During the year the Grand Lodge issued five seventy-year palms, 37 sixtyyear palms, and 123 fifty-year medals and pins. The 152 Lodges are divided into 28 Districts. A Master is appointed for each District. A Board of Custodians is responsible for holding schools of instruction for the development of proficiency in the ritual. There were 20 schools of instruction held during the year. T h e Grand Master issued 18 dispensations. Four were requests to hold outdoor meetings, provided proper precaution was made for tiling the Lodge. One dispensation was issued to hold a special election for Worshipful Master. The Master previously elected declined to serve before being installed. Rapid City Lodge No. 25 initiated 19 candidates in the Entered Apprentice Degree in one Communication. The Grand Master recommended that the Grand Lodge continue to sup; t,rt the Order of DeMolay and the Order of Job's Daughters with financial assistance in the amount of $250 for each organization. The Grand Lodge Charity Fund which was started 86 years ago dispensed in only one month the amount of $3,800 in assistance to needy members, widows and orphans. The Grand Lodge has a Permanent Charity Fund with assets of $861,143.29 and a Temporary Charity Fund with assets of $174,385.21. A Workshop was held under the leadership of the Deputy Grand Master for Worshipful Masters. T h e Workshop stressed that "the Master has been elected by his brethren to fulfill the highest honor which can be bestowed upon a Master Mason. No Mason should begin climbing the flight of stairs to the Master's chair in the East without first pledging to himself that he will dedicate and devote all his energy and zeal to fulfilling his duties to the best of his ability. T h e trust placed upon him by his brethren should never be violated." ARTHUR W .

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TENNESSEE—1977 James Peek Buck, John R. Stracener, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—396 Members—98,125 Gain—319 T h e 163rd Annual Communication was held in the Grand Lodge building, Nashville, March 23-24, 1977, with 396 Lodges represented and 19 Past Grand Masters present, one only being absent due to illness. Present were 398 Past Masters; 44 50-year members were recognized. This marked the 36th consecutive year in which Masonic membership has shown a gain. During two years the net gain was more than 5,000 and more than 3,000 during seven others. A remarkable recovery, which followed a six year decline.

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Candidates for advancement are examined by a committee of three Certificate holders. A recommendation that all such examinations be conducted in open Lodge was rejected. A proposal to permit dual membership, outside of Tennessee, under consideration for several years and always rejected seemed to be nearer approval in 1978. Proposals to increase the Grand Lodge per capita tax from $2.50 to $2.75, and to require Grand Lodge employees to retire at age 70 were both rejected, as were also those to establish a Lodge of Research, and to pay 50-year members mileage and per diem for Grand Lodge attendance. Penalties were paid by five Lodges for accepting petitions from applicants who were under 21 years of age; by six for conferring degrees in less than 28 days; and by two for conferring degrees on candidates who were rightfully the property of other Lodges. During the year eight members were expelled. The recommendation of the Grand Master that the designation "District Chairman" be changed to District Deputy Grand Master to conform with the terminology in most other Grand Jurisdictions failed of approval. However, in response to another recommendation, it was agreed that the Grand Master may, at his discretion, cause the Past Master's Degree to be conferred at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge under the supervision of the Board of Custodians. The adopted budget totaled $378,656, $53,000 of which was to come from interest on the Endowment fund. Included in the budget was $3,500 each for DeMolay and Rainbow Girls. It is believed that the continuous increase in membership can be credited to a very active Masonic Education Committee. Officer training workshops were held in 30 Masonic districts, one feature of each being a slide presentation, " T h e Five Points of Leadership." More than 1,100 members, representing 224 Lodges, were in attendance. Four out-of-state Lodges sent representatives. Among the Committee's recommendations: T h a t each Lodge have a display rack for educational material; a visitation committee visit the home of each petitioner; each Lodge have an educational officer and that one night each month be spent on Masonic education; that Lodges paint up and fix up both the inside and outside of their Lodge buildings. G u s J O H N V L A S I S , Installed J O H N R . STRACENER, Grand

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TEXAS —1975 Robert B. O'Connor, Harvey C. Byrd, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—971 Members—226,619 Loss—1,733 T h e 140th Annual Communication was held in the beautiful Grand Lodge building in Waco December 3-4, 1975, with 404 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters and 1,967 Past Masters present. Total registered, 4,404. The deaths of two Past Grand Masters were reported and a special Communication was called to conduct the funeral of each—for W. W. Boothe on Feb. 20, at Paris, and for John H . Crocker on Aug. 16, at Houston. A Memorial page in the printed proceedings was set aside for each, as was also a page for the 5,115 Texas Masons who had answered the final summons; likewise a Memorial page for the Distinguished Dead of Sister Grand Jurisdictions. Fifty-year Service Awards were presented to 1,277 Texas Masons, 29 of them at the Grand Lodge session. Of the 141 courtesy presentations for other

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Grand Jurisdictions, 19 were to members of Kansas Lodges. Texas Lodges also conferred 81 courtesy degrees for other Grand Jurisdictions and had the courtesy returned in 68 instances. The Library has 32,661 volumes, 834 of which were added during the current year. Circulation was 1,815 volumes and 35,680 Xerox copies were provided for researchers. Cash contributions totaled $21,591.13. More than four pages were required to list new Museum acquisitions. After 23 months of a three-year campaign to raise two million dollars for the Masonic Home and school, $1,274,211.23 had been collected, and the Endowment fund stood at $8,476,317.27. Certificates of Proficiency were issued to 1,667 members, 63 of which were for life. The Texas Mason, heretofore issued monthly will now be published only bi-monthly, to hold down increasing costs. Among the Grand Master's decisions approved at the Annual Communication were: Not to recognize for organizational work in Texas, the Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America, or the National Camping Travelers Association . . . Not to allow political advertisements to appear in a Shrine Newsletter . . . T h a t a Mason advertising his insurance business could not indicate that he was a Mason . . . A Mason cannot use the Masonic emblem on his personal checks. . . . A Lodge cannot solicit funds from non-Masons or from businesses operated by non-Masons for constructing a Lodge building . . . A member cannot solicit sales of a Masonic Bible from Entered Apprentices, Fellowcrafts, nor from their families . . . A Hunting Club cannot use the dining hall of a Masonic Lodge as a meeting place; neither can a marriage be performed in a Lodge Hall. . . . T h e Order of the Eastern Star cannot use the banquet hall of a Masonic Lodge for a money-raising project; neither can it have its emblem made a part of the floor of a Lodge room . . . A Lodge may not designate a long-time member as an Honorary Past Master. The question of lowering the 21 year age limit was deferred for further study. THOMAS

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UTAH — 1976 Patrick H . Fenton, Clarence M. Groshell, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—31 Members—5,576 Loss—122 The 104th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge met in Salt Lake City on February 2 and 3, 1976. T h e Credentials Committee reported that representatives of the 31 Lodges were entitled to vote and that representatives of 29 Lodges had answered the roll call. The Grand Secretary reported a loss of 175 members by death, 53 by dimit, and 37 by suspension. During the year there were 11 reinstatements, 35 affiliations, and 98 were raised. An Occasional Communication of the Grand Lodge was convened in the Masonic Temple in Salt Lake City on October 18, 1975 for the purpose of conducting a Grand Lodge Bicentennial observance. An Honor Roll sign had been erected at the Temple listing the names of Masons who participated in the events of the American Revolution. T h e National Sojourners presented a flag that was carried ashore at Omaha Beach during World W a r H .

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T h e Grand Master reported that the Lodges are in excellent condition financially and otherwise. There are very few Past Masters being returned to the line of officers. In one instance the Grand Lecturer did not certify a new Master until he had personally assured himself that the Master was proficient in the work. Nine dispensations were granted during the year. Most of the dispensations granted changes in meeting dates. The 5th dispensation in July, 1975 gave LaSal Lodge No. 30 permission to hold Four Corners Masonic Association meeting in Moab on August 16, 1975, contingent on similar dispensations from the Grand Masters of the other Grand Jurisdictions concerned. The Grand Lodge acts as custodian for funds received and expended for the benefit of the Youth Committee. During the year the Grand Lodge received funds amounting to $5,103 for the use of the committee and made expenditures of $4,607.99 on their behalf. The Chairman of the Youth Committee reported that the committee met on a monthly basis except for the summer months. The committee included as honorary members the Guardian and Associate Guardian of Job's Daughters, T h e Grand Bethel Honored Queen, and the Master Councilor of the Order of DeMolay. The News Carrier is published five times a year and is mailed to all Job's Daughters and DeMolays and the platform officers of the several Lodges. A Grand Lecturer and 10 District Deputy Grand Lecturers are appointed each year. Also each of the 31 Lodges has a Deputy Grand Lecturer. The Grand Lodge does not have a written ritual. The Grand Lecturer admonished all officers to become proficient in the work of the office to which he would be elected or appointed the following year. C. EARL PRISK, Installed CLAREENCE M .

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VERMONT —1975 Cecil R. Brown, D. Burleigh Smalley, Jr., Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—98 Members—14,774 Loss—278 The 182nd Annual Communication was held at Burlington June 10-11, 1975, with 81 Lodges represented and a total of 362 present. D. Burleigh Smalley, Jr., Grand Master 1952-1954, was the Grand Secretary but he passed away shortly after on June 19 and he was replaced by Harley Watkins. In February, 1975 the Grand Master issued a notice of the Annual Communication in which he stated that if any Lodge shall neglect to be represented, make due returns, and pay its dues and assessments for two successive years, its Charter may be suspended. A Special Communication was held on July 21, 1974 for laying a cornerstone and dedication of a new Masonic Temple. An Emergent Communication was held on December 22, 1974 for the funeral of Harold E. Brand, Past Grand Master. Also an Emergent Communication was held on June 21, 1975 for the funeral of D. Burleigh Smalley, Jr., Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary. The Grand Master reported that $500 was distributed to 20 charitable organizations in the amount of $25 to each. A Tax Workshop was held at Newark, N. J. in November, 1974 for the northeast Grand Jurisdictions. One of the recommendations of the Workshop was that Masonic Temples should be owned by the Lodges. It was the consensus of opinion that existing Temple Associations should be liquidated, if

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possible, to avoid filing separate annual returns with the I.R.S. and to seek exemption from local property taxes as the Temple assets would then belong to a charitable, religious, and educational organization. The Grand Jurisdiction comprises 13 Districts. The Grand Lecturer reported that every Lodge was represented at a District meeting.- Their late Grand Secretary, D. Burleigh Smalley, Jr., attained the distinction of having attended 130 consecutive District meetings. T h e percentage of attendance at District meetings ranged from 5.629 percent down to 1.059 percent. A cup is presented annually to the District having the highest percentage attendance at the District meetings. The Grand Secretary lists as part of his report the names of Lodge Secretaries who have served their respective Lodges for 12 or more years. Eight were listed who have been Secretaries from 29 to 50 years. The Grand Lodge has a Committee on DeMolay. T h e Chairman reported an increase of membership of 107.2 percent during the year. An appendix to their Annual Proceedings lists the officers of each Lodge, followed by all the members, and the names of the members raised, restored, suspended, dimitted, or died. The Committee on Masonic Culture and Progress is developing a correspondence course for Lodge members and especially for Lodge officers. HILTON S . GALE, Installed

Grand

HARLEY W A T K I N S , Grand

Secretary

Master

VICTORIA —1976 C. R. B. James, G. W. Jackson, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—827 Members—85,776 Loss—2,485 The Grand Lodge of Victoria in Australia meets quarterly. During 1976 it met in East Melbourne on March 17, June 16, September 15, and December 15. M . ' . W . ' . C. R. B. James was elected to be Grand Master in December, 1975 and was installed on March 17, 1976. He was re-elected for another year on December 15, 1976 and presumably was reinstalled in March, 1977. The Grand Secretary reported that in 1905 the Lodges in Victoria had 9,426 members. T h e number of members increased each year to a membership of 117,906 in 1961. Since 1961 the number of members has declined to 85,776 in 1976. Statistics supplied by the Grand Secretary for the year ending June 30, 1975 show that 1,993 were initiated, 1,178 were affihates, 1,545 died, 3,274 resigned, and 785 were expelled. A total of 636 dispensations were issued including 260 to meet on a day other than the regular meeting date and 291 to permit persons to be proposed or seconded by persons who had known the petitioners for less than 12 months. During the year to March, 1976, Commemorative Jewels were presented to 301 brethren who had been members for 50 years. T h e names of these brethren are given in the Proceedings. Also, 27 brethren who had been members for 60 years were presented with Bars to their Fifty-Year Jewels. The Grand Masters generally serve for two or more years. O n e Grand Master served from 1951 to 1963. T h e Deputy Grand Master generally succeeds the Grand Master. T h e Senior Grand Warden may succeed the Deputy Grand Master but the Junior Grand Wardens do not succeed the Senior Grand Wardens. T h e Proceedings for December, 1976 listed two Grand Chaplains, three Grand Senior Deacons, three Grand Junior Deacons, three Grand Sword Bearers, three Grand Standard Bearers, and nine Grand Heralds.

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The report of the Board of Benevolence shows that it is very active. I t meets monthly to study the needs of indigent members, widows and orphans. Their report states the continuing absence from Lodge meetings of a normally regularly attending brother could well alert the Almoner to commence judicious inquiries as to whether all is well. Similarly maintaining regular contact with widows could bring under early notice instances of deteriorating health and for the need for charitable assistance. In the last quarter of 1976 the Board dealt with 34 cases, made grants totalling $22,574 and approved loans totalling $13,000. Assistance to widows totaled $11,000 and they were involved in 14 of the 34 cases. T h e Board for the Freemasons' Hospital reported that 1,288 patients were treated during the last quarter. The daily average was 102. The proportion of Masonic patients was 21 percent. The Board of Royal Freemasons Homes of Victoria reported that 281 persons were in the Punt Road Homes, 202 persons were in the Centennial House Nursing Home, and 136 were in Indepndent Units. C. R. B. JAMES, Installed Grand Master G. W. JACKSONJ Grand Secretary VIRGINIA —1976 Seymour J. Levy, John P. Stokes, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—345 Members—70,128 Loss—390 The 198th Annual Communication was held in the Hotel John Marshall in Richmond on February 9-11, 1976. Immediately after convening at 8:30 a.m. the Grand Marshall was called upon to allow the youth organizations to enter as well as the National Sojourners who would present the Colors. After the pledge of allegiance the Grand Master called on the youth representatives of the Job's Daughters, Rainbow Girls, and Order of DeMolay for remarks. Each of the three responded with an interesting talk. All non-members of the Fraternity then retired and the Annual Communication was opened in due and ample form. The Grand Secretary presented the following statistics; Raised, 1,636; affiliations, 757; restored, 109; suspended, 419; withdrawals, 580; and deaths, 1,605. During 1971, 7,780 were raised. A third of the Lodges have less than 100 members and half the Lodges have less than 200 members. Fourteen Lodges have more than 600 members and three Lodges have more than 900 members. During the 12-year period from 1964 through 1975 there was a net gain in membership during six of the years (1964-67, 1971-72) and a net loss during the other six years. From 1964 through 1973 there was a net gain of 47 members and a net loss of 704 during the next two years. At the beginning of 1975 there were 17 men and 47 women living in the Masonic Home. During the year there were 14 admissions and 12 deaths and one released so at the end of the year there were. 20 men and 45 women. The average age of the residents is about 83 years. An entertainment fund is maintained for special entertainment at the Masonic Home. During 1975 the Lodges contributed a total of $3,727.06. Contributions were received from the York Rite, Eastern Star Chapters, and other contributors to bring the total fund to $5,324.90. Probably the main event is the annual Christmas party. The residents receive numerous wrapped gifts and stockings filled with treats. T h e Grand Lodge is sponsoring a Masonic Blood Bank Program. District

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Deputy Grand Masters were asked to serve as District Chairmen and were asked to secure appointment of local Chairmen in the Lodges. During 1975 a total of 790 pints of blood was collected. The organization of the Grand Lodge of Virginia dates back to 1777. There were nine chartered Lodges known to have been invited to participate in the organization of the Grand Lodge. They had been chartered by the Grand Lodges of Scotland, England, and Ireland. Three other Lodges were located in Virginia but apparently took no part in the organization of the Grand Lodge. Delegates first met at Williamsburg on May 6, 1777. It was the unanimous opinion of the delegates at the convention that a Grand Master ought to be chosen to preside over the Craft in Virginia. A convention was called for October 13, 1778 to elect a Grand Master. John Blair of Williamsburg Lodge, was elected Grand Master and was installed October 30, 1778. This was the first Grand Lodge organized in America. L. DOUGLAS D E L A N O ,

Installed

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Master

J O H N P. STOKES, Grand

Secretary

WASHINGTON —1976 Alden H. Jones, Edward L. Bennett, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—283 Members—53,336 Loss—1,091 The 119th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held in the Seattle Center Opera House June 15-17, 1976 with 16 Past Grand Masters present, and a total of 1,325 entitled to vote. The Grand Secretary reported that 805 were raised, 1,576 deaths, and 495 suspended. Alaska Lodges are in the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Washington and the Grand Master makes a visitation tour of the Alaska Lodges each summer. T h e Grand Master and his wife were in Alaska from August 11 to 29 and visited all 17 Lodges in Alaska. Past Grand Masters Milton Verne Poe (1971-72) and Thomas Henry Craig (1973-74) passed away during 1975. The Grand Master in his report to Grand Lodge made nine recommendations including the following: 1. A study to be continued to consider the guidelines for a Grand Lodge Award for Outstanding Service to Freemasonry. 2. A study be made toward the establishment of a Thomas H . Craig Inspirational Award to the most deserving DeMoIay in the Grand Jurisdiction.' A dispensation was issued July 14, 1976 to 19 brethren to form a Lodge in Fairbanks, Alaska. One Lodge violated the Washington Masonic Code by installing its officers on Sunday. The Grand Master declared the installation improper and void and directed the Lodge to reschedule the installation. The Grand Master rejected many requests including the following: 1. Refused to allow a Shrine group to act as pallbearers while wearing Shrine regalia for a deceased Brother Mason. 2. Refused to allow a Lodge to sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive in the community. 3. Refused to allow a Lodge to join in a dinner and fellowship with the Knights of Columbus.

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T h e Grand Master ruled that it is not permissible for the York Rite Commandery to participate in uniform as an honor guard at a funeral and that the deceased brother's hat and Shrine fez could not be placed on the casket during a Masonic service. The Grand Lodge has a Committee on Charity. At the beginning of the year the Grand Master directed the committee to explore the possibility for the compilation of all Masonic charity programs of all Jurisdictions. This would include the Crippled Children's Hospitals, the Burns Institutes, the Masonic Homes, and Educational Foundations. Copies of the complete survey have been submitted to the Grand Master and plans are to make 600 copies of the report. A copy of the report of about 70 pages will be sent to each Grand Jurisdiction. FRED S . SANDOZ, Installed Grand Master EDWARD L . B E N N E T T , Grand

Secretary

WESTERN AUSTRALIA —1976 H. A, Solomon, Paul R. Stephens, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—305 Members—17,960 Loss—263 The Grand Lodge meets semi-annually in April and October. During 1976 the Grand Lodge met in the Pagoda Ballroom in Como on April 27 and again on October 29. The Grand Lodge of Western Australia was organized in 1900. Membership reached its peak in 1959 with a total of 22,561. Since 1959 there has been an annual decline in members. Initiates into the Craft for the 12 months ending December 31, 1975 numbered 584. There were 281 affiliates, 688 resignations, and 263 deaths. The Grand Master issued 161 dispensations including 10 to permit a candidate to be proposed or seconded by a Master Mason of less than 12 months standing and 40 to permit a candidate to be proposed or seconded by a brother who has not known him for the prescribed period. Also he issued eight dispensations to permit acceptance of a nomination from a candidate under the age of 21 years. At the Grand Lodge meeting in April the Grand Master initiated a Blood Donor Scheme as a part of their Masonic charity. Three clinics were organized at which 225 pints of blood were donated. The Grand Lodge has embarked on an extensive program to build cottage homes and nursing homes for its older members. T h e cottage homes will be built at three locations—Busselton, Geraldton, and Albany. T h e Board has purchased 2.2 acres of land in Albany for the sum of $27,000. This site will be used for the cottage homes in Albany. T h e Board has purchased 6^2 acres of land in Lynwood to erect a hostel/nursing home for the care of the frail aged from the three cottage home areas. The Grand Lodge follows a practice started about two years ago of having an Entered Apprentice's Hour. This is a monthly meeting at which new members have an opportunity to meet with the Grand Master and other Grand Officers to learn something of the history of Freemasonry. T h e Grand Master reported that somewhat less than 50 percent of newly initiated members attend each month. The Board of General Purposes has given approval to proceed with the publication of a Masonic magazine on a quarterly basis. Lodges have been offered 120 copies per issue for $15 per annum. The Grand Lodge has a Management Board of the Widows, Orphans, and Aged Freemason's Fund. During the year the Board granted annuities of $240,

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$168, and $52 to widows. A total of 10 annuities were terminated; three were by death and seven because of improved circumstances. Donations to the fund through Lodges totaled $45,557, representing a per capita donation of $2.53. At present the fund is assisting 10 children, four aged Freemasons, and 46 widows, involving an expenditure of $8,244 annually. H . A.

SOLOMAN,

Re-Installed Grand Master B. M. W. BRIDGEMAN, Grand

Secretary

WEST VIRGINIA — 1976 Bernard C. Shannon, Julian B. Hollingsworth, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—157 Members—45,198 Loss—187 T h e 112th Annual Communication was held at Charleston October 11-12, 1976, with 146 Lodges represented, nine Past Grand Masters, and Milton E. Brookman, Kansas representative, present. The Grand Lodge was convened in Special Communication three times, once for a Masonic funeral service for a Past Grand Master, and to lay cornerstones for a new Masonic Temple and a building at Shepherd College. The Grand Master issued 14 edicts during the year. One was issued on Nov. 3, 1975 declaring it illegal for a Master Mason to petition an organization requiring affiliation as a prerequisite of membership until one year from the date of being raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. Three edicts were issued declaring the installation of three Masters were illegal. T h e Grand Master reported that according to Regulation 26, Laws of Masonry, no person shall be installed as Master of a Lodge in this Jurisdiction except he be able to confer the three degrees and deliver the lectures pertaining to them in an efficient manner. He reported that due to a steady decline in officer proficiency he deemed it necessary to take corrective action. Hence, on January 10, 1976 a directive was issued advising that Regulation 26 was to be obeyed or disciplinary action would be taken against those who failed to comply. T h e Grand Master stated that it is the responsibility of the Master of every Lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction to make sure that the person elected to be his successor is duly and truly prepared before permitting his installation. T h e Grand Secretary reported that 1,008 were raised, 219 suspended for N.P.D., two were expelled, and 1,056 died. Three Lodges surrendered their Charters and were consolidated with other Lodges leaving a total of 157 Lodges. The Grand Jurisdiction is divided into 16 Districts and a D.D.G.M. is appointed for each District. Ritualistic proficiency is the responsibility of the Grand Lecturer and 31 Deputies. A total of 44 Regional Schools of Instruction were conducted. Only two Lodges in the Grand Jurisdiction were not represented in the schools. At the end of the year there were 15 men and 37 women residents in the Masonic Home and four women had received outside assistance. T h e total cost for the operation and maintenance of the Home for the year was $311,993.70 which includes income of $123,918.23 received from residents, $71,527.00 Masonic Home dues, and $5,105.26 in miscellaneous receipts. T h e per capita cost was $3,210.00. T h e income from the Masonic Scholarship Endowment Trust of West Virginia yields financial assistance, based upon need, to a substantial number

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of students at the two state universities. A total of 158 scholarships with stipends ranging from $50 to $200 was awarded for the first semester. WALTER F . HATHAWAY^

Installed

Grand

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JULIAN B . H O L L I N G S W O R T H ,

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WISCONSIN —1977 Carl R. Garny, Doyn Inman, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—281 Members—44,465 Loss—1,114 The 133rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held in Milwaukee on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14 and 15, 1977. Present were 15 Past Grand Masters, eight of the nine District Deputies, and seven of the nine Grand Lecturers. A total of 259 Lodges were represented and only 22 Lodges were not represented. The Grand Secretary reported the following statistics: Raised, 6 3 5 ; restored, 8 7 ; died, 1,354; and suspended, 310. The Masonic Home Operating Committee reported that on January 1, 1976 there were 74 residents in the Home and 34 patients in the infirmary. During the year a decline in residency was experienced due primarily to the discontinuance of the nursing home license in the main building but the infirmary remains licensed for skilled nursing care. The decision to discontinue licensure was caused by new Federal regulations that would have been expensive to meet. A person entering the Home now has the right to assign his assets to the Home in return for life care, or to pay by the month. The average age of the residents is 84 years. The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin has requested recognition by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. A special committee reported in June, 1975 that the provisions of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin do not in any manner prescribe the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons of Wisconsin. The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence concluded that the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin can recognize another Grand Lodge whose territorial jurisdiction is coextensive with the state of Wisconsin. A study was made for the years 1965 through 1972 to determine how many Initiates defaulted for one year after the degree and were not raised. The default ranged from one of every 4.1 in 1969 to one of every eight in 1965 and averaged one of every 5.6 for the eight years or a percentage of 17.8. The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin and Appendent Masonic Organizations have a Joint Educational and Development Committee for Freemasonry in Wisconsin. The committee includes the Grand Master as chairman and five other members of the Grand Lodge, The Illustrious Deputy of the Scottish Rite and five other members of the Scottish Rite, and the Heads of the three York Rite Bodies and three other members of the York Rite. The Grand Lodge has nine Districts and each District has a sub-committee consisting of three appointments from the Grand Lodge, three from the Scottish Rite, and three from the York Rite. The Joint Educational and Development Committee met three times during the year at Kahler's Inn in Lake Delton. Programs considered include Leadership Training Seminars, Masonic Surveys and Studies, and Committee Publicity and Public Relations. The Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, Inc. awarded scholarship grants in the amount of $8,610. The colleges and universities select the recipients. HERMAN A. FRIES, Installed Grand DoYN INMAN, Grand Secretary

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READING OF THE JOURNAL On motion of the Grand Secretary, reading of the journal was suspended. LABOR TO REFRESHMENT The Grand Lodge was then called from Labor to Refreshment for the public installation of the Grand Officers for the ensuing year. INSTALLATION CEREMONY With M- . W- • Forrest D. Haggard, as InstaUing Grand Master, assisted by M.'. W.'. Ben W. Graybill as Grand Senior Warden; M-'. W- • William E. Bradford as Grand Junior Warden; M.'. W- • Ralph D. Walker as Grand Senior Deacon; M . ' . W.'. Robert H. Arnold as Grand Junior Deacon; M.'. W.'. J. Fred Williamson as Grand Marshal; and M . ' . W.'. Richard D. Kelsey as Grand Chaplain, the elected and appointed officers for the ensuing year were installed as follows: M - ' . W . ' . Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Master, Topeka Lodge No. 17, 3455 Huntoon, Topeka, Kansas 66604 . R.'. W-'- W. Nolan Artz, Deputy Grand Master, Belle Plaine Lodge No. 173, 3193 South Seneca, Wichita, Kansas 67217 R . ' . W - ' - Warren Starns, Grand Senior Warden, Wallace Lodge No. 318, Winona, Kansas 67764 R.'. W.'. Ben B. Boyles, Grand Junior Warden, Keystone Lodge No. 102, 1817 West 6th Street, Coffeyville, Kansas 67337 M . ' . W.'. William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse Lodge No. 309, 106 North Main St., Syracuse, Kansas 67878 R.'. W-'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Rosedale Lodge No. 333, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka, Kansas 66601 W-'- Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, Smithton Lodge No. 1, 217 South 12th Street, Sabetha, Kansas 66534 W.". Robert G. Jackson, Grand Senior Deacon, Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, P.O. Box 4214, Topeka, Kansas 66604 W- • Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr., Grand Junior Deacon, Leoti Lodge No. 340, Leoti, Kansas 67861 W.'. Hugh F. Richards, Grand Marshal, Belle Plaine Lodge No. 173, 411 Rutland, Wichita, Kansas 67203 W.'. John Masters, Grand Sword Bearer, Rosedale Lodge No. 333, 6120 Grandview, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202 W.'- James L. Withers, Grand Senior Steward, Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, Sharon Springs, Kansas 67758 W- • Arthur A. Hartshorn, Grand Junior Steward, Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, 806 Turner Court, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 W.". Charles W. Gutsch, Grand Pursuivant, Burdick Lodge No. 429, RR # 1 , Burdick, Kansas 66838 W-'. Larry Algott, Grand Tyler, Ashlar Lodge No. 344, RR # 4 , Box 240, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 W-'- Ronalc' White, Asst. Grand Tyler, Topeka Lodge No. 17, 609 T, Atchison, Kansas 66022 AREA COORDINATORS AND DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS INSTALLED The Area Coordinators and District Deputy Grand Masters were then formed west of the Altar and given the oath of office:

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AREA COORDINATORS — 1978-1979 Area I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII

Name Kenneth L. White, Scammon Lodge No. 351, R R # 1 , Scammon 66773 Louis E. Kresin, Kaw Lodge No. 272, 2305 N. 45th, Kansas City 66104 Donald W. Botkin, Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169, Blue Rapids 66411 Wayne H. Roilf, Palmyra Lodge No. 23, R R # 1 , Box 494, Gardner 66030 Orville E. Morriss, Emporia Lodge No. 12, R R # 1 , Box 215, Emporia 66801 Olice B. Williams, Keystone Lodge No. 102, 1322 W. 4th, Coffeyville 67337 James O. Foster, Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, 3434 Country Club Place, Wichita 67208 Don L. Dicks, Cyrus Lodge No. 288, Box 103, Enterprise 67441 William D. Ringquist, Gypsum City Lodge No. 328, R R # 2 , Gypsum 67448 Dwight A. Burton, Hutchinson Lodge No. 445, 2004 North Harrison, Hutchinson 67501 Lloyd D. Crall, St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, 1915 Hart, Dodge City, 67801 David E. Casey, Gove County Lodge No. 302, Grainfield 67737

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Max A. Larimer—Lake Lodge No. 50—1436 Lancaster, Topeka 66604 Charles S. Baldry—Siloam Lodge No. 225—1700 Grove, Topeka 66606 John E. Lane—Euclid Lodge No. 101—Lyndon 66451 Conrad C. Swope—Gilead Lodge No. 144—400 West HoUoway, Yates Center 66783 Leland W. Reedy—Harmony Lodge No. 94—1617 B, Neodesha 66757 J. Wayne Parrish—Fortitude Lodge No. 107—Box 473, Independence 67301 Donald L. Call—Chautauqua Lodge No. 355—Box 486, Cedar Vale 67024 Hobart D. Scott—Twin Grove Lodge No. 213—Piedmont 67122 Glenn D. Zieber—Zeredatha Lodge No. 80—Strong City 66869 Calvin E. Bruns—Ashlar Lodge No. 344—Box 81, Riley 66531 Leonard W. Mcintosh—Oak Hill Lodge No. 334—Oak Hill 67472 George W. Weiss—Enterprise. Lodge No. 437—RR # 1 , Abilene 67410 Dorman L. Meyers—Dwight Lodge No. 374—Dwight 66849 Leland J. Base—Sedgwick Lodge No. 139—RR # 1 , Sedgwick 67135 Jim E. Ross—Patmos Lodge No. 97—RR # 2 , El Dorado 67042 Orville E. Wesseler—Winfield Lodge No. 110—2213 Edgemont Dr., Arkansas City 67005 Charles R. Glenn—Wellington Lodge No. 150—RR # 1 , Mayfield 67103 John H. Wright—Morton Lodge No. 258—Drawer G, Cheney 67025 J. Clyde Bradbury—York Lodge No. 57—1110 Crowley, Wichita 67216 Virgil D. Burns—McPherson Lodge No. 172—Conway 67434 Dana R. Hauck—Delphos Lodge No. 202—Delphos 67436 Allen R. Reynolds—Cuba Lodge No. 362—Agenda 66930 Richard L. Thompson—Mankato Lodge No. 87—520 N. West, Mankato 66956 Cleo R. Rathbun—Ellsworth Lodge No. 146—511 Blake, Ellsworth 67439 Donald A. Jordan—Corner Stone Lodge No. 219—RR, Geneseo 67444 Arthur W. Myers—Hutchinson Lodge No. 445—RR # 5 , Box 11, Hutchinson 67501 Gene A. Walker—Ninnescah Lodge No. 230—RR # 2 , Kingman 67068 Clifton V. Newberry—R. D. Ely Lodge No. 262—201 Kiowa, Attica 67009 Robert L. Rose—Cosmos Lodge No. 278—915 Rumsey, Kiowa 67070 R. Dale Mark—Comanche Lodge No. 295—700 East Main, Coldwater 67029 W. Max Mathis—Kilwinning Lodge No. 265—1006 Champa, Pratt 67124 Richard C. Barstow—Larned Lodge No. 167—207 E. 17th, Earned 67550 Carl A. Legleiter—McCracken Lodge No. 58—RR # 1 , McCracken 67556 Glenn E. Becker—Russell Lodge No. 177—438 W. Wichita, Russell 67665 Frederick O. Kuhn—Cawker City Lodge No. 125—Cawker City 67430 Peter N. Klein—Phillipsburg Lodge No. 184—488 4th St., Phillipsburg 67661 Marvin L. Wendel—Naphtali Lodge No. 310—RR # 1 , Almena 67622 Donald J. Ashley—Selden Lodge No. 423—Selden 67757 Vernon D. Akers—Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417—RR # 1 , Box 26, Weskan 67762 James A. Barnhart—St. Francis Lodge No. 404—St. Francis 67756 Wmiam J. Yotter—Leoti Lodge No. 340—312 West J St., Leoti 67861 Wayne F. Ailshie—Grand View Lodge No. 376—RR C, Bucklin 67834 Arland D. Cauthon—Syracuse Lodge No. 309—Box 875, Syracuse 67878 Harold M. Rickers—Plains Lodge No. 367—Plairis 67869 Ronald L. Schutter—Dover Lodge No. 138—RR # 1 , Eskridge 66423

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GRAND LODGE COMMITTEEMEN — 1978-1979 The Grand Master announced the appointments of the following committeemen for the ensuing year:

CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U.D. Lloyd D. Williams, Chairman—Wichita No. 99—2625 Classen, Wichita 67216 Larry E. Swanson—Crescent No. 133—RR # 3 , Arkansas City 67005 Marvin D. Flinn—Cable No. 299—3013 North Elm, Hutchinson 67501 Hurlbut K. Graves—St. Francis No. 404—St. Francis 67756 Benny L. Holloway—Narka No. 349—RR # 1 , Narka 66060 CHURCH-LODGE RELATIONS Andrew E. Olson, Chairman—Dwight No. 374—Dwight 67839 W. Aubrey Rollins—Sunflower No. 86—3510 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita 67218 Gene L. Hager—Bestor G. Brown No. 433—2933 Ida, Wichita 67216 CORRESPONDENCE Thomas C. Ryther, Chairman—1400 Lilac Lane, # 2 0 2 , Lawrence 66044 Clarence E. Kerns—Acacia No. 9—1721 Vermont, Lawrence 66044 CREDENTIALS Paul E. Ferrell, Chairman—Orient No. 51—1910 S.E. 37th, Topeka 66605 John J. Ryan—Carbondale No. 70—Carbondale 66414 Raymond Stillwell—Orient No. 51—110 North Kendall, Topeka 66606 Maurice C. Hearn—King Solomon No. 10—212 Columbia, Leavenworth 66048 FINANCE Ralph D. Walker, Chairman—RR # 1 , Sharon Springs 67758 Ben B. Boyles—Keystone "No. 102—1817 W. 6th, Coffeyville 67337 O. D. Mack—Greenleaf No. 232—P.O. Drawer 304, Linn 66953 Melvin M. Heideman—Keystone No. 102—711 W. 2nd, Coffeyville 67337 C. M. Geis—Circleville No. 20—CircleviUe 66416 FOREIGN RELATIONS Forrest D. Haggard, Chairman—Ancient Form No. 34—7600 West 75th St., Overland Park 66204 Gerald L. Anderson—Galena No. 194—1000 Dewey, Galena 66739 Ben W. Graybill—Old Mission No. 153—P.O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission 66201 GRAND LODGE C O M M U N I C A T I O N Chester T. Kelsey, Chairman—Lake Lodge No. 50—3509 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 Charles H. Hoffmeister—Topeka No. 17—3330 Virginia, Topeka 66605 Robert Neil Crow—Dover No. 138—RR # 7 , Topeka 66604 David L. Smith—Lincoln No. 154—211 West Lost, Lincoln 67455 Harry M. Fretz—Golden Rule No. 90—1524 Logan, Topeka 66608 GRAND LODGE P U B L I C A T I O N S William F. Mcintosh, Chairman—Clay Center No. 134—421 Lane, Clay Center 67432 Oscar D. Smith—Olathe No. 19—1502 West Cedar, Olathe 66061 JURISPRUDENCE Arthur C. Hodgson, Chairman—Cornerstone No. 219—P.O. Box 666, Lyons 67554 Robert D. Caplinger—Mackey No. 48—RR # 2 , Effingham 66032 Robert H. Arnold—Alma No. 161—Alma 66401 Addison Irby—Rising Sun No. 8—416 S. Judson, Fort Scott 66701 James W. Robbins—Ancient Form No. 34—3218 Willard, Kansas City 66106

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MASONIC E D U C A T I O N Richard D. Overton, Chairman—Armourdale No. 271—6937 Grandview, Merriam 66204 Glenn E. Blackburn—Lenexa No. 135—12902 W. 77th Terrace, Lenexa 66216 E. Eugene Puckett—Lawrence No. 6—824 West 22nd, Lawrence 66044 W. Nolan Artz—Belle Plaine No. 173—3193 S. Seneca, Wichita 67217 Claude W. Norris—Rising Sun No. 8—1523 Crawford, Fort Scott 66701 NECROLOGY Richard D. Kelsey, Chairman—Topeka No. 17—RR # 1 , Rossville 66533 Carroll C, Arnett—Belleville No. 129—1308 W. Central, El Dorado 67042 PUBLIC SCHOOLS John Schowalter, Chairman—Halstead No. 46—303 Poplar, Halstead 67056 Jimmy D. King—Blue Rapids No. 169—600 East Avenue, Blue Rapids 66411 James R. Paulsen—Goodland No. 321—811 E. 6th, Goodland 67735 Roland B. Richmond—Wakefield No. 396—Box 434, Junction City 66441 C. Travis Spencer-—Hutchinson No. 445—Box 312, Hutchinson 67501 R E P O R T S O F GRAND O F F I C E R S John Heckert, Chairman—Ottawa No. 18—218 Maple, Ottawa 66067 Lewis E. Berry—Mackey No. 48—Effingham 66023 Josiah C. Lowe—Old Mission No. 153—2306 S. 50th, Kansas City 66106 Richard W. Carlson—Solomon City No. 105—208 W. 4th, Solomon 67480 RITUALISTIC WORK J. Fred Williamson, Chairman—Royal No. 192—310 S. Purdy, Lyons 67554 Woodrow W. Coleman—Albert Pike No. 303—328 E. 1st St., Wichita 67202 Jack Stairrett—Alpha No. 282—RR # 3 , Jetraore 67854 Horace Kreeger-—Wyandotte No. 3—13001 Pennycross Rd., Shawnee Mission 66215 John Stover—Glen Elder No. 294—P.O. Box 16, Cawker City 67430 T E M P L E B U I L D I N G AND R E M O D E L I N G H. Jackson Staton, Chairman—Ionic No. 254—Box 85, St. John 67576 Frederick A. Turpen—Reno No. 140—1528 E. 6th, Hutchinson 67501 James E. Hanson—Delaware No. 96—3025 N. 70th, Kansas City 66109 Damon M. Grimes—Paola No. 37—RR # 4 , Paola 66071 TOTAL YOUTH Arris M. Johnson, Chairman—Hays No. 195—2714 Hillcrest—Hays 67601 John W. Willey, III—Solomon City No. 105—317 E. 7th, Solomon 67480 Durward C. Danielson—Lafayette No. 16—223 N. 14th, Manhattan 66502 John E. Cunningham—Lenexa No. 135—8228 Outlook, Prairie Village 66208 TRIALS AND P U N I S H M E N T John H. Murray, Chairman—Solomon No. 10—1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth 66048 Owen E. Hodgson—Salina No. 60—660 Highland, Salina 67401 Floyd S. Ecord—Burlington No. 66—Box 188, Burlington 66839 Merle D. Bradley—Topeka No. 17—507 East 37th, Topeka 66605 William E. Bradford—Lyra No. 256—707 Vine, Wamego 66547 OPERATION "KAN" Glenn L. Knapp, Chairman—Easton No. 45—2747 Frances, Leavenworth 66048 William J. Colnar—Ancient Form No. 34—8012 Arcadia, Kansas City 66112

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REMARKS OF THE NEW GRAND MASTER M.". W-'. Chester L. Gilbert compared his background to those of his immediate predecessors, and expressed his deep appreciation to the Craft for elevating him to the position of Grand Master. INTRODUCTIONS M-'. W.'. Chester L. Gilbert introduced his wife Rachael to the Craft, and members of her family who were in attendance, as well as other family members and friends attending the open installation ceremony. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcement was made that, for the convenience of the brethren, a reception would be hosted by Topeka Lodge No. 17, in honor of the Grand Master, at Topeka on April 22, 1978; and another for the far western Lodges by Anthem Lodge No. 284, at Scott City, on April 29, 1978. INVITATIONS The Masters of the Lodges located in Topeka, representing their respective Lodges, extended an invitation to the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas to return to Topeka for its One Hundred Twenty Third Annual Communication. The Grand Master accepted the invitation and announced the One Hundred Twenty Third Communication would be in Topeka March 9-10, 1979. CLOSING Following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge closed in due and ample form.

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1977 -1 978 APPOINTIVE OFFICERS CONRAD F. JOHNSON, Grand Chavlain ; (2) BEN B. BOYLES , Grand Senior Deacon ; (3) JAMES O. FOSTER, Grand Junior Deacon; (4) ROBERT G. JACKSON, Grand Marshal; (5) LOUIS E. KRESIN, Grand Sword Bearer; (6) JOSEPH B. DETRIXHE , Grand Senior Steward; (7) JACK B. STAIRRETT, Grand Junior Steward. (8Â» GEORGE E. GUSTAFSON, Grand Pursuivant; (9) O. D. MACK, Grand Tyler; and (10) GERALD L . ANDERSON, A sst. Grand Tyler. (1)

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH of M/. W/.

WILLIAM F. McINTOSH

Grand Master of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons in Kansas March 12, 1977 through March 11, 1978 William Ford Mcintosh has a most impressive background in Masonry, business, military, civic, charitable, and organizational experience. He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Mcintosh, natives of North Central Kansas. For a short time they resided in Hooper, Colorado, where their son William, was born on December 20, 1920. They returned to Clay Center where the father later became Chairman of the Board of the Peoples National Bank. William received his primary education in the Clay Center schools and graduated from the high school there in 1938. He enrolled in Washburn University and after two years transferred to the University of Kansas, receiving his B.S. Degree in Business Administration in 1947. He entered the military service as a private in the U.S. Army in 1942, and after he had engaged in three campaigns in the European Theatre of Operations, was discharged as a Captain in the Infantry. Probably the most memorable and important event to him during the war years was his marriage to Lavone Taddiken, who was a school mate during his high school years. His bride's family roots were as deep in the soil of Kansas as his own. Her four grandparents are buried in Clay County. While Bill was overseas during the war, she was a Powers Model. They have three children and two grandchildren. Son Laird W. is working toward a Doctorate in Botany at the University of Kansas. Their eldest daughter, Laine M. Burch, is a surgical nurse at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. She and her husband. Dr. Timothy Burch, who is in residency in pathology at St. Luke's, have two daughters, Lara and Megan. They live in Kansas City, Kansas. Heather, youngest daughter, is enrolled in the School of Journalism at the University of Kansas. She was Worthy Advisor of Clay Center Assembly of Rainbow for Girls in 1973. After graduating from the University of Kansas, Bill, and Lavone returned to Clay Center where he became associated with his father and brother in the operation of the Peoples National Bank. He is now the Executive Vice President. In 1947 he organized a National Guard Company, serving until his retirement in 1972 as a Lieutenant Colonel, commanding a Combat Engineer Battalion in the Kansas National Guard. He served as President of the National Guard Association of Kansas in 1974. He was District Governor of Rotary International in 1973. He was Mayor of Clay Center for eight years, prior to 1971; President of the Clay Center Chamber of Commerce; he is an Ordained Elder of the First Presbyterian Church and served the church as Treasurer for 20 years; he was Treasurer of the Clay Center Cancer Society; and Heart Fund for a like period. He is a Director of the American Mutual Insurance Company of Lindsborg, Kansas. He was Raised in Clay Center Lodge No. 134 on September 1, 1954 by his father, W.". D. E. Mcintosh, a Past Master of Vulcan Lodge No. 103, Hooper, Colorado. Bill served as Worshipful Master of Clay Center Lodge in 1966. His great regret is that his father could not be present to witness his installation as Grand Master, March 13, 1977.

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He and Lavone served as Worthy Patron and Worthy Matron of Clay Center Chapter, O.E.S., in 1966. M.". W.". Brother Mcintosh will ever be remembered for the kind and sincere approach to the Craft during his many years in the Grand Lodge line, and while serving as Grand Master. He is without a doubt, one of the very finest Kansas Masons ever to be had in our fraternity, and certainly one to be looked upon with honest sincerity and great dignity. MASONIC RECORD SYMBOLIC MASONRY— Initiated: May 19, 1954—Clay Center Lodge No. 134. Passed: June 16, 1954. Raised: September 1, 1954. Junior Steward—1956. Junior Deacon—1957. Junior Steward—1961. Senior Steward—1962. Junior Steward—1963. Senior Deacon—1964. Junior Warden—1965. Master—1966. GRAND L O D G E — Grand Senior Deacon—1973. Committee Masonic Education—1973. Grand Junior Warden—1974. Grand Senior Warden—1975. Deputy Grand Master—1976. Grand Master—1977. Editor, Kansas Mason—1978. APPENDANT AND C O N C O R D A N T B O D I E S — A.A.O.S.R. 32°, Salina, Kansas, 1973. K.C.C.H. 1977. YORK R I T E CAPITULAR: Bethany Chapter No. 38, R.A.M.—1965. CRYPTIC: Hiram Council No. 10, R. & S.M.—1967. CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD: Coronado Commandery No. 20, K. T.—1965. A.A.O.N.M.S.: ISIS Shrine Temple—1965. Royal Order of Jesters—1978. National Sojourners Association—1978. Hero's of '76—1978. St. David Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine—1975. Legion of Honor (Honorary), DeMolay—1978.

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Association of Past Grand Masters OF KANSAS Topeka, Kansas March 10, 1978

The 74th Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of Kansas was held at the Ramada Inn Downtown on Friday, March 10, 1978 at 11:45 a.m. The following Past Grand Masters were present: Charles S. McGinness S. Allan Daugherty Floyd S. Ecord Addison C. Irby John H. Murray Ben W. Graybill Arthur C. Hodgson Owen E. Hodgson William E. Montgomery Williatn E. Bradford

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Thomas C. Raum, Jr Carroll C. Arnett H. Jackson Staton Robert D. Caplinger Richard D. Kelsey J. Fred Williamson Forrest D. Haggard Robert H. Arnold Ralph D. Walker

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The Venerable President M.". W.". J. Fred Williamson opened a Table Lodge, and called upon M-'. W-'- Forrest D. Haggard to offer prayer. Our Grand Master M . ' . W.'- William F. Mcintosh accompanied by our visiting Grand Masters from other Grand Jurisdictions were present for the Induction Ceremony and were accordingly prepared and initiated. M . ' . W. â&#x20AC;˘ Carroll C. Arnett conducted the Ceremony in a most impressive and proficient manner. Luncheon was served to all present. The following guests were presented membership cards for the Past Grand Masters Association: M . ' . W.'. Walter P. Wells, Grand Master, Pennsylvania M . ' . W.'. R. Harry Muellich, Grand Master, Iowa M.'. W-'- George H. Powers, Grand Master, Oklahoma Reports were made on absent Past Grand Masters: James A. Cassler, 1934; William H. Harrison, 1949; Richard L. Becker, 1957; and Ray W. Kinzie, 1960. Our Grand Master M . ' . W-'- William F. .Mcintosh gave an excellent talk. The visiting Grand Masters from other Grand Jurisdictions made interesting remarks. M.*- W-'- Floyd S. Ecord gave a fine Memorial address for M . ' . W-'- Cline C. Curtiss, P.G.M., 1942, and John D. Cunningham, Honorary member of the Association. T h e address was in keeping with the outstanding records and character of these beloved brethren. Our lives are richer because they walked beside us and shared their Masonic talents, friendship and love.

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The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: M- â&#x20AC;˘ W.'. Forrest D. Haggard, P.G.M., Venerable President M . ' . W.'. Robert H. Arnold, P.G.M., Senior Warden M . ' . W . ' . Ralph D. Walker, P.G.M., Junior Warden M . ' . W . ' . S. Allan Daugherty, P.G.M., Secretary M . ' . W.'. William F. Mcintosh, P.G.M., Steward Our next annual meeting will be held in the City of Topeka in March, 1979. The meeting of business, ceremony and fellowship was concluded with the closing of the Table Lodge in Ample Form by the Venerable President. Fraternally, S. ALLAN D A U G H E R T Y ,

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LOCATION AND NUMBERS OF LODGES IN ALL DISTRICTS AREA No. 1—Kenneth L. White, A.C.—Scammon No. 3 5 1 — R R # 1 , Scammon 66773 Dist. No. 7—Mound City 3 3 ; LaCygne 6 1 ; Pleasanton 8 8 ; Fontana 1 3 1 ; Blue Mound 286; Kincaid 338; Parker 341. Roland West, D D G M (Lotus No. 286) Blue Mound 66010 8—Fort Scott 8; Maplcton 28; Xenia 47; Devon 92; Garland 108; Uniontown 115; Fulton 210; Hiattville 216; Bronson 268; Hepler 398. Robert D. McBride, D D G M (Devon No. 92) Devon 66730 9—Girard 9 3 ; Pittsburg 187; Walnut 229; Mulberry 2 6 1 ; Arcadia 329; Arma 408 John Depaoli, D D G M (Pittsburg No. 187) 203 West Euclid, Pittsburg 66762 10—Baxter 7 1 ; Columbus 100; Cherokee 119; Weir 274; Scammon 3 5 1 ; Galena 194 RR # 2 , Box 185, Columbus 66725 John O. Delmont, Jr., D D G M (Baxter No. 71) 11—Oswego 6 3 ; Altamont 6 9 ; Chetopa 73; Eire 76; Parsons 117; Thayer 149; McCune 237. Otis L. Domeny, D D G M (Adams No. 63) R R # 2 , Oswego 67356 12—Humboldt 29; lola 38; Chanute 103; Colony 212; Moran 245; Savonburg 315; LaHarpe 325. Bernard L. Larson, D D G M (Virginia No. 315) Elsmore 66732 AREA No. 2—Louis E. Kresin, A.C.—(Kaw No. 272) Dist. No. 2305 N. 45th, Kansas City 66104 3—Leavenworth 2; King Solomon 10; Easton 4 5 ; Nine Mile 4 9 ; Hiram 6 8 ; Hancock 311. Jack L. Rogers, D D G M (Leavenworth No. 2) 2717 S. 4th St., Ft. Leavenworth 66048 4—Wyandotte 3 ; Delaware 96; Armourdale 2 7 1 ; Kaw 272; Bonner Springs 366; Robert E. Sherman 369; West Gate 438. Henry W. Nichols, D D G M (West Gate No. 438) 320 N. 31st St., Kansas City 66102 5—Ancient Form 34; Shawnee 54; Lenexa 135; Old Mission 153; Ben H u r 322; Rosedale 3 3 3 ; Overland Park 436. Jimmie L. Grassi, D D G M (Old Mission No. 153) 8728 Newton Dr., Overland Park 66212 6—Olathe 19; Osage Valley 24; Paola 37; Spring Hill 5 6 ; Gardner 6 5 ; Edgerton 127; Louisburg 243; Stanley 444. Roy V. Johnson, D D G M (Osage Valley No. 24) 1632 Main, Osawatomie 66064

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AREA No. 3—Donald W. Botkin, A.C. (Blue Rapids No. 169) Dist. No. Blue Rapids 66411 ' 1—Smithton 1; Troy 5 5 ; Wathena 64; Bendena 440; Denton 449. Carl E. Miller (Wathena No. 64) Elwood 66024 2—Washington, 5 ; Arcana, 3 1 ; Mackey, 4 8 ; Huron, 72; Muscotah, 116; Active, 158. Aaron G. Winzer, D D G M (Arcana No. 31) RR # 2 , Atchison 66002 16—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Whiting, 250; Horton, 326. Greg R. Johnson, D D G M (Sabetha No. 162) R R # 1 , Sabetha 66534 17—Seneca, 39; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Oneida, 323; Goff, 430. Claire B. Sparling, D D G M (Oneida No. 323) Oneida 66522 18—Oketo, 2 5 ; Frankfort, 67.; Waterville, 8 5 ; Marysville, 9 1 ; Blue Rapids, 169; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Summerfield, 354. Robert L. Blaser, D D G M (Sutton No. 85) 303 W. Commercial, Waterville 66548 19—Circleville, 20; Holton, 4 2 ; Onaga, 188; Hoyt, 327; Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. William A. Coverdale, D D G M (Circleville No. 20) 914 Forest, Holton 66436 AREA No. 4—Wayne H. Rollf, A . C — ( P a l m y r a No. 23) R R # 1 , Box 494, Gardner 66030 Dist. No. 14—Lawrence, 6; Acacia, 9; Palmyra, 2 3 ; DeSoto, 4 0 ; Eudora, 8 3 ; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 2 4 1 ; Lecompton, 420. John R. Williams, D D G M (Henri No. 190) Box 84, Tonganoxie 66086 15—Oskaloosa 14; Valley Falls 2 1 ; Jefferson 84; Meridan 236; McLouth 256; Nortonville, 266; Perry, 415. Roland E. Dial, D D G M (Valley Falls No. 21) 507 Frazier, Valley Falls 66088 20—Lake, 50; .Pottawatomie, 52; Golden Rule, 90; Hesperian, 111; Delia, 419. Max A. Larimer, D D G M (Lake No. 150) 1436 Lancaster, Topeka 66604 21—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Orient, 5 1 ; Siloam, 225; Albert Neese, 248; Seabrook, 385; Wakarusa, 402. Charles S. Baldry, D D G M (Siloam No. 225) 1700 Grove, Topeka 66606 22—Ridgeway, 6 2 ; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, 141. John E. Lane, D D G M (Euclid Lodge No. 101) Lyndon 66451 64—Dover, 138; Alma, 161; Eminence, 205; Harveyville, 421. Ronald L. Schutter, D D G M (Dover No. 138) R R # 1 , Eskridge 66423

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AREA No. 5—Orville E. Morriss, A.C.—(Emporia No. 12) R R # 1 , Box 215, Emporia 66801 Dist. No. 13—Ottawa, 18; Melvern, 22; McKinley, 4 1 ; Garnett, 44; Williamsburg, 224; Quenemo, 270; Lane, 339; Wellsville, 356. Denzel A. Rybolt, D D G M (Ottawa No. 18) 819 Tremont, Ottawa 66067 23—Neosho, 27; Burlington, 66; Tuscan, 82; Waverly, 244; Gilead, Hebron, 314. Conrad C. Swope, D D G M (Gilead No. 144) 400 W. Holloway, Yate= Center 66783

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33—Halstead 46; Advance 114; Sedgwick 139; Newton 142; Valley Center 364; Centre 147. Leland J. Base, D D G M (Sedgwick No. 139) R R # 1 , Sedgwick 67135 34—Towanda 30; Mystic Tie 74; Patmos 97; Douglass 151; Joppa 223; Latham 401. Jim E. Ross, D D G M (Patmos No. 97) R R # 2 , El Dorado 67042 38—York 57; Sunflower 86; Wichita 99; North Star 168; Albert Pike 303; Trinity 313; Bestor G. Brown 433; Masonic Home 450. J. Clyde Bradbury, D D G M (York No. 57) 1110 Crowley, Wichita 67216 39—McPherson 172; Canton 197; Galva 2 5 1 ; Windom 276; Lindsborg 397. Virgil D. Burns, D D G M (McPherson No. 172) Conway 67434 AREA No. 8—Don L. Dicks, A.C.—(Cyrus No. 288) P.O. Box 103, Enterprise 67441 Dist. No. 29—Lafayette 16; Wamego 75; Farmers 166; Westmoreland 257; Ashlar 344. Calvin E. Bruns, DDGM (Ashlar No. 344) P.O. Box 81, Riley 66531 30—Frontier 104; Clifton 122; Clay Center 134; Prairie Queen 176; Greenleaf 232; Miltonvale 242; Oak Hill 334; Wakefield 396. Leonard W. Mcintosh, DDGM (Oak Hill No. 334) Oak Hill 67472 31—Union 7; Benevolent 9 8 ; Solomon 105; Antiquity 280; Enterprise 437. George W. Weiss, D D G M (Enterprise No. 437) RR # 1 , Abilene 67410 32—Council Grove 36; Cyrus 288; Kansas 307; Alta Vista 357; Dwight 374; White City 380; Wilsey 382; Burdick 429. Dorman L. Meyers, D D G M (Dwight No. 374) Dwight 66849 41—Republic 123; Munden 128; Belleville 129; Courtland 2 1 1 ; Scandia 2 2 1 ; Haddani 226; Narka 349; Cuba 362. Allen R. Reynolds, D D G M (Cuba No. 362) Agenda 66930 AREA No. 9—William D. Ringquist, A.C.—(Gypsum City No. 328) R.R. # 2 , Gypsum 67448 Dist. No. 40—St. Johns 113; Minneapolis 143; Mt. Vernon 145; Delphos 202; Sincerity 214; Jamestown 227; Scottsville 249; Glasco 292. Dana R. Hauck, D D G M (Delphos No. 202) Delphos 67436 42—Jewell 11; Mankato 87; Western Star 174; Burr Oak 178; Oak 287; Formosa 336. Richard L. Thompson, D D G M (Mankato No. 87) 520 N. West, Mankato 66956

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43—Salina 6 0 ; Ellsworth 146; Lincoln 154; Wilson 298; Holyrood 343; Sylvan Grove 359; Gypsum City 328. Cleo R. Rathbun, D D G M (Ellsworth No. 146) 511 Blake, Ellsworth 67439 52—Great Bend 15; McCracken 5 8 ; Walnut City 215; Ellinwood 217; LaCrosse 330; Hoisington 3 3 1 ; Claflin 424. Carl A. Legleiter, D D G M (McCracken No. 58) R R # 1 , McCracken 5 3 _ W a K e e n e y 148; Russell 177; Hays 195; Lucas 198; Bunker Hill 2 9 1 ; Ellis 297; Natoma 390. Glenn E. Becker, D D G M (Russell No. 177) 438 West Wichita, Russell 67665 54—Cawker City 125; Saqui 160; Gaylord 183; Downs 204; Occidental 207; Glen Elder 294. Fredrick O. Kuhn, D D G M (Cawker City No. 125) Cawker City 67430 55—Phillipsburg 184; Newah Cuba 189; Logan 264; Plainsville 290. Peter N. Klein, D D G M (Phillipsburg No. 184) 488 4th St., Phillipsburg 67661 AREA No. 10—Dwight A. Burton, A.C.— (Hutchinson No. 445) 2004 N. Harrison, Hutchinson 67501 Dist. No. 44—Sterling 171; Royal 192; Corner Stone 219; Chase 247; Frederick 337; Geneseo 361. Donald A. Jordan, D D G M (Corner Stone No. 219) RR, Geneseo 67444 45—Nickerson, 4 3 ; Bassett, 124; Reno, 140; Friendship, 208; Mt. Hope, 238; Cable, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 3 9 1 ; Hutchinson, 445. Arthur W. Myers, D D G M (Hutchinston No. 445) R R # 5 , Box 11, Hutchinson 67501 46—Ninnescah, 230; Norwich 319; Spivey 347; Zenda 378; Cunningham 427. Gene A. Walker, D D G M (Ninnescah No. 230) R R # 2 , Kingman 67068 47—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; R. D. Ely, 262; Bluff City, 368. Clifton V. Newberry, D D G M (R. D. Ely No. 262) 201 Kiowa, Attica 67009 48—Delta, 77; Medicine Valley, 260; Charity, 263; Cosmos, 278. Robert L. Rose, D D G M (Cosmos No. 278) 915 Rumsey, Kiowa 67070 50—Kilwinning, 265; Kiowa, 293; Rob Morris, 332; Coats, 394; MuUinville, 399; Haviland, 409. W. Max Mathis, D D G M (Kilwinning No. 265) 1006 Champa, Pratt 67124 51—Lamed, 167; Mt. Moriah, 179; Macksville, 3 7 1 ; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254. Richard C. Barstow, D D G M (Larned No. 167) 207 E. 17th, Lamed 67550

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AREA No. 11—Lloyd D. Crall, A.C.—(St. Bernard No. 222) 1915 Hart, Dodge City 67801 Dist. No. 49—Ashland 277; Coldwater 295; Protection 384; Minneola 431. R. Dale Mark, D D G M (Comanche No. 295) 700 East Main, Coldwater 67029 60—Ness City, 191; Barney, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Horace, 352. William J. Yotter, D D G M (Leoti No. 340) 312 West J. St., Leoti 67861 61—St. Bernard, 222; Alpha, 282; Preston, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413. Wayne F. Ailshie, D D G M (Grand View No. 376) R R C, Bucklin 67834 62—Tyrian, 246; Emerald, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 441. Arland D. Cauthon, D D G M (Syracuse No. 309) Box 875, Syracuse 67878 63—Webb, 275; Fargo, 300; Santa Fe, 312; Plains, 367; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; Satanta, 446. Gary K. Martin, DDGM.(Plains No. 367) Box 612, Plains 67869 AREA No. 12—David E. Casey, A.C.—(Gove County No. 302) Grainfield 67737 Dist. No. 56—Lenora, 181; Mountain Slope, 186; Norton, 199; Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. Marvin L. Wendel, D D G M (Naphtali No. 310) R R # 1 , Almena 67622 57—Millbrook, 2 8 1 ; St. Thomas, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 414; Selden, 423;Rexford, 442. Donald J. Ashley, D D G M (Selden No. 423) Selden 67757 58—Oakley, 253; Gove County, 302; Wallace, 318; Quinter, 410; Sharon Springs, 417. Vernon D. Akers, D D G M (Sharon Springs No. 417) R R # 1 , Box 26, Weskan 67762 59—Atwood, 164; Goodland, 3 2 1 ; McDonald, 383; St. Francis, 404. James A. Barnhart, D D G M (St. Francis No. 404) St. Francis 67756

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1—Vigus, Joseph Edward. 3—Abies, Harry G.: Blanton, Charles Clif £ord; Blomquist, Paul Alfred; Bloomgarten, Arthur B . ; Boyer, Albert J a m e s ; Brown, Louis; Burch, Maurice E d w a r d ; Burnam, H a r r y Raymond; Butler, Fred Claude; Charlton, Halbert E r n e s t ; Chesney, Wallace D . ; Dengel, Walter C.; Drown, Benjamin H e n r y ; Everly, Cecil Adelbert; Gallagher, Sterett Bernard; Gilles, Arthur H . ; Goin, Robert J o h n ; Grimes, Frank B , : Hixon. Carl Wesley; House, George B . ; Knight, Archie J ; Lambie, Matthew; Logan, Otto D e r o u t u s ; McVeigh, J o h n ; Mei.xner. Charles; Montgomery, Richard Gordon; Mourning, Ralph Shidler; Nardyz, Leo M a r k ; Reitz, Edward N . ; Richart, Russell Richard; Riley, Robert Milton; Ross, C. R o b e r t : Routh, Harold Sord; Sehnert, J o h n ; Shannon, Dean H a r v e y ; Smith, Harold Floyd; Snyder, Don J . ; Speck, F l e t c h e r ; Strube, Paul E d m a n ; Thompson, Robert P o r t e r ; Turner, Roy William; Ungar, J o n a s ; Vanderbilt, Herman E r w i n ; Watson, John Wesley, Sr.

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5—Ball. Francis Steadman; Holder, Lloyd E d g a r ; Owsley, Luther McKinley. 6—Davis, Harry J a m e s ; Henderson, Manning C.; Litwin, Mayer Solomon ; Near, Donald L u c a s ; Penn, Clifford Allen; Shipp, James H . ; Woodhead, Marion Eugene. 7—Alderman. William K.; Biegert, Carl D . ; Braden, H a r r y R.; Bragg, Harlin; Brown, Charles A.; Cooper, George J . ; Hamm, Guy W.; Helland, Elmer C ; Jennings, Walter F r a n c i s ; Kennedy, Gilbert J . ; Mullikin, Robert A n d r e w : Rathert, John A.: Reese, Richard F . ; Sanders, E r r i t t e Stanley; Vetsch, John H . : Weary, Ulysses S.; Wysong, Edwin V. 8—Allen, Marion Joseph; Atha, Charles William; Ball, Clarence Stoner; Cleveland, Clarence E l v a s ; Ellsworth, Fred Robert, S r . : Fairman, Ora J . ; Friedel, Gordon W a d e ; Grubb, Lloyd L y l e : Hall, Frank Aden; Hargrove, J a m e s N . : Harper, Charles Eldon: Harper, Ralph Lincoln; Hinds, Emmett Russsell; Ingham, James Ralph; Kendall, J a y Smith; Murray, Lee Allen; Shore, Charles T h o m a s ; Swisher, John William; Wortman, Paul Ambrose.

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33—Ellis, Clay W. 36—Chase, Loyd; Clark, Rollo Vincent; Ewing, Vern G.; Giddens, Howard R.; Kimmel, Floyd J e n n i n g s ; Robinson, Jerry M.; Zimmerman, Richard W. 36—Crowley, Donald C.; Haucke, F r a n k ; Ramsey, George Fay. 37—Barrett, Charles D . ; Lyon, Charles William; Tabor, Calvin A. 38—Chambers, Woodrow M.; Cook, Harry T h o m a s ; Dabbs, Charles R.; Kester, Clarence L . ; Lorance, Bithel E a r n e s t ; Overman, Vern; Perham, Wendell Woody; Varner, Bernard L. 39—Smith, Archie Orville. 40—Chappell, Loy Gene; Wake, Guy E. 41—Gaynor, Edward John. 42—Bottenberg, Warren Edwin; Cornils, Christie J o h n ; Francis, Richard B a r t o n ; Green, Charles F . ; Hickman, A r t h u r Otis. 43—Alford, Franz G.; Fielder, Daniel William; McFarland, Alva Allen. 44—Ament, Benjamin P . ; Fraker, Ralph Charles; Grummel, Edward Philip; Krause, Edward F r e d ; Patterson, Earl D. 45—Burdette, William J . ; Surritte, Joseph M. 46—Gaw, Roy; Stubby, La Verne. 48—Counsellor, Charles C.; Shifflett, Charles Leonard. 49—Forkner, Virgil Maurice; Perkins, Rozwell Ross, Sr. 60—Frey, LeRoy J a c o b ; Locke, George A u b r e y ; Smith, Harley Ben. 61—Adams, Jewell P a u l ; Adell, Donald Adair; Atkins, Berlie Edward; Barry, Calvin Edward; Bates, Frank Alexander; Blinn, H e r b e r t A r t h u r ; Briery, Clifford Caldwell; Carson, Walter De; Clark, Roy Hardale; Cleesen, Orville E . ; Cook, Delmer E . ; Corrich, F r a n k l i n ; Culbreath, Charles H a r l a n ; Dawson, Earl H . ; DeGraff, Robert G.; Dodson, George Keith; Fowler, Arthur Gayle; Fuller, Lester Alanson; Hamm, Arthur J . ; Hayek, Lester Leonard; Heil, Louis LeRoy; Hobart, Wilson Keith; Horner, Charles R.; Leeson, J o h n ; Lewis, Floyd; Lieberman, Morris; Lynde, Armour Carl; McNoun, Bernerd D . ; MoUeson, Gilbert Cox; Nelson, Chester Arlington: Packer, Paul E d g a r ; Parish, Clyde Ray; Phillips, Martin L u t h e r ; Ralston, F o r r e s t I . : Saylor, Ervin W a r r e n ; Schaefer, Charles E . ; Sims, Theron B . ; Taylor, Harold P h e l p s ; Weaver, George Franklin. 52—McGuie, Joseph M.; Urbansky, Sidney. 64—Barge, Rilas F r a n c i s ; Farris, Clyde Andrew; Finley, Archie E u g e n e ; Garrett, Gilbert: Koenig, Gerhard Lodde; Nelson, Neil Orest, Sr.: Paulsen, Hans Christan: Shipley, Nathan William; Thompson, Alfred P r e s t o n ; Turner, Jesse. 65—Weinberg, Hadley Burton. 56—Padgett, John Erich. 57—Brown, Earl Stanley; Heckman, Louis L e h r ; Landis, John Raymond; Moore, Francis Marion: Smith, Samuel Lewis; Thompson, Edward John. 58—Bowman, James O.; Horlick, Eddie E u g e n e ; McManimie, Glenn.

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D E A T H S — Continued. No. 311—Bent, Jerry Phillip; Buttrey, E m o r y ; Flener, J a m e s C.; Prayer, Frederick M ; Genetti, Emil J . ; H e r r m a n , Conrad; Holland, E v e r e t t A.; Kleckner, Earl J . ; McNeely, R a l p h ; Perettie, Daniel J a m e s ; Sievers, H a r r y L . ; Thummel, Claude B.;. Vandegrift, F r a n k B. No. 312—Dawson, William Clarence; W a t k i n s , Edward M. No. 313—Ferguson, Clarence Raymond; Rose, Harlan Ray. No. 314—Birk, F r a n k ; Huber, Imon E . ; Layton, Ira J. No. 316—Glamser, Earl P a u l ; Krokstrom, Harold Frederick. No. 318—Campbell, J a m e s Leonard; Knapp, Russell G.; Lowe, Claude Linley, J r . ; Southworth, J a m e s B. No. 319—Breckenridge, John W . ; Peairs, J. H e r b e r t ; Stitt, J o s e p h L.; W e r t , Chester C. No. 321—Arendt, L o y s e ; Grant, Jasper Clarence; Mangus, Clarance E l r o y ; Marshall, Elmer Connie; Mayer, Carl W e s l e y ; McNeill, W o r t h i n g t o n W . ; Steever, Leslie Elmo. N 322—Anderson, E r n e s t W . ; Bower, Frank E d w a r d ; Channel, Wesley Richard; Dodson, J a c k ; Gates, V e r n o n ; L i s t e n , J e r r y C , J r . ; Pierson, Oscar G.; Kugg, H u g h A . ; Stone, Harold C.; S t r a u b , Floyd J . ; Tush, J a m e s R. No. 323—Brunner, EH. No. 324—Allee, Elbert F . ; Covell, Oliver 0 . ; Head, Troy A u g u s t u s . No. 325—Limes, Barney L. No. 326—Bales, E r n e s t A l v a ; Graham, John L a ; Higgins, Benjamin A.; Hill, J o h n W i n t z ; Lowe, Paul M a r c u s ; Streeter, H e r bert Ashly ; Wilson, Webb. No. 327—Bausch, Evan J o s e p h ; Beaman, Edward William; Erwin, Charley Claude; Mathews, Patrick J. No. 329—Moonehan, H u r s c h e l T h o m a s ; Myers, Jacob. No. 3 3 0 — F r i t t s , Amos Alvin; Snodgrass, Bradie George; Turner, Robert Vernon. No. 331—Hedge, Dan A l b e r t ; Herzog, John T.; H u m p h r e y s , Leonard Dewey; Kraft, Leo V.; Lovett, Marvin G r a n t ; Morgenstern, J o h n ; Simm, Richard T h o m a s ; Van Vleet, William H e n r y ; Ware, Donald Eldon; Winchester, Homer Horace. No. 332—Anderson, Cliff E. No. 3 3 3 ^ C r i s s , Gary Glen; Horrocks, Walter Marion; J e n s e n , Welch; McClellan, Arnold E d w a r d ; Ross, F r e d W . ; Sells, E r n e s t , Sr.; Serslev, Charles. Sr,; Spulock, Alvin C.; Thompson, F r a n k C ; Vaughan, Alvin D e n n i s ; Webb, Harry Lecon. No. 334—Mustard, Walter. No. 335—Brown, Robert O.; Marsh, Lloyd E. No. 3 3 6 — H e r r m a n n , F r a n k Paul. No. 337—Nodurft, F r e d ; Splitter, Harm L. No. 338—Aldridge, L a v e r n e C.; Green, Ira V.; Southerland, Charles F. No. 339—Conners, J e r r y D e n n i s ; Laub. Robert E . ; White, H a r r y Alvin. No. 341—Bell, R o b e r t ; Fauset, Orvin R. No. 343—Johnston, F o r r e s t A.; Killingsworth, Roy Eugene. No. 344—Sinn, Charles H . No. 345—Poindexter, Peter E . ; Rosson, Leslie L . ; Stine, J o h n Raymond. No^ 347—Johnson, Earl.

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D E A T H S — Continued. No. 351—Cresson, Arthur L e o n ; Keith, Treadwell S.; P a t t o n , Roy Edward. No. 3 5 2 - •Anderson, Verne N e l s o n ; Mathews, George B. No. 354- •Bowhay, Ivan W . ; Kendall, E n n i s F . No. 3 5 5 - •Appleby, Earl R.; Dale, Kirke W . ; H a r k i n s , J. F r e d ; Sloan, Joseph E. No. 3 5 6 — Detar, H a r r y E u g e n e ; Rogers, Charles Donald; Sleppy, Robert Roland. No. 3 5 8 - •Walton, Joseph .W., J r . No. 3 5 9 - •Buzick', Lon Morgan; Cordwell, Clarence T . ; Kirsch, Harold E . ; Raffety, Charles E. No. 3 6 0 - •Heatherington, William H. No. 3 6 2 - Hoover. Vernon L.; Kolman, Wesley. No. 3 6 4 - Bachelder, Ralph L.; B r a t t o n , Wilbur Winifred; Buchanan, William G.; Duncan, Charles L . ; E v a n s , F o r r e s t Ellis; Fry, Olaf S.; Jones, E. C a r l ; Mulcahy, Clemons David; Rollins, Ivan Belmont; Snavely, Max F r e d e r i c k ; Thorpe, George L . ; Woodard, Alva R. No. 3 6 6 - Freeman, Lewis Dale; Grinter, J a m e s W . ; Marvin, Charles Andrew; Neal, George Allen; P e t e r s , Leonard J o s e p h ; Quigley, E r n e s t Robert. No. 3 6 7 - •Bender, Herman CNo. 3 6 8 - -Horyna, Ben; P a t t e r s o n , Elvin Otha. No. 3 6 9 - •Addison, Henry Charles, Sr.; Bishop, E v e r e t t D e a n ; Booth, LeRoy Camille; Carroll, John Donald; Clyde, N a t h a n L y l e ; Dill, Elmer J e s s ; Ford, George H e n r y ; J o n e s , Patrick Joseph; Kammeyer, H e r b e r t L e e ; Lacy, Craig C u r t i s ; Leininger, Henry J . ; Likovich, William J a c o b ; Marmon, William H . ; McCleave, Leonard Norwood; McMillen, Bert E v e r e t t ; Petersen, Marshall C.; Taylor, R o b e r t F r a n k ; Van Natta, James William. No. 3 7 1 - Helwig, William Phillip, J r . ; Wilson, Harper Hall. No. 3 7 2 - Brown, John W . ; Robison, Donald W. No. 3 7 4 - Good, L e e Dale; Lee, J o h n . No. 3 7 6 - Anderson, F r e d ; Hagenbuch, Ralph L. No. 3 7 8 - Rickard, Dee; T r e n t m a n , Howard O. No. 3 8 0 - Baker, Don. No. 3 8 3 - Gustafson, Charles L. No. 3 8 4 - Harden, Clarence J . ; Pray, Dwight E d w a r d ; Sibbert, Clifford T. No. 3 8 5 - Rupple. Harry F . ; Thompson, F r a n k , J r . Boese, E d w i n ; Carlson, Carl C.; Giles, Norman A.; Meyer, No. 3 8 8 - Orville Lorraine. Pohlman, Adam Fred, Sr.; Smith, Marvin R.; Weldon, No. 390—;Fayette Earl. -Marriott, Walter D. No. 3 9 3 - -Buck, F r e d L.: Cooper, Charles H e n r y : Hammond, Robert No. 3 9 4 - L . ; Harper, William H e r b e r t ; Hoss, Hulbert E . ; Moore, Earl W. No. 3 9 5 - Spray, Orville Oren; Zumbrunn, Godfrey Albert. No. 3 9 6 - Heintz, Leslie E . ; J e v o n s , A r t h u r Gurner; Newton, Qrial F . ; Stoddard, Howard Wesley. No. 3 9 7 - -Barnes, George E v e r s o n ; Chaltas, Samuel S.; Esping, Carl O.; Jacobs. Charley; Johnson, E r n e s t Mauritz, Sr.; Kennedy, J e s s e E . ; Kramer, J o h n F r a n k l i n ; Kurfiss, H e r m a n G.; Lundstrom, Walter Albin; Train, F r a n s B.

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D E A T H S — Continued. No. 398—Graham, Raymond T . ; Kiser, Donald D. No. 402—Garrett, Rex E l w y n ; Matney, Richard J . ; Nelson, H a r r y E . ; Weightman, J a m e s Ward. No. 403—Ambrose, Albert Joseph. No. 404—Beamer, Melvin Brisco; Clapp, Cedric Diehl; Roelf s, Theodore W. No. 406—Breeding, J. Floyd; Howe, M u r r a y D . ; Lasater, Clifton Gerald ; Overton, Robert. No. 408—AUai, H e n r y ; Barnes, J a m e s ; Beveridge, David; Le Veque, Alex; McCrary, Edward Dace; Sellmansberger, Elmer A. No. 409—Dittmeyer, Cecil R a y m o n d ; Locke, Chester Leon; Reeder, James H . ; Smith, Clarence A. No. 410—Bartlett, Archie. T. No. 411—Blecha, Joseph George; Conley, Otis G. No. 413—Lupton, Earl. No. 414—Davis, Charles; Kobler, A l b e r t ; Schmied, Henry. So. 415—Clark. Sylvester F a n k ; Good, Willard B . ; Welter, Vance P . No. 417—Stockhaus, Per Otto. No. 419—Martinek, Vincent P . ; Wood, F r a n k . E. No. 420—Dexter, Jason W e s t e l ; Morris, Howard Osborn. No. 421—Moran, H a r r y Leonard. No. 422—Colborn, William Donald; Dean, Edward Clay; H a y e s , Walter William. No. 423—Monteith, Dallas Wilbur; Mountford, Earl Alfred; Sloan, Harry F . No. 424—Gibler, Paul E . ; Keller, A r t h u r E d w a r d ; McFarland, Robert Benjamin; Walker, Nolan L. No. 429—Bevan, Burl F. No. 430—Furst, Clarence H a r m a n . No. 431—Byerley, Louis T.; Marshall, Leslie A. No. 433—Arbuckle, Buel N a t h a n i e l ; Arnold, Alden Milton; Best, Barney O t t o ; Butler, Carl V a n ; Christy, P e t e r ; Clark, Hayden J a c k s o n ; Coe, Charles R o b e r t ; Collins, Robert H . ; Conrad, Glen P e r c y ; Davidson, J a m e s O.; Denton, Robert L.; Fireman, Leland B a r n e s ; Gardner, William I r v a n ; Guidas, Rex F r a n k l i n ; Hannon, Floyd Buster, Sr.; H a y s , Garcel K.; Hollis, Joseph J o h n ; Kirkham, William J o h n ; Ladd, Chester A r t h u r ; Longacre, Charles Deloss; Mason, Roy E d w a r d ; Massey, Donald F r a n k ; McDavitt, Weldon Dwight; Modrzejewski, Alexander A.; Nelson, Virgil Melburn ; Odell, Garvin L e e ; Oppermann, Edward A u s t i n ; Perry, Russell E l m e r ; Phillips, Robert Archie; Porter, Samuel J o h n ; Postelthwait, Dale L.; Reed, Roy Sylvan; Richey, Raymond Phillip; Scott, Clarence E . ; Shriver, Harry G.; Smith, H a r r y A.; Smith, Victor E u g e n e ; Woollems, William W e s l e y ; Wynn, A r t h u r A. No. 435—Gregory, Richard P a u l ; Hacker, Walter L . ; Hammond, Clarence Marten. No. 436—Allen, Oscar Leon; Borror, Jefferson E a r l ; Boyer, Robert F r a n k ; Brunk, Samuel Allen; Campbell, Walter Blanton, J r . ; Duncan, John Anderson; Jones, Virgil E u g e n e ; Kaserman, Floyd Alex; Ladew, Clifford M.; Sanders, Adrian W . ; Shubert, Henry Terrell; Strandberg, J o h n Leo, Sr.; Sympson, Robert H e n r y ; Wood, F r a n k J.

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Deaths Other Grand Jurisdictions Arkansas— Houston A. Brian, Past Grand Master, November 16, 1977 Alberta— Donald D. McQueen, Past Grand Master, January 20, 1978 British Columbia— C. Roy Long, Past Grand Master, June 12, 1977 California— Embree D. Wilson, Past Grand Master, July 29, 1977 Colorado— Hubert C. Glover, Past Grand Master, December 15, 1977 Samuel S.'Krebs, Past Grand Master, September 14, 1977 Connecticut— Conrad H a h n , Past Grand Master and Executive Secretary, December 15, 1977 Masonic Services Association, Washington, D.C. Florida— Fred B. Noble, Past Grand Master, March 16, 1978 Carvie E. Webb, Past Grand Master, June 7, 1977 Georgia— Burton A. Greer, Sr., Past Grand Master, September 23, 1977 Kansas— John D. Cunningham, Past Executive Secretary, Masonic Services Association, Washington, D. C , 9 June, 1977 Kentucky— James C. Long, Assistant Grand Secretary, 14 October, 1977 Louisiana— Phillip Lieber, Past Grand Master, May 30, 1977 Michigan— William H. Harmon, Past Grand Master, 22 October, 1977

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D E A T H S — Concluded. Mississippi— Donald S. Downie, Past Grand Master, 14 October, 1977 Aron H. Hooker, Past Grand Master, 4 December, 1977 Curtis E. Morphis, Past Grand Master, 26 December, 1977 Edward B. Shearer, Past Grand Master, July 1, 1977 Nebraska— John H, Brown, Past Grand Master, 2 February, 1978 North Carolina— John E. Allen, Past Grand Master, 9 January, 1978 North Dakota— John A. Earner, Past Grand Master, 19 September, 1977 Rilie R. Morgan, Past Grand Master, 20 May, 1977 Nova

Scotia— Melbourne M. Gardner, Past Grand Master, 17 July, 1977

Ohio— Carl W. Ellinwood, Past Grand Master, December 30, 1977 Ontario— M. Cleve Hooper, Grand Treasurer, 22 July, 1977 Saskatchewan— Reginald W. Duff, Past Grand Master, May 4, 1977 South

Carolina— Henry F. CoUins, Past Grand Master, 5 March, 1978

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Dakota— Carl H . Kubler, Past Grand Master, 8 July, 1977

Switzerland (Alpina)— K u r t Von Sury, Past Grand Master, 27 August, 1977 Tennessee— N a t h a n L. Roberts, Past Grand Master, 6 June, 1977 Turkey— Hayrullah Ors, Past Grand Master, 6 October, 1977 Washington— Bill P. Horn, Past Grand Master, 6 June, 1977 Raymond L. Peel, Past Grand Master, 21 January, 1978 Wyoming— O t t o Kosbau, Past Grand Master, 30 July, 1977

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1—Highland 1 2—Leavenworth . . . 1 3—Kansas City . . . 4 5—Atchison 2 6—Lawrence 14 7—Junction City . . 31 8—Fort Scott 8 9—Lawrence 14 10—Leavenworth . . . 3 11—Jewell 42 12—Emporia 28 14—Oskaloosa 15 16—Great Bend . . . . 52 16—Manhattan . . . . 29 17—Topeka 21 IS—Ottawa . . 13 19—O lathe 6 2 0—Circleville 1^ 21—Valley Falls . . . 15 22—Melvern 13 23—Baldwin City . . . 14 24—Osawatomie . . . . 6 2 5—Oketo 18. 26—Longton 26 27—LeRoy 23 28—Mapleton 8 29—Humboldt 12 30—Towanda 34 31—Doniphan 2 , 32—Auburn 21 33—Mound City . . . . ^ 34—Shawnee Mission 5 3 5—Hiawatha ^^ 36—Council Grove . . 3 2 37—Paola ^ 38—lola 12 39—Seneca 17 40—DeSoto 14 41—Pomona 13 • 42—Holton 19 43—Nickerson 45 44—Garnett . . . . . . . 13 45—Easton 3 46—Halstead 33 47—Xenia 8 48—Effingham 2 49—Lansing 3 50—Silver Lake . . . . 2 0 51—Topeka 21 52—St. Marya 20 64—Shawnee 5 55—Troy 1 . 56—Spring Hill . . . . 6 57—Wichita 38 53—McCracken 52

DECREASE"

4 3 20 2 1 5 2 5 2

20 4 10 6 9 5 1 4 4 5 17 6 6 1

1 1 44 3 7 17 19 8 10 2 23 2 11 13 32 14 4 4 2 1

-a

-8

... .. . 10 .. . 9 16

2 43 5 9 21 16 3 8 1 20 2 8 13 36 13

3 7 29 6 . . . .. . .. . 1

1 2 2 7 2 1

1 12

3 3 1 11 1

4 1

2 ... 2 ... 3 1 4 0 19 2 ... 10 11 .

3 43 10

I 115 122 1,442 120 474 632 533 373 302 88 771

87 503 360 906 511 253 98 79 82 129 262 32 52 110 63 110 235 39 107 132 72 340 172 158 216 139 183 37 172 111 184 60 130 52 83 119 102 1,264 81 388 92 118 255 67

224

March

PROCEEDINGS O F T H E SYNOPSIS O F R E T U R N S O F LODGES—Continued. INCREASE

No.

" a

ll I

Location

a 60—Salina 43 61—LaCygne 7 62—Overbrook 22 63—Oswego 11 64 W a t h e r a 1 65—Gardner 6 66—Burlington , . . . 2 3 67—Frankfort 18 6S—Leavenworth . . . 3 69—Altamont H 70—Carbondale . . . .22 71—Baxter Springs 10 72—Huron 2 73—Chetopa H 74—Augusta 34 75—Wamego 29 76—Erie H • 77—Medicine Lodge 48 7 8 — W h i t e Cloud . . . 1 7 9 — B u r l i n g a m e . . . . 22 80—Cottonwood Falls 28 82—Neosho Falls . . 2 3 83—Eudora 14 8 4 — W i n c h e s t e r . . . . 15 • 8 5 — W a t e r v i l l e . . . . . 18 86—Wichita 38 . 87—Mankato 42, 88—Pleasanton . . . . 7 89—Centralia 17 . 90—Topeka 20' 91—Marysville . . . . 1 8 . 92—Devon 8 93—Girard 9 94—Neodesha 24 . 95—Fredonia 24 9 6 — K a n s a s City ,. . . 4 97—El Dorado 34 98—Abilene 31 99—Wichita 38 100—Columbus 10 101—Lyndon 22 102—Coffeyville ....25 103—Chanute 12 1 0 4 — W a s h i n g t o n . . . 30 105—Solomon 31 106—Eureka 27 107—Independence . .'5 108—Garland 8 109—Americns 28 110—Winfield 35 111—Rossville 20 . 112—Haysville 37 113—Concordia 40 114—Florence 33 115—Uniontown 8 116—Muscotah 2

DECREASE

24 3 1

e 5

4 . . .

1 . . . 1 1

2...

1...

2 1 1

33 2 3 3 3 4 2 1 7 5 3 8 3 5

3... 2 1 3 2

1 3 9 2 5 10 3 2 2 1 36 2 2 . . . 5 2 13 4 4 1 12 10 3 31 2 1 19 9 2 1 3 3 2 2

16 4 2

16 1 2 12 7 1 1 3 4 • 1

3 5 1 4 1

4 . .. 54 12

30 34 7 2 1 2 8 2 6 3 4 2 7 15 12 . .. 13 . .. 38 10 9 9 1 3 22 6 19 2 3 2 6 20 3 1 10 1 2 7 1 1

31 1,136 1 . . . 150 112 2 106 4 138 6... 171 1 137 118 159 6 101 7 126 4 253 1 62 3 116 1 261 120 2 150 5 256 7 2 45 4 • 126 12 181 3 25 1 131 46 77 38 1,664 3 62 190 6 84 50 1,253 239 9 63 230 4 214 9 186 6 568 8 421 335 6 12 1,579 236 18 3 89 6 680 1 408 3 157 89 251 6 410 16 127 1 64 278 82 349 199 100 90 69

1977-78

225

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S SYNOPSIS OF R E T U R N S OF LODGES—Continued. DECREASE

INCREASE

n u a;

•2 B

No.

Location

-s

•3 s

K 117—Parsons 11 4 2 ... 118—Altoona 24 119—Cherokee 10 2 120—Peabody 33 1 121—Toronto 27 1 1 ... 122—Clifton 30 123—Republic 41 124—Hutchinson . . . . 45 3 12 6—Cawker City . . . 54 126—Elk Falls 26 2 127—Edgerton 6 128—Munden :! 129—Belleville 41 6 130—Netawaka 17 131—Fontana 7 132—Elk City 25 133—Arkansas City . 3 5 134—Clay Center . . . 3 0 135—Lenexa 5 136—Sedan 26 137—Cherry vale . . . . 25 138—Dover 64 139—Sedgwick .....33 140—Hutchinson . . . . 45 141—Osage City . . . . 22 142—Newton 33 143—Minneapolis . . . . 40 144—Yates Center . . 2 3 145—Beloit 40 146—Ellsworth 43 97 147—Marion 33 1 148—Wakeeney . . . . 53 149—Thayer 11 150—Wellington . . . . 3 6 1 151—Douglass 34 2 152—Lebo 28 18 7 153—Shawnee Mission 5 1 1 154—Lincoln 43 2 1 155—Howard 26 0 55 156—Dexter 35 1 157—South Haven . . 36 1 158—Atchison 2 169—Robinson 16 100—Osborne 54 1 2 161—Alma 64 . . . . 30 102—Sabetha 16 2 9 163—Fall River . . . . 24 . . . . 1 104—Atwood 59 3 ... 165—Oxford 36 6 1 166—Randolph 29 167—Larned 51 2 ... 168—Wichita 38 23 1 1 169—Blue Rapids ... 18 2 171—Sterling 44 1 172—McPheison ...39 6 173—Belle Plaine ... 37 2

•0

m « 18 10 2 . . . 1 96

1 =

2 3 1 3 1 2 1

1 . . . .

. . . . 1 . .

3 s^

1 1

. . . 25 ._ 2 2

. . . . .

2 . . . 9 1 2 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . 14 11 7 3 3 4 1 2 11 3 19 4 4 6 5 5 2 2 15 2 2 16 12 6 . . . 1 2 6 2 9 3 4 2 5 6 1 4 9 5 2 11 4

20 9 2 7 2 4 14 3 13 7 1 7 1 2 11 5 7 8 5 2 52

24 7

1 9 22 2 1 2 6

499 51 108 0 108 67 36 146 56 36 46 28 181 32 55 84 542 198 173 124 163 65 84 461 104 401 124 135 114 152 227 153 73 399 234 117 1,021 187 62 127 87 346 76 125 112 177 54 219 120 45 231 592 144 134 286 177

226

March

PROCEEDINGS OP T H E SYNOPSIS OP R E T U R N S OP LODGES—Continued. DECREASE"

INCREASE

a No.

1 Iill-3 8 aI

Location Q

•i a 03 <!

174—Smith Center . . 42 . . . . 1 176—Clyde 30 1 177—Russell 53 14 2 3 1 7 8 — B u r r Oak 42 1 179—Kinsley 51 1 1 1 8 0 — W h i t e W a t e r . . 34 181—Lenora 56 183—Gaylord 54 2 .. . 184—^Phillipsbure . . . 5 5 1 1 ... ISG—Oberlin 56 1 1 ... 187—Pittsburg 9 17 7 3 188—Onaga 19 ISO—Stockton 55 11*0—Tonganoxie . . . . 14 1 191—Ness City . . . . 60 3 192—Lyons 44 2 193—Hartford 28 1 194—Galena 10 2 195—Hays 53 3 196—Madison 27 1 197—Canton 39 1 198—Lucas 53 1 199—Norton 56 1 200 Anthony 47 . . . . 1 201—Mulvane 37 3 4 202—Delphos 40 1 203—Caldwell .36 3 204—Downs 54 205—Eskridge 64 206—Harper 47 207—Alton 54 2 08—Haven 45 210—Fulton 8 211—Courtland 41 212—Colony 12 213—Severy 27 214—Simpson 40 215—Rush C e n t e r . . 5 2 216—Hiattvi.Ue 8 217—Ellinwood 52 2 1 9 — L i t t l e R i v e r . . . 44 220—Lewis 51 1 221—Scandia 41 2 222—Dodge City 61 6 3 1 223—Leon 34 4 1 3 2 2 4 — W i l l i a m s b u r g . . 13 2 ... 1 225—Topeka 21 7 226—Haddam 41 1 227—Jamestown . . . .40 229—Walnut 9 1 230—Kingman 46 3 ... 2 232—Greenleaf 30 1 233—Burden 35 1 234—Axtell 18 236—Meriden 15 2 237—McCune 11 1 1 ... 238—Mt. Hope 45 2 1 1

Q 2

1 ... 53 2

5 1 2 3 5 ... 1 . . . 1 3 1 1 3 2 28 3 6 3 3 4 2 1 8 4 5 5 4

1 14 1

a; Z

s174 15 2 53 3 1 2 19 4 6 2 1 3 1

6 5 9 5 6 4 1 1 1 2 6 4 6 4 1

9 5 3 16

11 24 1

1 5 3 5 1 6 2 2

e o

47 292 32 133 0 72 52 187 137 939 128 88 155 97 204 62 180 285 160 71 92 169 160 332 33 147 75 71 205 100 90 82 55 78 58 40 71 110 95 64 97 107 379 183 81 555 65 35 57 247 41 106 36 157 92 127

1977-78

227

GRAND LODGE O F K A N S A S S Y N O P S I S O F R E T U R N S O F LODGES—Continued.

No.

Location

so 241—Linwood 14 242—Milton vale . . . . 30 243—Louisburg 6 244—Waverly 23 245—Moran 12 246—Garden City . . . 62 247—Chase 44 248—Tecumseh 21 249—Scottville 40 250—Whiting 16 251—Galva 39 252—Stafford 51 253—Oakley 58 254—St. John 51 256—McLouth 15 257—Westmoreland . 2 9 2S8—Cheney 37 259—Seattle 18 260—Lake City 48 201—Mulberry 9 262—Attica 47 2GS—Hazelton 55 264—Logan 55 265—Pratt 50 266—Nortonville . . . . 15 267—Molina 26 268—Bronson 8 269—Conway Springs 37 270—Quenemo 13 271—Kansas City . . . 4 272—Kansas City . . . 4 273—Clearwater . . . . 37 274—Weir 10 275—Meade 63 276—Windom 39 277—Ashland 49 278—Kiowa 48 279—Dighton ' ' 60 280—Chapman . . 31 281—Hill City 57 282—Jetmore 61 283—Cimarron 61 284—Scott City 60 285—Argonia 36 286—Blue Mound . . . 7 287—Lebanon 42 288—Hope '32 289—Lakin 62 290—Plainville . 55 291—Bunkerhill . . . 53 292—Glasco 40 293—Greensburg .... 50 294—Glen Elder .... 54 295—Coldwater . . ! ! 49 296—Green , . 30 297—Ellis 53 298—Wilson 43

INCREASE

DECREASE

I ill

1 3 3 2 1 10 4

1 76 1 3 1

1 2 1 1

1 , 1 1 4 2 1 1 1 5

76 , 1 1 1

1 . 1 ,

1 1 3 2 1 5 1 1

1 . 1 . 1 59 1

3 ?7

1 1 2 4 3 2 5 1 3 2 2 3 2 1 1 9 1 2 2 2 11 13 5 1 3 1 6 6 4 2 2 5 2 6 3 4 1 3 1 2 4 2 5 3 5

48 89 108 62 90 293 118 81 29 2 29 1 104 5 144 4 149 4 138 5 79 2 84 175 3 58 1 43 2 79 2 82 76 0 79 12 281 2 51 73 3 98 7 . . . 96 45 16 282 410 22 259 3 107 6 111 2 41 6 94 269 70 103 71 154 87 60 206 96 87 63 52 138 237 69 45 156 82 53 202 27 0 385 1 51

228

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

SYNOPSIS OF R E T U R N S OP LODGES—Continued.

INCREASE

DECREASE

No.

Location

2 ^V «

-o

< 299—Arlington 45 300—Liberal 63 301—Hamilton 27 302—Grainfield 58 303—^Wichita 38 306—Colby 57 307—Herington 32 309—Syracuse 82 310—Almena 56 311—Ft. Leavenworth 3 312—Sublett.9 63 313—Wichita 38 314—Gridley 23 315—Savonburg ....12 316—Coolidge 62 317—Norcatur 56 318—Winona 58 319—Norwich 46 321—Goodland 59 3 2 2 — K a n s a s City . . . 5 323—Oneida 17 324—Caney 25 326—LaHarpe 12 326—Horton 16 327—Hoyt 19 328—Gypsum 43 329—Arcadia 9 330—LaCrosse 52 331—Hoisington . . . . 52 332—Preston 50 333—Shawnee Mission 5 334—Oak Hill 30 336—Allen 28 336—Formoso 42 337—Frederick 44 338—Kincaid 7 339—Lane 13 340—Leoti 60 341—Parker 7 342—Maple City . . . . 35 343—Holyrood 43 344—Riley 29 34 6—Edna 25 34 7—Spivey 46 348—Hoxie 57 34 9—Narka 41 351—Scammon 10 352^—Tribune . . . . . . . . 60 . 354—Summerfield . . . 18 . 355—Cedarvale 26 356—Wellsville 13 357—Alta Vista . . . . 3 2 358—Turon 45 . 359—Sylvan Gove . . 4 3 360—Jennings 56 361—Geneseo 44 362—Cuba 41 364—Valley Center ..33

3 4 1 1 90 6 4 1 9, 15 1 1

•° a

S-

•a

•o

as 5

•a i S'O 0<

2 2

16 1 1 1

1 1 .

^0)

a .5 Q

1 39

<§

" S

a-s «*» 5? -HJ3

E 2 6 1 1 74 4 8 3 1 22 1 12 1

3 . . . 3 4 1 1 1 . . . 95 68 6

4 3 3 3 . . . 13 21 2 . . .

3 . . . 2 . .. 3 2 . . . 1 1 1 . . . 2 11 1 . . . 1 1 2 4 2 2 2 ... 1 ... 1 3 2 . . . 2 . . . 110 12 6 2 11 6 2 3 3 . . . 11 1 2 1 2 3 3 2 65 2 1 3 1

2 12

1 2 14 8

2 9 6 6 1 2 1 2 2 1 4 2 55

134 256 90 44 4,795 293 292 149 113 661 99 242 109 95 40 31 65 139 253 59 45 247 52 125 108 37 157 143 211 702 380 71 86 35 30 72 92 123 99 0 108 102 83 54 82 55 84 81 29 80 96 56 78 81 90 61 92 350

1977-78

229

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S S Y N O P S I S OF R E T U R N S OF LODGES—Continued. INCREASE

No.

DECREASE

Location T> S 0<

365—Derby 37 3C6—Bonner S p r i n g s . 4 367—Plains 63 368—Bluff City 47 869—Kansas City . . .i 4 370—Maple Hill . . . 64 371—Macksville . . . . 5 1 372—Denison 19 374—Dwight 32 376—Bucklin 61 378—Zenda 46 379—Buffalo 24 3S0—White City . . . 32 382—Wilsey 32 383—McDonald 59 384—Protection . . . . 49 386—Topeka 21 388—Spearville 61 390—Natoma 53 391 Sylvia 45 393—Mayetta 19 394—Coats 50 395—Staffordville . . . 28 396—Wakefield 30 397—Lindsborg 39 398—Hepler 8 399—MuUinville . . . . 50 401—Latham 34 402—Wakarnsa 21 403—Benedict 24 404—St. Francis . . . . 59 406—Hugoton 63 408—Arma 9 409—Haviland 50 410—Quintei 58 411—Climax 27 412—Wilmore 49 413—Ensign 61 414—Moreland 57 415—Perry 15 417—Sharon Springs . 58 419—Delia 20 420—Lecompton . . . . 14 421—Harveyville . . . , 6 4 422—Elkhart 63 423—Selden 57 424—Claflin 52 427—Cunningham . . 46 429—Burdick . . . . 32 430—Gofl 17 431—Minneola 49 433—Wichita 38 435—Ulysses 62 436—Overland P a r k . 5 437—Enterprise . . . . 31 438—Kansas City . . . 4 44 0—Bendena 1 441—Johnson 62

6 1 1

"a Q

2 1 1 2

2 .. .

2 7

6 1 2 18 2 2

2 2

1 1 1

1 3

2 2 3

1 1

1 6 2

2 1

4 11 2

4 1

1 2

3 4 6 4

2 1 1

2 3

. . . .

.3 ... . 1 . . . . 2

2 ...

1 3 28 2 1 1 1 1 6 2

. . . ,

1 1

1 2 6

. . . . .

1 1

4 . . 1 . . 1 . . 2 . . 13 ...

2 . . . .

1 .. . . 2 .. . . 1 ... . 2 .. . . 2 . . .1 3 ... . 4 ... . 2

2 ...

59 .

1 1 1 .

3 1

1 3 3 1 2 2 1 3

2 2 ...

4 1 1

1 . 1 ,

2 36

16 4 2

3 .

1 . 1

3 1

1 1 2 39 3 14 3 11 4

1 1 .. . . 1 . . .. 1 20 ... . 8 .. . . 2 . . .. 9

320 217 110 61 602 0 110 52 6 128 3 103 2 36 66 49 1 45 1 89 3 101 1 171 4 37 3 80 1 70 1 72 6 38 2 95 25 139 10 . 153 2 69 1 81 1 71 2 133 1 56 2 122 4 202 11 150 6 59 2 61 1 57 0 59 1 77 3 46 g 112 2 77 2 35 1 56 48 4 63 3 40 4 58 1 55 49 63 5 70 4 2,099 2 128 5 613 4 103 15 357 52 4 86 7 1 5 22 30 3 3

230

PROCEEDINGS O F T H E

March

SYNOPSIS OF R E T U R N S OF LODGES—Concluded. DECREASE V

No.

liOeatton

a . 57 . 6 44 5 — H u t c h i n s o n . . . . 4 5 4 46—Satan t a .63 . 1 450—Masonic H o m e . 38

1 i!i 1

•8 s & <!

et Q<

•35

» 5?

"S O

442—Rexford

2 7 1 2

1 •2 1

2 .

5 2 2

ii1

1 .

1 077 649 301

TOTALS

•s B 1 ms

86 780 1,903 830

9 2

CONSOLIDATIONS

Charity No. 263 with Cosmos No. 278, March 9, 1977. Maple City No. 342 with Dexter No. 156, 1 December, 1977. Maple Hill No. 370 with Alma No. 161, March 9, 1977. Highland No. 296 with Wakefield No. 396, 15 December, 1977. Halcyon No. 120 with Centre No. 147, 20 J a n u a r y , 1978. Wilmore No. 412 with Comanche No. 296, March 9, 1977.

RECAPITULATION

Adjustment N e t Loss

1976

1977 Reports 1977

Membership 31 December, 1977 N u m b e r Lodges 31 J a n u a r y , 1978

57 86 348 88 54 48

10 470 1,882 74,448

W h i t e w a t e r No. 180 with Towanda No. 30, 1 November, 1977.

Membership 31 December,

76.860 0 1,412 74 443 396

Abna

Occidental

Arlinston

Arma

Ashland

408

277

Arkansas City

Argonia

285

299

Arcadia

829

•188

Anthony

Ashland

Arma

Cable

Crescent

Argonia

Arcadia

Americua

Altoona

Anthony

...

109 Ameriens

Altoona

Alta V i s t a . . . .

200

118

207 Alton

857

Alta Vista

Altamont

69 Altamont . .

810

Naphtali

, ,,

Almena

161 Alma

S8S

Allen

BenoTolent. . . .

Name of Lodge

AUen

Location

• 98 Abilene

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—1978

19. 1871

21, 1876

19, 1871

17. 1872

16, 18T«

Mastei

Feb. 16. 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays. .

Leonard O. Dungan 66712 Albert E. Osbom . . . . 120 W. Srd 67831

John H. McVicker I s t and 8rd Mondays. . Except July and August 109 Hilltop Drive 67410 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . William M. Thomas Admire 66830 1st and Srd M o n d a y s . . . Ralph A. Eberwein 404 E. 4tli St. 66401 Ist and Srd Tuesdays. . . Harley Rife Long Island 67647 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . Donald W. Dusher 67330 Garry W. Starr, 815 S. Neosho. 1st and Srd M o n d a y s . . . Council Grove 66846 1st and Srd Wednesdays William G. BsUard 67623 1st and Srd Mondays. . . Max Lewellen Except June, July and 66710 August Donald M. Braiser 2nd and 4th Mondays. . 66835 George T. Dodgen 1st Monday 215 S. Anthony 67003 Kenneth J. Chambers 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . P.O. Box 31, Liberal, Mo. 64762 Larry F. Mears 1st and Srd Mondays.. 67004 Dennis W. Irwin . . 1st and Srd Wednesdays 425 S. H St. 67005 Lyle W. McKinney 1st and Srd Mondays. . . 67514

Stated Conunonication

Feb. 18, 1916 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Feb. 15. 1888

Oct.

Feb. 21, 1912

Feb. 19, 1890

Feb. 17, 1881

Oct.

Feb. 16. 1882

Feb. 17. 1898

Mar. 18, 1920

Feb. 20, 1889

Oct.

Feb. 26, 1925

Oct.

When Chu'toreu

For location o£ Lodgre Halls marked with • sec page following directory.

Walter A. Fiorucci Box 449 66712 John W. Goings, Jr. 429 W. 7th 67831

John W. Davis, Jr. 917 N. 9th St., Neodesha 66757 L. John RedeUs 66835 Billy J. Smith 807 N. Springfield 67003 Cscar Curnutt P.O. Box 147 66711 Ron L. Work Box 278 67004 Garland 0 . Miser Box 196 67005 J. Ren Mathews Box 174 67514

Robert C. Menges 110 W. 3rd St. 67410 Albion R. Miller P.O. Box 356 66833 Robert H. Arnold (PGM) P.O. Box 122 66401 Billy E. Archibald RR No. 1 67622 Edwin R. Taylor P.O. Box 342 67330 Vernon L. Bolinder Box 193 66834 Edgar Sockbridge 67623

Secretaries

5»

Z 0 M 0

Belle Plain*

BellevlUa

129

Oct. 15,

Mt. Vernon. . .

Feb. 19,

Feb. 26

Oct. 17,

. ..

Belleville.

Benedict

Masters

Charles W. Sweeton P.O. Box 6 66713 iBt and Srd Wednesdays. . Kenneth E. Wanklyn . . . , Frankfort 66427 1877 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Thomas M. Orton 222 W. 7th 67013 1872 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . Clayton D. Kauer 2732 " O " St. 66935 1878 1st and Srd Mondays Kenneth R. Dooley RR No. 1 Barnard 67426 1926 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . Roger D. Clark 66008 1914 Ist and Srd Mondays Joe H. Donahue RR No. 1, Box 326 Frcdonia 66736

Feb. 18. 1886

Oct. 18,

408 I Benedict

Stated Communlcatloa 1st and 8rd Mondays

directory.

H. Elvin Jones 617 Mound 66002 21, 1875 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . . . B. E. Shufflebarger 201 N. 12th 66002 18, 1886 l e t and Srd Thursdays. . . M. D. Pfannestiel 417 W "C" 67009 20. 1896 1st and Srd Wednesdays. . Conrad L. McCain Except July and August 613 S. 1st 67730 17, 1860 1st Tuesday Douglas McHatton 5050 SW Indian Hills Rd; Topeka 66604 21, 1869 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . . . K. R. Dickinson 333 Clark 67010 19, 1886 1st and Srd Mondays George C. Kenworthy . . . . 66403 18, 1869 1st and Srd Tuesdays Joe D. Shumate RR No. 3 66006

14. 1866

Belle Plaine. . .

Beattie

Bendena

440 ) Bendena

•146 I Belolt

BeatUe

178

Baxter Sprinxi

269

LODOES—Continued

Oct. 21, 1868 1st and Srd Mondays

Baldwin City

Baxter

Oct.

Palmyra

Axten

* 74 I AuBOBta

284

Aabnm

• 28

Oct.

Auburn

Atwood

164

Feb.

Atwood

Oct.

Feb.

R. D. Ely

Attlea

262

Axtell

Oct.

Active

Atehiaon

July

When Chartorra

Washington. . .

Name of Lodgs

158

6 Atehiaon

Locatiim

Mystic Tie. . . .

•

No.

DIRECTORY OF

F o r location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following

Darrell L. Winzor 1421 Henry 67010 Benton F. Luse Box J 66403 Wayne H. Rollf RR No. 1, Box 494 Gardner 66030 Stanley W. Pickering 628 E. 9th St. 66713 William E. Cassidv P.O. Box 42 66406 Warren E. Cox 910 Friend 67013 Vernon G. Kalivoda Box 158 66935 Chalmer C. Fuller 617 W. Main 67420 George D. Clark 66008 Daniel A. Doyle RR No. 1, Box 2 66714

Fred B. Jensen RR No. 4, Box 192 66002 L. D. Winegardner 601 S. 6th 66002 Phillip H. Payne P.O. Box 382 67009 Lvle G. McCain RR No. 2, Ludell 67744 Russell I. Koci 8247 SW 77th St. Topeka 66604

Secretaries

Burdlck

429

Canton

197 I Canton

126 (Cawker Cltj

Cawker C i t y . . .

Carbondale. . . .

Caney

824 I Caner

70 I Carbondale

Sumner

2OS [Caldwell

178 I Burr Oak . .

Burr Oak

Burlinerton....

66 I BnrllDBton .

Corinthian

Burdlck

Clinton

79 I BorUngDiiia

...

Burden . . . .

283

Beulah

Buffalo

Bunker HUl

291

Grand V i e w . . . .

.. .

Bonner Springs.

S79 Buffalo

S66

Stohrville

Bourbon

Bonner Sprlns* . .

368

Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . .

2nd and 4th Tuesdays

Oct. 17, 1872 1st and Srd Thursdays

Oct. 22, 1874 1st and Srd Thursdays

Feb. 17, 1881 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .

Feb. 19, 1890 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

Feb. 17, 1881 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Oct. 16, 1879 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Oct, 21. 1868 2nd and 4th Wedneedays

Oct. 21, 1869 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Feb. 16, 1922

Feb. 20, 1884 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Feb. IS, 1888 1st and Srd Thursdays

Feb. 21. 1907 l e t and Srd Thursdays

Feb. 21, 190T 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Feb. 18. 1886 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Feb. 17, 1904 1st and Srd Mondays. . . .

Feb. 17, 1904 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Blue Rapids. . . . Oct, 18, 1876 2nd and 4th Mondays . .

376|Bucklin .

Bluff City

Lotua

268 I Bronson

Blue Ba^lda

169

...

Blue Hound

286

Lester D. Ross RR No. 1, Centerville 66014 Donald L. Roche 401 Chestnut 66411 Arthur S. Joyner RR No. 1 Freeport 67049 Elmer R. Stinnett 5546 Swartz Road Kansas City 66106 Dorwin R. Jackson Uniontown 66779 Ross L. Perkins Kingsdown 67858 Charles H. Follmer Box 906, Altoona 66710 Robert R. Goodheart 67626 Dorth E. Tredway 67019 Lawrence Peterson Lost Springs 66859 Roland A. Miles RR No. 1, Box 15 66413 Donald Bartholomew 801 N. 2nd 66839 .Tames B. Silsby Mankato 66956 William M. Reager 422 N. Webb 67022 Forrest A. Martin 210 N. Wood 67333 John H. Fritzinger P.O. Box 117, Lehigh 67073 James M. Carver 66414 Raymond Richardson 67430 Allen D. Ward Uniontown 66779 Collis P. Lamb 122 W. Elm 67834 George E. Cox RR Box 8A 66717 Leonard M. Merrifield P.O. Box 35 67626 Roliert D. Lundy P.O. Box 181 67019 Charles E. Carlson 66838 J. E. Darby Box 113 66413 Leo J. Skocpol P.O. Box 54 66839 Lynn A. Harris Burr Oak 66936 Aubra H. Pierce 115 W. Central 67022 William L. Sprague Box 122 67333 Abner H. Vickerey P.O. Box 464 67428 Everett L. Avery RR No. 1, Box 122 66414 Frederick O. Kuhn 67430

Roy J. Smith, Jr. Box 27 66010 Edwin G. Brychta RR No. 1 66411 LaVeme Marks P.O. Box 295 67018 Ward Harrington P.O. Box 281 66012

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Cedar VaU

1st and Srd Tuesdays . . .

411

ClUton

Clifton

Unity

122

Clay Center

184 Clajr Center

Claflin

278

424

Circleville

Preston

17, 1866

16, 1878

1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . .

1st and Srd Wednesdays.

1st and Srd Thursdays. .

2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Feb. 18, 1911 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . .

Feb. 16, 1882 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Feb. 16, 1887

Oct.

Feb. 16, 1922

Oct.

2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Feb. 16, 1887

16, 187S 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . .

17, 1872

1st and Srd Tuesdays. . .

288

Oct.

Feb. 18, 1856

Feb. IS. 1886

1st and Srd Thursdays. . .

Cherry vale

1». 1871 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. .

Oct. 2nd and 4th Thursdays. .

l e t and Srd M o n d a y s . . . .

20, 1870

Oct.

Feb. 24, 1927

lat and Srd Wednesdays.

Feb. 17, 1898

Oct. 21, 1869

Claflln

Chase

Chautauqua

•187

119

268

247

280

8V Centralia

866

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

Carl A. Steward 67024 Frederick D. Mills RR 66415

Socrotarlss

914 S. Highland 66720 Albert N. DeWitt 221 E. 2nd St. 67431 Howard C. Campbell Box 76 67524 67524 Donald D. Hamilton Kenneth L. Richardson RR No. 2 67025 Box 423 67025 Ralph W. Kimmel . . Raymond D. Hough Box 130 66724 Box 275 66724 Francis Greenawalt . Alva E. Wilkinson 919 E. 4th 67335 Box 362 67335 Paul L. Wade RR No. 4 Columbus 66725 Box 113 67336 William B. Heath . . Maurice L. Johnson Box 553 67835 Box 422 67835 William Coverdale . Wilbert J. Leuthold 515 E. 11th Holton 66436 RR 66416 Marvin A. Gibler 67525 67525 Clayton C. Coulson . George W. Young RR No. 4 67432 P.O. Box 32 67432 Val O. Whitesell 9321 S. Meridian I'eck 67120 RR No. 2 67026 Charles McLaughlin Edward C. Slipsager 66937 Box 249 66937 Sammie G. Cross RR No. 1, Severy 67137 RR No. 2, Eureka 67045

RR 66415 Jay T. Klinginsmitb 212 N. Steuben 66 720 James W. PastareUl 537 Sheridan, Jet. Ci y 66441

Carl H. Mills 67024

For location of Lod xe Halls marked with * set > pasre foUowins directory. When Master* Stated Communication Name of Lodge Cheu-tared

O O

•13

Cnba

862

Derby

Denton

Derby

Denison

Doniaon

872

448 DentOB

•8(8

Delia

Delphoe

202

Cunnineham.

Delia

. ...

Cuba

Oourtland. . . .

Council Grove

Zeredatha. . . .

CooIidKC

418

427 Cnnninsham

Oourtland

Council QroT* . . .

211

Cottonwood Falto .

Coolldc*

81«

Conway Sprinsi •

268

Mistletoe. . . .

St. Johns....

Concordia

118

Olive Branch.

Prudence. . . .

Colony

212

Comanche. . . .

St. Thomas. . .

Keyatone. . . .

100 Columbna

Coldwater

Colby

206

CotteyTlUe

•806

Coata.......

Ceata

894

•102

Prairie Queen.

Cljrde

1T(

17, 1878 I s t and 8rd Thursdays.. .

IS, 1888 2nd and 4th Thursday*. .

15, 1888 2nd and 4th Mondays . . .

19, 1871 1st and 8rd Wednesdays.

17, 1872 I s t and Srd M o n d a y s . . . .

19, 1871 1st and 8rd Tuesdays. . .

21, 1862 1st and Srd Wednesdays

22, 18(9 1st and Srd Wednesdays

IS. 1905 1st and Srd Saturdays

Mar. 18, 1988 2nd and 4th Thursdays. .

Feb. 19, 1981 2nd and 4th Thursdays. .

Feb.

Feb. 17, 1881 1st and Srd M o n d a y s . . . .

Feb. 17, 1921

Feb. 16, 1982 I s t and Srd Thursdays. . .

Feb. 21, 1900 1st and Srd Mondays. . . .

Feb. 12, 1947 I s t and Srd Thursdays. . .

Oct.

Feb. 20. 1888 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . .

Feb. 16, 1887 1st and Srd M o n d a y s . . . .

Oct.

Feb. 22, 1888 1st and 8rd M o n d a y s . . . .

Feb.

Oct.

Feb. 16, 1911

Oct. George D. Harden 66938 Guilford W. Harding 67028 Lawrence Ricketts 7 E Martin 67337 David D. Doop 1210 Court Terr 67701 Richard I. Deyoe 67029 James D. Dickson Box 53 66015 Leslie J. Welch 544 Householder 66725 Gary J. Hobbie 443 W. 8th St. 66901 Larry J. Seals 67031 Calvin H. Reed 67836 Frank W. Harshman Clements 66844 Clinton E. Glessner Wilsey 66873 Vernojn F. Woods 66939 Thomas Hodgson 66940 Larry G. Buckle 67035 Jimmy L. Dodge Box 326, Rossville 66533 Willard W . W o r l o c k 67436 David M. Moseley 66419 Robert D. Miller Robinson 66532 Morris L. Fisher 1459 Community Dr. 67037 Darrell Sharpe 66938 Jack K. Shriver 67028 Alfred L. Lewis Box 267 67337 Clifford A. Ramsey RR No. 2 67701 Newton W. Bransom 67029 Raymond E . Couch RR No. 2 66015 Thomas B. Holman 430 S. Florida 66725 Chester MoWilson Box 184 66901 George F. Chitwood 67031 Ivin A. Libertus 67836 Russell C. Schwilling Strong City 66869 Norman W. Loomis 116 S. 3rd 66846 George M. Chase 66939 Glen J. Leshosky 66940 William Thomhill 67035 Harold L. McQueen Box 65 66418 Frederick J. Jilka 67436 Dallas Coleman RR No. 1 Box 95, 66419 Lawrence E . Tharp RR No. 1, Box 87A 66017 Lloyd Higbee 1101 N. Woodlawn 67037

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Feb. 20, 1906

Dec. 20, 1864

Oct. 17, 1872

Dwight

Caston

Palestine

Dwight

Eoston

Edgerton

874

127

845

El Dorado

•97

Oct.

Mackey

Effingham

Patmoa

Feb.

Edna

19, 1871

17, 1866

18. 1892

Feb. 16, 1882 1st and Srd Mondays..

1 )owna

Downs

204

James L. Dennis 509 S. Forrest 67039 Thomas G. Scott 66420

L. Leland Penner RR No. 1, Box 495 66018 Kenneth E. Maxwell RR No. 3, Ft. Scott 66701 Cecil C. Johnson RR No. 1, Box 92 67038 Harold K. Mull P.O. Box, 818 67839 Robert H. Elder 1201 West Trail St. 67801 S. E. Wohlgemuth Muscotah 66058

Masters

Floyd H. Scott 122 S. 2nd 67437 Charles A. Evans 1st and Srd Thursdays. . Except July and August 66849 Bruce L. Knapp 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . . 4924 W. 51st S. Shawnee Mission 66205 Wilmer L. Edwards 1st and Srd Mondays. . . RR No. 1, Box 15tOA 66021 Larry E. Melton 1st and Srd Tuesdays. 67342 Robert D. Caplinger 1st Wednesday RR No. 2 66023 (PGM) Harrison Fine 1st and Srd Thnrsdays . 1010 W. 3rd St. 67042

Thursday

Feb. 20, 1902 2nd

Dover

188

161

Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Oct. 17, 1860 1st Saturday

Douglass

Arcana

1st and Srd Mondays. . .

Feb. 22, 1888

St. Bernard. . . .

Douglsai

....

..'i Doniphan

1st and Srd Tuesdays. .

Feb. 16, 1887

Dlshton

279

Barney

Dexter

IBS

Dexter

Thursday

Feb. 18, 1897 2nd

Oct. 21, I8T4 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

Devon

•222 I Dodge City

LODGES—Continued

Stated Communicatioii

Oct. 20, 1868 1st Monday

When Chartered

De Soto

Name of Lodge

De Soto

Location

No.

DIRECTORY OF

For location of Lodsre Halla marked with * see pa^fe foUowins directory.

Gail L. Sawyer 710 Wabash Terr. Olathc 66061 Forrest M. Stine Box 280 67342 Henry L. Buddenbohm RR No. 2 66023 Jim E. Ross RR No. 2 67042

C. Wa>Tie Dickon Box 725 66018 Richard L. Harper RR No. 3, Ft. Scott 66701 Kent Radcliff P.O. Box 208, 67038 Chester D. Sparks P.O. Box 401 67839 Homer H. Jones P.O. Box 975 67801 Perrin K. Symms RR No. 2. Box 182 Atcliison 66002 Elvin S. Cox P.O. Box 43 Rose Hill 67133 R. Neil Crow 5329 S.W. Crawford Rd. Topeka 66604 Clifford W. Headley 67437 Andrew E. Olson 66849 Raymond Williams, Jr. P.O. Box 126 66020

Secretaries

O o

Doric

Eminence.

Fontana

Formoeo

Ft. Learanworth . . Hancock. .

131

336

311

8 Fort Scott

Florence

114

Risins: Sun

Formoso. .

Equity. . . .

Greenwood

Advance. .

163 Fall River

Fidelity. . .

Eudora

Erie

106

Eskrldse

Erie

206

Enterprise.

Enterprise

437

Ellsworth

Ensign. . .

Ellsworth

146

Apollo. . . .

Ensitcn

Ellis

297

Ellinwood.

4111

Ellinwood

217

Meridian. .

Elkhart. . .

Emporia. .

Elkhart

422

Carson. . . .

Elk Taila

126

Oct. 19, 1867 I s t and Srd F r i d a y s . . . .

Feb. 20. 1889 1st and Srd Thursdays. .

Feb. 18. 1891 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Oct. IS, 1878 Ist and Srd Tuesdays. . .

Oct. 16, 1872 2nd Tuesday

Oct. 21. 18T6 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Oct. 19. 18T1 1st and Srd Tuesdays

Oct. 20. 1870 2nd and 4th Tuesdays

Feb. 16. 1882 2nd Monday

Oct. 21. 1869 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 28, 1924 2nd and 4th Mondays.

Feb. 22, HIT 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Dec. 20. 1864 1st and Srd Fridays. . .

Oct. 21, 1874 1st and Srd Mondays. .

Feb. 16. 1888 Ist Thursday

Feb. 22, 1888 I s t and 8rd Thursdays.

Feb. IT. 1921 1st Wednesday

Oct. IT. 1872 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Oct. 16, 187S 2nd and 4th Monday .

67439

67045

922 Osbun

66701

66942 H. B. Aldrich, III 231 Third Ave. Leavenworth 66048

66026

67047 Carroll G. Gordon 309 W.-Sth 66851

RR No. 3

66025 ,,

66423

P.O. Box 175 66733

Route No. 5 Abilene 67410

910 Oak 66801 David C. Bundle 67841

705 E. 1st

RR No. 1 67950 Virgil E. Biby 503 E. 1st 67526 David M. Kingsley RFD 67637

Larry R. Mills 67344 D. Gene Corle Box 61 67345

Edward M. Bowman 209 Webster 6673 Ralph Stratton RR No. 1 66423 Howard M. Decker RR No. 2, Box 129 66025 Cljarles W. Hall Rft No. 2 67045 Jack Blankensnip 67047 Jimmie B. Cress 128 W. 7th 66851 Burl L. Kettler RR No. 6, Paola 66071 Charles Ti,, Rowland RR No. 1\ 66942 Charles W. Fjirnier 119 Meadow Lane Lansing 66043 Arthur A. Day, P.O. Box 110 66701

Alva L. Marr 67344 L. Merle Stiles Box 67 67345 George L. Hinch 67950 John S. Blehm 408 E. 6th 67526 A. B. C. Dubach 1310 Washington 67637 Orville E. Brown 219 St. Louis 67439 John F. Bohm 600 Clark Lot No. 34 66801 Everett A. Wright P.O. Box 73 67841 Ralph F. Nichols Route 5, Abilene 67410

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SS7 Fr«d«riek

96 Fredonia

17. 1877 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Stated Commiinlfatton

Oct.

Feb. 16. 1888 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Fob. 16. 1888 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Fel>. I t , 19M 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Girard

Glaseo

Glen Bidet

Geff

fS Qirard

182 Olaaeo

284 Olen Elder

480 Qoff

Feb. 21, 1900 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .

Geneeeo

Geneaao

861

20, 1870 Ist Wednesday

16, 1879 2nd Thursday

Gay lord

181 Oaylord

Oct.

Ist and Srd Thursdays

18. 1866

Delphian

44 Gamett

Oct.

Feb. 18. 1886 1st and Srd Tuesdays.

Memphis

108

Garland

Oct. 21, 1868 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Gardner

Garden City .

66 Gardner

•24«

Feb. 19, 1886 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Feb. 19. 1886

'Galra

Tjrrian

1st and Srd Mondays. . . 1st and Srd Tuesdays .

Feb. 17. 1881

Galena

Oalana

114

211 Qalva

Feb. 22. 1888 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Fulton

20. 1870 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Fnlton

Oct.

Feb. 20, 1886 Ist and Srd Mondays. . .

Oct.

When Chartered

Conatellation. . .

Frederick

Frankfort

Name of Lodge

210

...

Locatloa

Fnukfott

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODOBS—Continutd

Jorn A. Harper RR No. 1 66427 Dale Evans RR No. 3, Lyons 67554 Bruce D. Remsberg 214 N. Grant, Chanute 66720 Charles Beckford 66738 Jack N. Murray 1502 Elm 66739 Jack R. Willis Box 645 Mound Ridge 67107 Joseph S. Dunbar 702 E. Thompson 67846 Martin T. Poe, Sr RR No. 1, Box 95 Edgerton 66021 Paul McDermed RR No. 3, Ft. Scott 66701 Ralph H. Romig RR No. 2 66032 Irwin L. Gedney 67638 Cecil D. Wohlford RR No. 1 67444 Willey J. Abati 311 N. Carbon 66743 Duane L. Gehrke RR No. 1, Box 181 67445 Jerry L. Dean 67446 Clarence P. Noe, Jr Netawaka 66516

Masters

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * sea page following directory. Secretaries

Wilbur L. Morris 1508 E. Spruce 67846 Chester H. Roberts RR No. 1, Box 224 66030 L. Kelley Arnold RR No. 5, Box 176 Ft. Scott 66701 J. Robert McCord RR No. 3 66032 Carl E. Motter 67638 Virgil C. Pedigo 1006 S. Main 67444 Floyd M. Prideaux 301 E. Magnolia 66743 Carl H. Adkins P.O. Box 574 67445 Wayne L. Barnett 67446 Robert S. Collins 66428

George R. Wolfe 900 N. Kansas 66427 Loren Wiens RR No. 3, Lyons 67554 Wayne E. Porter RR No. 2, Box 28A 66736 Albert M. Oskee RR No. 2, Box 46 66738 Gerald L. Anderson 1000 Dewey 66739 Larry G. Dumm Box 465, Moundridge 67107

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Hays

112 HaytvUle .

•196

22, 1874

16, 1888

2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . .

1st and 3rd Thursdays .

2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . .

1st and 3rd M o n d a y s . . . .

2nd and 4th Mondays. . . .

Tuesday

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

2nd and 4th

1st Tuesday

Wednesdays

Haysville. . .

Mar.

8, 19(1 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . . .

Feb. IT, 1881 1st Monday

Hays

1st and 8rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 18. 191S 1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . .

Feb. 16, 1882

Feb. 17, 1921 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Oct.

I s t and 3rd

17, 1881 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Feb. 16. 1882

Feb. 20, 1896 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . .

Feb. 16. 1882

Feb. 20, 1884

Feb. 19, 1890

Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . . .

Feb.

Feb. 20, 1884

Oct.

Feb. 15, 1888

Feb. 20, 1889

Haviland. . . .

Friendship. .

...

409 Haviland

208 Haven

Harveyville.

421 Harvey vUl*

Hartford. . . .

Hamilton. . .

Harper

801 Hamilton

Halstead. . . .

198 Hartford

46 Halsteed

Dirigo

Gypsam City

206 Harper . . .

Hebron

...

814 Giidley

226 Haddam

Kiowa

298 GreensbarK

828 Gypsum

Greenleaf. . .

282 Greenleaf .

Gove County

Goodland. . .

Great Bend. .

16 Great Bend

802 Grainfield

•»2\

Vernon D. Ratcliffe P.O. Box 334 67735 Delmer J. Gillispie 67737 James H. Nolte 2433 Walnut 67530 O. D. Mack Linn 66953 Kenneth L. Smith 313 W. Garfield 67054 Virgil F. Frye RR 66852 Ralph E. McBride 6744.8 Robert D. Graves 66944 James M. Hefling 618 Spruce 67056 Wilford D. Goss P.O. Box 45, Virgil 66870 Wayne D. Price 510 E. Main 67058 Wendell G. Lyon RR No. 1, Box 113 Emporia 66801 Howard E. Mobler 66431 Arthur R. Edwards 67543 Wesley L. Thompson RR No. 1 67059 Donald E. Barton RR No. 1, Box 196A 67601 Morris T. Williams 4106 S. 159th St. E. Rose Hill 67133

Leo J. Schisler P.O. Box 393 67735 Orvis G. Katt 67737 William A. Caughey P.O. Box 613 67530 Arnold J. Hiestermart P.O. Box 218 66943 Carl Williams 417 S. Bay 67054 Walter I. Mozingo P.O. Box 162 66852 Ralph O. Winslow P.O. Box 7 67448 John W. Lallak 66944 John A. Schowalter 303 Poplar 67056 Robert B. Carpenter RR No. 1 66853 Ellis E. Beal 204 E. 12th '67058 Commodore W. Wood RR No. 1, Box 80 Emporia 66801 Ralph L. James 66431 Gerald S. Watson 67543 Rodney L. Hannan Box 10 67059 Andrew M. Darby 200 W. 21st 67601 William Goldsmith, Jr. 6453 Ward Parkway Wichita 67217

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Stated Communication

Feb. 19. 1908

Hiattville.

216

Feb. 19. 1890 1st and Srd Thursdays. . .

Oct. 21. 1863 1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 18, 1892 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . . .

Feb. 16. 1887 1st and Srd Thnrsdays. . .

Holslngton.

Holton

Holyrood. ..

Cyrus

Horton.

Hope. . .

Hoxie. .

Hoyt. . .

Holslngton

288 Hope

826 Horton

166 Howard

848 Hozia .

827 Hoyt

843

Holyrood .

42 HoHon

21. 1874

1st and 3rd Tuesdays

Oct

19. 18S0 1st and Srd Mondays.

Feb. 16. 1898 2nd Tuesdays

Oct.

Feb. 19. 1890 2nd Thursday

Feb. 16. 1887 2nd and 4tb Thursdays. .

Millbrook. .

281 HIU City .

...

Mar. 17, 1866 1st and 3rd Thursdays . .

Smithton. . .

1 Highland .

•881

Oct.

Hiawatha. .

86 Hiawatha ,

16, 1861 1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . .

iBt and Srd Thursdays

Feb. 20, 1889 1st and Srd Wednesdays.

Kansas. . .

HiattvUle

Herington

Feb. 21, 1912 1st and 8 Mondays

When Chartered

Hepler

Name of Lodge

•807

898 Hepler . . . .

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

Howard C. Ausemus 66746 Vance E. Donahue 404 S. Broadway 67449 Tames F. Comstock 743 S. Judson Ft. Scott 66701 Harold M. Erickson 308 Osage 66434 Paul E. Tyler 66035 Mitchell C. Hensley 214 S. West 67642 Dwight C. Martin 261 W. Fifth 67544 Vernon C. Gregg RR No. 1 66436 Terry Holland P.O. Box 277 67450 Phillip Berschauer 647 E. Wisconsin Russell 67665 Charles E. Maple 1677 1st Ave. 66439 Verlan Y. Dean P.O. Box 526, Eureka 67045 Sam L. Smith 67740 Jay B. Hewitt RR Mayetta 66509

Master*

For looation of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following directory.

Warren P. Armstrong 724 N. Carbon, Girard 66743 ^\'illiam H. Alward P.O. Box 71 67449 Charles. A. Gift RR No. 4, Box 5 7 Ft. Scott 66701 Warner Pape, Jr. Robinson 66532 Shelby Gilmore 66035 J. Emanuel White 105 E. Mulberry 67642 Alfred H. Jonas RR No. 2, Box 84 67544 Paul J. Ernst 832 Vermont 66436 Richard W. Shadduck P.O. Box 192 67450 Don L. Dicks P.O. Box 103 Enterprise 67441 Joseph D. Potter 212 W. 14th 66439 Lindsay S. Darrah Box 554 67349 Gayle C. Bainter Dresden 67635 Franklin H. Rose P.O. Box 8 66440

Secretaries

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Feb. 17, 19S8 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

Oct. 16. 1878 Every Thursday

Feb. 26. 1925 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Bassett

Reno

Hutchinson....

Oct. 19. 1871 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Feb. 20, 1884 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Jamestown. . . .

227 Jamsstown

S60 Jennings

BenEnr

Roger Sherman

•822 Kansas City .

•869 Kansas City .

1887 Armourdale. . . . Feb. 16, Ist and Srd Thursdays . .

•271 Kansas City .

Feb. 16, 1887 First Tiiiirsdays Feb. 19, 1890 2nd and 4th Thursdays . 1904 Feb. 17. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Oct 20, 1870 1st and Srd Saturdays. .

Delaware

• 96 Kansas City .

Kaw

Mar. 17, 1866 1st and Srd Fridays....

Wyandotte

t Kansas City .

•

•272 Kansas City .

Oct. 20. 1867 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Feb. 26. 1926 1st and Srd Thursdays. .

Johnson

441 Jobnaon

Union

Oct. 22. 1874 1st and 8rd Wednesdays

JeweU

II JeweU

7 Jnnetion City

Feb. 16. 188T 1st and 8rd Mondays. . .

282 Jetmore

•

Feb. 21, 1900 Ist and 8rd Mondays. . .

Alpha

....

Jennings

• 88 lola

107 Independoiea

Oct. 20. 1868 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . .

•44B Hutcbinson

Oct. 21, 1869 2nd and 4tb Mondays. .

Euron

Fortitude

•140 Ettteblnaon

Oct.

Pacific

17, 1860 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

Feb. 19. 1914 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

BuKoton

lola

...

•124 HuteUnson

72 HnroB

29 Humboldt

406 I Hncoton

Gary L. Porter 205 Washington 67951 James N. Broyles RR No. 2, Box 199A 66748 Glenn H. Chamberlin Everest 66424 Norman R. Byers 616 E. Lyon, Lyons 67554 J. George Atkins 729 E. 9th St. 67501 Rodney S. Wolcott 3002 Cornell Dr. 67501 Samuel D. Adams 1317 Irving 67301 Richard L. Strahl 201 S. Cottonwood 66749 Carl R. Trude 66948 Virgil R. Kump 67643 J o h n H. Neeley P.O. Box 233 67854 Leo V. Jacobs 66949 Lowell W. Jones 67855 William B. Gage 1215 Fair St. 66441 Robert W. Wallace 2617 N. 83rd St. 66109 Gerald A. Lough 2417 N. 82nd Terr. 66109 Durward J. Belt 4713 Park, Shawnee 66216 Claude Trent 117 N. 77th St. 66111 Leslie E. Holmes 5511 Pitkin 66106 Darrell Carr 3508 Wood 66102

William D. Lairmore P.O. Box 1065 67951 Jack I. M. Peterson 1215 Cherokee St. 66748 William E. Taylor Box 145, Everest 66424 Phil A. Webster 1510 Linda Lane 67501 Charles H. Chalfant Box 345 67501 Raymond L. Hutchinson 1015 E. 12th St. 67501 Harry E. Gorrell P.O. Box 215 67301 Walter C. Smith RR No. 1 66749 Donald B. Hanson 66948 LeRoy Brown 67643 Walter F. Stueckemann P.O. Box 307 67854 Robert j . Johnson 66949 Walter R. Smith Box 193 67855 Edward C. Verbeke P.O. Box 456 66441 Robert L. Rumford 728 Minnesota Ave. 66101 J. Charles Walje 2734 N. 75th Terr. 66109 Robert A. Webber 2015 S. 20th St. 66106 Finis V. Swender 6537 W. 49th St., Mission 66202 Wayne K. Ozias 3212 Willard 66106 Frank J. Amy 7839 Webster 66109

Medicine Valley

Emerald

Lane

Nine Mile.

Lamed. . .

Latham. . .

I>awrence.

I 289 I L^OcIn

Lane . . .

Lanainc

Lawmaa

I«T I Lurnod

T<th«m

SI9

401

...

LaHarpe

Lake City

280

LaCrsne

LaCrosie

126 LaHarp*

LaCrou* .

810

61 LaCyma

Cosmos

...

Kiowa

Ninneseali

278

. . Kineaid

• U Morlali

Kingman

210

....

West Gate.

Nanu of Lodge

I ITS I KinaUy

Ktneaid

Kanaaa City

Locatloa

SIS

•4t8

No.

Mas tars

Oct. 16, 1879 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . Wayne G. Rhorer 500 E. 9th 67547 Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Charles L. Helmley 319 N. 6th 67070 Feb. 19, 1890 2nd and 4th Thursdays Gary L. French 67548 Oct. 17, 1867 1st and Srd Mondays. . Charles Rhynerson 66040 Feb. 19, 1908 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. William Wilson I d a 66749 Feb. 18, 1886 2nd Tuesday Govan C. Mills 67071 Feb. 18, 1888 1st and Srd Tuesdays. Jerry S. Cole . 501 N. 12th St. Garden City 67846 Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Jerry Burgeon Osawatomie HR No. 1 66064 Loren L. Burnett Oct. 17, 1866 Ist and Srd Mondays. . . 313 Sherman Leavenworth 66048 Oct. 18. 1876 1st and Srd Wednesdays. Robert A. Sallee HH No. 2 67550 Feb. 20, 1918 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . Harley D. Gilbert 67072 Ralph J. Hess, Jr July 14, 1856 2nd Monday RR No. 3, Baldwin 66006

Donald K. Church P.O. Box 13568 Edwardsville 66113 Feb. 18. 18*1 1st and Srd Mondays. . . .Wilbur S. Louk 66039 Feb. 20, 1884 1st and Srd Wednesdays. Wilfred D. Wells 1501 N. Main 67068

Stated Communication

Feb. 28, 1S24 2nd and 4th Fridays.

ChartBTod

When

DiRBCTOaY OF LODGES—Continued For loeation ot Lodee Halls marked with * laa pace followins diractory. Sacratarlaa

Merle D. Smith, 118 E. 17th St. 67660 Emory G. Craft 67072 George W. Mole 3323 Iowa No. 210 66044

Earl L. Lombard RR No. 1 66042 Kenneth A. McCart P.O. Box 12 66043

John D. Howland 8917 W. 80th St. Overland Park 66204 L. Earl Dingus 66139 B>Ton E. Walker Kingman Game Area Penalosa 67121 Clair H. Penrod 116 W. 5th 67547 William E. Henry Box 81 67070 William B. Jefferis P.O. Box 563 67548 Dale Kinder P.O. Box 397 66040 William L. Shigley 66751 Jack S. Smith P.O. Box 54 67071 James W. Cole P.O. Box 222 67860

O O

....

10 I Lcavanworth

16, 18tT 2nd an4 4th Mondays..

' I Longton I

....

Lonston

Oct. 22, 1874 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

Corner Stone.... Feb. 22, 1881 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

264 Lotran

219 Little HiTsr

Feb. 21, 1912 1st and 3rd Tuesdays .

Feb. 19, 1886 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Thursdays

...

164 Lincoln

397 LindsboTS .

241 Llnwood . . .

Feb. 16, 1888 1st and Srd Mondays.

....

300 Liberal

Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Mondays.

Feb. 19, 1908 Ist and Srd Mondays.

....

340 I Leott

220 Ijewts

. ..

27 I LeRoy

Oct. 18, 1869 I s t and Srd Tuesdays.

Feb. ?.t. 1888 1st and Srd Thursdays

Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Thursdays

181 Lenora . . .

Feb. 17, 1921 2nd Tharsday

Feb. IB, 1888 1st and Srd Mondays. .

Feb.

Oct. 21. 18S8 I s t and 8rd Thursdays

22S I Leon

Lindsbors

Oak

Hiram

King Solomon. . .Oct. 16, 1867 2nd and 4th Thnrsdaya

Oct. 16. 187S 2nd and 4th Mondays.

....

Oct. 16, 1867 2nd Thamday

Leavenworth.... Mar. 17, 1866 1st and 8rd Mondays. .

...

186 Lenexa

420

I:Lecompton

162 ILebo

28T I Labaaoa

â&#x20AC;¢ 68 I LettTonworth

....

Z I Lisavenwortli

9 I LawTsnee John D. Marshall 1817 Illinois St. 66044 Harold W. Smith 415 Lawrence Ave.. 66048 Jack W. Woods 545 Eisenhower Rd. Lansing 66043 Edgar A. Harrison 717 Englewood Lansing 66043 Lyim Schwarz 66952 Evan L. Ellis RR No. 2 66856 John E. Harrell 66050 Herbert L. Hill RR No. 1, Paola 66071 Virgil E. Hager 67645 J. C. Kennelleg 67074 W. A. Hazelwood Box 362 66857 Merle L. Hatfield 206 S. 6th St. 67861 John T. Moore RR No. 1 67552 Jerry J. Weaver 1510 Carlton 67901 L. D. Hendrickson 218 W. Lost 67455 Alfred M. Moser 1200 W. Crawford Salina 67401 Harlan R. Humber 66052 Dennis E. Howell 910 S. Reed St. Lyons 67554 Bobby G. Stanton 67646 Austin Brasher Box 171 67352 Hubert L. Marler 122 Karen Lane Lansing 66043 Lloyd D. Bradley 66952 William S. Goodwin, Jr. Box 343 66856 T. Eldon Dark 66050 Glenn E. Blackburn 12902 W. 77th Terr. 66216 Myron G. Johnson 67645 Arle M. Kistler 67074 Omer L. Anthony Box 4 66857 William J. Yotter 314 W. "J" St 67861 William G. Updegrove, Jr. Box 86 67552 Herman Shorb 4 S. Clay 67901 Thomas W. Wilson RR No. 2 67455 Clifford A. Johnson Smolan 67479 Howard G. Jones Box 35 66052 Dan L. Brayton P.O. Box 172 67457 A. G. E. Cummings Box 334 67646 Roy D. Scott Box 192 67352

Clarence E. Kerns 1721 Vermont St. 66044 Jack L, Rogers 2717 S. 4th St. 66048 David W. Edwards 427 2nd Ave. 66048

> z a f o o

Hanhsttu

Mankato

Hapleton

....

...

....

Lyra

McLonth

2S6

McDonald

888

McCracfcen....

HeCnukon

Temple

Mayetta

Hayetta

Marysville

Centre

Eldora

Mankato

Lafayette

287 HeCnn*

898

• 91 MarysTiUe . . .

Uarlon

Madison

196

147

Macksville

871

Madison

Royal

102 L y o u

....

Euclid

101 Lyndon

...

BlueHUl

Peace

Name of Lodge

198 Lueaa

...

Location

248 Lonisbanx

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Contmued

Stated Communication

Feb. 19, 1886 2nd Thursday

Feb. 17. 1909 2nd an-' 4th Wednesdays.

Feb. 19, 188S 1st Tuesday

Feb. 19, 1908 1st and Srd Mondays .

Feb. 16, 1011 2nd and 4tb Thursdays. .

Oct. 20. 1870 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . . .

Oct. 21, 1874 1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . .

Oct. 17, 1860 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Feb. 16, 1882 Ist and Srd Wednesdays.

Oct. 18, 1869 1st and Srd Fridays

Feb. 17, 1881 Ist and Srd T u e s d a y w . . . .

Feb. 16, 1905 2nd and 4th M o v ^ a y s . . .

Feb. 21, 1896 1st and Srd Thursdays. . .

Oct 19, 1871 2nd and 4th Mondays . .

Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 8rd Thursdays. . .

Feb. 20. 1902 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . .

W^en Ronald C. Pope Box 8 66053 Larry D. Hickman 67648 Lester Arb 914 Jefferson 66451 Clarence Crawford Box 167 67554 Gary D. Seibert 67557 Warren W. Ireland P.O. Box 141 66860 Calvin A. Beck RR No. 1, Box 334 66502 Wesley C. Moore 66956 Henry O. Homan Devon 66730 Norman L. Bowers RR No. 1 66861 E. C. Kniesteadt RR No. 3 66508 Arvin H. Baker 1237 E. 36th St., Topeka 66605 Clifford B. Gilbert 67556 Joe M. Ritchal Box 258 66753 Richard R. Payne 67745 Evan L. Hoit RR No. 1 66054

Masters

For location of Lodee Halls marked with * sae pace foUowing directory.

James B. Sites Box 58 66053 Donald D. Hickman 67648 John E. Lane P.O. Box 244 664S1 Chester R. Gish Box 755 67554 LeRoy O. Neelly 67557 Ralph L. Osmundson RR No. 1 66860 Harold E. Colbert P.O. Box 763 G6B02 Duane Snyder 66956 Ora R. Coyan RR, Box 58, Redfield Forrest L. Smith Box 199 66861 Donald C. Morris P.O. Box 406 66508 Ralph R. Castor P.O. Box 83 66509 Walter E. Rogers 67556 Francis E. Kirkland Box 6 66753 Arlie G. Archer 67745 Kenneth H. Thompson RR No. 1 66054

Secretaries

66769

Feb. 19, 1885 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . .

Feb. 21. 1918 I s t and Srd Mondays. . .

Feb. 17. 1881 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Feb. 21. 1907 2nd Wednesday

Oct. 17. 1872 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Feb. 16. 189S 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

Meriden. . . .

Miltonvale. .

Minneapolis.

Minneola. . . .

Moline

Uaarmaton. . .

Morland....

Uound City.

Mount Hope.

Mulberry...

MuUinville. .

Mulvane. . . .

Munden

Mnseotah. . .

Karka

286

242

14S

481

267

246

414

288

261

199 MuUin^lUe

201

128

116

849 Narka

1, 1928 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

Oct 17, 1860 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . .

Feb. 22, 1917 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 19. 1886 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Mar.

Oct. 16. 1878 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 19. 1886 I s t and Srd Wednesdays

Feb. 19. 1886 1st and Srd Thursdays. .

Oct. 22, 1874 1st and Srd Thursdays. .

Melvern. . .

Feb. 16. 1887 1st and Srd Tuesdays..

Feb. 16. 1882 lat Thursday

Webb

276 Mead*

Oct. 18 1887 1st and Srd Wednesdays

77 Medicine Lods* .. Delta

McPherson.

172 MePhenon Ralph C. Walters 905 S. Walnut 67460 Otes A. Allison 67864 Charles S. Hartley 921 Locust 67104 Cloyd J. Casteel Box 173 66510 Jerry N. Thomas 2621 N.E. 39th St. Topeka 66617 Thomas K. Phelps 67466 James M. Sloan 1819 Lewis, Salina 67401 Gilbert C. Lankford 67865 Ray O. Sumner 67353 W. Glen Kunkel 66755 Gareth D. Poer 67650 Randall E. Dawson 66056 James D. Blubaugh RR No. 1, Burrton 67020 Harry A. Prettyman RR No. 1, Box 136 66756 Howard C. Kendall 67109 Sammy G. Milligan RR No. 2 67110 Eugene O. Peters Cuba 66940 Carl J. Blunt RR No. 1 66058 Olin Cossaart 66960 Wayne D. Hauck 67466 James P. Kay 708 Argyle 67467 Roy A. Irons 67865 Ira L. Thomas P.O. Box 245 67353 Lester F. Coles RR No. 1 66755 Leonard M. Paxson 67650 Ralph A. Peatman P.O. Box 293 66056 Frank F. VoUweider RR No. 2, Burrton 67020 G. Robert Barry P.O. Box 205 66756 Orville R. Morris 67109 Robert O. Sullivan 603 S. 4th 67110 John W. Kuchera 66959 Ralph E. Lassen Box 106 66058 Vearl O. HoUoway RR No. 1, Box 145 66960

William R. Leonard 705 S. Chest 67460 Kenneth L. Pemberton P.O. Box 691 67864 Robert L. Ott 108 W. 2nd 67104 Q a u d e O. Calkins RR No. 1 66510 John F. Berg RR No. 1 66512

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Newton

Olathe

• 19 OUtlM

Oketo

Mountain Slope. . Oct.

181 OberUa

25 Oketo

Oakley

211 Oaklar

Oct.

66757

66518

214 S. Buffalo

67749

Utica 67584 Donald R. King Whiting 66552 Gerald R. Butcher 317 Lakeshore Dr. 67114 1st and Srd T h a r a d a y a . . . . Guy L. Klatt RR No. 1 67561 2nd Thursday 67653 2nd and 4th Wedneedays. . 416 Sun St. 67654 2nd and 4tb T n e e d a y a . . . . 66060 2nd and 4th Tharadaya. . . 67118 1st and Srd Mondaya 67472 I s t and Srd Wednaadays. . P.O. Bo.\ 457 67748

66758

16 Century Parkway

H. L. Post Paradise 67658

Masters

18. 1859 2nd and 4th Tharadaya Clifford B. Tatham 701 N. Walker 66061 Except NOT. A Dee. I s t Thuraday only . . . .

Feb. 16. 1898

16, 1879

Feb. 20, 1895

Feb. 18, 1801

Oak Hill

8<4 1 Oak HUl

Feb. 20, 1888

Fefc. 18, 1886

Norwich

819 Noirwii*

Mount Zion

Feb. 20, 1889

26S Nortonrllle

Norcatur

16, 1871

17, 1872

Feb. 16, 1882

Oct.

Feb. 17, 1881

...

Nickerson

Newton

Polar Star

Walnut Valley. . Feb. 17. 1881 2nd and 4th T a e e d a y a . . . .

20. 1870 lat and Srd Monday a

199

817 Norcatur

4S 1 Nlckaraon

•142

ISO Netawaka

1>1 Ne»a City

Stated Communicatiaa

20. 1870 2nd and 4th Wadneadaya. .

Feb. 17, 1*10

Oct.

....

Natoma

When Cbmrtmrmd

82 Neoaho Fall*

....

Name of Lod(«

Oct.

Natoma

Locotion

Naodeaha

tso n

DIRECTORY OP LODGES—Continued

For location of Lodge EalU marked wHh * gee page following directory.

66516

66758

67068 67472 William Chapman 401 Maple 67748 Louis T. Moberly 211 N. Penn 67749 Uhl H. Totten 1404 Ann Street Marysville 66508 Oscar D. Smith 1505 W. Cedar 66061

Box 456 66060 Joie J. McCormick RR No. 2, Kingman

67653 Glenn L. Hathaway 314 N. Jones 67654

405 E . 4th St. 67114 1 . . Carl G. Hobbs RR No. 3, Hutchinson 67501

Box 86

67560

Box 173

William S. Workman 906 N. 1st 67651 David N. Lohr 418 N.. 6th 66757

Sacretariea

0«vresro

...

867

Plaini

Feb. 21. 1911 Ist and Srd Thursdays.

Oct. 16, 18Tt 1st Monday

Pittsburg. . .

Plains

Oct. 16, 18T* Ist Thursday

Phillipsburg.

•187 I PitUbarK

Feb. 22, 191T 1st and Srd Tuesdays. .

Perry

184 { PbUlipabnrK

Feb. 18, 18tl 1st and Srd Thursdays .

Oct. 21, 18(S 1st and Srd Mondays. .

1, 1928 1st and Srd Thursdays. . Except legal Holidays and Haundy Thursday Oct. 18, 1876 1st and Srd Mondays.. .

Mar.

Oct. 22 1874 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Dec. 20. 1864 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . .

Oct. 21, 1868 1st and Srd Tliursdays. .

416 I P a n r

Parker

Paola

Oxford

Overland Park.

Ridgeway

Ottawa

Adams

Oct. IS, 1868 I s t Thursday

Oct. 17, ISTS 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

Oakalooea

Oct. 21, 1875 2nd and 4th Thnrsdays.

Parsons

Paraone

•117

Parker .

Paola

Oxford .

841

•.87

16{

•486 lOrerland Park

62 Orarbroek

• 18 Ottawa

14 Oskaloaaa

...,

Oct. 18, 1865 1st and 0'-<l Thnrsdays.

Saqui

Osage Valley. .

160 I Oabom* . . .

24 I Osawatomie

Oct. 15, 1878 1st and 8rd Wednesdays

Signal

141 I Osase City

Feb. 17, 1881 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Oneida

Feb. 19, 1896 1st and trd Wednesdays

Onaira

188 I Onaca

328

66212

Jiick L. Dennett, Sr. . P.O. Box 254 67119 Clin R. Crellin RR No. 5 66071 Bruce A. Boydston . . . Centerville 66014 V. Vail Shipps 109 N. 14th 67357 Hugh L. Seetin 66073 Donald D. Weiser . . . Glade 67639 Robert C. Wilson . . . 603 W. Srd 66762 Warren F. Fox RR No. 1 67869

Gerald I. Childers 8709 W. 89th St.

Jolinie Grossnickle 66521 William R. Herrmann . . . . RR No. 1, Sabetha 66S34 Lawrence M. Stewart . . . . 601 EUinwood 66523 Gary E. Ford 917 Pacific 66064 Vernon R. Snider 115 N. 3rd 67473 David M. Pottorf Box 253 66066 Clarence A. Stroup 704 Michigan 67356 Herbert F. Guyett 531 S. Cherry 66067

Lawrence H. Peck P.O. Box 491 67119 Jimmie A. Duncan 210 N. Pearl 66071 Lester N. Land Centerville 66014 J. Eugene Thomasson 2315 Belmont 67357 James L. Abel 66073 Treacel A. Bennett 300 State St. 67661 R. J. Titterington Box 407 66762 Melvin F. Cook Box 251 67869

Gilter L. Wegner 66521 Raymond Russell 66522 Albert L. Lafferty RR No. 1 66523 Lsaac H. McMahon 425 15th St. 66064 Melvin G. Yamell P.O. Box 192 67473 Marlin A. Pottorf Box 253 66066 Arthur T. Sanders P.O. Box 3 67356 Clarence E. Rea 506 S. Poplar 66067 Gordon C. Hummel Box 141 66524 Paul E. Murphy 8845 Horton 66207

a r o o o n

> z

Feb. 16, 1906 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

McKinley

Kilwinning. . . .

Feb. 18, 1916 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

18, 18T6 1st and Srd Thursdays. .

Quinter

Farmers

270 Qnenomo .

410 I QnJntar

Randolph .

Rexf ord

Rexford

Oct. 21, 1874 2nd Mondays

Robinson

169 I Robinson

Oct. 21, 1876 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Sabetha

162 Sabetha

.. ..

Oct.

Russell

177 Bussell

17, 1878 Ist and Srd Tuesdays. . .

Feb. 22, 1888 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

17, 1872 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Oct.

ROSSTUI*

Walnut C i t y . . .

Hesperian

111

216 Rush Cantor

. . . .'

Feb. 18, 1892 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Ashlar

Feb. 26, 1925 1st and Srd Mondays. . .

Feb. 20, 1918 l8t and Srd Thursdays. .

844 RUey

442

Republic

166

128 Repnblle

Feb. 16, 1887 1st and Srd Saturdays. .

Qaenemo

884 Protection

Oct.

Feb. 19, 1890 1st and Srd Thursdays. .

Feb. 17, 1909 1st and Srd Thursdays. .

882 Preston

Protection

Pratt

Rob M o r r i s . . . .

•266

PlainTllle .

41 Pomona

290

Oct. 20. 1870 Ist and Srd Tuesdays. . .

1st and 8rd Mondays . .

Stated Communication

Eureka

When Chartered

88 Pleaaanton

Name of Lodf •

Feb. 15, 1888

Location

Paradiae

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES—Continued

William A. Strouse 506 S. Jefferson 67663 Frederick Laudan 66075 Lyle D. Johnston P.O. Box 284 66076 Sidney F. Weaver 1020 N. Jackson 67124 Orla L. Stalcup 67569 Larry R. Petty RR 67127 Loren W. Gray P.O. Box 22 66528 Ray W. Baker 67752 Gleed Gronquist Blue Rapids 66411 W. H. McClure, Jr 66964 Gary Hibbs 67753 Melvin D. Williams 1113 Wreath Ave. Manhattan 66502 Frank Hathaway 66532 Oscar J. McKinzie RR No. 8, Topeka 66604 Benton L. Williams Nekoma 67559 Rodney S. Gage 1023 Brooks 67665 Edwin R. Garber, Sr. , 66534

Masters

For location of Lodse Halls marked with * see page following directory. Secretaries

Robert M. Idol 66532 Charles G. Dayton Box 443 66533 Chester H. Pfenninger Nekoma 67559 Lyle W. Stambaiigh 104 S. Maple 67665 Joe E. Beyer 66534

Lester C. Lyon 307 S. Broadway 67663 Danny D. Goucher 66075 Walter Ottaway RR No. 4, Ottawa 66067 Van Doubek 624 School St. 67124 George B. Hartman 67569 Walter A. Tschanz 67127 Willis H. Kramer RR No. 1 66528 Orves Beeghly 67752 Ronald Peter 66554 Glenn W. Farlee 66964 Alonzo J. Ketchum Box 75 67753 Calvin E. Brims RR, BOX 81 66513

S M

H K

•13

SaffordTiUa

Lebanon

221

Ill

1867

15, 1878

16, 1878

Shawnee

Feb. 19. 1980

Feb. 16. 1882

SUver Lake

Feb. 18, 1891

Shawnee Mission . .

•888

Feb. 14, 1961

Shawnee Mission . . Old Mission

•IBS

• 84 Shawne* Ulsalon . . Ancient Form. . . Mar. 17, 1966

• 64

Sharon Sprins* . . . Sharon Springs. . Feb. 21, 1918

22, 1888

18, 1876

417

Feb

Oct.

Feb. 17. 1921

Oct.

. . Oct.

218

Selden

Vesper-Olive

Twin Grove

428

189

186

Feb. 16, 1887

Feb. 19, 1886

249

Feb. 22, 1888

Feb. 16, 1898

Feb. 19, 1896

Feb. 26, 1926

Oct.

Feb. 21. 1912

284

Scottsville

Scammon

SeottsTlll*

Vitsinla

Satanta

851

Satanto

SaffoirdviUe

S16 Savonbarc

446

• 60 Salina

89S

Gary E. Watts RR No. 3, Emporia 66801 Charles H. Case 420 E. Claffin 67401 Allen J. Edwards RR No. 2 67870 Larry D. Lindberg RR No. 1 66772 Larry D. Cox P.O. Box 73 66773 El Reno Sederlin 66966 Larry V. Litton Box 375, Holcomb 67851 Steven M. Motes 67477 Nelson G. Batdorf RR No. 1, Box 40 67361 Clarence E. Whittle 67135 Lawrence R. Foe RR, Box 99E, Hoxie 67740 Neil G. Smalley 507 Edwards 66538 Tames W. Weyrauch 67137 Wayne H. Woodmancy 67758 R. L. Tomlinson, Jr 2737 S. 51st St. Kansas City 66106 Herschel C. Dugan 812 Sunset, Olathe 66061

William R. Edie 718 W. 6th St., Emporia 66801 Jesse M. Ross 216 W. Republic 67401 Harvey L. Henderson Box 155 67870 George L. Leadstrom I s t and Srd Thursdays. . RR No. 1 66772 John H. Mussa lat and Srd Wednesdays RR No. 1, Weir 66781 Floyd 0 . Johnson 66966 Carl H. O'Hair Ist and Srd Thursdays. . Box 364 67871 Samuel W. Motes 2nd and 4th Wednesdays RR No. 2, Beloit 67420 Ernest R. Meadows P.O. Box 306 67361 Charles R. Harsin 67135 Stanser J. Amack 2nd and 4th Thursdays. 807 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749 1st and Srd Thursdays. . Charles A. Jermane 612 Main St. 66538 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . William H. Riggins 67137 1st and Srd Thursdays. Orie N. Ritter RR No. 2, Box 2B 67758 Robert L. Tharp 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . 6828 Melrose Lane Shawnee 66203 K, Maynard Ciurts Except July and Aug. 5236 Delmar Ave. Shawnee Mission 66205 I s t and Srd Mondays, . . Clyde O. Engle Robert J. White Except July, Auerust 5411 Lamar, Mi.ssion 66202 4114 W. 52nd Terr. 66205 and Sept. Srd Monday. C. Douglas Jackson Glenn H. Palmer 2nd and 4th Wednesdays . . 4515 Lloyd, Kansas City 66103 1308 Shawnee Ave. Kansas City 66105 1st and Srd Thursdays . . . . Harold E. Massek Gaylord G. Johnson 205 Center Dr. 66539 RR No. 1 66539 1st and 8rd Thursdays. .

75 > z

z o f o 0 0 w o

o»

1st and Srd Thursdays. . . 2nd and 4th Thursdaya. . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . . . Ist and Srd Wednesdays.

Feb. 19. 1886

Feb. 26, 1926

Oct. 18, 1887

Feb. 19, 1914

Stafford

Stanley

Sterling

St. Francis

Ionic

262

444

171

404

264

Santa Fe

Summerfield. . . . Feb. 19. 1896

812 Sabletta

864 Summarflnld

Feb. 17, 1881

Newahcuba

189

Ist and Srd Thursdays. . .

Feb. 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Pottawatomie. . . Feb. 16, 1882

Feb. 19, 1886

1st and Srd Hondaya. . . .

16. 1867

Oct.

66 Sprins Hill

Spring Hill

Ist and Srd Wedneadays.

Feb. 16, 1898

847

2nd and 4th Tueadaya. . .

lat and Srd Tueadaya. . . .

Ist and Srd Thursdsya. . .

Stated Communication

lat and Ird Thuradaya. . .

Oct. 21, 1876

19, 1871

Solomon City . . . Oct.

Haven

18, 1877

Feb. 22. 1888

When Chartarad

. . . . Western Star. . . Oct.

Sincerity

Name of Lodg*

Feb. 17, 1909

South Haven

Smith Center

Location

888

167

106

174

214

No.

DIRECTORY OF LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued

James L. Guipre 420 N. Campbell, Beloit Roy W. Lumpkin 66967 John W. Willey, HI 317 E. 7th St. 67480

Secretaries

RR No. 1, Box 47 Beattie 66406

67877 66541

114 S. Srd 67579 Harvey J. Stewart P.O. Box 802 67756 Jack D. Heam 218 S. Broadway 67576 610 Wahiut 66536 Lawrence B. Noble P.O. Box 88, Woodson Larry C. Phoenix RR 67877

67576

67756

67579

RR No. 1, Emmett 66422 Albert Salber 210 S. Oak, Stockton 67669

RR No. 2

P.O. Box 794

125 N. 6th

67140 Box 226 67140 Duane W. Brumbaugh Harry B. Leidigh 2409 Reeves, Dodge City 67801 67876 Howard Dixon 67142 67142 Keith W. Crouch Glenn F. Wiswell 506 S. Madison 66083 66083 John L. Rigg 220 N. Union 67578 P.O. Box 308 67578 Gary L. Knoche RR 1, Saiwell 66085 P.O. Box 114 66223

66967 John W Willey Jr. 218 E. 6th St. 67480

67478

Mastera

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see pasre following directory.

67675

67420

o w

*T3 W O

Albert Neese. .

Thayer

Henri

248 Tacamssh

149 Thayer

190 Tonganoxle

Golden Rule. . .

• 90 Topoka

Seabrook

•885 Topeka

Excelsior

115 Uniontown . . .

Valley Center.

Ulysfles

486 Ulysses

•864 Valley Centar

Troy

Turon

868 Turon

Horace

66 Troy

862 Tribune

Towanda

SO Towanda

. . ..

Woodson

121 Toronto

....

Siloam

•22B Topeka . . . .

....

Orient

• Bl Topeka . . . .

Topeka

Syracuse

809 Syraaue

...

Sylvia

891 I Sylvia

• 17 Topeka

Sylvan Grove. .

S69 I Sylvan GroTe

Jimmy Lawson 67481 Feb. 16, 1911 let and Srd Tuesdays.... Everett H. Geist Plovna 67568 R. Ochs Feb. 20. 1889 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . Larry . Box O 67878 Hall Feb. 11, 1948 Ist and Srd Thursdays. . . Cecil . RR No. 1 66542

Oct. 21. 1874 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . .David L. Osbom 66776 Feb. 17, 1881 1st and Srd Thursdays .... Ervel F. Cleaver RR No. 3 66086 Oct 18, 1859 let and Srd Wednesdays. . Martin M. Donaldson 432 Gage Ct. Circle 66606 Daniel Donaldson Oct. 16, 1867 1st and Srd Fridays 2524 Mission 66614 Oct. 20. 1870 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . .A. Ray Jeane 2437 Madeline Lane 66614 Feb. 20, 1884 1st and 3rd Thursdays... Barry A. Kramer 2225 W. 29th Terr. 66611 M. Dawson Mar. 18. 1957 2nd and 4th Tuesdays; . . Kenneth . P.O. Box 101 . Maple Hill 66507 Allen C. Sherman Oct. 17. 1872 1st and Srd Mondays RR No. 1, Virgil 66870 Feb. 16, 1888 2nd and 4th Wednesday. . Joe R. Thomas Box 104, Benton 67017 Veriland A. Beedy Feb. IB, 1898 2nd and 4th Mondays 67879 Norman L. Davies Oct. 16. 1867 P.O. Box 338 66087 Feb. 16, 1899 2nd and 4th Mondays.... John D. Long 67583 ; Mar. 1. 1028 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . Lavem W. Fox Box 83 67880 William L. Taylor Oct. 17 1872 66779 Glen R. Clopton Feb. 19, 1902 544 N. Meridian 67147

Feb. 16, 1899

Alfred E. Kester RR No. 1, Box 105 66777 Clarence Campbell Box 55, Benton 67017 Lawrence E. Abbott 67879 James B. Goss P.O. Box 121 66087 Orville E. Waters 67583 James F. Beveridge Box 491 67880 William V. Miller 66779 George W. Riggs 128 S. Cedar 67147

Delmar Vonada 67481 Ona G. Ellis 301 S. Park, Stafford 67578 Arland D. Cauthon Box 875 67878 Clarence H. Lyden 5900 N.W. Greenwood Dr. Topeka 66614 Ralph E. Studebaker Box 38 66776 John R. Williams Box 533 66086 David L. Recob 2300 W. 30th 66611 Robert M. Lingo 2300 W. 30th St. 66611 W. Richard Kendell 3443 N.E. Sherman Rd. 66617 Charles S. Baldry 1700 Grove 66606 Otis J. Hill, Jr. 1115 Tyler, Apt. No. 29 66612

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Wakefield

Walnat

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229

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White Cloud .

Oct. 21,

17.

Westmoreland

267

Feb.

Feb. 18,

Westmoreland.

WellsvlUe

SS6

WhiU City

Feb. 17,

WellsviUe

Wellington

S80 WWU City

Oct. 21.

Wellington...

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274

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Feb. IS.

Waverly

Black Diamond

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WaTfTly

21,

244

Oct.

....

Wathena

19,

Oct. 20,

Oct.

Oct. 21,

Feb. 20,

Feb. 21,

Feb. 16,

Masters

Raymond Fairbanks 66088 Myron D. Kidwell 904 Lane St., Topeka 66602 1882 1st and Srd Tuesdays.. . . Elvin V. Shubert Box 93, Ogalltih 67656 1912 1st and Srd Tuesdays. . . . Robert E. Kern 67487 1884 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . LeRoy Church 66780 1869 I s t and Srd Wednesdays. Norman C. Bliss 1003 Pine 66547 1871 2nd and 4th Thursdays. . John R. Bryant Except Dec 2nd Thur. only 301 W. 4th 66968 1870 1st and Srd Thursdays. . Lawrence R. Hull 66548 1868 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Roderick J. Holaday EJwood 66024 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays Jerry E. Fann RR 66871 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays. James D. Thompson RR No. 1, Cherokee 66724 1874 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . Robert W. Hartley 401 N. Blaine 67152 1898 1st and Srd Mondays. . . Cecil E. Bailey 66092 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays. . Bertivell C. Ross 2053 Judson St., Manhattan 66502 1909 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Leslie E. Comp RR No. 1 66872 Carl W. Taylor 66094 1869 2nd Monday

18, 1869 1st and Srd Wednesdays.

Stated Communication

Feb. 20, 1918 1st and Srd Wednesdays.

Oct.

When Chartered

Sutton

Frontier

Washington . .

86 WaterviUe . . .

104

Wamego

....

76 Wameso

Vulcan

Wakefield

WaKeeney....

Valley Falls. . .

Wakarusa

...

Name of Lodjfo

Location

WakuTDSa

Valley Palls .

No.

DIRECTORY OP LODOBS—Continued.

For location of Lodge Halls marked with • see page following directory.

George J. Scott Box 158 66872 Norris N. Loyd OC094

Ray H. Gray 66088 Larrv Kanipschroeder 4522 NE Indian Cr. Rd. 66617 Er\'in A. Morgan Box 155, Ogallah 67656 William E. Mason Box 96 67487 Harry C. J. Kennedy 66780 T. LeRoy Stewart 611 Vine 66547 Arthur A. Duston 237 W. 3rd 66968 Ernest E. Clark 66548 Vearl M. Webb Elwood 66024 Harry M. Snyder P.O. Box 112 66871 Melvin R. Jones Box 161 66781 Richard C. Read P.O. Box 1 67152 Jack Carrow 66092 Cloyde A. Lee 66549

Secretaries

19, 18T1 I s t and 3rd Mondays. . . .

2nd and 4th T u e s d a y s . . .

Winona

818

.. .

878 Zenda

Yates Center

47 I Xcnia

Winfidd

144

Wlndom . . . .

•110

276

Winchestar

WUgon

298

WU»«y

882

Stan Smart

GUead

Xenia

Wallace

Winfield

Windom

Jeff era on

Samaria

Wihey

17, 1872

16, 1887

Wednesday

Feb.

Oct.

17, 1866

21, 1907

16, 1878 2nd Wednesdays

1st and 3rd Wednesdays. .

l.st and 3rd Saturdays

....

1st and 3rd Thursdays . . ,

2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . . .

20, 1870 1st

Feb. 20. 1889 1st and 3rd Mondays

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Feb. 16, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. ,

Feb. 17, 1909 1st and 3rd Mondays

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Anchor

Feb. 20, 1884

WUIiamsbarK

2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . .

224

1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

1, 1923

Beetor G. Brown

Masonic Home. . Mar. 14, 1976

•488 Wldilta

Mar.

Feb. 12, 1968 1st and 3rd T u e s d a y s . . .

Feb. 20, 189S 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Feb. 16, 1944 2nd and 4th T h u r s d a y s . .

Oct.

Feb. 20, 1859

Mar. 15, 1968 1st and 3rd T h u r s d a y s . . .

Feb. 19, 1885 3rd Monday

•460 Wichita

Trinity

•818 Wichita

....

Albert Pike

North Star

•168 Wichita

•808 Wichita

Wichita

• 99 Wichita

....

Whiting

York

Sunflower

....

• 86 Wlehtte

• 67 Wichita

2S0 WhltlnK Duane E. Chick 66552 Dennis L. Morris 1 3 4 H E. 39th St. S. RR No. 2 Derby 67037 Robert A. Smith 726 N. Ash 67214 T. Max Mabry 4568 S. Sycamore 67217 Charles E. Marsolf 339 Meadowhaven 67209 Ward H. Johnson 3051 S. Bonn 67217 James B. DeBerry 1925 Mona Lane 67216 Fr.ink M. Trotter 4604 E. Mt. Vernon 67218 Dale A. Shields 1833 S. Volustia 67211 Orlin M. Milliken RR 66095 Monte L. Carl 66873 Darrell Thrasher 67490 C. James Bradshaw 66097 Ernest L. Smyres RR No. 1 67491 W. B. Wooldridge 1020 E. 9th St 67156 Roy A. Nickel 67764 Thomas C. Johnson Bronson 66716 Earl D. Huffman 709 E. Kansas 66783 Nelson Jacobs 67159 67203

W. Aubrey Rollins 320 Vi S. Broadway 67218 Lloyd D. Williams 220 W. 13th St. 67203 Donald L. Doll 1509 Lotus 67213 Woodrow W. Coleman 328 E. First St. 67202 Marion R. Sumner 1622 W. Pa%vnee 67213 Earl C. Hamlin 3755 E. Douglas 67218 Ralph E. Kvasnicka 401 S. Seneca St. 67213 Guy H. Bethell RR No. 1, Quenemo 66528 Kenneth Hutchinson Delaviin 66847 John J, Moeller 67490 Charles M. Fulton 66097 Charles L. Rostine Box 66, 67491 John B. Gould, Jr. P.O. Box 393 67156 Emerson D. Lahman RR No. 1 67764 William H. Taylor Bronson 66716 Carl F. Harder 201 S. Prairie 66783 James W. Jacobs 67159

Walton E. Priest 66552 Harry M. Aikin 726 N. Mt. Carmel

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PRaOEEDINGS OF T H E

March

LOCATION OF LODGE HALLS 2—«21 Delaware St. 66048 8—728 Minnesota Ave. 66101 S—6th & Kansas 66002 6—1001 Massachusetta St. 66044 7—722 % N. Washington S t 66441 8—16% Scott Ave. 66701 9—1001 Massachusetts St. 66044 10—421 Delaware St. 66048 12—428 Merchant St. 66801 16—20016 Lakin St. 67680 17—80th and McViear 66611 18—422 S. Main 66067 19—726 W. Park 66061 84—6161 Slater 66202 37—101 E. Miami Ave. 66071 38—8Vi N. Washington St. 66749 61—80th & McVicar 66611 5 4 — m i l Johnson Drive 66208 67—841 North Market St. 67214 60—336 S. Santa F e St. 67401 68—421 Delaware St. 66048 74—526% State St.—67010 86—320% S. Broadway 67202 90—901 W. Lyman Ave. 66608 91—1732 Center 66508 96—9677 Parallel 66109 9 7 — 1 2 4 H S. Main 67042 98—110 N.W. 3rd St. 67410 99—220 W. 13th St. 67203 102—131 W e s t Ninth St. 67887 103—102 N. Highland Ave. 66720 106—600% N. Main St. 67045 110—110 E. Eiehth St. 67156 117—102 N. 17th St. 67867 124—14th & Adams 67601

133—202 Sonth B St. 67066 187—128% W. Main St. 6788B 140—6% N. Walnut St. 67501 142—106 E. Broadway 67114 160—124 S. WashinEton 67162 158—5201 W. 76th St. 66208 168—212 N. West St. 67208 172—122 South Main St. 67460 187—6th & Pine Sta. 66762 196—11th & Main Sts. 67601 201—104% W. Main St. 67110 222—N. Central Ave. 67801 226—214 W. 14th St. 66612 2 4 6 — 4 0 3 % N. Main St. 67846 2 6 5 — 1 2 3 % S. Main St. 67124 271—1782% N. 25th St. 66102 272—803 N. 7th St. 66101 297—1016% Washineton St. 66787 303—328 E. First St. 67202 306—215 N. Franklin 67701 307—108 S. Broadway 67449 311—Kearney Ave. 66027 313—320% S. Broadway 67202 321—10th & Main Sts. 67385 322—1422 S. 30th St. 66106 331—124 N. Vine St. 67644 333—6161 Slater 66202 364—108% N. Ash St. 67147 365—9431 S. 63rd St. East—67087 369—2024 Quindaro Blvd. 66104 385 214 W. 14th St. 66612 433—3755 E. Douglas Ave. 67208 436—8109 Overland Park Drive 66204 438—25th & New Jersey Sts. 66102 445—14th & Adams 67601 460—101 S. Seneca St. 67218

1977-78

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S

255

DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS Year of Name and Lodffo Date of Service Membership Death 1856-59 Richard R. Rees, Leavenworth No. 2 11-19-1875 1860 George H. Fairchild, St. John No. 26 9-14-1898 1861-65 Jacob Saqui, Washington No. 5 6-14-1867 1866-67 Moses S. Adams, . King Solomon No. 10 12-25-1900 1868-70 John H. Brown, King Solomon No. 10 3-12-1893 1871-72 John M. Price, Washington No. 5 10-30-1900 1873-74 Owen A. Bassett, Acacia No. 9 7-19-1896 1875 Isaac B. Sharp, Wyandotte No. 3 6-21-1884 1876 Jacob D. Rush, Rising Sun No. 8 10-26-1904 1877 John Guthrie, Orient No. 51 7-1-1906 1878 Edwin D. Hillyer, Valley Falls No. 21 12-11-1892 1879-80 Joseph D. McCleverty, Rising sun No. 8 5-30-1904 1881-82 William Cowgill, Constellation No. 95 6-19-1889 1883 George S. Green, Lafayette No. 16 5-19-1905 1884 James Jay Buck, Emporia No. 12 9-04-1917 1885 Matthew M. Miller, Clay Center No. 134 11-29-1918 1886 Silas E. Sheldon, Topeka No. 17 4-19-1900 1887 Henry C. Cook, Adams No. 63 6-12-1898 1888 Watson M. Lamb, Sterling No. 171 8-13-1924 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893

Cemetery

Location

Mt. Muncie Mountain Grove

Leavenworth Bridgeport, Conn.

Mr. Vernon

Atchison

Canon City . . .Canon City, Colo. Mt. Muncie

Leavenworth

Oak Hill

Atchison

Oak Hill

Lawrence

Woodlawn

Kansas City, Ks.

Mt. Hope

San Diego, Calif.

Topeka Topeka Valley Falls Rose Hill Section ..Valley Falls Evergreen

Ft.

Scott

Fredonia

Sun Set

Manhattan

Maplewood

Emporia

Mt. Hope Lakeview

Topeka Cleveland, Ohio

Oswego Sunset Mem. Park

Oswego ..Hoquiam, Wash.

George C. Kenyon, Benevolent No. 98 4-13-1919 Evergreen Seattle, Wash. John C. Postlewaite, Lafayette No. 16 11-26-1910 Wallace '.Jewell Andrew M. Callahan, Topeka No. 17 7-13-1902 Topeka Topeka David B. Fuller, Fidelity No. 106 5-17-1915 Greenwood County Eureka William D. Thompson, Minneapolis No. 143 3-05-1903 Highland Minneapolis

256 Year of Service

1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E Name and Lod^e Membership

Date of Death

George W. Clark, Royal No. 192 3-31-1934 James H . McCall, Wichita No. 99 8-11-1925 Chiles C. Coleman, Clay Center No. 134 3-05-1911 William M. Shaver, Magnolia No. 231 7-06-1916 Maurice L. Stone, Wamego No. 75 5-23-1921 Henry C. Loomis, Winfield No. 110 10-14-1905 Charles J. Webb, Siloam No. 225 1-03-1928 Perry M. Hoisington, Magnolia No. 231 3-21-1933 Thomas E. Dewey, Benevolent N o . 98 6-09-1906 Bestor G. Brown, Siloam No. 225 7-10-1917 Thomas G. Fitch, Albert Pike N o . 303 3-12-1928 Samuel R. Peters, Newton No. 142 4-12-1910 Thomas L. Bond, J o h n H. Brown No. 216 7-29-1938 Edward W. Wellington, Ellsworth No. 146 2-18-1925 Henry F. Mason, Tyrian No. 246 5-04-1927 Fred Washbon, , H a r p e r No. 206 7-12-1914 Marion K. Brundage, Ellsworth No. 146 7-18-1936 Alex A. Sharp, L a m e d No. 167 12-06-1942 William E. Hutchison, Santa Fe No. 312 4-05-1952 Elrick C. Cole, Gt. Bend No. 15 2-04-1938 Charles H. Chandler, Orient No. 51 12-18-1917 William L. Burdick, Lawrence No. 6 6-11-1946 Giles H. Lamb, Gilead No. 144 11-19-1937 Charles E. Lobdell, L a m e d No. 167 1-29-1949 William I. Stuart, T r e y No. 55 11-27-1925

March

Cemetery

Fairlawn Highland Clay Center Mt. Hope

Location

Okla. City, Okla. Wichita Clay Center Topeka

Wamego City

Wamego

Union

Winfield

Nortonville

Greenwood

Newton

Abilene

Topeka Old Mission Mausoleum

Topeka Wichita

Greenwood

Newton

Gypsum Hill Ellsworth Mt.

Hope

Salina Ellsworth Topeka

Harper

Russell

Carlisle Valley View Gt. Bend City Bazaar

Carlisle, Penna. Garden City Great Bend Bazaar

Swan Point . . . .Providence, R . I . Yates Center Hanover Mt. Hope

Yates Center Hanover, N.J. Hiawatha

1977-78 Year of Service

1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1944 1945 1946

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S N a m e and Lodge Membership

Owen J. Wood, Siloam No. 225 Hugh P. Farrelly, Cedar No. 103 Ben S. Paulen, Constellation No. 95 John McCullagh, Galena No. 194 Richard E. Bird, Albert Pike No. 303 Elmer F. Strain, Orient No. 51 Charles A. Loucks, Emerald No. 289 John W. Nielson, St. John No. 113 Charles N. Fowler, Salina No. 60 Ferris M. Hill, Emporia No. 12 George F. Beezley, Girard No. 93 Jay B. Kirk, lola No. 38 J. Forrest Ayres, Greenleaf No. 232 John M. Kinkel, Reno No. 140 George O. Foster, Lawrence No. 6 Otto R. Souders, Wichita No. 99 James H. Wendorff, King Solomon No. 10 Charley B. Erskine, Preston No. 283 Henry S. Buzick Sylvan Grove No. 359 Claud F. Young, Rising Sun No. 8 Arthur H. Strickland, K a w No. 272 Roscoe E. Peterson, L a m e d No. 167 Cline C. Curtiss St. Thomas No. 306 James H. Trice, Delta No. 77 Harry D. Evans, Eureka No. 88 Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville No. 371

Date of Death

257

Cemetery

Location

10-18-1937 Topeka

Topeka

11-17-1926 Elmwood

Chanute

7-11-1961 Fredonia

Fredonia

12-06-1937 Mt. Hope

Webb City, Mo.

1-10-1955 Maple Grove

Wichita

10-05-1956 Mt. Hope (Abbey) 12-28-1960 Lakin 6-13-1943 Pleasant Hill Rose Lawn 4-24-1941 Mem. Park 6-17-1964 Maplewood 3-25-1964 Girard 7-18-1955 Highland 2-13-1961 Greenleaf City 3-09-1941 Maple Grove 10-03-1942 Oak Hill 1-21-1964 Maple Grove 6-07-1949 Mt. Muncie 6-01-1951 Cimarron 11-17-1975 Sylvan Grove 3-05-1968 Evergreen

Topeka Lakin Concordia Salina Emporia Girard lola Greenleaf Wichita Lawrence Wichita Leavenworth Cimarron Sylvan Grove Ft. Scott

9-29-1971 Highland Park . .Kansas City Ks. 2-05-1974 L a m e d

Lamed

9-18-1977 Beulah

Colby

6-08-1970 Highland

Medicine Lodge

5-16-1952 Pleasanton

Pleasanton

1-15-1965 Farmington

Macksville

258

Year of Service 1947 1948 1950 1951 1953 1955 1956 1962

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

Name and Lodge Membership James H. Stewart, Jr. Albert Pike No. 303 E. Glenn Robison, Hebron No. 314 Lynn R. Brodrick, Marysville No. 91 Clarence G. Nevins, St. Bernard No. 222 D. Bruce Newton, Albert Pike No. 303 Scott E. Kelsey, Topeka No. 17 Karl J. Baumgartner, Goodland No. 321 A r m a n d H. Bishop, Parsons No. 117

Date of Death

Cemetery

March

Location

9-18-1965 Maple Grove

Wichita

1-11-1964 Gridley

Gridley

1-29-1958 Marysville

Marysville

5-26-1961 Maple Grove

Dodge City

7-02-1966 Wichita Park

Wichita

4-15-1971 Topeka

Topeka

8-28-1973 Goodland 2-03-1968 Memorial Lawn

DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS J o h n A. Ferrell—died J u n e 21, 1922 B. Harold Groff—died October 28, 1950 Robert E. Ferguson—died May 7, 1970

Goodland Parsons

1977-78

GRAND LODGE O F K A N S A S

259

MARKING OF PAST GRAND MASTER GRAVES T h e following PGM Grave Markers have been Dedicated and Consecrated to the continuance of the Life and Spirit of R . ' . W.'- Robert E. Ferguson: Date of Dedication Year of Service

Name of Decedent Lodge

Date of Death

Location

May 14, 1977 Jay B. Kirk 7-18-1955 lola 1930 lola No. 38 Gerald L. Anderson as G M ; Norman L. Hall as D G M ; Robert J. Walker as G S W ; Harold Smith as G J W ; Walter C. Smith as G S ; and Joseph C. Littrell as GC. May 15, 1977 Edwin D. Hillyer 12-11-1892 Valley Falls 1878 Valley Falls No. 21 Gustav A. Kern as G M ; Keith Jackson as D G M ; Daryl M. Ford as G S W ; Harold D. Foley as G J W ; Ray H . Gray as G S ; and Ronald Diel as GC. May 15, 1977 Samuel G. Wiles 1-15-1965 Macksville 1946 Macksville No. 371 Harry K. Stites as G M ; Ed. LaVerne DeVore as D G M ; Carroll Fred as G S W ; Theodore Gingerich as G J W ; Leroy Neelly as G S ; and William P. Hudson as GC. May 18, 1977 Elrick C. Cole 2- 4-1938 Great Bend 1913 Great Bend No. 15 Robert E. Vohs as G M ; William A. Caughey as D G M ; James H. Nolte as G S W ; Floyd Anderson as G J W ; Don C. Heminger as G S ; and Kenneth W. Simpson as GC. May 21, 1977 Lynn Broderick 1-29-1958 Marysville 1950 Marysville No. 91 Robert D. Hughes as G M ; Joseph Reuter as D G M ; Everett Kniesteadt as G S W ; Melvin Strickler as G J W ; Don Morris as G S ; and Laurel Van Bibber as GC. May 21, 1977 Edward V. Wellington 2-18-1925 Ellsworth 1907 .Ellsworth No. 146 Karl W. Ernst as G M ; William D. Ringquist as D G M ; Robert L. Blackburn as G S W ; Cleo R. Rathbun as G J W ; Orville E. Brown as G S ; and Dennis D. Radiel as GC. May 21, 1977 Henry C. Loomis 10-14-1905 Winfield 1899 Winfield No. 110 Ben B. Boyles as G M ; Junior E. Nettrouer as D G M ; Walter C. Bailey as G S W ; Warren B. Woolridge as G J W ; John B. Gould, Jr., as G S ; and Richard L. Emerson as GC. May 21, 1977 Henry S. Buzick, Jr. 11-17-1975 Sylvan Grove 1938 Sylvan Grove No. 359 Joseph B. Detrixhe as G M ; Emerald Heller as D G M ; Jimmy Lawson as G S W ; Merrill Nielsen as G J W ; Delmar Vonada as G S ; and Paul Nielsen as GC. May 22, 1977 Fred Washbon 7-12-1914 Harper 1909 Harper No. 206 William C. Cooper as G M ; Donald L. Salters as D G M ; Clarence B. M i u p h y as G S W ; Wayne D. Price as G J W ; Ellis E. Beal as G S ; and Maurice J. Beard as GC. May 22, 1977 Giles Lamb 11-19-1937 YatesCenter 1916 Gilead No. 144 Clarence Birk as G M ; Donald E. Ward as D G M ; Earl Huffman as G S W ; Billy King as G J W ; Carl Haarder as G S ; and Conrad Swope as GC.

260 Date of Dedication Year of Service

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E Name of Decedent Lodge

March

Date of Death

Location

May 25, 1977 Andrew M. Callahan 7-13-1902 Topeka 1891 Topeka No. 17 Chester L. Gilbert as G M ; Richard D. Kelsey P G M ; as D G M ; Lloyd D. Cooper as G S W ; Virgil Waggoner as G J W ; David L. Recob as G S ; and Carl A. Carlson as G C . May 25, 1977 Hugh P. Farrelly 11-17-1926 Chanute 1920 Cedar No. 103 Lester F. Coles as G M ; Gene Johnson as D G M ; Charles Blanchard as G S W ; Billy Kelso as G J W ; J a y T. Klinginsmith as G S ; and Raymond Dutch as G C . May 26, 1977 Marion K. Brundage 7-18-1936 Russell 1910 Ellsworth No. 146 Arris M. Johnson as G M ; Walter A. Tegtmeyer as D G M ; Thomas J. Greenwood as G S W ; Mark N . Hood as G J W ; Douglas Hickman as G S ; and William Johnson, Jr., as GC. May 28, 1977 Clarence G. Nivens 5-26-1961 Dodge City 1950 St. Bernard No. 222 Lloyd D. Crall as GM; Jack B. Stairrett as D G M ; Eugene V. Beggs as G S W ; Lee W. Nichols as G J W ; Homer H . Jones as G S ; and Eiby O. Lollar as G C . May 28, 1977 E. Glenn Robison 1-11-1964 Gridley 1948 Hebron No. 314 Clarence Birk as GM; Vernon Birk as D G M ; Charles Roth as GSW; James Raaf as G J W ; Wayne Birk as G S ; and Harvey Raaf as GC. May 28, 1977 William I. Stuart 11-27-1925 Hiawatha 1918 Troy No. 55 Robert L. Guier as G M ; Virgil W. Begesse as D G M ; Ralph E. Winzer as G S W ; Larry D. Barnthson as G J W ; G. Thomas Van Bebber as G S ; and James B. Goss as GC. May 28, 1977 William D. Thompson 3-05-1903 Minneapolis 1893 Minneapolis No. 143 William D. Ringquist as G M ; Louis R. Slavick as D G M ; James M. Sloan as G S W ; David J. Daoust as G J W ; James P. Kay as G S ; and Raymond L. Baster as G C . J u n e 1, 1977 William CowgiU 6-19-1889 Fredonia 1881-1882 Constellation No. 95 Olice B. Williams a s G M ; Melburn C. Barnes as D G M ; Warren W. Stover as G S W ; Wayne F. Porter as G S ; and Bruce Remsbuerg as GC. J u n e 1, 1977 Henry F. Mason 5-24-1927 Topeka 1908 Tyrian No. 47 Robert G. Jackson as G M ; Raymond E. Stillwell as D G M ; William E. Bogue as G S W ; Halbert Horton as G J W ; Edward N . Pratt as G S ; and Clarence W. Little as GC. J u n e 1, 1977 Ben S. Paulen 7-11-1961 Fredonia 1921 Constellation No. 95 Olice B. Williams as G M ; Melburn C. Barnes as D G M ; Warren W. Stover as G S W ; Floyd Squire as G J W ; Wayne E. Porter as G S ; and Bruce Remsberg as GC. J u n e 1, 1977 Roscoe E. Peterson 2- 5-1974 L a m e d 1941 Larned No. 167 Dwight Burton as G M ; Robert Salle as G S W ; Richard King as G J W ; R. A. K i n g as G S ; and Earl O . Nelson as G C .

1977-78 Date of Dedication Year of Service

GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S Name of Decedent Lodge

261

Date of Death

Location

June 1, 1977 Maurice L. Stone 5-23-1921 Wamego 1898 Wamego No. 75 Don L. Dicks as G M ; Rex E. Lyne as D G M ; Robert E. Dreith as G S W ; G. Wayne Walker as G J W ; T. LeRoy Stewart as G S ; and E. E. Stockbrand as GC. June 1, 1977 Elmer F. Strain 10-05-1956 Topeka 1924 Orient No. 51 Robert G. Jackson as G M ; Raymond E. Stillwell as D G M ; William E. Bogue as G S W ; Halbert Horton as G J W ; Edward N. Pratt as G S ; and Bruce Remsberg as GC. Sept. 11, 1977 Henry C. Cook 6-12-1898 Oswego 1887 Adams No. 63 E. Jean Morley as G M ; Otis L. Domeny as D G M ; Clarence Stroup as G S W ; Larry Holtz as G J W ; Arthur T. Sanders as G S ; and Luther D. Richards as G C . Sept. 25, 1977 George S. Green 5-19-1905 Manhattan 1883 Lafayette No. 16 Robert E. Dreith as G M ; Roger L. Couchot as D G M ; Calvin A. Beck as G S W ; John D . Spangler as G J W ; Frank E. Root as G S ; and J. Chester Long as GC. Sept. 27, 1977 Charles J. Webb 1-03-1928 Nortonville 1900 Siloam No. 225 E. Eugene Puckett as G M ; Clarence E. Kerns as D G M ; George W. Mole as GSW; Herbert L. Jones as G J W ; Charles J. Christian as G S ; and Marion D. Smith as GC. Nov. 26, 1977 Joseph D. McCleverty 5-30-1904 Ft. Scott 1879-1880 Rising Sun No. 8 Addison C. Irby PGM, as G M ; Claude W. Norris as D G M ; Kenneth Simons as G S W ; Evart Odell as G J W ; Burton W. Russell as G S ; and James R. Stradley as GC. Nov. 26, 1977 Claude F. Young 3-05-1968 Ft. Scott 1939 Rising Sun No. 8 Addison C. Irby PGM, as G M ; Claude W. Norris as D G M ; Kenneth Simons as G S W ; Evart Odell as G J W ; Burton W. Russell as G S ; and James R. Stradley as GC. Jan. 16, 1978 Charles H. Chandler 12-18-1917 Bazaar 1914 Orient No. 51 Commodore Wood as G M ; Orville Caldwell as D G M ; Leonard Arnett as GSW; Kenneth Thomas as G J W ; Russell Schwilling as G S ; and Ralph K. Holdeman as GC. Feb. 26, 1978 J. Forrest Ayers 2-13-1961 Greenleaf 1931 Greenleaf No. 232 William F. Mcintosh, G M ; O. Dale Mack as D G M ; Robert Dreith as G S W ; Roland B. Richmond as G J W ; Arnold J. Heisterman as G S ; and Joseph B. Detrixhe as GC. April 15, 1978 Cline C. Curtiss 9-15-1977 Colby 1942 St. Thomas No. 306 F. Warren Starns as G M ; David E. Casey as D G M ; James L. Withers as GSW; Joseph F. Gertsberger, Jr., as G J W ; Clifford A. Ramsay as G S ; and Duane F . Dawes as G C .

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LIVING PAST GRAND M A S T E R S AND ADDRESSES 1965—Owen E. Hodgson 1934—James A. Gassier 660 Higsland Ave. Warren Hotel Salina 67401 McPherson 67460 1966—William E. Montgomery 1943—Charles S. McGinness 106 N. Main 608 Kansan Towers Syracuse 67878 100 E. 9th St. 1967—William E. Bradford Topeka 66612 707 Vine 1949—William H. Harrison Wamego 66457 10036 Lancaster Drive 1968—Thomas C. Raum, Jr. Sun City, Arizona 85351 71 Mission Road 1952—S. Allan Daugh'erty Wichita 67207 401 S. Seneca 1969—Carroll C. Arnett Wichita 67213 1906 Arlington 1954—Floyd S. Ecord El Dorado 67042 P.O. Box 188 1970—H. Jackson Staton P.O. Box 85 Burlington 66839 St. John 67576 1957—Richard L. Becker 1971—Robert D. Caplinger P.O. Box 483 R.F.D. 2 Coffeyville 67337 Effingham 66023 1 9 5 8 — E a r l R . Brown 1972—Richard D. Kelsey P.O. Box 397 R.F.D. 1 Plains 67869 Rossville 66533 C. Irby 1959- -Addison 1973—J. Fred Williamson 416 S. Judson 310 South Purdy Fort Scott 66701 Lyons 67554 1960- -Ray W. Kinzie 1974—Forrest D. Haggard Woodlawn Care Home 7600 West 75th St. Wichita 67207 Overland Park 66204 1961—John H . Murray 1975—Robert H. Arnold 1020 S. 4th St. P.O. Box 122 Leavenworth 66048 Alma 66401 1976—Ralph D. Walker 1963--Ben W. Graybill R.F.D. No. 1 P.O. Box 6 Sharon Springs 67758 Shawnee Mission 66201 1977—William F. Mcintosh 1964—Arthur C. Hodgson 421 Lane Box 666 Clay Center 67432 Lyons 67554 GRAND T R E A S U R E R S 1856-1857—Beverlin Beck 1857-1858—Isaac N. 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 1961-1968—Floyd A. Palmer 1968—William E. Montgomery

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GRAND SECRETARIES 1856-1857—C. T. Harrison 1929-1953—Elmer F. Strain 1857-1860—Charles Mundee 1954-1958—Arthur H. Strickland 1861-1870—Erasmus T. Carr 1959-1971—Charles S. McGinness 1871-1893—John H. Brown Interim Grand Secretary Interim Grand Secretary May 13-July 31, 1971 May 1, 1893-Feb. 22, 1894 —Ben W. Graybill —Matthew M. Miller 1971—Albert O. Arnold, Jr. 1894-1928—Albert K. Wilson 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 (Geargy), 1857; Leoti, 1878; Lindsborg, 1884; Lindsay (Friendship). 1868; Opolis, 1855; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927. LODGES 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; Owen A. Bassett No. 367, with Pittsburg No. 187, 1911; Bennington No. 180, 1944; Beaumont No. 439, with Joppa No. 223, 1937; Big Springs (Shawnee) No. 9„ 1867; Blaine No. 337, with Mestmoreland No. 257, 1894; Bluff City No. 313, 1897; Bluff City No. 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No. 190, 1937; Brookville No. 209, 1963; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato No. 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Burrton No. 182, with Halstead No. 46, 1969; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) No. 164, 1894; Chanute (King avid) No. 416, with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Charity No. 263, with Cosmos No. 278, 1977; Clifford (Whitewater No. 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1867; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 1879; Codell No. 418, with Paradise No. 290, Plainville, 1968; Corning No. 13, with Seneca No. 39, 1968; Coyville No. 57, 1955; Dearfield No. 432, with Lakin (Emerald) No. 289, 1965; 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) No. 20, 1863; Ebson (Salem) No. 228, 1939; .Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard No. 93, 1932; Fostoria No. 392 with Westmoreland No. 257, 1974; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892; Fort Scott (Rising Sun) No. 46, with Burbon No. 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Elpha) No. 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, 1878; Freeport No. 389, with Stohrville No. 368, 1971; Garfield No. 235, with Ashlar No. 344, 1972; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Gove City No. 302 and Grainfield No. 381. to form Gove County No. 302, 1965; Greeley No. 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Granda No. 53, name changed and lodge moved to Wetmore No. 53, 1883; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937; Grinnell No. 448 with Oakley No. 253, 1973; Halcyon No. 120 with Centre No. 147; Hamlin No. 185, with Hiawatha No. 35, 1975; Hanover (Star) No. 69, 1919; Havensville No. 34, with Onaga No. 188, 1964; Hiawatha (Tribune) No. 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1862; Ida No. 170, 1881; Highland No. 296 with Wakefield No. 396, 1977; Indianola No. 34, (later. Great L i g h t ) , 1887; Irving No. 112, with Blue Rapids No. 169, 1958; Isable No. 400, with Delta (Medicine Lodge) No. 77, 1973; Kanorado No. 443, with Goodland No. 321, 1960; Kensington No. 405, with Western Star No. 174,

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1973; Kickapoo (Potter) No. 4, with Easton No. 45, 1973; Kingsdown No. 447, with Bucklin (Grandview) No. 376, 1965; Kirwin No. 175, with Phillipsburg No. 184, 1967; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Landmark (Mound Valley) No. 218, with Altamont No. 69, 1973; 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 No. 170, with Frontier No. 104, 1962; Long Island No. 231, with Naphtali No. 310, 1976; Louisburg No. 180, 1894; Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Maple City No. 342, with Dexter No. 156, 1977; Maple Hill No. 370, with Alma No. 161, 1977; Marquette No. 353, with Lindsborg No. 397, 1967; Milan No. 255, with Argonia No. 285, 1968; M o n t a n a (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 43, 1875; Moundridge No. 346, with Galva No, 251, 1968; M t . Pleasant No. 58, 1888; Morrill No. 373, with Hamlin No. 185, 1969; Nemaha No. 13 (Corning), with Seneca No. 39, 1968; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (Changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Navada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; New Albany No. 81, with Constellation No. 95, 1973; 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; Olive No. 350, with Vesper No. 136, 1972; Olivet (Astra) No. 363, 1908; Osage Mission (Mission) No. 92, 1897; Osawatomie (Osage Valley) No. 24, 1 8 6 3 ; Ottawa No. 128, with Frankhn 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, 1971; Paris No. 22, 1 8 7 1 ; Piper No. 385 with Delaware No. 96„ 1937; Parkerville No. 168, with Dwight No. 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) No. 52, 1877; Piper No. 385, with Delaware No. 96, Pomona No. 138, 1 9 0 1 ; Potwin No. 228, with Tov/anda No. 30, 1969; Powhattan No. 363, with Hiawatha No. 35, 1971; Pretty Prairie No. 428, with Cable No. 299, 1967; Rosalia No. 434, with Leon ( J o p p a ) No. 223, 1961; Randall No. 304, with Jewell No. 11, 1966; 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; Scranton No. 407, with Carbondale No. 70, 1971; Seneca No. 39 1875; Severance No. 313, with Smithton No. 1, 1951; Shawnee No. 54, 1928 Smoky Valley No. 209, with Salina No. 60, 1967; Saltville No. 59 (Barnard) with Lincoln No. 154, 1973; Soldier No. 240, with Circleville No. 20, 1967 Springdale No. 152, 1887; Stanton No. 18, 1963; 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 H u r No. 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) No. 181, 1885; Twin Springs Lodge No. 61 changed to LaCygne Lodge No. 61„ and moved to LaCygne, 1870; Tyro No. 386, with Caney No. 324, 1966; U r b a n a No. 239, with Erie No. 76, 1969; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Vermillion No. 320, with Frankfort No. 67, 1968; Virginia City No. 34, wiht Grand Lodge of Montana, 1886; Waldron No. 377, with Anthony No. 200, 1957; Wallace No. 318 moved to Winona, 1 9 6 1 ; Walton No. 323, 1895; Westphalia (Avon) No. 305, with Delphian No. 44, 1963; Wetmore No. 53, with Polar Star No. 130, 1944; White W a t e r (Brainerd) No. 280, 1927; Whitewater No. 180, with Towanda No. 30, 1977; Wilmore No. 412, with Comanche No. 295, 1977; Winfield No. 98, with Adelphia No. 110, 1903.

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GRAND LODGES AND GRAND REPRESENTATIVES IN FRATERNAL RELATIONS WITH KANSAS Grand Secretary Robert M. Savage PO Box 6195 Montsomery 3G106 James M. King ARIZONA Masonic Temple 345 W. Monroe St. Phoenix S5003 Jack B. Donham ARKANSAS 700 Scott St. Little Rock 72201 Verne W. Hendrix CALIFORNIA Masonic Temple 1111 California St. San Francisco 94108 Dean C. Settle COLORADO 1130 P a n o r a m a Dr. Colo. Springs 80904 William Campbell CONNECTICUT PO Box S50 Wallingford 06492 James B. Kilvington DELAWARE 818 Market St. Wilmington 19801 William H. Minnick DISTRICT OF Masonic Temple COLUMBIA 801 13th St. N . W . Washington 20005 William A. Whitcomb FLORIDA PO Box 1020 Jacksonville 32201 Carl F . Lester, J r . GEORGIA 811 Mulberry St. Macon 31201 Gifford R. Shaffer IDAHO PO Box 1677 Boise 83701 Roy L. Wycoff ILLINOIS PO Box 110 Rushville 62681 Dwight L. Smith Masonic Temple Indianapolis 46204 Charles T. Jackson IOWA PO Box 279 Cedar Rapids 52406 J. C. McClanahan KENTUCKY 1000 S. 4th St. Louisville 40203 Delwin P. L a g u e n s LOUISIANA 1300 Masonic Temple New Orleans 70130 Peter C. Schmidt MAINE Masonic Temple Portland 04111 Stanley R. Uppercue MARYLAND Masonic Temple 225 N. Charles St. Baltimore 21201 Robert P. Beach MASSACHUSETTS 186 Tremont St. Boston 02111 State ALABAMA

Gr. Rep. Near O t h e r s Ency F . Yeilding 216 W. Irvine St. Florence 35630 Robert Henderson 3407 N . 24th Ave. Phoenix 85015

Gr. Rep. Near K a n s a s W. Nolan Artz 3139 S. Seneca Wichita 67217 William F . M c i n t o s h 421 Lane St. Clay Center 67432

William Glasscock 724 Scott St. Little Rock 72201 Burton O. Young 11 Wendy Lane Orinda 94556

A r t h u r M. Williams PO Box 15 Arkansas City 67005 Richard D. Kelsey RFD No. 1 Rossville 66533

Herschel P e r r y 705 S. Force L a m a r 81052 R. S. H a r r i s o n 100 High St. Bristol 06010 E. E a r l e Shivery 401 S. Board St. Middleton 19709 William B. Rohrman 3051 Idaho St. N.W. Washington 20016

J. Fred Williamson 310 S. P u r d y Lyons 67544 William T. Schlichter 403 Washington Clay Center 67432 Lyman H. Brown Plains 67869

Grant T. Glider 4 N.E. 11th St. Miami Shores 33153 J a m e s M. Head 7B14 Elliot Road Jonesboro 30235 Wayne W. Woodward 300 E v e r g r e e n Rd. E m m e t t 83617 John A. Lombardi 5554 Wilson Ave. Chicago 60630 Dale A. Anderson Clayton 46118

Ray W. Kinzie 1600 S. Woodlawn Wichita 67207 Ben B. Boyles 1817 W . 6th St. Coffeyville 67337 William J. Kirkham 210 S. Poplar Wichita 67211 D. E. Vochatzer, Sr. 7844 Orville St. Kansas City 66112 Earl R. Brown PO Box 397 Plains 67869 None

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William E. Bradford 707 Vine Wamego 66647

William L. Rice RFD No. 1 Versailles 40383 E. G. Fisher 120 Mound St. New Orleans 70124 Charles E . Briggs 21 Walpole St. Norwood MA 02062 Norman P. W a l t e r s 1001 Midleford Kd. Seaford, DE 19973

Joseph B. Detrixhe Ames 66931

Robert N. Alger 142 Lakeside Dr. Centerville 02G32

Vernon D. Martin 311 W. 8th St. Concordia 66901

Harry E. Crosswhite 512 Iowa St. Holton 66436 Cecil F . Drake 1911 Cherry Lees Summit, MO 64063 Paul E . Murphy 8845 Horton St. Overland Park 66207

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Grand Secretary Royce E . Curliss Masonic Temple 233 E. F u l t o n Grand Rapids 49503 Harvey R. Hanson MINNESOTA 200 E. P l a t o Blvd. St. Paul 55107 T. K. GriftU MISSISSIPPI PO Box 1030 Meridian 39301 Frank A . Arnold MISSOURI 713 Dix Road Jefferson City G5101 Donald W . Schenck MONTANA PO Box 1168 Helena 59601 Norris K. Lallman NEBRASKA 201 Masonic Temple Omaha 68102 Royal D. Crowell NEVADA 40 W. I s t St. Reno 89501 N E W H A M P S H I R E Robert H . Danelson PO Box 299 Concord 03301 Edward Rainey NEW JERSEY PO Box 544 Burlington 08016 â&#x20AC;¢ Ronald A . Brinkman N E W MEXICO PO Box 25004 Albuquerque 87125 Wendell K. W a l k e r N E W YORK 71 W. 23rd St. New York City 10010 NORTH CAROLINA Robert P . Dudley PO Box 6506 Raleigh 27628 State MICHIGAN

Gr. Rep. Near Others Royce E. Curliss Masonic Temple 233 E . Fulton Grand Rapids 49503 Samuel K. Dickinson 12 S. 5th St. West A u r o r a 55705 Charles H . Powell R F D No. 1 Box 114 V a r d a m a n 38878 J. Morgan Donelson Princeton 64673

Gr. Rep. Near Kansas Owen E . Hodffson 660 Highland Salina 67401

Sheldon Rediske Baker 59313

Kenneth N. Pomoroy 1175 CollinB St. Topeka 66604 James P . Browm 1209 Ridge Rd. Atchison 66002 H. Jackson Staton PO Box 86 St. J o h n 67576 Paschal W. Lundy Ness City 67560

Glenn F . Sperry P O Box 123 Clay C e n t e r 68939 L a r r y E. Wallace 2312 Kirk Ave. L a s Vegas 89101 William F . Lapan PO Box 374 School Enfield 03748 J u l i u s W. Lodgek 213 F e r n Ave. Collinswood 08108 N o t Used

Richard H. H a r t 124 Kendall Topeka 66606 Frank M . Yeoman PO Box 309 Kingman 67068 James A. Cassler Warren Hotel. McPherson 67460 Robert M. Riley 1888 A r m s t r o n g Kansas City 66102 None

Ralph C. Whitbeck 9071 W. 2nd St. New York City 10003 Joel J. F a u l k 334 Chillingworth L n Charlotte 28211

F . Warren Starng Winona 67764 Chester FuUerton 101 S. Main St. Medicine Lodge 67104

Paul L. B u r k h a r d t 201 14 Ave. N . Fargo 58102

Leland E. F e t t 2507 9th St. South F a r g o 58102

Arthur C. Hodgson PO Box 666 Lyons 67554

OHIO

Robert A . Hinshaw PO Box 629 Worthington 43085

J a m e s J. H a r b a g e 1120 Morning Dr. W o r t h i n g t o n 43085

John H. Murray 1020 S. 4th St. Lea7env/orth 66048

OKLAHOMA

James E . Gwinn PO Box 1019 Guthrie 73044

C. W. Reese PO Box 1019 G u t h r i e 73044

Basil C. Marhofer Ness City 67560

OREGON

Elvin E. Phillips PO Box 96 Forest Grove 97116

Karl L. Arney 276 Ranch Road North Bend 97459

Morgan J. Snyder 813 Blunt Clay Center 67482

PENNSYLVANIA

William A. Carpenter Masonic Temple 1 North Broad St. Philadelphia 19107

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RHODE ISLAND

Albert W . Abramson 2116 Broad St. Cronston 02905

G. H a r v e y Faulkner 10 Highland Rd. S a n d e r s t o w n 32874

Virgil W . Dobson PO Box 401 Sharon Springs 67758

P U E R T O RICO

S. Rodriguez P a g a n PO Box 8335 Santurce 00910 H. Dwight McAllister 1401 Senate St. Columbia 29201

Pedro Rojas GPO Box 1616 San J u a n 00936 J. Ray l>awkins ^ fi25 H a r r i n g t o n New Berrv 2Q108

Melburn C. Barnes 725 N. l o t h S t . Fredonia 66736 Chester L. Gilbert 3455 Huntoon Ave. Topeka 66604

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GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S Grand Secretary W a l t e r W. Johnson PO Box 468 Sioux Falls 57101 J o h n R. Stracener PO Box 24216 Nashville 37202 H a r v e y C. Byrd PO Box 446 Waco 76703 Marven H. Clayton 650 E. South Temple Salt Lake City 84102 Cecil R. Brown PO Box 443 Burlington 06401 John P . Stokes PO Box 27345 Richmond 23261 E d w a r d L. Bennett 47 St. Helena Ave. Tacoma 98402 J. B. Hollingsv/orth PO Box 2346 Charleston 25238 Doyn Inman 1123 N . Astor St. Milwaukee 53202 Marcus R. Nichols PO Box 459 Casper 82001

Gr. Rep. Near O t h e r s Gr. Rep. Near K a n s a s Carroll D. Harker William E. Mitchell PO Box 11 Plankinton 57368 McLouth 66054 C. T r a v i s Spencer W. R. P a t t o n , J r . PO Box 312 622 Vinton H u t c h i n s o n 67501 Erwin 37650 K. Maynard Curts W. B. Ball 6236 Delmar St. PO Box 12526 Shawnee Mission 66205 San Antonio 78212 Marion Rathmel Eric A. Bjorklund 2917 N. Artenian 916 S. 12th St. E. Wichita 67204 Salt Lake City 84105 J a m e s E. Zimmerman E a r l S. W r i g h t 1329 Kellara Ave. PO Box 620 Topeka 66616 Rutland 05701 Glenn L. Knapp John I*. Stokes 2747 Frances PO Box 27346 Leavenworth 66048 Richmond 23261 William E. Bogue Mark E. Anway 3120 Chelsea Dr. PO Box 1244 Topeka 66614 Bellineham 98225 Gerald L . Townsend Milton E. Brookman 6806 Mastin Ave. 606 Reynolds Ave. Shawnee Mission 66203 Princeton 24740 Robert D. Caplinger Carl W. SkooB R F D No. 2 3818 W. Helena St. Effingham 66023 Milwaukee 53209 None N o t Used

F O R E I G N G R A N D L O D G E S AND G R A N D R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S IN F R A T E R N A L R E L A T I O N S W I T H KANSAS Grand Secretary Gr. Rep. Near O t h e r s Frederick S. Bird M. P . Dunford 2532 Toronto Cr. 330 12th Ave. S W Calgary T2R 0 H 2 Calgary T2R OH2 Artiio D. Grosso E n r i q u e S. Draier Cangallo 1242 Cangallo 1242 Buenos Aires Buenos Aires R o b e r t Rosenbaum Friedrich H a a s A-lOlO Wiem 1 AlOlO Wien Dorotheergasse 12 Dorotheergasse 12 P i e r r e Clerbols Andre Franeola Rue Royale 215 Bte 2 Rue Royale 215 B t e 2 1030 Brussels 1030 Brussels

Gr. Rep. Near K a n s a s J a m e s O. F o s t e r 8434 Country Club PI Wichita 67208 Harold N . Nichols 1968 N . 32d St. K a n s a s City 66104 William B. Chapman Oakley 67748

BOLIVIA

P e d r o J o s e Laffuna P o s t a l No. 564 La Paz

Raul Q. Aramayo Postal 664 La Paz

Floran A. Rodgers P.O. Box 707 Wichita 67210

BRAZIL (Amazonas & Acre)

Sebastiao DaSilva Ave Joaquim Nabuco 1842, Claixa P o s t a l 1842, Caixa P o s t a l

V. A. Cavalcante Rau Major Facundo 1266 Fortaleza S. A.

Floyd A. Rosier 4323 Martin Kansas City 66102

BRAZIL (Babia) .

D. M. do Nancemento Rua Carlos Gomes 21 Salvador

Oswaldo Bello Biscaia Rua Carlos Gomes 21 Salvador

J a c k B. Stairett RR # 3 J e t m o r e 67854

BRAZIL (Brasilia)

E. R. Carreira Caixa Postal 1 1 1128, Brasilia

J. F . Pereira Caixa Postal 1 1 1128, Brasilia

Lewis C. Carter 411 S. Montana St. Holton 66436

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AUSTRIA

BELGIUM

David L. Recob PO Box 1217 Topeka 66601

268 Country BHAZHi (Ceara)

BRAZIL (Goias) . BRAZIL ( M a t o Grasso)

BRAZIL (Minas Gerais)

BRAZIL (Paraiba. ) BRAZIL (Parana)

BRAZIL (Piaui)

BRAZIL (Rio de J a n e i r o ) BRAZIL (Rio Grande do Sul) BRAZIL ( S a n t a Catarina)

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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E Grand Secretary C. Martins J u n i o r Masonic Temple Ave do Imperador 145/47, Ceara A. D. Filho Rua Oito 607-11 Caixa P o s t a l 332 74 000 Goiana-Goias M. D. Carmo Caixa P o s t a l 611 Campo Grande Mato Gasso M. Meyerewicz Rua Visconde do Rio das Velhas 57, A p t o 304, 30000 Belo Horizonte J. M. Leite Rua Antonio Habelo 81, Miramar, J o a o Pessoa, Paraiba A. A. J a n s s o n Rua Visconde do Rio Branco 1485C/3, Caixa P o s t a l 1363, Curitiba, Parana F. D. A r r u d a Caixa P o s t a l 10 Teresina, 64000, Piaui J. P. D. Riberio Caixa P o s t a l 122 Rio de Janeiro Kurt M. H a u s e r Caixa P o s t a l 683 Porto Alegre P . J. Burger P.O. Box D-33 88000 Floriaopolis, Santa C a t a r i n a E. Seigenemartin P.O. Box 8348 01000 Sao Paulo David M. Taylor 1495 W . 8th Ave Vancouver V6H1C9 John A. Irvine PO Box 217 Hamilton L8N3C9 O. P. Henriquez Masonic Temple Marcoleta 659 Casilla Postal 2867 George W. Chen 10 Lane 201 Chang-An E a s t Rd. Sec. 2, Taipei 104 EOC Adiel V a s q u e z - F r a n c o Ave 7a No. 6-77, Postbox 26-595 Santander Rodolfo T. Sanchez P.O. Box 10060 San J o s e

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March Gr. Rep. Near K a n s a s

Alfredo R. Scares Manaus S. A.

N a t h a n C. Hibbs 5841 W . Rocking Cr. Tucson, AZ 85713

G. A. Carvalho Rua Oito 607-11 Caixa -Postal 22 74000 Goiana-Goias

Benny L. Holloway R.F.D. # 1 N a r k a 66960 J. W a y n e Pipkin P.O. Box 488 Cheney 67025

Luiz S. De Fario 908 Ave Alfonso Pena Belo Horizonte

Richard L. Becker P.O. Box 483 Coffeyville 67337

Severino M. Paiva Box 1 Joao Pessoa Paraiba Elpidio Silva Rua Visconde do Rio Branco, 1485C/3, Caixa Postal 1363, Curitiba, Parana S. X. Goncalves Caixa P o s t a l 10 Teresina, 64000, Piaui H. L. Belmino Caixa Postal 122 Rio de Janeiro K u r t M. H a u s e r Caixa P o s t a l 683 P o r t o Alegre Marcos A. VonBathen Caixa Postal 380 Lages

L a r r y L. Algott R.F.D. # 4 M a n h a t t a n 66502 Floyd Coffman W. 15th St., Courthouse Ottawa 66067

Clayton J. Connell R.F.D. # 3 Fall River 67047 Carrol R. Dean 626 Phillips Salina 67401 Harold 0 . Swope Y a t e s Center 66783 J o h n L. Heckert 218 Maple St. Ottawa 66067

Orfeo P. Sobrinho P.O. Box 8348 01000 Sao Paulo F r e d Tomlinson STE 208 2780 Spencer Road, Victoria Alan Broughton 20 Soulson Ave. Sault St. Marie J. P . de Leon-Chavez Casila Postal 284 Vina del Mar

E u g e n e E. Carlson P.O. Box 1213 El Dorado 67042 W. E . Montgomery 106 N . Main S t S y r a c u s e 67878 Richard D. Overton 6937 Grandview Merriam 66204 Walter H Berger Scandia 66966

Jorgen B. Schroeder Shin Lin P.O. Box 28Taipei I H R.O.C.

Oscar D Smith 1505 W. Cedar Olathe 66061

Armando F u e n t e s Ave 7a No. 6-77 Postbox 25-595 Santander Jorge Herrera P.O. Box 14 Alajuela

Alfred D. VanTries 6649 Lowell Dr. Shawnee Mission 66204 Ralph D . Walker R.F.D. Â» 1 Sharon Springs 67758

1977-78 Country CUUA DENMARK

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ECUADOR

E L SALVADOR

ENGLAND

FINLAND

FRANCE ( N a t ' l Grand Lodge)

GERMANY

OREJEOE

GUATEMALA

HONDURAS

ICELAND

INDIA

IRAN

IRELAND

ISRAEL

ITALY (Grand Orient)

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GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S Grand Secretary Relations Suspended. Eigil Hanberg Masonic Temple 23 Blegdamsvej DK2100 Copenhagen Rafael A. Parahoy G. Arzobispo Portes 554 Esquiana Las Carreras, Santo Domingo C. R. Moscoso P.O. Box 932 Guayaquil H. C. Rodriguez 8a Avenida Sur No. 126 San Salvador J a m e s W . Stubbs Freemasons Hall Gt. Qneens S t r e e t London, W.C. 2

Gr. Rep. Near Others W. G. Krough-Poulsen 23 Blegdamsvej DK2100 Copenhagen

Gr. Rep. Near K a n s a s John E. Stover P.O. Box 16 Cawker City 67430 Billy J , Beaver 3 Wycklow Overland Park 66207

Addison C. Irby 416 S. Judson F t . Scott 66701 John A. Showalter 303 Poplar Halstead 67056 S. Allan D a u g h e r t y George T. Kelway 401 S. Seneca St. Anns Milford Haven, Prembrokeshire Wichita 67213

Carlos Cucalon P.O. Box 932 Guayaquil

P a a v o Heikkila Kasarmikatu 16D 00130 Helsinki 13 Yves Trestournel t)5 Blvd. Fiineaii 92200 Neuilly Sur-Seine

Holger Liinpaa R a u h a n k a t u 6A Helsinki

Richard L. P o r t e r 724 Roosevelt Wichita 67218 Leo J. Schisler P.O. Box 393 Goodland 67736

Gerd Honisch 1 Berlin 31 E m s e r Str 12-13 Christos Rizopoulos 19 Archernon St. Athens 109 Lauro A. Rivera F . 9a Ave 3-65, Zona 1, Apartado Postal No. 34, Guatemala City A. V. Cisneros PO Box 336 Tegucigalpa J o n Skulason Frimurrarrarglan a Island, B o r g a r t u n 4, Reyk.iavik C. D. Natarajan Freemasons Halt J a n p a t h PO 681 New Delhi 110001 E. H. Daftarian PO Box 11-1777 Tehran J . O. H a r t e Freemasons Hall 17 Molesworth St. Dublin 2 Samuel Ben-Zvi PO Box 33206 Tel-Aviv

Gerd Honisch 1 Berlin 31 E m s e r S t r 12-13 A. Kofiniotis 26 Skoufa St. Athens 136 H. E. Solorzano 9a Ave 3-65, Zona 1, A p a r t a d o P o s t a l No. 34, Guatemala City Rene S a g a s t u m e P.O. Box 336 Tegucigalpa T. Bernardsson Frimurrarrarglan a Island, B o r g a r t u n 4, Reykjavik M. Rajagoplan 5A-147 Mount Road Madras 6

Albert O. Arnold, J r . P.O. Box 1217 Topeka 66601 A. Franklin Baldwin R.F.D. # 1 , Box 34 F o n t a n a 66026 Webster T. Bolin 309 S.E. 3rd St. Newton 67114

Mohammad H . Afghami P.O. Box 11-1777 Tehran N o r m a n A. Peilow F r e e m a s o n s Hall 17 Molesworth St. Dublin 2 Aaron Rosenfeld Haifa

Louis E . Kresin 2305 N. 45th St. Kansas City 66104 Robert G. Jackson P.O. Box 4214 Topeka 66604

Spartaco Mennini Via Giustiniani 5 Roma

Arrigo Orsi Via Letizia 4 Milano

Harvey L. H e n d e r s o n S a t a n t a 67870 H. H u b e r t Tuller 1038 Hilltop Lawrence 66044 . Lester E. McConnell 712 N. 11th St. Independence 67301

F o r r e s t D. H a g g a r d 7600 W. 75th St. Overland Park 66204 L. Eldon Gideon R.F.D. #6 Topeka 66608

270 Country JAPAN

LUXEMBOURG

MANITOBA

MEXICO (Baja California) MEXICO (Campeche) MEXICO (Cosmos)

MEXICO (Del Pacifico) MEXICO ( N u e v o Leon) MEXICO (San Luis Potoai) MEXICO (Tamaulipas)

PROCEEDINGS OF T H E Grand Secretary Floyd J . Robertson Mori Bldg. No. 6 3rd Ploor, 6-8, Toranomon, 3 Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106 Prosper Schroeder 119 A v e G-Diderich Luxembourg .Tohn L . R a n k i n 420 Croydon Winnipeg R3LON8 Fernando C, Castro Apartado P o s t a l 57, Tecate Omar C. Olivera Apartado P o s t a l No. 17, Campeche Jesus L. A. Calle Apartado P o s t a l No. 171, Libertad No. 1004, Chihauhau Inocencio H. Verdugo Apartado Postal No. 20, Guaymas, Sonora

March

Cr. Rep. Near Others Gr. Rep. Near K a n s a s K a t s u m i Inaba Carroll C. A m e t t 2-11 Kureiwa-Cho 1906 Arlington Misasaki, Yamashina El Dorado 67042 -ku, Kyoto, 607 Roland Lacaf 40 E s p a n a d e Diekirch, Luxemborg L. E. O s t r a n d e r S t e . 411 E a s t Tower Winnipeg R3T3N8

E d u a r d o V. Loya A p a r t a d o Postal No. 171, Libertad No. 1004, Chihauhau

William J. Yotter Drawer C Leoti 67861 Ralph E . Wilson 3400 J a m e s St. Topeka 66614 Chester T. Kelsey 3509 H u n t o o n Topeka 66614 James W. Robbins 3218 Willard Kansas City 66106 Carl A. Carlson 2020 W a s h b u r n St. Topeka 66604 Wilbur W. R o t h e 641 Morningside Dr. Salina 67401

F. A. C. Eguia Fidel C. Mireles Thomas L. F r a n c i s Apartado P o s t a l No. 309Apartado P o s t a l No. 809 2039 S. Estelle St. Wichita 67211 Monterrey Monterrey Damon M. Grimes Jose M. Alfaro Anselmo S. Garza Apartado P o s t a l No. R.F.D. #4 Aparta<jo P o s t a l No. 104. San Luis Potosi Paola 66701 104, San Luis Potosi H. T. Solis Gerald L. Anderson Reuben A. Martinez Apartado P o s t a l No. 1000 Dewey M a t a Moros 419, Tampico Galena 66739

MEXICO (York) .

Mino Covo Apartado P o s t a l No. 1986, York, Mexico D.F.

Frederico Von Son Calle Morena 406 York, Mexico 12, D.F.

NETHERLANDS

E. A. Boerenbeker 221FIuwelen B u r g w a l Tlie H a g u e

F o r r e s t B. Croll G. Tanis 2711 Wood V a n Kebwich V e r s s c h u u r l a a n 25-510, Kansas City 66104 Groningen

Ben W. GraybUl P.O. Box 6 Shawnee Mission 66201

N E W BRUNSWICK T. Giles Allan P.O. Box 6430 St. J o h n E2L4R8

F r e d S. P . Haycock 109 Beaverbrook Ave. St. John E 2 K 2 W B

Clarence W. Sills Parker 66072

NEW SOUTH WALES

R. G. Connon PO Box A-269 Sydney South 2000

A. A. Kennedy 13 Middle Harbor Rd. Linfield E a s t 2020

Durward C. Danielson 223 W e s t 14th St. Manhattan 66502

N E W ZEALAND

P . J. Oliver PO Box 64S9 Wellington 1

A. R. W h i t e 27 Little John St. Hillsboro. Auckland 4

Floyd S. Ecord P.O. Box 188 Burlington 66839

NICARAGUA

Greg A. Tapla PO Box 102 Managua

A. G. L a r g a e s p a d a P.O. Box 102 Managua

Don C. H e m i n g e r P.O. Box 613 Great Bend 67530

NORWAY

Sverre Krokaas Freemasons Hall Nedre Vollgate 19 Oslo 1

F r o y s t e i n Halvorsen I v a r Aagens vie 26 Vinderen Pr, Oslo

Roger C. Ward 6816 W. 100th St. Shawnee Mission 66212

NOVA SCOTIA

Harold F. Sipprell PO Box 214 Halifax B3J2M4

I r a B. Lohnes Box 65 Windsor

Thurman D. Miller P.O. Box 208 Mound City 66056

1977-78 Country PANAMA

PERU

PHILIPPINE ISLANDS PRINCE E D WARD IS1.AND

QUEBEC QUEENSLAND

SASKATCHEWAN

SCOTLAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA

SWEDEN

SWITZERLAND (Alpina) TASMANIA

TURKEY

VENEZUELA

VICTORIA

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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271

Grand Secretary Juan B. Barrera FO Box 84 Panama City Luis Panesi Templo Masonico Washingrton No. 1126 Apartado 587, Lima Esteban Munarriz 1440 San Marcelino Manila E. C. McMillan Masonic Temple P.O. Box 337 Charlottetown P.E.L W. G. Parker 2295 Sa. Mark St. Montreal 26 E. E. DunninfiT Box 224 G.P.O. Brisbane E. A. Snell Masonic Temple 1930 Lome St. Resrina E. Stuart Falconer 96 Georee St. Edinburgh 2 J. H. R. Garde Freemasons Hall North Terrace Adelaide 6000 Kjell Edstrom 48 Stockholm 111 Balsieholms^atan

Gr. Rep. Near Otheri S. Rios-Mendez PO Box 84 Panama City Carlos Valasquez Washington 1126/ 24 5640 Apartado No. 587, Lima Victoria C. Daroya 1140 San Marcelino Manila

Gr. Rep. Near Knnsaa James E. Taylor Sharon Springs 67768

Henry N. Birch Port Hill Northam R.R.

Kenneth W. Sherve 2193 Bella Vista Wichita 67203

K. W. Aldridee 12487 Graneer St. Pierre Fonds 920 J. F. Stephenson Box 675 KGPO Brisbane W. J. Oliver LeBret

Thomas C. Raum, Jr. 71 Mission Rd. Wichita 67203 O. Dale Mack Linn 66953

Herman Neukomm Burgasse 30 301g Berne M. P. R. Rex Masonic Temple 44 Harrington St. Hobart Ziya Umur Masonic Hall Nuruziya Sokak 26 Beyoglue, Istanbul F. E. Quinones Templo Masonico Apartado 927, Caracas Garnet W. Jackson Masonic Center 300 Albert St. East Melbourne 3002 B. M. W. Bridgeman PO Box G016 Perth, Hays St. E a s t GOOO

Woodrow W. Coleman 328 E. 1st St. Wichita 67202 James H. Trice, Jr. Medicine Lodge 67104

Alvin E. Hauserman 615 W. 7th St. Junction City 66441

Alastaire N. Russell 34 Rose Ave.Elfirin, Morayshire L. H. Ferrar 24 Mineara Ave. Stoneyfell

Robert H. Arnold P.O. Box 122 Alma 66401 Conrad F. Johnson 217 S. 12th St. Sabetha 66634

Torsten Hanstrom Wittstockssratan 9 Stockholm

George Gustafson 414 McBratney Clay Center 67482

Jean C. Huget Alt Landstr 109 CH-8803 Ruchlikon H. B. Fowler 20 Delemere Crescent Launceston

James W. Cleland Wakeeney 67672

Safa Dimken Masonic Hall Nuruziya Sokak 25 Beyoglue, Istanbul N. G. Baptista Apartado 927, Caracas

William E. Cook 5001 W. 6Srd Terr. Shawnee Mission 6,6202

J. S. Shilliday Masonic Center 300 Albert St. East Melbourne 3002 George C. Kinsman 67 Wasley St. North Perth

Charles D. Gallipeau 2627 N. 43rd St. Kansas City 66104

James L. Withers Star Route Sharon Springs 67768 Lazarus Loeb 216 Pine Leavenworth 66048 Charles S. McGinness 608 Kansan Towers 100 E. 9th St. Topeka 66612

"Grand Jurisdictions listed are asked to send address corrections if incorrectly listed."

272

PRacEEDiNGS OF THE

March

GRAND LODGE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 1978 - 1979 C h a r t e r e d Lodges and Lodges U.D. Lloyd D. Williams, C h a i r m a n — W i c h i t a No. 99—2625 Classen, Wichita 67216 L a r r y E. Swanson—Crescent No. 133—RR # 3 , Arkansas City 67005 Marvin D. Flinn—Cable No. 299—3013 North Elm, Hutchinson 67501 H u r l b u t K. Graves—St. Francis No. 404—St. lYancis 67756 Benny L. Holloway—Narka No. 349—RR # 1 , N a r k a 665060 C h u r c h - L o d g e s Relations Andrew E. Olson, Chairman—Dwight No. 374—Dwight 66849 W. Aubrey Rollins—Sunflower No. 86—3610 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita 67218 Gene L. H a g e r — B e s t o r G. Brown No. 433—2933 Ida, Wichita 67216 Correspondence i Thomas C. Ryther, Chairman—Acacia Lodge No. 9, 1400 Lilac Lane, # 2 0 2 — L a w r e n c e 66044 Clarence E. Kerns, Acacia No. 9, 1721 Vermont, Lawrence 66044 Credentials P a u l E. Ferrell, Chairman—Orient No. 51—1910 S.E. 37th, Topeka 66605 J o h n J. Ryan—Oarbondale No. 7 0 — Carbondale 66414 Raymond Stillwell—Orient No. 51—110 N o r t h Kendall, Topeka 66606 Maurice C. H e a r n — K i n g Solomon No. 10—212 Columbia, Leavenworth 66048 Finance Ralph D. Walker, Chairman—RR # 1 , Sharon Springs 67758 Ben B. Boyles—Keystone No. 102—1817 W. 6th, Coffeyville 67337 O. D. Mack—Greenleaf No. 232—P.O. Drawer 304, Linn 66953 Melvin M. H e i d e m a n — K e y s t o n e No. 102—711 W . 2nd, Coffeyville 67337 C. M. Geis—Circleville No. 20—Circleville 66416 Foreign Relations F o r r e s t D. Haggard, Chairman—Ancient F o r m No. 34—7600 W e s t 75th St., Overland P a r k 66204 Gerald L. Anderson—Galena No. 194—1000 Dewey, Galena 66739 Ben W. Graybill—Old Mission No. 153—P.O. Box 6, Shawnee Mission 66201 G r a n d Lodge Communication Chester T. Kelsey, Chairman—Lake Lodge No. 50—3509 Huntoon, Topeka 66604 Charles H. Hoffmeister—Topeka No. 17—3330 Virginia, Topeka 66605 Robert Neil Crow—Dover No. 138—RR # 7 , Topeka 66604 David L. Smith—Lincoln No. 154—211 W e s t Lost, Lincoln 67456 H a r r y M. Fretz—Golden Rule No. 90—1624 Logan, Topeka 66608 G r a n d Lodge Publications William F. Mcintosh, Chairman—Clay Center No. 134—421 Lane, Clay Center 67432 Oscar D. Smith—Olathe No. 19—1502 W e s t Cedar, Olathe 66061 Jurisprudence A r t h u r C. Hodgson, Chairman—Cornerstone No. 219—P.O. Box 666, Lyons 67564 Robert D. Caplinger—Mackey No. 48—RR # 2 , Effingham 66032 Robert H . Arnold—Alma No. 161—Alma 66401 Addison Irby—^Rising Sun No. 8—416 S. Judson, F o r t Scott 66701 J a m e s W. Robbing—Ancient Form No. 34—3218 Willard, Kansas City 66106 Masonic Education Richard D. Overton, Chairman—Armourdale No. 271—6937 Grandview, Merriam 66204 Glenn E. Blackburn—Lenexa No. 135—12902 W. 77th Terrace, Lenexa 66216 E . E u g e n e P u c k e t t — L a w r e n c e No. 6—824 W e s t 22nd, Lawrence 66044 W. Nolan Artz—Belle Plaine No. 173—3193 S. Seneca, Wichita 67217 Claude W. Norris—Rising Sun No. 8—1523 Crawford, F o r t Scott 66701 Necrology Richard D. Kelsey, Chairman—Topeka No. 1 7 - ^ R R # 1 , Rossville 66533 Carroll C. Arnett—Belleville No. 129—1308 W. Central, El Dorado 67042

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Public Schools John Schowaltcr, Chairman—Halstead No. 46—303 Poplar, Halstead 67056 Jimmy D. King—Blue Rapids No. 169—600 E a s t Avenue, Blue Kapids 66411 J a m e s R. Paulsen—Goodland No. 321—811 E. 6th, Goodland 67735 Roland B. Richmond—Wakefield No. 396—Box 434, Junction City 66441 C. Travis Spencer—Hutchinson No. 445—Box 312, Hutchinson 67501 Reports of Grand Officers John Heckert, Chairman—Ottawa No. 18—218 Maple, Ottawa 66067 Lewis E. Berry—Mackey No. 48—Effingham 66023 Josiah C. Lowe—Old Mission No. 153—2306 S. 60th, Kansas City 66106 Richard W. Carlson—Solomon City No. 105—208 W. 4th, Solomon 67480 Ritualistic W o r k J. Fred Williamson, Chairman—^Royal No. 192—310' S. Purdy, Lyons 67654 Woodrow W. Coleman—Albert Pike No. 303—328 E. 1st St., Wichita 67202 Jack Stairrett—Alpha No. 282—RR # 3 , J e t m o r e 67864 Horace K r e e g e r — W y a n d o t t e # 3 — 1 3 0 0 1 Pennycross Rd., Shawnee Mission 66216 John Stover—Glen Elder No. 294—P.O. Box 16, Cawker City 67430 Temple Building and Remodelingr H. Jackson Staton, Chairman—Ionic No. 264—Box 86, St. John 67676 Frederick A. Turpen—Reno No. 140—1628 E. 6th, Hutchinson 67501 J a m e s E. Hanson—Delaware No. 96—3025 N. 70th, Kansas City 66109 Damon M. Grimes—Paola No. 37—^RR # 4 , Paola 66071 Total Youth Arris M. Johnson, C h a i r m a n — H a y s No. 196—2714 Hillcrest, H a y s 67601 John W. Willey III—Solomon City No. 105—317 E. 7th, Solomon 67480 Durward C. Danielson—Lafayette No. 16—223 N . 14th, M a n h a t t a n 66502 John E. Cunningham—Lenexa No. 135—8228 Outlook, Prairie Village 66208 Trials a n d P u n i s h m e n t John H. Murray, Chairman—Solomon No. 10—1020 S. 4th, Leavenworth 66048 Owen E. Hodgson—Salina No. 60—660 Highland, Salina 67401 Floyd S. Ecord—Burlington No. 66—Box 188, Burlington 66839 Merle D Bradley—Topeka No. 17—607 E a s t 37th, Topeka 66605 William E. Bradford—Lyra No. 256—707 Vine, Wamego 66547 Operation " K A N " Glenn L. Knapp, C h a i r m a n — E a s t o n No. 46—2747 Frances, Leavenworth 66048 William J. Colnar—Ancient Form No. 34—8012 Arcadia, Kansas City 66112

TIME OF MEETING —1979 The One Hundred and Twenty Third 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 on Friday, March 9, 1979 and concluding on Saturday, March 10, 1979, A.L. 5979.

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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

March

INDEX Address: M . ' . W . ' . William F. Mcintosh

21-28

Hon. William McCormick, Mayor of Topeka

Hon. Robert Bennett, Governor of Kansas

Area Coordinators 1978-1979

188

Awards Luncheon

128

Banquet, All Masonic

134

Biographical Sketch, M-'. W . ' . William F. Mcintosh

194-195

Checks or Warrants Issued 1977-1978

69-81

Committees 1978-1979

190-191

Communications of Grand Lodge

38-55

Consolidation of Lodges

32-38 & 107-108

Deaths: This Jurisdiction

204-220

O t h e r Jurisdictions

221-222

Grand Lodge Family

25, 104-105

Defunct Lodges

263-264

Distinguished Visitors to Grand Lodge

District Deputy Grand Masters 1978-1979

188-189

Districts and Lodges Therein

198-203

Edicts of M . ' . W.'. Grand Master

32-38

Election: Appointment of Tellers

103

Report of Tellers

133

Installation of 1978-1979 Grand Lodge Officers

187

Exemplification of the Third Degree Fifty Year Members

133 85-91

Grand Lodge Officers: At Annual Communication

Election of

133

Installation of

187

List of Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries: United States Foreign

187-191 265-267 267-271

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Grand Master, M-'. W-'- William F. M c i n t o s h : Address

21-28

Biographical Sketch

194-195

Portrait

Inside Cover

Visitations

28-30

Grand Master, M . ' . W-'. Chester L. Gilbert: Remarks

192

Introduction of Family and Friends

192

Reception at Topeka and Scott City Announcements

192

Grand Representatives: Of Kansas, Near Other Jurisdictions

265-267

Of Other Grand Lodges, Near Kansas

267-271

Grand Secretary Report

60-68

Grand Treasurer Report

56-60

Grave Marker Ceremonies PGM's 1977-1978

259-261

High School Essay Contest Winners 1978 . ..,.

125-126

Itinerary, Grand Master 1977-1978 Lodge Halls, Location of .

28-30 254

Lodges: Defunct

263-264

Directory of

231-253

Outstanding 1977-1978 Represented at Annual Communication Not Represented at Annual Communication Synopsis of Annual Returns of Lodges Masons, Outstanding, 1977-1978 Masonic Foundation, Report of the Director

31 13-19 101 223-230 31 105-107

Masonic H o m e : Report of the Administrator

109-117

Report of the Co-Administrator

117-119

Report of the Secretary-Treasurer

119-122

Retirement of the Administrator Mileage and Per-Diem Checks Issued Motion to Change or Amend the Monitor Past Grand Masters Association Meeting

117 92-100 140 196-197

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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E

Past Grand Masters: At Annual Communication Deceased , Living Past Masters at Annual Communication Per-Diem and Mileage Checks Issued Portraits: Appointive Officers 1977-1978 M . ' . W.". William F. Mcintosh W . ' . Glenn L. K n a p p (Distinguished Service Award 1977-1978) Bro-'- Conrad H. A. Schwartz, Topeka Lodge No. 17

March

4 255-258 262 8-13 92-100 193 Inside Cover 134 135

(Oldest Living Mason in Kansasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;104 Years, 7 Months) Proclamation by Grand Master Proficiency Certificates Report of the Committee on: Council of Administration Chartered Lodges and Lodges U / D Church Lodge Relations - .." Correspondence Credentials Finance Foreign Relations Grand Officers Grand Lodge Publications Jurisprudence Masonic Service Association Necrology Masonic Education Operation "KAN" Public Schools Ritualistic Temple Building and Remodeling Total Youth Trials a n d Punishments Retirement of Editor, " T h e Kansas Mason"

31 82-84

102 107-108 132-133 143-186 5 140 136-138 136 139 140-143 108-109 25 & 104 122-124 131 124-127 138-139 130-131 127 129-130 24 & 140

MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF KANSAS GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 1978 -1979 M.'. W.'. Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Master, Topeka Lodge No. 17, 3455 Huntoon, Topeka, Kansas 66604 R.'. W.'. W. Nolan Artz, Deputy Grand Master, Belle Plaine Lodge No. .173, 3193 South Seneca, Wichita, Kansas 67217 • R.'. W.'; Warren Starns, Grand Senior Warden, Wallace Lodge No. 318, Winona, Kansas 67764 R.". W.'. Ben B. Boyles, Grand Junior Warden,- Keystone Lodge No. 102, 1817 West 6th Street,-Coffeyville, Kansas 67337 M.'. W.'. William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse No. 309, 106 North Main Street, Syracuse, Kansas 67878 R.'. W.'. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Rosedale No. 333, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka, Kansas 66601 W.'. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, Smithton Lodge No. 1, 217 South 12th, Sabetha, Kansas 66534 W.'. Robert G. Jackson, Grand Senior Deacon, Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, P.O. Box 4214, Topeka, Kansas 66604 W.'. Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr., Grand Junior Deacon, Leoti Lodge No. 340, Leoti, Kansas 67861 W.'. Hugh F. Richards, Grand Marshal, Belle Plaine Lodge No. 173, 411 Rutland, Wichita, Kansas 67203 W.'. John Masters, Granrf Sword Bearer, Rosedale Lodge No. 333, 6120 Grandview, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202 W.'. James L. Withers, Grand Senior Steward, Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, Sharon Springs, Kansas 67758 W.'. Arthur A. Hartshorn, Grand Junior Steward, Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, 806 Turner Court, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 W.'. Charles W. Gutsch, Grand Pursuivant, Burdick Lodge No. 429, RR # 1 , Burdick, Kansas 66838 W.'. Larry Algott, Grand Tyler, Ashlar Lodge No. 344, RR . # 4 , Box 240, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 W.'. Ronald White, Assistant Grand Tyler, Topeka Lodge No. 17, 609 T, Atchison, Kansas 66022 TIME d F MEETING — 1979 The One Hundred and Twenty Third 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 on Friday, March 9, 1979, and concluding on Saturday, March 10, 1979, A.L. 5979.

This sheet carries changes to be made in the copy in this book of the proceedings of the 1979 meeting of the Grand Lodge-

On the second page under the picture oj M:. W:. Chester L Gilbert.

M :. W:. CHESTER L GILBERT Grand Master oj Masons in Kansas March II , 1978 to March 10, 1979 (For Biographical Sketch see Page 193-194)

Page 26-under conclusion. third paragraph should read: My greatest appreciation and the hardest to express is to Rachael. Those of you who know her personally understand because of her cheerful, friendly and enthusiastic attitude and her interest in the Masonic fraternity, so I will say thanks with these words, "She has truly been a First Lady of Kansas Masonry in whom we can all take pride."

Page 135- this picture oj WorshipJul Brother Harold F. Sievers. should replace that oj M:. W:. Chester L Gilbert at the bOllom oj the page.

Page 188-footnote above the heading GRAND LODGE COMMITTEES should read: â&#x20AC;˘ R:. W:. Harold L. Runzel, Goodland Lodge No. 321, served as DDGM #59 from 10 March 1979 until his death on 5 April 1979.

Page 190-under the heading G RA N D MASTER S PEA KS. should read: Following the installation ceremony, newly elected and installed Grand Master W. Nolan Artz addressed the assembled Brethren, their Ladies and friends , thanking all those who had participated. He presented the Captain of Midian Shrine Patrol and the Director of the Midian Shrine Pipes and Drums with Certificates of Service to Masonry.

Page 196 thru 200-Jor clarijication- The name. his home Lodge and address oj the DDGM is preceded by the District number and the names and numbers oj the Lodges he serves.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

M.-.W.-. GRAND LODGE OF

ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF

KANSAS â&#x20AC;¢ Organized March 17, 1856

ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, 8TH & QUINCY, CITY OF TOPEKA, KANSAS MARCH 9-10, 1979

M:.W:. W. Nolan Artz, Grand Master. Wichita, 67218 R:.W;. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary 320 W. 8ih Street, P.O. Box 1217 Topeka, Kansas 66601

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M:. W:. CHESTER L. GILBERT Grand MOSIer of Masons in Kansas March II, 1978 to March 10, 1979 (For Biographical Sketch see Page _ _ _ _ _ __

M: . W: . GRAND LODGE A.f'. & A.M. KANSAS 320' W . 8th St. P.O. Box 1217 Topeka, Kansas 66601 Tel.: 913-234-551B

MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. OF KANSAS GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 1979-1980 M:.W:. W. Nolan Artz, Grand Master, Belle Plaine No. 173, P.O. Box 18187. Wichita. 67218 R:.W:. F. Warren S u m s . Deputy Grand Master. Wallace No. 318. RR #1. Box 22. Winona. 67764 R:.W:. Ben B. Boyles, Grand Senior Warden. Keystone No. 102, 1817 West 6th St.. Coffeyville. 67337 R:.W:. Robert G. Jackson. Grand Junior Warden. Wakarusa No. 402, P.O. Box 4214. Topeka. 66604 M:.W:. William E. Montgomery. Grand Treasurer. Syracuse No. 309. 106 N. Main St.. Syracuse. 67878 R:.W:. Albert O. Arnold. Jr.. Grand Secretary. Rosedale No. 333. P.O. Box 1217. Topeka. 66601 Bro:. Louis R. Gant. Jr.. Grand Chaplain. Fargo No. 300. 1012 Harrison Circle. Liberal. 67901 W:. Richard A. Porter, Grand Senior Deacon. Albert Pike No. 303. 332 E. First St.. Wichita. 67202 W:. Hugh E. Richards. Grand Junior Deacon, Belle Plaine No. 173. 411 Rutland Rd.. Wichita. 67203 W:. Wayne E. Fuller. Grand Marshal, Belle Plaine No. 173, Belle Plaine, 67013 W:. Wayne G. Rhorer, Grand Sword Bearer, Mt. Moriah No. 174, 500 E. 9th St., Kinsley, 67547 W:. Douglas M. Fair, Grand Senior Steward, St. Francis No. 404. P.O. Box 825. St. Francis, 67756 W:. Vance E. Donahue. Grand Junior Steward. Kansas No. 307. 404 S. Broadway. Herington. 67449 W:.. Jimmie L. Grassi, Grand Pursuivant. Old Mission No. 153. 9116 W. 82nd St., Overland Park. 66204 W:. Martin J. Read, Grand Tyler, LaCygne No. 61, RR#2, UCygne, 66040 W:. Greg R. Johnson, Assistant Grand Tyler, Sabetha No. 162, RR#3, Sabetha, 66534 CHAIRMEN GRAND LODGE COMMITTEES CHARTERED LODGES & LODGES V/D: Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr., Leoti No. 340, 504 E. Logan, Leoti, 67861 CHURCH-LODGE RELATIONS: Conrad F. Johnson, Smithton No. I, 217 S. 12th, Sabetha, 66534 CORRESPONDENCE: Thomas C. Ryther, Acacia No. 9, 1400 Lilac Ln #202. Lawrence. 66044 CREDENTIALS: Earl C. Hamlin. Bestor G. Brown No. 433. 236 S. Volustia. Wichita. 67211 FINANCE: Ralph D. Walker, PGM. Sharon Springs No. 417. RFD #1 Sharon Springs. 67758 FOREIGN RELATIONS: Forrest D. Haggard, PGM. Ancient Form 34. 7600 W. 75th St. Overland Park, 66204 GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION: Ward H. Johnson, Albert Pike No. 303. 3051 Bonn. Wichita. 67217 JURISPRUDENCE: Arthur C. Hodgson, PGM, Cornerstone No. 219, P.O. Box 666, Lyons. 67554 MASONIC EDUCATION: Claude W. Norris, Rising Sun No. 8, PO Box 625, Ft. Scott, 66701 NECROLOGY: Richard D. Kelsey PGM. Topeka No. 17, R F D # 1 , Rossville, 66533

PUBLIC SCHOOLS: John A. Schowalter, Halstead No. 46, 303 Poplar, Halstead, 67506 REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS: Larry A. Algott, Ashlar No. 344, RR#4, Box 240, Manhattan. 66502 RITUALISTIC: J. Fred Williamson, PGM, Royal No. 192, 310 S. Prudy, Lyons, 67554 PUBLICATIONS: William F. Mcintosh, PGM, Clay Center No. 134. 421 Lane, Clay Center, 67432 FRATERNAL RELATIONS: Chester T. Kelsey, Lake No. 50, 3509 Huntoon, Topeka, 66604 TEMPLE BUILDING & REMODELING: H. Jackson Staton. PGM. Ionic No. 254. Box 85. St. John, 67576 TOTAL YOUTH: Arris M. Johnson. Hays No. 195. 2714 Hillcrest. Hays. 67601 TRIAL AND PUNISHMENTS: John H. Murray. PGM. King Solomon No. 10. 1020 S. 4th St. Leavenworth. 66048 OPERATION "KAN": Glenn L. Knapp. Easton No. 45, 2747 Frances, Leavenworth. 66048

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

M.-.W.-. GRAND LODGE OF

A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Topeka, Kansas March 9, 1979 The opening exercises began at 8:15 a.m. in the Topeka Municipal Auditorium, 8th & Quincy. Topeka, Kansas. W:. Virgil R. Waggoner, Worshipful Master of Topeka Lodge No. 17, acting on the request of the Grand Master M:. W:. Chester L. Gilbert, seated his officers and proceeded under Special Dispensation granted for that purpose, to open a Lodge of Master Masons in due form. R:.W:. W. Nolan Artz, Deputy Grand Master, was invited to the East and there presented the gavel of authority and requested to officiate. After an alarm and proper acknowledgements the Grand Lodge Officers entered in procession. The Grand Master of Ceremonies, M:.W:. Arthur C. Hodgson PGM, was then requested to retire and present the Grand Master. Upon arriving in the East and receiving the Grand Honors, M;.W:. Chester L. Gilbert accepted the gavel of authority and seated the Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary, R:.W:. Albert O. Arnold Jr. was instructed to ascertain if a constitutional number of Lodges were represented. A quorum was declared present. The Grand Master thereupon declared the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas opened in ample form on the 123rd annual communication. The Provost Guard of Arab Shrine Temple, presented the United States flag and the State Flag of Kansas at the Alter. The Grand Master led in the pledge of allegiance, after which the flags were posted in their place of honor. W:. Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain, gave the invocation. The Grand Master called attention to the Grand Organist, Bro. John A. McCarterand thanked him for the appropriate and beautiful Music. The following Grand Lodge Officers were present and in their respective stations:

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GRAND OFFICERS M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert R:.W:. W. Nolan Art/ R:.W:. F. Warren Starns R:.W:. Ben B. Boyles M:.W:. William E. Montgomery R:.W:. Albert O. Arnold, Jr W:. Conrad F. Johnson W;. Robert G. Jackson Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr Hugh F. Richards John E. Masters James L. Withers Arthur A. Hartshorn, Jr Charles W. Gutsch Larry L. Algott Ronald E. White

SUB-OFFICERS W:. David L. Recob W:. James E. Zimmerman Bro:. Henry O. Bennett R W Darrell A. Farrow R .W Earl M. Sitton R .W Harvey L. Henderson R w A. Franklin Baldwin R .w Frank T. Moore R w Leonard L. Rising R w Charles D. Gallipeau R: w Durward C. Danielson R: w L.D. Winegardner R: w Richard R. Haefele R: w Cecil S. Carter

. . Asst. Grand Secretary Recording Secretary Stenographer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer

PAST GRAND MASTERS M:.W:. M;.W:. M:.W:. M:.W:. M:.W:. M:.W:. M:.W:. M:.W:. M:.W:. M:.W:.

Charles S. McGinness S. Allan Daugherty Floyd S. Ecord Richard L. Becker John H. Murray Ben W. Graybill Arthur C. Hodgson William E. Montgomery Thomas C. Raum, Jr. Carroll C. Arnett

M:.W: M:.W: M:.W: M:.W M:.W: M:.W M:.W M:.W M:.W

H. Jackson Staton Robert D. Caplinter Richard D. Kelsey J. Fred Williamson Forrest D. Haggard Robert H. Arnold Ralph D. Walker William F. Mcintosh Owen E. Hodgson

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS M:.W:. M:.W:. M:.W:. M:.W:.

Carl H. Powell, Grand Master, Colorado Robert E. Bass, Grand Master, Oklahoma Donald E. Stamy, Grand Master, Iowa Norris W. Lallman, PGM and Grand Secretary, Nebraska

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M:.W:. William E. Hepley. Grand Master, Indiana R:.W:. J. Edward Gwinn, Grand Secretary, Oklahoma R:.W:. Charles T. Jackson, Grand Secretary, Iowa R:.W:. Byron C. Jenkins, Grand Senior Warden, Nebraska R:.W:. Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary, Missouri OTHER DISTINGUISHED GUESTS M:.E:. K. Maynard Curts, Grand High Priest, RAM, Kansas M:.l:. Olin W. Waymire, Grand Master Cryptic Masons, Kansas R:.E:. Robert C. Martindale, Grand Commander, KT, Kansas R:.E:. James E. Zimmerman, Grand Secretary-Recorder, York Rite Bodies, Kansas Bro- Jerry B. Lindenbaum, Administrator, Kansas Masonic Home W:. William E. Bogue, Executive Director, Kansas Masonic Foundation M:.W:. William E. Montgomery, PGM Kansas and Sovereign Grand Inspector General, A.A.S.R. Southern Jurisdiction United States M:.W:. Thomas C. Raum, Jr., PGM Kansas and Grand Master DeMolay International Throughout the session, each of the distinguished guests were invited to address the Grand Lodge and brought greetings from their respective Jurisdictions. The Grand Master informed the delegates and guests that the Mayor, Brother William McCormick, a member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, Topeka, was unable to greet them and give an official welcome to the City because of illness in the family. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS W:. Paul E. Ferrell, Chairman of the Credentials Committee presented the following report, which on his motion was adopted, subject to any necessary corrections or additions: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: The following brethern have registered and are entitled to participate in the deliberations of this one hundred and twenty third annual communication of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: GRAND OFFICERS M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert R:.W:. W. Nolan Arts R:.W:. F. Warren Starns R:.W:. Ben B. Boyles M:.W:. William E. Montgomery R:.W:. Albert O. Arnold, J r W:. Conrad F. Johnson W:. Robert G. Jackson W:. Joseph F. Gerstberger, J r W:. Hugh F. Richards W:. John E. Masters W:. James L. Withers W:. Arthur A. Hartshorn, Jr W:. Charles W. Gutsch W:. Larry L. Algott W:. Ronald E. White

W:. David L. Recob W:. James E. Zimmerman Bro:. Henry O. Bennett R:.W:. Darrell A. Farrow

Assl. Grand Secretary â&#x20AC;˘.. Recording Secretary Stenographer Lecturer

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Earl M. Sitton Harvey L. Henderson A. Franklin Baldwin Frank T. Moore Leonard L. Rising Charles D. Gallipeau Durward C. Danielson L.D. Winegardner Richard R. Haefele Cecil S. Carter

Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer

PAST GRAND MASTERS M:.W: M -W: M W: M .W: M W: M W: M:.W: M:.W: M:.W: M:.W:

Charles S. McGinness S. Allan Daugherty Floyd S. Ecord Richard L. Becker John H. Murray Ben W. Graybill Arthur C. Hodgson William E. Montgomery Thomas C. Raum, Jr. Owen Hodgson

M W: M .W: M W: M W: M .W: M . .W: M : .W: M : W:

H. Jackson Staton Robert D. Caplinger Richard D. Kelsey J. Fred Williamson Forrest D. Haggard Robert H. Arnold Ralph D. Walker William F. Mcintosh M:.W: Carroll C. Arnett

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Alabama—W. Nolan Artz; Arizona—William F. Mcintosh; Arkansas—Arthur M. Williams; California—Richard D. Kelsey; Colorado—J. Fred Williamson; Connecticut—William T. Schlicter; Delaware—Lyman H. Brown; Georgia—Ben B. Boyles; Michigan—Owen E. Hodgson; Minnesota—Kenneth N. Pomeroy; Missouri—H. Jackson Staton; New Jersey—Frank G. Freudenthal; New York—F. Warren Starns; North Dakota—Arthur C. Hodgson; Ohio—John H. Murray; Puerto Rico—Melburn C. Barnes; South Carolina—Chester L. Gilbert; Tennessee—C. Travis Spencer; Texas—K. Maynard Curts; Vermont—James E. Zimmerman; Virginia—Glenn L. Knapp; Washington—William E. Bogue; Wisconsin—Robert D. Caplinger; Belgium—David L. Recob; Bolivia—Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Amazona & Acre)—Floyd A. Bosler; Brazil (Bahia)—Jack B. Stairrett; Brazil (Goias)—Benny L. Holloway; Brazil (Mato Grasso)— J. Wayne Pipkin; Brazil (Minas Gerais)—Richard L. Becker; Brazil (Paraiba)—Larry L. Algott; Brazil (Parana)—Floyd Coffman; Brazil (Santa Catarina)—John L. Heckert; British Columbia—William E. Montgomery; Canada (Ontario)—Richard D. Overton; China (Taiwan)—Oscar D. Smith; Columbia (Bogota)—Merle D. Bradley; Costa Rica— Ralph D. Walker; El Salvador—John A. Schowaher; England—S. Allan Daugherty; Finland—Richard L. Porter; Germany—Albert O. Arnold, Jr.; Greece—A. Franklin Baldwin; Iran—Louis E. Kresin; Ireland—Robert G. Jackson; Israel—Forrest D. Haggard; Italy (Grand Orient)—L. Eldon Gideon; Japan—Carroll C. Arnett; Manitoba—Ralph E. Wilson; Mexico (Baja California)—Chester T. Kelsey; Mexico (Campeche)—James W. Robbins; Mexico (Cosmos)—Douglas M. Fair; Mexico (San Luis Potosi)—Damon M. Grimes; Mexico (Tamaulipas)—Gerald L. Anderson; Mexico (York)—Ben W. Graybill; Netherlands—Lloyd D. Crail; New South Wales—Durward C. Danielson; New Zealand—Floyd S. Ecord; Peru—Woodrow W. Coleman; Quebec— Thomas C. Raum, Jr.; Queensland—O.D. Mack; Scotland—Robert H. Arnold; South Australia—Conrad F. Johnson; Sweden—George E. Gustafson; Tasmania—Charles D. Gallipeau; Venezuela—James L. Withers; and Western Australia-;-Charles S. McGinness.

PROCEEDINGS OK THE

AREA COORDINATORS - 1978-1979 Kenneth L. White Louis E. Kresin Donald W. Botkin Wayne H. Rollf Orville E. Morris Olice B. Williams James O. Foster

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Don L. Dicks William D. Ringquist Dwight A. Burton Lloyd D. Crall David E. Casey

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AREA COORDINATORS 1979-1980 Kenneth L. White Louis E. Kresin Donald W. Botkin Wayne H. Rollf Orville E. Morris Olice B. Williams

I II Ill IV V VI

Woodrow W. Coleman Don L. Dicks William D. Ringquist Dwight A. Burton Lloyd D. Crall David E. Casey

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS (OUTGOING) 1978-1979 Carl E. Miller Aaron G. Winzer Jack L. Rogers Henry W. Nichols Jimmie L. Grassi Roy V. Johnson Roland West Robert D. McBride John Depaoli John O. Delmont, Jr Otis L. Domeny Denzel A. Rybolt John R. Williams Roland E. Dial Claire B. Sparling Robert L. Blaser William A. Coverdale Max A. Larimer Charles S. Baldry John E. Lane Conrad C. Swope Leiand W. Reedy J. Wayne Parrish Donald L. Call Hobart D. Scott Glen D. Zieber Calvin E. Bruns

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Dorman L. Meyers Leiand J. Base Jim E. Ross Orville E. Wesseler John H. Wright J. Clyde Bradbury Virgil D. Burns Cleo R. Rathbun . . : Donald A. Jordan Arthur W. Myers Gene A. Walker Clifton V. Newberry Robert L. Rose R. Dale Mark W. Max Mathis Richard C. Barstow Glen E. Becker Peter N. Klein Marvin L. Wendel Vernon D. Akers James A. Barnhart Wayne F. Ailshie Arland D. Cauthon

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS (INCOMING) 1979-1980 Walter B. Schwartzer Alvin K. Banman J. Charles Walje Kenneth D. Beets Chester O. Hiatt Harry W. Peterson James D. Thompson Ray D. Fincher Jack I. M. Peterson John Forth Keith E. Guthrie William G. Wear Dale A. Bruning Henry A. Meyer Gene R. Wolfe Roy E. Frazier. Jr David L. Recob Everett L. Avery Marlin Cummings Warren W. Stover Willard A. Bright H. Elwood Miller Larry P. Hibbard William S. Goodwin Paul J. Harrel LeRoy Lapham

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Clifford D. Knauss Harley D. Gilbert Larry E. Swanson William M. Reager Sidney C. Smith James B. DeBerry Kevin R. Peterson Kenneth R. Dooley Allen R. Reynolds Edwin C. Marr Ronald D. Davis J. George Adkins Robert L. Rose Franklin P. Reed Harold E. Hoss William G. Updegrove Glenn E. Becker Irwin L. Gedney Charles A. Karr Jack H. Newbold Mitchell C. Hensley Clarence L. Sawyer A. Vernon Hanna Calvin H. Reed Nathan W. Bressler Roy A. Eberwein

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P.\ST MASTERS Lod^e No. Name. 1—Stanley L. Holder; Conrad F. Johnson. 3—Charles D. Gallipeau; Floyd A. Bosler; Delbert W. Taylor; Robert W. Wallow; Bennie L. Smith. 5—Ervin K. Berry. 6—E. Eugene Puckett; George W. Mole; Hebert L. Jones. 7—Benjamin C. Manning; Richard F. Waters; David L. Recob. 8—James R. Stradley; Frank Stanfield, Jr. 9—Clarence E. Kerns; Harrison K. Traul. 10—Ralph E. Wilson. 16—Durward C. Danielson; Roger L. Couchot; Chester Long. 17—Charles H. Hoffmeister; David L. Recob; James E. Zimmerman; Merle D. Bradley; Martin M. Donaldson; Francis D. Myrick; Richard D. Kelsey; Chester L. Gilbert. 18—John L. Heckert; W. Phil McCracken; J.E. Todd. 19—O.D. Smith. 21—John T. Hatfield; Ray H. Gray. 23—Homer O. Blossom. 24—Roy Johnson; R.E. Lucas. 27—Ernest Edmonds. 30—Kenneth Derstein; Clarence C. Campbell. 32—Clinton Sherrets. 34—James W. Robbins; Frank Frudenthal; Herschel Dugan; K. Maynard Curts; Forrest D. Haggard. 35—Warner Pape, Jr. 40—Charles K. Lawhead. 42—Merel L. Cochren; James E. Parmeter.

P R O C E E D I N G S OF THE

44—E. Merle Rogers. 45—Glenn L. Knapp; Bruce Kruggs. 50—Charles L. Wilson; L. Eldon Gideon; Chester T. Kelsey. 51—Doyle H. Twichell; Edward N. Pratt; John B. Cherry; Kenneth N. Pomeroy;Orville L. Dutt. 52—Henry Beseau; Don Beseau. 54—Lloyd A. Newsom; Robert L. Tharp. 56—H.A. Wiswell. 5 7 — H . M . Aikin; Dennis Morris.

60—Karl W. Ernst; James L. Stuble. 65—James Angell. 66—Martin Cummings.

67—Charles F. Jones; Charles E. Schubkagel. 68—Hubert L. Marler; Ralph A. McRell; Henry F. Duttweiler. 70—John J. Ryan; John M. Ryan; Lloyd H. Bleidissel. 75—Norman C. Bliss; S. Mack Finley. 76—Joe Marshall. 80—Russell C. Schwilling; Robert F. Dunshee. 82—Russell George. 84—Oscar Sterm. 86—Irl R. Mitchell. 90—Robert F. Steiner; Robert S. Higgs; A. Ray Jeane; Harry M. Fretz. 91—Kenneth J. Moses. 92—Robert D. McBride. 96—James Hanson; Ronnie L. Smith; Carl Makard. 98—Albert Sewell. 99—Floran A. Rodgers. 102—Olice B. Williams; Lawrence V. Ricketts; Melville M. Heideman. 112—Ted Parisa. 113—John Trude. 117—Elmterio Carrillo. 118—Frank M. Green, Jr. 119—Elmer Ambler. 122—Edward Slipsager. 124—N.R. Byers. 130—OIlie J. Woodman. 133—Larry Swanson. 134—Darrell Farrow. 135—John E. Cunningham, Sr. 136—Glenn Heinlein. 140—H, Alex Lee. 146—Cleo Ratiibun. 147—Oliver F. Highsmith. 151—Elvin S. Cox; Kermit M. Cox. 152—William S. Goodwin, Jr.; Evan L. Ellis; Thomas H. Jones. 153—Martin O. Johnson; Merlin R. Grundy; Roger Seigel; Jimmi L. Grassi; Clyde O. Engle; Wilbur E. Adams. 154—David L. Smith. 158—George L. Gerardy; G.E. Miller; Dee Duttweiler; Floyd J. Sutton; L.A. Meyard. 161—Roy Ebberwein. 162—Lester M. Alderfer; Joe E. Beyer. 165—Richard Rodman. 168—Carl W. Underwood; Jack D. Biser; Algie Hall; Raymond G. Howell. 169—Kenneth S. Fincham. 172—Ralph C. Walters; Lawrence Meschliman. 173—N.E. Eshenbreuner; Allen Orton; Wayne E. Fuller. 183—Irwin L. Gedney.

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184—Byron D. Morgan. 189—Albert Salber; Charles A. Karr. 190—Ernest F. Cleaner; Orville L. Oelsehlarger. 193—Leonard F. Arnett. 194—Gerald Anderson; Elmer S. Matthews. 198—Clarence S. Maupin. 199—Eugene Steelsmith. 20!—D.R. Seaman; Ted Norden. 203—William M. Reager. 217—Edwin E. Carlson. 219—Arthur C. Hodgson; Dennis Z. Howell. 220—Bill Upegrove. 221—El Reno F. Sederline. 223—John J. Shell. 224—Roger Bush; Millard R. Wren; Robert D. Smith; Guy H. Berhell; John W. Kendall, Jr. 226—Calvin Groner. 227—Lester L. Henderson. 237—E. Jean Morey. 238—J. Delmer Bdubanfor. 247—Elmer E. Wesseler. 248—Clarence W. Longabach; Arthur E. Clausen; Cecil H. Hall. 257—Ted Plummer; Keith Godlove. 258—Carl A. Bolinger; Richard C. Krase; J. Wayne Pipkin. 265—Gilbert S. Hayes; Lewis F. Hibbard; James P. Norris; W. Max Mathis. 268—L. Wilbur Love. 269—Lester H. Butterfield. 272—Robert E. Lath; Harold L. Tillman. 273—Vergil Peebler; Ralph Laurk; Carl Stephens; Clifford Beyer. 277—Landon D. Haydock. 281 —Mitchell Hensley; Fred W. Pratt. 283—Vernon Hanna. 284—Larry Latham. 287—Walter E. Crabb. 288—Roland R. Wuthnow; Don L. Dicks. 290—Earl M. Sitton. 293—Douglas Tedrow. 294—John E. Stover. 297—Earl M. Sitton. 303—Woodrow W. Coleman; Richard Porter; Frank T. Moore; Burl H. Shouse; Harold E. Russell; Robert L. Davis; Paul F. Simons. 307—Vance E. Donahue; Leroy Lapham. .309—Larry R. Ochs. 311—Bert C. Findley; Buck Aldrece. 314—Edward Crane; Harold Bergsten. 319—Arland Stephens. 322—William J. Colnar; Walter A. Johnson; Marvin E. Ury; Robert M. Schroeder; C. W. Sills; Jesse M. Longwith. .324-M. Taylor. 327—Guy Salts; Bill Carey. 328- William D. Ringquist. 3 3 3 - Albert O. Arnold, Jr.; Glenn H. Palmer. 335-Walter V. Thomas. .341—Myron C. Hill. .347—Lee VanGieson. 357—Harold J. Rollf. 361—Virgil C. Pedigo; George A. Nicholas.

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364—Glen R. Clopton. 365—Lloyd Higbee. 366—Robert C. Moore. 369—Bennie L. Smith; Walter Bird; Darrell Cave; J.W. Carpenter. 379—Raymond Marstrom; Glennard A. Markham. 385—Walter E. Farrell. 391—C. Earl Thompson. 393—Charles R. Harden. 396—Roland B. Richmond. 399—Jay W. Cope. 402—Robert G. Jackson; Myron Kidwell; Charles Yenkey; William E. Bogue. 403—Frank Testorff; Carl Payne; Richard Guenther. 404—E>ouglas M. Fair. 409—Dean B. Barthfield. 410—Willis R. Baker. 411—John W. Russell. 429—Charles W. Gutsch. 433—James D. Burt; Ray C. Hopson; Gene L. Hagen; earl C. Hamlin. 436—Gerald I. Childers; Gary L. Butler; Ro I. Sullivan; K. Maynard Curts. 438—E.J. Humble; O.I. Armstrong; L.W. Stone. LODGE REPRESENTATIVES 1—Stanley L. Holder. 2—Robert Berveiler; Jack L. Rogers. 3—William E. Norton; Archie J. Dishman; Charles J. Holman; Robert L. Rumford. 5—Larry E. Lein; Ervin K. Berry; Fred B. Jensen. 6—Norman D. Lomax; Lloyd N. Bigsby; Glen M. Roberts; George W. Mole. 7—Benjamin Manning; Edward C. Verbeke. 8—Kenneth W. Simons; George R. Jackson. 9—Robert E. Porter; Larry R. Hamm; James R. Tatham; Clarence E. Kerns. 10—Billye E. Cordell; Roger D. Wyatt William D. DuBoice; Maurice C. Hearn. 12—Kenneth E. Hege; Ralph Siebert; John F. Bohm. 14—Charles R. Traul. 15—Floyd Anderson; Leslie Milberger. 16—William S. Fogerson; Doyle E. Rippeto. 17—Virgil R. Waggoner; Stellman C. Parker; James R. Burris; David L. Recob. 18—Alfred W. Rybolt; William I. Allen, Jr.; Clarence E. Rea. 19—Clifford B. Tatham; Oscar D. Smith. 20—Raymond L. Dibbern; Kenneth W. Dibbern.21—Wayne H. Jepsbn; Ray H. Gray. 22—Francis T. Jones. 23—Bobby D. Ratliff; Anthony A. Houchin; Homer O. Blossom. 24—Glenn W. Rickerts; Russell E. Lucas; Charles R. Grant. 27—Omer L. Anthony. 28—Andrew F. Beckford. 29—Jack L M. Peterson. 30—Leslie R. Derstein; James L. Wilson; Wendell R. Bookout; Clarence C. Campbell. 31—Aaron G. Winzer. 32—Dean E. Willard; Clinton Sherrets. 34—James E. Logwood; Donald A. Tyler; Allen M. Peyton; K. Maynard Curts. 35—Warren L. Schuemann; Warner Pape, Jr. 36—Richard W. Loomis. 37—James E. Paulsen; Jay D. Sheldon; Jimmie A. Duncan. 38—Walter C. Smith. 39—Courtland W. Dodds. 40—Charles K. Lawhead, Jr.; C. Wayne Dicken.

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41—R.E. Slankard. 42—Charles R. Allen; Merel L. Cochren. 44—Thomas J. Welsh; J. Robert McCord. 45—Shirley F. Strange; Raymond Williams, Jr. 46—Clifford D. Knauss; John A. Schowalter. 47—Thomas C. Johnson; Claude W. Norris.; 48—Lewis E. Berry. 49—Walter B. Infield; Kenneth A. McCart; Alvln K. Banman; Loren L. Burnett. 50—Robert E. Frank. 51—Dean H. Fockele; John I. Parker; Paul E. Ferrell. 55—Neil W. Coufal; Clifford Coufal. 56—Tarry L. Griffin; Ralph J. Hines. 57—Dale E. Clare; Charles A. Luckinbill; Harry M. Aikin. 60—Lynn L. Baker; Karl W. Ernst; James R. Struble. 62—Robert H. Shepard. 63—Clarence A. Stroup. 64—Francis L. Allen; Paul E. Newton; Carl E. Miller. 65—Michael W. Schaeffer; Leroy S. Branum. 67—Dennis M. Ahlvers; Raymond M. Vawter. 68—Leonard Ohihausen; Ralph McRill; Hubert L. Marler. 70—Robert H. Russell; Ronald L. Shelton; Scott L. Fulton; Everett L. Avery. 71—Levi E. Casey. 72—Russell S. Monson. 74—Craig G. Miller. 75—Norman C. Bliss. 76—Joe E. Marshall. 77—I.D. Wilson. 78—Norris N. Loyd. 79—Victor J. Olson. 80—Chester C. Perkins. 82—Russell George. 84—Marlin L. Rogers; Larry Stevens. 86—Harold O. Drennen; Robert A. Smith. 87—Herold Thompson. 88—Richard S. O'Bryant. 89—Francis K. Darr. 90—Donald S. Nisbett; Howard House, Jr.; James W. Carroll; W. Richard Kendall. 91—Earl I. Harries; Byron E. Guise; K.V. Moses. 92—Robert A. Underwood. 93—Harold B. Eddy. 94—David N. Lohr. 95—Melburn C. Barnes. 96—Giles L. Pennington; Nobert A. Angell, Jr., Gerald Lough; J. Charles Walje. 97—George E. Wilson, Jr.; Jim E. Ross. 98—Richard S. Furbeck; Marion W. Brown; Donald J. Dalhaus; Gail E. Leonard. 99—G. Allen Darge; Lawrence D. Colgan; Ron VanEtten; Lloyd D. Williams. 100—David L. Tinney. 101—Frank L. Nettleton; Jon D. Weiler; John E. Lane. 102—Melvin D. Newton; Hamilton A. Moore; Chester E. Hall; Alfred L. Lewis. 105—Marvin C. Cossaart; Richard D. Carlson; John W. Willey, Jr.; John W. Willey III. 106—Ray A. Mcllvain; Charles W. Hall. 107—William E. Anders; Willie L. Jones; Wilbert C. Jones, Jr.; Samuel D. Adams. 110—Orville Wessler. Ill—Kenneth E. Anspaugh. 112—Claude J. Spicer; Herbert L. Hunt; Ernest R. Ballinger; William I. Goldsmith, Jr. 113—James H. Craig; Donald R. Callaway; Chester McWilson. 117—Robert R. Oxford; Allison Tryon.

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118—Nelson Park; Ike Green. 119—Ralph W. Kimmel; Harold O. Jameson; Elmer Ambler; Raymond D. Hough. 121—Gordon K. McNitt. 123—Charles W. Cline; Glenn W. Farlee. 124—Gerald E. Culver. 125—Clayton L. Coad. 129—John A. Sandusky. 130—Donald R. King; Robert B. Hundley. 131—Bernard E. Moore. 132—Dwight E. Lewis. 133—Hugh R. Beeson; Arthur J. Clifford; Hal T. Box; James S. McNinch. 134—Frank E. Smith; George Gustafson. 135—John L. Peterson; Louis B. Seibel; Glenn E. Blackburn. 136—Glenn H. Heinlein; Ernest R. Meadows. 137—John S. Clark. 139—Leland J. Base. 141—Lawrence E. Dorr; Archie R. Larison; Albert L. Lafferty. 142—Gayle L. Prater; Claude E. Brown. 143—J. Bruce Shields. 144—Billy R. King; Carl F. Harder. 146—Leo O. Bircher. 147—Gerald D. Harp; Oliver Highsmith; Forrest L. Smith. 150—Virgil E. Gattidge; Michael R. Johnson; Richard C. Read. 151—Kermet M. Cox; Elvin S. Cox. 152—Charles H. Rice; William S. Goodwin. 153—George L Lawley; John W. Quinn; Paul W. Clingenpeel; Robert J. White. 154—Lewis D. Smith. 156—Ranee H. Arnold. 158—John L. Crosswhite; John A. Rule; George Gerardt. 161—Arnold W. Haffenstein; Robert H. Arnold. 162—Edward R. Garber, Jr. 164—Louis J. McCain. 165—Frank Anderson; Richard Redman. 168—Clifford L. Trax; Earl D. Osborn; Willard E. Vance; Donald L. Doll. 169—Donald L. Roche; Edwin G. Brychta. 171—Roy F. Wade. 172—Eldon D. McCall; Timothy M. Davison; William R. Leonard. 173—Alan D. Hervey; Kyle P. Rhorer; Warren E. Cox. 176—Buford Sharpe. 177—Billy J. Owens; Gordon R. Gorton; Phillip A. Berschauer. 179—Wayne D. Barngrover; Wayne G. Rhorer. 181—Frank Brandberry. 184—Frederick E. Robinson. 187—Lawrence M. Walker; Ronald J. Titterington. 188—Johnnie D. Grossnickle. 189—Leonard R. Graul; Charles A. Karr; Calvin E. Boethin; Edward C. Hageman. 190—Anthony B. Swenson; Orville Oelschlaeger; Merald V. Tice; John R. Williams. 191—Dennis C. Atwell. 193—Wendell G. Lyon; Commodore W. Wood. 194—Jimmy D. Shoemaker; Gerald L. Anderson. 195—Ronald K. Wente; Kenneth M. Savage; Gary R. Weller. 199—John W. Whitney. 200—George T. Dodgen; Alden V. Major. 201—James L. Frikken; T. Norden; B. Sgamon; Robert O. Sullivan. 203—Melvin L. Reser. 210—Melvin L. Butler; Lawrence R. Clark. 212—James D. Dickson.

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213—Robert Scott. 215—Chester H. Pfenninger. 217—Virgil E. Biby; Edwin E. Carlson. 219—Leroy M. Stowe; Wanye W. Whiteman; Joe Birka; Dan L. Brayton. 220—Wilbur S. Briscoe, Jr.; Edward Siderlee. 221—Archie J. Isaacson. 222—Lowell W. Craig; Donald L. Davis; Homer H. Jones. 223—Thomas V. Holman. 224—Raymond H. Vanderslice; Charles W. Gasaway; Guy H. Bethell. 225—Robert W. Clark; Craig L. Davidson; Steven C. Pershall; Charles S. Baldry. 226—Roger W. Novak; Calvin Grouvn. 230—Claude W. Wallace; James N. Woodson; Byron E. Walker. 232—O.D. Mack. 233—Robert I. Parsons; Vernon C. Dennett. 236—Merle E. Shitwood; Jerry L. Royer; John F. Berg. 237—Norman L. Leistikow; E. Jean Moray; John Ritchal. 238—Leslie C. Dick III; Elmer O. Bridgman; J. Delbert Blubright. 244—Thomas J. Peavler; Stanley O. Tackett; Harry M. Snyder. 245—Melvin E. Bland; \yayne G. McCall; Randy R. McCall; Lester F. Coles. 246—John S. Nyswonger. 247—Charles C. Coleman, Jr. 248—Arthur E. Clausen. 249—Samuel W. Motes. 251—Jack R. Willis. 252—John L. Rigg. 256—William G. Woan. 257—C. Ross Bertwell; Deane R. Davis; Sherman K. Godlove; Cloyde A. Lee. 258—Norman D. Grossman; Richard W. Casley; Kelly L. Harmon. 261—Herbert O. Portwood. 262—Clifton V. Newberry; Danny Porter; Philip H. Payne. 265—Harold E. Hoss; Lewis F. Hillard. 267—Wardlow Shurtz. 271—Allen D. Amos; William L. Overton; Donald F. Warner. 272—Richard L. Kresin; Earl O. Johnson; Denny M. Smith; Finnis V. Swender. 273—Gary D. Elwick; Paul C. Cole; Lonnie Roberts; Val O. Whitesell. 274—James R. Thompson; Dale Thompson. 275—Phillip E. Fleenor. 277—Ron Morrison; Larkin D. Haydock; Franklin P. Reed. 278—Robert L. Rose. 279—Walter O. Herndon; Robert L. Shaffer. 280—Harold L. Buick; Paul J. Harrel; Ricardo Jiminez. 281—Stephen F. Sandlin; Albert K. Kobler; Gene E. Fountain; J. Emanuel White. 282—Howard W. Goebel. 283—A. Vernon Hanna; Larry L. Crick; Arnold W. Schoen. 284—Orville G. Browning; William D. Miller; Larry Litter. 286—James A. Johnson. 287—Lloyd D. Bradley. 288—Roger A. Young, Jr.; Don L. Dicks. 289—Robert K. Kurz; Dale J. Hendershot. 290—Earl M. Sitton. 295—N.W. Bransom. 300—Thomas J. Shorb; John Hibbert; Tommy Burrows; Ronald Easley. 301—George Rose. 303—Hugh W. Gill III; Richard A. Porter; Harold L. Nofzinger; Woodrow W. Coleman. 306—Elmer A. Upchurch; J. Steven Molstad. 307—Earl L. Rohloff. 309—Arland D. Cauthon; Larry R. Ochs.

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3 1 0 — M a r v i n L. Wendele. 311—Joseph R. Goldman; W i l l i a m N. Vander Beek; Robert Chula, Jr.; Charles W. Farmer. 313—Henry A . Bozarth; Jack W. Ferguson; George T. Lemieux; Marion R. Sumner. 314—Walter I. M o z i n g o . 3)6—Calvin H. Reed. 317—Robert F. Rapp. 319—Greg Rhoades. 322—Paul W. Babcock; Roy H. Tush; George F. Roach; Wayne K. Ozias. 323—Claris Sparling. 324—Sam F. M o r r o w ; William L. Sprague. 325—Howard L. Wade. 327—Robert K. H o l l y ; Norman Higley; F r a n k l i n H. Rose, Sr. 328—William D. Ringquist. 331—Wayne E. Banks. 332—George B. Hartman. 333—Alfred L. Geiger; Burl E. D e n t o n ; W i l l i a m H. Hawkins; Glenn H. Palmer. 335—Walter V. Thomas. 3 3 6 - Edwin C. M a r r . 337—Loren Wiens. 343—John Long. 344—Larry L. A l g o t t ; Calvin E. Bruns. 347—Richard A. Oiler; Lee Van Gieson; H o w a r d D i x o n . 348—Dwane W. Tice. 349—Marvin A . Shoemaker. 351—Richard R. Reynolds; W . L . Y o r k , Jr.; Kenneth L. York; John Mussa. 352—Lawrence E. Abbott. 355—Donald L. Call. 356—Cecil Bailey; Wayne Linder.' 358—Loren R. Loeppke; James C. Shive. 359—Merrill Nielsen. 360—Norman Bainter; LeRoy Brown. 361—Will E. D i c k i n s o n ; Virgil C. Pedigo: 362—Leon W. Leshosky. 364—William R. Watkins; M a r v i n H. Mitchell; Roy M . Engle. 365—William C. Bennett; M i k e Ross; Lloyd Higbee. 366—Richard B. Wasson; Carl Peoples; Robert C. Moore. 367—Carl L y n n . 368—Carl W. Curtis. 3 6 9 - Melvin E. Hoppock; Lonnie R. Brewer; Frank J. A m y . 371—Theodore G i n g r i c h ; Even B. Estes. 372—George R. Stevens. .374—James W. Nelson; Andrew E. Olson. 376—Wayne Ailshie. 3 7 9 - R a l p h Winterrowd. 3 8 0 - John R. Maskell. 3 8 2 - Donald R. Peterson. 385—John B. Schlarb; Glenn L. Symes; John C. Miller; Walter E. Farrell. 3 9 0 - Henry L. Post. 3 9 1 - Everett H. deist. 393- Robert B. C r u m p t o n . .396- Daryl R. Cafferty; William E. Mason. .197- Charles A . .Schult; Donald D. Anschutz. 399- Howard C. Kendall; Jay W. Cope. 402— Halberl G. H o r t o n ; George A . Bartovick. 403— Earl L. M i l l e r ; Howard L. Shively; Phillip L a m b ; Daniel A . Doyle. 404— T o m m y F. Stevens.

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406—Oscar G. Morstrom; Robert L. Crane; John E. Phifer; William D, Lairmore. 408—James O. Denier; Walter A. Fiorucci. 409—Dean Burtsfield. 410—Orves U. Beeghly. 413—Daniel R. Miller. 414—Leonard M. Paxson. 415—Theodore A. Grindol. 417—Roy C. Cochrane; Jerry K. Van Allen. 419—James C. Booth; Harold L. McQueen. 420—Clyde M. Bahnmaier; Theodore E. Dark. 421—Ralph L. James. 422—William A. Romig; George E. Langgon. 423—Willis B. Carman. 427—William E. Thornhill. 429—Charles W. Gutsch. 430—Henry A. Meyer; Daryl E. Linneman. 431—George Nickelson. 433—John R. Pogue; Ray C. Hopson; James D. Burt; Earl C. Hamlin. 435—Floyd D. Johnson; Richard Haefele. 436—Donald E. Downen; Clifford N. French. 437—James L. Bettles; Clyde D. Ingrum. 438—Earl L. Williams; Fred A. Henik. 440—AIvy W. McNemee. 441—Walter R. Smith. 442—A.J. Ketchum. 445—Larry L. Eckhoff; Edwin L. Taylor; Raymond L. Hutchinson. 446—Jack D. Gray. 449—Noel D. Tharp; Lawrence E. Tharp. 450—Thomas C. Waymire; Harry Smith.

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Recapitulation Grand Officers Present

Sub-Officers Present

Past Elective Officers Present

District Deputy Grand Masters 1978-1979

District Deputy Grand Masters 1979-1980

Area Coordinators 1978-1979

Area Coordinators 1979-1980

Past Masters (Exclusive of Grand Officer, AC. DDGM, PGM)

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Distinguished and other Guests

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The Credentials Committee wishes to thank M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert for the opportunity to serve this 123rd annual communication. Fraternally submitted. John J. Ryan, Sr. Raymond Stillwell Maurice C. Hearn Paul E. Ferrell, Chairman

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1979 ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER M.:W.: Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Master, presented the following address, which on his motion, was accepted and referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To The M.:W.: Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Kansas: By-Law 2-105 stipulates the Grand Master has the duty which is also a privilege, to report on the condition of the order at the Annual Communication. I welcome you to the 123rd Annual Communication of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas. When I was in the midst ofwriting this address in mid January, I heard President Carter give his State of the Union address and I thought to myself, "Grand Master, in a few short weeks you will be doing a similar task." You may think I am presumptuous in making this comparison, but we all know there has been a parallel between our country's history and masonry. Many of the problems that face our country also affect masonry. We know that after the First World War many men joined the masonic fraternity and today those men have reached the age where they are passing on to their eternal rewards and this accounts to a degree for our loss of membership these last years. We have approximately 2,000 deaths this year. The good news is we have raised approximately 1,000 Master Masons. Condition of the Craft My two great concerns is our suspension list remains high and many Entered Apprentices do not advance further. I wish I had a simple solution to both of these problems, but I do not. It takes the leadership of a Master, the help and experience of a good Lodge Secretary, and the desire and work of the officers and members to overcome both problems. It is necessary to start early in the year to collect back dues by telephone calls, personal contact and other means available to keep a member from being suspended. There are probably several contributing factors as to why a man does not finish his degree work when once started. Perhaps it is lack of knowledge about what will be expected, poor investigation, unsatisfactory ritual, no plans for coaching or perhaps inferior coaching. I am always disappointed when I hear of a member who signs a petition and stops there. Imagine sending a Candidate into a Lodge full of strangers to receive a degree of which he knows little. If any of these things happen in your Lodge, it is imperative the Master, Secretary, and Brothers, follow-up closely with both the Candidate and with the Mason who signed the petition, to help and encourage the Candidate to continue with his work. Do not put it off. It must be done while interest is high. Each year finds us with fewer Lodges than the year before and 1 see no reversal of this trend. As I read the District Deputies reports, I find that many Lodges do not have enough officers to open or members present to carry on necessary business. Some Lodges are still reluctant to consolidate but others reach the decision that with the high cost of utilities, taxes, insurance, and unkeep. that it is advantageous for their Lodge to do so. Our country's inflation rate affects all aspects of our daily lives. Many Lodges have increased the dues but it is only a temporary solution and a problem we must look at each year. I know this creates a hardship on older members with set incomes, but I'm sure none of them will be suspended because they are unable to meet the increase in dues. For these reasons I can visualize a time in the future when .several Lodges may meet in a district Lodge so the facilities can be used each day of the week to conserve energy and costs. Like it or not the world does change and we must also change if we are to survive. I have encouraged each Lodge to have public installations, open meetings for presentation of 50 year emblems and to have other activities which encourage family participation. I am sure any family would be impressed by seeing their husband, father, brother or other male member installed as Master or as an officer in the Lodge and would give him support during the year. Pot-Luck dinners, trips to sporting events, theaters, and points of interest are possibilities for family participation as well as Grand Lodge dedications, corner stone laying, 50 year pin presentations at other Lodges, out door meetings, and the Labor Day Masonic week-end at Rock Springs 4-H Ranch, which will be again held in 1979, are good starters to keep interest high in Lodge.

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Council of Administration It has been to my benefit to work closely with the elective Grand Lodge officers who make up the Council of Administration. These men with the Grand Master are responsibleformanyof the decisions that direct the course of the Grand Lodge. R:.W:. W. Nolan Art?.; R:.W:. F. Warren Starns; and R:. W:. Ben B. Boyles. come from different walks of life, and are engaged in successful business enterprises, so with their progressive attitudes, positive thinking, and love of the fraternity. Masonry will move forward under their leadership. 1 value their friendship and have enjoyed bur families close relationship in the work we are engaged in. Grand Lodge Officers Each year I have enjoyed serving with the men who have been appointed to serve in the Grand Lodge line. This year everyone agrees my Grand Lodge family has been exceptional. Each of them, with their families, have traveled many miles to attend Grand Lodge functions and they have added luster and strengthened masonry by their presence. Rachael and I will always cherish the love and friendships we share with these outstanding masons. D.D.G.M. & A.C. I congratulate the sixty-four District Deputies and twelve Area Coordinators on the work they have done to promote masonry in Kansas this year. Many have far exceeded what was expected of them and I trust have been rewarded for their efforts in the satisfaction gained. May they remember their services are still needed in the fields of masonry. Past Grand Masters 1 have much respect for this elite group of gentlemen. Many are still active in the Grand Lodge and have offered to help and assist me whenever possible. To all of them, and especially those to whom I have turned for strength and support, I give my heartfelt thanks. Grand Lodge Staff 1 express my appreciation for the help and encouragement given me at the Grand Lodge office. Living in Topeka gives me the opportunity to know the staff on a more personal basis so each is a good friend. To R:.W:. Al Arnold and W:. Dave Recob, Lillian Wiant, Jean Rader. and Jack Werner, I give my thanks for a job well done. Grand Master Receptions For the first time, this year we had two Grand Masters Receptions. The first was hosted by my own Masonic Lodge, Topeka Lodge No. 17, and by my Eastern Star Chapter, Topeka Chapter No. 462. on 22 April 1978. The reception at the Grand Lodge building and the banquet at ARAB Shrine Temple were beautiful occasions Rachael and I. and the Grand Lodge officers will always remember. The second reception was given in Scott City by the combined efforts of Anthem Lodge No. 284 and Chorus Chapter No. 59, O.E.S.. on 29 April 1978. All the Grand Lodge officers and families attended this 'Western Reception'and had the opportunity to meet many of the masons in Western Kansas who attended. An afternoon of fellowship was enjoyed at the Lodge Hall and the banquet was served at the Community Center downtown. A musical program was presented by the Leoti High School music department and it made all those present wish we could go back to school and participate. I have purposely left out names because of the many involved who worked hard to make both of these receptions a memorable occasion. I thank each and everyone for the part played and also appreciate the many who came. Topeka Lodge No. 17 To the officers and members and to their families, I am forever indebted. To M:.W:. Dick Kelsey for giving me my first appointment in the Lodge line and again to the Grand

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Lodge line. To the Coaching Staff and officers when I was made a Mason who instilled in me the beauty of Masonry and the love of the fraternity, I express my deepest thanks. The Lodge has supported me all the way, and as you saw and heard these officers open Grand Lodge, you will know why I am proud to be one of them. W:. Brother Martin M. Donaldson who served as Master in 1978, and his Wife Linda, have both worked endlessly for the betterment of Masonry. Rachael and I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts. Other Grand Jurisdictions It was my pleasure to attend the Grand Lodges of Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Colorado, and Oklahoma, where Rachael and I were welcomed and treated graciously. Many of the Officers have become good friends and 1 am happy to have them at my own Grand Lodge communication. I trust each of you will extend our distinguished guests the usual warm Kansas hospitality. Grand Representatives It was my pleasure to recommend to jurisdictions named below the following Past Masters as Grand Representatives: Frank G. Freudenthal, New Jersey, May 16, 1978. Merle D. Bradley, Bogota Columbia, June 16, 1978. Lloyd D. Crall, Netherlands, June 16, 1978. Douglas M. Fair, Mexico (Cosmos), January 3, 1979. Appendant and Concordant Bodies I have tried to build a closer relationship with all the appendant bodies and the Grand Lodge. If the invitations, hospitality, and courtesies shown me during my travels are an indication of success, I am very happy. Again, it is impossible to mention personal names but my itinerary shows those functions I was able to attend. The Eastern Star Grand Chapter gave me my largest audience for speaking. The Abdallah Rodeo, the Shrine Ceremonials, the East-West Shrine football game, all gave Rachael and me many memories to look back upon. I shall be forever indebted to the five Shrine Temples who contributed to my expenses so we could attend the Imperial Shrine Session in Detroit. To the York Rite Bodies, Scottish Rite Bodies, and all the others, I appreciate your hand of friendship. Youth Groups I attended the Rainbow Girls Assembly in Wichita, Jobs Daughters Grand Session in Topeka and the DeMolay Conclave in Manhattan where I was received, honored, and given the opportunity to speak to these outstanding young people. At the All-Masonic Banquet this year you will hear a few short remarks from representatives of these three groups, and will be entertained by the Students from the Girard High School music department. You will meet three other outstanding young masons. Each of us will be proud to be associated with them and will have no doubt but the future of oiir country and masonry is in good hands. I urge much greater support for our youth, both financial and otherwise, in the years ahead.

Special Recognition I must give a special thanks to my own ARAB Shrine Temple who presented me with my own "Grand Master's Fez" which 1 have worn proudly. The Divan cooked and served breakfast to the Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputies, Area Coordinators, and Distinguished Guests attending Grand Lodge. Don Horttor, Junior Past Potentate, and his lovely wife Jane, have been good friends, hosts, and have done much to promote masonry in Kansas. Thanks to each and every Shriner. Kansas Masonic Home One of the greatest rewards in having served as Grand .Master is the opportunity it has given me to serve oh the Masonic Home Board. As we all know Medical costs, food and

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housing have been three of the fields most seriously affected by rising inflation. I am not going into detail because you will receive a special up to date.report at this communication, but I can assure you this dedicated group of masons and eastern star representatives have spent many hours searching for the solutions to our problems. 1 urge each and every one of you to put your trust in and support the progressive program recommended by this board because it is based on study, knowledge, and compassion for the welfare of others. I wish to acknowledge my love and respect for M..W.-. S. Alan Daughterty, who retired this year as Administrator of the Home. The fraternity will be ever grateful for his many years of dedicated service. I wish him many years of happy retirement. In Jerry Lindenbaum, I have the utmost confidence and feel certain the Home and its programs will move forward to the benefit Masons and humanity under his administration. I shall miss my visits to the Home and the friendships that have evolved with the guests and staff. Each and everyone of them welcomed me, made me comfortable, and truly gave me a home away from home when I have been in the Wichita area. Traveling Trophy This year I have purchased a trophy which will be known as the "Chester L. Gilbert Traveling Trophy". This trophy will be presented each year to the man whom the Grand Master feels is the most outstanding Lodge officer in the State. His name will be engraved upon the trophy which he may retain for one year, but the next year it will be passed to another and eventually placed in the archives of the Grand Lodge. The yearly recipient will be given a plaque or gift as a remembrance of the occasion. I can assure you this is not an easy task to pick the most deserving officer. One of the things 1 wiir miss most when I leave my office is the privilege I have had of meeting and observing men as they start at thebottomof the Lodge line and work toward the East. My idea is that the trophy will give them greater incentive to become better officers in the hopes the Grand Master will choose them for this honor and their name will be engraved on the pillars for exceptional service to the fraternity. Legion of Honor Kansas Masonry was honored this year by having M.'.W.'. Thomas Kaum, Jr., elected and installed as Grand Master of the International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay in the annual Session at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was my honor to receive the Honorary Legionof Honor Degree and to be invested by M.-.W.-. Brother Tom along with other distinguished Kansas Masons. DeMolay in Kansas is to be congratulated for the recognition and honor it brings to our jurisdiction. Kansas Mason I will be eternally grateful to the Grand Architect because there is such a man and that man is M..W.-. William E Mcintosh, who was willing to take over the Editorship of the Kansas Mason newspaper when M.-.W.-. Ben W. Graybill retired from that position last year. Brother Bill has the knowledge, ability, and the desire to publish a paper which appeals to all Masons. This is a worthwhile endeavor even though the cost is high, and because it is our one means of communication with all Masons in this jurisdiction. Masonic Foundation Many of you responded to my letter in which 1 asked you to give lOc a day, or a total of $36.50 or more this year contribution to the foundations. One donation that touched my heart was from a lady who could not give ten cents a day, but gave a penny a day because we had practiced an act of Charity to her family. We must always realize that it may be harder for the one who gives a dollar than the one who gives a thousand. So, it isn't what you give, but why you gave, that is the most important act of charity and is appreciated for the thought and not necessarily for the amount given.

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Rock Springs 4-H Foundation Ranch For the first time the Masons of Kansas with their families were able to gather for a two day weekend of fun and relaxation. As we viewed the beauty of the 260 acres which make up this recreational area in the Flint Hills near Junction City, we felt closer to the Grand Architect of the Universe. We had about twenty activities including horseback riding, boating, swimming and square dancing, or just plain loafing available for the enjoyment of all from 5 to 80 years of age. The accomodations were modern, excellent food was served in a beautiful dining room, and the price was minimal with all the activities included. The Ranch is already reserved for the Masons next Labor Day weekend so plan now to make it part of your summer plans. Details will become available through the Grand Lodge and the Kansas Mason. The Staff in Manhattan and at the Ranch are dedicated individuals who helped us in every way. To them and to the Brothers who put in many hours of work, 1 express my sincere appreciation. Grand Lodge Committees I do not believe it is necessary to enumerate all the committees in my address as each is covered elsewhere in these proceedings, but there are a few 1 will give special note: Public Schools This committee functioned well under the leadership of John Schowalter. The awards for the winners in the Essay Contest will be presented at School functions in hometowns instead of at Grand Lodge. 1 feel this is more meaningful to the recipients. It is also noteworthy that the monetary rewards may be used at Vo-Tech Schools as well as at Colleges and Universities. Ritualistic I mention this committee at every opportunity. It is under the superb leadership of M..W.-. J. Fred Williamson, Past Grand Master, and I believe it is one of the most important in the fraternity. Without ritualistic proficiency in presenting masonic degrees, I do not believe we can hope to convey the tenants of Masonry into the lives of others. Our District meetings each year are well conducted and valuable and should be promoted in every Lodge for greater attendance. We owe the Grand Lecturers, as well as this committee, a debt of gratitude for a job well done. Jurisprudence M.-. W.-. Arthur C. Hodgson, Past Grand Master, Chairman of this committee is one of the finest men I know and as I said when I took office 'I would not want to be Grand Master without his help and guidance". Several times-I have called or written about different problems and he promptly gives me his interpretation of the law but tells me the Grand Master may decide as he pleases. Rulings A letter was received from the Senior Deacon of Delaware Lodge No. 96. Request was denied to allow the Lodge to meet for the purpose of transacting business on Sunday. Although I was in favor of Pacific Lodge No. 29 attending the Shrine Bowl game, I disallowed use of Lodge funds for that purpose. I ruled that Wakeeney could confer the Degrees on James R. Simmons even though he was physically unable to assume some of the positions. I ruled that Girard Lodge No. 39 could not participate in a dance party where alcoholic beverages are served. I also denied Trinity Lodge No. 313 permission to participate in a fund raising dance for the same reason. Recommendations Acting on the recommendation of our Junior Past Grand Master in his report to last years annual communication. Retirement benefits were given consideration. With the

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approval of the Council of Administration, the Grand Secretary was instructed toinform any new employees that the provisions of Chapter 2. Article IV. Laws of Masonry would no longer apply. This would not affect those employed by Grand Lodge prior to April 10, 1978. I recommend that this entire article be terminated. This would include all of By-Laws 2401. 2-402, 2-40.3, 2-40.1a, 2-404 and 2-405. My second recommendation is to By-Law 2-506 Presentation of Laws of Masonry to Candidates. Ammend to read LAWS OF MASONRY TO CANDIDATE. Each candidate ai the communication which he is raised to the Degree of Master Mason mar purchase a copy of the Masonic IMWS. Then strike the remainder of the law. The high cost to print the laws and the fact I do not believe it is being read by the member, also I have noted that our laws are amended almost every year, the laws are therefore outdated almost yearly. Some who read the law have a problem with interpretation which is another reason for amendment, I recommend to the Council of Administration to study the proposition of having a loose-leaf notebook for our laws. The cost of binders would be more the first year, but afterwards changes could be made at a very great savings on a page for page basis. My third recommendation would betoamend By-Law4-.'!01. FEES FOR DEGREES. Changing the first sentence to read in part "not less than, Sixty-Five Dollars". I believe fees for the degrees are too low and should be raised.

Conclusion To the Craft I will be eternally grateful for the confidence bestowed in electing me Grand Master. I hope ! have given the office dignity, but I have also tried to have a little fun along the way and instill in you the fact that history, tradition and ritual are important, but if you miss the fellowship, the opportunity to be charitable in all ways, and to express and receive the love of your Brothers, you have missed the greatest lessons of Masonry. I can only thank-you for all your support, love, and hospitality extended to me and to my family in our associations together. To M..W.-. Brother Forrest Haggard, 1 shall forever be indebted for his confidence in me. I joined the fraternity late in life, having waited forty years for someone to talk masonry to me, so I never expected to achieve the highest honor that can be given to a Mason by his brothers. I have always been proud of the fact that Brother Forrest appointed me to the Grand Lodge line and I pray that he has been proud of any contribution I have made to Masonry in Kansas. My greatest appreciation and the hardest to express is to Rachel. Those of you who know her personally understand becauseofhercheerful, friendly and enthusiastic attitude and her interest in the Masonic fraternity, so I will say thanks with these words, "She has truly been a First Lady of Kansas Masonry in whom we can all take pride." 1 close my address with ten two letter words I have used many times this year. They apply to Masonry or whatever we might endeavor to accomplish. I hope you have used them to build and promote Masonry in your own community. "I F I T IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME". Chester L. Gilbert Grand Master A TTEST: Albert O. Arnold. Jr. Grand Secretary

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15 -Official Visit Topeka Lodge #17 17 —Area 8 meeting Abilene 18 -Area 3 meeting Horton 18 —Area 4 meeting Topeka 18 - A r a b Shrine Potentate Ball Topeka 20 -York Rite, Grand Council. Salina 21- -Unity Lodge #273 Clearwater Table Lodge 23- -Maundy Thursday Service Scottish Rite Topeka 25- -Advance Lodge #114 Florence. Father & Son Banquet 28- -Topeka Chapter #462 OES Topeka 29- -Hi-12 Topeka 31- -Area II meeting Scott City 1 -Area 12 meeting St. Francis 1- -Area 9 meeting Phillipsburg 4- -Helena Chapter 210 OES Topeka 5- -Harper Lodge #206 Harper 50-year pin presentation 7- -Area 6 meeting Coffeyville 8- -Area 9 meeting Pleasanton 8- -Area 2 meeting Olathe 12- -Council Grove Lodge #36 Council Grove 50-year pin presentation 13- -Golden Rule Lodge #90 Topeka official visit 15- -Waymire Reception Ottawa 19- -Grand Chapter O.E.S. Topeka 20- -Board of Directors Kansas Masonic Foundation 20- -Siloam Lodge #225 Topeka 50-year pin presentation 22- -Reception Topeka 24- -Pittsburgh Lodge #187 Pittsburg 50-year pin presentation 26- -Sabetha Lodge #162 28- -Masonic Foundation Annual Meeting Topeka 29- -Reception, Scott City, Kansas 30- -Reception for M.;.W.;. Tom Raum, Wichita 1- -Tyrian Lodge #246 Garden City, 50-year pin presentation 2- -Satanta Lodge #246 Satanta 50-year pin presentation 4- -Hiram Lodge #68 Leavenworth 50-year pin presentation 6- -Arab Shrine Ceremonial 10- -Official visit Veterans Hospital Topeka 10- -Topeka Lodge #17 Topeka 50-year pin presentation I I - -Ben Hur Lodge #322 Kansas City 50-year pin presentation J 2 - -Area 10 meeting Pratt 13- -Area 7 meeting Marion 13- -Area 5 meeting Cottonwood Falls 15-17- -Grand Lodge of Indiana, Indianopolis 18- -Wellington Lodge #150 Wellington 50-year pin presentation 19- -District 38 Wichita 50-year pin presentation 20- -Beulah Chapter OES #34 20- -Roger E. Sherman Lodge #369 Dedication 23- -Mackey Lodge #48 Effingham 50-year pin presentation 24- -Hoyt Lodge 327 Hoyt Honor 2 — 33° Masons 25- -Union Lodge #7 Junction City 50-year pin presentation 27- -Patmos Lodge #97 EIDorado Dedication 27- -Martindale Reception Hutchinson 31- -Wakarusa #402 Wakarusa 50-year pin presentation 2- -Keystone Lodge #102 Coffeyville 50-year pin presentation 4- -St. John's Day Carbondale 5- -Old Mission Lodge #153 Kansas City Widows Night 8- -Jobs Daughters Topeka

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13 -Valley Center Lodge #364 Valley Center Official Visit 16 -Halstead Lodge #46. Halstead Table Lodge 18 -Joppa Lodge #223. Leon 50-year pin presentation 21- -Russell Lodge #177 Russell. Centennial 25- -McCracken Lodge #58 McCracken Dedication 27- -Kilwinning Lodge #265 Pratt 50-year pin presentation 1 -Annual Visit V.A. Hospital, Leavenworth 2- -Mirza Shrine Ceremonial, Pittsburg 6 -Topeka Lodge #17 Topeka Annual Meeting 13- -Topeka Lodge #17 Installation, Topeka 27- -Wreath Laying Ceremony Eisenhouer Abilene 27- -St. John's Day Meeting. Abilene 8- -St. Thomas Lodge #306 Colby Official Visit 9 -Leoti Lodge #340, Leoti, 50-year pin presentation 18- -Gardner Lodge #65, Gardner 50-year pin presentation 21-24- -Grand Lodge of Colorado. Denver 30- -Seabrook Lodge #385 Topeka Official Visit 1- -York #57, Wichita, Official visit 3- -District Deputies' School, Salina 3- -Narka Lodge #349 Narka 50-year pin presentation 8- -Salina Lodge #60 Salina 50-year pin presentation 12-14- -Grand Lodge of Oklahoma 17- -Climax Lodge #411, Climax 50-year pin presentation 18-21- -Grand Masters Conference, Colorado Springs, Colo. 8-10- -Grand Lodge of Kansas OUTSTANDING MASONS

Harvey Hawkinson. Burdick #429 Wendell Peterson, Burdick #429 Edward J. Gutsch, Burdick #429 William Max Mathis, Kilwinning #265 Leroy W. Stone. Westgate #438 Max Croissant. Scottsville #249 Chester McWilson. St. John #113 Henry Nichols, Westgate #438 Jimmie Grassi, Old Mission #153 Denzel A. Rybolt. Ottawa #18 William A. Coverdale. Circleville #20 Max A. Larimer, Lake Lodge #50 Charles S. Baldry, Siloam #225 John E. Lane, Euclid #101 Dorman L. Meyers, Dwight #374 J. Clyde Bradbury, York #57 Carl A. Legleiter, McCracken #58 Peter N. Klein, Phillipsburg #184 James Barnhart, St. Francis #404 William J. Yotter. Leoti #340 Edward Pitcher, Norwich #319 Lawrence Paul Aeschilman, McPherson #142 Charles W. Sweeton. Baxter Springs #71 John H. Mussa, Scammon #351 William N. Vanderbeek, Hancock Lawrence Hull. Sutton #85 Floyd Warnock, Nicherson #43 Thomas J. Hewit. Hoyt #327 Charles Walker, McCracken #58 George W. Butler, Hoisinglon #331 David Rogers. McCracken #58

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Norwich #319 Leoti #340-' Narka #349 Roger E. Sherman #369 Dwight #374 St. Francis #404 Johnson #441 TRICE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ROBINSON AWARD Topeka Lodge #17 York Lodge #57 Wamego Lodge #75 Zeredatha Lodge #80 Harmony Lodge #94 Delaware Lodge #96 Wichita Lodge #99 McPherson Lodge #172 Kansas Lodge #307 Trinity Lodge #313 Hoyt_ Lodge #327 Bestor G. Brown Lodge #433

Proclamation WHEREAS: FREEMASONRY proudly acknowledges St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist as its patron Saints, honors their memory, points to their lives in its ritualistic work and dedicates its Lodges to them. and. WHEREAS: The annual observance of the Feasts of Sts. John has occupied a place of primary importance in the activity of every Craft Lodge. NOW THEREFORE, L CHESTER L. GILBERT, GRAND MASTER O F FREEMASONS IN KANSAS, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM A GENERAL AND SIMULTANEOUS OBSERVANCE O F THE FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST BY THE LODGES O F THIS JURISDICTION ON SUNDAY. JUNE 25. 1978. For the purpose herein .set forth. I am asking the Lodges to begin at once to make plans for attendance at a service of Divine worship as a Lodge or as a group of Lodges to proclaim and observe this Festive Day. It is understood that a Church must first extend an invitation and that acceptance of the invitation must be agreeable to the Brethren of the Lodge, all in keeping with the spirit of the General Regulations of Masonry. I call upon all Master Masons to join with Masonic Brethren and participate with their Lodges in the act of Divine Worship so rich in Masonic Tradition. I ask the full cooperation of all Masonic and related organizations, of whatever rite, name or title; that they urge their membership to worship with the Brethren of their Lodges on this Sunday nearest the Feast of St. John, for the purpose of rededication of Masonic ideals. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE GRAND LODGE AF&AM OF KANSAS. Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Master Attest: Albert O. Arnold Jr., Grand Secretary EDICT FROM THE GRAND EAST To the Masters. Wardens and Brethren of Occidental Lodge No. 207, A.F. & A.M.. Alton. Kansas and Saqui Lodge No. 160. A.F. & A.M.. Osborne Kansas:

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A proposition to consolidate Occidental Lodge No. 207, A.F. & A.M.. Alton. Kansas and Saqui Lodge No. 160. A.F. & A.M.. Osborne. Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 8, ARTICLE IX of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder appear to be regular and the Secretary of each Lodge has certified that the resident members of his Lodge were notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation in each Lodge by the necessary two-thirds ballot. NOW, THEREFORE, I Chester L. Gilbert.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, and acting in accord with the above provisions of our law, do hereby declare the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Saqui Lodge No. 160, A.F. & A.M.. located at Osborne, Kansas. IT IS HEREBY O R D E R E D THAT the Secretary of Occidental Lodge No. 207 transmit the seal and charter of said Lodge to the Grand Secretary at Topeka. Kansas and he shall turn over all property, accounts, books and records to the Secretary of Saqui Lodge No. 160. A.F. & A.M. in accordance with by-law 3-618. Assets and Liabilities. The effective date of this consolidation shall be December 16. 1978. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Occidental Lodge No. 207 to list all properties owned by the said Lodge and title thereto shall transfer to Saqui Lodge No. 160 A.F. & A.M. as above provided for. The Secretary of Occidental Lodge No. 207 shall also report to the Grand Secretary and to the Secretary of Saqui Lodge No. 160 any changes in the membership roll of said Lodge which may have taken place during the period of December 31. 1977 to December 15, 1978 and he shall further make a listing of the membership of said Lodge showing the dates to which dues have been paid. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Saqui Lodge No. 160 A.F. & A.M., to report to the Grand Secretary the dates on which all terms of the Edict have been complied with. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 15th day of December, A.D. 1978, A.L. 5978. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Master ATTEST: A i u c i i \j.

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Grand Secrelary EDICT FROM THE GRAND EAST To the Masters. Wardens and Brethren of Coats Lodge No. 394. A.F. & A.M.. Coats. Kansas and Kilwinning Lodge No. 265. A.F. & A.M.. Pratt. Kansas: A proposition to consolidate Coats Lodge No. 394, A.F. & A.M., Coats, Kansas and Kilwinning Lodge No. 265, A.F. & A.M., Pratt, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 8, ARTICLE IX of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder appear to be regular and the Secretary of each Lodge has certified that the resident members of his Lodge were notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation in each Lodge by the necessary two-thirds ballot. NOW, THEREFORE. I Chester L.Gilbert, 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, and acting in accord with the above provisions of our law, do hereby declare the above Lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Kilwinning Lodge No. 265, A.F. & A.M., located at Pratt, Kansas. IT IS HEREBY O R D E R E D T H A T t h e Secretary ofCoats Lodge No. 394transmit the seal and charter of said Lodge to the Grand Secretary at Topeka, Kansas and he shall turn over all property, accounts, books and records to the Secretary of Kilwinning Lodge No. 265, A.F. & A.M. in accordance with by-law 3-618. Assets and Liabilities. The effective date of this consolidation shall be November 1. 1978. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Coats Lodge No. 394 to list all properties owned by the said Lodge and title thereto shall transfer to Kilwinning Lodge No. 265, A.F. & A.M. as above provided for.

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The Secretary of Coats Lodge No. 394 shall also report to the Grand Secretary and to the Secretary of Kilwinning Lodge No. 265 any changes in the membership roll of said Lodge which may have taken place during the period of December 31, 1977 to November 1, 1978 and he shall further make a listing of the membership of said Lodge showing the dates to which dues have been paid. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of Kilwinning Lodge No. 265. A.F. & A.M., to report to the Grand Secretary the dates on which all terms of the Edict have been complied with. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Lodge to be affixed in the City of Topeka, this 1st day of November. A.D. 1978, A.L. 5978. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Master ATTEST: Albert O. Arnold, Jr. Grand Secretary SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Hall of McCracken Lodge No. 58, AF&AM. McCracken, Kansas. November 25, 1978. A Special Communication of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Kansas was opened in ample form on the First Degree of Masonry by M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Master. The purpose of this Special Communication was to dedicate the new temple of McCracken Lodge. The Grand Master was assisted in the dedication ceremony by the following Grand Lodge Officers or their protems. M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Master R:.W:. W. Nolan Artz ^. Deputy Grand Master R:.W:. F. Warren Starns Grand Senior Warden R:.W:. Ben B. Boyles Grand Junior Warden W:. Jack P. Wilson (McCracken Lodge No. 58) ...as Grand -Treasurer R:.W:. Albert O. Arnold Jr Grand Secretary W:. Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain W:. Robert G. Jackson Grand Senior Deacon W:. Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr Grand Junior Deacon W:. Hugh F. Richards Grand Marshal W:. Raymond L. Mills (McCracken Lodge No. 58 as Grand Sword Bearer W:. James L. Withers Grand Senior Steward R:.W:. Carl A. Legleiter (DDGM Dist. No. 52) Grand Junior Steward W:. Chares W. Gutsch Grand Pursuivant W:. Larry Algott Grand Tyler R:.W:. Ronald White ; Asst. Grand Tyler Bearers Of The Symbolic Lodge: Jack Wilson, Raymond Frank, Elmore Ryan and Perry Van Winkle. Following a delightful noon luncheon, the members ladies and friends assembled in the lodge room for the following program. Call to order by W:. Clifford B. Gilbert Worshipful Master. Procession of Grand Lodge Officers: Pledge of Allegiance: Introduction of Grand Lodge Officers by M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert Presentation of Honored Guests Carl Legleiter DDGM Thanksgiving Hymn. . Flute Solo Lynette Legleiter Dedication; Grand Lodge Officers Dedication Ode Post Rock Four Architect Reginald M. Washaliski Jr. Divine Blessing Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain History of Lodge Walter E. Rogers, Sec. 1 Believe Post Rock Four Benediction Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain The erection of this new temple is a beautiful story of dedication and sharing. Two long time members of McCracken Chapter OES. No. 261 and widows of members of the lodge

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had contributed most of the funds for the project. The members had also contributed much of their time and talents, but without the help of these ladies the task could not have been accomplished. When interviewed we learned that these good ladies shared the same first name, and had been friends for a good number of years. Sisters Ruby Ryan and Ruby Van Winkle revealed their desire to have a new lodge as a memorial to their late husbands. W:. Clifford Gilbert noted the desire of the Rubys to make this donation without fanfare or notoriety, but the secret was just too good to be left untold. Our Grand Master expressed it quite well when he said. "In the two Rubys, McCracken certainly has two jewels." The structure is all metal with a partial brick exterior. It is situated at the corner of 5th street and West Beech Avenue, which is near the center of town. The interior is oak paneled with indirect lighting and acoustic ceiling throughout. The lodge room is carpeted in blue. A sizeable dining room and well equipped kitchen completes a well planned arrangement. The over-all structure is sixty by ninety feet. The furnishings hold yet another story. The lodge had in its possession 37 high back arm chairs of sturdy oak. Time and use had taken their toll. At length it was decided to have them stripped, refinished and the seats recovered. The altar, pedestals, pillars and other furniture were also treated in like manner. The end result is one of beauty, versatility and pride. Our Grand Master in his closing remarks noted his grandfather had homesteaded a farm eleven miles south of Ellis. Further, that he still has many relatives in this area. Naturally this included W:. Clifford Gilbert and his young son Brett, who was also present. M:.W:. Gilbert highly praised the members of McCracken Lodge and the ladies and brethren of McCracken Chapter OES for their efforts and tHanked all of those present for an unforgettable day. The joy and satisfaction of this day is difficult to relate. Yet one could not leave this scene without feeling a distinct air of optimism and enthusiasm for the continuing success of Freemasonry. Thank you Brothers and Sisters of McCracken, God speed you on. No further business appearing the M:.W:. Grand Lodge was closed in ample form on the First Degree of Masonry. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Master Attpsf

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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Grand lodge A.F.&A.M. of Kan.sas. Craft Lodge Room. October 7. 1978. Topeka, Kansas A .Special Communication of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge AF & AM of Kansas was opened in the First Degree for the purpose of dedicating a flag pole on the building site of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Topeka, Kansas, by M:.W:. Chester I.. Gilbert. Grand Master, in the Grand Lodge Craft Room, with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge officers or their pro tems: M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Master R:.W:. W. Nolan Art? Deputy Grand Master R:.W:. F. Warren Starns Grand Senior Warden R:. W:. Ben W. Boyles Grand Junior Warden M:.W:. Carroll C. Arncll. PGM as Grand Treasurer R:.W:. Albert O. Arnold. .Ir Grand Secretary W:. Conrad F. .lohnson

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W:. .lames I.. Withers Grand Senior Sicwunl W:. Oliee B. Williams. AC VI as Grand Junior Sleuard W:. Charles W. Gutsch Grand Pursivani W:. l.arry Algott Grand Tyler W:. Ronald White Assl. Grand Tyler W:. Glenn 1.. Knapp. Chm.) At Bearers of M:.W:. Robert H. Arnold. PGM) Symholic l.odne The following program was then presented: Welcome by Master of Ceremony—Albert O. Arnold, Jr.. Grand Secretary Introduction of Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron Sister Pauline Yockey and Brother Leo Whitley Song: "God Bless America" led by Sister Peggy Baldry Grand Lodge Officers Entrance Introduction of Grand Master by the Grand Secretary Raising of Flag—Grand and Asst. Grand Tyler Pledge of Allegiance—led by the Grand Master. M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert Dedication Ceremony by Lodge Officers R:.W:. W. Nolan Artz. Deputy Grand Master R:.W:. F. Warren Starns. Grand Senior Warden R:.W:. Ben B. Boyles. Grand Junior Warden W:. Conrad F. Johnson. Grand Chaplain The Grand Master re-introduced the Worthy G rand Matron and Worlh\' Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter. Order of the Eastern Star. Sister Pauline Yockey was called upon to introduce the Grand Chapter officers present. Associate Grand Matron. Sister Jeanne Beck; Associate Grand Conductress. Sister Joan Crotchctt; Chairman of the Trustees. Sister Darlene Mack PGM. Brother Carroll Arnctt PGP. Sister Fern Brown PGM: Grand Chaplain. Sister Lorene White; Sister Betty Lou Denton. Grand Marshal; and their husbands and/or wives. Worthy Grand Matron thanked the Grand Maslerand Grand Lodge officers for being present and performing this "very impressive ccremonv" and that the flag would continue to fly every day of the year above the Grand Chapter office building. Further, that it adds to the beauty of the building. The Junior Past Grand Matron. Sister Dixie Knauss and her husband. Clifford, were donating the flag pole. Also noting the joint effort of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons of District No. 17 who helped install the flag pole. Brother Leo Whitley, Worthy Grand Patron, was called upon. He gave an appropriate response acknowledging the blessing of the Grand Architect for our Fraternity, for our country and for our flag. The Grand Master then proceeded to introduce the Grand Lodge officers noting that all the officers were present with the exception of the Grand Treasurer who was pro temmed for by M:.W:. Carroll C. Arnettand the Grand Junior Steward who was pro temmed for by R:.W:. Olice B. Williams. District Deputy Grand Masterat Large and Area Coordinator No. 6. The Grand Master after making introduction of his Grand Lodge officers gave a brief history of the flag, "what it means to us as Americans. Masons, and Eastern Stars." In the conclusion of his speech the Grand Master again reminded us that we were guests •of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons of District No. 17, Order of the Eastern Star, at a noon luncheon. Benediction followed by W:. Brother Conrad F. Johnson. The Brethren retired and the M:.W:. Grand Lodge AF & AM was clo.sed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Master ATTEST: Albert O. Arnold, Jr. Grand Seerelary SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Hall of Benevolent Lodge No. 98. AF & AM, Abilene, Kansas. December 27, 1978.

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A Special C o m m u n i c a t i o n o f the M : . W:. Grand Lodge o f A F & A M o f Kansas was opened in ample f o r m on the First Degree of Masonry by M:.W:. Chester I.. Gilbert. Grand Master. The purpose of the Special Communication was to place a wreath at the â&#x20AC;˘ tomb of President and General Dwight D. Eisenhower. This as a part of the Ceremony of Dedication. The following Grand l o d g e Officers or their protemsa.ssisted in the opening. M:.W:. Chester I.. Gilbert Grand Master R:.W:. W. Nolan A r t z Deputy Grand Master W:. Robert G. Jackson o.v Grand Senior Warden M:.W:. Carroll C. Arnett. P G M as Grand Treasurer R:.W:. Albert O. A r n o l d . Jr Grand Secretary W:. Conrad F. Johnson Grand Chaplain W:. Robert C. Mcngcs. No. 98 as Grand Senior Deacon W:. John H. M c V i c k c r . No. 98 as Grand Junior Deacon W:. Hugh F. Richards Grand Marshal W:. .lohn H. Jury, No. 98Grand Sword Bearer W:. David F. Montgomery. No. 98 as Grand Senior Steward W:. Gail E. Lenoard, N o . 98 as Grand Junior Steward W:. Charles W. Gutsch Grand Pursuivant W:. I.arry A l g o t t Grand Tyler W:. Ronald White Asst. Grand Tyler R:.W:. Don L. Dicks. Area Coordinator. Area V I I I . was also present. The brethren were given the freedom of the lodge and instructed to assemble in the Chapel at the Eisenhower Center. We were also reminded to return after the ceremony for dinner at 6 p.m. At the Chapel the Grand Master was introduced by the Grand Secretary. M:.W:. Gilbert made the following statement: "We are gathered here today, not to lay a cornerstone or dedicate a building, but to pay homage to a native son. who was not a Mason, but one w h o m we feel practiced the tenets of our order which are brotherly love. truth and relief. We feel Dwight D. Eisenhower built and structured his life as a good c.xample for others to follow. We will overlook any shortcomings and mistakes, not unlike many which wc have, and we wiii observe and pay honor to his leadership as President of the United States and as a General in the United States A r m y . " Following placement of the wreath and the general ceremony of dedication, theGrand Master thanked all who had assisted in making this event possible. Special appreciation was extended to W:. Robert C. Menges o f Benevolent l o d g e for making arrangement and to Dennis Medina. Curator of the Eisenhower Museum and Chapel. The Grand Master also made special note of the wreath which was made by W:. Jo.seph Campbell a resident of our Kansas Masonic Home at Wichita. The brethren then returned to the lodge for their annual celebration o f the feast date o f St. John The Evangelist. F o l l o w i n g a delicious turkey dinner, served by the ladies of Abilene Chapter N o . I l l , OES. the members, ladies, and friends assembled in the lodge room for the program of the evening. Emblems were presented to 25 year members and a memorial was presented honoring those members of Benevolent Lodge who had passed away during the year. Musical entertainment included W:. Elmer F. An_derson, a Past Master of Cyrus Lodge No. 288 playing the musical saw. Sister Willa Jones, a member of Abilene Chapter. OES. favored the audience with several vocal numbers. .She was accompanied by Sister D c A n n Striink. W o r t h y M a t r o n , of Abilene Chapter No. I l l , OES. W:. Robert C. Menges. the long-time secretary of the lodge was given a standing round of applause in acknowledgement of his many years of faithful service to the lodge. Brother Menges declined re-election at the lodge's annual communication. Although 110 persons were in attendance, it was felt more would have been present had it not been for construction in the building which made it nearly impossible to use the front stairs. The reason for this construction is to install an elevator. It had been planned to complete this project by meeting time, but ,several problems cau,sed a delay. O u r Grand Master congratulated the members of Benevolent Lodge for a fine program and meeting and extended a l l present best wishes for the new year.

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No further business the M:.W:. Grand Lodge was closed in ample form on the First Degree of Masonry. Chester L. Gilbert Grainl Mtisicr Attest: Albert O. Arnold. .Ir. Grand Secrelary SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Dedication: Lebo Lodge No. 152 October 14, 1978, Lebo Kansas The M:.W:. Grand Lodge A F & AM of Kansas was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree by M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Master. The purpose of this Special Communication was to dedicate the new Temple of Lebo Lodge No. 152. The following Grand Lodge officers or their proxies assisted: M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert . . . ; Cirtnnl Masicr R:.W:. W. Nolan Art/ Dc/niiy (irainl MIISUT R:.W:. Robert G. .lackson as Grand Scniitr H ardcn R:'W:. Ben B. Boylcs Grand Jtminr H an/en W:. Evan L. Ellis (W. M. of 152) a\ Grand Treasurer R:.W:. Albert O. Arnold. .Ir Grand SniTiary W:. Conrad F. .lohnson Grand Clia/'/ain R:.W:. Ronald E. White. Lecturer «.s Grand Soiinr l^camn W:. Martin .loncs. Trustee (152) a\ Grand Jiiniiir Deacon W:. Hugh F. Richards Grand Marshal W:. William S. Goodwin. .Ir.. Secretary (152) as Grand Suiirt/ Hearer W:. .lohn R. Ellis. Steward (152) -. as Graml Senior Steward W:. Harvey Ray Fowler. .Ir. Warden (152) (;.v Grand .liniiar SiewanI W:. Charles W. Gutsch Grand Piasnivani W:. Thomas H. .lones (152) as Grcnid Tvler R:.W:. Olicc B. Williams. AC VI • R:.W:. Orvillc E. Morriss. AC V The following program was presented: 11:00 am; Opening of M:,W:. Grand Lodge AF & AM of Kansas on First Degree of Masonry- M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert .Presiding Temple of Lebo Lodge No. 152 12:00 noon Luncheon. Grand Lodge Officers and all Master Masons Dining Room of Lebo Lodge 1:00 p.m. Open Dedication. Main Lodge Room Call to Order. E\an L. Ellis. Worshipful Master Procession of Grand Lodge Officers Pledge of Allegiance Introduction of Grand Lodge Officers M:.W:. Chester I . Gilbert. Grand Master Dedication. Grand Lodge Officers Dedication Ode. Martin .lones Solo: Martin .lones- Mrs. Dan Evans. Accompanist Bearers of Symbolic Lodge W:. Svlvester Rogers. Past DDGM W:. Dean .lones. Past DDGM W:. Price Cowan. Past DDGM W:. Doyle Longhofcr. Past DDGM Architect. W:. Thomas H. .lones Divine Blessing. W:. Conrad F. .lohnson. Grand Chaplain History of lodge. William S. Goodwin'. Secrelary M:.W:. Chester 1. Gil ben then introduced the Grand Lodge Officers who were present and also introduced their ladies. He introduced Brother Waller Bal/erick a member of 'Albert Pike lodge No. .10.1 at Wichita who had been the principal speaker al the Warden's meetings.

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The Grand Mastereommcnied on the fine lotlge hisloryas reported by Brother William S. G o o d w i n . Secretary of the lodge. The Grand Master complimented the lodge and the Faslern Star on their hard u o r k and expressed his great pleasure at realizing that through the work andiledieation of both groups the lodge was liee and dear of debt. He also ga\e an interesting address on what Masonry should mean to all of us. No further business appearing the lodge was closed in Ample Form on the Firsl Degree of Masonry. Benediction by the Grand Chaplain. Chester I . Gilbert (iriiiid MdMcr AITTST: Albert O. A r n o l d . .Ir. (iriiinl Sciicuiry SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N Delta l o d g e No. 77. Medicine l o d g e . Kansas. .Uily K. I97X. A .Special Communication of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge A F & A M of Kansas was opened in A m p l e form on the First Degree by M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert. Grand Master. The purpose to dedicate the new Temple of Delta l o d g e No. 77 of Medicine Lodge. Kansas. The M:.W:. Grand Lodge waf opened by the Grand Master with the assistance of the following Grand Lodge Officers or their pro terns: M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert (iruiul Master R:.W:. Robert G. .laekson «.v Dc/yiily Ciiaiul MtiMcr R:.W:. F. Warren .Starns (iraiul Sciiicr H'ari/cn R:.W:. Ben B. Boyles (hainl .lunUir Warden M:.W:. H. .laekson Staton. PGM as Ciraiul Treasurer R:.W:. Albert O. Arnold. .Ir Gram/ Secreniry W:. Conrad F. .lohnson (Irand C/ia/ilaiii W:. Olice B. Williams. A C V I as Grant/ Senior Deacon W:. W. Ma.x Mathis. D D G M No. .SO as Grand Juniar Deaean W:. Charles W. Gutsch as Grand Marslial W:. Robert L. Rose. D D G M No. 48 as Grand Sword Ri-arer W:. Frvin G. Walker. No. 77 as Grand Senior Sleward W:. Gilbert D. Dawson. No. 77 as Grand Junior Sleward W: Richard A Porter No .10.1 <-> Gr,,,,,! /•.....•>;....•.•.'.•.•;.' W:. Frrol I.. Neal. No. 77 (opening) as Grand Ty/er W:. Glenn C. Vanderwork, No. 77 as Assi. Grand fvier W:. Sam Hartley. W : . M : . No. 77 Prineipa/ Areliiieei W:. .lames F. McKanna. No. 77) W:. Ronald I.. Burkridge. No. 77) W:. I.oren C. Rolf. No. 77) ! Bearers of Svmbolic Lodge W:. Frrol I.. Neal, No. 77) The following program was presented: Opening of Grand Lodge By Grand Lodge Officers Welcome Robert Ott. P.M. Introduction o f Grand Lodge Officers and Distinguished Guests The Grand Master was introduced and he in turn introduced his Grand Lodge Officers and partv. W:.l.. Wilbur Love was introduced and he introduced the members of the Kansas Masonic Home he had transported to the meeting. A very hearty welcome wase.xtended t o a l l . The Grand Master expressed appreciation for the Grand Lodge Officers and himself for the fine dinner to which they were hosted by the members of Delta Lodge No. 77. Song. "Bless This Hou.se" l.oVae Blunk Organist Geraldine Clarke Dedication of the Temple Address M:.W:. Chester I.. Gilbert, Grand Master Reception in D i n i n g Room Served by Lorraine Chapter No. .19. O.E.S. The following items were announced as having been placed in the cornerstone: List of Members as of July 8, 1978 List of Grand Officers

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History of Delta lodge No. 77 By-laws of Delta lodge No. 77-adopted August 24. 1912 Revised By-laws of Delta lodge No. 77^- December. 1920 By-laws of Cyprus Chapter No. 6.1 of Royal Arch Masonsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Adopted April 1.1. 1922 2 Editions of the local paper I Silver Dollar dated I97X The Grand Master in his address complimented the officers and members of Delta Lodge No. 77 and the officers and members of Lorraine Chapter No. .19 Order of the Eastern Star for their diligence, work, and hard efforts in making possible this beautiful new Temple. He noted it had been several years in construction and as reported by the Secretary most of the material and labor was supplied by the membership and thus the co.st was very reasonable. The exterior is of outstanding architectural design with a set-in front, a pillared overhang, planter box. faced with brick, fully air conditioned and carpeted with a beautiful reception area, a kitchen, and all very ample in si/e. It has a Square and Compass carpeting which at once distinguishes its interior and other furniture with a decor that leaves no doubt it is a Masonic lodge. The Masons of Delta Lodge are proud of this new building and justifiably so. It will enhance the entire community as well as serving the Fraternity and its appendant orders for many, many years to come. Mrs. James H. Trice, widow of our late Grand Master M:.W:. James H. Trice. 1944. was present. She was escorted by her son W:. James H. Trice. Jr. who is also a member of Delta Lodge. Mrs. Trice was most appreciative of being recognized. She responded by saying how proud M:.W:. "Jack" would be of his lodge and Eastern Star Chapter for constructing this fine new Temple. Members of the Eastern Star were asked to rise, their officers were introduced, also the officers of the lodge, and the members and officers of the Rainbow Chapter. It was announced that refreshments would be served immediately following the close of the dedication service. The Grand Master again highly complimented the officers and members for their fine job and urged them to continue on and to an even greater future. The lodge was closed in Ample form on the First Degree of Masonry. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Master Attest: Albert O. Arnold Jr. Grand Secretary SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Delaware Lodge No. 96, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas. June 17, 1978. A Special Communication on the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of AF & AM of Kansas was opened in the First Degree for the purpose of dedicating the new Temple of Delaware Lodge No. 96. M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert opened a lodge of Entered Apprentice in Ample Form with the following Grand Lodge Officers or their pro terns assisting: Grand Master M :.W:.. Chester L. Gilbert Deputy Grand Master R: .W:. W. Nolan Artz as Grand Senior Warden R: .W:. Robert G. Jackson Grand Junior Warden R: .W:. Ben B. Boyles as Grand Treasurer M :.W:.. Ben W. Graybill, PGM Grand Secretary R: .W:. Albert O. Arnold Grand Chaplain W::. Conrad F. Johnson W::. Jimmie L. Grassi, DDGM No. 5 as Grand Senior Deacon W::. Olice B. Williams. A / C No. 6 as Grand Junior Deacon W::. Hugh F. Richards Grand Marshal W::. John E. Masters Grand Sword Bearer W::. Floyd Bosler, PM No. 3 as Grand Senior Steward W::. Arthur A. Hartshorn Grand Junior Steward W::. Charles W. Gutsch Grand Pursuivant

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l.ouis E. Kresin. A / C No. 2 Henry W. Nichols. DDGM No. 4 Richard D. Overton. Chm. Masonic Education Robert M . Schrocder. Lecturer O.scar D. Smith. Committee on Publications .lames E. Hanson. Temple Building and Remodeling Committee The following program was'then presented: Call to O r d e r — W : . Jerry Lough. Worshipful Master Procession of Grand Lodge Officers Pledge of Allegiance Introduction of Grand Master—.Jerry L o u g h . Worshipful Master Introduction of Grand Lodge O f f i c e r s — M : . W : . Chester L. Gilbert. Grand Master S o l o - - V i r g i n i a Sublett King Dedication—Grand Lodge Officers Dedication Ode—.lob's Daughters Bethel No. 47 Bearers of Svmbolic l o d g e — W:. W m . B. Perry W:. Conrad D. .lennings W:. .lames E. Hanson W:. Frank L. Boyer Presentations Musician—.lo Lough History of the Lodge—W:. J. Charles Walje Address—M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert. Grand Master Benediction—W:. Conrad F. Johnson. Grand Chaplain Brother John W . Newby a 50 year member was present and introduced by W:. Gerald A . Lough. At the altar he was presented a 50 year emblem by M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert. Grand Master. In addition to congratulations, a standing applause greeted this good brother. W:. Robert E. Rodgers was escorted to the East by the Grand Senior Deacon. He was fllgniy coillllieiiueu loi liiseiii'ii> iii as.M.^iiiig ilie lOugc iii Cifriijjleiiii^ iiic iiiiciiiM ofiiic new Temple and in his continuing efforts through all phases of its construction. The Worshipful Master highly complimented h i m and also prai.sed the efforts of the other members for their assistance. The G l a n d Master. Chester L. Gilbert, was asked to present him with a plaque in behalf of the lodge. The Grand Master in presenting the plaque noted it takes a leader in projects of this kind and he has been informed that Brother Rodgers is that kind of leader. He quoted the inscription on the plaque as follows: "Delaware l o d g e No. 96 presents to W:. Robert E. Rodgers this token of their grateful appreciation of his untiring efforts and outstanding devotion in the building of our Temple in 1978." Brother Rodgers gave a very appropriate response thanking the lodge and the Worshipliil Master and the Grand Master for presentation of this plaque. He further e.\piessed his very great appreciation to his wife for accepting the many long hours of his absence while performing this task, and closed by .saying. "I consider this plaque the very highest honor I have ever received." Brother Raymond Byers. Architect, was escorted to the East by the Grand Senior Deacon and he also was presented a plaque by our M:.W:. Grand Master in behalf of the lodge, noting it docs take someone in a leadership capacity to assist these brethren in the handling of the purchasing and obtaining of supplies: "Delaware Lodge No. 96 presents to Brother Raymond Byers this token for their grateful appreciation to his unselfish devotion in serving as Principal Architect for our Temple. I97X." Brother Byers also expressed his very great appreciation for receiving the plaque and he too lelt it was the greatest honor he has received. He thanked the group for a Mowing him to work with 1 hem. The Worshipful Master expressed his very great appreciation to all of th»

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brethren of the lodge for their assistance and the ladies of the Eastern Star for their assistance and to the wives for allowing their husbands the many extra hours required in completing this edifice. W:. Brother J. Charles Walje, Secretary of the lodge then was called forward to^ive a history of Delaware lodge. This proved to be most interesting and informative. The history covered 108 years. In concluding his remarks Brother Walje called attention to the original charter of Delaware lodge which had been removed from the vault at Grand lodge on orders of the Grand Master for this occasion. It was displayed in the East. Brother Lewis Mansfield explained the "Delaware Chiefs".*** This is a friendly way in which the lodge has of obtaining funds. W:. Brother Gerald lough then presented the Grand Master with a belt buckle which he had designed and handcrafted. The Grand Master expressed his very great appreciation and assured Brother l.ough he would enjoy it for many. many, years to come. *â&#x20AC;˘* organi/ation and presented the Grand Master with an "Honorary Membership". The Grand Master then addressed the assembly. He asked the officers of Delaware Lodge and their wives to stand and called for applause for their very fine efforts in erecting this Temple, the very fine meal, and the wonderful hospitality shared this date. Worthv Matron of Sincerity Chapter No. 295. O.E.S.. and her officers were asked to stand and also be recognized. When you build a Temple like this. Masonry is going to grow in your community, i would like to read to you something that 1 ha\c written up for the dedication of Temples this year because 1 believe it is important. What do Masons belie\c'.' Masons are frequently asked what makes you a Mason? Or what do Masons believe? Most people who ask these questions are not interested particularly in either the ritual as such or the socalled secret part of Masonry. They are interested in what draws men together. What has given Masonry its great place in history and why there arc so many men of character among its members. When viewed in this light the answers are simple and answers that most people can understand. First of all Masonry believes in the worth of an individual. Each person is worth something and this worth has nothing necessarily to do with his wealth, his position, or his talent. It recognizes that each person should be met and treated as a human being of value. Whenever totalitarian governments come into power there are two groups that they try to destroy. These are the Christian church and the Masonic lodge. These have pre-eminently stood for the worth of the individual. In the lodge all members meet on the same level, and there are bankers, high officials, farmers, mechanics, and laborers who meet only as brothers. Masonry believes in the brotherhood of man. This is a logical step from the above. If there are no barriers when we meet, surely all men are brothers and should be treated as such. It is said that when Mr. Truman, who was incidentally a Past Grand Master of Missouri, visited a lodge in the District of Columbia a brother addressed him as Mr. President. Truman stopped him and said kindly but firmly, "My brother, when I entered the door of this lodge I became Brother Truman. When 1 leave through that door I will again be Mr. President." Masonry believes in unselfish charity. It is impossible to enumerate here the charitable work which is being carried on by the Masonic group for its own members as well as for others and extending a helping hand. Last but by no means least Masonry belives in a just and righteous Diety. No matter what name you rriay call Him. Thus there are Moslems, Hindus, Jews, and Christians who meet together and pay homage to the divine creator whom they address as the Supreme Architect of the universe. Masons believe in love of country. We love our country and believe that it is the greatest on earth. Masonic ideals and principles are woven into our Constitution and many of the founding fathers were Masons. We therefore honor its fiag, obey its laws, and support its leaders. If we find weaknesses, and all human organizations have weaknesses, we believe in working lawfully to correct them. We are proud of our country and never belittle it. Masonry is not a religion b i t through its symbolic teachings, it has made good men better and made the world a better place in which to live. In my remarks before I certainly meant to recognize a group here today whom I am sure also make this a better world in which to live and that is our youth groups. I know that Job's Daughters have participated today and 1 would like those who participated and any

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Others who a re in the lodge hall to stand and let's give them a hand. Arc there any members of the Rainbow Girls here today? This is another one of our youth groups, some lodges have Job's Daughters and some have Rainbow Girls. They are both outstanding groups. I have been privileged to visit each o f their Annual Communications last week. I was at Job's Daughters in Topeka. 1 don't know where you would go in this world to find a finer group o f young ladies than those I viewed in Topeka and at the Rainbow Assembly in Wichita. Also are there a n y DeMolay boys present? I met this young man earlier and 1 understand that he is going to be j o i n i n g the Masons one o f these days when he turns IS years old. It is a pleasure to have you here today and I do want to recognize the wonderful work performed by DeMolay. We are proud of our youth. With tho.se remarks I would like to close and I w i l l turn the program back over t o the Worshipful Master. The Grand Master also made mention of September 1, 2. and 3 for a Masonic weekend at Rock Creek 4-H Camp within 15 miles of Junction City. A slide presentation followed the meeting and was shown by W:. Brother Robert Jackson. This has got to be the largest lodge in the Stale of Kansas on one level. The building is 80 X 100 feet with substantial parking area on the south and west of the building. This beautiful Temple has a very adequate heating and cooling system and a very complete dining facility. The large, wide halls will certainly prove very adequate f o r a l l functions of the lodge. The building is of concrete block and brick construction in a newly developing neighborhood with a very urban atmosphere. Future growth potential is unlimited. Benediction given by W:. Conrad F. Johnson (hands were joined in forming a human chain). The M:.W:. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample F o r m on the First Degree of Masonry. Refreshments were .served. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Master ATTEST ATTES1: Albert O. A r n o l d , Jr. Grand Secreiary

SPECIAI. COMMUNICATION Patmos Lodge N o . 97. El Dorado, Kansas, M a y 27, 1978. Special Communication of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge A F & A M of Kansas was convened in the Temple of Patmos Lodge No. 97 f o r the purpo.se of performing the cornerstone and dedication ceremonies. M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert opened the M:.W:. Grand Lodge on the First Degree with the assistance o f the following Grand Lodge officers or their pro tems: Grand Master M :.W:,. Chester I.. Gilbert Deputy Grand Master R: W:. W. Nolan A r t ? Grand Senior Warden R: W:. F. Warren Starns R: W:. Ben B. Boyles Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer M :.W;.. Carroll C. Arnelt. P G M R: W:. Albert O. A r n o l d Grand Secretary W::. Conrad F. Johnson Grand C/iaplain W::. Robert. G. .lackson Grand Senior Deacon W::. Jim E. Ross. D D G M #.14 as Grand Junior Deacon W::. Hugh F. Richards Grand Marshal W;:. .lohn Masters Grand Sword Bearer W::. Paul W y c k o f L S97 as Grand Senior Steward W::. A r t h u r A . Hartshorn Grand Junior Steward W::. Charles W . Gutsch Grand Pursuivant W::. Billy R. Paden #97 as Grand Tyler W::. Ronald White Asst. Grand Tyler Grand Procession was formed promptly at 1:30 p.m. and proceeded to the cornerstone site for the ceremony which was witnessed by 139 persons.

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Immediately afterward the procession was reformed and entered the lodge hall for the dedication service. Prayer Rev. Bro. Richard Zimmerman National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance Dr. Bro. .1. H. .lohnson Welcome Grand l o d g e Officers Introductions Bro. Howard Bailev Song Open the Gates of the Temple E. I.. (Te.x) Falkner History of Patmos l o d g e Rex Patty Dedication Verne Mvers Principal Architect Bearers of Symbolic l o d g e W:. Bill Post Bro. .loe Marcum W:. Percy Neutman Bearer of Book of Constitutions Rev. Bro. Richard Zimmerman Bearer of Great l i g h t s W:. Harrison Fine Vocalist M:.W:. Chester I.. Gilbert Pianist Grand Master of M:.W:. Grand Grand Master's Address l o d g e of A F & A M of Kan.sas W:. Conrad F. .lohnson Grand Chaplain of the M:.W:. Benediction Grand l o d g e of Kan.sas

Our Grand Master in his address highly complimented the lodge on completion of the new Temple. The ladies of the Eastern Star were also commended for their cooperation and assistance in this project as well as the serving of a very fine pot-luck dinner which prccccded the meeting. They were joined by the ladies of the White Shrine and the Social Order of the Bcauceant. M:.W:. Gilbert higly commended Brother Dr. .1. H .lohnson who gave a most interesting account of the history of Patmos Lodge and the several locations of its Temple prior to the move to Haverhill Road. The brethren were admonished to "continue on in their work in behalf of Freemasonry and their leadership in the community". This beautiful new structure is one of the largest of its kind on one level. It is a prestressed concrete of almost 5.000 square feet. Each nook and corner of the building has been carefully designed to gain a maximum of efficiency. A carpeting interwoven with a square and compass was carefully removed from the old Temple, repaired and placed in the present location. Likewise, the beautiful old oak furniture had been refurbished and placed in the new building thereby maintaining much ofthe original aesthetic values of the past and cheerfully blending them in with the new structure. Six air conditioners are used in this structure to obtain a maximum of efficiency and also to obtain a maximum of economy. This is rather a unique feature in it.self. Another point of interest is the fact the original cornerstone was removed from the last structure and placed at the new site. The pre-strcssed concrete exterior structure is believed to be the first of this type used in constructing a Masonic Temple in the Grand .lurisdiction of Kansas. As soon as the exterior has weathered it will be painted and identified with the Masonic emblems and a lighted parking lot. Most of the interior work was completed by the membership under the direction of Brother Howard Bailey. During this time a warm and close relationship developed. As a result this particular group now carries the name of "Bailey's Boys". This is indeed one of the fine additions to the Temples in the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas Masonry and will serve the lodge and community for many years to come. The brethren returned and the lodge was closed in ample form. Chestel- L. Gilbert Grand Master ATTEST: Albert O. Arriold. Jr. Grand Seirelarv

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SPFXIAI, COMMliNICATION Roger E. Sherman Lodge No. .169. Kansas City. Kan.sas. May 20. 1978. A .Special Communication of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge AF & AM of Kansas was opened in ample form on the First Degree of Masonry hy M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert. Grand Master. The following Grand Lodge officers or their pro tcms assisted: Grand Maxier M :.W:. Chester L. Gilberl R: W - W. Nolan Artz Dr/>iiiy Grant/ Masicr R: W:. F. Warren Starns Grand Senior Warden R: W:. Ben B. Boyles Grand Junior Warden M :.W:. Ben W. Graybill. PGM Grand Treasurer R: W:. Albert O. Arnold Grand Seereiary W: Conrad F, .lohnson Grand Cluiplain W: Robert G. .lackson Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon R: W:. Henry W. Nichols. DDGM #4 W: . Hugh F. Richards Grand Marshal W: .lohn E. Masters Grand Sword Bearer W: .1. Charles Walje. (#96) as Grand Senior Slenard W:. Conrad D. .Icnnings. (#96) as Grant/ Junior Steward W:. .lames E. Hanson, (#96) as Grand Pursivani W:. W. Charles Dixon as Grand Tv/er W:. Ronald E. White. (#17) as Assi. Grand Tyler W:. Marvin 1. Brown. (#.169) Principal Archileci W:. W. Thomas Carter. (#.169) Bearer of Great lights W:. Shelby E. Dame. (#.169) Bearer of Book of Constitutions Other Grand Lodge Officer and Committemen in attendance O B . Williams. A/C. Louis E. Krcsin A / C . Wayne Rollf A / C . .lames L. Grassi DDGM #5. Richard D. Overton Chr.. Glenn Knapp Chr.. Charles D. Gallipeau Lecturer. Robert M. Schroeder Lecturer. Oscar D. Smith Corn.. Horace KrcegerCom.. Forrest D. Haggard PGM Chr...lames E. Hanson Com., Maurice C. Hearn Com. At 10:.10 the lodge hall was opened to members and guests and the following program presented: 10:4.'iCall to Order and Greetings. W:. Darrell Carr Entrance Procession. Grand Lodge Officers Brief Historv. Roger E. Sherman Lodge No. 169. M:.W:. Ben W. Graybill. PGM Vocal Numberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"Bless This House". I.es Painter Accompanied by Mrs. Irene Dixon Introduction of M:.W:. Grand Master and Request for Dedication. W:. Darrell Carr Surrender of Implements to Grand Master by Principal Architect. W:. Marvin L. Brown Dedication Ceremoniesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; M:.W:. Chester L: Gilbert. Grand Master Grand .lunior Warden Presents Vessel of Corn Grand Senior Warden Presents Ves.scl of Wine Deputy Grand Master Presents Vessel of Oil Odes Sung hy I.es Painter. Accompanied by Mrs. Irene Dixon Address by M:.W:. Chester L. Gilberl. Grand Ma.ster Bearers of the Symoblic Lodge: W:. Walter M. Bird, W:. James W. Carpenter, W:., James E. Roberts and W:. Bennie L. Smith M:.W:. Ben Graybill, PGM and one-time member of the lodge gave an interesting review of the history of the surrounding community. Although acknowledging much of it was the result of his own experience during boyhood days owing to the fact that many of the original records of Roger E. Sherman Lodge have disappeared. Our Grand Master in his address and closing remarks highly complimented the lodge on their work and courageous efforts in surmounting the many problems that faced them.

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He urged them to continue to go forth in the work of Freemasonry and expressed the belief that the community would benefit from this beautiful new building. The sightly location of the fine new temple complemented the fine architecture and its sturdy construction. The contractor carefully worked around a beautiful Box Elder tree located on the east side of the temple and although landscaping is incomplete at this time it is easy to see this will enhance the exterior appearance and the aesthetic value of the lodge. Following the close of the ceremony a wonderful luncheon was served by the members of the lodge and their wives. No further busines appearing M:.W:. Grand Lodge of A F & AM of Kansas was closed in ample form on the First Degree. Chester L. Gilbert Grand Master ATTEST: Albert O. Arnold, Jr. Grand Secretary

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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER M:.W:. William E. Montgomery, P.G.M.,submittedthefollowingreport which, on his motion, was received and referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: I herewith submit the report of cash and bond accounts of the Grand Treasurer of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas, for the period 1 February 1978 to 31 January 1979, inclusive. The report of the Auditor is published in detail below: In accordance with standard accounting and audit procedures, I have audited the Grand Lodge Record for the period February 1, 1978, through January 31, 1979. The records were maintained on the cash method of accounting. The results are reflected in the following exhibits: Exhibit A Income to Expense Statement, General Fund Exhibit B Bank Reconciliation of General Fund Exhibit C Income to Expense Statement, Charity Fund Exhibit D Bank Reconciliation of Charity Fund Exhibit E Comparative Balance Sheets Combined Exhibit F Detail of Investments for Both Funds Exhibit G Statement of Change in Cash Position In my opinion, the aforementioned statements present fairly the assets and liabilities of the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A.M. of Kansas on January 31, 1979, arising from cash transactions and the revenues collected and expenditures made by it during the year and ended on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. Sincerely, D. L. Redding Public Accountant M. W. Grand Lodee, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas General Fund Income & Expense Statement for the Period of February 1, 1978 through January 31, 1979 INCOME: SD Fees Raising Fees Per Capita Tax Interest on Investments Maintenance Allowance York Rite Banquet Ticket Sales Blue Cross/Blue Shield Miscellaneous Returns & Allowances Supplies Sold

295.00 5,055.00 363,501.00 15,528.23 5,434.00 7,297.01 1,214.59 2,686.59 190.09 15,069.15

TOTAL INCOME

$416,270.65

EXPENSES Outside Labor - Temporary Employee Retirement Employer FICA Tax Employee Wages Raising Fees Grand Secretary Expense Allowance

5,579.75 4,815.86 2,258.33 24,548.50 5,370.00 1,510.53

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Grand Secretary Wages Per Capita Tax Charity Fund Transfer Kansas Employment Security Fund Federal Unemployment Fund Grand Master Contingent Prior Annual Committee Expense Prior Annual Committee Per Diem Prior Annual Mileage Grand Master's Jewel/Apron Grand Master & Grand Secretary Conference Grand Lectures & Assistants Committee Ritualistic Work Committee Masonic Education Committee Youth Essay Committee Allowance Temple Building Repairs Masonic Service Association Dues Printing of Annual Proceedings Grand Officers Travel Printing of Kansas Laws of Masonry Library Expense Grand Master Auto Expense Postage and Express Distribution List of Lodges Parking Blue Cross/Blue Shield Print/Mail Kansas Mason Computer Expense Miscellaneous Equipment Repairs .Insurance Accounting Service Returns & Allowance Real Estate Tax Electricity Heating Fuel Telephone Water Janitor Service Depreciation Service & Supplies Stationery Printing Supplies Supplies resold

12,527.64 111,724.50 14,896.60 109.44 191.54 4,400.00 15,489.35 12,058.00 16,080.60 5,138.33 411.58 2,800.96 156.08 2,087.56 5,029.54 812.25 921.98 2,200.66 7,586.04 3,173.19 1,588.83 118.33 5,600.22 4,809.30 516.84 495.00 3,939,87 27,252.31 10,096.31 1,088.44 2,016.37 332.00 2,040.00 254.62 6,187.00 1,645.35 2,775.20 1,710.16 87.34 2,682.07 1,437.38 4,750.74 3,984.32 7,322.29

TOTAL EXPENSES NET GAIN FOR PERIOD Cash Balance in General Fund January 31, 1979 See Reconciliation on Exhibit B

$354,609.10 $ 61,661.55 $

7,285.14

M. W. Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas Bank Reconciliation of General Fund January 31, 1979 Balance Per Bank (Kaw Valley State Bank) Deposits in Transit TOTAL

$ 16,505.60 280.00 $ 16,785.60

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Checks Outstanding: #1389 #1457 #1521 #1523 #1524 #1528 #1531 #1533 #1534 #1537 #1539 #1541 #1542 #1543 #1546 #1547 #1548 #1549 #1551 #1552 #1553 #1554 #1555 #1556 #1557 #1558 #1559 TOTAL OUTSTANDING CHECKS RECONCILED BANK BALANCE GENERAL FUND

15.00 20.76 70.00 Void 69.95 44.75 11.00 351.75 61.90 15.53 196.20 93.26 Void 108.99 1,400.00 16.00 4,942.13 300.00 1,000.00 300.00 300.00 15.00 6.24 10.00 54.50 55.00 42.50 9,500.46 7,285.14

V! w Grand Lod^e, .4.F. Si A.M. of Kanss: Charity Fund Income & Expense Statement for the Period of February 1, 1978 through January 31, 1979 INCOME: Interest of Investments Charity Fund Transfer frpm General Fund Gift from Lodge #120 TOTAL INCOME

$17,511.73

EXPENSES: Service Fee Contributions & Charities TOTAL EXPENSES NET GAIN FOR PERIOD Cash in Bank, Januarj' 31, 1979 See Exhibit D

5,489.91 11,296.60 725.22

5.00 3,737.11 3,742.11 $ 13,769.62 $

1,063.04

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M.W. Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas Bank Reconciliation of Charity Account January 31, 1979 Balance Per Bank (Kaw Valley State Bank) No Deposits in Transit No Checks Outstanding RECONCILED BANK BALANCE January 31. 1979 Cast & Investments: Cash in Bank. Gen. Fund. Kaw Valley Bank Cash in Bank. Char. Fund. Kaw Valley Bank Savings, General Fund, Kaw Valley Bank C D . , General Fund, Capitol Federal S & L Savings, Gen. Fund. Capitol Federal S & L Savings, Char. Fund, Capitol Federal S & L U. S. Notes & Bonds, General Fund U. S. Notes & Bonds, Charity Fund Industrial Bonds at Cost, General Fund Common Stock, General Fund TOTAL CASH & INVESTMENTS Fixed Assets: Land Building & Equipment Less Reserve for Depreciation TOTAL FIXED ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS

$ $ January 31. 1978 $(3,108.3.3) 366.90 294,580.11

— 1,767.32 1.494.26 109,332.37 47,789.22 53,286,99 14,967.77 $520,476,61 $ 10,000.00 125,655.30

— $135,655.30 $656,131.91

Liabilities: Payroll Tax

135.17

Surplus: Retained Surplus TOTAL LIABILITIES & SURPLUS

655,996.74 $656,131,91

Net Increase in Surplus

1.063.04 .00 .00 1.063.04

January 31, 1979 $ 7.285.14 1.063.04 247,645.59 100,000.00 1.862.58 14.580.24 109.297.37 47.776.72 53.286.99 14.967.77 $597,765.44

10.000.00 125.655..30 (1.437.38) $134,217.92 $731,983,36 $

555.45

$ 75,431.17 $731,427,91 $ 75,432.17

M. W. Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas Detail of Investments on Exhibit E January 31, 1979 INVESTMENTS IN CHARITY FUND Notes & Bonds U. S. Treasury Bond 51775 & 51776 u. S. Bonds##3265 u. s. Bond Bond # 4042 u. s. Note u. s. N o t e ##912827DP4 l2827FF4 u. s. Note #9912827HKI u. s. Total Charity Fund Notes & Bonds

5.209.07 7.585.98 5.000.00 10,000.00 4,994.17 5,000.00 9.987.50 $ 47,776.72

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Industrial Bonds-General Fund U. S. Steel Bonds Santa Fe Railroad Bonds National Biscuit Company Bonds Consolidated Edison Bonds Pacific Power & Light Bonds Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Niagra Mohawk Bonds Total General Fund Industrial Bonds

$ 14.196.45 11,260.89 7.658.04 .'(.400.00 5.000.00 5.075.16 6,696.45

Investments U. S. Bonds ffs 5861A, 5862B, 586.1C ' U. S. Bond #4041 U. S. Treasury Note 8% #912827FW7 U. S. Treasury Note #9I2827HK 1 Total U. S. Bonds & Notes in General Fund

$ 19,204.67 10,107.70 40,020.00 .19,965,00

Common Stock R. .1. Reynolds, Inc. 100 shares American Electric Power 144,591 shares F. W. Woolworth 200 shares Nahisco 200 shares Total General Fund Common Stock

$ 5.1,286.99

$109.297.,17 $

4,.122.86 .1,132.70 4.054.35 3,457.86 $ 14.967.77

Auditor's Note: All of the aforementioned investments are listed at cost. Most of the items" face values are considerably more than the costs which are stated. M. W. Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas Statement of Changes in Financial Position—Cash Basis— iViinimuiii Rcpuiiing for the year ended January 31. 1979 CASH GENERATED: income before extraordinary items: Depreciation Expense Accounts Pavable increasc-Pavroll Tax l O I A I . CASH GENERATED

$ 75.431.17 1.437.38 420.28

NET INCREASE IN CASH & INVESTMENTS FOR THE PERIOD CF.

$ 77,288.83

S 77,288.82

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This is to certify that our records show a halance to the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas in the following amounts as of the close of business. 31 January 1979: General Fund $16,505.60 Charily Fund $ 1,063.04 KAW VALLEY STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY. INC. TOPEKA KS By: C.H. HAYNES. Casliifr Iratcrnally submitted. William F. Montgomery. PGM (iiiiiiil rrctisiin'r

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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY R:.W:. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, submitted the following report which on his motion, was accepted and referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To ihe M:. W:. Grand Lodge AF & AM of Kansas: Once again it becomes my duty to make report of the affairs of the office of Grand Secretary for the past year. This in conformity with ARTICLE VI, Section 9 of our Constitution and cross reference by-laws 2-110 and 211. REPORTS FROM CONSTITUENT LODGES. Severe winter weather this year has caused some delays of Annual Reports to Grand Lodge. Some improvement was noted, yet we feel it can and must be brought into conformity with by-law 2-301. The statistical report confirms our Grand Master's concern. Further we report the concerns of all secretaries with regard to the continuing large number suspended for nonpayment of dues and those petitioners who fail to complete their work. SECRETARIES' MEETINGS. Six meetings were held during the past year on the following dates and locations: November 2nd, Pittsburg Lodge No. 187; November 4th, Old Mission Lodge No. 153, Shawnee Mission; November I Ith, the Scottish Rite Consistory in Wichita; November 29th, St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City; November 30th, St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, Colby; and December 2nd, Grand Lodge in Topeka. During the meetings we again discussed the problems peculiar to the office of lodge secretary and Grand Secretary. These meetings have contributed to a much improved accuracy of reporting and the handling of various transactions involving lodge membership and business matters. INVENTORY. All furniture, fixtures, paraphrenalia, and memorabilia were inspected as to location and condition. We are pleased with this inventory which is performed by your Grand Lodge staff, but must again remind you this does not include the books and other publications in our library. We are still seeking a solution to this problem and are certainly open for suggestions. REPORTS OF FINANCIAL PROBLEMS. During the year a number of calls and personal visits have been made by lodge officers and members. The prime reason is the cost of maintaining lodge temples. Unfortunately a number of lodges have failed to recognize the problem of continuing inflation and as a result they are now faced with very substantial increases to their dues structure and the problems generally associated with such action; The simple answer is to obtain more money, but the difficult question is what will it do to the membership? We are trying to develop a paper pointing out several options to follow, yet to suppose we can operate our lodges of today with dues structures fashioned a decade ago is impossible. Two lodges in the Grand Jurisdiction have raised their dues to $35.00. Many other have voted increases and we have the feeling many more should do likewise. Although of little consolation we again point to the fact if we were paying dues comparable with other increa.ses experienced in our everyday lives, in most cases this would mean raising the amount by 100 per cent. On several occasions we have been informed by secretaries, their reports were delaved until more dues were received in order to have sufficient funds on hand to pay the per capita tax. We believe our laws are clear on this matter, but it is possible there is some misunderstanding. The Annual Reports just processed by your Grand Lodge staff were for the year 19,78. The payment of per capita tax should be from dues collected in 1978. Secretaries and lodge officers please take note and act accordingly. DUES CARDS PRINTED WITH MEMBERS' NAME. The reaction to the new dues card was generally favorable, although some still preferred the old form. In this connection and as a part of the secretaries' meetings, it was learned many lodges still had a sizable supply of the old style on hand. We therefore appealed to the Council of Administration to withhold the requirement of mandating Ihe use of the new form for one year or until the lime when dues cards are issued for the year 1981.

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LISTINGS AND COMMITTEE R E P O R T S - A D V A N C E D REPORT. It has become increasingly difficult to obtain all committee reports and various listings in time to be printed in the Advanced Report and stay within a reasonable cost frame. Our efforts to obtain bids from other sources have proved this to be the rule rather than the exception. We are told this is the result of contractual agreements which require much higher prices when over-time is required. In order to hold costs down we have asked for reports, proficiency certificates and any other items which should appear in the Advance Report, to be in the Grand Lodge office by the 1st day of February. If an item is omitted, rest assured we will have it included in the final Proceedings. Thank you for your understanding and assistance in this matter. CENTENARIANS. In studying the reports of our membership it became evident that we have a good number of brothers who are centenarians. Our Grand Master expressed interest in this subject and so it was that we did a quick check last summer in an attempt to authenticate such records. As of this writing we can verify sixteen members are 100 years or older and 45 who are 95 years and older. As you might expect this number changes almost daily. ESTIMATION OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURES. On the following pages you will find the estimation of our income and expendituresfor the ensuing year. Please do read them carefully and if you have questions or suggestions please express yourself Several things should be noted. We must unfortunately say the increased per capita tax is not a cure-all. During the intervening time between our last per capita raise and the present, the same inflationary pressures experienced by all of us are also experienced by the Grand Lodge Operation. Your attention is called to the physical structure of the Grand Lodge Office and Library. This beautiful old structure is basically sound, but has reached the point where some very expensive repairs or remodeling should take place. Several years ago we did add new windows to the second level (architectural reference) actually considered the first floor. Now it appears this project will have to be carried forward as the windows at this level on the east side are badly deteriorating. Of preeminent concern is the roof which has lasted 64 years, but now is deteriorating rapidly and allowing moisture to course its way down between the building stones and inner waiis. 1 hesitate making any sort of dramatic statement at this time, yet I would be derelict of duty if 1 did not say to you we are fast approaching a critical time in this regard. FOR SAFEKEEPING. The following items were received from Brother Conrad H. A. Schwarz which are being stored for Round Table Order of DeMolay: National Geographic Vo. 149 Nos. 1-6, Jan-June, 1976 (back removed) Vol. 149 Nos. 1-6, Jan-June, 1976 Vol. 150 Nos. 1-6, Jul-Dec, 1976 Vol. 151 Nos. 106, Jan-June, 1977 Vol. 152 Nos. 106, Jan-June, 1977 Vol. 152 Nos. 1-6, Jul-Dec, 1977 I Volume, 1957. describing National Geographic Society 1 National Geographic Index, 1947-1976 7 National Geographic hardback covers: 2-Volume 149—1976 l-Volume 150—1976 l-Volume 151 — 1977 l-Volume 152—1977 l-Volume 154—1978 Also several items used in performing the binding of these editions. HISTORIES. We are pleased to report receiving histories from the following Grand Jursidictions and appendent orders: Masons Who Helped Shape Our Nation: Henry C. Clausen, 33, Sovereign Grand Com-

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mander; Neyenesch Printers. Inc.. San Diego, Calif., copyright 1976; cover, patriotic still-life photo National Sojourners. Inc.. Military Masonic. Hall of Fame 1975 First One Hundred: Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Capt. R. E. Bassler, USN, Rt.; privately printed 1975; paper cover in red. white, and blue Masonry in Alabama by Joseph Abram Jackson; Brown Printing Company. Montgomery. Alabama; blue cover with gold letters Freemasonry in Prince Edward Island I78l-I975hy Robert A. Gordon. PGM; printed by Alfa-Graphics (1972) Ltd.. Summerside. P.E.I.. 1976; gold paper cover with brown lettering Freemasonry in Connecticut by James R. Case. Grand Historian; First Printing. December. 1974; blue cover with gold lettering Launching the Craft. The First Half- Century of Freemasonry in North Carolina: by Thomas C. Parramore; Litho Industries Inc.. Raleigh. N.C.. 1975; blue cover with gold lettering History of the Grand Lodge of Ancient. Free and Accepted Masons of Wyoming by Walter C. Reusser. Grand Historian; published by order of the Grand Lodge A F & AM of Wyoming. 1975; blue cover with gold lettering The Craft in the East by Christopher Haffner; Libra Press Ltd.. Hong Kong. 1977; black cover with gold lettering History of Independent Royal Arch Lodge No. 2 F & AM of the StateofN. Y. Vol. ///by W. August Perse. Master 1949. 1966; copyright with Trustees of I.R.A. Lodge No. 2; red cover with gold lettering Masonry in Japan. The First One Hundred Years: Peter Brogren. The Voyagers' Press. Tokyo; 1966; blue cover with gold and red label A History of Craft Masonry in South Australia 1884-1934. with a Foreword by M:.W:. Bro. The Honourable Mr. Justice Zelling. CBE, PGM; privately printed in Adelaide. 1976; blue cover with gold lettering; 2 copies History of Grand Lodge of South Australia 1834-1884: by Charles R. J. Glover. P.D.G.M.. Vol. 1; printed by R. M. Osborne. Adelaide; blue cover with gold lettering Fifty Years of National Sojourners, by La Von Parker Linn .12. National Historian; printed in U.S.A.. copyright 1970; blue paper cover with gold color print Our Masonic Heritage. A Glimpse of the Historical Background of Freemasonry (Colorado); by George B. Clark; The Great Western Publishing Co.. Denver. Colorado. 1936; blue cover with gold lettering The Lodge at Frederickshurgh.A Digest of the Early Records: Compiled by Ronald E. Heaton & James R. Case; printed in U.S.A.. Copyright 1975; white gloss paper cover with red and black lettering APPRECIATION. To the lodge Secretaries, lodge Officers, District Deputies, Area Coordinators, Committemen, Grand Lodge Officers and the Council of Administration, my undying thanks for your assistance, forbearance, and warm hospitality. In 1971 I was introduced to the Chairman of the Credentials Committee. From that meeting a warm friendship has developed and continues. At that time little did we dream he would one day be Grand Master, but Grand Master he is and Grand Master he has been. He and his lovely wife Rachael have represented us in a very commendable fashion. To the Assistant Grand Secretary W:. Dave Recob. Sister Lill ian Wiant. Brother Jack Werner, and to that bright newstar my personal secretary. Jean E. Rader. my thanksfora job well done. Respectfully and Fraternally Submitted, ALBERT O . ARNOLD, JR.

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ESTIMATED INCOMEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1979-1980 Per Capita Tax Raising Fee Charity (Interest) General Fund (Interest) York Rite Tickets Special Dispensations Merchandise Sales Total

72,850 970

x 5.00 x 5.00

$364,250.00 4,850.00 3,100.00 10,600.00 6,534.00 10,000.00 250.00 8,000.00 $407,584.00

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 0100 0110 0150 0180 0890 4910 4940 5000 5010 5020 5030 5050 5060 5070 5080 5100 5110 5120 5130

U b o r (Part Time) Employee Retirement Social Security (FICA) Gross Wages Gr. Secretary Allowance Per Capita Tax & R. Fee Charity Fund Transfer Service and Supplies Ks. Emp. Security Fund Fed. Unemployment Sec Gr. Master's Contingent Fd Prior Ann. Comm. Expense Prior Ann. Comm. Per Diem Prior Ann. Comm. Mileage Gr. Master's Jewel/ Apron GM & GS Conference Allowance, Gr. Tyler & Asst. Gr. Tyler Gr. Lecturer & Assistants Comm. Ritualistic Work

5150 5160 5180 5190 5200 5210 5220 5230 5240 5250 5260 5270 5280 5290 5300 5310 5320 5330 6600 7600 8100 8350 8840 8910 8920

Comm. Youth Committee Allowance Comm. Trial & Punishment Geo. Washington Memorial Masonic Service Assoc. Dues Print Annual Proceedings Grand Officer's Travel Print Ks. Laws of Masonry Library Expense Stationery Printing & Supplies Gr. Master's Auto Expense Postage and Express Distribution, List of Lodges Parking Blue Cross/Blue Shield Print & Mail Kansas Mason Computer Expense Miscellaneous Equipment Repairs Building Repair & Upkeep Insurance Accounting Service & Audit Real Estate Taxes Electricity Heating

2,500.00 7,500.00 4,800.00 49,200.00 4,000.00 114,125.00 18,212.50 4,500.00 625.00 1,000.00 4,400.00 17,000.00 12,200.00 16,100.00 2,000.00 2,500.00 80.00 3,800.00 1,000.00 7^500.00 1,300.00 1,000.00 1,200.00 2,300.00 8,000.00 3,500.00 1,900.00 1,000.00 4,500.00 7,500.00 6,500.00 600.00 550.00 2,750.00 28,750.00 12,000.00 1,000.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 2,600.00 1,850.00 6,700.00 2,500.00 3,000.00

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Telephone Water Janitor Service Depreciation

2,700.00 200.00 5,000.00 5,000.00

Total

$406,530.00 SCHEDULE"A"

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Income

I 2 3 5.. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

$ 575.00 575.00 7,018.00 585.00 2,370.00 3.085.00 2,665.00 1,820.00 1,480.00 455.00 3,810.00 3,810.00 2,515.00 1,840.00 4,416.00 2,440.00 1,275.00 515.00 410.00 395.00 670.00 1,235.00 155.00 250.00 545.00 295.00 535.00 1,140.00 195.00 530.00 650.00 360.00 1,750.00 830.00 760.00 1,060.00 640.00 885.00 190.00 850.00 535.00 915.00 290.00 680.00 245.00

Lodge So. 48 49 50 51 52 54 55 56 57 58 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95

Income 410.00 600.00 475.00 6,085.00 425.00 1,930.00 460.00 605.00 1,270.00 345.00 5,700.00 780.00 620.00 539.00 670.00 820.00 680.00 575.00 796.00 485.00 570.00 1,250.00 290.00 595.00 1,235.00 700.00 715.00 1,245.00 170.00 600.00 905.00 125.00 620.00 230.00 390.00 7,865.00 350.00 1,010.00 405.00 6,080.00 1,095.00 330.00 1,170.00 1,095.00 906.00

Lodge No. 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 '. 111 112 113 114 115 116 117.. 118 119 121 122 123 124 125 126 127....... 128 129 ; 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141

Income 2,890.00 2,225.00 1,665.00 7,930.00 1,200.00 435.00 3,465.00 2,020.00 746.00 445.00 1,220.00 2.005.00 700.00 320.00 1,336.00 405.00 1,825.00 940.00 470.00 440.00 340.00 2,485.00 240.00 555.00 520.00 335.00 185.00 735.00 280.00 185.00 230.00 140.00 920.00 135.00 260.00 415.00 2.595.00 990.00 845.00 590.00 820.00 360.00 425.00 2.285.00 495.00

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PR{XEF.I)IN(i.S OK 1 HE

MARCH

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS WARRANT ACCOUNT CHECKS Date

01 ^03/78 01 f03/78 01 ^03/78 01 03/78 01 04/78 01 06/78 01 ^09/78 01 '09/78 01 MO/78 01 MO/78 01 Ml/78 01 11/78 01 12/78 01 13/78 01 13/78 01 13/78 01 13/78 01 13/78 01 M3/78 01 13/78 01 M3/78 01 13/78 01 13/78 01 13/78 01 13/78 01 13/78 01 13/78 01 13/78 01 16/78 01 16/78 01 M6/78 01 M8/78 01 18/78 01 M8/78 01 18/78 01 18/78 01 23/78 01 24/78 01 25/78 01 25/78 01 25/78 01 25/78 01 '25/78 01 '25/78 01 '25/78 01 '25/78 01 '25/78 01 '25/78 01 30/78 01 '30/78 01 30/78 01 30/78 01 30/78 01 30/78 01 '30/78

No.

Favor of

For

Amount

1735—Victory Life Insurance, Parking $ 45.00 1736—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 224.12 1737—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitor Service 248.30 1738—Kay Valley State Bank, Savings 3,550.00 1739—Brown Trash Service, Trash 10.00 1740—Conference G M / G S North America, Dues 200.00 1741—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 8.00 1742—Paul B. Heyman, Masonic Education 11.41 1743—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 100,000.00 1744—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 16.50 1745—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 50,344.00 1746—Grand Secretary Conference, Fees 42.00 1747—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 77,071.00 1748—Albert 0. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 424.82 1749—David L. Recob, Payroll 304.88 1750—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 257.74 1751—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 200.13 1752—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 223.56 1753—City of Topeka, Water 6.00 1754—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 24.88 1755—KP&L, Electric 83.74 1756—Nationwide Papers, Supplies 149.22 1757—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 40.81 1758—Ripleys Inc., Shop Rags 5.18 1759—Ronald E. White, Lecturer Fee 30.00 1760—C.W. Sills, Lecturer Fee 62.75 1761—Robert M. Schroeder, Lecturer Fee 28.50 1762—Gas Service Company, Heating Fuel 6.42 1763—Voided ^ 1764—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 23,385.00 1765—Robert Domme, Postage Meter 350.00 1766—State Kansas Unemployment, Unemployment Taxes . . 3.90 1767—State of Kansas Withholding, Withholding Taxes 206.28 1768—Internal Revenue Service, Withholding Taxes 146.35 1769—Piping Contractors, Gas Furnace 9,077.00 1770—William F. Mcintosh, Auto Reserve 139.25 1771 —Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 20.75 1772—Vaw Valley State Bank, Savings 35,000.00 1773—PETRO Fina Inc., Gr. Sec'y Allowance 25.60 1774—KTA Authority, Gr. Sec'y Allowance 4.55 1775—Chester L. Gilbert, Gr. Officer Travel 115.21 1776—Cecil S. Carter, Lecturer Fee 66.02 1777—A. Franklin Baldwin, Lecturer Fee 151.92 1778—Robert Schroeder, Lecturer Fee 56.00 1779—C.W. Sills, Lecturer Fee 53.90 1780—L. Glen Jenkins, Lecturer Fee 35.00 1781 —Frank T. Moore. Lecturer Fee 40.75 1782—Ronald E. White, Lecturer Fee 49.75 1783—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 424.82 1784—David L. Recob, Payroll 304.88 1785—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 257.74 1786—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 200.13 1787—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 223.56 1788—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 175.00 1789—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 175.00

1978-79

GRAND LoiXiE OF KANSAS

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continiurf Date

1/30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1 /30/78 1/30/78 I /30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1 /30/78 1 /30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1/30/78 1/31/78 1/31/78 1/31/78 1/31/78 1/31/78 1/31/78 1/31/78 1/31/78 1/31/78 1/31/78 1/31/78 2/01/78 2/03/78 2/03/78 2/06/78 2/06/78 2/06/78 2/06/78 2/06/78 2/06/78 2/07/78 2/09/78 2/ 14/78 2/14/78 2/14/78 2/14/78 2/14/78 2/15/78 2/15/78 2/16/78 2/16/78 2/16/78 2/16/78

No^

Favor of

For

1790—Kaw Valley State Bank, Payroll Taxes 1791—Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine Rental 1792—A.B. Dick Co., Printing Supplies 1793—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 1794—City of Topeka, Water 1795—RayCo Inc., Janitor Supplies 1796—Capitol City Inc., Printing 1797—Nationwide Papers Co., Supplies 1798—Standard-Hart Co., Printing 1799—KP&L, Heating 1800—Southwesterm Bell Co., Telephone 1801—Q.C. Correspondence Circle, Library 1802—Macoy Publishing/Supply Co., GM Apron 1803—Ben W. Graybill, Editor Expenses 1804—Cecil S. Carter, Lecturer Fee 1805—William F. Mcintosh, Telephone/Postage 1806—Frank T. Moore, Lecturer Fee 1807—Durward C. Danielson, Lecturer Fee 1808—Elmer Anderson, Committee Allowance 1809—James W. Robbins, Committee Allowance 1810—Orville P. Jackson, Committee Allowance 1811—Brown Trash Service, Trash 1812—Victory Life Insurance Co., Parking 1813—Robert Schroeder, Lecturer Fee 1814—C.W. Sills, Lecturer Fee 1815—Ronald E. White, Lecturer Fee 1816—Robert Domme. Postmaster, Kansas Mason 1817—George Washington Memorial, Donation 1818—King Travel Agency, G M / G S Conference 1819—William F. Mcintosh, G M / G S Conference 1820—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., G M / G S Conference 1821—Chester L. Gilbert, G M / G S Conference 1822—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Secy Allowance 1823—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitor Services 1824—Postmaster Shawnee Mission, Kansas Mason 1825—Elmer Anderson, Committee Allowance 1826—Earl M. Sitton, Lecturer 1827—Chester L. Gilbert, Masonic Education , 1828—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1829—Gr. Secy/Gr. Master Conf., Gr: Sec/Gr Mas Conf 1830—Daily Republication, Kansas Mason ; 1831—Consolidated Mail Corp., Kansas Mason 1832—Frank T. Moore, Lecturer ' 1833—C.W. Sills, Lecturer 1834—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1835—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 1836—David L. Recob, Payroll 1837—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 1838—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1839—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1840—Robert Domme, Postal Meter 1841—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1842—Elliott Lock Company, Equipment Repair 1843—RayCo Inc., Supplies 1844—Ripleys, Inc., Shop Rags 1845—Wilson Floral Company, Jesse E. Bean

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927.35 77.94 69.12 77.21 8.45 180.06 179.16 26.41 89.38 7.77 122.80 15.00 236.35 319.90 36.49 48.40 75.75 106.25 15.43 21.28 18.50 10.00 45.00 42.50 53.35 33.25 3.25 1,200.00 652.00 600.00 274.00 274.00 3,126.25 228.94 1,000.00 12.25 171.37 472.50 4.75 14.00 2,446.05 407.50 40.75 37.87 61.60 424.82 304.88 257.74 200.13 223.56 250.00 42.65 11.64 34.52 5.18 20.88

PROCRFDINCiS O K I HE

WARRANT Date

02,M6,/78 02,/16,/78 02,M6,/78 02,'16,'78 02,'16,'78 02,'16,'78 02,'16,'78 02,'16,'78 02,'16,'78 02,'16,'78 02,'16,'78 02,'17,'78 02,'17,'78 02,'17,'78 02,'21,'78 02,'21,'78 02,'21,'78 02,'21,'78 02,'21,'78 02,'21,'78 02,'21,'78 02,'21,'78 02,'21/'78 02,'21/'78 02,'21,'78 02,'22,'78 02,'23,'78 02,'23,'78 02,'23,'78 02,'23,'78 uz.'ZJ,' /O 02,'23,'78 02,'23,'78 02,'23/'78 02/'23/'78 02,'23,'78 02,'23,'78 02,'23,'78 02,'24,'78 02,'24,'78 02,'27,'78 02,'27/'78 02/'27/'78 02/'27/'78 02/'27/'78 02/'27,'78 02,'27/'78 02,'27,'78 02,'27,'78 02,'27,'78 02,'27,'78 02/'27/'78 02/'27/'78 02/'27/'78 02/'27/'78 02/'27/'78

No.

MARCH

ACCOUNTS—fon<mtt#rf

Favor of

For

Amoimt

1846—Kansas Press Association. Library 1847—MaCoy Publishing Co., Resale Items 1848—MaCoy Publishing Co., Resale Items 1849—Nationwide Paper Co.. Printing 1850—J.P. Luther Co.. Resale Items 1851—Gas Service Company. Heating Fuel 1852—Kansas Power & Light Co., Electric 1853—A.B. Dick Company. Supplies 1854—Richard Fry Co.. Annual Communication . . . . 1855—Tringle Printing Co.. Annual Communication. 1856—Capitol City Inc.. Resale Items 1857—Kane Repair Service. Equipment Repair 1858—Kansas Masonic Home. Partial Share Tax . . . 1859—A.D. Cauthon. Masonic Education 1860—Richard R. Haefele. Lecturer 1861—Denzel A. Rybolt. Masonic Education 1862—Orville Wesseler. Masonic Education 1863—Frank T. Moore. Lecturer 1864—David P. Aday. Lecturer 1865—A. Frank Baldwin, Lecturer 1866—Ronald E. White, Lecturer 1867—A. Frank Baldwin, Lecturer 1868—James A. Barnhart, Masonic Education 1869—Gary K. Martin, Masonic Education 1870—William Ringquist, Masonic Education 1871—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1872—Chester L. Gilbert, Postage/Telephone 1873^Robert D. McBride, Masonic Education 1874—Jack L. Rogers, Masonic Education 1875—Jimmie L. Grassi. Masonic Education ,fi-,^

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1877—Lloyd D . Crall. Masonic Education

1878—A. Frank Baldwin. Lecturer 1879—Harvey L. Henderson. Lecturer 1880—L.D. Winegardner. Lecturer 1881 —Frank T. Moore. Lecturer 1882—C.W. Sills. Lecturer 1883—Durward C. Danielson. Lecturer 1884—William F. Mcintosh. Postage/Telephone . . . . 1885—Bernard L. Larson. Masonic Education 1886—Charles McLaughlin, Refund Banquet Tic. . . . 1887—Albert O. Arnold. Jr.. Payroll '. 1888—David L. Recob, Payroll 1889—Donella R. Glenn. Payroll 1890—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1891—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1892—Kaw Valley State Bank, Payroll Taxes 1893—Charles S. McGinness. Retirement 1894—Kenneth N. Pomeroy. Retirement 1895—Capitol Svcs Inc.. Copy Machine Rent 1896—Charles H. Hoffmeister, Janitor Services 1897—Kansas Electric Co., Supplies 1898—Data Science Corp.. Kansas Mason 1899—Southwestern Bell Telephone. Telephone 1900—IBM Corp.. Supplies OIOI—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies

10.00 687.50 27.35 21.74 177.60 787.59 63.82 136.52 331.67 62.10 31.11 17.60 100.000.00 92.50 187.01 19.63 45.00 41.31 206.25 44.78 30.00 41.65 70.00 50.00 10.00 26.25 75.53 63.75 50.25 54.13 1 1 cr\

37.50 39.66 142.50 148.63 32.50 53.65 83.21 78.11 21.63 22.50 424.82 304.88 257.74 200.13 223.56 927.35 175.00 175.00 77.94 234.62 14.15 789.13 117.47 11..39 157.27

1978-79

G R A N D LOIX;E OK KANSAS

W A R R A N T ACCOUNTSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;confanMrf Date

No.

Favor of

For

02/27/78 0102- -A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 02/27/78 0103- -Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking 02/27/78 0104- -Brown Trash, Trash Service 02/27/78 0105- -William F. Mcintosh, GM Auto Reserve 02/17/78 0106- -J. Fred Williamson, Lecturer 02/28/78 0107- -Louis Kresin, Masonic Education 02/28/78 0108- -Robert Blasser, Masonic Education 02/28/78 0109- -Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 02/28/78 0110- -William Yotter, Refund Banquet Tic 02/28/78 0111- -C.W. Sills, Lecturer 02/28/78 0112- -Western Associates, Supplies 03/01/78 0113- -William A. Coverdale, Masonic Education 03/01/78 0114- -KP&L, Electric 03/03/78 0115- -Robert Domme, Postage 03/07/78 0116- -Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 03/14/78 0117- -Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Admin Wages 03/14/78 0118- -David L. Recob, Payroll 03/14/78 0119- -Milage & Per-Diem, Annual Communication to 0842- -Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 03/14/78 0843- -Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 03/14/78 0844- -Elton W. Werner, Payroll 03/14/78 0845- -Kansas Farm Bureau, Accounting 03/14/78 0846- -Allen F. Gerye, Audit Report 03/14/78 0847- -Standard-Hart Co., Printing Adv Rpt 03/14/78 0848- -J.C. Darling Co., Printing 03/14/78 0849- -K&B Enterprises, Plastic Name Plates 03/14/78 0850- -J.P. Luther Company, Items for Resale 03/14/78 0851- -Data Science Corp., Computer Expenses 03/14/78 0852- -E-Kan Fire Equipment Co., Services 03/14/78 0853- -Asays Inc., Annual Communication 03/14/78 0854- -Nationwide Papers, Supplies 03/14/78 0855- -Capitol City Inc., Supplies 03/14/78 0856- -City of Topeka, Water 03/14/78 0857- -A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 03/14/78 0858- -Clifford Ramsey, Lecturer Fees 03/14/78 0859- -Otis L. Domeny, Masonic Education 03/14/78 0860- -Leonard W. Mcintosh, Masonic Education 03/14/78 0861- -Val O. Whitesell, Refund 03/14/78 0862- -Gas Service Company, Heating Fuel 03/14/78 0863- -Olice B. Williams, Masonic Education 03/15/78 0864- -Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 03/15/78 0865- -Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 03/16/78 0866- -William F. Mcintosh, Auto Reserve 03/23/78 0867- -Thomas Ech, Annual Communication 03/23/78 0868- -Silver Lake High School, Annual Communication 03/23/78 0869- -Ramada Inn Inc., Annual Communication 03/23/78 0870- -Voided 03/23/78 0871- -Voided 03/23/78 0872- -Southwestern Bell Company, Telephone 03/23/78 0873- -Post Master Burlington, Kansas Mason 03/23/78 0874- -Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine Rental 03/23/78 0875- -Midwestern Paper Co., SuppHes 03/23/78 0876- -Kansas Farm Bureau, Accounting 03/23/78 0877- -Bossier Associates, Contract Labor

89.11 45.00 10.00 241.25 230.80 50.00 33.75 10.36 5.00 36.25 32.45 50.00 130.14 300.00 7.00 424.82 304.88 27,857.50 257.74 200.13 223.56 280.00 500.00 4,175.16 34.16 90.41 18.29 4,862.29 12.42 50.71 23.00 26.53 6.00 147.36 196.63 31.25 7.50 7.50 518.97 60.25 7.50 15.00 105.50 40.00 50.00 3,058.77

102.11 1,000.00 77.94 77.21 39.50 97.75

PR<XTEI)rN(;S OK 1 HE

MARCH

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—eon«.ntt«rf Date 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/23/78 03/24/78 03/27/78 03/27/78 03/27/78 03/28/78 03/30/78 03/30/78 03/.30/78 03/.30/78 03/30/78 03/.30/78 03/.30/78 03/30/78 03/30/78 03/30/78 03/30/78 03/30/78 03/30/78 03/30/78 03/30/78 03/30/78 03/.30/78 03/30/78 03/30/78 03/30/78 03/30/78 03/31/78 03/31/78 03/31/78 04/03/78 04/03/78 04/03/78 04/03/78 04/03/78 04/04/78 04/04/78 04/05/78 Contingent 04/05/78 Taxes 04/05/78

No.

Favor of

For

0878—Nationwide Papers Inc.. Supplies 0879—Pitney Bowes Inc., Postal Meter 0880—Comet Moving & Storage. Annual Communication... 0881 —Falley's Inc., Annual Communication 0882—Topeka Organ Center. Annual Communication 0883—I.A.T.S.E.. Annual Communication 0884—Capital City Inc., Supplies 0885—Ben B. Boyles, Officer Travel 0886—W. Nolan Artz. Officer Travel 0887—John Lane. Masonic Education 0888—Charles Glenn. Masonic Education 0889—David E. Casey, Masonic Education 0890—W.J. Yotter. Masonic Education 0891—W. Max Mathis. Masonic Education 0892—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 0893—City of Topeka. Annual Communication 0894—William E. Montgomery, Officer Travel 0895—Ben W. Graybill. Kansas Mason 0896—Coronado Press, Library Expense 0897—Albert 0. Arnold. Jr., Admin Wages 0898—David L. Recob, Payroll 0899—Donella R. Glenn, Payroll 0900—Lillian H. Wiant. Payroll 0901—Elton W. Werner, Paytoll 0902—Chester L. Gilbert, Payroll 0903—William F. Mcintosh. Payroll 0904—William E. Montgomery. Payroll 0905—Kaw Valley State Bank, Payroll Taxes 0906—Charles S. McGinness. Retirement 0907—Kenneth N. Pomeroy. Retirement 0908—Arma Lodge No. 408, Milage-Perdiem 0909—Ramada Inn Inc.. Annual Communication 0910—Topeka Bus Company, Annual Communication 0911—Ripleys Inc.. Shop Rags 0912—J.C. Darling Co., Supplies 0913—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 0914—Brown Trash Co., Services 0915—Victory Life Ins. Co.. Parking 0916—Donnela R. Glenn, Severance Pay 0917—Mrs. J. Ralph Walker, Miscellaneous 0918—Wilson Floral C o a . Miscellaneous 0919—KP&L. Electric 0920—Chuck Hoffmeister. Janitorial Service 0921—City of Topeka. Water 0922—Master Charge, G. Sec Expense Allowance 0923—Ripleys Inc.. Shop Rags 0924—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 0925—Blue Cross & Blue Shield. Health Care Plan 0926—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 0927—Robert Domme. Postage 0928—Voided 04/05/78 0929—Chester L. Gilbert, G.M.

Amoanl 20.89 41.92 172.00 5,357.69 135.00 187.50 12.26 102.10 79.12 35.38 25.00 45.00 55.00 30.00 5.00 677.25 23.10 54.66 10.50 424.82 304.88 257,74 218.49 218.49 188.50 47.08 47.08 972.77 175.00 I /5.oO 68.00 4.341.49 307.23 5.18 11.39 77.63 10.00 45.00 472.50 20.00 35.00 96.64 2.34.62 10.08 33.95 5.18 58.78 I,.347.19 35.00 .300.00 4,400.00

0930—Kansas Masonic Home, Remainder Charity & Per-Capita 0931—Masonic Service Association. 1978 Dues

20.694.50 2,200.66

1978-79

G R A N D LOIXJE OK KANSAS

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—con««nu«i Date 04/05/78 04/05/78 04/07/78 04/07/78 04/07/78 04/07/78 04/07/78 04/07/78 04/07/78 04/07/78 04/10/78 04/10/78 04/13/78 04/14/78 04/14/78 04/14/78 04/14/78 04/14/78 04/14/78 04/14/78 04/14/78 04/14/78 04/14/78 04/17/ 78 04/17/ 78 04/18/78 04/18/78 04/18/78 04/21/78 04/24/78 04/24/78 04/24/78 04/24/78 04/24/78 04/24/78 04/24/78 04/24/78 04/24/78 04/24/78 04/24/78 04/25/78 04/25/78 04/25/78 04/26/78 04/26/78 04/26/78 04/26/78 04/28/78 04/28/78 04/28/78 04/28/78 04/28/78 04/28/78 04/ 28/ 78 04/28/78 04/28/78

No.

Favor of

For

0932—Capital Federal Savings, Charity Fund 0933—Dale Sharp Pontlac, C M . Auto 0934—Ben B. Boyles, Officer Travel 0935—W. Nolan Artz, Officer Travel 0936—Magnuson Signs, Annual Communication 0937—Donaldson Jewelers. Annual Communication 0938—Nightengales Inc., Annual Communication 0939—A to Z Rental Inc., Annual Communication 0940—Graphic Art's Inc.. Printing 0941—Daily Republican, Kansas Mason 0942—Robert Domme. Kansas Mason 0943—Henry O. Bennett, Annual Communication 0944—Albert O. Arnold. Jr., Admin Wages 0945—David L. Recob, Payroll 0946—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 0947—Elton W. Werner. Payroll 0948—Gas Service Co., Heating Fuel 0949—Nationwide Papers Inc., Supplies 0950—Wilson Florist Co.. Annual Communication 0951—Ben B. Boyles, Officer Travel 0952—Capital City Inc., Supplies 0953—Shawnee County Treasurer. Auto Reserve 0954—Chester L. Gilbert, Auto Reserve/Telephone 0955—W. Nolan Art/,. Officer Travel 0956—Oscar D. Smith, Kansas Mason 0957—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 0958—PETROFINA Inc., Gr. Secy Exp Allowance..., 0959—F. Warren Starns. Officer Travel 0960—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 0961 —Bossier Associates. Contract Labor 0962—Nationwide Papers. Supplies 0963—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 0964—Shrake Electric Co., Equipment Repair 0965—RayCo Inc., Supplies 0966—A.B. Dick Co., Copy Machine Paper 0967—A.B. Dick Co., Stationary 0968—Lyle Baker Co., Auto Insurance 0969—Southwest Bell Telep., Telephone 0970—Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine Rental 0971—Data Science Corp., Computer 0972—Cooper Office Machines, Equipment Repair 0973—Robert Domme. Kansas Mason 0974—William F. Mcintosh, Kansas Mason 0975—Internal Revenue Service, Payroll Taxes 0976—KS Unemployment Fund. Unemployment Taxes 0977—KS Dept of Revenue. State Payroll Taxes 0978—J.C. Darling Co., Equipment Repair 0979—Lyle M. Baker Co., Auto Insurance 0980—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitorial Services 0981—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Admin Wages 0982—David L. Recob, Payroll 0983—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 0984—Elton W. Werner. Payroll 0985—Kaw Valley State Bank. Payroll Taxes 0986—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 0987—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement

Amonat 11,296.60 2,924.41 173.83 132.03 45.54 145.07 16.77 19.46 36.38 1,753.78 32.33 100.00 424.82 304.88 218.49 218.49 345.07 56.29 145.94 74.72 18.06 18.25 147.17 79.00 39.67 31.95 52.07 289.22 11.50 340.00 42.82 I30..36 12.94 122.60 40.81 55.89 211.40 102.47 77.94 633.46 7.50 11.25 250.00 166.29 47.75 236.76 22.87 15.47 234.62 424.82 304.88 218.39 218.49 807.85 175.00 175.00

PROCEEDINGS O K I H E

MARCH

W A R R A N T ACCOUNTS—continiwrf Date

04/28/78 04/28/78 04/28/78 04/28/78 04/28/78 05/01/78 05/01/78 05/01/78 05/01/78 05/01/78 05/01/78 05/01/78 05/01/78 05/03/78 05/04/78 05/04/78 05/04/78 05/08/78 05/08/78 05/08/78 05/08/78 05/08/78 05/09/78 05/09/78 05/12/78 05/12/78 05/12/78 05/12/78 05/12/78 nc/1«/TO

05/15/78 05/15/78 05/15/78 05/15/78 05/16/78 05/17/78 05/18/78 05/18/78 05/19/78 05/19/78 05/19/78 05/24/78 05/24/78 05/24/78 05/24/78 05/24/78 05/24/78 05/24/78 05/24/78 05/24/78 05/24/78 05/24/78 05/24/78 05/25/78 05/25/78 05/26/78

No.

Favor of

For

0988 -Donella R. Glenn, Retirement 0898- -City of Topeka. Water 0990 -William F. Mcintosh, Telephone/Postage 0991 - B e n W . Graybill, Payroll 0992 -Master Charge, Gr. Sec'y Exp. Allow 0993- -Graphic Arts, Printing 0994 -Conf G M / G S N. America, Registration Fees 0995 -Crane & Company, Supplies 0996- -Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 0997- -Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking Fees 0998- -Brown Trash Co., Trash Services 0999 -Topeka Engraving Co., Annual Proceedings 1000- -Bossier Associates, Labor Contract 1001- -Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1002- -Chester L. Gilbert, GM Auto Reserve 1003- - F A R M I S Accounting, Checks 1004- -Kansas Power & Light, Electric 1005- - I R S Austin Texas, Withholding/FICA Tax 1006- -Topeka Bank & Trust, Refund 1007- -Bossier Associates, Labor Contract 1008- -Nationwide Papers, Supplies 1009- -Oscar D. Smith, Kansas Mason 1010- -Robert L. Domme, Kansas Mason 1011- -R.G. Jackson, Gr. Off Tvl/Masonic Ed 1012- -Albert 0. Arnold, Jr., Admin Wages 1013- -David L. Recob, Payroll 1014- -Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1015- -Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1016- -Capitol City Inc., Supplies i n n Robert Domm** Posts"" Me**"*" 1018- -The Gas Service Co., Heating Fuel 1019- -Ripleys Inc., Shop Rags 1020- -Bossier Associates, Labor Contract 1021- -A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 1022- -Ben B. Boyles, Gr. Officer Travel 1023- -Richard D. Overton, Masonic Education 1024- -FINA Inc., Gr. Sec'y Allowance 1025- -William F. Mcintosh, Kansas Mason 1026- -Southwest Bell Telephone, Telephone 1027- -W. Nolan Artz, Gr. Officer Travel 1028- -Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1029- -Bossier Associates, Labor Contract 1030- -A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 1031- -Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 1032- -I.B.M. Corp, Supplies 1033- -Macoy Masonic Supply Co., Items for Resale 1034- -Hartnett Co, Inc., Items for Resale 1035- -Shawnee County Treasurer, Real Estate Taxes 1036- -Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine Rental 1037- -University Kansas, Youth Essay 1038- -University Kansas, Youth Essay 1039- -University Kansas, Youth Essay 1040- -Ben B. Boyles, Gr. Officer Travel 1041- -Master Charge, Gr. Sec'y Exp Allowance 1042- -Postmaster Burlington, Kansas Mason 1043- -Bossier Associates, Labor Contract

Amoaat

175.00 6.50 68.19 50.00

94.13 11.54 180.00 35.24 35.75 45.00 10.00 38.81 170.00 11.00 78.90 58.00 91.25 5.85 29.54 170.00 55.77 29.14 2.75 392.32 424.82 304.88 218.49 218.49 29.03 'in(\ (\r\ 136.99 5.18 170.00 52.73 108.88 193.76 43.63 26.68 127.21 289.97 10.36 170.00 88.41 149.43 37.36 686.81 2,653.61 2,981.25 77.94 500.00 500.00 500.00 40.00 231.23 1,000.00 170.00

1978-79

G R A N D LOIXJE OF KANSAS

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—€on«miurf Date 05/30/78 05/30/78 05/30/78 05/30/78 05/30/78 05/30/78 05/30/78 05/30/78 05/30/78 05/30/78 05/30/78 05/31/78 05/31/78 05/31/78 06/01/78 06/01/78 06/01/78 06/01/78 06/01/78 06/02/78 06/05/78 06/05/78 06/05/78 06/06/78 06/06/78 06/06/78 06/07/78 06/07/78 06/09/78 06/12/78 06/12/67 06/12/78 06/12/78 06/12/78 06/13/78 06/13/78 06/13/78 06/14/78 06/14/78 06/14/78 06/14/78 06/14/78 06/14/78 06/14/78 06/16/78 06/19/78 06/ 19/78 06/19/78 06/20/78 06/20/78 06/21/78 06/21/78 06/21/78 06/27/78 06/28/78

No.

Favor of

For

1044—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitor Services 1045—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Admin Wages 1046—David L. Recob, Payroll 1047—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll .' 1048—Ehon W. Werner, Payroll 1049—Kaw Valley State Bank, FWH/FICA Taxes 1050—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 1051—Kenneth N. Po'meroy, Retirement 1052—Donella R. Glenn, Retirement 1053—Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking Fee 1054—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1055—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1056—Oscar D. Smith, Kansas Mason 1057—Macoy Masonic Supply Co., Library 1058—KP&L, Electric 1059—City of Topeka, Water 1060—Ripleys Inc., Printing 1061—Standard-Hart Co., Items for Resale 1062—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1063—Richard Reser, Equipment Repair 1064—Brown Trash Co., Trash Service 1065—Capitol City Inc., Stationary 1066—Ben B. Boyles, Gr. Officer Travel 1067—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1068—Univ Ks (Cathy Ward), Youth Essay 1069—William F. Mcintosh, Kansas Mason 1070—Midwestern Paper Co., Stationary 1071—Chester L. Gilbert, Auto-Postage-Telephone 1072—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1073—Robert Domme, Postage 1074—Bossier Associates, Labor 1075—Graphic Arts, Printing 1076—Daily Republican; Kansas Mason 1077—Bossier Associates, Labor 1078—Barton Photo Shop, Photographs 1079—Midwestern Paper Co., Stationary 1080—The Gas Service Co., Heating Fuel 1081—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Admin Wages 1082—David L. Recob, Payroll 1083—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll. 1084—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1085—FINA, Gr. Sec'y Exp Allowance 1086—Ks Turnpike Authority, Gr. Sec'y Exp Allowance 1087—Data Science Corp., Computer & Ks Mason 1088—Pitney-Bowes, Postal Meter Rent 1089—Bossier Associates, Labor 1090—Standard Hart Print Co., Resale Items 1091—Ks State (Ben Lange), Youth Essay 1092—Southwest Bell Telephone, Telephone 1093—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1094—Ben B. Boyles, Gr. Officer Travel 1095—Miles Erpelding, Youth Essay 1096—Richard Reser, Equipment Repair 1097—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1098—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Admin Wages

Amooat 234.62 424.82 304.88 218.49 126.95 760.64 175.00 175.00 175.00 45.00 32.35 92.00 47.47 6.15 93.48 7.63 5.18 63.01 11.75 84.46 10.00 13.42 31.25 23.00 800.00 250.00 165.96 189.65 19.50 56.00 170.00 26.65 2.062.78 136.00 74.00 1.18 73.42 424.82 304.77 218.49 22.13 68.83 2.15 654.67 41.92 170.00 48.54 200.00 76.93 22.90 45.00 50.00 207.II 19.00 424.82

MARCH

PROCEFDINCS OK 1 HE

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—con<inu*rf Date

06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/28/78 06/30/78 06/30/78 06/30/78 06/30/78 06/30/78 07/05/78 07/06/78 07/06/78 07/07/78 07/07/78 07/07/78 07/(17/78 07/07/78 07/07/78 07/07/78 07/10/78 07/10/78 07/10/78 07/10/78 07/10/78 07/10/78 07/11/78 07/11 /78 07/12/78 07/12/78 07/12/78 07/13/78 07/13/78 07/13/78 07/13/78 07/13/78 07/13/78 07/17/78 07/17/78 07/18/78 07/21/78 07/21/78

No.

Favor of

For

1099—David L. Recob, Payroll 1100—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1101—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1102—Chester L. Gilbert, Payroll 1103—William F. Mcintosh, Payroll 1104—William E. Montgomery, Payroll 1105—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 1106—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1107—Donella R. Glenn, Retirement 1108—Kaw Valley State Bank, Employee Payroll Tax 1109—Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine Rental 1110—Donaldson Jewelers, Ann. Communication 1111—A.B. Dick Co., Services (Renewal) 1112—Ripleys Inc., Printing 1113—Capitol City Inc., Stationary 1114—Oscar D. Smith, Kansas Mason 1115—Master Charge, Gr. Sec'y Exp Allowance 1116—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitor 1117—Lyle M. Baker Agency, Insurance 1118—Bossier Associates, Labor 1119—Robert Domme, Postal Meter 1120—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1 121—Victory Life Insurance Co., Parking Fee 1122—Brown Trash Co., Trash Service 1123—Blue Cross & Shield, Heahh Care Plan 1124—Robert Domme, Postal Meter 1 125—Ks Historical Society, Library 1126—A.B. Dick Co., Stationary 1127—K.P. & L., Electric 1128—Cardinal Services. Services ! !29 .A.B. Dick Co., Stationary 1130—City of Topeka, Water 1131—National Geographic, Library 1132—Chester L. Gilbert, Auto-Postage-Telephone 1133—Pantagraph Press, List of Lodges 1978 1134—Barton Photo Shop, Photographs 1135—Bossier Associates. Labor Contract 1136—Capitol City Inc., Stationary 1137—Nationwide Papers, Stationary 1138—Robert Domme. Postage 1139—Gr. Lodge So. Australia, Library 1140—Ben B. Boyles, Gr. Officer Travel 1141—Data Science Corp., Computer 1142—Standard-Hart Co., Ann Proceedings-Law 1143—Postmaster Burlington. Kansas Mason 1144—Capitol City Inc., Equip Repair 1145—A.B. Dick Co., Equip Repair 1146—The Gas Service Co., Heating Fuel 1147—Albert O. Arnold, Admin Wages 1148—David L. Recob, Payroll 1149—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1150—Bureau Vital Statistics Kansas, A.K. Wilson 1151—University of Kansas, Essay Award 1152—Robert Domme, Ks Mason 1153—Internal Revenue, Payroll Tax 1154—Ks Employee Security Fund, Payroll Tax

Amooat

304.88 218.49 105.40 188.30 47.08 47.08 130.69 130.69 130.69 723.90 77.94 1.76 512.33 5.18 3.47 11.72 188.02 234.62 332.00 340.00 300.00 3.24 45.00 10.00 1,501.34 400.00 14.00 57.96 118.28 82.00 4G.oo 7.00 11.00 109.52 514.59 15.53 170.00 2.54 57.18 350.00 10.15 47.00 1,978.30 6,549.59 1,000.00 15.37 5.28 6.70 424.82 304.88 218.49 2.00 800.00 8.00 44.46 33.41

1978-79

G R A N D LOIXIE OK KANSAS

W A R R A N T ACCOUNTS—<ort«inii«rf Date 07/ 21 / 78 07/21/78 07/21/78 07/21/78 07/21/78 07/21/78 07/21/78 07/24/78 07/24/78 07/24/78 07/25/78 07/25/78 07/27/78 07/27/78 07/27/78 07/27/78 07/27/78 07/27/78 07/27/78 07/27/78 07/27/78 07/27/78 07/27/78 07/31/78 07/31/78 07/31/78 07/31/78 07/31/78 08/02/78 08/03/78 08/03/78 08/03/78 08/03/78 08/03/78 08/07/78 08/07/78 08/14/78 08/14/78 08/14/78 08/14/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78

No^

Favor of

For

II55—Ks Department of Revenue, Payroll Tax 1156—Southwest Bell Telephone Co., Telephone 1157—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 1158—J.P. Luther Co, Inc., Resale Items 1159—Western Associates Inc., Supplies 1160—Bossier Associates, Payroll 1162—Nationwide Papers Inc., Supplies 1162—FINA, Gr Sec Exp 1163—Master Charge, Gr Sec Exp 1164—Oklahoma Vital Statistics, Library 1165—Robert Domme, Ks Mason 1166—W.F. Mcintosh, Ks Mason 1167—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 1168—David L. Recob, Payroll 1169—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1170—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1171—Kaw Valley State Bank, Payroll Tax 1172—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 1173—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1174—Donella R. Glenn, Retirement 1175—Capital Services Inc., Rental Fee 1176—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 1177—Victory Life Insurance Co., Parking 1178—Brown Trash Co., Trash 1179—Crane & Co., Services 1180—Robert Domme, Ks Mason 1181—Crane & Co., Services 1182—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitorial 1183—Robert Domme, Ks Mason 1184—Ks Power & Light Co., Electric 1185—City of Topeka, Water 1186—Bossier & Associates, Payroll 1187—Ben B. Boyles, Travel Exp 1188—Midwest Conf Masonic Education, 1978 Dues 1189—Robert Domme, Ks Mason 1190—Bossier Associates, Payroll 1191—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Payroll 1192—David L. Recob, Payroll 1193—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1194—Robert W. Domme, Ks Mason 1195—N.M. Lodge of Research, Library : 1196—Cecil S. Carter, Lecturer 1197—Daily Republican, Ks Mason 1198—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 1199—Capitol City Inc., Supplies 1200—E.F.D. Inc., Express 1201—Ripleys Inc., Services 1202—Bossier Associates Inc., Payroll 1203—Data Scierice Corp., Computer 1204—Lyle M. Baker Agency, Insurance 1205—Macoy Publishing Co., Library 1206—Gas Service Co., Heating Fuel 1207—Kansas Turnpike Authority, Services 1208—Robert Schroeder, Lecturer 1209—C.W. Sills, Lecturer

Anoaat* 190.28 76.22 18.58 182.08 38.63 102.00 26.91 41.21 42.89 3.00 5.30 287.14 424.82 304.88 218.49 139.80 693.99 175.00 175.00 175.00 77.94 148.83 45.00 10.00 32.50 8.50 1.15 234.62 10.56 263.67 8.45 323.00 25.75 150.99 65.50 170.00 424.82 304.88 218.49 64.00 15,00 47.00 2,062.78 40.78 71.43 8.61 2.27 136.00 658.45 229.20 39.39 6.70 3.80 51.23 57.75

PROCEF.DING.SOKTHE

MARCH

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—cofi«inw«rf Date 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/15/78 08/17/78 08/17/78 08/17/78 08/17/78 08'21/78 0821/78 08/21/78 08 '22/78 08 22/78 08 23/78 08'28/78

No.

Favor of

For

1210—Ronale E. W h i t e , Lecturer 1211—L.D. Winegardner, Lecturer 1212—Cecil S. Carter, Lecturer 1213—Frank T. M o o r e , Lecturer 1214—American F I N A C o r p . , Gr Sec E x p 1215—Overland Park Christian C h u r c h , Memorials 1216—Chester L. G i l b e r t , Expenses 1217—FARMIS. Accounting 1218—Robert Domme, Ks Mason 1219—L.D. Winegardner, Lecturers 1220—Robert Domme, Postage 1221—Richard Reser. Equip Repair 1222—Master Charge, GS E x p A l l o w 1223—David Aday. Lecturers

Amonnt 26.44 25.45 17.60 22.50 51.82 50.00 191,63 490.00 40.75 43.13 250.00 93.15 46.57 29.00

08'28'78

1224—Southwestern Bell, Telephone

120.38

08'28/78 08 '29/78 08'29/78 08 29/78 08 29/78 08 29/78 OX 29 78 OX 29'78 OX 29 78 OX 29/78 08 29 78 OS .10 78 OS M) 78 OS 30 78 OK 10 78 OX 30 7X OX 30 7X OX 30 78 OX .30 7X i)X 30.78 OS .10 7S OX .1(1 7X IIS 30 7S OS 31 7S 0') O.S 78 09 05 78 09 05 7X 09 05 7S ((9 06 78 09 OS 7X (19 I I 7X 09 I I 78 09 12 7X (W 13 7X 09 14 78 IW 14 7S 04 14 78 (W 14 7S (i9 15 7S 09 15 7X

1225—Bossier Associates Inc., Payroll 1226—Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine 1227—City o f Topeka Water Dept.. Water 1228—Flye Machine Shop, Paper Cutter 1229—A.B. Dick C o . . Supplies 1230—Shrake Electric Company. Repair W o r k 1231—Capitol City Inc., Resale Items 1232—Earl M . Sitton. Lecturers 1233—Brown Trash Company, Trash Service 1234—Victory Life Insurance C o . , Parking Fees 1235— Addressograph Company, Supplies 1236—Albert 0 . A r n o l d . Jr.. Payroll 1237—David L. Recob, Payroll 1238 — L i l l i a n H. W i a n t . Payroll 1239—FIton W. Werner. Payroll 1 2 4 0 - K a w Valley Slate Bank. Payroll Taxes 1241-Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 1242- Kenneth N. Pomeroy. Retirement 1243 - Donclla R. Glenn. Retirement 1244- Richard R. Haefele. Lecturers 1245- A . B . Dick C o m p a n y , Supplies 1246- Pilney Bowe.s, Services 1247 - Charles Hoffmeister, Janitorial 1248- Robert Domme. Ks Mason 1249 Kan.sa.s Power & Light C o . , Electric 1250- Crane & Company. Supplies 1251 Riplcys Inc.. Shop Rags 1252 Bossier Associates, Payroll 1253 Robert Domme. Ks Mason 1254 Hillmer Leather Company. Lecturers 1255 Crane & Company. Equip Repair 1256 Gas Service Company. Heat Fuel 1257 Leonard C. Rising. Lecturers I25X Richard Reser. Equip Repair 12.59 Albert 0. A r n o l d . Jr.. Payroll 1260 David 1 . Rccob. Payroll 1261 Lillian H. Wiant. Payroll 1262- Robert Domme. Ks Mason 1263- Po.simasler Burlington, Ks Mason 1264 Vickers Corp.. GS Exp A l l o w

306.00 77.94 7.00 19.06 157.05 141.51 33.16 29.58 10.00 45.00 5.84 424.82 .304.88 218.49 146.56 694.83 175.00 175.00 175.00 93.47 40.81 119.03 2.34.62 13.00 267.36 21.94 5.18 170.00 8.38 38.15 33.64 5.06 22.50 33.12 424.82 304.88 218.49 5.70 750.00 26.55

1978-79

GRAND LoixiE OF KANSAS

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continued bate

09/18/78 09/18/78 09/18/78 09/18/78 09/18/78 09/18/78 09/18/78 09/18/78 09/19/78 09/20/78 09/21 /78 09/21/78 09/21/78 09/21 /78 09/21/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 09/30/78 10/03/78 10/03/78 10/03/78 10/03/78 10/04/78 10/04/78 10/04/78 10/04/78 10/04/78 10/04/78 10/04/78 10/04/78 10/05/78 10/06/78 10/06/78 10/10/78

No.

Favor of

For

1265—Robert Domme, Postage 1266—Pitney Bowes, Postage Meter 1267—PETROFINA Corp., OS Exp Allow 1268—Bossier Associates, Payroll 1269—A.B. Dick Co., Stationary 1270—Macoy Masonic Supply Co., Resale Items 1271—Ripleys Inc., Shop Rags 1272—Lemon Plumbing Company, Equip Repair 1273—Southwest Bell Telephone Co., Telephone 1274—Oscar D. Smith, Ks Mason 1275—Colonial Chemical Company, Supplies 1276—Macoy Masonic Supply Co., Resale Items 1277—W.F. Mcintosh, Ks Mason 1278—Postmaster Burlington, Ks Mason 1279—Robert Domme, Ks Mason 1280—Charles McGinness, Retirement 1281—Kenneth Pomeroy, Retirement 1282—Donella R. Glenn, Retirement 1283—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Or. Secy Wages 1284—David L. Recob, Payroll 1285—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1286—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1287—Chester L. Gilbert, Payroll 1288—Voided 1289—William F. Mcintosh, Payroll 1290—William E. Montgomery, Payroll 1291—Kaw Valley State Bank & Trust, Payroll Taxes 1292—Victory Life Insurance Co., Parking Fee 1293—Brown Trash Co., Trash 1294—Lawrence Freight Co., Express 1295—Capitol City Inc., Stationary 1296—Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine 1297—Midwestern Paper Co., Supplies 1298—Nationwide Papers, Supplies 1299—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 1300—R.W. Fry Co., Supplies 1301—Asays Sportsman Store, Supplies 1302—Crane & Co., Equip Repair 1303—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitorial 1304—Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Health Plan 1305—Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Health Plan 1306—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1307—Ben B. Boyles, Officer Travel 1308—Chester L. Gilbert, Expenses 1309—W. Nolan Artz, Officer Travel 1310—Master Charge, Or. Secy Exp 1311—Kansas Power & Light Co., Electric 1312—City of Topeka, Water 1313—A.B. Dick Co., Stationary 1314—Bossier Associates, U b o r 1315—Data Science Corp., Computer 1316—KSU Financial Aid, Youth Essay 1317—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1318—Wolfes, Equip Repair 1319—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason

Amoimt

350.00 41.92 55.47 170.00 301.39 685.93 5.18 74.28 76.20 127.41 65.82 40.50 24.28 224.54 29.38 130.69 130.69 130.69 424.82 304.88 218.49 151.45 188.30 297,08 47.08 730.54 45.00 10.00 2I;40 15.18 77.94 77.21 88.58 49.01 3.59 47.82 41.50 234.62 1,911.27 125.21 42.50 134.72 221.28 93.33 213.89 237.70 6.8! 77.35 170.00 2,599.31 50.00 37.75 20.60 16.25

PROCEEDINGS oe iHE

MARCH

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—fo»<if»u«</ Date 10/11/78 10/13/78 10/13/78 10/13/78 10/13/78 10/13/78 10/13/78 10/13/78 10/13/78 10/13/78 10/13/78 10/13/78 10/16/78 10/16/78 10/ 16/78 10/16/78 10/17/78 10/17/78 10/18/78 10/19/78 10/ 19/78 10/19/78 10/19/78 10/19/78 10/19/78 10/19/78 10/24/78 10/24/78 10/24/78 10/26/78 10/26/78 10/26/78 10/26/78 10/26/78 10/26/78 10/26/78 10/26/78 10/26/78 10/26/78 10/26/78 10/27/78 10/27/78 10/30/78 10/31/78 10/31/78 10/31/78 10/31/78 10/31/78 10/31/78 10/31/78 10/31/78 10/31/78 10/31/78 I 1/01/78 11/02/78

No.

Favor of

For

1320—Ben B. Boyles, Officer Travel 1321—Albert O. Arnold, Gr. Secy Wages 1322—David L. Recob, Payroll 1323—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1324—Daily Republican, Kansas Mason 1325—Bossier Associates, Labor 1326—Conf GS/GM North America, Conference Dues 1327—The Gas Service Company, Heating Fuel 1328—Elliot Lock & Key Co., Equip Repair 1329—A.B. Dick Co., Printing 1330—Robert Domme, Postage 1331—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1332—Internal Revenue Service, Otry Taxes 1333—State Employment Security Fund, Otry Taxes 1334—Kansas Withholding Tax, Otry Taxes 1335—FINA Inc., Gr Secy Exp 1336—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason .' 1337—Ben B. Boyles, Officer Travel 1338—FARMIS Accounting, Accounting 1339—Bossier Associates, Labor 1340—A. Franklin Baldwin, Lecturer Fee 1341—Southwest Bell Telephone Co., Telephone 1342—Nationwide Papers, Supplies 1343—G.G. Tauber Co., Supplies 1344—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 1345—Standard-Hart Printing Co., Printing 1346—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1347—W. Nolan Artz, Grand Officer Tvl 1348—Ben B. Boles, Grand Officer Tvl 1349—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Secy Wages 1350—David L. Recob, Payroll 1351—Lillian H, Wiant, Payroll 1352—Elton W. Werner, Payroll '. 1353—Kaw Valley State Bank, Payroll Taxes 1354—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 1355—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1356—Donella R. Glenn, Retirement 1357—Kansas Sheet Metal, Roof Repairs 1358—Nationwide Paper Co., Stationary 1359—Midwestern Paper Co., Stationary 1360—Bossier Associates, Contract Labor 1361—Robert Domme. Kansas Mason 1362—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitor 1.363—Capital Services. Copy Machine Rental 1364—Chester L. Gilbert. CM Expenses 1365—Ripleys Inc.. Priming 1366—City of Topeka. Water 1367—K.P. & L. Co.. Electric 1.368—Capital City Inc.. Stationary 1369—Master Charge. Gr. Secy Expenses 1370—Amoco Oil Co.. Gr. Secy Expenses 1371—Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking Fee 1372—Brown Trash Service. Trash 1373—Standard-Hart Co.. Printing 1374—Oscar D. Smith. Kansas Mason

Amonnt 86.67 424.82 304.88 218.49 2,285.42 170.00 63.75 6.83 22.20 52.04 300.00 8.50 33.19 13.26 174.74 23.99 27.10 63.72 512.00 340.00 60.39 112.08 19.22 202.72 40.81 143.43 25.00 144.37 86.78 424.82 304.88 218.49 151.45 695.44 175.00 175.00 175.00 750.73 18.01 77.21 136.00 17.03 234.62 77.94 196.85 5.18 7.00 90.70 10.71 92.51 10.05 45.00 10.00 59.64 12.58

1978-79

G R A N D LOIXJEOK KANSAS

W A R R A N T ACCOUNTS—tfon««nu«</ Date /02/78 /02/78 /02/78 /03/78 /03/78 /03/78 /13/78 /13/78 /13/78 /13/78 /13/78 /13/78 /13/78 /13/78 /13/78 /13/78 /13/78 /I3/78 /14/78 /14/78 /14/78 /14/78 /14/78 /14/78 /15/78 /20/78 /20/78 /25/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /28/78 /29/78 /29/78 /29/78 !/04/78 >/06/78 J/06/78 2/07/78

No.

Favor of For 1375- -Carroll Radio-TV Co., Equipment Repair 1376- -Standard Hart Co., Printing 1377- -Graphic Arts, Printing 1378- -Daily Republican, Kansas Mason 1379- -Pittsburg Lodge 187, Masonic Education 1380- -Robert Domme, Kansas Mason . . . . ' . 1381- -Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Secy Wages 1382- -David L. Recob, Payroll 1383- -Jean E. Rader, Payroll 1384- -Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1385- -Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1386- -Shrake Electric, Equipment Repair 1387- -Bossier Associates, Contract Labor 1388- -IBM Corp., Stationary 1389- -Q.C. Correspondence Cir., Library 1390- -Crane & Co Inc., Equipment Repair 1391- -Nationwide Papers, Stationary 1392- -A.B. Dick Co., Stationary 1393- -Wichita Scottish Rite, Masonic Education 1394- -Robert Domme, Postage 1395- -Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1396- -R.L. Polk & Co., Library 1397- -FINA Inc., Gr. Secy Expenses 1398- -Ks Turnpike Auth., Gr. Secy Expenses 1399- -Kansas Masonic Home, Refund Blue Cross 1400- -Post Master Burlington, Kansas Mason 1401- -Johnson Controls. Equipment Repair 1402- -Highland Manor Motel, Grand Officer Travel 1403- -Gas Service Co., Heating Fuel 1404- -Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine Rental 1405- -Standard-Hart Co., Printing 1406- -Ripleys Inc., Printing 1407- -A.B. Dick Co., Stationary 1408- -Midwestern Paper Co., Stationary 1409- -Southwest Bell Telephone Co., Telephone 1410- -Master Charge, GS Exp Allowance 1411- -Robert Domme, Postage 1412- -Albert O. Arnold, Jr., GS Wages 1413- -David L. Recob, Payroll 1414- -Jean E. Rader, Payroll 1415- -Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1416- -Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1417- -Kaw Valley State Bank, Payroll Taxes 1418- -Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 1419 -Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1420 -Donella R. Glenn, Retirement 1421 -Ben B. Boyles, Gr. Officer Travel 1422 -Clifford A. Ramsey, Gr. Lecturer 1423 -Richard W. Fry Co., Resale Items 1424 -City of Topeka, Water 1425 -Victory Life Insurance Co., Parking 1426 -Brown Trash Co., Trash Service 1427 -Chester L. Gilbert, GM Expenses 1428 -Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitorial 1429 -Robert Domme. Postage 1430 -William F. Mcintosh, Kansas Mason

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Amount .13.04 30.81 12.63 12.50 1 1.39 16.38 424.82 304.88 268.15 218.49 218.49 40.05 238.00 52.89 15.00 25.88 152.02 122.98 7.33 350.00 9.25 23.00 27.61 8.55 190.08 1,400.00 1,008.31 378.00 167.43 77.94 15.18 10.36 118.92 55.99 126.35 77.09 350.00 424.82 304.88 268.15 218.49 218.49 984.23 175.00 175.00 175.00 86.68 80.48 17.68 7.63 45.00 10.00 241.71 234.62 40.00 294.75

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MARCH

WARRANT ACCOUNTS—continwrf Date

12/07/78 12/12/78 12/12/78 12/12/78 12/12/78 12/12/78 12/12/78 12/12/78 12/12/78 12/12/78 12/12/78 12/12/78 12/12/78 12/13/78 12/13/78 12/13/78 12/15/78 12/14/78 12/14/78 12/ 14/78 12/14/78 12/14/78 12/16/78 12/18/78 12/18/78 12/18/78 12/18/78 12/18/78 12/20/78 12/20/78 12/20/78 12/22/78 12/26/78 12/27/78 12/27/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/18/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/28/78 12/29/78 12/29/78

No.

Favor of

For

1431—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1432—Kansas Power & Light Co., Electric 1433—Data Science Corp., Computer 1434—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 1435—Nationwide Paper Co., Supplies 1436—IBM Corp, Inc., Services 1437—RayCo Inc., Supplies 1438—Daily Republican, Kansas Mason 1439—M.W. Sykes & Co, Inc., Temple Repairs 1440—Ripleys Inc., Printing 1441—Standard-Hart Co., Supplies 1442—Nationwide Paper Co., Supplies 1443—Voided 1444—The Gas Service Co., Heating Fuel 1445—Farmis Accounting, Accounting 1446—Capitol Services Inc., Supplies 1447—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., GS Wages 1448—David L. Recob, Payroll 1449—Jean E. Rader, Payroll 1450—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1451—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1452—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1453—Myron Green's, Youth Essay 1454—Pitney Bowes Inc., Postal Meter 1455—Shawnee County Treasurer, Real Estate Tax 1456—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason 1457—Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Postage 1458—FINA, GS Exp Allow 1459—Shawnee County Treasurer, GM Auto Exp 1460—Kansas Masonic Foundation, Memorial 1461—Francis & Francis, Services 1462—Engroff Grocer, Miscellaneous 1463—Robert Domme, KS Mason 1464—Robert Domme, Postage 1465—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1466—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., GS Wages 1467—David L. Recob, Payroll 1468—Jean E. Rader, Payroll 1469—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1470—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1471—Chester L. Gilbert, Payroll 1472—William F. Mcintosh, Payroll 1473—William E. Montgomery, Payroll 1471—Kaw Valley State Bank, Payroll Tax 1475—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 1476—Donella R. Glenn, Retirement 1477—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Telephone 1478—Capital Services Inc., Copy Machine 1479—Topeka Engraving, Printing 1480—Data Science Corp., Computer 1481—Nationwide Papers, Stationary 1482—Capitol City Inc., Stationary 1483—Standard-Hart Printing Co., Printing 1484—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 1485—City of Topeka, Water 1486—Graphic Arts Inc., Printing

Amonnf

78.4i 99.05 1,234.70 79.62 14.46 221.97 61.02 1,985.84 171.25 5.18 245.49 23.68

'...

307.51 297.50 5.28 424.82 304.88 268.15 218.49 218.49 58.51 29.54 41.92 3,205.75 15.00 20.76 63.32 71.14 25.00 100.00 45.50 54.00 300.00 175.00 424.82 304.88 268.15 218.49 218.49 188.30 47.08 47.08 987.74 175.00 175.00 95.97 77.80 5.75 161.62 23.68 27.16 899.20 40.81 7.00 132.95

1978-79

G R A N D LoixiE OF KANSAS

WARRANT Date

/29/78 /Ol /79 /O2779 /02/79 /03/79 /03/79 /05/79 /05/79 /08/79 /09/79 /09/79 /10/79 /11/79 /11/79 /11/79 /11/79 /11/79 /11/79 /11/79 /11/79 /11/79 /11 /79 /11/79 /11/79 /12/79 /15/79 /18/79 /18/79 /18/79 /18/79 /18/79 /18/79 /18/79 /18/79 /18/79 /19/79 /23/79 /23/79 / 23 / 79 /23/79 /23/79 /23/79 /23/79 /23/79 /23/79 /25/79 /26/79 /26/79 /26/79 /29/79 /29/79 /29/79 /29/79 /29/79 /29/79 /29/79

No.

Favor of

ACCOUNTS—continued For

1487—Brown Trash Co., Trash Service 1488—Victory Life Ins Co., Parking 1489—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitorial 1490—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1491—Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Health-Plan 1492—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1493—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1494—Chester L. Gilbert, GM Expenses 1495—Robert W. Domme, KS Mason 1496—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1497—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1498—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1499—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1500—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., GS Wages 1501—David L. Recob, Payroll 1502—Jean E. Rader, Payroll 1503—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1504—Elton W. Werner, Payroll 1505—Capitol City Inc., Stationary 1506—Addressograph Inc., Printing 1507—Ripley Inc., Printing 1508—West Stamp Co Inc., Stationary 1509—Frank T. Moore, Lecturer 1510—C.W. Sills, Lecturer 1511—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1512—Gas Service Co., Heat 1513—KS Dept of Revenue, State Payroll Tax 1514—KS Employment Sec Fund, Unemployment 1515—Internal Revenue, Payroll Tax 1516—B. Swader, Janitorial 1517—Robert Domme, Postage 1518—Robert Domme, KS Mason 1519—Capital Federal Savings, Savings 1520—Conference G M / G S N. America, Fees 1521—Conference GS N. America, Fees 1522—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1523—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1524—Ben B. Boyles, Officer Travel 1525—Charles Gallipeau, Lecturer 1526—Robert Schroeder, Lecturer 1527—Frank T. Moore, Lecturer 1528—Ronald E. White, Lecturer 1529—C.W. Sills, Lecturer 1530—Voided .1531—Conference G M / G S , Dues 1532—Kaw Valley State Bank, Savings 1533—Robert G. Jackson, Officer Travel 1534—Charles Gallipeau, Lecturer 1535—John E. Stover, Lecturer 1536—Capital Services Inc., Services 1537—Wilson Flowers, Miscellaneous 1538—A.B. Dick Co., Supplies 1539—McCoy Publishing, GM Apron 1540—Southwest Bell Telephone, Telephone 1541—KP&L, Electric 1542—Voided

Amount

10.00 45.00 290.87 8,220.00 678.33 19,394.00 50,561.00 116.09 18.24 64,388.00 26,490.00 65,543.00 46,816.08 421.29 304.52 263.78 218.49 218.49 107.48 73.79 5.18 9.02 39.00 66.77 30,929.00 415.96 207.24 15.02 191.54 20.00 300.00 10.68 100,000.00 558.00 70.00 25,654.00 5,610.00 69.95 37.50 33.00 40.38 44.75 53.75 11.00 1,250.00 351.75 61.90 20.50 77.94 15.53 227.83 196.20 169.35 93.26

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W A R R A N T ACCOUNTS—ctfn<in««<< Date

01/29/79 01/29/79 01/29/79 01/29/79 01/29/79 01/30/79 01/30/79 01/30/79 01/30/79 01/30/79 01/30/79 01/30/79 01/30/79 01/30/79 01/30/79 01/30/79 01/30/79 02/01/79 02/01/79 02/01/79 02/01/79 02/01/79 02/01/79 02/01/79 02/01/79 02/01/79 02/01/79 02/01/79 02/01/79 02/03/79 02/05/79 02/05/79 02/06/79 02/06/79 02/07/79 02/07/79 02/08/79 02/08/79 02/08/79 02/08/79 02/08/79 02/08/79 02/08/79

No.

Favor of

For

1543—Johnson Controls, Equpment Repair 1544—Capital City Inc., Supplies 1545—B. Swader, Janitorial 1546—Post Master, Burlington, KS Mason 1547—Robert Domme. Postmaster, Kansas Mason 1548—Donaldson Jewelers, GM Jewels 1549—Chester L. Gilbert, GM Auto Expense 1550—Chester L. Gilbert, GM Auto Expense 1551—Int Order DeMoIay, Youth 1552—Int Order Job's Daughters, Youth 1553—Int Order Rainbow for Girls, Youth 1554—B. Swader, Janitorial 1555—City of Topeka, Water 1556—Brown Trash Service, Trash 1557—Robert Schroeder, Lecturer 1558—C.W. Sills, Lecturer 1559—Ronald E. White, Lecturer 1560—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Wages 1561—David L. Recob, Payroll 1562—Jean E. Rader, Payroll 1563—Lillian H. Wiant, Payroll 1564—Elton W. Werner, Payroll , 1565—Kaw Valley State Bank, Payroll Taxes 1566—Charles S. McGinness, Retirement 1567—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 1568—Donella R. Glenn, Retirement 1569—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Gr. Secy Exp All 1570—Victory Life Ins. Co., Parking Fee 1571—Chuck Hoffmeister, Janitorial 1572—ISIS Shrine Temple, Masonic Education 1573—Motel Six, Annual Communication 1574—Ronald E. White, Lecturer,, 1575—Frank T. Moore, Lecturer 1576—Charles Gallipeau, Lecturer 1577—Kansas Masonic Home, Per-Capita Tax 1578—Voided 1579—Robert Domme. Postmaster, Kansas Mason 1580—Ben B. Boyles, Officer Travel 1581—Robert Domme. Postmaster, Postal Meter 1582—Elliott Lock Co, Inc., BIdg Maintenance 1583—Koeperich Bookbinders, Library 1584—Conference G M / G S , Dues 1585—Robert Domme, Kansas Mason

Amoant

108.99 47.18 10.00 1,400.00 16.00 4,942.13 300.00 233.70 1,000.00 300.00 300.00 15.00 6.24 10.00 54.00 55.00 42.50 586.08 370.90 238.04 233.54 246.44 1,107.23 175.00 175.00 175.00 2,489.47 45.00 478.37 188.00 166.56 42.00 71.70 40.50 100,000.00 33.18 78.97 300.00 64.69 110.50 5.00 26.11

1978-79

G R A N D LOIXSE OF KANSAS

PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES FOR 1978-1979 • Indicates Lodges with membership under 500. Lodge No. 3 Davison, Mark C.—"B"

Yoachum, Gerald L.—"B" Morris, Howard E.—"B" McClurg, Willis H. Jr.—"B" Morris, Dennis L.—"A" Loggins, Leroy L.—"A" Luckinbill, Charles A.—"M" Smith, Richard V.—"B"

Lodge No. 7 Wojtkowiak, George J.—"B" Lodge No. 8 Holland, Robert E.—"A'

Lodge No. 60 Lister, Ronald D.—"B" Gomel, Douglas H.—"B"

Lodge No. 9 * Price, Douglas A.—"A" Lodge No. 15 Hare, Jearl A.—"B"

Lodge No. 74 * Perry, Matthew- "B"

Lodge No. 16 * McCutchen, William N.—"B"

Lodge No. 75 * Bliss, Norman C.—"B", Jacks, Frank S.—"B" Finley, Samuel M.—"B" "A" Walker, George W.—"A"

Lodge No. 17 Gillispie, Richard M. Jr.—"A" Medley, Lynn A.—"B" Williams, Harold £.—"8" Donaldson, Martin M.—"M" Waggoner, Virgil—"M" Parker, Stellman—"M" Bartlett, Jackie D.—"M" Smith, Wayne R.—"M"

Lodge No. 80 * Schwilling, Russell C.—"U" Lodge No. 86 Kating, Tom L.—"M" Oberleckner, Arthur T.—"A" Wensil, James W.—"A" Koon, Earl L.—"B" Dowell, Charles J.—"B" Gilbert, H. Allen—"B" Scazzafavo, John J.—"B" Berry, Roger E.—"B"

Lodge No. 19 * Lockard, Fred A.—"B" Tatham, Clifford B.—"A" Parker, Keith E.—"A" Eller, Dwane 1.—"B" Thomas, James A.—'B" Lodge No. 21 • Fairbanks, Raymond—"A" Jepson, Norman—"B" Lodge No. 23 • Houchin, Anthony A.—"B", "A' Blossom, Homer O.—"A" Rollf, Wayne H.—"A" Guthrie, Keith E.—"A" Lodge No. 28 • Snow, Frank W.—"B" O'Dell, Donald E.—"B" Lodge No. 52 * Sipes, William F . — ' A ' Lodge No. 54 * Johnson, Gary W.—"B' Lodge No. 57 * Gieser, Charles R.—"B"

Lodge No. 90 Carroll, James W.—'B', "A" Nelson, Frank M.—"B" Cornelison, Jerry L.—"B" Nisbett, Donald S.—"M' House, Howard Jr.—"A" Knoll, John K . — ' B ' Murphy, Herbert W.—"B" Hoover, Howard B.—"B" Lodge No. 94 • Lohr, David N.

-M-, ' U '

Lodge No. 96 Smothers, James—'M" Mansfield, Louis—"A' Holder, Larry—"B" Nichols, Olen—"B" Davis, Royal E.—'U' Stephens, Gene E.—'B" Angell, Gilbert M.—'A" - M -

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Lodge No. 97 • Peden, Billy R.—'B" Bailey, Jim E.—'B" Hodgden, Merrill D.—"B" "A" Lodge No. 99 McDonald, Jerry L.—"B" Klosinski, Edward B.—"B" Leitzel, Eldon E.—"U" Barnes, Carl E.—"B" VanEtten, Ron—"M" Hinckle, Delbert G., Jr.—"B' Alderson, Neville R,—"B"

Lodge No. 187 Rogers, Morris—"B" Rogers, Velton—"B" Hall, Allen L.—"B' Lamb, Charles M. Jr.- -"B" Lodge No. 190 • Swenson, Anthony B.—"B" Schultz, Larry D.—"B' Lodge No. 193 • Arnett, Leonard F.—"A"

Lodge No. 103* Ritchie, Robert C—"B"

Lodge No. 225 Garhart, Gary E.—"B" Kramer, Barry A.—"A"

Lodge No. 122* Benteman, Gary- "B'

Lodge No. 247 * Tappan, Herbert F.—"M"

Lodge No. 129 » McClellan, Thomas E.—"A" Weaver, Raymond—"A", "B" Gordon, Wayne—"B" Kauer, Clayton—"B"

Lodge No. 273 * Shafer, Lloyd C—"B"

Lodge No. 134 • Wynn, Dennis E.—"B" Lodge No. 140 • Dimmick, William E.—"B" Lodge No. 153 Terhune, E. Ross—"B" Balmer, Herbert A.—"B" Kogan, Norman—"B" Clingenpeel, Paul W.—"U" Thornhill, Foster F.—"B" Lodge No. 168 Janzen, Jake E.—"B" Glendenning, Stanley R.—"B" Ogletree, Ronald G.—"M" Brown, Earl F.—"B' Moore, James E.—"B" Burton, Randy D—"B" Roseberry, LeRoy T.—"B" Lodge No. 172 • Plooster, Marvin J . — ' B ' Grauerholz, Rex D.—'B" McCall, Eldon D.—"B" Gottstein, Ray C — ' B ' Pennington, Don R.—"B" Walters, Ralph C — ' B " Bums, Virgil D — " B " Embrey, Lewis L.—'B' Aeschliman, Lawrence P.—"M"

Lodge No. 280 * Jiminez, Ricardo —"B" Jiminez, Ricardo Jr.—"B" Sheets, Everett—"B" Lodge No. 300 » Turpin, Glenard G.—"B" Burrows, Thomas F.—'"A" Lodge No. 303 Clyborne, Joshua A.—"B" Hinkle, William C.--"B" Davenport, Jimmy R.—"B" DeWitt, Leonard W.—"B" Gilbreath, Dale F.—"B' Mills, Darwin E.—"B" Eubanks, Teddy L.—"B" Foster, Paul J. Jr.—"B" Lodge No. 306 • Woofter, F. Leon—"B' Brown, Ronald H—"B" Lodge No. 307 • Hudson, Perry R.

"U-

Lodge No. 313 » Bozarth, Henry A.—"M" Gibson, James M . — ' B ' Lemieux, George—'B" Ammerman, Robert—"B" McKinney, Bobby L . — ' B ' Daigle, Allan G.—"B" Lodge No. 322 Roach, George F.—"A"

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Lodge No. 327 • Adams, Frank E.—"B", "A" Bausch, James E.—"B" Bostwick, John E.—"B" Fox, Joseph D.—"B", "A" Hewitt, Jay B.—"B", "A" Hewitt, Thomas J.—"B", "A" "M", "U" Hill, Billy R — ' B " Holly, Robert R.—'B" Jeffries, William—"B", "A" Martin, Bruce E.—"B", "A" Rickel, Gerald R.—"B" Shipman, Paul—"B", "A" Westfall, Samuel T.—"B" Lodge No. 333 * Harris, Craig A.

"B"

Lodge No. 359 • Nelson, Larry R.—"B"(1977) Lawson, Jimmy D.—"B" (1977) Schulz, Benjamin H.—"B"(1977) Lodge No. 364 • Chopton, Glen R.—"B" , Mitchell, Marvin H.—"B" Crow, Billy G.—"B" Beals, Phillip Jr.—"B"

Lodge No. 369 Hermann, Richard—"B" Brewer, Lonnie—"B" Masters, Jack—"B" Price, Jess D.—"B" Lodge No. 397 * Travis, Henry C.

"B"

Lodge No. 404 * Fair, Douglas M.—"A" Keeler, Clifford W.—"B" Jackson, Jerry D.—"B" Lodge No. 433 Barfield, Steven R.—"B", Acuna, David A.—"M" Koran, Jerome 1.—"B" Holmes, Glenn E.—"A" Cochran, Harold A.—"A" Yocum, Harry L.—"B" Macy, Randall B.—"A" Lodge No. 437 * Ingrum, Clyde D.—"B" Paulson, Larry W.—"B" Hottman, Ronald L.—"B" Davis, Sonny L.—"B" Sexton, David E.—"B"

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Fifty-Year Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1978-1979 Lodge No. I Benfer, Merrill M. Dock, Henry W. Janicke, Donald F. Jones, Salem G. Mailler, William R. Twombly, William Ward, Albert N. Webb, Daniel D. Lodge No. 2 Campbell, Roy S. Hill, Roy F. Wooden,Raymond W. Lodge No. 3 Billings, Robert E. Brown, Dale Copenhaver, Roy T. Crady, Thomas M. Dowell, Everett O. Hopkins, Merle F. Kyner, Joseph B. Matney, Charles H. McDonald, Claude M. McGill, Everett E. Myers, George L Nyhart, William D. Peterson, Grant W. Scoles, Frank A. Shipman, George W. Stutzman, Claude R. Taylor, LeRoy K. Tickamyer, Cecil H. Wardlow, Fred M. Weidmann, Jacob A. Weiser, Howard E. Wessel, Henry J. Lodge No. 5 Burge, Ralph Lodge No. 6 Bantz, Wilbur D. Cox, Byron T. Cygon, Joseph R. Sparks, John S. Jr. Lodge No. 7 Allen, Fay O. Brockett, Hillas B. Hood, William O. Jaecke, Leslie E. Reid, Arthur B. Wingfield, Dixie M.

Lodge No. 8 Cortelyou, Timothy T. Maffett, Earl H. McMains, Harry H. Nation, Leon Nickell, Crowder N. Odell, Merle E. Overman, Donald C. Weeks, Mark W. Lodge No. 9 Dougan, Arthur W. Jansen, Daniel E. Preston, Harold S. Wilson, Henry P. Wismer, Raymond J. Lodge No. 10 Bishop, Leonard N. Uhlrich, Frank Lodge No. 11 Hart, James H. Hart, John E. Knowlton, Clarence G. Lodge No. 12 Jacques, Joseph I. Ladner, James H. Ormsby, Lawrence A. Schweers, Forrest C. Shomber, Floyd J. Shomber, Ray W. Stolfus, William A. Lodge No. 14 Hundley, George V. Lodge No. 15 McGinn, George R. Rinker, Ralph R. Lodge No. 16 Corbett, Philip H. Williams, Fred W. Lodge No. 17 Jones, Robert R. McCabe, William O. Robinson, Alford J. Smith, Nelson N. Ward, Richard C. Lodge No. 18 Norman, Ollie R. Shemwell, Elza C.

Lodge No. 19 Gulick, Lester F. Lodge No. 20 Kauffman, Harvey R. Lodge No. 22 McMullen, Walter W. Lodge No. 24 Bodenhamer, William E. Day, Roberts E. Erickson, John H. Strode, Charles E. Lodge No. 27 Brink, John E. Lodge No. 29 Townsend, Joseph R. Lodge No. 30 Hill, Donald A. Hosman, Lewis J. Hummel, Ruben D. Taylor, Walter A. Lodge No. 35 Harpster, Harold C. Lodge No. 37 McDowell, Leslie P. McDowell, Wade H. Rand, Charles H. Sutton, Glenn A. Thorpe, George M. Lodge No. 38 Schmaus, Lyle F.; Lodge No. 39 Knapp, William J. Steck, Dean C. Taylor, David E. Lodge No. 42 Brandner, Carl S. Rings, Charles E. Lodge No. 44 Curnutt, Forrest E. Pitman, Will D. Lodge No. 46 Call, George D. Goode, Walton Wilson, Bernard B.

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Fifty-Year Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1978-1979 Lodge No. 47 Northway, Scott N. Lodge No. 49 Banman, Alvin K. Lodge No. 51 Oberer, Otto L. Taylor, Walker Anderson, Lewis K. Bezingue, Clifford A. Brown, Floyd W. Burge, Joe E. Butner, Charles O. Butner, Francis C. Connelly, Donald E. Cook, Charles E. Grice, Ray M. Hentzler, William C. Hosier, Harold A. Ijams, Paul Jones, Martin P. McKinney, Laird L. McLaughlin, Archie R. McNerney, Edward Rector, Kenneth E. Schriver, Allen D. Van Camp, John H. Young, Cyril C. Lodge No. 52 Cochell, Andrew A. Lodge No. 55 Christenson, Andy O. Lodge No. 56 Barnhill, Floyd C. Locke, Loren L. Lodge No. 60 Bryant, Ernest Gebhart, Edwin S. Grosser, William F. Jr. Klitzing, Robert M. Meyer, Oscar O. Moore, Raymond C. Reed, Clarence H. Smith, Harold M. Tucker, Wilbur A. Yost, William W. Clark, Fred W. Lodge No. 61 Williams, John R.

Lodge No. 62 Dickson, Charles E. VanValkenburg, Theodore Lodge No. 65 Gordon, Harold H. Turner, William O. Lodge No. 67 Grantham, Martin Lynch, Dennis W. Lodge No. 71 Burlingame, Henry W. Dively, Frederick E. Opperman, John B. 11 Lodge No. 72 Adams, Lawrence H. Johnson, Carl M. Kuehnhoff, John H. Lodge No. 73 Headley, John F. Lodge No. 74 Phillips, Austin B. Lodge No. 76 Heilman, Ralph E. Scott, William G. Lodge No. 79 Thorn, Frederic H. Lodge No. 80 Narramore, Drewery M. Lodge No. 82 Meats, Floyd F. Lodge No. 84 Lindsey, Fred C. Lodge No. 85 Thacher, Philip L. Lodge No. 86 Allen, Glen L. Bowery, LeRoy E. Buell, George N. Reif, Paul H. Turner, Paul W. Lodge N'o. 87 Suchsland, Clyde O.

Lodge No. 88 Mavity, Samuel R. Lodge No. 89 Riffer, Lloyd N. Lodge No. 90 Deitrick, Charles T. Sr. Coddington, Harry L. Cooper, John L. Euler, Lahnoe H. Gregory, William A. Horn, Gordon A. Koepke, Bernard Marshall, Bromell M. McFarland, Paul T. Meltis, Pete T. Rice, Shirley B. Van Orsdol, Raymond R. Lodge No. 91 Guise, Byron E. Lodge No. 93 Colean, Chesley M. Weimer, Wilbur A. Lodge No. 94 Hart, Maynard Lodge No. 95 Darling, Bert A. Hoover, Kermit W. Palmer, Thomas R. Robertson, Max K. Lodge No. 96 Kroge, Herman H. Lyons, James F. Lodge No. 97 Chalfant, Carrol A.a Fine, Harrison H. Graves, Courtney E. Manion, Robert W. Smith, Floyd E. Stansbury, Olin M. Moore, Early W. Lodge No. 98 Minick, Carl H. Lodge No. 99 Avery, Walter H. Bertsche, Horace L. Devore, Chester C,

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Fifty-Year Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1978-1979 Hefke, Elmer C. Hoffman, Arthur A. Hurtt, Harold L. Pence, Harold H. Roby, James E. Stuart, Harold D.

Lodge No. 117 Cottey, Ralph A. Freshman, Myer S. Long, Charles W. Martin, Clarence A. Walker, John S. Morgan, Fred A.

Lodge No. 100 Benham, Donald W. Britton, Robert Chapman, Grover H.

Lodge No. 121 Doty, Fern E.

Lodge No. 101 Price, Clayton J.

Lodge No. 122 Coates, Harry B. Lutz, Dayton K.

Lodge No. 102 Carroll, Ralph L. Foster, Donald Hornbrook, Leo E. Mann, Clifford H. Strawn, Verdie H. Lodge No. 103 Jensen, Ove Mitchell, Dee D. Schickhardt, Carl J. Sturdevant, Harold L. Lodge No. 104 Darby, Herbert H. Jandera, John Lodge No. 106 Boyersmith, James F. Milliken, Herman E. Lodge No. 107 Clark, William J. Cox, Kenneth F. Horton, Leo E. Lolley, Theron E. Reider, William M. Robinson, Edwin T. Lodge No. 110 Banks, John E. Erskine, Vincil E. Sutton, Bert W. Swanson, Harry C. Lodge No. 111 Miller, Earl D. Lodge No. 113 Gelvin, E. Raymond Pearce, Chester J.

Lodge No. 123 Harvey, Victor H. Lodge No. 124 Fontron, John F. Jr. Lodge No. 125 Tichy, John G. Lodge No. 132 Moore, Lawrence E. Lodge No. 133 Rutledge, Preston O. White, Merle L. Lodge No. 134 Nelson, Floyd A. Smith, Lawrence O. Lodge No. 136 Bird, James R. MacFarlane, James W. Mason, Henry Lodge N o . 137 Coleman, Art Wharton, Charles W. Lodge No. 139 Schmidt, Walter H.

Lodge No. 142 Brown, Verne C. Gertsen, William M. Getz, Clifford O. Griswold, Oberly A. Martin, Harold M. Mueller, Herbert H. Randall, Andrew C. Stout, Roy L. Lodge No. 143 Heald, Harry H. Lodge No. 144 Baker, Glen Bideau, Roy E. Lodge No. 145 White, Harold J. Lodge No. 146 Bailey, Albert L. Walker, Henry R. Lodge No. 147 Hadsell, Louis L. Sandwell, Robert F. Scrivner, Harry T. Scrivner, William H. Simpson, Roy C. Lodge No. 148 Walker, Irving L. Lodge No. 149 Chansler, Lowell J. Lodge No. 150 Click, Orville L. Senter, Roy W. Lodge No. 151 Claxton, Elmer J. Dennett, Samuel L. DeWater, Charles W. Johnson, James A. Knoll, Virgil D. Thome, Benjamin E.

Lodge No. 140 Hendrickson, Burl U. Negy, Jack E. Stover, William J. Austin, Ervin F.

Lodge No. 152 Green, Harry W. Shockley, Erwin A.

Lodge No. 141 Freid, J. Virgil

Lodge No. 153 Brooks, Edwin W. Diehn, August F. Jr. Hankins, Earl Pilley. George A.

1978-79

GRAND LODCIEOF KANSAS

Fifty-Year Members—1978-1979 Lodge No. 155 Sharp, George H.

Lodge No. 178 Cox, Clyde Gillett, Elton 1.

Lodge No. 156 Meece, Harold K. Nash, Cecil H. Rosebush, Oliver A.

Lodge No. 181 Cutting, Leonard A.

Lodge No. 158 Scoggin, Ross D.

Lodge No. 183 Beck, Samuel H. McClain, Ernest A.

Lodge No. 159 Thuma, Harold L.

Lodge No. 184 Moore, Walker N.

Lodge No. 162 Summers, Gerald F.

Lodge No. 186 Wolfe, Wallace T. McCormick, Clifton R.

Lodge No. 163 Wilson, Charles W. Lodge No. 164 Fisher, Frank S. Lodge No. 165 Harrison, Samuel D. Lodge No. 167 Burgess, Solon E. Jr. Burnett, Donald E. Drake, Herbert A. Powell, Thomas B.

Lodge No. 187 Greenwood, Charles A. Lorenzen, LeRoy R. Mason, Byron E. Pingry, Carl O. Jr. Sedoris, Alonzo R. Seifert, Raymond Lodge No. 189 Roelfs, Paul M.

• Lodge No. 199 Bower, Raymond D. Newson, Paul T. Lodge No. 200 Butz, Walter J. Carrithers, Howard W. Halbower, Harry H. Jones, Ralph Maddux, Julius A. B. Miller, Gerald W. Lodge No. 202 Rollings. Caroll E. Lodge No. 206 Hurst, Paschal B. Shepherd, Milo V. Lodge No. 207 Bunnell, Edward M. Gibbs, Charles W. Lodge No. 207 Bunnell, Edward M. Gibbs, Charles W. Lodge No. 210 Brillhart, Jake Woods, Kenneth H.

Lodge No. 190 Banks, Walter F. Coffin, Charles C. Pomeroy, Lon L.

Lodge No. 212 Dickson, James D.

Lodge No. 191 Durfee, Charles H.

Lodge No. 215 Hallett, Ernest G.

Lodge No. 171 Hensleigh, Theodore L.

Lodge No. 192 Fankhauser, Arnold Jobe, Ahon P. Link, William H.

Lodge No. 216 Schilling, Virgil A.

Lodge No. 172 Wayland, Francis F. Brown, Lester A.

Lodge No. 193 Thompson, Robert L.

Lodge No. 173 Walton, Joseph E.

Lodge No. 195 Barr, George E.

Lodge No. 169 Davenport, James F. Klotz, Robert O. Tibbetts, Raymond W,

Lodge No. 174 Starbuck, Perry L. Lodge No. 177 Barnhill, William L. Miller, Henry M.

Lodge No. 197 Darling, Guy T. Doane, Joseph R. Lodge No. 198 Elder, LaVerne Smith, Charles W.

Lodge No. 221 Cooper, Raymond E. Moe, Ralph G. Lodge No. 222 Kirkpatrick, Fred Sorenson, Arthur V. Lodge No. 223 Hutton, James P. Lodge No. 224 Fogle, William C. Jr.

PROCEEDINCiS OF THE

Fifty-Year Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1978-1979 Lodge No. 225 Hazard, Stuart G. Nash, Edward C. Van Nice, Charles R. Lodge No. 230 Hoover, Ellis G. Snider, George W. Lodge No. 232 Rousek, Joseph F. Lodge No. 236 Gutsch, Albert W. Morrison, Carl P. Rhynas, William B. Lodge No. 238 Chase. Walter T. Larsen, Fritz G. Lodge No. 242 Kerr, John H. Lodge No. 246 Stephens, William M. Lodge No. 250 Harris, Garford R. Lodge No. 253 Harland, Earl E. Lodge No. 254 Gates, Lester C. Hahn, Fred V. Shuler, Thoinas D. Lodge No. 256 Cook, Warren W. Edmonds, Victor O. Lodge No. 259 Totlen. Owen Lodge No. 262 Payne, Philip H. Lodge No. 265 Bailey, Ralph C. Chinn, Beryl P. Frantz, Ira B. Neagle. Coakley T. Scrivens, John E.

Lodge No. 266 Maris, Laurence S. Stillings, Walter F. Lodge No. 268 Broughton, L. Lodge No. 269 Harte, Theodore W. Tull, Charles W. Lodge No. 270 Hillmon, Kreg Painter, Nelson R. Lodge No. 271 Folsom, William Mermigis, John S. Thomas, Carl E. Lodge No. 272 Cheney, Ralph C. Clyde, Joseph M. Freund, Georgia L. Wilson, John W. B. Woods, George E. Lodge No. 273 Hormel, Neal V. Johnston, Wilber Lamp, Ralph L. Leichhardt, Gustava A. Sr. McClintock, Leslie M. Parker, Ray C. Woods, William F. Young, Seymour L. Lodge No. 274 Choquet, Frank Scott, Everet Lodge No. 275 Counts, John T. Lodge No. 278 Henry, William E. Hosier, Delmer D. Lewis, Granville H. Raibourn, Robert R. Skaggs, Franklin H. Lodge No. 281 Baird, Chester L. Robinson, Herbert L. Wanker, Forrest D.

Lodge No. 284 Henderson, Eugene S. Lodge No. 287 Hendrickson, George C. Travelute, Ward O. Lodge No. 289 Smith, Frere M. Lodge No. 290 Hampton, Herbert T. Hrabe, William Lodge No. 293 Paxton, Ben H. Lodge No. 295 Klepinger, Ralph R. White, Urven V. Lodge No. 297 Disney, William C. Lodge No. 298 Fisher, Henry E. Lodge No. 299 Holmes, Kelmet G. Kimes, Fay Lodge No. 301 Short, Valentime E. Thompson, Harry C. Lodge No. 302 Small, Orville W. Lodge No. 303 Archer, George A. Arnett, Raymond L. Arnold, Nicholas H. Bailey, Robert J. Banks. Glenn C. Bartlett, Dwight L. Bleckley, Clarence E. Campbell, Horace G. Colaw, James S. Dreyer, Russell M. Everson, Barley O. Foster, Paul E. Fullington, Howard N. Gill, Harold F. Graefe, Vernon O. HeHey, David A. Hinshaw, Joel L.

1978-79

GRAND LODCE OF KANSAS

Fifty-Year Members—1978-1979 Hughes, James T. Johnston, Henry F. Ketzler, Kenneth N. Mallery, Ralph E. Marvin, Earl E. Masterson, Harold O. Nelson, Joseph G. Pearcy, Arlington C. Potlorff, Harry F. Reigler, Hartman Schott, Leonard H. Schweiter, Otis Shreck, Roscoe L. Wright, Charles T. Duke, Earl K. Shamel, Jennings B. Lodge No. 306 Grady, Denzil J. Pratt, Othel H. Schiefen, Charles A. Lodge No. 307 • Crouch, Ralph H. Gibson, Dean O. Meyers, Herman H. Meyers, Thomas D. Wilson, Eugene V. Lodge No. 309 Daugherty, William S. Grissom, Clyde Owings, Clarence G. Lodge No. 310 Gierhart, Frank E. Hall, Wendell G. Rhoades, Earl Lodge No. 311 Ewing, Thomas G. Glass, Joseph Grape, Walter F. Lodge No. 314 Cox, Emory L. Miller, William B. Lodge No. 315 Myers, Roy Lodge No. 322 Danks, James H. Payne. Foster S. Crawford, William E.

Lodge No. 324 Brown, Chester A. Pocock, John V. Lodge No. 326 Dicks, William H. Hinchman, Ayres H. McClellan, Paul D. Norton, Carl D. Parsons, William J. Ross, Andrew Willis, Homer J. Lodge No. 329 Stapp, Ralph Lodge No. 330 Erni, Fred D. Krug, Leo Lodge No. 331 Goodwin, John E. Magill, Byron L. Lodge No. 333 Lord, Howard G. Williams, Don C. Jr. Lodge No. 334 Brown, Harold E. Crane, George E. Lodge No. 335 Bechtel, John M. Christensen, Carl W, Wilson, Jacob Lodge No. 338 Varnau, Victor E. Lodge No. 341 Crosswhite, Albert E. Lodge No. 343 Besthorn, Alex W. Boye. Orian Schroeder, Ernest J. Schroeder, Lawrence Lodge No. 344 Morris, Merle D. Woodbury, Harrison B. Byarlay, Alfred V. Lodge No. 349 Mach, Bohman H.

Lodge No. 355 • Latta, Howard A. Lodge No. 356 Gault, Ross W. Lodge No. 358 Gray, James C. Holmes, Ferrell U. Lodge No. 359 Dresselhaus, Lloyd G. Troup, Harold S. Urban, Walter W. Lodge No. 362 Doupnik, Charles E. Lodge No. 366 Gragg, George R. Lodge No. 367 Demmitt, Quimby G. Holmes, Haskell A. Sheldon, Dewey D. Lodge No. 368 Delaney, John V. Jelinek, Harry L. Lodge No. 369 Boeck, John G. Gribbin, Christopher S. Lodge No. 371 Keller, William J. Lodge No. 374 Nordeen. Dorman A. Lodge No. 376 Bell, Charley E. Lamb, Collis P. Teer, William F, Lodge No. 379 Preston, William A. Lodge No. 380 Parker. Harry L. Lodge No. 382 Brown. Charles H.

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PRCXEEDINCS O H HE

MARCH

Fifty-Year Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1978-1979 Lodge No. 384 Thornhill, Melvin Walker. Roy J.

Lodge No. 406 Hutton, M. Earl Peachy, Albert

Lodge No. 385 Roth. Jonathan W.

Lodge No. 408 Fox, Robert McDonald, Charles T. Odonin. John

Lodge No. 433 Dodd, Harry H. Hartig, Charles W. Kelley, Thomas W, Lynskey, Harold P. Wendt, Erich A.

Lodge No. 411 Burke. James Burke. John Russell. John W. Wedelin, Elmer C.

Lodge No. 436 Ebberts, Robert E. Kraft, Hilbert E.

Lodge No. 388 Knox. Bennie W. Leidigh. Harry B. Stewart, Theodore V. Lodge No. 390 Greene, Ogden W. Munsell, Charles C. Williams, Arthur P. Lodge No. 391 Morris, Kenneth W. Lodge No. 394 Sh river. Jack K. Lodge No. 396 Butcher, Archie W. Lodge No. 397 Johnson, Martin E. Lodge No. 402 Burbank, Vernon O.

Lodge No. 413 Fry, Ralph A. Montgomery, Joe E. Ullom, Wilbur L. Lodge No. 417 Bowen, Iris A. Kottal, Frank H. Lodge No. 421 Fields, Henry R. Garinger, Philip L. Lodge No. 422 Adams, Harry W. Fowler, Glenn W. Swartz, Joseph B.

Lodge No. 430 Wesley, Laurence E.

Lodge No. 438 Hunter, Oliver M. Lodge No. 440 Myers, Francis W. Lodge No. 444 Westhoff, Clyde Lodge No. 445 Rishel, R. Keith Lodge No. 446 Piner, Pressley M. Sr.

1978-79

G R A N D LoixiR OK K A N S A S

MILAGE AND PER-DIEM CHECKS ISSUED 10 MARCH 1979 123RD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. TOPEKA Check No. Payee. 1661 I.enora 181 1665 Pitt.sburg 1X7 1667 Ncwahcuba 1X9 1668 Henri 190 1669 Walnut Valley 191 1672 Galena 194 1673 Hays 195 1676 Blue H i i r i 9 8 1677 Norton 199 1678 Anthony 200 1679 M u l v a n e 2 0 l 1681 Sumner 203 1686 Fulton 210 1691 Walnut Citv 215 1692 Hiattvillc 216 1693 EllinwootI 217 1694 Cornerstone 219.' 1695 lewis 220 1696 Lebanon 221 1697 St. Bernard 222 1701 Dirigo 226 1704 Ninncscah 230 1709 Temple 217 1710 Mt. Hope 238 1714 Waverly 244 1716 Tvrian 246 1717 Chase 247 1719 Scottsville 249 1721 Galva.251 1722 Stafford 252 1726 Westmoreland 257 1727 Morton 258 1731 R.D. Ely 262 1733 Kilwinning 265 1735 Moline 267 1737 Mistletoe 269 1739 Armourdale 271 1740 Kaw 272 1741 Unity 273 1742 Black Diamond 274 1743 Webb 275 1745 Ashland 277 1747 Barney 279 1748 Antiquity 280 1749 Millbrook 281 1750 Alpha 282 1751 Preston 283 1752 Anthem 284 1755 Oak 287 1757 Emerald 289 1763 Comanche 295 1767 Fargo 300 1768 Hamilton .101 .1770 Albert Pike .103 1771 .St. Thomas .106

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Milage.Per-Diem. $7.1.75 $30.00 $40.25 $30.00 $54.00 $30.00 $10.50 $30.00 $62.75 $30.00 $46.75 $30.00 $52.75 $30.00 $40.00 $30.00 $65.00 $30.00 $57.00 $30.00 $46.25 $.10.00 $56.50 $30.00 $31.50 $.10.00 $54.50 $30.00 $33.25 $30.00 $48.75 $.10.00 $41.50 $30.00 $61.00 $30.00 $39.75 $.10.00 $70.00 $30.00 $33.75 $.10.00 $53.00 $30.00 $40.00 $30.00 $49.75 $.10.00 $12.75 $30.00 $79.75 $.10.00 $45..50 $.10.00 $40.75 $30.00 $35.50 $30.00 $54.75 $30.00 $13.25 $30.00 $49.50 $30.00 $57.75 $30.00 $57.50 $30.00 $.16.25 $.10.00 $49.50 $30.00 $16.50 $.10.00 $16.50 $30.00 $46.50 $.10.00 $41.50 $30.00 $80.75 $.10.00 $79.00 $.10.00 $70.50 $30.00 $19.00 $.10.00 $60.25 $30.00 $65.75 $.10.00 $74.50 $.10.00 $76..50 $.10.00 $48.50 $30.00 $85.75 $.10.00 $71.25 $.10.00 $90.50 $.10.00 $25.50 $.10.00 $33.75 $.10.(M) $76.75 $30.00

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PROCFEDINtiS O U H E

MARCH

Check

No. 1937

Payee. Donald I.. Call

1939 1940 1943 1944 1945 1946 1948 1949 1950 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 I95S 1960 1961 1962 1964 1966 1967 1969 1970 1972 1973 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

CIcnn D. Zicbcr Calvin E. Bruns Oorman l . Mcvcr.s l.clanci .1. Base .Mm E. Ross Orvillc Wcssclcr .lohn H. Wright .1. Clvdc Bradbury Virgil I ) . Burns Allen R. Rcvnokis Richard 1 . ihomp.son CIco R. Rathbun Donald A . .lordan A r t h u r W . Mvcrs C l i l t o n V. Newbcrrv R Dale Mark W. M a x Mathis Richard C. Barslow Cdcn E. Becker Peter N. Klein Marvin L. Wendcl Vernon D. Akers .lames A . Barnhart Wayne F. Ailshie Arland n . Cauthon Kenneth I.. White l.ouis E. Kresin Donald W. Botkin Wavne H. Rolir Orvillc E. Morriss

1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1991 1992 1993 1995 1996 1997 1998 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2012 2014 2015

Mileage. Per-Diem. $45.25 $.30.00 :

Total. $75.25

$23.00 $18.00 $16.50 $39.25 $35.25 $47.25 $49.50 $33.75 $36.75 $35.25 $43.75 $36.75 $41.50 $43.75 $57.75 $71.25 $57.50 $54.50 $46.25 $56.75 $63.25 $87.25 $90.75 $70.00 $93.00 $41.25 $16.50 $22.00 $14.75 $17.75

$.30.00 $.'t0.00 $30.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $30.00 $30.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $30.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $30.00 $30.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00

$53.00 $48.00 $46.50 $69.25 $65.25 $77.25 $79.50 $63.75 $66.75 $65.25 $73.75 $66.75 $71.50 $73.75 $87.75 $101.25 $87.50 $84.50 $76.25 $86.75 $93.25 $117.25 $120.75 $100.00 $123.00 $71.25 $46.50 $52.00 $44.75 $47.75

Olice B. Williams .lames O. Foster Don I . Dicks William D. Ringquist

$38.50 $33.75 $21.00 $29.50

$.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00 $.10.00

$68.50 $63.75 $51.00 $59.50

Dwight A . Burton I loyd 1). Crall David E. Ca.sey I.loyd 1). Williams Hurlbut K. Craves Bcnnv 1 . Holloway Andrew E. Olson Ciene 1 . Hager Clarence E. Kerns I'aul E. Ferrell .lohn .1. Rvan Smilhton I l.ea\envvorlh 2 W\andolte 3 Washington 5 I awrcncc 6 I'nion 7 Rising Sun 8 Acacia 9 King Solomon 10 Emporia 12 Circat Bend 15 lopcka 17 Ottawa 18

$43.75 $70.00 $69.25 $33.75 $90.75 $38.00 $16.50 $33.75 $6.75 None $4.25 $21.00 $15.25 $16.50 $14.50 $6.75 $16.00 $32.75 $6.75 $15.25 $17.25 $48.75 None $12.50

$30.00 $30.00 $.10.00 $80.00 $30.00 $.10.00 $80.00 $.10.00 $80.00 $80.00 $.10.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 S.10.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $.10.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00

$73.75 $100.00 $99.25 $113.75 $120.75 $68.00 $96.50 $63.75 $86.75 $80.00 $.14.25 $51.00 $45.25 $46.50 $44.50 $36.75 $46.00 $62.75 $36.75 $45.25 $47.75 $78.75 $.10.00 $42.50

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Check No. 2016 2017 201X 2019 2020 2021 2024 2025 2026 2027 2029 2031 2032 2033 2034 2036 2038 2041 2044 2045 2046 2048 2050 2052 2053 2055 2057 2058 2059 2060 2062 2066 2070 2071 2072 2073 2075 2076 2078 2080 2081 2082 2083 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2096 2099 2101 2106 2107 2111 2112

Payee. Olathe 19 Circlcville 20 Valley Falls 21 Melvern 22 Palmvra 23 Osage Valley 24 Neosho 27 Eldora 28 Pacific 29 Towanda 30 Auburn 32 Ancient Form 34 Hiawatha 35 Council Grove .% Paola 37 Seneca 39 McKinlcy4l Delphian 44 Xenia 47 Mackey 48 Nine Mile 49 Orient 51 Shawnee 54. . . , Spring Hill 56 York 57 Salina 60 Ridgeway 62 Adams 63 Wathena 64 Gardner 65 Frankfort 67 Ba.xtcr71 Wamego 75 Ere 76 Delta 77 White Cloud 78 Zercdatha 80 Tuscan 82 Jefferson 84 Sunflower 86 Mankato 87 Eureka 88 Home 89 Devon 92 Girard 93 Harmony 94 Constellation 95 Delaware 96 Patmos 97 Benevolent 98 Wichita 99 Prudence 100 Keystone 102 Solomon City 105 Fortitude 107 Haysville 112 St. John 113 Parsons 117 Altoona 118

GRAND LoixiF OK KANSAS

•.

Mileage. 1 $15.25 $10.25 $7.25 $9.50 $10.75 $20.75 $18.75 $29.00 $26.75 $37.00 $4.75 $16.25 $17.50 $17.75 $18.75 $18.50 $11.75 $18.75 $27.25 $13.25 $15.25 None $ 16.75 $17.50 $33.75 $28.25 $6.50 $41.25 $21.50 $14.75 $21.25 $47.00 $9.75 $32.25 $63.25 $23.75 $23.00 $19.50 $10.25 $33.75 $43.75 $29.00 $17.50 $31.75 $37.00 $30.00 $28.50 $16.50 $35.25 $22.00 $33.75 $43.00 $38.50 $24.25 $33.50 $47.25 $34.00 $28.75 $27.50

•-Diem. $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $.30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00

Total. $45.25 $40.25 $37.25 $.39.50 $40.75 $50.75 $48.75 $59.00 $56.75 $67.00 $34.75 $46.25 $47.50 $47.75 $48.75 $48.50 $41.75 $48.75 $57.25 $43.25 $45.25 $30.00 $46.75 $47.50 $63.75 $58.25 $36.50 $71.25 $51.50 $44.75 $51.25 $77.00 $.39.75 $62.25 $93.25 $53.75 $53.00 $49.50 $40.25 $63.75 $73.75 $59.00 $47.50 $61.75 $67.00 $60.00 $58.50 $46.50 $65.25 $52.00 $63.75 $73.00 $68.50 $54.25 $63.50 $77.25 $64.00 $58.75 $57.50

Check No. Payee. 2113 Cherokee 119 2114 Woodson 121 2116 Republic 123 2117 Bassett 124 2118 Cawker City 125 2122 Belleville 129 2124 Equity 131 2125 Carson 132 2126 Crescent 133 2128 Lenexa 135 2129 Vesper-Olive 136 2130 Cherryvale 137 2133 Reno 140 2135 Newton 142 2136 Minneapolis 143 2137 Gilead 144 2139 Ellsworth 146 2143 Wellington 150 2145 Lebo 152 2146 Old Mission 153 2149 Dexter 156 2151 Active No. 158 2155 Sabeiha 162 2158 Oxford 165 2161 North Star 168 2164 McPherson 172 2165 Belle Plaine 173 2167 Prarie Queen 176 2168 Russell 177 2171 Maurice Hearn 2172 O.D. Mack 2173 Melvin Heideman 2174 C M . Geis 2175 Gerald L. Anderson 2176 Chester T. Kelsey 2177 Charles H. Hoffmeister 2178 Robert N. Crow 2179 David L. Smith.. 2180 Harry M. Fretz 2181 Oscar D. Smith 2182 James W. Robbins 2184 Glenn E. Blackburn 2187 John A. Schowalter 2190 Roland B. Richmond 2191 C. Travis Spencer 2192 John Heckert 2195 Richard W. Carlson 2197 Horace Kreeger. 2198 John Stover 2200 James E. Hanson 2201 Damon M. Grimes 2202 Arris M. Johnson 2203 John W. Willey 111 2204 John E. Cunningham 2205 Merle D. Bradley 2206 Glenn L. Knapp 2207 William J. Colnar 2208 Carroll C. Arnett 2209 Robert H. Arnold

PROCEEDINGS OF 1 HE

MARCH

Mileage. Per-Diem. $40.25 $30.00 $24.50 $30.00 $42.50 $30.00 $43.75 $30.00 $41.75 $30.00 $37.50 $30.00 $22.25 $30.00 $33.50 $30.00 $51.00 $30.00 $16.25 $30.00 $41.25 $30.00 $33.75 $30.00 $43.75 $30.00 $35.75 $30.00 $28.75 $30.00 $20.75 $30.00 $36.75 $30.00 $50.00 $30.00 $13.75 $30.00 $17.25 $30.00 $46.25 $30.00 $14.50 $30.00 $16.00 $30.00 $50.00 $30.00 $33.75 $30.00 $ 3 6 . 7 5 . $30.00 $48.25 $30.00 $30.50 $30.00 $46.25 $30.00 $15.25 $30.00 $27.25 $30.00 $38.50 $30.00 $10.25 $30.00 $46.75 $30.00 None. $30.00 None. $30.00 None. $30.00 $34.50 $30.00 None $30.00 $15.25 $30.00 $16.75 $30.00 $16.25 $30.00 $38.75 $80.00 $16.00 $30.00 $43.75 $30.00 $12.50 $80.00 $24.25 $30.00 $16.50 $30.00 $39.75 $30.00 $16.50 $30.00 $18.75 $30.00 $52.75 $80.00 $24.25 $30.00 $16.25 $30.00 None $30.00 $15.25 $80.00 $16.50 $30.00 $35.25 None $9.50 None

Total. $70.25 $54.50 $72.50 $73.75 $71.75 $67.50 $52.25 $63.50 $81.00 $46.25 $71.25 $63.75 $73.75 $65.75 $58.75 $50.75 $66.75 $80.00 $43.75 $47.25 $76.25 $44.50 $46.00 $80.00 $63.75 $66.75 $78.25 $60.50 $76.25 $45.25 $57.25 $68.50 $40.25 $76.75 $30.00 .$30.00 $30.00 $64.50 $30.00 $45.25 $46.75 $46.25 $118.75 $46.00 $73.75 $92.50 $54.25 $46.50 $69.75 $46.50 $48.75 $132.75 $54.25 $46.25 $30.00 $95.25 $46.50 $35.25 $9.50

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PROCEEDINGS o n

MARCH

Check No. 2274 2275 2276 2277 2279 2280 2281 2282 2283 2285 2286 2287 2288

Payee. Franklin P. Reed Harold E. Hoss W . G . Updegrove. J r Ronald Pfenninger Irwin L. Gedney Charles A . Karr Jack H. Newbold M.C. Hensley Aubrey B. Park Clarence Sawyer A. Vernon Hanna Calvin H. Reed Nathan W. Bressler

2291

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$93.00

None

$93.00

2292 2293 2294 2442

Harvey Henderson Floyd S. Ecord Richard L. Becker Cecil E. Bailey

$84.50 $14.75 $38.50 $13.50

$.30.00 None None $.30.00

$114.50 $14.75 $38.50 $43.50

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Mileage. Per-Diem. ' $79.00 $30.00 $61.00 $30.00 $61.00 $30.00 $54.50 $30.00 .-. . $48.75 $30.00 $54.00 $30.00 $65.00 $30.00 $60.25 $30.00 $74.25 $30.00 $88.00 $30.00 $74.50 $.30.00 $96.00 $30.00 $100.25 $.30.00

Total. $109.00 $91.00 $91.00 $84.50 $78.75 $84.00 $95.00 $90.25 $104.25 $118.00 $104.50 $126.00 $1.30.25

$ 15.376.25 $ 12.760.00 $28.1.36.25

1978-79

GRAND LOIXIE OK KANSAS

LODGES WITHOUT REPRESENTATION AT GRAND LODGE Lodge No. Name 11 Jewell 25 Oketo 26

Longton

33 43 58 61 69 73 83 85 103 104 108 109 114 115 116

Mound City Nickerson McCracken LyCygne Altamont Chetopa Doric Sutton Cedar Frontier; Memphis; Americus Advance Excelsior Muscotah

126

Meridian

127 Palestine 128 Munden 145 Mt. Vernon 148 Wakeeney 149 Thayer 155 Hope 157 Haven 159 Robinson 160 Saqui 163 Greenwood 166 Farmers 174 Western Star 178 Burr Oak 186 Mountain Slope 196 Madison 197 Canton 202 Delphos 204

Downs

205 206 208

Eminence Harper Friendship

Lodge No. Name. 211 Courtland 214 Sincerity 229 Vulcan 234 Axtell 241

Lin wood

242 Miltonvale 243 Peace 250 Whiting 253 Oakley 259 Beattie 260 Medicine Valley 264 Logan 266 Mt. Zion 270 Quenemo 276 Windom 285 Argonia 291 Beulah 292 Glasco 298 Samaria 299 Cable 312 Santa Fe 315 Virginia 321 Goodland 326 Horton 329 Arcadia 330 LaCrosse 334 Oak Hill 338 Kincaid 339 Lane 345 Edna 354 Summerfield 378 Stan Smart 383 McDonald 384 Protection 388 Spearville 395 Saffordville 398 Hepler 401 Latham 424 Clanin 444 Stanley

PROCEFDINCiS Oh T H E

MARCH

GRAND LODGE COMMITTEE REPORTS REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION R:.W:. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., secretary to the council presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To: The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M. of Kansas: The Council of Administration as defined in our laws includes the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden and Grand Junior Warden. The Grand Senior Deacon and Grand Secretary attend by invitation. At the first of five meetings held during the year, the Grand Master was elected President. The Deputy Grand Master was elected Vice-President. The Grand Master as President then appointed the Grand Secretary as secretary to the Council. A total of 89 items were brought before the Council for deliberation, action or information. Many of these items will appear as a part of the various reports to be presented at this Annual Communication. Notice from the Grand Masters Conference in North America advised that the meeting place in 1979 would be in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Because of this location, information was distributed to the Past Grand Masters and all Grand Lodge Officers. Many attended at their own expense. One life-membership other than a fifty-year recipient was approved. (4-402). A daylite robbery at Hoyt Lodge No. 327 was reported. Salina Lodge No. 60 also asked for guidance in establishing building security during meetings. Lodges in violation of By-Law 3-621 were contacted by the Grand Master for explanation and review. The Grand Secretary asked for a determination regarding certain items of correspondence housed in the vault in the Grand Lodge Building. These items were removed from the vault and stored elsewhere in the building. The Council voted to raise the York Rite Maintenance allowance $100.00 per month. The yearly total is now $6,534.00. A very favorable report was received from an insurance inspection of the Grand Lodge building, with reference to our cleaning procedures. This inspection was requested due to an increase of our rates. Replacement cost of the Grand Lodge building was established at 2.7 million dollars. De Soto Lodge No. 40 and Perry Lodge No. 415 reported being inspected by the state Fire Marshal Office. Building corrections were noted with particular attention concerning fire escapes. The Masonic Service Association was given permission to use the survey conducted by the Grand Lodge of Kansas. (See Proceedings 1977-78). This with the understanding it would be made available to other recognized jurisdictions and lodges. Distribution of the "History of Kansas Masonry", to be continued as outlined in the previous Annual Communication. District Deputies and Lodge representatives to transport copies to avoid high mailing costs. Several over-draws were noted and approved. Special note was made of an over credit to the Charity Fund (2-302). As the sum involved was drawing interest, the decision was to allow this to remain on deposit rather than make a transfer to the General Account. Adjustment to be made after receipt of the per capita tax for the year 1978. The Grand Secretary was instructed to purchase a six month certificate of deposit in the amount of $100,000.00. This to be drawn on the General Account to take advantage of interest rates. Several Charity cases were presented and approved during the year. All matters brought before the Council received careful attention and in most cases resulted in a unanimous opinion.

Fraternally Submitted, Albert O. Arnold Jr. Secretary lo the Council

1978-79

GRAND LoiXiE Oh KANSAS

PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL PLAQUE M:.W:. Forrest D. Haggard, P.G.M., being recognized by the Grand East, requested W:. Brother Merrill Nielsen, Master of Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, to join him at the speakers platform. M:.W:. Brother Haggard addressed the Master and Grand Lodge as follows: "M:.W:. Grand Master and members of Grand Lodge. It is my pleasure on behalf of Edgar E. Scheirer of Cyrus Lodge No. 148, of New Jersey, to present to Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359 this plaque, designed for Cyrus Lodge on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary. This Plaque was created by the world renowned sculptor. Brother Laslo Ispanky and donated by him and the Goebel Company of West Germany. It is signed. It is one of a very limited edition. Funds from the original sale were utilized in the construction of the infirmary of the Masonic Homeof New Jersey. Brother Ispanky designs the famous "Hummel figurines" for the Goebel Company. He fled Hungary to escape oppression. He made his way to America. He had two goals: to become an American citizen and to be made a Mason. Hehasrealixed both of those goals. This plaque should ever be a reminder of the price and value of true freedom and of the importance of Freemasonry within our world". W:. Brother Nielsen accepted the award on behalf of Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, and gave M:. W:. Brother Haggard his sincere appreciation for bringing the plaque to Kansas for them. AREA COORDINATORS AND DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Master, requested the Grand Secretary to call the roll of the Area Coordinators and District Deputy Grand Mastersfor I978-I979,askingthem to stand as their names were called. He thanked them for having accepted the appointment and the manner in which his every request had been complied with. M:.W:. Gilbert then asked the Brethren to join him in a round of applause to show appreciation for their work during the past year.

PROCEEDINCS OKiHE

MARCH

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROl.OCY "For we know that if/our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God. a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." (2 Cor. 5:1) M:.\y:. Richard D. Kelsy, P.G.M.. Chairman presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted; To ihc M:.W:. Grant/ l.oilfft' of A./'. & A.M. af Kcmsa.s: Most Worshipful Grand Master and brethren, it is with mi.xed emotions that we bring vou this report on our brothers who have finished their earthly probation since our last Annual Communication. With joy and prai.se we acknowledge that the Grand Master of the universe did not take from among us any of the Grand Lodge family this past year. Yet our hearts arc burdened by the loss of 1974 brethren who have been called to be guests of their Creator. So many years of service to their lodge and to this Grand Lodge have been rendered by these brothers that their presence will be sorely missed. So typical of this dedication was the life of W:. Carl A. Carlson who was so completely devoted to Freemasonry. He so generously lent of his talent to enrich the many certificates and awards of this Grand Lodge through his beautiful penmanship that his presence will long be remembered. There are many empty chairs among us that were once occupied by these faithful brothers; and voices that we loved to hear are silent. Though their bodies may be laid to rest, we can rejoice in the knowledge that their spirits have returned to God who gave it. We shall always have that wondrous gift of memory whereby we may see their every feature, hear the wisdom of their words and possess thegemsof their thoughts. Maythe.se memories sustain us and guide us until such time as we join that great reunion with God. when we shall meet again these brethren, in the morning. GUESTS OF GOD "From the dust of the weary highway. From the smart of sorrow's rod. Into the royal presence. They are hidden guests of God. The veil from their eyes is taken. .Sweet mysteries they are shown. Their doubts and fears are over. For they know as they are known." "For them there should be rejoicing For them the festal array. As for the bride in her beauty Whom love hath taken away; Sweet hours of peaceful waiting. Till the path that we have trod Shall end at the Father's gateway. And we are the guests of God." Most Worshipful Grand Master, would you call up this Grand Lodge? 1 will now ask M;,W;. Carroll Arnett to close this report with prayer. Fraternally submitted. Carroll C. Arnett. PGM Richard D. Kelsey. PGM Chairman

1978-79

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS

REPORT OF THE KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION, INC. W:. William E. Bogue, Executive Director, submitted the following report which, on his recommendation, was adopted: TV'.' The M:. W:. Grand I.<)ilf;e o/A.F. & A.M. oj Kan.'ia.s: It is a privilege to again update this Grand Lodge with the progress of your Masonic Foundation. As the figures which will be presented at our Annual Meeting in April will show the Foundation has enjoyed another year of success and progress in several areas. Further information and figures from our fiscal year end of, March 31st, will be added to this report and be published in the final Proceedings of this Grand Lodge. We are now in our fifth year of support of the Masonic Oncology Clinic at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Your support of this program has made possible grants totaling $ 145.935.20. The Clinic you made possible has not only meant better care and treatment of the Cancer outpatient but also served as a model and a new concept for other disciplines of the Medical Center to follow. The Masonic Oncology Center has been a valued asset to the Mid-America Cancer Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so much that now it is being expanded to a suite of twelve examining rooms with supporting pharmacy and nurses station and being moved into the new $54 million hospital facility recently added on to the University of Kansas Medical Center. The Masonic Oncology Center will continue to be a treatment center where Cancer patients can receive special care of all aspects of their disease. We are deeply grateful to Emporia Lodge No. 12 for their special support of the Clinic, both this year and last, and to Topeka Lodge No. 17 under the leadership of W.-. Brother Martin Donaldson who recently presented the Center with a, check for $2,850.00. This money was used to purchase new examining tables at our new location. If you have not done so, we urge you to visit the Masonic Oncology Center and see Kansas Masonry in action. At the time of this report we have made Student Loans amounting to $39,389.00 to 26 deserving students. Nine of these students have now paid their loans off in full leaving 17 still active and loans outstanding in the amount of $27,495.99. Even though funds available for further loans are somewhat limited, we are still processing new loans. We reported the formation of the Rowe Memorial Scholarship Fund last year. The earnings from this Trust are made available to high school seniors of Hoisington High School thru Hoisington Lodge No. 331. The first recipient of this fund was Craig Little and a grant of $150.00 was recently presented by W.'. Brother Wayne E. Banks, Master of Hoisington Lodge No. 331. The administration of this Trust by the Foundation is but one example of how the Foundation can be of assistance to the individual Masonic Lodge. The Foundation Board of Trustees agreed that our fund raising this year would again be a joint program to benefit both the Foundation and the Home. Although monies come in well past Grand Lodge time we will give a report as of the time of this report and a final report later. At this time contributions are down slightly. Contributions received last year to date were $71.997.16 compared to $71,431.70 this year for a decrease of $565.46. Contributions received for the Home this year have been $25,730.90 compared to $32,145.40 for a decrease of $6,414.50. Contributions received for the Foundation this year have been $45,700.80 compared to $39,851.76 last year for an increase of $5,849.04. Further breakdown and comparison of Foundation contributions will be included in our final report. We are pleased to report that the duties of administration of Trusts and Estates have increased this year as more Masons and Lodges are taking advantage of the services the Foundation offers in this area. We sincerely appreciate the support you as Masons have given to the Foundation. As you know, your voluntary support is needed for continued growth and service to Mankind through your Foundation. In closing this preliminary report 1 wish to thank the members of our Board of Trustees and Directors for their support, as well as our Grand Master M . . W.-. Chester L. Gilbert. It is a privilege to serve Masonry as Executive Director of the Foundation. Fraternally submitted. William E. Bogue. h'.wciiiivc l^irccior

PR<KKFI)IN(;.S oh

iHE

MARCH

At the conclusion of his report. W:. Bogue requested Brother Jerry B.Lindenbaum, Administrator of the Kansas Masonic Home, to come to the podium and presented him with a check for $26,198.40 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the funds that had been submitted by the members from over the State during the last fund raising campaign.

THE KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE TREASURER BALANCE SHEET As of March 31, 1979 ASSETS Cash in Bank

Capitol Federal Savings and Loan Non Segregated Assets-Passbook #315-791 Passcard #94942-8 CD 698176 (Interest Only) Merchants National Bank a/c #25253-64 Investments U.S. Government obligations - at cost Corporate Stocks - at cost Corporate Bonds - at cost Capitol Federal Savings & Loan-CD.'s Capitol Federal Savings & Loan, Rowe Scholarship Student Loans Furniture and Equipment less accumulated depreciation

788.81 53,085.40

5,207.10 4,813.28 1.339.04

11,359.42

750.00 35,182.82 88,242.84 133,306.75

4,868.90 10,189.76 (9,689.76)

LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH Payroll Taxes withheld Segregated Accounts Net contributions to Capital and Net Accumulated Earnings Total Liabilities and Net Worth

262,351.31

500.00 $355,343.91 169.00 580.20 354,594.71 $355,343.91

1978 - 1979 INCOME AND EXPENSES Income Operating Funds: Annual Fund Raising contributions Other than Annual Fund Raising Program Cancer Program (Interest income $431.12) Interest from Bonds, etc. Dividends (ordinary)

Gain - Sale of Assets Expense Reimbursements - Cancer Program Rowe Memorial Scholarship Topeka Lodge #17 Cancer Program Permanent Funds: Annual Fund Raising contributions Other than Annual Fund Raising Program Total Monies Received

38,545.85 3,800.00 7,853.67 16.051.79 3,215.15 3,500.00 2,761.85 150.00 2,931.00 26,333.55 67,191.87 $172,334.73

1978-79

G R A N D LoiKiEOF KANSAS

Expenses: Salaries and allowances Payroll taxes Group Insurance Stationery and Printing Supplies and Services Postage Travel Expense Miscellaneous Expense Professional Services Depreciation

$ 29.855.16 1.814.62 520.56 3,456.27 1.716.86 3.347.73 199.64 241.52 260.00 622.72 $ 42.035.08

Total Expense Grants: Scholarship Grant - Rowe Memorial Cancer Program (K.U. Medical Center) Kansas Masonic Home

150.00 31.855.00 26.957.34

Total Expenses and Grants Net Gain - Less Grants Paid in Capital as of March 31, 1978 Total Paid in Capital as of March 31. 1979

$ 58,992.34 $101,027.42 $ 71,307.31 $283,287.40 $354,594.71

Investments:

Cost

30,00.00 10,000.00 15.000.00 4.000.00

23,736.91 10,166.73 11,005.00 4.020.00

23,925.00 7.650.00 9.712.50 3.795.00

5.000.00

4.293.75

5,000.00

, 4,962.50

4,318.75

5,000.00

4.365.50

3.525.00

5.000.00

4.984.40

3.968.75

20,000.00 $104,000.00

20,001.80 $88,242.84

19,215.85 $80,404.60

1,000.00

750.00

1,552.80

1,000.00

750.00

Corporate Bonds AT. & T, 4 3/8% Debentures '85 West Penn. Power 1st Mort. 7%'97 U.S. Steel 4 5/8% Sub. Deb.'96 Tenneco 1st Mort. Pipe Line 9%r'89 Consolidated Natural Gas 7 3/4% '96 Transamerican Financial Corp. 7 7/8%'91 Packaging Corp. Sink Fund 6.85% New England Tel. & Teleg, 7.375%'07 Baltimore and Ohio R.R. 8% 5M ea 7-l-80-'8l-'82-'83 Total Corporate Bonds Savings Bond Series E: M40009I0779E - Matured Dec.'71 (Drawing 6%, as of 12-1-73)

Market Value March 30, 1979

Value at Maturity

$ Corporate Stocks: 22 Shares Skaggs Co's Inc. common 400 Shares Otter Tail Power Co. common 156 Shares Ford Motor Co. common 50 Shares General Motors Corp. common 50 Shares New England Power 6% Pr. 100 Shares Southern Company common

500.50 7,150.00 8,046.88 3.743.75 3,850.00 1,487.50

1,552.80

561.00 8,350.00 6.844.50 2.843.75 2.800.00 1,375.00

100

400 Shares Wisconsin Public Service - comr 106 Shares A T . & T. Common Total Corporate Stocks Toptal Stocks and Bonds Certilicales of Deposit Capitol FederalS.&L.; CD #697706-Bu7ick Memorial CD #697705-Buzick Memorial CD ff698l76-Wilkinson Memorial CD #698l77-Wilkinson Memorial CD #817036 (Proceeds-lst Nat'l Bank of Howard stock sale) CD #847764 (McCee Estate) CD #747403 ($9,000.00 Larrick $1,000.00 KMFI Merchants National Bank: CD #18888 (McGee Estate) Total Certificate of Deposit

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PROCIFDINCiS OK THE

4.950.00 5.454.19

7.200.00 6.466.00

$35,182.82 $124,175.66 Cost

$.36,440.25 $118..397.65 Actual Value

$ 12.081.94 5.000.00 25.000.00 25.000.00

5,825.81 25.398.00

10.000.00

10,000.00

25.000.00

$133,306.75

THE KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION, INC. ANNUAL FUND RAISING PROGRAM - CONTRIBUTIONS 10 year average 1968-1978 1978 .OPERATING FUNDS $15,228 $.38,321.85 6,344.05 CANCER PROGRAM 6.222 KANSAS MASON 257 834.00 SCHOLARSHIP FUND 1.547 YOUIH PROCiRAM 765 LECTURESHIP 103 323.65 MEMORIAL FUND 929 586.00 ENDOWMENT FUND 3.804 26.234.90 CARE OF AGED 7.192 10.00 MISC. PROGRAMS 26 1.753.65 l O I A l . PERMANENl FUNDS 7.222 $72,654.45 TOTAL ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION $36,073 ANNUAL FUND RAISING PROGRAM - EXPENSE 10 year average 1978 1968-1978 Addressograph plates '47 $ 1.494.67 $ 1,016 Business Envelope. Inc. 84 Ereight in - B.E.M. Seals - Eureka Company 868 Art work to revise Seal 89 Ereight in - Eureka Co. 43 53.32 54 Art work - local printing 1,.355.59 1.038 Outside printing 339.69 98 Supplies - local printing 1,074.22 535 Stuffing envelopes 22 135.95 Miscellaneous E.\pen.sc 4,453.44 3.988 lolals 1.340 2.025.00 Postage - outgoing I.I8I 1.170.00 Postage - incoming 2,521 3,195.00 1 otal postage

1978-79

GRAND LoixiE o^ KANSAS

TOTAL EXPENSE Contributions for operations Balance after expense Contributions into permanent funds Contributions into Cancer Program Contributions for use of Masonic Home TOTAL PROFIT O F ANNUAL PROGRAM

101

$ 6,509 $15,376 8,867 7,245 6,222 7,120 $29,454

$ 7,648.44 $38,321.85 30,672.41 1,753.65 6,344.05 26,234.90 $65,006.01

INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW ADMINISTRATOR OF THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Master introduced to the Grand Lodge, Brother Jerry Lindenbaum, the new Administrator of the Kansas Masonic Home, who gave the following remarks to the delegates in advance of his regular report: "M:.W:. Grand Master and Brothers, I am proud and pleased to stand before You today as the Administrator of Your Kansas Masonic Home. Although I've only been associated with the Home about five months, I can tell You that 1 am thrilled at what I've seen, and I'm eager to carry forward the Kansas Masonic Home's mission. Let me give you some background on myself. I was born in Wichita in 1951, and have been a resident of Kansas all my life. I attended High School in Wichita, went to the University of Kansas, and came back to Wichita to graduate from Wichita State University with a degree in Health Care Administration in 1975. At present, 1 am currently enrolled in a Masters degree program for Business Administration at Wichita State University, along with other various projects of which I am engaged in. After graduation in 1975,1 went to work in the Osteopathic Hospital in Wichita in the Purchasing department. In 1976,1 was hired by the Medi-Centers of America as Assistant Administrator. In 1977, I was promoted to Administrator of their Springfield. Illinois, facility for approximately six months, when I was brought back to Wichita to head their unit there. Although I've moved around quite a bit. Kansas is still my home. I came to the Kansas Masonic Home in November 1978. My Grandfather and several Uncles have been Masons in Kansas for over 40 years. My Mother is a former Job's Daughter, and Her Brother, my Uncle, is a former DeMolay in Wichita. As you can see, I've got quite a background around Masonry, 5nd it is only fitting that I'm with the Masonic Home, l a m a member of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 in Wichita, and was married last December. My Wife Sharon is here with us this week. I want to highlight basically two things. First, there is an addendum to the gifts and contributions to the Masonic Home which will be printed in the final proceedings, especially gifts of over $5,222.00 by several persons, for which we thank everyone for their support of the Kansas Masonic Home. We appreciate it very much. Second, I want to briefly discuss our building project at the Kansas Masonic Home. As you can see down here at the corners, and although the pictures are very small, are Artist conceptions of our new building project. In November 1978, the Masonic Home Board met, and this meeting culminated in an extensive effort to prepare fora new building project. The major projects discussed were for service areas and building configuration. It was decided that all service areas would be housed in existing structures, and that the new structure would consist of officespacefor Nursing, and bed space for the residents. In order to b?ginsucha project, it was necessary for us to file a Certificate of Need with the Kansas State Department of Health and Environment. This is concurrent with Federal legislation on health systems agencies. This document describes the rational and describes the need for the new building to the State planners. We hope to hear from the State on this project shortly. The projected cost of this new construction is two and a half million dollars, which will add a two story skilled health care center complex with 120 beds, and a third fioor shell for future expansion. I feel this project will give better control and better facilities for our residents to live in. It is anticipated that the State approval to undertake this program will come around the first of May. Although it is hard to tell at this point, that is the target date. Again, as I have said, here are some Artist conceptions on the sides, and you can feel free to examine them at your leisure. If you do have any questions, please feel free to ask me later on. Please look at the pictures, as I feel you are all going to be very proud of this new building. In closing. I want to thank M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert and the Masonic

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Home Board Members, along with M:.W:. S. Allan Daughterly, the residentsand staff of the Kansas Masonic Home for accepting me into their family, and for the opportunity to serve the Masons of Kansas. Thank-you very much". RKPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME Brother .lerry B. I.indenbaum. Administrator, gave the following report of activities during the past year, expressing appreciation to M:.W:. S. Alan Daugherty. PGM.forhis assistance in preparing the report and lending him valuable assistance since he had been appointed Administrator of the Home. To: Tin' M:. H':. Graml l.oilf'c af A.F. & A. M. of Kansas: Introduction

I am glad to report that we are going forward at the Kansas Masonic Home with new programs for the future. We are now taking mothers and sisters of Master Masons into the Home. A new policy is in effect whereby one has the choice of transferring assets to the Home or paying by the month. We are looking forward to a building program as we serve the Masons and Eastern Stars of Kansas. Mr. Jerry D. Williams came to the Kansas Masonic Home in December 1977, to become Administrator. In September he decided to take a position with the State of Kansas. A search was started for his replacement and we were fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Jerry B. Lindenbaum who wasthe Administrator of Hillhaven of Wichita. Mr. Lindenbaum is well qualified both in education and experience and has an excellent record of administration of Nursing Homes. His wife Sharon, is working on a Masters Degree at Wichita State University. Repairs and Replacements Our regular program of repairs and maintenance has been followed. Plumbing has been replaced where needed. In the near future we will need to replace the hot water line that goes to the Chapel. We have two part-time painters and have engaged a Wichita firm to paint the exterior woodwork of the Home. Heating System The new boiler which was installed in 1978 is working satisfactorily. It is very fortunate that we have the new boiler in view of the fact that Kansas is having one of the coldest winters on record. Health Care Center The Kansas Masonic Home Health Care Center is licensed by the State of Kansas as a Skilled Nursing Facility. We qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. Generally all the beds are filled and we have a waiting list. As you know, for the past several years we have taken people directly to the Health Care Center if needed. The Board has plans for a new Health Care Center. This will be presented later in this report. Revised By-Laws Rules and Regulations The Board has revised the By-Laws. Rules and Regulations as of September 9, 1978. The 1978 book (yellow cover) has been updated by pasting the new changes in the book. Please destroy all old books. Two Types of Applications 1. We continue to have the application for the Transfer of Assets. 2. Private Pay Application, whereby the resident paysby the month for the level of care which he or she receives. Arts and Crafts We have continued to expand this fine program. Great service is rendered to the Health Care Center as well as the Residential West Side. Our annual Bazaar, which is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving has been successful and popular.

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Lawn and Grounds The summer of 1978 and the winter which followed have been unusual. Rain in the spring and summer caused the lawn to grow. Snow and ice in the winter made travel difficult. The Board purchased a new "Wheel Horse" lawn mower with snow bladeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;(Cost $3,661.00). The equipment has been in use much of the time and is a fine addition to our equipment. Many of the old cedar trees have been removed from the east lawn. This provides for a wider drive-way and parking in front of the Administration and Health Care buildings. It also improves the view of the Home. Elevator Repairs Extensive repairs were made on the main elevator in the Health Care Center by the Montgomery Elevator Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;(Cost $4,052.40) Residential (West Side) Improvements In 1978 the Johnson Company of Kansas City. Fire Guard, Inc.. installed a new system on the West Side for smoke detectors, emergency lighting, and fire alarms. (Cost $12,469.49) The new systems are in full operation. Applications, Admissions and Deaths During the year. December I. 1977 through November 30. 1978, 66 applications were approved to the Kansas Masonic Home. Of this number 39 were for women and 27 were for men. During the same period we lost 41 by death, 25 women and 16 men. There were 8 discharges. Four died before entering and four decided not to enter the Home. Grand Chapter Officers Visit The O.E.S. Five-Way Meeting was held in Wichita, Saturday, January 28. 1979. On Sunday January 29. our Grand ChapterOfficers with their respective husbands and wives made their annual visit to the Kansas Masonic Home. They took a tour and visited members in the morning. An outstanding program was presented by the group for our members in the West Auditorium at 12:15 P.M. All were guests for 1:00 o'clock Sunday dinner in the West Dining Room. Our members always look forward to the visit of the Grand Chapter Officers. O. E. S. Projects Sister Dixie Knauss. Worthy Grand Matron selected Arts and Crafts Ceramics Equipment as her project for the Kansas Masonic Home. She was ably assisted by Brother Kenith McNett. Worthy Grand Patron. It has been the custom in years past to present a check for the Worthy Grand Matron's project to the Home at Grand Chapter. The amount of the check was $896.98. The members of the Board and the Kansas Masonic Home Family deeply appreciate the interest and support that the members of the-Prder of the Eastern Star have always given the Home. Gifts From Rainbow Girls For the Prayer Room The 1978 Grand Assembly of Kansas. Order of Rainbow for Girls was held in Wichita. June 1st, 2nd an 3rd. A check in the amount of $960.93 was presented to the Kansas Masonic Home to add to the funds for a Memorial Prayer Room in honor of Brother Neil McLeod. The room is to be located in the new Health Care Center. The Rainbow Girls have been working on this project for the past four years. A total of $2,787.03 has been raised. It was decided to delay the work on the Prayer Room so it could be a part of the New Health Care Center. The Rainbow Girls of Kansas have always been interested in the Kansas Masonic Home and its members. Weappreciatethesefinegifts which will help to provide this room in the future program of the Home. 1978 Project By M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert Our present Grand Master has made an appeal for funds, part ofwhich will come to the Kansas Masonic Home. We understand there has been a favorable response and the report will be made at Grand Lodge in March 1979. All those associated with the Kansas Masonic Home are deeply grateful.

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Kansas DeMolay The Kan.sas Masons have always been proud of the youth organizations which are a.ssociated with Masonry and the Order of the Eastern Slar. Many DeMolays become Masons. Il is good thai the Grand Lodge of Kansas makes an annua I contribution to these three fine organizations. DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls and Jobs Daughters. M:.W:. Thomas C. Raum. .Ir.. P.G.M.. is Secretary-Treasurer for the Kansas Masonic Home. He is E.xecutivc Officer for DeMolay in Kansas. M:.W:. Brother Raum is Grand Master of the International Order of DeMolay. He will presideover the 60th Anniversary Session of The Internationa I.Supreme Council of DeMolay in Kansas City, Mo., April 29, through May 2nd. Masonic Homes Executives Association The 1978 Conference of the Masonic Homes Executives Association was held in Williamsburg. Virginia in .lune with the Virginia Masonic Home and the Grand Lodge of Virginia being co-hosts. Thirty seven Homes were represented at the conference. Kansas was represented by Chester L. Gilbert, Jerry D. Williams, Allan and Lucile Daugherty. In addition to the General .Sessions, there were three Seminars or Work Shopsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;(I) the Aged (2) Children (3) Trustees and Board Members. There was a good representation in each group. I felt the conference was educational and beneficial. The top executives and board members of our industry were in attendance. It is interesting to note that Kansas has been a part of the Masonic Homes Executives Association since it was formed in the early I930's. The Federal Wage and Hour Law In 1977. Congress passed the new Federal Wage and Hour Law to become effective January I, 1978. It was based on a 40 hour work week with time and onehalf for any hours worked over the 40 hours. The schedule was as follows: January I. 1978 $2.65 per hour January I. 1979 2.90 per hour January I, 1980 3.IOperhour January I. 1981 3.35 per hour We have been paying the minimum wage and above. The Wichita labor market is very tight and very competitive for all types of Health Care personnel. East Tower Repair The east tower of the Administration building underwent exterior repairs in 1978. The surface was sandblasted, repairs were made and then painted. The work was done by Burke Water Proofing Company at a cost of $6,823.00. Air Conditioning Fellowship Hall The air conditioning of Fellowship Hall was the Eastern Star Project for the Masonic Home by Sister Beverly Rowe, Worthy Grand Matron. She was ably assisted byThurman D. Miller. Worthy Grand Patron. It was completed this yearatacost of$8,38I.OO. Truly, the air conditioning adds much lo the comfort of the many groups which meet in Fellowship Hall. Insurance

The Board carries two insurance policies known as Special Multi-Peril coverage on Buildings and Contents, Public Liability, Boiler and Commercial Blanket Bond, etc. The coverage on Building and Contents is $7,330,800.00. We also have other policies on the operation as Workmans Compensation, Automobiles, etc. The Special Multi-Peril policies are written on a three year period. The current policies are from 9-20-1878 to 9201981. Kansas Masonic Home Lodge Kansas Masonic Home Lodge #450, A.F. & A.M. meets every Monday night either for Stated Meeting or Study Club. The membership is composed of residents of the Home and other Masons living in Wichita. About one half of the officers are members of the Home. Brother Harry D. Smith, well known in Masonic and Eastern Star Circles is

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Senior Warden. You will recall that Harry was one of the Masonic Home children. Special programs are scheduled for 1979 including the 4th anniversary of Masonic Home Lodge, on March 26th. „„ ,, • u _ i^-j » ° Kansas Masonic Home Kids 'The Kansas Masonic Home Kids" is an organization for former members of the Kansas Masonic Home. In the 1930's we had about 130 residents who were children. In fact there were almost as many children as adults in the Home at that time. This group of former members have a reunion in Wichita every two years. They plan to meet in August 1979. They always visit the Home and we have asked the group to be our guests for Saturday noon luncheon while they are here in Wichita for their week-end reunion. Over the many years, and with the many children who were here, we have no record of a former member being convicted of a felony. This speaks well for the children and for the training and leadership which they received under the care of the Masons and Eastern Stars of Kansas. Building Project The Kansas Masonic Home Board Long Range Planning Committee met in November 1978. This meeting culminated with an extensive effort to make preparations for our building project. The major topics discussed were those pertaining to service areas and building configeration. It was decided that all service areas could be moved in our existing structure and that our new project include only construction of beds and nursing office areas. In order to begin a building project it is necessary to file a Certificate of Need with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This is concurrent with Federal legislation covering Health Systems Agencies. This document is to show our rationale and describe the need for a new building with the State planners. We will be filing this document on February 12, 1979 and anticipate a smooth process thru the Health System Agency. The projected cost for the new construction is approximately $2.5 million which will add a two story Skilled Health Care Center complex of 120 beds. I feel this project will greatly enhance the optimization of operational control and give a wonderful new setting for our residents to live in. It is anticipated that the State approval to begin this project will come around May 1st, 1979. As my tenure as Administrator has been very short, I have not been able to supply as much information in this report as I would have liked. With the kind assistance of S. Allan Daugherty, we have compiled this Annual report for 1978, of The Kansas Masonic Home. Respectfully submitted, Jerry B. Lindenbaum, Adminislrator S. Alan Daugherty, Co-Adminislraior

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GIFTS TO THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME December 1, 1977 through November 30, 1978 HARRY S. POTTLE MEMORIALS BY Mrs. J. A . H o w a r d

Mr.

Mrs.

Herschel

Mrs. Fred J. M a n k o f f Mr. & Mrs. Walter

Kinzey Elliott

Mildred Schwartz M r . & Mrs. M . C. Harrell Mr. & M r s . Gary D

Denniston

Mrs. W. G. Gillett Mr.

Mrs.

Carl

Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Mr. & Mrs. Al Davies W. Dale Critser Mrs. Dwight Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wise Lois M. Wise

Richardson L. Moore

5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 100.00 100.00

305.00

10.00

GEORGE B. PAXTON GIFT (Member A.P. #303) PEARL RUSSELL - Gift for arts & Crafts DWIGHT PRAY MEMORIALS BY: Elizabeth Gould) Phyllis Perusse) P r o t e c t i o n Ld. #384, P r o t e c t i o n MRS. L. W. NICHOLS GIFT (Mrs. Veach's daughter)

25.00 12.00

37.00

200.00

25.00

NOVA SOCIAL CLUB GIFT for Arts & Crafts

WINFIELD LD. #110, A.F. & A.M., â&#x20AC;¢ WINFIELD - Memorials Charles H. Cloud Gerald L. Capps Vincent J. Rosencrans Kenneth D. Goodwin Earl M. Caldwell Charles E. Houston. Jr. William D. Conrod Harold A. Brown

20.00 10.00

80.00

SAMARIA LD. #298. AF & AM, Wilson, Ks. Memorial William McKinley Walter

10.00

WICHITA Ld. #99, AF & AM, Wichita - Gift

25.00

SAM O LOC MASONS COLGATE P A L M O L I V E CO. K . C . -

25.00

10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

gift

SYLVIAN GROVE LD. #359, A F & AM Sylvan Grove-Memorial Charles Rafferty 25.00

25.00

ROBERT H. ARNOLD, P.G.M. - Gift

25.00

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BESTOR G. BROWN I.D. #4.1.1. A F & AM, Wichita - Gift ,

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50.00

CORINTHIAN I.D. #79, AF & AM, Burlingame-Memorials to: Thomas .S. Hall 10.00 Chas. M. Hutchinson 10.00 Clarence E. Caraway 10.00 Glen E. Badger 10.00 Darrell E. Smith 10.00

50.00

PAST MATRONS CLUBS Coolidge. Kans. Gift

5.00

10.00

BEN HUR LD. #322, AF & AM, K.C. - Memorials to: J. Richard Tush Larry C. Liston, Jr. Jack Dotson Vernon Gates Wm. L. Jordan Curtis A. Achenbach

15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00

90.00

CYRUS B. POWERS MEMORIAL GIFT BY: Mr. & Mrs. G. T. Caswell

15.00

CHESTER A. NEWTON MEMORIAL GIFT BY: Marysville Ld. #91, AF & AM, Marysville, Kans.

15.00

NORTH STAR LD. #168, AF & AM, Wichita - Gift

25.00

HAYS MASONIC BODIES, Hays, Kansas - Gifts Hays Lodge Hays Chapter #68 Aleppo Commandry

20.00 20.00 20.00

60.00

5.00

, 5.00

BEATTIE LD. #259, AF & AM, Beattie, Kans.-Memorials to: Oscar J. Branchi 10.00 Thomas T. Weuster 10.00

20.00

NICKERSON LD. #43, AF & AM, Nickerson - Memorials to: Samuel Fielder 15.00 Ala M. McFarland 15.00

30.00

LULL PAST MATRONS CLUB, Admire, Kans. - Gift

MR. & MRS. DAVID R. ROSENBERG Gift

ONIDA LD. #323, AF & AM, Onida, Kans. - Gift

5.00

Mr. & Mrs. ROY W. WILLIAMS - Gift

10.00

Mrs.

10.00

CRUM,

Jr.

Gift

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UNION I.D. #7, AF & AM, Junction City, Memorial gifts to: Harry R. Braden 15.00 Wilford Galladay 15.00 Wm. H. Clevenger 15.00 WYANDOTTE I.D. #3, AF & AM, K.C. Memorial Gifts to: 14 deceased members .150.00 10 deceased members 250.00 13 deceased members .125.00 12 deceased members .100.00 1.225.00 WILLIAM BELT MEMORIAL BY: Mr. & Mrs. Edward Tanney Thomas R. Mason Ball's Super Fod S t o r e s . K.C. Delaware Ld. #96, AF & AM, K.C. Mrs. Joe Saragusa WICHITA TOLTEC CLUB, Wichita - Gift RALPH R. ROBERTSON MEMORIAL - Gifts by: Union N a t i o n a l Bank of Wichita Mr. & M r s . Roy W. M o n t a g u e Mr. & M r s . Dean F. M o n r o e Mr. & Mrs. Jean House M r . & M r s . D o n a l d K. H o h n Mr. & Mrs. Olney Monroe

15.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 5.00 75.00

45.00

1.225.00

75.00

10.00

10.00 5.00 15.00 25.00 .10.00 10.00 10.00

95.00

DAVID A. RIDLEY MEMORIAL - Gifts by: Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Laffcrty Jack Best Mr. & Mrs. Max Donakey Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Noone & Boys Mr. & Mrs. Norman Russe & Trudy Mae Graham Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Graham Irma Humphries Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Jack Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth LaFleur & Family Mr. & Mrs. Glaze Sacra

65.00

81.00

HOWARD

10.00

MEERA CH. #411, Social Club-Prairie Village - Gifts by: Frances Hedding Mrs. Marvin Johnson Mrs. Dillard Whitlow 40.00 Dorotha M. Ramsey 20.00 Ruth F. Robertson 5.00

65.00

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY PAST DIST. AIDES - Gift

25.00

ROBERT R. PHILLIPS MEMORIAL - Gift By: Mr. & Mrs. R. R. Phillips

15.00

TEMPLE

Gift

2.00 1.00 .1.00 5.00 5.00

15.00

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15.00

HUGOTON I.D. #406. AF & AM. Hugoton. Ks. Memorial to: .lohn Fulkerson 15.00

15.00

PAST MATRONS CI.IIB OF BYINCTON CH. #177. Leavenworth Memorial t o : Milliccnt Brown 2.00 MATILDA WITHAM MEMORIAL - Gift by: Mr. & M r s . E u g e n e E. M o r r i s

100.00

2.00

100.00

SAM STILL MEMORIAL - Gift By: Lawrence Timbers

15.00

RICHARD BURTON MYERS MEMORIAL - Gift by: Salina l.d. #60. AF & AM, Salina. Kans.

25.00

10.00

100.00

5.00

10.00

36.75

36.00 5.00 5.00

46.00

5.00

AI.TA D i c e s MEMORIAL - Gift by: Miriam Ch. #14. O.E.S.. Emporia. Kans. Mr.

Mrs. I..

Nichols

Gift

EVERETT T. ALEXANDER MEMORIAL - Gift bv: Alta Vista l.d. S.'^Sy. A F & AM. Alta Vista ' ERCEL FRANCIS MEMORIAL - Gift by: Plainville Ch. #476. O.E.S.. W:.

Ralph

HESS.

Plainville

JR.

Gift

RACHEL DABNER MEMORIAL - Gifts bv: Mr. & Mrs. David M. W E b b e r Col. Geo. V. Fagan & Mrs. Fagan Lucille D. Kirkley CORI.IE WHEELER MEMORIAL - Gift By: Royal Neighbors of Am.. Plevna. Kans. GEORGIA M. Larson Memorial - Gift By: F r a n c e s M. L a r s o n ( d a u g h t e r )

25.00

EARL G. JACKSON MEMORIAL - Gift By: Towanda Ld. #.30. AF & AM: Towanda

15.00

25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00

100.00

GEORGE D. HILLS MEMORIAL - Gift By: Mr. & Mrs. .lames W. Landrum

100.00

GEORGE TERRELL MEMORIAL - Gift By: Una Chesnutt

5.00

Mr.

Mrs.

Ron

Mount

Gifts

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MARIH

BERT HEMINGER - Gift (Member Ottawa Lodge)

25,00

25.00

MORGAN COX CHAPTER DeMOLAY WICHITA - Gift

18,80

18.80

DONNA PRILL MEMORIAL - Gifts by: Ruby K. Haworth Mr. & Mrs, Floyd J e n k i n s , Jr.

5.00 5.00

10,00

464.00

464,00

10,00

GREEN THUMB CLUB, Wichita - Gift

5,00

MR. & MRS. KENNETH M. BAIRD - Gift

10,00

OI.LIE T. GREEN MEMORIAL - Gift by: Mr, & Mrs, James R, C o l e m a n

50.00

50,00

HOMER E. WARNER - Gift

15.70

15,70

5.00

STELLA FARRAR MEMORIAL - Gift by: Mr. & Mrs, John B, Love

25,00

HARRY M. BAUM MEMORIAL Mr. & Mrs. W. A, Wooster Mr, & Mrs, Dean Kincade Gene Kincade Mr, & Mrs, Ron Wooster Mr, & Mrs, Larry Steele Mr, & Mrs, Gene Trye

25,00

WILLIAM BARKER MEMORIAL - Gift by: Mrs. Charles Settacke

10,00

CHARLES L. PIPER MEMORIAL - Gift by: Greenleaf Ld, #2.12. A F & AM. Greenleaf

18.00

WILFRED ZEISET MEMORIAL - Gift by: Mr. & Mrs. Tony Williams

15.00

CORINTHIN LD. #79, AF & AM, Burlingame-Memorials to: Douglas McMurdo 10.00 Harold A. Newman 10.00

20.00

HANCOCK LD. #311, AF & AM, Fort Leavenworlh- Gift ROYAL NEIGHBOR DRILL TEAM, Wichita - Gift

MIMSA DAMES UNIT OF E.H.U. Wichita - gift

Gifts by:

P.M. & P.P. of MENDIAS CH. #1, K.C. -Memorial to: Agnes Cooke

5.00

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IMAL STUFFING MEMORIAL - Gifts by: Mrs. Carolyn M. Warner Elsie B. Talkington Mr. & Mrs. Ray M. Weakley. Jr. Mr. & M r s . L. R. L o c k w o o d M r . & M r s . G e o r g e R. H a l l

111

7.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 15.00

62.00

10.00

WILLIAM MARTIN BURROW MEMORIAL - Gifts by: Mary E. Pitts 25.00 Mrs. Louise R. Jones 5.00 Mr. & Mrs. Melvin M. Williams 5.00 Mr. & Mrs. E. H. Loper 5.00 So. West National Bank. Wichita 10.00 Boeing Friends 17.00 Rose C. Magruder 5.00

72.00

HOBART J. BOWER MEMORIAL - Gift by: Norton

L d . #199. A F & A M . Norton

PURI. CH. #110, O.E.S., Columbus. Kans. and Sister MARILYN Ms.

JENSEN,

CAROLYN

W.M. -

M. WARNER

Gift

10.00

- Gift

16.15

25.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

140.00

25.00

5.00 5.00 10.00

20.00

EARL I. OSBORN MEMORIAL - Gifts by: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Berry & Family Mr. & M r s . E. K. E d m i n s t o n Mr. George M. Piatt Mr. & Mrs. .Ralph Fieback D r . & M r s . D. C r a m e r Reed Mr. & Mrs. Charles V. Jackowat? Mr. & Mrs. M. J. Cox Mr. & Mrs. David Lovett Mr. & Mrs. Claude Mason Mr. & Mrs. Eugene C. Spanglcr Mr. & Mrs. H. R. Reidenbaugh MRS.

MARJORIE

MORSS

Gift

RICHMOND F. BURT MEMORIAL - Gifts by: William H. Avery Ada Avery Ms. Georgiana A. Potter LOTTIE GARDNER MEMORIAL - Gifts by: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kittellint and Mr. Vail Drum CHARLES F. BROWN MEMORIAL - gifts by: Mr. & M r s . Lloyd M. C l o t h i e r Howard E. Hitz & Thomas Ewing Mr. & Mrs. Joe Moddrell Telephone Empls. Credit Union. Wichita M r . & M r s . W. H. A t c h i s o n Independent Insi>rance Agnets of Wichita Ms. Betty Jeanne Brandt & Patricia A. Sewall

25.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 25.00 10.00

25.00

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Mr. & Mrs. T. M. Duncan Mr. & M r s . J o h n C. Atchison Mr. & Mrs. Harold V. Parson Mr. & Mrs. Lena D u r r & Family Mr. & Mrs. Ross G. Tyson

HELEN M..RAMPE - Gift

15.00 10.00 10.00 18.00 5.00

15.1.00

5.00

50.00

20.00

WE.ST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH - Gift (Earl Hoffman)

CARROLL A. BlIRKETT MEMORIAL - Gift bv: Marysvillc l.d. # 9 I . ' A F & A M . Marysvillc

VAUGHN M. DAVIS MEMORIAL - Gifts by: Mrs. George R. Norwood

15.00

Mr. & Mrs. l.onnie Davis <& Family. Troy & Brian Mr. & Mrs. Vonnic K. Massengill & Family Mara, Kara, Kety & Dora ,lameson Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Zarda. Milina and the Norman Green Family Mr, & Mrs. Gordon F. .lohn & Family

25.00 ,10,00 20.00

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INA B. BOAZ MEMORIAL- Gift by lames H, Boa/

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A L M A I.D. #161. A F & A M . Alma - Memorials to: Christian Sutter George G, Plakard

10,00 10,00

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100,00

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Mr. & Mrs. CHARLES D. MARTIN - Gift

25,00

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LENA NUKER MEMORIAL - Gift by: Mr. & Mrs. V. F. Kent

50,00

PAST DIST. AIDES CI.IIB, DIST. #26. Burlingame-gift M A R V I N G I L M O R E M E M O R I A L - Gift by: Saqiii l,d, #lfiO. AK & A M . Osborne

EDITH BARNHILI. MEMORIAL - Gift bv: Maple Hill Past Matrons Club, Maple Hili

FAVE LILLIAN STOCKWEI.L MEMORIAL - Gift bv: ,lack F, Slockvs'ell

PAST DIST. AIDES OF LEAVENWORTH C O U N T Y - Gift

HENRY L. BRUNK - Gift THEO A. HIEBERT - Gift Total

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THE FOLLOWING DIALOGUE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE TAPED RECORDING OF OUR 123RD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, FRIDAY AM, MARCH 9, 1979: William E. Montgomery - M:.W:. Sir and my brethren I know there has been a question, I have had quite a few brethren ask me just what is happening at our Masonic Home and I think that perhaps we need to clarify some situations. First of all. I think all the Masons of Kansas received quite a tremendous shock when there was a big frontpage spread in the Wichita Eagle stating that the Masonic Home was going to close. But we never did knowforsure where this story came from, but naturally that Masonic Home has been the pride of Kansas Masonry for somewhere around 85 years, has it not Alan (Daugherty) and we were also informed by members of the Home Board that they had the authority to close that home without even,any discussion or consent of this Grand Lodge. I do not agree with that I think they are entirely wrong. But that did leave some impressions and leave a lot of questions among the Masons of Kansas. TTien I believe it was last July we saw an ad in the Wichita Eagle which states that the Kansas Masonic Home is now open to all people desiring admittance regardless of race, color, creed. That has not been the way we have operated the home in the past. Perhaps I am misunderstanding that and somebody will be glad to correct me if they do. I also believe that 1 have this on good authority, we started out just to obtain Medicaid. I believe. And according to the figures furnished me by the endowment fund of the Kansas Masonic Home in the year ending November 30, 1978 the home did receive $232,000.00 from the Kansas State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. Now,Tom,(Raum)you quoted a different figure which you might be quoting for a different period I do not know, but November 30 was the end of your fiscal year and that's what they had received at that time. Now I also understand that a gentleman connected with Health, Education and Welfare in their Kansas City office, I believe, either requested or ordered the Home Board to contact all Prince Hall lodges in the state of Kansas, offer them our apology for our past discrimination to them and advise them that the Home is now open to their members. Well gentlemen, it looked like Prince Hall had a little bit more principle than we did. So far to my knowledge, we haven't recognized them and they didn't recognize us; and refused to furnish us a list of their lodges. Doesany of the members of the Masonic Home Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;can you correct me on any of this to date? Am 1 wrong? I do believe, gentlemen, whenever you accept federal money you are going to accept a lot of federal control and in essence you are being bought with your own money because the money you are getting back you paid in taxes anyway. I have the feeling that the Masons of Kansas could have supported this Home if they had been given the opportunity. 1 knowthat quite a few wills that were changed when the word first came out, that the Home was going to close. I believe there have been other wills changed to spend money that we would have received, I think perhaps there is gifts we have not received due to the fact that a lot of our members that could support and would support this Home in a substantial way are not satisfied. Of course now I would like to know if 1 am wrong in this. But 1 really leel, M:.W:. Sir, the Craft is entitled to a little bit better explanation. Thank you. M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert, recognized M:.W:. Ralph D. Walker, PGM, and Masonic Home Board member, for response. Ralph D. Walker - To be as concise as possible and to reaffirm to you what was discussed in this Grand Lodge three years ago, two years ago, and a year ago, and hopefully when 1 am done we can lay to rest this problem that we have just heard or whatever it is. Now I don't mean this disrespectful, sir, whatsoever, but I think some of your information is erroneous and I'll tend to try to put some of that to rest as you have requested. Three years ago as you well know we were dipping into the assets of our Masonic Home's Endowment Fund to the tune of $250,000 to $500,000.00 a year. Now I don't know where you gentlemen went to school, but where I went to school that's a chunk of jack. That's a lot of money. And when you only have $6,000,000.00 in investments and you are throwing down the tube each year $250,000.00 to $500,000.00 it's only a matter of time before it catches up with you. So that was the presentation, my presentation to this Grand Lodge, at that time. It seemed at that time from the Home Board and the

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presentation was made in this very auditorium to the Craft to those of you that were present that we had several alternatives. They were these: first, we could continue to operate the Home as we had done in the past asking people to have whole life contracts, coming in. turning over their assets to us and still be in a position where we were losing because of operation, inflation. $250,000.00 to $500,000,00 a year. Assuming then when we came to the end of the line where we had no more assets to operate we would have to close the Home and essentially do something with these people who had turned over their assets. We could stop taking people, stop taking contracts, whole life term contracts with these people and take care of the people that we had. Notadmittinganymoreat that time. The third alternative was to look into the possibility of third party funding which is nothing more than HEW Medicaid. Medicare, and I won't have these titles right, but Title XIX, Title XX of the State's because as you see if you are qualified for Medicaid or Medicare benefits you are also entitled to State benefits. Of course for many years when people turned in their assets to the Home we had no problem for the simple reason that they had assets. Many of them did not want to move to Wichita they preferred to stay in their own hometown and stay in that rest home. What happened as you well know the escalation of costs in the private resthome and proprietary resthomes just soared over night. These people's assets were depleted. It made them eligible for Medicaid-Medicare or welfare. Many of us in Kansas don't like that word "welfare" and I don't either. But it is . an inevitable thing for some of the older people who don't have assets put away. They therefore came to the Masonic Home at that point, when theirassets were depleted asking for a lifeterm contract, and of the three years that I was on the Admission Board. I don't remember anyone entering the Masonic Home with assets in excess of $1,000.00; because they were depleted. .So we had a problem. At that time you were appraised of that problem. You were told we'd have to make a decision and we wanted your expertise, your attitudes toward this. The same problems that our Grand Treasurer has brought up to you were discussed at length throughout that particular year. Good Brethren, the Masonic Home Board is not infallible. But in this particular case I think they acted in the best interests of those 200 people that were in the Home. In response to the ads that were placed ,in the Wichita Eagle paper we were requested by HEW in making application for Medicaid-Medicare benefits to make such an application, we did have to revise the Masonic Home Board's admission policy so that we essentially had an open door policy. Now. Are we Masons? That question was hard for me to answer. I was proud of my Masonic Home in the way that it had been operated in the past and 1 didn't want to disrupt anything. But was I really concerned, and I'm not speaking about the Craft, you. or anyone else, I'm talking about Ralph Walker. I had to examine myself at that time and see if I was truly beneficient or whether it was just a bunch of words coming out of my mouth. I had to make that decision. I had to raise my hand and be counted as to whether I wanted to go with this or not. I think 1 made the right decision. This morning we were discussing that as M:.W:. Brother Arnold (?) mentioned for many years and we tried to ascertain through several of the Past Grand Masters how many years it has been since we have had a balanced budget or a balanced operating expense statement from the Masonic Home. And \vc know it has been in excess often years if not close to fifteen that we had deficits in the Masonic Home operating statement. We did have to make the approach to the newspaper; it is on open door policy. However, dear brethren, we do have this alternative with HEW and the Board was very insistent that we have such a situation with HEW. Each year we enter into an annual contract with HEW that we will certificate so many beds in our infirmary or health care section to be designated Medicare or health care facility beds. Any time that we find that our people are needing more beds it is necessary for us to I call it. certificate more beds. To show the need for more beds or less beds depending on our situation. So we control based on our facilities the number that we have in our health care facility. This doesn't mean that we give any less care to those people in our ambulatory side; ! think quite frankly it lets us give them better care. And it makes us look forward and budget our needs both financially and physically as to what we will do the next coming year. Now concerning the statement with the Prince Hall Masons and I may stand corrected with and I would hope M:.W:. Forrest Haggard would, if he has anything to add to this would be so kind to do so. it was my understanding that we were told by HEW we would have to make overtures towards Prince Hall Masons telling them

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that we did have an open door policy. M:.W:. Forrest Haggard being in the Kansas City area I believe was the one that contacted the good brother of the Prince Hall and I use that word because this is a very fine gentleman and we asked him. told him about our problems with HEW and it is my understanding that he refused to give the names of the secretaries' addresses of the Prince Hall Masons in Kansas to be bombarded with any literature. Is that correct, sir? So you see we didn't go out there hunting for them, we were there requested by HEW. But it proved to be very rewarding to me that this gentleman in Kansas City felt about his secretaries much the same way that you and this Grand Lodge feels about your secretaries. Gentlemen, we don't know right not what future problems we might h^ve with HEW. We can only speculate. Our good Administrator of the Home has gone through proprietary systems that have operated with HEW since their inception. We have two advisors. One on national level, one on a state level that are connected with proprietary homes. On a national level we have an advisor who operates with other Masonic homes; Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Grand Lodge of New York. There are several more who are doing the same thing as we. Gentlemen, if you noticed, and without problems. If you noticed the operating budget or the expense that was brought to your attention by M:.W:. Brother Tom Raum the expenses this year for the Masonic Home were $1,750,000.00 smackers. That's a lot of dollars. Certainly. I don't have any figures they are back over here, were generated from the Craft, the Eastern Star, someplace in the neighborhood of $250,000.00. sir. So for real simple math that we means that we have to generate a $1,500,000.00 a year either from private paid we do have that as you know now. people can come in and pay their own freight, and do so. and we have a very amicable relationship with those people that are on private pay. If you took, if you received, lOper cent on your investment and we needed a $1,500,000.00 to keep the Home's doors open, it's simple, gentlemen, we'd need $15,000,000.00 in our endowment fund. You have $6,000,000.00 there. As the Grand Treasurer said we did have that opportunity and I would welcome it gentlemen, if you can come up with $9,000,000.00 I'll run back to the Masonic Board and recommend that we get out of H E W and we'd doit ourselves. All we need to see is the color of your checkbook. Now that's very blunt, but that's my. our. problem when we go to talk about finances that we need a $1,500,000.00 each year. So we think, and I hope I speak for the Board itself, and gentlemen, so that you're aware who's on the Masonic Home Board, your elected Grand Lodge officers are on the Masonic Home Board. They in turn appoint other people. Depending on their expertise to serve on that Board. One of the members of that Board is a representative from the O.E.S. Order of the Eastern Star, Bernadine Russell. John Murray, Past Grand Master, and an attorney on a hospital board, a county hospital board as I understand it in Leavenworth. Very knowledgeable in H E W problems, the accounting problems for a hospital type facility. H. Jackson Staton. Past Grand Master, his expertise is in the insurance line. We need his help every time we can find him. M:.W:. Brother Haggard who himself involved with the Disciples of Christ World Convention of Churches in Christ they have many elderly homes that they need to take care of. he is knowledgeable from that end. He is also knowledgeable from the psychological end as to the needs of your people that are in the Masonic Home. Of course you know your Grand Lodge officers, you may or may not know their expertise. Our Grand Master is a real estate man. And his opinions at times are highly valued and appreciated. Our Deputy Grand Master is a banker..And we certainly need his expertise from the investment angle. Your Grand Senior Warden is a banker, successful farmer-businessman and he. too. serving on-banjc boards is aware of investments and what better way could we get our money, and we rely on his expertise. Our Grand Junior Warden a man involved in accounting, accounting principles and practices, and 1 think that he knows what we can do and what we can do better as far as keeping the books at our Masonic Home so that we can generate and keep ourselves on the level. Brother John, who have I missed besides myself? Bernadine. Bernadine Russell is a unique lady and if you gentlemen have not met her you have missed^a charming lady. This lady has devoted herself to that Masonic Home ever since she and prior to her being Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand O.E.S. This lady has a concern and we need the female side of this in here because as you well know on an all male board sometimes we fail to remember the needs of our female people that are there. And good Lord, gentlemen, they do have some needs. My expertise, I am not sure, I left that to the person that

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appointed me. I won't expound on that. Maybe 1 don't have any expertise. The only expertise that I really profess at the Home is, "Gentlemen, I love our Masonic Home". And every decision that I make I weigh very personally as to whether Ralph Walker is doing the right thing or the wrong thing. I'm not saying I'll be right 100 per cent of the time, I just know where I think I want to go. Now I may make a mistake, and if I do, please come and tell me but be aware of the facts when you do because 1 want to discuss it thoroughly with you and make sure that you have your facts straight. We will again, this coming year, examine ourselves, see what our HEW needs are, the reason for these pictures here, you see our infirmary is 20 years, in excess of 20 years old. And gentlemen, we cannot meet whether we are private pay, or whether we are HEW, it makes no difference, we cannot meet the standards required of us by the State Health Department, the Wichita. Sedgwick County Health Department, the State Fire Marshal, don't misunderstand me our health care facilities are not in jeoparty of being shut down tomorrow morning, but our problem is each year of the new rules and regulations that come out and even if we build a new one tomorrow we would have that same problem to some degree.. But we are 20 years behind what the rules and regulations were at that time. We cannot according to these people who run our homes, really, we have to answer to them, the fire marshal and so forth, contiue to have the health care facility as we now know it. We are going to have to make some radical changes or come up with a building program. And this will be your decision the Board has tentatively decided based on our success of receiving HEW funds that we would endeavor or start out to have a building based on the only reservation being is when we could afford it or came up with a plus balance received primarily with the help of HEW. Now very briefly, M:.W:. Sir, and I am sorry for the extent of this response, but I thought the background was necessary. I have a little, we're a little county. We're the second smallest county in the state of Kansas. We have 2200 people and we have a resthome. And we're just like any other resthome in our county we have a problem. You see the people coming in don't have the funds to take care of themselves. So our little private county hospital or rather age home has to apply for Medicaid-Medicare benefits. But you see if we have any good Masons in that town what \yant to come down to the Masonic Home they can. They can bring essentially with them their rights earned to the Congress of this United States with HEW, Title XIX and XX funds, they can also bring with them their Social Security which many of you remember when that was passed. They can also bring with them their SSI funds which they are entitled to by law. Now think about this in a changeof philosophy in your own thinking. I, I, had to make this same change. Would it be right for me to take a Mason from Sharon Springs. Kansas, who is receiving these monies from the government or whoever, you and I as taxpayers, bring him over into a similar (?) like facility of the Kansas Masonic Home and deprive him of what has been set up for him by the federal government. These are his own earned rights. Supposedly. Now I know many of you would argue with that, but it is a fact that we have HEW Medicaid-Medicare. So I have this problem and I have to change this philosophy of mine around to thinking that well, yeah, I was going to have control of HEW. but Joe Jones that was coming to the Home, those are his right entitled monies that he received from the government. So was it my right to take them away from him just to have him live in my home, the Masonic Home. Think about that one. It's a real mind boggier. M:.W:. Sir. I hope and 1. that I answered the questions, and I am sure that this Grand Lodge has things to do and if the Grand Treasurer would care to clarify anything particularly at lunch time or thereafter I would be so happy to get with him and do so. Thank you.

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REPORT OF THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME BOARD M:.W:. Thomas C. Raum, Jr.. P.G.M., Secretary-Treasurer, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To I he M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Brethren: I am pleased to report to you on the assets, the income and expenses and schedule of special contributions of our Kansas Masonic Home for the year ended November 30, 1978:

THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME STATEMENT OF ASSETS ^ November 30, 1978 Cash Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Investments Land, building and equipment (at cost less $1,590,197 accumulated depreciation) Total Assets

2,420 32,317 23,765 6,853,518 1,571,374 $8,483,394

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE Year Ended November 30, 1978 Support: Per capita tax - Grand Lodge Per capita taxâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;O.E.S. Other Contributions Total Support

Revenue: Care of patients - Private Care of patients - Medicaid Investment income Assets of deceased members Other income Deferred members' income adjustment Prior period items Net increases to restricted funds Total Support and Revenue Income Expense: Infirmary care of members Residential care of members General administrative Total Expense Excess of Income Over Expense

111,725 32,859 108,127 252,711

553,209 446,026 616,372 72,321 47,840 ( 49,727) ,( 3,587) 16,916 $L952,081 $1,233,454 489,152 26,010

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GIFTS TO THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME December I, 1977 through November 30, 1978

Marysville Lodge No. 91 AF & AM Emmett J. & Margery K. Schoen Pittsburg Lodge No. 187 AF & AM Sam Hunt Ruth C. McCormick Lucille O. Mueller Thomas, Harris. Ash & Mason Bert McKay. Jr Vera M, Dombaugh-Gift for Pete Castholm Wyandotte Lodge #3 AF & AM Clarence J. Brown Frank Hubbell Mr, & Mrs. Perry Uhl Mr. & Mrs. L. M. Wheeler Rex Owens Grand Chapter O.E.S. of Kansas Grand Chapter O.E.S. of Kansas: Various Projects Richard E. Wheeler-Gift for Coolie E. Wheeler Mr. & Mrs. Gene Hartâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gift for George Hart S. H. Baker Richard C. Kogler-Gift Kansas Masonic Foundation. Inc.. Buzick Trust Wilkinson Trust Mr. & Mrs. A. W. Beverly-Gift Estate of Frank C. Gee Estate of Ella E. Cunningham R. Hoffman F. L. Byers. C.P.A Estate of Orvin Fausett D. Edward Taylor-Gift Joe Price J. L. Lauver P. C. Smith Estate of Alice Drum Estate of Bonnie B. DeBaun E. W. Graham Walter McGinnis Estate of Esther E. Young B. S. Jackson Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Kansas Masonic Foundation Estate of Ethel A. McKee Joseph M. Surritte Grand Lodge AF & AM of Kansas Estate of Lillian V. Johnson Caroline D. Jacobs Mrs. L. W. Nichols Grand Assembly of Kansas. Order of Rainbow for girls George W. Veach Felix H. Ernest George O. Jones Interest Saving Account #5907 Mayola Shepley

100.00 5,200.00 823.00 200.00 500.00 200.00 250.00 100.00 3.500.00 1.314.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 100.00 40.251.$7 1.251.98 400.00 300.00 300.00 100.00 1,760.58 293.43 1,467.15 100.00 500.00 2.000.00 100.00 200.00 2,838.45 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 1,000.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 100.00 100,00.00 31,139.40 5,023.63 1.000.00 20,694.50 412.16 4,844.90 1.000.00 960.00 1,000.00 100.00 100.00 2.190.23

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Respectfully submitted, THOMAS C. RAUM, JR. Secrelarv- Treasurer PAST GRAND MASTERS EXCUSED At this time, M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert yielded the gavel to R:.W:. W. Nolan Artz, Deputy Grand Master and requested him to preside until recess for lunch. He then excused himself and the Past Grand Masters and the visiting Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters to attend the Past Grand Masters luncheon.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS W:. John C. Heckert. Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To: The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Brethren once again we meet to review the efforts of the past year and to plan for the future of Masonry in Kansas. The Committee on Reports of Grand Officers have read with respect and admiration the outstanding address of M:.W:. Grand Master and the excellent reports of the Grand Secretary and the Secretary of Council of Administration and do hereby express our appreciation and call to your attention the devotion of each for preparing suitable and detailed reports for your consideration. Our M:.W:. Grand Master has given his all to our leadership the past year. His stewardship of our Grand Lodge Craft has been outstanding. His tireless faithfulness is attested to by his busy schedule of visitations and correspondence. As you listened to our Grand Master's address. I am sure you were aware of the genuineness of his manly humility, and so he has impressed all who met with him in his journeying over Kansas. Here is a man who never ceased to wonder that the purple of our Fraternity hung upon his shoulders. There can be no doubt that the man and the office were well matched. The affairs in Masonry of Kansas have been in capable and loving hands. To our Grand Master is a sign of pleasant duty of expressing to his gracious wife, Rachael, our heartfelt thanks for the contribution she has made to an outstanding year. She has truly been a First Lady. 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: Condition of the Craft. Council of Administration. Grand Lodge Officers, D.D.G.M. & A.C.. PastGrand Masters. Grand Lodge Staff. Grand Master Receptions, Topeka Lodge No. 17, Other Grand Jurisdictions, Grand Representatives. Appandant and Concordant Bodies, Youth Groups, Special Recognition, Kansas Masonic Home, Travelling Travelling Trophy, Legion of Honor, Kansas Mason. Masonic Foundation, Rock Springs 4-H Foundation Ranch, Grand Lodge Committee. Public Schools, Ritualistic, Jurisprudence, Rulings, Recommendations and 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 Total Youth: A much greater support for our youth, both financial and otherwise, in the years ahead. To the Committee on Ritualistic Work: Ritualistic Proficiency. To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.: Consolidations. To the Committee on Jurisprudence: Special Dispensations. Irregularities and Decisions. Summons. Recommended Changes in By-Laws. A careful examination on the report of 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. The Committee's final recommendation covers the excellent report of R. W. Albert O. Arnold Jr.. Grand Secretary, which is complete and definite in every detail. We recommend the approval of the following; Introduction. Secretaries' Meetings. Inventory and Advanced Reports. We refer the following: To the Committee on Finance: Reports of Financial Problems, and Estimated Expenditures. To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.: Reports from Constituent Lodges, and Annual Reports. We 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. Lewis E. Barry Josiah C. Lowe Richard W. Carlson John L. Heckert. Chairman

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LABOR TO REFRESHMENT At 11:45 a.m., the M:.W:. Grand Lodge was called from Labor to Refreshment until 1:15 p.m. AWARDS LUNCHEON At 12:00 hours, the 1979 Awards Luncheon was held in the lower level of the municipal auditorium with R:.W:. W. Nolan Artz, Deputy Grand Master presiding. Invocation was given by W:. Brother Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain. W:. Brothers Woodrow W, Coleman and C. Travis Spencer, members of the Grand Lodge Ritualistic Committee assisted the Deputy Grand Master in making presentations of the following awards: TRICE-ROBINSON AWARD Wichita Lodge No. 99 McPherson Lodge No. 172 Kansas Lodge No. 307 Trinity Lodge No. 313 Hoyt Lodge No. 327 Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433

Topeka Lodge No. 17 Palmyra Lodge No. 23 York Lodge No. 57 Wamego Lodge No. 75 Zeredatha Lodge No. 80 Harmony Lodge No. 94 Delaware Lodge No. 96

OUTSTANDING MASONS Lawrence Paul Aeschilman #172 Howard E. Bailey #97 Charles S. Baldry #225 James Barnhart #404 Glenn E. Becker #177 Clifford G. Beyer #273 J. Clyde Bradbury #57 George W. Butler #331 William A. Coverdale #20 Max Croissant #249 Kenneth A. Dawson #385 Daniel R. Donaldson #51 Martin M. Donaldson #17 Robert Dunchee #80 Dr. Douglas Fair #404 Marvin D. Flinn #299 R o d n e y s . Gage #177 William B. Gage #7 Joseph F. Gertsberger #340 Harry E. Gorrell #107 Jimmie Grassi #153 Charles M. Graves #404 Edward J. Gutsch #429 Harvey Hawkinson #429 Thomas J. Hewit #327 Maurice Hearn #10 Lawrence Hull #85 Archie Issacson #221 Frank Jacks #75 A. Ray Jeane #90 Thomas H. Jones #152 Peter N. Klein #184

Barry A. Kramer #225 John E. Lane #101 Pike Lanquist #309 Max A. Larimer #50 Carl A. Legleiter #58 Leroy L. Loggins #57 Harley Dean Gilbert #401 Robert D. McBride #92 John H. McVicer #98 Chester McWilson #113 Fred B. Martin #321 William Max Mathis #265 Robert C. Menges #98 Dorman L. Meyers #374 Orville E. Morriss #12 John H. Mussa #351 Arthur A. Myers #315 Henry N. Nichols #438 Edward A. Pitcher #319 Theodore A, Parisa #112 Earl Parrish #246 Wendell Peterson #429 Henry L. Post #390 Clifford B. Gilbert #58 L. John Redelfs#l09 David Rogers #58 Alfred W. Rybolt #18 Denzel A. Rybolt #18 El Reno F. Sederlin #221 Earl M. Sitton #290 Sidney C. Smith #365 Harvey J. Stewart #404

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Floyd Warnock #43 Robert C. Wilson #187 Frank L. Yoeman #230 William J. Yotter #340

OUTSTANDNG LODGES Albert Pike No. 303 Anthem No. 284 Belleville No. 129 Caney No. 324 Dwight No. 374 Douglass No. 151 Great Bend No. 15 Hancock No. 31 1 lola No. 38 Johnson No. 441 .Keystone No. 102 Leoti No. 340 Lewis No. 220 Logan No. 264 McPherson No. 172 Narka No. 349 Ninnescah No. 2340 North Star No. 168 Norwich No. 319 Patmos No. 97 Roger E. Sherman No. 369 St. Francis No. 404 St. Thomas No. 306 Topeka No. 17 Unity No. 273 Wamego No. 75

Wichita Scott City Belleville Caney Dwight Douglass Great Bend Ft. Leavenworth lola Johnson Coffeyville Leoti Lewis Logan McPherson Narka Kingman Wichita Norwich El Dorado Kansas City St. Francis Colby Topeka Clearwater Wamego

CERTIFICATE OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE At District Schools (Numbers in parenthesis indicate total continuous years in attendance)

Topeka No. 17. Spring Hill No. 56. Active No. 158. Ottawa No. 18. Benedict No. 403. Neosho No. 27. Wichita No. 99. Johnson No. 441. Hancock No. 311. Chautauqa No. 355. Ridgeway No. 62. Erie No. 76. Cable No. 299. Gilead No. 144. Morton No. 258. Bestor G. Brown No. 433. Douglass No. 151.

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Old Mission No. 153. Napthali No. 310. Kincaid No. 338. Keystone No. 102. Albert Pike No. 303. North Star No. 168. Crescent No. 133. Anthem No. 284. Haysville No. 112. Alta Vista No. 357. McCracken No. 58. Overland Park No. 436. Delphian No. 44. Henri No. 190. Sincerity No. 214. St. Bernard No. 222. Solomon City No. 105. St. Francis No. 404. Hiawatha No. 35. Harmony No. 94. Parsons No. 117. Russell No. 177. EIDora No. 28. Fortitude No. 107. Winfield No. 110. Ninnescah No. 230. Enterprise No. 437. Dover No. 138. Lamed No. 167. Olathe No. 19. Ancient Form No. 34. Delaware No. 96. Cawker City No. 125.

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Following the presentation of awards, the Grand Chaplain gave a benediction and the Deputy Grand Master adjourned the luncheon at 1:00 pm. REFRESHMENT TO LABOR The M:.W:. Grand Lodge was called from Refreshment to Labor promptly at 1:15 P.M. and the reports of Committee Chairmen resumed. TELLERS APPOINTED M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Master, announced that the following had been appointed tellers with W:. Virgil R. Waggoner as Chairman. The Brothers assembled west of the Altar, were charged with their duties and received election materials for distribution. Clarence E. Kerns, Acacia Lodge No. 9. Sec'y. Don L. Dicks, Cyrus Lodge No. 288, AC VIM. Donald S. Nisbett, Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, Master. George W. Mole, Lawrence Lodge No. 6, Sec'y. Lloyd D. Crall, St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, AC XI. Dwight Burton, Hutchinson Lodge No. 445, AC X. Robert W. Clark, Siloam Lodge No. 225, Master. John B. Schlarb, Seabrook Lodge No. 385, Master. William D. Ringquist, Gypsum City Lodge No. 328, AC IX. Orville E. Morris, Emporia Lodge No. 12, AC V.

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Harrison K. Traul, Acacia Lodge No. 9. Robert E. Porter, Acacia Lodge No. 9. Larry R. Hamm, Acacia Lodge No. 9. Wayne H. Rollf, Palmyra Lodge No. 23, AC IV. O.B. Williams, Keystone Lodge No. 102, AC VI. Louis E. Kresin, Kaw Lodge No. 272, AC II. Calvin E. Bruns, Ashlar Lodge No. 344, DDGM #29. Virgil R. Waggoner, Topeka Lodge No. 17, Master. The ballots were distributed and when balloting was completed, the Tellers withdrew from the Grand Lodge room to tabulate the votes and prepare a report of the balloting. REPORT ON COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS W:. John A. Schowalter, Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To: The M:.W:. Grand Lodge o/A.F. & A.M. of Kansas The Committee on Public Schools is authorized and its responsibilities described in Section 2-I24C of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. This By-Law charges the committee to develop programs to support and strengthen the free public school system. Since its inception, this committee has developed a two-fold program of support for the public schools; namely, a statewide Scholarship Essay Contest for seniors in the Public High Schools of Kansas, and the promotion of American Heritageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Public Schools Month, it has been the goal of this committee to continue and improve upon this two-fold program. Choosing a topic for the Essay Contest is always a challenging job for this committee. This year's topic, "What Are the Responsibilities of Freedom", produced some very good essays from the high school seniors of Kansas. Participation was also increased this year with a record number of entries at the state level (84 girls and 54 boys). The committee surveyed the Lodges that had winners in the 1977 Essay Contest and had presented scholarship awards in their own communities for the first time. Most reported that the scholarship awards had been presented at the local high schools annual awards program and that this method of presenting the awards was highly successful. This year, for the first time, the two first place essays from the 1977 Contest were printed in the Kansas Mason. This was very helpful in publicizing the Essay Contest and giving the Brethren across the state a chance to see some of the fine work that our young people are turning out. Early in the year, the committee recognized the need to include the Kansas Area Vocational-Technical Schools on the list where scholarship awards could be used. This was recommended to the Grand Master and the Council of Administration and was subsequently approved for the 1978 Essay Contest. Funds were still very limited this year. Consequently, the scholarship awards had to be kept the same as they have been for several years: $800 for first place; $500 for second; $200 for third; and $50 for fourth place to each boy and girl winner. There were also three Honorable Mentions in each category that carried no monetary award. The recipients of the 1978-79 Essay Contest Awards are: First Place Second Place Third Place Fourth Place

GIRLS Donna Mynatt Pittsburg Lodge No. 187 Pittsburg Barbara J. Engle Valley Center Lodge No. 364 Wichita Lisa Valburg Denison Lodge No. 372 Holton Robbin Waldner Signal Lodge No. 141

BOYS Matthew S. Asher Meriden Lodge No. 236 Ozawkie Bill Jonas Eureka Lodge No. 88 Pleasanton Jed Wymore Corinthian No. 79 Burlingame Steve Fose Frontier Lodge No. 104

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Assisting the committee in judging the contest entries were: Floyd S. Ecord, Past Grand Master, of Burlington, Royal B. Brown of Leavenworth, and Conrad F. Johnson of Sabetha. American Heritage—Public Schools Month On January 31, 1979, with the Grand Master and Grand Secretary present, the Honorable John Carlan, Governor of Kansas, signed a proclamation declaring the month of February as American Heritage—Public Schools Month. Assessing and reporting on the results of this program are always difficult because they occur so close o Grand Lodge. Recommendations We recommend that next year's Public Schools Committee review American Heritage—Public Schools Month to see if this program can be improved. Any suggestions to this end, I am sure, would be appreciated. The committee feels that the Essay Contest Awards should be increased substantially to help compensate for the ever increasing costs of higher education and to make the contest more attractive to our young people. We, therefore, recommend that the scholarship awards for the 1979-80 Essay Contest be as follows: $1,000 for first place; $750 for second; $500 for third; $250 for fourth; and add $100 for fifth place to each boy and girl winner. Also, three Honorable Mentions, the same as this year. We feel that this increase is very necessary if interest in the Essay Contest is to continue to grow. Conclusion We wish to thank our Grand Master, M.'.W.-. Chester L. Gilbert for giving us this opportunity to serve the Craft, and for his continued support and wise council throughout the year, our thanks also go to Brothers Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, and David L. Recob, Assistant Grand Secretary and their staff for their assistance with the Essay Contest. We also gratefully acknowledge the assistance of ouressay contest judges. Finally, Brethren; to those of you whose Lodges participated in the Essay Contest and observed American Heritage—Public Schools Month we offer a hearty thanks for your efforts. To those who did not participate, may we recommend these programs to your Lodges for the coming year. The benefits your Lodge receives will be proportional to the effort you expend on them. Your support of your local Public Schools through these programs will greatly improve the image of Freemasonry in your community. Respectfully submitted, John A. Schpwalter, Chairman Jimmy D. King James R. Paulsen Roland B. Richmond C. Travis Spencer

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TOTAL YOUTH W: Arris M. Johnson, Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To: The M:. W:. Grand Lod^e of A.F. & A.M. of Kansa.i: The aim and purpose of this Total Youth Committee has been to work toward increasing harmony and strength among our three youth organizationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;DeMolay, Order of the Rainbow for Girls, and Job's Daughters. It is our hope that Kansas Masons will each year continually become more aware of these young men and women and what they are doing for their communities, their friends and peers, and in becoming better men and women because of their associations with these youth groups. This committee feels that the major future strength of Masonry and Mason-affiliated groups lies in these young people. The Grand Master has presented each of these groups with a monetary contribution from Grand Lodge, a gift which has been most appreciated on the part of these organizations. The Total Youth Committee recommends that the amount of support to these groups be increased from the present $1,000 to DeMolayand $300 each to Order of the Rainbow and Job's Daughters. We would like to suggest that Kansas Masons consider the amount of lOc per Mason per year to be divided among these groups, thereby allowing them to program more efficiently. This committee congratulates the leaders and officers of our three youth groups. We particularly salute P.G.M. Thomas Raum who is now Grand Master of the International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay. We also congratulate Brother David Stout who has completed his term as International Master Councilor, International Order of DeMolay with honor and prestige to himself and to Kansas Masons and has been appointed Grand Sentinel of the International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay. We urge that every Kansas Mason support our youth groups by attending their meetings. They will welcome you and you will feel more proud to be a Mason. Fraternally submitted. Arris M. Johnson, Chairman John E. Cunningham Durward C. Danielson John W. Willey III REPORT ON THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION W:. Richard D. Overton, Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To: The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kan-sas: The Committee on Masonic Education is pleased to submit a report of its activities for the past year. Midwest Conference on Masonic Education This conference was held in Dearborn, Michigan on May 4, Sand 6, 1978.The meeting was attended by R.-.W.-. Nolan Artz, D.G.M., Robert Jackson and Richard Overton, plus representatives from eleven other midwestern states. From the exchanging of ideas and the presentations given, our delegation learned that we, in Kansas, are far behind the others in the promotion of this program. From one end of the spectrum of having a salaried coordinator, through movies, manuals, slide presentations, area and local lodge education officers to the far end of just having duty-cards for officers, we could not compare. Our conclusion was "that we begin". Special Meetings Immediately after the Midwest Conference, invitations were mailed to twenty-five members of the fraternity inviting them to a Masonic Education planning session. The selection of these brethren was based on their past contributions and dedication to the fraternity. On Saturday, May 27, 1978, fourteen of those invited spent three hours and forty-five minutes exchanging ideas and selecting materials for future programs.

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"I think it should be mentioned that there is a great deal of concern that Masonic Education will trespass onto the teachings of the Ritual. This definitely is not the intent of the committee promoting education." However, it was the consensus of the majority, including several Grand Lodge Lecturers, that Masonic Education and Ritualistic explanation should go hand-in-hand. It was then agreed that the purpose of the Masonic Education Committee is to inform and educate the craft on matters and issues which they have been exposed to but are not familiar with and to prepare training methods for lodge management and program planning. A few suggested topics for special programs were: The Negro Mason in America; The History of Masonry in America; Who was Prince Hall?; Mormonism and Free Masonry; Who was Joseph Smith?. What was the Morgan Affair?; Interpretations of the Ritual; Masonry Under Two Flagsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Civil War; and others. After a great deal of discussion, the following programs were proposed: Wardens School I. Planning the Year We will examine all printed materials used in previousyearstoseeif they are applicable to our new programs. 2. Duties of the Master In this presentation we will try to cover such subjects as: being in charge, the lodge as a business, training your officers, delegating authority, promoting meetings, death in a Masonic family. 3. The Intender This is a program which was presented at the 1978 Midwest Masonic Education Conference which we think would be advantageous to our State. In concept, it is a refined implementation of the "Buddy System" for new members. It will be necessary to provide a new manual for this program. The minimum number of necessary copies is 2,000, of which 800 will be distributed to the wardens in September and October. In the final analysis, it was concluded that two different total programs should be designed for the Wardens Schools and that they should be alternated from year to year. Area Meetings I. It was strongly questioned whether ot not two area meetings can be enthusiastically presented on one day. 2. Area meetings could very possibly last four hours in order to cover the subject material and to include audience participation. 3. The area meeting is not directed to the new member or the wardens, but is for the benefit of all. Therefore, it is proposed that the subjects selected for presentation should be of a general and informative nature.

Program The most popular suggestion for the area meeting program was a four man panel discussion. The panel will be comprised of members of the Masonic Education program planning committee. The panel should be knowledgeable in the ritual, in the laws of the order, in the history and interpretation of the work, and in the general business operation of the lodge. It was also suggested that we might consider a point/counterpoint exchange on such subjects as "What does a man do with his religion when he comes into Masonry?"; "Are we fully maintaining our standards of virtue and morality?"; "Do we display the beauties of art, drama and science when presenting the ritual?". Other subjects which may be used are "Clarification of certain laws"; 20 minute Masonic films and current issues of the Grand Lodge which should be explained, i.e.. Masonic Home, Masonic Foundation, etc.

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District Deputy and Area Coordinator It was the consensus of this meeting that the District Deputy Grand Master no longer functions as he once did. Being a direct representative of the Grand Master, he should report to the Grand Lodge when any lodge is experiencing problems or difficulties. The Grand Lodge could then dispatch the necessary personnel to correct the situation, whether it be legal, ritual or of a Masonic Education nature. Therefore, some consideration should be given to updating and implementing the instructions for District Deputy. Procedure We did recognize that there would be some problems in presenting all of these programs in a professional manner due to the fact that a certain individual may not be able to attend all twelve area meetings. Therefore, we felt that rather than to build our program around one certain group, we would try to establish area education committees. This, of course, would be part of the ultimate design. There was also a unanimous proposal that all officers would receive a wallet size identification card affirming their office. On the back of the card would be a summary of the officers duties. Immediately after submitting a summation of the aforementioned meeting to Grand Lodge Representatives, the Grand Secretary communicated with us. He explained that sufficient funds were not available from the Committee budget to cover the printing of the new materials suggested. Planning of programs proceeded until July 1, 1978, at which time the chairman was required to suspend his participation in all programs. This was caused by a labor dispute in the company with which he is employed, lasting until November 15, 1978. R.-.W.-. Nolan Artz proceeded with planning the Wardens Schools and was able to secure Brother W. F. Balzerick as the key speaker. Brother Balzerick is retired from Beech Aircraft and is a member of Albert Pike Lodge. It is a recommendation from this committee that the budget for Masonic Education be increased to allow sufficient funding for future educational programs. The Committee wishes to express its appreciation to M..W.-. Chester L. Gilbert for the opportunity to serve the Craft this past year. Fraternally submitted, Richard D. Overton, Chairman W. Nolan Artz, D.G.M. Glenn E. Blackburn Claude Norris E. Eugene Puckett

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS M:.W:. John H. Murray, P.G.M., Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted; To: The M:.W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas During the past year charges against five brothers were acted upon by the committee as follows: FIRST Charge against a brother with violating his Masonic duty and conduct unbecoming a Mason in that he did commit murder in the second degree and was found guilty thereof. Trial was had before two members of the committee at which time the accused was not present but was represented by two brothers of his Lodge. The committee, after reviewing the transcript, found the accused guilty and assessed the penalty at expulsion, assessing the costs against the Lodge.

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SECOND The charge against the brother was violating his Masonic duty and conduct unbecoming a Mason in that he did commit adultery and did cohabit with the wife of a Master Mason. Trial was had before two members of the committee at which time the accused was present and represented by attorney. Transcript was reviewed by the committee, as well as depositions taken in civil action. The accused was found not guiilty with charges assessed against the Lodge. THIRD The charge was result of conviction of taking indecent liberties with child under sixteen years for which the accused was given a two year suspended sentence. After trial before two members of the committee and review of transcript by the committee, accused was found guilty with penalty assessed as reprimand, consideration being that of the advanced age of the accused. FOURTH This charge was result of plea of guilty of executing a scheme and artifice to defraud and obtain money and property by means of false and fraudulent pretenses, representations and promises. Trial was had and transcript reviewed by the committee, which found accused guilty with further finding that punishment be one year suspension with costs assessed to the Lodge. FIFTH This charge was result of conviction of the accused of an attempt to commit burglary. Trial was had with transcript reviewed by the committee, which resulted in majority of committee finding accused guilty of violating his Masonic duty and with conduct unbecoming a Mason and assessed costs to the Lodge, penalty expulsion. The members of the committee wish to thank the Grand Master for the privilege of serving the Grand Lodge in this important duty to the Grand Lodge, it is our wish, however, that our brothers so demean themselves that there be no need for charges to be filed. Respectfully submitted. John H. Murray, Chairman Owen E. Hodgson Floyd S. Ecord Merle D. Bradley William E. Bradford

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES The Grand Master asked that those who represented other Grand Jurisdictions to Kansas, to rise and remain standing while the Grand Secretary called the roll. He expressed appreciation for the faithful performance of their'duties and led the assembled brethren in giving them a hearty round of applause.

KANSAS DEMOLAY FOUNDATION M..W:. Thomas C. Raum, Jr., P.G.M.. was invited to speak for the Kansas DeMolay Foundation. M:.W:. Raum told of the plan for establishing a fund, the income from which, would be used to further organization and growth of DeMolay in Kansas. He. also, extended an invitation for all Master Masons to attend the annual communication to be held in Kansas City. Missouri on April 29 & 30 and May 1 & 2. 1979.

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COMMITTEE ON TEMPLE BUILDING AND REMODELING M:.W:. H. Jackson Slaton, P . C M , . Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To: The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. oj Kansas:

Article 2-124 D of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge provides that the Committee on Temple Building and Re-Modeling 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 the major re-modeling of existing buildings including the financing of such projects. The following projects have been approved by the Committee and have been approved by our Grand Master: 1.

Vesper Lodge # 136, Sedan, Kansas Approved sale of building and erect new Temple.

Lewis Lodge # 220. Lewis Kansas Approved erection of new Masonic Temple.

St. Bernard Lodge #222. Dodge City. Kansas Approved lease of property for the erection of a sign.

Lotus Lodge #286. Blue Mound, Kansas. Approved the purchase of second story Lodge Hall.

Prudence Lodge #100. Columbus. Kansas Approved construction of a new Masonic Temple.

Many building projects have been approved in previous years and are now in the process of completion, others have plans pending and are proceeding in an orderly manner. The.se will be approved and completed in due time. Cornerstone and Dedication ceremonies have been held and are reported in the Annual Proceedings. Most of our labors and actions have been accomplished by phone and correspondence. We are pleased to have served our Grand Master in this capacity. Fraternally. Frederick A. Turpen .lames E. Hanson Damon M. Grimes H. Jackson Staton. Chairman

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS M:.W:. Forrest D. Haggard. P.G.M.. Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was accepted and the recommendations therein adopted: To: The M:.H':. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: There has been extensive correspondence this year with other Grand Jurisdictions in regard to Fraternal Relations. Turmoil in world affairs leads to greater difficulties in eslabli.shini; ccmimunicalion and maintaining Fraternal Fellowship, we arc pleased to make the following report: This year, as in the past, we have several lodges concerned with Foreign visitors and relief to "brethren" from Grand .lurisdictions outside of North America. Thankfullv.

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- any have seen fit to contact our Grand .Secretary, who. in t u r n , has contacted your m Chairman. In some instances, the requests for relief were from those whose claimed Masonic affiliation could not be verified, or was from a nonrccogni/ed body. We are not the onl\ ones to fall into this trap. 1 noted that one of the appendant bodies took a holidav cruise and one of their major selling points was that they would all be in attendance at the Grand Lodge of Haiti. Fortunately for that body, the Grand Master did not see fit to pursue that item. The so called Grand l o d g e of Haiti has no Masonic affiliation with regular Freemasonry. Beware! You may make an error and turn down a worthy brother, or you may admit an irregular Mason. Use the book presented you bv the Grand Lodge and if still in doubt give the Grand Lodge Office a call. Wc will be in touch with voii. Request for funds from the Cdinniission on /ii/orniaiion for Rccofiniiion. Such a Commission, would serve a valuable purpose especially for those Grand .lurisdictions where these matters are. in reality, handled by the Grand Secretary or another brother, who has little lime for active correspondence or whose contacts with other Grand .lurisdictions may be limited. We need a clearing house for information concerning recognition. Such information would enable us to better make our own decisions. We need to remember I hat the decision making actually belongs to us and not to any "overheard" body of Past Grand Masters, especially those from other Grand .lurisdictions. AUSTRALIA: New South Wales: 1 he opening of the new Masonic Center. Svdney. is occurring at this verv date. 1 his is said to be the largest Masonic Center in the world and culminates years of dedication and activity. Our Australian Brethren are among the finest Freemasons in the world and we salute them and this achievement, and we therefore recommend that a formal letter of congratulations and commendation be drafted by our Cirand Master and forwarded to these Brethren. BFI.GIUM: We are glad to have healed the error of having had a Kansas brother appointed Grand Representative to two foreign Jurisdictions. And further to announce that W:. David L. Recob was appointed Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Belgium and that his patent has been received. W:. Brother Recob has been in regular correspondence with his Grand Lodge. We would ask that all our Grand Representatives ask the Grand Secretary for assistance in doing the same. BRAZIL: Grand Orient: We were requested, through the Grand Secretary's office to consider formal recognition of the Grand Orient of Brazil. 7 here are at least twenty-three "Cirand Lodges" in Brazil. We are in regular communication and exchange representatives with si.xteen (16) of these State Cirand Lodges. But because of the irregularities of the Grand Orient and because the other .State Grand Lodges of Brazil do not recognize it. we do not recommend anv action on this request. We recommend that the present status of non-recognition continue. BRAZIL: Guanabara: The Grand Secretary wrote and asked that 1 examine files concerning whether or not we recognized the Grand Lodge of Guanabara. Such recognition by the Cirand Lodge of Kansas was established before my becoming Chairman of this committee and is still in force. I can find no action of this Grand Lodge that denied or withdrew such recognition. We. therefore, recommend.lhat fraternal relations be re-established with the Grand Lodge of Ciuanabara and that a Grand Representative be exchanged as wc have previously done. ( N O T E : It seems that at some point, before my chairmanship, the Cirand Lodge of Guanabara was dropped from our Proceedings, due to the information that it had combined with the Cirand Lodge of Rio dc .lanerio. and that a Cirand Representative was then appointed to the Cirand Lodge of Rio de.lanerio). The Grand Lodge of Ciuanabara is not officially listed in our Proceedings, but wc do list it as recognized in the 1978 list of Lodges which wc distribute as a guide to recognition. This error should be healed.

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BRAZi!.: Rio de Janerio: Brother Carrol R. Dean is our Grand Representative to this foreign Grand l o d g e a n d is so listed in both the Proceedings and the I97X list of Recognized lodges. However, the listing by the Masonic Service Association does not have us as officially recognizing the Grand Lodge of Rio de .lancrio. M y study of the correspondence between the Grand .Secretarv and the former Chairman of this Cotninittce leads me to feel this has been a point of di.scussion for some years. It seems to be that, the Grand Lodge of Guanabara and the Grand Lodge of Rio de .lanerio were one and the same Grand Lodge. Thcyare now .separated. Howevcrthat may be. we recommend the establishment of recognition of the Ci rand Lodge of Rio de.lanerio. Since both R i o de .lanerio and Guanabara have been actually recognized by iJs for sc\eial years, this will be a matter of your acceptance of this report and the Cirand Secretary's correspondence and subsequent appointment by the Grand Master. BRAZIL: Crand Lodge o f Maranhao: In the Recognized List of Lodges we arc listed as having given full recognition to the Grand Lodge of Maranhao. The official listing put out by the Masonic Service Association has us listed as having recognized this Grand Lodge since before 1974. Since we have been in full communication with the Grand Lodge in previous years and since it is recognized by many other Grand Lodges with whom we arc presently in full Fialernal relationships and since I can find no action on the part of our Grand Lodge that ever withdrew such relationships, and since the present Grand Lodge of Maranhao of Brazil, as far as I can ascertain, is in full accord with our Constitution, regulations, and rules. We. iheieloie. recommend that we exchange representatives with thcGrand Lodge of Maranhao and that our Grand Secretary be instructed to initiate correspondence to fulfill such formal recognition. BRAZIL: Grande l.oja de Pernambuco: Whereas, the Grand Lodgeof Pernambuco of Brazil, formed in 19.12. is. as far as we can ascertain, in lull Masonic accord in matters of Constitution, rules and regulations with the (irand Lodge ol K:insas and Whereas, the Grand Lodge of Pernambuco. Brazil, has been investigated and officially recognized by sexeral (irand Lodges with whom we arcalready in Fraternal accord, and whom we recognize, and therefore, iherecould be l-iaternal accord and visitation between such bt>tlics. We. therefore, recommend that thcGrand Lodgeof Pernambuco. Brazil be granted full recognition by the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of A . F . & A . M . of Kansas, and that our Grand Secretary be instructed to begin correspondence relating to the exchange of Grand Representatives. CUBA: Ihc Cirand Secretary informs me that we are now receiving communications from the Cirand Lodge of Cuba: Ha\ana. Cuba, being mailed from Cuba and not from the U.S.A. and that we arc also receiving publications for the Grand Lodge of Cuba (in e.xile) being mailed from within the U.S.A. We will watch further developments.

HAiri: We were in correspondence with a Kansas Lodge about brethren from the "Grand Lodge of H a i t i " . We are not in accord with the Grand Lodge of Haiti. T h c y a r e not a regular Grand Lodge. It may well be that confusion here wascreated by a travel brochure produced by one of the appendant bodies that listed, among the attractions offered, a visit to and with the "Grand Lodge of Freemasons of H a i t i " . ISRALL: Freemasonry in Israel is very active. At present the Middle East conflict has not entered the realm of "Masonic Recognition" but pressures may come even in this area of our Fraternal Relationships. The Grand Master of Israel recently ruled that Grand Representatives term be limited to five years. Such a ruling would take the pressure off the

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Fraternal Relations committee to "produce" openings for appointments. The appointment of a Grand Representative seems to be one method whereby a Grand Master may reward good and faithful service without upsetting the balance of the work load of Grand Lodge Committees.

GRAND LODGE OF ITALY: We are glad to report that the Commission on Information of the Conference of Grand Masons in North America has reversed its decision about the Grand Orient of Italy and recommends that those who suspended Fraternal Relations now restore the same. Our Committee, as you recall from last year's report, resisted the efforts to suspend said Fraternal Relations in spiteof pressures by others upon us. We are glad to see our decision confirmed. LUXEMBOURG: A Communication was received from the Grand Senior Warden of Luxembourg, who is also the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas in Luxembourg. He extends his appreciation to W:.Bro. Bill Yotter, who is their Grand Representative to our Grand Lodge and appreciation for the KANSAS MASON. We note, with interest, that his local Lodge "Les En ans de la Concorde Fortifie" recently celebrated its 175th Anniversary and a special first daycover and stamp were issued in honor of the occasion by the Luxembourg Post. MEXICO: Orient Peninsular: The Grand Secretary has raised questions about this State Lodge of Mexico. No reply was given to any of my correspondence and, although, we are listed as officially recognizing them, it would seem that such "recognition" was never confirmed. We will continue efforts to keep in touch and may bring in a recommendation next Annual Communication. We extend our appreciation to our Grand Master: M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert, for his cooperation and understanding of the scope of the Craft as being world wide. We appreciate R:.W:. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., for his work inforwardingcorrespondence tous.and to W:. Dave Recob for his work oftranslating and communication in our behalf. We are grateful to the Craft in general for their travel and visitation at home, as well as abroad, and we give special recognition to Brother Baird C. Strainfor his hours of work as our translator. It has been a pleasure to serve the Grand Lodge. M:.W:.G:.M:. I move the acceptance of this report and the adoption of the recommendations contained therein. Respectfully submitted by, M:.W:. Forrest D. Haggard, Chairman and the Committee: M:.W:. Ben W. Graybill, Member W:. Gerald L. Anderson, Member

COMMITTEE ON CHURCH-LODGE RELATIONS W:. Andrew E. Olson, Chairman, 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 Church Lodge Relations, after reviewing the reports for the past several years submits the following report. The committee in the past has offered several very good recommendations, some of which have been used. We offer the following recommendations for your consideration.:

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I: That every lodge be requested to observe some kind of public St. Johns Day servi'ce. This is an opportunity for all masons to observe a church service and to display the relationship of the Lodge and the church. 2: That the ritualistic committee consider developing a funeral service which is especially designed to be used either in the funeral home the evening before the service or in the funeral home or church the day of the funeral, thus reducing the number of services at the grave-side or shortening the committal time due to bad weather. 3: That every lodge be sure, each year, that the Masonic Funeral Brouchures are in the hand of every clergyman in their jurisdiction as well as in all funeral homes. The lodge Chaplain should be responsible for this. 4: That the age old problem of the organized churches being critical of the Masonic Bodies is still with us. As our modern society requires more of the time of all of us, many churchmen consider that the lodge consumes time of its members which should be directed to the Church. They consider the lodge as a competitor and that many members make the lodge their church. It is unfortunate that this opinion exists. Masonry should prepare men to be active in the Church. Masonry is religious, but it is not a religion, therefore the lodge should never be a substitute for the church, rather,, it should compliment the church. One of our first statements on our first entrance into the lodge room is to confirm our belief in God. We do believe in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Men. The belief of the supremency of God in our lives go back, as Masons, to the early Temple Builders who supplied the foundation of Masonry. One of their requirements was a belief in God as Supreme in their lives. With this background, every Mason should assume hisresponsibility tohisChurch.justas wellastohis Lodge. It has been written that a good Church Member should be a better Mason and that a good Mason should be a better Church member. The responsibility is ours to help dispense with the idea that Masonry is replacing the Church in the Lives of its members. Regular church attendance by Masons is the best way to help dispense with this idea. Most Worshipful Sir, Your Committee on Church Lodge Relations desire to thank you for the privilege of serving on your committee, and serving the Grand Lodge in this capacity. Respectfully Submitted Andrew E. Olson, Chairman W. Aubrey Rollins Gene L. Hager TELLERS REPORT W:. Virgil R. Waggoner, Chairman, on request from Grand Master Gilbert, approached the Alter with his committee and reported the results of the balloting as follows: 1979-1980 OfTicers W. Nolan Artz F. Warren Starns Ben B. Boyles

Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden

Robert G. Jackson

Grand Junior Warden

William E. Montgomery Albert O. Arnold, jr.

Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary

Each of the elected oflicers accepted with expressions of gratitude and thanks. The Grand Master dismissed the Tellers with appreciation for a job well done. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THIRD DEGREE The Brethren were given freedom of the Grand Lodge while the Degree Team from Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kansas City, Kansas, prepared to exemplify the Second Section, Third Degree, on special request of the Grand Master, at 3:00 P.M.

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Business of the Grand Lodge was temporarily suspe nded at 3:00 P.M ., and the Degree Team from Wya ndotte Lodge No . 3, Kansas City, Kansa s, exemplified the Second Section of the Third Degree for the enlightenment and entertainment of the assembled brethren . The work was done in a highly proficient manner and wa s enjoyed by all . LABOR TO REFRES HMENT

The Grand Lodge was called from Labor to Refres hment at 4:30 P. M ., 9 March 1979, to resume labor a t 8:30 A .M ., 10 March 1979. ALL MASONIC BANQ UET

The All Masonic Banquet was held in the Municipal Auditorium dining hall at 6:30 P. M. , Friday evening, 9 March 1979. W:. Conrad F. J o hnson. Grand Chaplain gave the opening Prayer at the request of the Grand Master. After a delicious dinner, the Grand Master made the following awards:

CHESTER L GILBERT TROPHY :

Presented to Brother Jerry Van Allen of Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417. This is a new Trophy originated by M :. W: . Chester L. Gilbert , in his Grand Master Address.

OUTSTANDING LODGE OFFI CE R:

Presented to Worshipful Brothers Clifford G . Beyer of Unity Lodge No. 273 and to Steven Molstad of SI. Thomas Lodge No. 306, for their service to their Lodges and to Kansas Masonry.

OUTSTAN DING MASONIC SERVICE:

Presented to Worshipful Brother Harold F . Sievers, Antiquity Lodge No . 280, for his work as Director of Rock Springs 4-H Foundation Ranch near Junction City and for his service to Kansas Masonry.

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD: Presented as a Joint Award this year to Brother and Mrs. Cecil Wilkinson . Black Diamond Lodge No . 274. for their support of several college scholarships. and other contributions to education and to Kansas Masonry.

A very special treat for the Grand Master was the visit of his two former first grade teachers from the country school he attended as a boy. then located at 29th and Topeka streets in Topeka. Escorted to his side at the speakers table were Gladys and Garland Norris Peterson. identical twin sisters. Gladys was his teacher and Garland was his principal and substitute teacher. Gladys Norris Peterson now lives in Hays with her husband Raymond. Raymond is the brother of deceased Freeman Peterson who was the husband of Garland Norris Peterson. She now resides in Protection. The Grand Master was obviously proud to introduce these two love ly ladies to the audience . After reminiscencing with them of his childhood school activities . they were returned to their chairs. escorted by the Grand Seni0r Deacon amid a round of warm applause .

A closing prayer was given by the Gra nd Chaplain at th e conclusion of the dinner hour. The Grand Master then invited the audience to accompany him to the main level of the audi torium where special entertai nmen t was provided by the Girard High School Stage Show "THE REFLECTIONS" . "TH E REFLECTIONS" are a group of thirty studen ts under the direction of Miss Janis DeChicchio . Music teacher at Girard High Schoo L The Group has many credits to their talents. a mong which is a special appearance at the War Memorial Auditorium in San Francisco before 10.000 persons who gave them standing ova ti o ns. Other credits include performances of "South Pacific" and "Oklahoma". All who listened to the program agreed that the group was indeed good and gave them a warm ovation. Punch and snacks were served at a reception following the entertainment.

REFRESHMENT TO LABOR The Grand Lodge was called to order at8:30 A. M .â&#x20AC;˘ Saturday. 10 March 1979. resuming labor on the Third Degree and continuing with Committee Reports .

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COMMITTKE ON RITUALISTIC WORK M:.W:. J. Fred Williamson, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: A meeting of the Ritualistic Committee was held August 11, 1978, in Salina, Kansas. The purpose of this meeting was to develop the format for the 1979 District Meetings and to assign Lecturers to the various Districts. A meeting of the Ritualistic Committee and the Lecturers, and also the Assistant Lecturers was held August 12, 1978, in Salina Lodge No. 60. The entire day was spent carefully covering the district meeting format so that all of the Lecturers and Committee were in full accord. The District Deputies and Lecturers are to be commended forthefinejobthat they have done under the most adverse conditions. The work of recopying the extended ritual has been completed. This has been done with the assistance of the Grand Secretary and the Assistant Grand Secretary, and has been a tremendous job. The new copy has been proof-read by the members of the Ritualistic Committee and the Grand Lecturer staff, and to the best of our collective knowledge it is accurate, so with the adoption of this report, this Ritual will become the official Ritual of this Grand Lodge and the old copy of the Ritual will be retired to the archives. Because of the horrible weather this past winter, the schedules of the district meetings was in chaos constantly, and many Lodges lost perfect attendance records of many years standing, because of the weather. In view of this, our Grand Master made a ruling that all Lodges who received a Perfect Attendance at last years schools would likewise receive a Perfect Attendance at this years schools, so that the Lodges could keep their perfect attendance ratings intact. This Committee is charged with preserving the integrity of the Ritual which we have done to the best of our ability. We thank the Grand Master for allowing us to serve in this capacity. Fraternally Submitted, J. Fred Williamson, Chairman Woodrow W. Coleman Jack Stairrett Horace Kreeger John E. Stover C. Travis Spencer

OPERATION "KAN" W:. Glenn L. Knapp, Chairman, gave the following report which, on his motion, was adopted; To: The M:.W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Much publicity has been given to this program this year. Several people have been helped and yet, many of our brothers have never heard of it. A news release from The Menninger Foundation dated July 7, 1978 in regard to a conference on rehabilitation carried the following statement. As an outgrowth of the White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals, professionals have come to the realization that a major problem exists. The problem, Folsom says is, "Professionals are not getting together! The physical medicine people have said to me, 'Our job is 95% physical and we really are not interested in all this psychology.' At the same time psychiatrists are not fully aware that other fields exist in the world of rehabilitation, a world that is just outside their door or as close as the telephone. They don't know how to make contact with this world of rehabilitation."

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James C. Folsom, M.D. director of the Institute for the Crippled and Disabledâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rehabilitation and Research Center, New York, NY, is conference director. This conference was held in Topeka, Kansas on October 5-7, 1978, Sponsored by The Menninger Foundation. There is also a communication gap among the Breathern. We are often reluctant to step forward and give of ourselves to those who are in need. OPERATION "KAN" helps prevent the communication gap between a newly made amputee and their family. It is our duty and privilege as promoters of Brotherly Love to step forward and help those people through our program, OPERATION "KAN". Glenn L. Knapp. Chairman W i l l i a m J. Coiner

ASSOCIATE GRAND GUARDIAN JOB'S DAUGHTERS W:. Walter M. Bird, Roger E. Sherman Lodge No. 369, asked for and was extended recognition by the Grand East, and proceeded with the following statement: "M:.W:. Grand Master, we have three youth organizations in our midst. Rainbow for Girls; DeMolay; and Job's Daughters. I am here today, speaking on behalf of Job's Daughters, because I am involved with that organization. Job's Daughters is the only youth order that requires masonic relationship to a mason before a Girl can join the order. We need new memberships, and we request the help of our Lodges and Eastern Stars. Our membership is declining, similar to our own masonic membership. Through our youth orders we have a good potential for our adult organizations. I have been honored to serve Kansas and the International Order of Job's Daughters as the Associate Grand Guardian, and I'd like to relay some information about the order. I suggest that Masons who have female relatives that live in a city which has a Bethel of Job's Daughters, be encouraged to become a member. lalsoproposethat members of our Lodges serve in Bethels in their communities, as I am sure they would enjoy working with these young people. M:.W:. Grand Master, I thank-you for this opportunity to express my thoughts on this order on behalf of the Job's Daughters of Kansas".

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ANNUAL REPORT 1979 To The M:. W:. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M.

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Masonic Service Association of the United States, working with patients at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Topeka, Ks. is pleased to make this report of 1978. We visited 214 Masonic Brethren of which 174 were discharged, 11 died, and 29 are still in the hospital. One hundred ninety-five of these were from kansas, 92 were from Topeka Masonic Lodges, 18 were from 10 other states. We participated in all activities of the hospital including two Monte Carlo nights for the open wards and two carnivals for the closed wards. We furnished prizes and gifts for all events, January 7, the Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. January 16 we furnished flowers for hanging baskets for Building 6. February 4, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. February 15, escorted Camp Fire Girls for Valentine Party for patients in Building 9. February 21, we attended VAVS meeting. March 4, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. March 9 we were asked to furnish transportation to patient who was being transferred to a nursing home. March 19, 20, and 21, I attended Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas at Saline. April I, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. April 19,1 escorted patient from nursing home to hospital for treatment and back to nursing home. April 21 at carnival at VA Medical Center our booth served candy bars and apples to 400 patients. May 4,1 escorted outpatient from nursing home to hospital for treatment and back to nursing

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home. May 6. Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. May 10, Chester L. Gilbert, Grand Master, made his official visit to the V.A. Medical Center. He was accompanied by 10 distinguished Masons. May 15, I escorted patient on shopping tour. May 18, I escorted out-patient from nursing home to VA Medical Center for treatment and back to nursing home. June 2, I escorted patient to look for a nursing nursing home. June 3, we had ice cream social for patients in Buildings 6 and 9â&#x20AC;&#x201D;served 234 patients. July I, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. July 6 the VA Medical Center greenhouse and open house, and the Masonic Service Association served punch and cookies. July 29, I escorted patient to see his father who was in a nursing home. August 5, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. August 12,1 escorted patient to visit his father in nursing home. September 2, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patient in Building 3. September 6, we served ice cream to patients in Building 6. September 27, we attended the VAVS meeting. October 7, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. October 17, I escorted patient to shopping center. October 20 was the VA carnival. Our booth served popcorn to 400 patients. October 27,1 escorted patient to State Hospital and return to VA Medical Center. November 4, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patients in Building 3. November 6, I escorted patient to shopping center. November 7, I escorted patient to be interviewed about a job. November 10,1 escorted patient seeking employment. December I, I escorted patient to Building 9 for picture show. December 8, I escorted two patients to shopping center. December 9, I escorted patient to St. Francis Hospital and return. December 10,1 escorted patient to St. Francis Hospital and return. December 13 was the VAVS meeting. December 14, I escorted patient to State Hospital and return. December 16, Square and Compass Club served coffee and cookies to patient in Building 3. During Christmas week each Mason received a coupon book good for $2.00. The Masonic Service Association is grateful to the Grand Lodge, Topeka Lodge 17, Orient Lodge 51, Siloam Lodge 225, Square and Compass Club for their participation in financing our project. We have 10 active regularly scheduled volunteers and 12 part time volunteers. Harley Henry, Sr., Field Agenl MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ANNUAL REPORT, 1979 To The M:. W:. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: This is not a'detailed statistical report, however, this past year there have been four Masonic Brethren visiting patients and residents and also contributing escort service. According to the VA Chief of Voluntary Service we worked 1800 hours the year of 1978. We should say something about escort service. Two brethren have worked two or more days each week, delivering orders for prescriptions to the hospital pharmacy, specimens to laboratories, escorting wheelchair and stretcher patients to and from their respective wards to testing laboratories and therapy treatment stations. Escorting patients affords a person-to-person relationship. Through visitation we have an opportunity to bring patients some diversion from their ills. Doctors tell us, "if a patient gets a laugh or two he is brought nearer to good health". Then too there is the patient who is alone in the world, that is to say he does not have family and sometimes there is a patient near the end of a terminal illnessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;these need special kind of nurture and consideration. There are times when one shakes hands and the patient is reluctant to release one's hand. It is times like this that words of comfort and cheer, yes and a little prayer brings strength and relief We thank our Grand Master for his visit to the VAat Leavenworth, for the approval of $35.00 for watermelon feed at the V.A. and $50.00 for canteen booklets dstributed to Masonic Brethern in the hospital at Christmas Time. Thank you Grand Lodge Brethern all. Respectfully and Fraternally, Alvin K. Banman, Field Ageni Masonic Service Leavenworth V.A.M. Center

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COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS M:.W:. William F. Mcintosh, P.G.M., Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To: The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: This is my first report to this august body as Chairman of the Grand Lodge Publications Committee. I suppose the onus of being Chairman of this committee is being editor of The Kansas Mason, and my report will follow those lines. As I see it, there is both the good and bad to report. So, first off, let's get done with the bad. Costs, you know, are soaring. This has necessitated using a cheaper grade of newsprint. I've heard some murmurings about this, but feeling economy is our watchword, we will continue to use this particular grade of paper. Then the meteoric rise in mailing costs bring constant pressures to bear on our budget which, incidentally, was exceeded this year by some $3400. These expenses, however, take into consideration that we did put out an eight-page edition. Money will remain a dark spectrum over our publication for years to come I presume, but compared with a per member cost annually of about 40 cents per year, I don't think the Masons of Kansas are getting euchred in this publication. One more sad note to relate is the lack of material coming from the, grass-roots for publication. There are a few reliable and steady correspondents who keep up a flow of material, but we need more of them. So far I've used about everything that was sent to me from constitutent lodges. As the old saying goes, "If you want to see your name in print do something." To which I can add only one observation. . . .be sure and send that "do something" story to me. 1 can almost guarantee publication. Now for some happy gleanings. We did publish six issues this past year and one of them was a real humdinger, if 1 do have to say so myself. We had an eight page issue in Octobei extolling the interest in and the happy reminiscing over the All-Masonic Weekend held over Labor Day weekend at Rock Springs. Another joyous prospect to report is the faithful work of O. D. Smith who performs admirably as my good right arm, and 1 take this moment to render him the public acclaim that is his due. The Kansas Mason is not only the voice of Freemasonry in Kansas, it is the official organ of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas. In this light it should properly dissiminate official information about and from our Grand Lodge. More than this, it is also an organ for education in Masonry for the brotherhood. Tome this is the one salient feature in the justification of the existence of the Kansas Mason. A flat side of Masonry that I see is the woeful lack of Masonic education in our constituent lodges. It is my hope our newspaper will create more of an impact on the craft in the future. It is my desire and philosophy to have The Kansas Mason educate as well as to inform. Let me close by paying homage to our former editor and now editor emeritus, Ben W. Graybill. He was editor for seven crucial years and we acknowledge a debt of gratitude to him. Finally, I thank our Grand Master Chester L. Gilbert for the opportunity to remain active with the craft I love so well, and to do a task I find most pleasing and altogether rewarding. William F. Mcintosh Chairman Oscar D. Smith

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COMMITTEE ON FINANCE M:.W:. Ralph D. Walker, P.G.M., Chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To: The M:.W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: In accordance with By-Law 2-118 of the Constitution and By-Laws of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masonsof Kansas, your Finance Committee has engaged the accounting firm of "Farmis"to officially audit the books and make the necessary inspection of investments and properties. Their report appears elsewhere in these proceedings and is an addendum to this report. This committee has reviewed, monthly, the income and expenses of this M:.W:. Grand Lodge and have found them to have been in accordance with our laws. Again this Committee commends the M:.W:. Grand Master and the Council of Administration for the frugal manner in which Grand Lodge funds have been handled. You are undoubtly aware that even though a per-capita tax increase was approved at our last annual communication, none of the funds were available until January 1, 1979. Therefore, the maximum amount that could have been budgeted for fiscal year 1978 would have been 1/12 or 8 cents of the $1.00 increase. This committee has met with incoming Council of Administration and the Grand Secretary and presents the following budget for your consideration. The Committee on Finance greatly appreciates the opportunity to serve our M:.W:, Grand Master and this M:.W:. Grand Lodge. Respectfully, Ben B. Boyles O.D. Mack Melvin M. Heidcman C M . Geis Ralph D. Walker (Chairman)

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5180 Comm. Trial & Punishment 5190 Geo. Washington Memorial 5200 Masonic Service Assoc. Dues 5210 Print Annual Proceedings 5220 Grand Officer's Travel 52.10 Print Ks. Laws of Masonry 5240 Library Expense 5250 .Stationery Printing & Supplies 5260 Gr. Master's Auto Expense 5270 Postage and Express 5280 Distribution. List of Lodges 5290 Parking 5.100 Blue Cross/Blue Shield 5.110 Print & mail Kansas Mason 5.120 Computer Expense 5.1.10 Miscellaneous 6600 Equipment Repairs 7600 Building Repair & Upkeep 8100 Insurance 8.150 Accounting Service & Audit 8840 Real Estate Taxes 8910 Electricity 8920 Heating 89.10 Telephone 8940 Water 8970 Janitor Service 96.10 Depreciation

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MOTION TO CHANGE BY-LAWS W:. Clarence W. Sills. Ben Hur Lodge No. 322, proposed amendment to the following By-Laws: with appropriate second: (Page 78). 4-133. Balloting on Two or More Petitions.-: Last line. Strike the word two-third" and substitute the word "one-third". Reason: To make the paragraph workable. (Motion approved by 2/3 vote). (Page 38). 2-130. Masonic Districts and District Deputy Grand Masters.-: Last line. Strike the words "and a resident of his District". Reason: To permit the Grand Master to appoint a District Deputy Grand Master to a District without being a resident of that District. (Motion defeated by more than 2/3 vote). MOTION TO CHANGE CONSTITUTION W:. Roger S. Seigel, Old Mission Lodge No. 153. proposed amendment to the Constitution as follows: second by M:.W:. Ben W. Graybill: (Page 12). Art V - Sec. 1. Grand Lodge-Membership.-: Line three, insert immediately after Third, "Lodge Secretaries after serving as such for five consecutive years"; then continue same wording to the end of the paragraph. (Motion approved by more than 2/3 vote. To be ratified by Lodges and reported at the 1980 annual communication). COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U.D. W:. Lloyd D. Williams, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted. To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kama.s: In accordance with Section 8. Article IX of the Constitution and By-Laws of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M., there were a total of two consolidations in 1978.

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On November I, 1978 M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert issued an edict consolidating Coats Lodge #394, at Coats, with Kilwinning Lodge #265, at Pratt, to be known as Kilwinning Lodge #265. On December 15, 1978 M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert issued an edict consolidating Occidental Lodge #207, at Alton, with Saqui Lodge #160. at Osborne, to be known as Saqui Lodge #160. There are 395 Lodges on the active rolls of the Grand Lodge as of December 31, 1978. The Committee wishes to thank our M:.W:. Grand Master for giving us the opportunity to serve the Grand Lodge on this Committee this past year. Fraternally submitted, Lloyd. D. Williams, Chairman Larry E. Swanson Marvin D. Flinn Hurlbut K. Graves Benny L. Holloway

JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE M:.W:. Arthur C. Hodgson, P.G.M., Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motions, was acted on by sections and then at the conclusion, adopted as a whole as amended: To: The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: INTRODUCTION It is always a pleasure to work in the vineyards of Masonry and the members of the Committee on .lurisprudence have not only enjoyed working with our Grand Master but we have appreciated the opportunity to be of some service to our Grand Lodge. We wish to commend our Grand Master for his dedicated service. His year as Grand Master has exemplified courtesy, kindness.and thoughtfulness to others. Our Grand Master has been pleasant and cooperative to work with and our relationship with the Grand Master has been excellent. FUNCTIONING OF THE COMMITTEE Questions normally come from the Grand Master or the Grand .Secretary. These questions might come from other Grand Lodge Officers and sometimes from constituent lodges. The chairman prefers and believes it results in better relationship if questions on interpretation of the law comes through the Grand Master. He may want to make rulings without the necessity of consulting the Committee on .Jurisprudence. It sometimes happens that factual situations ari.se which are not plainly covered by our Constitution or By-laws and in such a ca.se. one may want to refer to "Masonic Usage" or. for that matter, the Grand Master may "touch ba.se" with the committee just to see if his thinking is straight. Some requests for an opinion may be oral on the telephone but most will be answered by a written opinion, which is circulated to all members of the committee for their comment in the event they may have different opinions. While there are several ways this matter could be handled, the giving of an opinion promptly and then soliciting ideas from other members of the committee, if they want to elaborate or disagree, .seems to work satisfactorily and expeditiously. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION The Chairman of the committee has been receiving minutes from the Council of Administration meetings and while there is no requirement of such in the constitution or By-laws, this does keep the committee up to date on what is being done. We recommend the adoption of the Report of the Secretary of the Council of Administration. (APPROVED)

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RULINGS Our Grand Master in his address listed four specific rulings. In our opinion, our Grand Master ruled correctly and we recommend approval of these rulings. (APPROVED) BY-I.AW CHANCES I Chapter 2. Article IV of our By-laws has to do with retirement benefits and our Grand Master has recommended that the entire article be terminated. Retirement benefits as they have been handled have not been funded but have been taken from current operating expense. The committee believes that the Grand Master is correct and that By-laws 2-401; 2-402: 2-40.1; 2-404; and 2-405 be repealed. The repeal of the above sections, being the entire Article IV of Chapter Two. will not affect those who were in the employment of Grand Lodge before April lOth. l97S.lmove the adoption of the above recommendation. (Approved) II Our Grand Master has recommended the amendment of By-law 2-506 as follows: 2-506. Laws of Masonry to Candidate - Each Candidate at the Comunication in which he is raised to the Degree of Master Mason may purchase a copy of the Masonic Laws. I move that By-law 2-596 be amended to read as set out above. (Approved) III Our Grand Master has recommended a change in By-law 4-.10I by which he suggests that a petitioner for the mysteriesof Masonry shall pay a fee of $65.00. This would involve only the first sentence of By-la w 4-.101. a change from $50.00 to read $65.00. The rest of the By-law to be retained as presently written. I move the adoption of this portion of the report to amend By-law 4-.TOI. (Motion was defeated.) CONCLUSION Each Brother and each Officer of a Lodge will be a better Mason for the reading of the laws of Masonry. Particularly do we commend to the Worshipful Masters By-law .1-612 which provides for the reading of the Constitution and By-laws of Grand Lodge annually. To our Grand Master we extend our congratulations and our warmest appreciation for his dedicated leadership. We know that the termination of his year as Grand Master will terminate only one phase of his life, and that he will continue to work for the good of Masonry. Respectfully submitted. Robert D. Caplinger Robert H. Arnold Addison Irby James W. Robbins

Arthur C. Hodgson Chairman of Jurisprudence

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE W:. Clarence E. Kerns. Chairman, subinitted the following report which on his motion, was adopted. To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Correspondence is happy to present its report, briefing the activities of 65 Sister Grand Jurisdictions. A special effort on the part of Grand Secretary Albert O. Arnold Jr. has made it possible for us to report on more up-to-date publications than heretofore. Of the 65 covered. 17 are dated 1978, and with ten exceptions all others are 1977. The year above each report is the year it was published, thus at least a part, and sometimes all, of the activities covered occurred during the preceding year. Loss in Membership Is Slowed While of the 65 reports reviewed only four showed gains in membership, in a majority of Jurisdictions the loss was less than the year previous. Various methods are being used to stimulate interest and improve attendance. Several Jurisdictions have established Speaker Bureaus which will provide interesting and informative speakers either for family get-togethers, orjust a Stated Communication, Iowa has a Bureau of 70 members scattered throughout the State. No lodge needs content itself with meeting, reading minutes, paying bills, and closing. Tennessee which this year suffered a small loss for the first time in 36 years, has an educational chairman and three lecturers, each of whom receive a salary of $11,500 plus an expense account of $4,000. Letters by Grand Masters Effective Suspensions for non-payment-of-dues continues to be a heavy drain, totaling 37,482 for all Jurisdictions (33.941 in the U.S.). but some effective steps are being taken. In Florida a letter by the Grand Master to those about to be suspended reduced the losses by 205 over the previous year. In another State 154 lodges that provided the Grand Master with names to that a letter could be sent, suspended 325. An almost equal numberof lodges that failed to supply their lists, suspended 721. In yet another Jurisdiction a personal letter from the Grand Master to 130 members about to be suspended, saved 53. In at least two Grand Jurisdictions a member cannot be suspended for NPD until a committee of three has visited him and reported back to the lodge. A Need to Stimulate Lodge Attendance It goes without saying that few members who attend lodge, even occasionally, are ever suspended for NPD. And subordinate lodges can find ways to stimulate attendance and interest. One in a neighboring Jurisdiction issues a special invitation to each of its members to attend the Stated Communication for the month in which he was raised, terming it a special anniversary celebration. Those who can attend are invited to make brief talks about their activities. Those living at a distance are invited to send letters, to be read in the lodge on that special night. Community Activities Urged Many Grand Masters are urging subordinate lodges to make themselves better known by taking an active part in civic and community affairs. One Grand Lodge by-law was amended to allow lodges to contribute to any charity recognized by IRS as deductible. Too many solid citizens in every community know only vaguely what a Masonic lodge is, or why it exists. Said Grand Master Leslie Chamberlain, up in Manitoba, "Officers need not expect a lodge to be a vital community force without planning and effort, nor should Past Masters expect a lodge to be effective without their guidance and support. Very few things just happen. Someone has to make them happen. A lodge is no exception."

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Maryland's Grand Master, Roy H. Stetler Jr., left word for thought in his statement, "Freemasonry is what Freemasons are, nothing more nor less. Let us allow our light to shine." Texas' Past Grand Master E. Bruce Brannon, eloquent speaker and eminent Masonic scholar, reflecting on our decline in membership, says, "Let us turn our eyes inward and make a careful examination of our influence. Ismy life the true example of what a genuine member of the Craft should present? Is my life different because I have followed the simple philosophy of Freemasonry? Is my life different because I am a Mason? Does my neighbor who lives next door see the outgoing person Masonry should create in me?" Put more bluntly, is my son or grandson,orthe boy nextdoorwhoknows I'ma Mason going to be favorably impressed when he observes that I'm more dedicated to my bowling team, to my bridge club, and to the game on TV thar> I am to my lodge. Observing that I seldom attend, is he ever going to think seriously about becoming a Mason? Ralph Waldo Emerson, nearly 100 years ago, said, "All children have one thing in common. They close their ears to advice, but open their eyes to example." Miscellaneous Odds and Ends The work of the Correspondence Committee, though time consuming, is most interesting and extremely educational. The principles and ideals of Masonry are so universal, yet the differences in minor details are intriguing. Courtesy services of all kinds running extremely high because of so many Northern sojourners, EA's and EC's in Florida may obtain demits so as to petition other lodges for advancement with less loss of time. . .Proposal to adopt a cipher was rejected. In Virginia a candidate for advancement, after examination in open lodge, is balloted on twice, once as to his proficiency, and again on his moral fitness to advance. Miscellany: In New Zealand young men and women are now permitted to see the inside of a lodge room, but the privilege "must be exercised with discretion.". . .In New Hampshire the Grand Master directs that members attending Scottish Rite, York Rite, or the Shrine, be required to show a paid-up blue Lodge card before being admitted. . .Thirty-three States require proficiency in the third degree; five do not elect for all three degrees on one ballot. . .Pennsylvania asks for no courtesy work, and provides none. . .California does no courtesy work for a civilian who is a resident of the State.. .In Texas the display of any type of Masonic emblem on car windows or bumpers is frowned upon.. .Out of State visitors are warmly welcomed in California lodges, but notices of meetings do not appear in newspapers. This Committee is deeply indebted to three individuals who are more adept in foreign languages (perhaps in English too) than are we, otherwise three of our reviews could have not appeared. We are grateful to Biard Strain,of Topeka for his knowledge of Spanish; to Joe Hillebrand. of Lawrence, for his German, and to Professor Nicholas Willems of the University of Kansas School of Engineering for coming to our rescue with the Netherlands report. Clarence E. Kerns Thos. C. Ryther. Chairman

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SUMMARY OF MEMBERSHIP (Dual members omitted from totals wherever separation was possible) Grand

Jurisdiction Alberta Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Dist. of Columbia Florida Georgia Germany Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Japan Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Manitoba Maryland Mexico Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Netherlands Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New jersey New Mexico New South Wales New York New Zealand North Carohna North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Pennsylvania Philippines Prince Edward Is Puerto Rico Queensland Rhode Island Saskatchewan Scotland

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508 600 99 2,744 2.443

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ALBERTA—1978 Kenneth Lordcrocl<et, Melvin Pevey Dunford. Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—168 Members—18,739 Loss—191 The 73rd Annual Communication was held in Edmonton, Province ot AlBeria, june i 1978. with 116 Lodges represented and 12 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Four Canadian and a similar number of U.S. Grand Jurisdictions were officially represented. A special Communication was called in the city of Medicine Hat on Nov. 2, 1977 for the purpose of laying a corner stone for the Masonic Temple. A three day Masonic Workshop was held in April at Banff, with the registration being held to 550. Indiana's Grand Master, Dwight L. Smith, was one of the speakers. The Finance Committee found it necessary to transfer $10,000 from the Relief Fund to the General Fund, to meet current obligations, and stated that the proposed budget of $118,750.00 would require a per capita assessment of $7.54. It was further stated that annual membership dues, averaging $21.31, was much lower than that charged by any other society or service club. The Benevolence Committee dispensed $5,640.32 in behalf of eight Masonic widows, one daughter, and three brethren, and voted to transfer $125,000.00 to its Capital Fund. Hereafter the Grand Lodge Budget will be prepared in advance and sent to each Lodge in connection with the Grand Lodge Communication notice, so that it can be discussed by each Lodge. The Higher Education Bursary Committee awarded six undergraduate Bursaries of $600.00 each and 30 at $700.00 each, and expressed appreciation for a 25% increase in donations to its fund, for a total of $20,319.00. In spite of strong opposition to a $3500.00 item in the General Budget to cover the expense of Grand Lodge Officers' wives attending the Grand Lodge Communication banquet, and accompanying the officers on necessary Masonic trips, the item was left in. Robert Lefley Costigan was installed Grand Master and Melvin Percy Dunford was reinstalled for an eighth term as Grand Secretary.

ARIZONA—1978 James M. Sellers, Grand Master Lodges—71

Members—15,943

James M. King, Grand Secretary Gain—59

The 96th Annual Communication was held in Phoenix May 15-16, 1978, with 67 Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Among the Distinguished Guests, representing 15 neighboring Jurisdictions, were seven Grand Masters and three Past Grand Masters. An Emergent Communication was called on. May 25, 1977, to conduct the funeral of Emeritus Senior Grand Warden Samuel N. Giacobbi. During the year Special Communications were called to lay cornerstones and dedicate Temples at Bagdad and Sahuarita, and at Peoria to re-lay the cornerstone from an old Temple that had burned. An oration was delivered by Grand Orator Raymond T. Mautz at each cornerstone ceremony. The Scholarship committee awarded ten college scholarships of $750.00 each and alike amount was approved by the finance committee for next year. All go to young people from Masonic families. Each of the three youth groups, DeMolay, Job's Daughters and Rainbow Girls receive a Grand Lodge grant of $100, with a request that each submit a financial report within 60 days after the end ofthe fiscal year. The report from DeMolay revealed 33 Chapters with a total membership of 1,400. The Grand Lodge Youth committee has a $100 budget. Six pages ofthe printed proceedings carried the names of all living members who have received 50-year pins. A new Lodge, Camelback Daylight #75, was to be constituted in the fast-growing Scottsdale area.

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The Grand Master ruled that it was permissible for the Master of a subordinate Lodge to be Master of the lodge of Research during the same year. A Masonic Home study committee saw no need to provide such a structure. Requests to the Board of Trustees for relief seem to be minimal. Anticipated income for the next year being $120,859.46, the Budget was approved for that amount. Nelson (his full legal name—he dropped his given names in 1951) was installed Grand Master and James M. King was reinstalled for a seventh term as Grand Secretary. ARKANSAS—1977 Otis Dyer, Grand Master Lodges—365

Members—48,819

Jack B. Donham, Grand Secretary Loss—311

The 136th Annual Communication was held in Albert Pike Memorial Temple, Little Rock, Nov. 15-16, 1977, with 283 Lodges represented and 16 Past Grand Masters in attendance. The following Sister Grand Jurisdictions were represented: Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Eight Eniergent Communications were held during the year, either for placing corner stones or dedicating Temples for subordinate lodges. Among actions taken: Six subordinate Lodge secretaries were awarded Certificates, signifying 20 or more years continuous service, and one was cited for 49 years service. . .Two Lodges were consolidated. . .Request to establish a new Lodge at Appleton was denied. . .Twelve members were suspended for un-Masonic conduct and 10 expelled, one of whom was re-instated; sale of liquor was frequently the cause.. .Lodges will elect and install new officers in December. . .The Grand Lodge Medal of Honor was awarded to four dedicated members. . .The names of 138 secretaries appeared on the honor roll for having correct annual reports, and in on time. Actions considered: That the charters of nine Lodges, absent from Grand Lodge for three years or more, be suspended; two had not been represented fora period of five years; another for four.. .That the Grand Lodge operate on a calendar year basis and change the Annual Communication from November to February. In the financial realm: The Grand Lodge budget of $153,545 was underspent by some $4,800; income totaled $154,283.41. . .The Youth and Scholarship Board rendered scholarship assistanceto 26 sons and daughters of Arkansas Masons totaling $8,125. Eight new scholarships were granted.. . .The Board of Charities rendered.assistance amounting to $5,100 to orphaned sons and daughters of Masons. Harris Frank Mitchell was installed Grand Masterand Jack B. Donham was reinstalled Grand Secretary.

CALIFORNIA—1977 Kermit A. Jacobson, Grand Master Lodges—666

Members—209,491

Edward H. Siems, Grand Secretary Loss—3,638

The 128th Annual Communication was held in the California Masonic Memorial Temple, San Francisco, Oct. 10-14, 1977, with a total attendance of 2,991, including 11 Past Grand Masters and nine from other Grand Jurisdictions. Of the 666 Lodges, 631 were represented. During the year permission was given for five sets of Lodges to consolidate, and for . seven to change their meeting places. Fees for the degrees ranged from $50 to $300, with 58 charging $50, 160 with $75, and 226 at $100. Only one charged the top figure of $300; one other charged $215. During the year 10 Lodges increased degree fees; 82 increased dues. A flood of requests for cornerstone ceremonies resulted in Grand Lodge being convened on 38 separate occasions to honor such requests. Six of the ceremonies were in Sacramento, site of the founding of the Grand Lodge in 1850.

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Quitman Masonic Temple has been completed and properly dedicated in Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, the Grand Lodge having provided $5,000 for necessary materials. The Lodge hall on the second floor may be used for degree purposes by area Lodges without obtaining special dispensation. Lodges must notify their members of such meeting and pay the Grand Lodge a fee of $25. Proposed changes in Grand Lodge by-laws are considered by and reported on, with recommendations, by both the Jurisprudence and Policy and General Purposes committees. Among actions taken: Masons from other Grand Jurisdictions may now occupy the balcony and witness Grand Lodge elections. . .A move to excuse constituent lodge secretareis from attending schools of instruction was defeated. . .To reduce the required number present for transacting business from seven to three, plus Tiler, defeated. . .To permit serving of champaign in Lodge social halls, for weddings, etc., defeated.. .The prohibition of advertising of any kind in a Lodge's Trestleboard or Newsletter,retained.. .No investigating committee is now required on California Masons wishing to join the State's Lodge of Research. . .A recommendation that petitioners for dual or plural membership membership be admitted on a letter from their home Lodge in lieu of an investigating committee, defeated. Donald B. McCaw was installed Grand Master and Verne W. Hendrix, Grand Secretary. COLORADO—1978 Wilbur N. Ladd, Grand Master Lodges—169

Members—35,704

Dean G. Settle, Grand Secretary Loss—863

The 117th Annual Communication was held in Denver Jan. 23-24, 1978, with 147 Lodges represented and 12 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Among the distinguished guests from 17 Sister Grand Jurisdictions were two from Canada and three from Italy. Kansas was represented by Grand Master William F. Mcintosh, Past Grand Master Ralph Walker, and Grand Secretary Albert O. Arnold. During 1977 three Memorial Stones and 11 Cornerstones were placed for new buildings that included churches, elementary schools, high schools and an Animal Medical Center. The awarding of 245 50-year and one 75-year pins was reported. Contributions included $ 1,353.50 to the George Washington Memorial fund, $ 1,200.00 to the Masonic Service Association, and $350.00 to the Masonic Relief Association of the US and Canada. . .General Relief to 88 beneficiaries totaled $125,833.55. The deaths of two Past Grand Masters were mourned, Samuel Stewart Krebs (194958), and Hubert Glover (1953-54). Reversing the general trend, an amendment to permit open installation of subordinate lodge officers was defeated as also was one to lower the Masonic age to 19. . .The Jurisprudence committee ruled that no decision of a Grand Master could supercede provisions of the Book of Constitutiones. A fund for the relief of Colorado Masons wounded in world Wars I and II, their widows and orphans, has a balance of $46,861. When no longer needed for Wars I-II, it may be used in connection with Korean and Vietnam veterans. Lloyd Jamerson was installed as Grand Master and Dean C. Settle was reinstalled for a 13th term as Grand Secretary. CONNECTICUT—1978 Arthur E. Simpson, Grand Master Lodges—133

Members—36,189

William Campbell, Grand Secretary Loss—863

The 190th Annual Communication was held in Hartford April 5-6, 1978, with 119 Lodges represerited and 13 Past Grand Masters in Attendance. Among the distinguished guests present were representatives of 16 Sister Grand Jurisdictions and of eight Appendant Masonic Bodies.

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Connecticut has an unusual situation in that there are seven sets of Lodges with identical names, but of course, with different numbers. And there are three named Harmony, three Temple, three Washington, four Union, and five St. John's. Connecticut has been holding Table Lodges for 14 years, no two appearing to be the same, even though all use the same ritual. The Grand Master encourages them. The Grand Treasurer reported incomeof $504,190.23 and expenditures of $496,169.39. The Grand Secretary reported that average age of new members raised during the year was down to 38.5 years, and that 60% of those initiated were between the ages of 21 and 39. There were 13 Lodges with more than 500 members, the largest having 941. Philosophic Lodge of Research has published its second volume, "Masonic Papers for the Bicentennial," and has furnished all the Lodges in Hartford County with a copy of "Masons and Masonic Lodges in Hartford County, Before and During the American Revolution, 1775-1783." Washington Lodge No. 70, of Windsor, celebrated the 225th anniversary of the initiation of George Washington. Special guests were the Grand Lodge officers, members of Washington Lodge No. 19, of Monroe, Washington Lodge No. 81, of Cromwell, and many other members from far and near. The Masonic Youth Activities Committee presented nine Service awards to Master Masons who had devoted time and talent to DeMolay, and to eight for their work with Order of Rainbow for Girls. By the Grand Lodge Committee on Medals and Awards, one silver medal was awarded for eminent Masonic service, and 11 bronze medals for Distinguished Masonic service. James W. Desmond was installed Grand Master and William Campbell was reinstalled Grand Secretary. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA—1976 Charles B. Layton, Grand Master Lodges—43

Members—13,312

William H. Minnick, Grand Secretary Loss—553

The 166th Annual Communication was held in the Scottish Rite Temple Dec. 15, 1976, with all Lodges represented and 12 Past Grand Masters in attendance. A Semi-Annual Communication is held in May each year, also one on St. John's Day. Special memorial tributes honored two Past Grand Masters who died during the year, Aubrey R. Marrs and Thomas Webb Dodge. A Memorial page in the Transactions paid tribute to deceased Distinguished Brethrenof Sister Grand Jurisdictions. Five pages listed the names and death dates of 44 District of Columbia Past Masters. The 34th Distinguished Service Medal and Citation went to Judge Newell Singleton, Past Master of Federal Lodge No. 1. It being the Bicentennial year, 5,000 bronze and silver commemorative medallions were coined, and in a special White House ceremony, witnessed by Grand Lodge officers and many others, the No. I Silver Medallion was presented to President Gerald Ford. Activities of appendant groups: The Blood Bank committee, with a goal of 1,578 pints obtained 1,639. . .The Convass B. Dean Memorial Lodge conducted 30 funerals, II of which were for so-journing Masons. It is financed by donations. . .TTie Masonic Service service Association, supported by 30c from each annual dues, issued 12 monthly short talk bulletins and up-dated a digest on the Ancient Landmarks.. .The 1976 Association of Worshipful Masters listed among its activities the formation of a degree team which performed before capacity Lodge rooms; support of the Grand Lodge school of instruction; starting of a Century Club plan to solicit $100donations to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. Official action: $500 alotted to DeMolay and $250 to Job's Daughters. . .The $2.00 Home assessment to remain in effect. . .Aubordinate Lodges will now pay dues semiannually. . .Dual and plural membership plan rejected. . .Resolution submitted to permit formation of High Twelve Clubs. Finances: Proposed annual budget, $108,295.20. . .Home manager reported annual cost per occupant, $14,000.00. To obtain more residents, a pay-as-you-go plan was being studied.

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Charles V. Brewer was installed Grand Master and William H. Minnick reinstalled Grand Secretary. FLORIDA-1977 Richard F. Griffie, Grand Master Lodges—320

Members—81,721 (986 dual)

William A. Whitcomb, Grand Secretary G a i n - 9 1 2 (131 dual)

The 148th Annual Communication was held in Orlando April 27-29, 1977, with a total of 1,504 in attendance, including 19 Past Grand Masters and 25 distinguished guests from other Grand Jurisdictions. Florida Lodges represented, 316. Charters were granted to two new Lodges and two more set to work, UD. Based on dilatory actions, bordering on defiance, the charter of one of the older Lodges was suspended. Among actions taken: Members receiving 50-year pins in tyled meetings be saluted with the Private Grand Honors. . .The Grand Lodge will prepare a pamphlet explaining Masonry for non-Masons... Dual membership is not permitted between Florida Lodges.. .EA's and FC's may be granted demits so as to petition another Lodge and thus continue advancement with fewer interruptions, and involving less paper work between Lodges. . .Proposal to dopt a cipher was rejected. . .Recognition of National League of Masonic Clubs denied.. .Up for approval at the next Annual Communication, a proposal to permit the appointment of a dual member to any position below Senior Deacon. A letter by the Grand Master to all members about to be dropped for NPD was a factor in reducing the number by 205 over the previous year. Twelve corner stones were laid during the year, including one for the new Capitol building in Tallahassee. Two plaques and one historical marker were dedicated. The Masonic Home reported 156 residents ranging in age from 60 to 105, with an average of 81.9. The cost per resident per month was $639.55. Support comes from a per capita tax, from an endowment fund of nearly nine million, yielding a daily income of $1,886.00, and from donations which totaled $80,259.70. Included in the latter, $33,304.56 by the State Association of High Twelve Clubs, which gave an additional $500 to the Youth program. Attention was called to the fact that Data Processing systems succeed only to the extent that subordinate Lodges promptly report all changes in membership, including new addresses. Requests for all types of courtesy services run high because of an unusual number of sojourning brethren from farther north. William C. Mitchell was installed Grand Master and William A. Whitcomb was reinstalled Grand Secretary. GEORGIA—1977 William H. Watts, Grand Master Lodges—468

Members—95,303

Carl F. Lester Jr., Grand Secretary Loss—777

The 191st Annual Communication was held in Macon Oct. 25-26, 1977, with 396 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Ten Distinguished Guests were present representing seven neighboring Jurisdictions, and four representing concordant bodies. Cornerstones were laid for two new courthouses, one at Gumming, the other at Rome. Cornerstone and dedication ceremonies were held for new Temples at Gumming, for Lafayette Lodge #44; for Tilton #291, for Hill City #319, for Eaton #509, for Meyerhardt #314, at Kennesaw, and for Cherokee #66, at Rome. . .A cornerstone was also laid for a new elementary school at BIythe. Three Lodges in the Jurisdiction have memberships of more than 1,000, the largest being Kennesaw #314. The two smallest are Rocky Ford #374 with 11, and Alvaton #621 with 12. Average for the State, 204. . .Gay Lodge #465, of Berlin, requested and received permission to change its name to Berlin #465.

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A Masonic Home is maintained at Macon and a Summer Camp at Shellman Bluff. Both are dedicated to the welfare of children who are victims of family breakdown, divorce, desertion, abuse, neglect, etc. More than 200 Masons showed up for two workdays scheduled for the Home, as did a large number on two separate days at Shellman Bluff Camp. . .The Masonic Home also operates the Board of Relief of the Grand Lodge. Its case worker, during the year, traveled 7,863 miles, resulting in assistance to 93 persons. . .The Home has the supervision of a printing plant. . .Drive to increase the Home Endowment Fund has netted $125,203.43. . .A committee has been appointed to investigate the cost of construction and operation of a residence for senior Masons, their wives and widows. Of the 29 Bills and Resolutions submitted, 27 reached the Jurisprudence committee, resulting in 14 being adopted, six rejectee, and the others jvithdrawn. William L. Barrineau, Jr., was installed Grand Mastfer and Carl F. Lester was reinstalled Grand Secretary for an eighth term.

GERMANY—1975 (Translation by Joe B. Hillebrand) Friedrich Heller, Grand Master

Gerd Hoenisch, Grand Secretary

No information as to number of Lodges, or members, was given. A Communication of the United Grand Lodges of Germany was held in Convention Hall, Berlin, May 10-11, 1975. Grand Master Heller, unable to be present because of prolonged illness. Deputy Grand Master Walter Viet opened the session and read a letter of resignation from Grand Master Heller. It was accepted with regret. Deputy Grand Master Viet then nominated Wilhelm Zander to fill the vacancy. He was unanimously elected. Grand Master Zander closed a lengthy address with. T h e World is in confusion. Be sure that all of you are not in that line." The American and Canadian Grand Lodges were notified that Unity Lodge #851 and Dachau Lodge #887, both in the jurisdiction of Munich, had been merged under a new name and charter as Bavaria Lodge #935. Original charters were returned to the Grand Lodge. Oregon Military Lodge #223, under the jurisdiction of the State of Oregon, USA, surrendered its charter and became Oregon Military Lodge #936 under the United Grand Lodges of Germany. It is located in the Valley of Frankfurt, AM Main. Thomas Arthur Spencer was installed as Master. A new Lodge, Right Angle #934, was inaugurated in the Valley of Norderstedt. William Zander was installed as Grand Masterand Gerd Hoenisch as Grand Secretary. Highlight of the session was a lengthy discussion of the mission of the office of Grand Secretary.

IDAHO—1977 Eugene D. Pippitt, Grand Master Lodges—84

Members—12,043

Gifford R. Shaffer Grand Secretary Loss—136

The 110th Annual Communication was held in Boise Sept. f6-18, 1977 with 86 Lodges represented and 13 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Present also were 12 District Deputy Grand Masters and three of the 668 living 50-year members. Past Grand Master Wayne W. Woodward of Butte Lodge No. 37 at Emmett, was appointed Grand Representative to the State of Kansas. A Special Communication was called November 20th 1976 in the Lodge Hall of Hailey Lodge No. 16 for the purpose of laying the Comer Stone of the Wood River High School.

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The 30th Annual Tri-State Conference was held in^oise, Jan. 8-9, 1977, with P. G. M. Wayne W. Woodward presiding. This annual event is held for elective officers. Junior P. G. M. and the Grand Secretaries of Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Each Officer is assigned a specific topic for discussion according to the office held. This has proven to be a valuable source of information and knowledge of Masonry. The 31st Conference will be held in Washington during January 1978. Fiat Lux Lodge No. 1079 of New York City again provided the highlight of the Grand Masters visitations. Contributions to the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Endowment Fund were increased during the year. Names of 38 Grand Lodge officers of nearby jurisdictions, and two from Idaho plus 300 from constitute Lodges, who had been laid to rest were published in this report. At the conslusion of this Annual Communication, the beautiful flowers that adorned the Grand Lodge Hall, presented from the appendant bodies of Masonry, were to be delivered to appropriate persons who could further enjoy them. The Grand Officers having been elected and appointments made, the Grand Communication was closed in ample form. Alton T. Kauffman was installed Grand Master and Gifford R. Shaffer was reinstalled Grand Secretary. ILLINOIS-1977 Albert W. Gylden, Roy L. Wyckoff, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—780 Members—165,217 Loss—4,525 The 138th Annual Communication was held in Chicago June 7-8, 1977, with 634 Lodges represented by 1,082 members, including eight Past Grand Masters. Representatives were present from 32 Sister Grand Jurisdictions, and from nine Concordant Bodies. During the year an Occasional Grand Lodge was convened on 12 separate occasions. A Liberty Tree and a Sign Board were dedicated, corner stones were laid for an elementary school and a new lodge building, and two new Lodges were constituted. . .Nine sets of Lodges were consolidated. Illinois supports a Masonic Home near Sullivan, and a Childrens Home at LaGrange. The former dates back to a 264-acre bequest in 1901, to which was added another 200 acres in 1914, also by bequest. It is home for 121 men and 151 women who are cared for at a daily cost per person of $22.11. The Children's Home admits applicants between the ages offourand 13and presently has l9inresidence,twoof whom are in college and; one just completed high school and four finished the eighth grade. The cost per child per year was reported as $883.00. Children of non-Masonic families who otherwise meet Masonic objectives, are eligible for admission. A campaign is under way to establish a Homes endowment fund of 25 million dollars, the revenue from which would furnish complete support of the two Homes. Contributions during the year were 2'/5 million, a large share of it coming from estates, one of which was VA million; 21 were for $10,000 or more; 15 were for lesser amounts. During the Grand Lodge session no fewer than 25 proposed changes in the by-laws were offered. On a majority action was deferred to the 1978 session. The Grand Lodge printed report carried reviews of the Proceedings of 60 Sister Grand Lodge Proceedings, including Kansas. Past Grand Master Paul R. Stephens did the reviewing. An Illinois Lodge of Research was established in 1976. It now has 475 members. Annual dues are $5.00. Vance C. Vantasseli was installed Grand Master and Roy L. Wyckoff was reinstalled Grand Secretary. INDIANA—1977 Ronald K. Smith, Grand Master, Lodges—584

Members—155,535

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The 159th Annual Communication was held in Indianapolis May 17-18, 1977, with 527 Lodges represented and 21 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Distinguished Guests were present from 156 Sister Grand Jurisdictions, including Japan. Grand Master William F. Mcintosh represented Kansas. A new Lodge UD was set to work at Lake Village, Newton County. The Grand Lodge is supporting restoration of Schofield House, in Madison. For the purpose a $2.00 contribution per member has been requested. To date 51.5% have responded. There were 424 residents in the Masonic Home. Of the 83 admitted during the year 39 went direct to the hospital. Average age at time of admission, 81.2 years. One resident is 101 years old, another is 100, and a third is 99; I 12 are over 90. The annual cost per hospital resident is $11,603.35, or $31.79 per day; for others it is $5,891.00, or $16.14 per day. Of the Grand Lodge per capita tax of $1 1.25, $9.00 goes for support of the Home; additional income is from Home Foundation investments of $5,505,211.97. Grand Lodge budget for. 1977-78, $4,541,650. Legislation Adopted: The 1976 action requiring a candidate for advancement to pass his proficiency test in open lodge or before a committee composed of the Master and Wardens, was recinded. . .Use of a public address system is barred on all occasions where a tiled lodge is in session. . .The Pledge of Allegiance is to be given before lodge is opened, taking care that it is not required of non-citizens. A move to increase minimum dues from $5.00 to $10.00, and minimum fees for the degrees from $45 to $65 was rejected. A Lodge which had not been represented at the Annual Communication for two successive years was cited to appear before the Charters and Dispensations committee. The Caleb B. Smith Medal of Honor, established in 1963, was awarded to two Brethren, Willard M. Avery, Golden Rule Lodge #16, and Owen L. Shanteau, Tipton #33.. .Oldest Lodge in the State is Vincennes #1, established in 1818. Roy O. Taylor was installed Grand Master and Dwight L. Smith was reinstalled Grand Secretary. IOWA —1977 Ross McCulla Grand Master Lodges—402

Members—70,475

Charles T. Jackson Grand Secretary Loss—1,358

The 133rd Annual Communication was held in the Veterans' Memorial Colliseum in Cedar Rapids, Sept. 21-22, 1977, with 309 Lodges represented and a total attendance of 687. Present, in addition to 16 Past Grand Masters, were 17 representatives from sister Grand Jurisdictions, including Grand Master William F. Mcintosh and Grand Secretary Albert O. Arnold, from Kansas. Grand Master McCulla, learning through a newspaperstory that the petition of a black Iowa girl to Rainbow Girls had been held up and not voted on, issued a news release stating the Iowa Grand Lodge's policy against discrimination, and ordered all Masonic lodgerooms in Iowa closed to the organization. Subsequently the Supreme Parliamentarian of the International Order of Rainbow Girls issued a statement that henceforth all petitions for membership would be accepted and processed without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin. Two new Lodges were instituted, one a daytime Lodge. Ten sets of Lodges were consolidated. Four cornerstones were laid and four Masonic Temples dedicated. The Speakers' Bureau lists70namesof Brethren well dispersed over the State, making it unnecessary for any Lodge to be content merely to meet, read the minutes, pay the bills, and close. The Grand Master attended Annual Communications in the States of Missouri, New Mexico, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The Masonic Nursing Home with a capacity of 79 beds reported that 78 were occupied. The cost per patient per day, $23.88. Total budget, $767,894. A separate Masonic Home, a residential home facility, provides semi-private room, board, personal laundry and

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housekeeping services on a rental basis at $325 per month. Widows of Iowa Masons qualify for residency. Field financial aid grants in the amount of $18,695 went to 16 individuals. The Public Schools Committee awarded 37 $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. They were selected from among 500 applicants. R. Harry Muellich was installed Grand Master and Chester T. Jackson was reinstalled Grand Secretary and Librarian. JAPAN—1976 Leo N. Parlavecchio. Floyd J. Robertson, Grand Master ' Grand Secretary Lodges—20 Members—4,362 Loss—133 The 19th Annual Communication was in the Masonic Temple, Tokyo, March 12-13, 1976. The Grand Master welcomed theGrand Junior warden of the District Grand Lodge of the Far East; the Deputy Grand Master. District 22, Philippines; and a representative of the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Six of his own Past Grand Masters were in attendance. Ten Lodges, chartered by other Grand Jurisdictions, operate in Japanese territory, of which six. mostly on Okinawa, are affiliated with the Philippines; two with Scotland, and one each with England and Massachusetts. Both the English and the Japanese versions of the Ritual are being revised. (The Proceedings being reviewed here were printed in Japanese characters accompanied, fortunately, by an English translation). A Guide to Community Relations Activities has been provided forconstitutent lodges. Among its recommendations that have been carried out: English conversation classes, a seeing-eye dog program, a sight assistance program, scholarship and charity support, open installation of officers, translation of Masonic educational material from English to Japanese, "Freemasonry, a Way of Life," published in both languages. During the year fraternal relations were established with the Grand Lodges of Sweden and Denmark. The Grand Lodge of Japan requested courtesy work from 19 Sister Jurisdictions, involving 27 degrees, and received 10 similar requests, involving 30 degrees. Among the Grand Master's recommendations: That 36.000 Yen be contributed to the Masonic Services Association of the U.S.; Grand Lodge officers be installed in open meeting; a Grand Lodge program be developed for the promotion of DeMolay; consideration be given to conducting stated meetings in the first degree; consideration be given to extending the term of Grand Lodge officers to two years. During a recess time the degree of Past and Installed Masters was conferred on 15 candidates. Shigeru Nishlyama was installed Grand Masterand Floyd J. Robertson was reinstalled Grand Secretary for a fourth term. KENTUCKY—1977 John E. Moyers, Grand Master Lodges—464

Members—96,854

John C. McClanahan, Grand Secretary Loss—420

The 178th Annual Communication was held in Louisville Oct. 18-20, 1977, with 440 Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Representatives were present from 17 Sister Grand Jurisdictions. The opening address wasgiven by Governor Julien Carroll, a member of the Craft, who mentioned that, to his knowledge, 11 of the last 16 State governors had been Masons. He was followed by kelly Tutt, State Master Councilor of DeMolay. In the past five years the number of DeMolay Chapters in Kentucky has grown from 22 to 40. During the year the Grand Master granted 23 dispensations for Kentucky degree teams to confer degrees on their own candidates in adjoining States, and consented to the appearance of degree teams from other States, on 13 occasions, toconferdegreeson their own candidates in Kentucky Lodges. The States involved were Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Arkansas.

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Grand Lodge Historian, Charles S. Guthrie, is preparing a History of Freemasonry in Kentucky, which he hoped would be published in 1978. Two Masonic Homes are maintained. The one for old Masons is on an 180 tract near Shelbyville. Established in 1900, it was for a time self-sustaining from crops, orchards, dairy products, live stock, gardens, etc. The Widows and Orphans Home is at St. Matthews. Contributions for the support of the two totaled $94,094.66. In the beautifully sewn and case bound 741-page grand Lodge report 523 pages were devoted to a complete roster of each lodge, including officers. Past Masters, and meeting dates. Ten dedications and cornerstone layings included eight lodge buildings, one church and one school. Secretaries of lodges located in the same county are required to notify one another of petitions received, at least 10 days in advance of action thereon, and also to report rejections, suspensions and expulsions. Held over for later action, a resolution requiring that both sections of the 3rd degree be conferred on the same day. Jack P. Hodges was installed Grand Master and John C. McClanahan was reinstalled for a 13th term as Grand Secretary. LOUISIANA—1977 Robert H. Crosby Jr., Delwin Peter Laguens, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—290 Members—46,935 Loss—415 The 166th Annual Communication was held in Lake Charles, Feb. 7-8, 1977, with 287 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Other Grand Jurisdictions represented, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Eleven Concordant Bodies were represented. Past Grand Master Edwin Franklin Gayle (1927) answered the summons of the Supreme Architect on May II, 1976. Resolutions approved: To hold the 1978 Communication on Jan. 30, in Monroe.. The Grand Master will appoint a chairman of education in each Masonic district'. . .No one may be presented to the Grand Master for introduction to the brethren wearing any type of head dress. Resolutions failing of approval: To require proficiency in the 3rd degree, in open Lodge. . .To change the meeting place for the 1978 Annual Communication to New Orleans. Five cornerstones were laid, for for Lodge buildings and one for the youth building of a Baptist church. Decisions of the Grand Master: Shriners permitted to sell tickets to members of Masonic Lodges, but not allowed to sell chances on a car. . .Rainbow Girls can confer their degree at the Stated meeting of a Lodge, at refreshment.. . Red River Road Runner degree team granted permission to confer degree in a Tennessee cave, subject to approval of the Tennessee Grand Master. During the past six years 102 members were expelled for un-Masonic conduct. The year closed with 51 in the Childrens Masonic Home, their ages ranging from 1 to 20; one was married during the year. Assets of the Home, including $67,972.95 in cash and various stocks totaled $541,299.62. The Masonic Hall Board turned over a profit of $73,790.00 to the Home; its income for the year had been $346,256.00, much of it from rentals. The Masonic Home Educational Foundation, depending entirely on contributions assisted 91 students in furthering their education at the University level. E.R. Minchew was installed Grand Master and Delwin P. Laguens reinstalled Grand Secretary for a fourth term. His predecessor, D.L. Peter Laguens, Jr., served 39 years. MAINE—1977 Donald S. Smith, Percy C. Schmidt, Grand Master Grand Secretary Lodges—205 Members—41,515 Loss—429 The 158th Annual Communication was held in Portland June 3-4, 1977, with 192 Lodges represented and nine Past grand Masters in attendance. Distinguished guests were present from 15 Sister Grand Jurisdictions.

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Among dispensations granted by the Grand Master were 17 to permit visitations with lodges of other Jurisdictions, 3 to permit visitations within the Maine Jurisdiction, and 5 to relocate meeting places. The per capita fee was raised from $2.00 to $3.00. A motion to give all lodges concurrent jurisdiction throughout the State failed. The committee on Charity provided relief to 48 Masons and Masonic related families totaling $66,800.00. In addition DeMolay and the Masonic service Association each received $5,000.00. The Charity Fund committee's financial statement showed invested funds totaling $1,296,001.65, which yielded an income of $69,428.68. The Grand Master bestowed two Drummond Distinguished Service Medals. One went to Harlan F. Small, for an illustrious career in Maine Masonry. Recipient of the other was Eric W. Nancekivell, Grand Master of Ontario. Decorated with the Simon Greenleaf Medal were Norman B. Swett Sr., and Edwin V. George. St. John's Lodge #51, of South Berwick, gained permanent possession of the Raymond Rideout Trophy, having won it three years in a row for an outstanding program in Masonic education. Masons, their families and friends, in the name of Masonry donated 5,100 units to the Red Cross Blood Bank. The Grand Lodge General Fund anticipated receipts of $142,230.00, and expenses totaling $123,000.00. George S. Smith was reinstalled Grand Master for a second term and Peter C. Schmidt was reinstalled Grand Secretary for a third term. MANITOBA—1977 Clarence Leslie Chamberlain, Grand Master Lodges—109

Members—12,139

John L. Rankin, Grand Secretary Loss—384

The 102nd Annual Communication was held in Brandon June 20-21, 1977, with 93 Lodges represented and 16 Past Masters in attendance. Distinguished guests were introduced, representing three Canadian and five U.S. Sister Grand Jurisdictions. Total attendance, 444. Food for serious thought was offered by Grand Secretary Rankin when he said, "Officers need not expect a lodge to be a vital community force without planning and effort, nor should Past Masters expect a lodge to be effective without their support and guidance. Very few things just happen. Someone has to make them happen. A lodge is no exception." The printed Grand Lodge report carries the names of all members suspended during the year for non payment of dues. The list is also circulated to all appendant bodies for their guidance. A list of members who have obtained demits is also published. Published also is a list of Grand Lodge officers of Sister Grand Jurisdictions who answered the final summons during the year. The Grand Lodge expenses for the year were $87,213.82, which exceeded income by $2,642.78. The Benevolent Endowment Fund balance sheet showed a surplus of $355,406.72. Two lodges were consolidated during the year and one surrendered its charter. The Board of General purposes approved a levy of lOi per Grand Lodge member for support of DeMolay. Job's Daughters was found to be flourishing and not in need of financial aid. The William Douglas Medal was awarded to David Lome Tummon for long and faithful service to Masonry, including work on the Instruction Committee. The Grand Master requested all 50-year members to approach the Altar for special recognition; 17 responded. Goeffrey M. Davies was installed Grand Master and John L. Rankin was reinstalled Grand Secretary.

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MARYLAND-1977 Roy Stetler Jr., Grand Master Lodges—129

Members—43.036

Stanley Uppercue, Grand Secretary Loss—624

The Semi-Annual Communication was held May 17, 1977, and the Annual Communication on Nov. 15, 1977, both in Baltimore, with all Lodges represented at the first, and only five missing at the second. Eight Past Grand Masters attended each Communication. Representatives were present at the Annual Communication from 12 Sister Grand Jurisdictions, with 21 representatives from the District of Columbia. A Special Communication was called on May 14, 1977 to lay the cornerstone and dedicate a new Temple for Mt. Nebo Lodge #229. Workshops were planned for four different locations with mandatory attendance by Masters, Wardens, Grand Inspectors, and Deputy Grand Lectureres. Subjects to be covered, role of the Master, lodge programming, secretary's responsibilities, subordinate lodge problems. Henceforth semi-annual Grand Lodge per capita tax will be $3.00, and for support of the Masonic Home, $2.00. Total income for support of Masonic Homes was $1,470,083, exceeding expenses by $83,072. Support by Maryland Masons shows real dedication. During the year members of the "100 Club" contributed $9,400.00; at three Grand Lodge sessions voluntary contributions totaled $5,055.23; and from individual Lodges, as part of a Christmas Gift program, $2,132.50. The annual Corn Husking and Harvest Home Day at the Bonnie Blink Home attracted an attendance of 4,967, 272 of whom were from other U.S. Grand Jurisdictions, and 10 were from Foreign Jurisdictions. A Bonnie Blink Home film, "Whither Goest Thou," is widely used for promotional purposes. The auditor's report showed $1,247,274 in the Bonnie Blink Investmentsaccount. Total in all Grand Lodge Investment accounts, including the above, $15,971,589. Roy Statler Jr. furnished food for thought when he said, "Freemasonry is what Freemasons are, nothing more, nothing less. Let's allow our Masonic light to shine so that others seeing it will be attracted to the light and not be turned away by un-Masonic light that does Masonry great harm. Roy Statler. Jr., was reelected and reinstalled Grand Master and Stanley Uppercue was reinstalled for a fifth term as Grand Secretary. NEW MEXICO—1978 James C. Abbott, Grand Master Lodges—68

Members—13,196

Ronald A. Brinkman, Grand Secretary Loss—278

The lOlst Annual Communication was held at Hobbs March 20-21, 1978, with 400 in attendance, including 11 Past Grand Masters and 11 representatives from Sister Grand Jurisdictions. The death of Past Grand Master F. Wayne Laws (1955) occurred on Dec. 16, 1977. A new Lodge was constituted during the year. Dona Ana Daylight #78. Among the Grand Master's special dispensations: Three Lodges to hold outdoor meetings; one to confer the third degree in Carlsbad Caverns. Requests were received from other Jurisdictions to confer 13 courtesy degres; 17 courtesy degrees were in return requested. The State has been divided into three districts and the Deputy Grand Master and Wardens will make many of the visitations for Grand Lodge. An unusual proposal would require a 3rd degree candidate to pass a satisfactory proficiency examination on the first section before receiving the second section and his dues card. It was held over for further study. In lieu of the typical Masonic Home, Masonic aid will be handled by the "Masonic Charities of New Mexico., Inc." The governing board of six includes Grand Lodge Secretary Ronald A. Brinkman as secretary-treasurer. Donations to the new corporation during the first year were just under $51,000. IRS ruled that, to be tax exempt, a third of all contributions must come from individuals.

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An Active Grand Lodge DeMoIay committee is working to keep the Chapters active and growing; $700 was requested for the work. The Revolving Student Loan Fund committee reported nine loans, totaling $4,500. During the same period repayment of previous loans was $12,830.07. Grand Lodge finances: Year's receipts, $107,183.32, exceeded expenditures by $5,817.66. The wages and salaries of Grand Lodge office employees were increased 15%. George F. Wright, Jr., was installed Grand Master and Ronald A. Brinkman was reinstalled Grand Secretary. MEXICO—1977 Kenneth H. Robinson, Grand Master Lodges—II

Members—622

Mino M. Covo, Grand Secretary Loss—10

The 115th Annual Communication of the York Grand Lodge was held in Mexico City, March 11-12, 1977, with all Lodges represented and 15 of the 30 living Past Grand Masters in attendance as were 14 Distinguished Guests from Sister Grand Jurisdictions. Honorary Past Grand Master, Ben W. Graybill, of Kansas, sent regrets because of the illness of Mrs. Graybill. Five District Deputy Grand Masters each made a detailed report on each Lodge under his jurisdiction. Most are growingand the ritualistic work.is improving. Prospects appeared good for the formation of a new, Spanish-speaking lodge in Guadalajara, with the possibility that French and Italian speaking lodges might be formed in Mexico City. A new Spanish-speaking lodge, U.D., is working in Tijuana, Baja California. Missouri's Past Grand Master, Lewis C. Wes Cook, was the featured speaker at the Grand Master's banquet. The one DeMolay chapter, up to now in just stable condition, was improving. Lack of Enrigue J. Gomez was installed Grand Master and Mino M. Covo was installed Grand Secretary. MICHIGAN—1977 Vincent A. Vatter, Grand Master Lodges—523

Members—131,615

Royce E. Curlis, Grand Secretary Loss—3,263

The 151st Annual Communication was held in Grand Rapids May 24-25, 1977, with 485 Lodges represented and 15 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Representatives of 11 Sister Grand Jurisdictions and from 16 Concordant Bodies were present. In Michigan the offices of Grand Lecturer, Grand Marshal, and Grand Tiler are elective and nominations are made from the floor. The Grand Master requested that secretaries of subordinate lodges supply him with the names of members in danger of being suspended for non payment of dues, so that he could send each a personal letter. One hundred and fifty-four of the 523 secretaries responded. Of the 1,126 letters sent, only 325 were eventually suspended. The lodges of 149 secretaries who failed to respond suspended 721. Five Masonic Temples were dedicated and cornerstones were laid for four. Five lodges were presented Sesqui-Centennial Plates. . .High Twelve held a recognition dinner for the Grand Master. By resolution, seven lodges were permitted to change places of meeting. One cited as a reason, $829 per month for inadequate quarters in a remodeled church building; another found its neighborhood had deteriorated to the extent that it was no longer safe to attend lodge. The Library and Museum Committee reported that a privately owned Masonic library valued at $100,000 would be available to the Grand Lodge if safe housing, properly staffed, could be made available. . .The Grand Secretary reported the offer of a Masonic Apron, the history of which was authentically dated back to 1759 in Yorkshire, England. TTie offer was gladly accepted by the Grand Lodge.

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Fraternal relations with Italy were severed for a year, or until conditions there show improvement. . .A Funeral Booklet was published... .Two consolidations, involving four lodges, were approved. The Masonic Home houses 119 women and 38 men. Hospital care costs $29.41 per day; other care, $20.02. Twenty-one persons are receiving help from the Outside Relief fund which totaled $25,915.00 during the year. The second of a two-volume history of Freemasonry in Michigan is being prepared. Ronald Schwartz was installed Grand Master and Royce E. Curlis was reinstalled Grand Secretary. MINNESOTA —1978 Ross E. Frederickson, Grand Master Lodges—252

Members—51,734

Harvey P. Hansen, Grand Secretary Loss—1,040

The 125th Annual Communication was held in St. Paul, March 30-31, 1978, with 224 Lodges represented and 1 I Past Grand Masters in attendance. Present also were 48 representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions. Six Occasional Communications were called during the Masonic year; four were for Lodge building cornerstones or dedications, one was to lay the cornerstone for a new Home for the aged, and the other was for the purpose of constituting "Minnesota Anniversary Lodge No. 125 for exemplification." Among Resolutions adopted: Lodges, in addition to holding Sunday meetings for Masonic funerals, may also hold public installations and receptions on Sunday, between the hours of 2:00 and 10:00 p.m. . .From the report form used by Committees of Investigation will be stricken, "Do you recommend that this petition be granted?" since it, in effect, amounted to casting a ballot openly in Lodge.. .The Committees on Finance and Investments were combined to become one committee. From an unusually well presented Masonic Home and Health Care Center report: The 310 guests range in age from under 60 to "over 100" of which there are two.. .The over-all cost of operation per day is $8,400.00. In the Home the annual cost per resident is $5,689.15, or $474.10 per month and $15.59 per day. In the Care Center the annual cost per resident is $ 13,251.20, at $ 1,104.27 per month, or $36.30 per day.. .The Balance Sheet shows: Current assets, $1,054,381.00; Investments, at cost, $11,508,359.00; Restricted Funds, $2,570,893.00. Bits from Winfield A. Mitchell's discourse on Minnesota Masonic history: On May 26, 1848 a St. Paul newspaper notice read: "Members of the Masonic Fraternity in and near St. Paul intend to meet next Thursday (May 31st) in a room over the Pioneer office at 6 o'clock.". . .The first three Lodges obtained their charters from three different states, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Ohio. Donald M. Severson was installed Grand Master and Harvey R. Hanson was reinstalled for a 10th term as Grand Secretary. MISSISSIPPI—1978 A. J. Tullos, T. K. Griffis, Grand Master , Grand Secretary Lodges—303 Members—48.320 Loss—220 The I60th Annual Communication was held at Jackson Feb. 14-15, 1978, with 273 Lodges represented and 18 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Past Grand Masters of Alabama, Illinois, Tennessee and Texas were introduced, as was Kentucky's Deputy Grand Master. Eight Emergent Communications were called during the year; four involved cornerstones or dedications for Masonic buildings; one was to lay the cornerstone for a vocational-technical center; one was to conduct the funeral of Edward L. Gore. Grand Pursuivant, and another was for the funeral of Past GrandMaster A. H. Hooker (1971). The Board of Managers reported the population of the Masonic Home as 15 girls and 9 boys, ranging in age from 6 to 19. The annual per capita cost, $3,738.68. Also handling Masonic relief, the Board paid $45,720.84 to 93 worthy applicants.

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The Committee on Lodges UD recommended that a charter be granted to Singing River Lodge and that it become #633. Cash assets as of Dec. 31, 1977: General Fund, $146,428.96; Relief Funds, $69,084.54; Disaster Relief, $13,538.20; Masonic Home Maintenance Fund, $341,448.14; Educational Fund, including endowment, $235,278.97; Bequest, Grace Atkins Estate, $329,459.35; Demolay Foundation, $37,880.30. Harvey F. McCrory, was installed Grand Master and T.K. Griffis was reinstalled Grand Secretary for a fourth term. MISSOURI—1977 Fielding Ashley Poe, Grand Master Lodges—562

Members—100,203

Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary Loss—1,568

The 156th Annual Communication was held in St. Louis Sept. 26-27, 1977, with 424 Lodges represented and 18 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Representatives of eight Sister Grand Jurisdictions were present, including Kansas' Grand Secretary, Albert O. Arnold Jr., and Grand Master William F. Mcintosh, who was called on to respond in behalf of visiting Grand Masters. Two sets of lodges consolidated during the year and one surrendered its charter. By-law changes approved: Each incoming Grand Master may designate the location in which the annual communication will be held; failing to do so, it will be held in St. Louis.. .The minimum initiation fee will be $41.00 ($20 for the lodge; $20 for the Masonic Home; $1 for the George Washington Memorial. . .The per capita tax is $6.00, $2.50 of which goes to the Masonic Home and the remaining $3.50 to the Grand Lodge. Proposed amendments to be acted on in 1978: To increase the per diem and mileage paid for attending Grand Lodge to $25 per day and I2(t per mile. . .To provide for plural membership. . .To permit Masonic funerals for EA and FC members in good standing where it would impair the name of the Fraternity if refused. . .Either to tighten or repeal the stand against dealers in liquor. Based on a 1976 decision, the Grand Secretary's office was moved from St. Louis to temporary quarters in Jefferson City. A proposed site for a new permanent Grand Lodge building having been found unsatisfactory, a final decision is yet to be made. During the year 227 petitioners were between the ages of 18 and 21; 224 were elected, 213 initiated, 157 passed, and 154 raised, of whom 111 had proved proficiency in the third degree. During the year Missouri lodges played ho.st nine times to lodges from adjoining states, and visited out-of state seven times. Illinois lodges were most often involved (eight times) other states were Oklahoma, Iowa, Indiana, and Tennessee. For a two-year trial period. Lodges in Missouri will have concurrent jurisdiction. Ohio uses the plan. James A. Noland, Jr., was installed Grand Master and Frank A. Arnold was reinstalled Grand Secretary. MONTANA—1977 Al C. Newby, Grand Master Lodges—135

Members—18,073

Donald W. Schneck, Grand Secretary Loss—468

The 11 Ith Annual Communication was held June 24-25, 1977, at Bozeman. The Grand Officers were seated at 9:00 a.m. and Grand Lodge was opened in form. Those present heard words of welcome to the City from Milton M. Vandeventer, one of the Commissioners representing Edmund P. Sedivy, the Mayor. Both are members of Bozeman Lodge No. 18. Kansas Past Grand Master Ralph D. Walker, who is also an Honorary P. G. M. of Montana, was among the 17 Past Grand Masters present. All Grand Officers of nearby Grand Jurisdictions were escorted to the Grand East, introduced and extended Public Grand Honors.

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During the past 10 years membership in this Jurisdiction has declined from 22,910 to 18,073. 327 of the 369 Master Masons registered were entitled to vote. Montana proudly boasts 1,379 50-year members of which 133 received their awards during the year. Yellowstone Lodge No. 26 at Miles City, extended an invitation to the Grand Lodge to meet in Miles City during the 1 12th Annual Communication commencing Fri(Jay June 25, 1978, at 9;00 a.m. Following a formal motion from the floor and being properly seconded, the vote carried unanimously and was so ordered. One of the highlights of this communication was an address by Past Grand Master Arnold G. Beusen, who chose for his address, three words. T o d a y , Faith and Masonry." All business to come before this Grand Communication being concluded, closed in ample form afterwhich the newly elected and appointed Grand Officers for the coming year were publicly installed. Robert N. Perkins was installed Grand Master and Donald W. Schneck was reinstalled for a sixth term as Grand Secretary. NEBRASKA—1977 T. Leo Stones, Grand Master Lodges—241

Members—35,398

Norris W. Lallman, Grand Secretary Loss—902

The 120th Annual Communication was held in Lincoln June 10-11, 1977, with 222 Lodges represented and 20 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Representatives were present from seven sister Grand Jurisdictions, including Albert O. Arnold Jr., Kansas' Grand Lodge secretary. One consolidation of two lodges occurred during the year. One cornerstone was laid and two more were scheduled. The Masonic Home houses just under 70 residents at an annual per capita cost of $8,025.18. One estate turned over to the Home has netted 4'/5 million dollars and is still open. In lieu of transfering all property, a resident may now elect to pay only the actui cost of maintenance and support. . .The Committee On Relief spent only $325. Twelve Educational meetings were held, geographically located so that all Lodges could participate. Three-fourths of them availed themselves of the opportunity. Honors: 315 50-year pins were presented.. .There were 15 new Certified Men during the year; 25 were honored for having been Certified for 20 years, and five for 50 years. One Brother was certified for the first time at age 85; he had been a member for 58 years. The Grand Lodge budget for the coming year was set at $157,708.40, with an income of $187,805.00 anticipated. Alfred B. Saum was installed Grand Master and Norris W. Lallman was reinstalled Grand Secretary.

C. van Wezel, Grand Master Lodges—135

NETHERLANDS—1976 Translation by Nicholas Willems Members—7,082

E. A. Boernbeker, Grand Secretary Loss—II

A General Communication was held Nov. 15, 1975, and the Annual Communication, in connection with the observance of St. Johns Day, was on June 21,1976, both in the City of Utrecht. Of the 135 subordinate Lodges, 123 are in the Netherlands, fourare in the Netherland Antilles Islands, one is in Johannesburg, South Africa, and one in Paramaribo, Surinam, South America. In addition there are four Masonic Circles, three of which are in the Netherlands and the other in L'Horizon, France. There are also two Masonic Clubs, one in Singapore and the other in Wellington, New Zealand. Of the nine Lodges located in Amsterdam, the oldest was established in 1735 and three others In 1855. The one in Paramaribo, Surinam, S.A., dates back to I86I.

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Among numerous activities during the year: Grand Master Wezel attended the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of France and reported an attendance of 200. . .Accompanied by Grand Secretary Boernbeker and Deputy Grand MasterTh. Boesman, he visited the Anglo-Dutch Lodge in London, where all three were made honorary members.. .The Provincial Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Rhodesia attended the 250thanniversary celebration of the founding of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. There are 11 Provincial Grand Masters. From its annual budget of 600,000 guilders, 10,000 was contributed to the International Red Cross for relief in Asia. . .A Masonic Home for children is located in Aruba. . .A special training workshop was held for workers with retarded children.. .Listed among 11 Grand Lodge committees were ones on Youth Activities, Welfare, Discipline, Jurisprudence, and Masonic Study. Lectures were given in 75 Lodges. G. Van Wezel was reinstalled for another term as Grand Master. E.A. Boernbeker relinquished the duties of Grand Secretary. NEVADA—1977 Calvin J. Dodson, Grand Master Lodges—39

Members—7,661

Royal D. Crowell, Grand Secretary Loss—51

The 113th Annual Communication was held in Sparks Nov. 14-15, 1977, with all Lodges represented and 17 Past Grand Masters in attendance. In addition seven Past Grand Masters, 20 Distinguished Guests from Sister Jurisdictions, and 10 honored guests representing appendant bodies were introduced. While at recess, the Grand Worthy Advisor, International Order of Rainbow Girls; Honored Queen, International Order of Job's Daughters; and State Master Councilor, International Order of DeMolay, were introduced. Each gave a short addresss. Resolutions making voluntary, rather than obligatory, the observance of Public School. Week and George Washington's birthday, were approved. The Grand Master proclaimed February as George Washington's birthday observance month. Defeated were resolutions to set $100 as the minimum fee for the three degrees, and requiring that 2% of life membership fees remaining after a member's death be remitted to the Grand Lodge. It was decreed that the Master cannot close a subordinate Lodge in short form. During the year 15 50-year, five 60-year and one 65-year pins were presented. Three cornerstones were laid and one flagpole dedicated. For printing the Annual Proceedings camera-ready copy was produced on two newly purchased IBM Selectric II correcting typewriters for offset printing. The saving, if the cost of the typewriters ($ 1800) and the annual maintenance contract are overlooked, was said to be nearly 60%. The resulting typography, while fairly satisfactory, was less legible and far from being attractive. For the ninth straight year the Grand Master sent letters to members about to be suspended for NPD. Of the number receiving letters, 53 paid up and 77 were suspended. Finances: Proposed budget, $49,678; per capita tax is $5.00. Total in the Life Membership fund is $39,729. Eugene S. Gates, Jr., was installed Grand Master and Royal D. Crowell was reinstalled for a 14th term as Grand Secretary. NEW BRUNSWICK—1978 Blake Alan Oulton, Grand Master Lodges—49

Members—7,639

M. W. Dalton, Grand Secretary Loss—16

The l l l t h Annual Communication was held in St. John May 12-13, 1978, with 47 Lodges represented but no Past Grand Masters recorded as in attendance. Distinguished Guests, representing eight Sister Grand Jurisdictions and seven Concordant Bodies, were present. First day of the session was devoted to a Service of Worship and Thanksgiving led by Grand Chaplain The Rev. W. A. McCarther, whose address was based on a text from

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Hebrews 11:1-13. Among musical numbers were a solo. T h e Holy City," "Jesus Lover of My Soul," by a quartet, plus hymns. During the year death claimed Past Grand Masters John William Summerville (1967-68). and George Percival Burchill (1934-35), Grand Chaplain Ralph Carleton Chambers, and Past Grand Secretary Thomas Giles Allen (1976-77). The Scholarship committee granted eight scholarships of $750 each, or a total of $6,000.00. The Benevolence committee rendered assistance to needy Brethren to the extent of $2,000.00. Keith Lodge #23, in Mincton, commemorated its 125th year with an emergent communication at New Brunswick Community College. A degree team from Caribou, Maine, was present and presented a trowel. In recognition of faithful service. Grand Master Oulton presented Rev. John Beardsley Medallions to R. T. Haley and J. S. Humphrey. Blake Allen Oulton was reinstalled as Grand Master and M.W. Dalton was reinstalled for his second term as Grand Secretary, being only the lOth incumbent in 111 years, one of whom, J. Twining Hart, between 1897 and 1937 served an even 40 years. NEW HAMPSHIRE—1978 Paul B. Talbot Grand Master Lodges—81

Members—14,511

Robert H. Danelson, Grand Secretary Loss—170

The 189th Annual Communication was held in Manchester May 20, 1978, with 80 Lodges represented and five Past Grand Masters in attendance. Fifteen Sister Grand Jurisdictions were represented. The 119th Semi-Annual Communication had been held in the same City on Nov. 19, 1977. Two days earlier a Special Communication had been held in Unity to dedicate the new carpet and Altar covering for Unity Lodge #62. Two lodges were consolidated during the year, and one, UD, was duly chartered. Grand Master Talbot approved 20 changes in by-laws of constituent lodges, 29 waivers of jurisdiction, nine requests for waiver of jurisdiction, three requests for courtesy work were received from other jurisdictions, and in return, three similar favors were requested. He continued his directive that all Brethren attending any meeting of Scottish Rite, York Rite, or the Shrine, be required to show a paid-up Blue Lodge card before being admitted. Twenty-eight dispensations were granted to hold Table Lodges, seven for fraternal visitations to or from lodges of neighboring States, and five permitting lodges to confer the EA degree in less than statutory time. For distinguished Masonic Service the Jermy L. Cross Medal was presented to Russell Eckloff Sr., Grand Sword Bearer, and to Melvin W. Chase, who had served many years as Assistant Grand Secretary, and for two years as Grand Secretary. Past Deputy Grand Master Wendell W. Tetley received the General John Sullivan Distinguished Service Medal. During the year 131 50-year pins were presented. Grand Lodge receipts for the year were $90,975.66, and exceeded expenditures by $1,810.19, bringing the unemcumbered balance in the general fund to $173,103.93. The Grand Lodge is seeking ways to restore William Pitt Tavern, located in a historic part of Portsmouth. It was occupied by a Masonic Lodge starting on March 1, 1768, and was the site of the founding of the Grand Lodge on July 8, 1789. A Lodge hall on the third •floor and a Masonic Museum on the second is hoped for. Among early guests in the building were George Washington and Generals Lafayette and John Paul Jones. David L. Batchelder was installed Grand Master and Robert H. Danelson was reinstalled for a fifth term as Grand Secretary. NEW JERSEY—1977 Richard S. Gulian, Grand Master Lodges—249

Members—78,996

Edward Rainey, Grand Secretary Loss—2,022

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The I90th Annual Communication was held in Atlantic City's Convention Hall April 27-28, 1977, with 247 Lodges represented and 18 of the 21 living Past Grand Masters in attendance. Twenty-four Distinguished Guests, representing 16 neighboring Grand Jurisdictions, were introduced. Five Emergent Communications were held during the year. Cornerstones were laid for new Temples at Millville and Lakewood. . .A Bicentennial Monument was dedicated at Burlington. . .A Time Capsule, to be opened in 2076, was implanted alongside an existing Temple cornerstone in Penns Grove. . .And in the Masonic Temple in Elizabeth a team from the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island exemplified the Master Mason degree on their candidate, using the Armenian language. The Masonic Home reported the average number of guests at 186 with an average per capita cost per day of $33.24. . .Total operating cost for the year, $2,256,725.00.. . It was voted to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. During the year the Acacia Lumberton Manor Apartments were opened and now house 164 families in pleasant and beautiful surroundings. A gold Masonic Widow's pin has been prepared. It consists of a broken column set in a wreath. The Grand Master's Charity fund showed receipts of $5,000.00 and expenditures of $4,350.00. . .The Blood Bank program netted 16,901 pints. The Grand Lodge Budget was set at $202,531.00, of which $168,143.00 would come from interest on investments. The Grand Master urged Lodges to make themselves known through community activities and suggested that each Lodge should make an "Outstanding Citizen of the Year" award. Two sets of Lodge consolidations were reported. Harry E. Besley was installed Grand Master and Edward Eainey was reinstalled for a seventh term as Grand Secretary.

NEW SOUTH WALES—1977 N. W. Warren, Grand Master Lodges—852

Members—84,080

R. G. Conno, Grand Secretary Loss—2,505

The eighty-ninth Annual Report covers two Special and four Quarterly Communications. The first Special Communication on Wednesday, July 28, 1976, for the installation of Grand Master Warren and the investiture of other Grand Lodge officers; the second, on June 8, 1977, new officers were elected, including N. W, Warren for a second term. In between the Specials for installation and election. Quarterly Communications were held on Sept. 8, and Dec. 8, 1976, and on March 9, and June 8, 1977. All were held in Sydney. Grand Master N. W. Warren is the son of T. L. Warren who held the office for three terms, 1956 through 1958. Organ music, trumpet fanfare, solos, duets, and choral items by a Masonic choir were a part of the installation program. Short greeting talks were given by Grand Masters from Tasmania, Queensland, New Zealand, Western Australia, Victoria and South Australia. The News South Wales Juridsiction is divided into 48 metropolitan and 63 country districts, each under an Inspector whose annual report is printed in the Proceedings. One Inspector reported that in his district one Master initiated two sons and two sons-in laws; a Past Master initiated three sons and a nephew, and another initiated three sons. It was expected that a Masonic Center in Sydney, on which construction began in July, 1975, would be opened and dedicated in Sept. 1978. Containing five Lodge rooms, with associated rehearsal and banquet rooms, total cost appeared to be running slightly under the estimated 9'/5 million dollars. In addition to the Masonic Center in Sydney, the Grand Master set cornerstones for a Masonic Complex in Canberra, and for a new Temple in Balranald for which 150 members took part.

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Twelve Masonic talks are available to subordinate lodges, so that no lodge need be satisfied only with meeting, reading minutes, paying bills and adjourning. Contributions of $500 each were made to 12 worth while charities, and in addition $ 1,000.00 was provided for the Sydney University Eye Retinal Detachment Trust... From investment income of $36,053 the Board of Benevolence made distress grants totaling $14,350. N. W. Warren was reinstalled for a second term as Grand Master and R. G. Connon was reinstalled as Grand Secretary. NEW YORK—1977 Albert W. Schneider, Grand Master Lodges—941

Members—194,477

Wendell K. Walker, Grand Secretary Loss—6,918

The 196th Annual Communication was held in New York City May 3-5, 1977. The first session, opened with prayer by Grand Chaplin Norman Vincent Peale, was in the Hotel Statler Hilton. The other two were in the Grand Lodge Room, Masonic Hall. Representatives were present from 14 Sister Grand Jurisdictions, including Past Grand Master Louis Dembitzer, of Belgium. Five concordant bodies were represented. Consolidations, involving 28 subordinate Lodges, reduced the total number by 14. A Grand Lodge by-law provides that a member cannot be suspended for non-payment of dues before a committee, appointed by the Master of his Lodge, has determined the reason for non-payment and reported back to the Lodge. A member out on demit for not more than five years, may be restored to membership by a majority show of hands, if the proper dues are paid. After five years a unanimous ballot would be required. Heretofore this privilege had been extended only to those suspended for non-payment of dues. The Masonic Home, located at Utica, has two buildings for adults, a health care center, and a children's cottage. Of the 539 residents, six are teenagers of high school age, three young men and three young women. Of the new admissions during the year, 46% were health care patients. The Medicare/ Medicaid programs are participated in, to help meet spiraling operational costs. Fifty-nine members of the Masonic Home Guild volunteered 3,308 hours of service to Home residents and patients. Mister Club volunteers meet twice a month and provide entertainment and fellowship for male residents. A banquet was staged for 50-year Masons in the Home; one brother had been a member for 71 years; he was 96 years old. Oldest resident was two months past 102 and three women had passed the century mark. Average of adults, 83 years and four months. Chairman of the Blood Bank program reported more than 7,000 units. The annual Empire State Masonic Cruisefor Masons and their families was enjoyed by 560. Albert W. Schneider was reinstalled for the traditional second term as Grand Master, and Wendell K. Walker for a fifteenth term as Grand Secretary. NEW ZEALAND—1976 A. E. Shuttleworth, Grand Master Lodges—433

Members—40,820

P. J. Oliver, Grand Secretary Loss—592

The 87th Annual Communication was held in Auckland on Nov. 24, 1976, with 411 Lodges represented and with Distinguished Guests present from the United Grand Lodges of England, Queensland, and New South Wales, and from the Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland. Fourteen Provincial Grand Masters are now appointed by the Grand Masters. Previously, in some districts they had been elected. The 'Lewis" rule permitting sons of Master Masons to petition for membership at age 1.8 was clarified to make certain that adopted sons were also included. Fees payable to Grand Lodge were all revised upward, including a new per capita tax of $3.60

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Heretofore admission to a Masonic Lodge room has been restricted to members of the craft. The new rule stipulates, "As a general rule the admission of ladies and young men to the Lodge room is a privilege to be exercised with disrection, and care must be taken that such occasions to not arise over-frequently, or without good and adequate reason." An attempt to require that no Lodge's admission fee be less than $60 was unsuccessful. Kirkpatrick House was provided for in the will of Worshipful Brother Samuel Kirkpatrick for accommodation of the daughters of deceased Masons. Twelve girls are residents. Included in the year's income was a Social Welfare subsidy of $1,820 and contributions by parents of $2,578.25. Liquid assets totaled $105,451. Honorary Past Grand Rank was conferred on 34 Brethren for devoted service to subordinate Lodges. The honors, ranging from Honorary Past Deputy Grand Master to Grand Steward, and including nine Past Grand Bible Bearers, two Past Grand Standard Bearers and two Past Grand Organists. Harold T. Donaldson was installed Grand Master and P.J. Oliver was reinstalled Grand Secretary. NORTH CAROLINA—1978 J. Earl Watson, Grand Master Lodges—389

Members—72,662

Robert P. Dudley, Grand Secretary Gain—304

The 191st Annual Communication was held in Raleigh April 18-19, 1977, with 355 Lodges represented and with 17 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Representatives of 17 Sister Grand Jurisdictions were present. Total attendance was 1,2765. Eight Emergent Communications were called during the year; four were to lay new Temple cornerstones; two were to dedicate new Temples; one was for the purpose of installing appointive Grand Lodge officers, and one was to set in place and dedicate a commemorative plaque at Memorial Hall, University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill. Among orders by the Grand Master, approved by the Jurisprudence Committee and by vote of the Grand Lodge: Subordinate lodges were sternly admonished to refrain from holding parties where the consumption of liquor was condoned or games of chance indulged in, on penalty of such lodge officers being charged with unmasonic conduct. A Shrine Club, in the process of selling tickets for a car raffle, was ordered to cease doing so at once, and to refund all money that had been received from the sale of tickets. The Grand Lodge Committee on Finance projected 1979 expenses at $99,950.00, which would be some $62,000.00 under anticipated income. The Masonic and Eastern Star Home admitted 34 new guests, bringing the total to 150, 72 of whom were in the Care center. The daily maintenance cost per resident was $15.37. Total operating cost for the year was $794,852.74. Mainsourcesof revenue were: Share of guests' income, $262,472.81; from Blue Lodges, $212,419.88; from Eastern Star, $148,379.77. No information on budget or number of students was given for the Oxford Orphanage. A drive is under way to raise 3'/4 milliondollarsfortheendowment fund, the income from which would provide complete support. To date $710,000.00 has been raised. The Orphanage maintains its own school, and provides vocational training in printing, heating and air conditioning; plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work. It operates its own farm. The nicely printed 214-page Grand Lodge Report was produced in the Orphanage printing department. Jacob Clyde Goodman, Jr., was installed Grand Master and Robert P. Dudley was reinstalled for a fourth term as Grand Secretary. NORTH DAKOTA—1977 Ward M. Kirby, Grand Master Lodges—no

Members—9,810

Paul L. Burkhardt, Grand Sec-y-Treas. Loss—190

The-88th Annual Communication was held in Dickinson June 16-18, 1977, with 64 Lodges represented and 12 Past Grand Masters in attendance. OtherGrand Jurisdictions represented were Manitoba, Minnesota, Montana, Iowa and Connecticut.

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The Printed Proceedings volume was dedicated to the.memory of three Past Grand Masters who took their places in the Celestial Grand Lodge during the year, Rilie R. Morgan (1945-46), Gilbert H. Movius (1967-68), and Hayden Williams (1968-69). Brother Morgan was born near Quenemo, Ks., lived for a time in Cherryvale, and attended KU. The Committee on Policy and General Purposes printed and distributed a Secretary's Handbook. The same committee announced that a Masonic Museum was nearing completion at Grand Lodge headquarters in Fargo. The Grand Lecturer reported that 16 district schools of instruction were held, with a total attendance of 472. The Library Committee stated that the North Dakota Masonic Library is a part of the Williston branch facility of the University of North Dakota, while the rare, restricted-use volumes have been assigned to the Chester Fritz Library on the Grand Forks campus of the University. The By-Laws Committee submitted, and the Grand Lodge adopted, a proposal to raise per capita dues from $5.00 to $7.00. At the Grand Lodge banquet and installation addresses were given by the Master Councilor of DeMolay and the Worthy Grand Matron of Eastern Star. Proposed budget for 1977-78 totaled $67,796.00! Grand Historian Ivan D. Christianson devoted much of his address to Eastern Star, stating that it was founded in 1850 by Master Mason Robert Morris, who not only wrote its ritual, but published more than 100 volumes of Masonic literature. In the annual proceedings were published the names of 116 distinguished brethren on whom had been bestowed the honorary membership in the North Dakota Grand Lodge, among them Kansas Past Grand Masters Charles S. McGinness, Arthur C. Hodgson, and Forrest D. Haggard. Richard S. Lord was installed Grand Master and Paul L. Burkhardt was reappointed and reinstalled Grand Secretary.

OHIO—1977 Charles S. Ward Grand Master Lodges—680

Members—244,485

Robert A. Hinshaw Grand Secretary Loss—2,834

A Lodge of Master Masons was opened in form Friday Oct. 14, 1977, at 8:30 a.m., by Arthur Pratt, Master of Temple Lodge No. 28, of Painesville. The Grand Officers of this Grand Jurisdiction were received with Grand Honors. Grand Master Charles S. Ward responded with thanks to the Master and officers of Temple Lodge and declared the Grand Lodge of Ohio opened for its 168th Annual Communication. There were 662 Lodges represented with a total registration of 2,312 members. A contribution of $5,075.00 was made to the George Washington Memorial Association. Marion Lodge No. 70 of Marion, raised a Fellowcraft to the sublime degree of a Master Mason at 4:00 a.m. on May 31, 1977, afterwhich a Floral Wreath was laid on the Warren G. Harding Memorial by the Grand Master. During the past year. Cornerstones were laid at 2 new Lodge Halls and the Miamitown Baptist Church. . .TTiere were 5 newly erected Temples Dedicated. There are 11 Lodges with memberships of less than 75 and there are 6 Lodges that have memberships of over 1,500. There were six pieces of legislation, individually received that referred to various committees for consideration at the 169th Annual Communication.. .The Jurisprudence Committee made partial reports on 10 pieces of legislation of which 5 were adopted and 5 rejected. . .One rejection would have permitted subordinate Lodges, with permission of the District Deputy Grand Master, to abbreviate the ritual of the second section of the Master Mason degree. Average census of the Ohio Masonic Home during the year was 470. There were 178 Men and 292 Women which produced a cost of operation of the Home $5,084,928.00 for that period.

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All Grand Officers were publicly installed. Following dismissal of the public, the Grand Master declared the 168th Annual Communication closed and that this Grand Jurisdiction would reconvene, October 20-21, 1978, at Columbus, Ohio for the 169th Annual Communication. Jerry C. Rasor installed Grand Master and Robert A. Hinshaw reinstalled Grand Secretary for an eighth term.

Lee E. Burgess, Grand Master Lodges—338

OKLAHOMA —1978 ' Members—66,709

Leo E. Nelson, Grand Secretary Loss—349

The 70th Annual Communication was held in Guthrie Feb. 14-16, 1978, with Subordinate Lodges represented by 1,035 members, and 14 of the 20 living Past Grand Masters in attendance. It was the 105th Communication since the founding of Grand Lodge in Indian Territory, and the 85th since the area became Oklahoma Territory. Distinguished Guests were introduced from Texas, New Mexico, and Iowa, as were representatives of three Concordant Bodies. On March 9, 1977, Past Grand Master Lavon Orton (1958) laid down his working tools. . .During the year C. W. Reese, serving his sixth term as Grand Secretary, resigned and Leo E. Nelson was appointed to fill out the unexpired term. . .Thirteen Emergent and Special Communications were called. Ten were for the purpose of laying cornerstones/dedicating new Lodge buildings; the other three were cornerstone ceremonies for a Municipal Medical building at Chelsea, for a County Hospital at Cherokee, and for an Amaranth Temple at Ardmore. The new 2.5 million dollar Masonic Home in Guthrie is now home for 117 guests. A $2.00 addition to the per capita tax is proposed in order to assure proper care. The amount of $4,000 was alotted to the Youth groups, $1,000 each to DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, and Job's Daughters, with a similar amount going to the DeMolay endowment fund. The High School essay contest was participated in by 127 girls and 107 boys, representing 130 different schools. First, second, and third prizes were awarded to each sex. During the year Oklahoma presented 12 50-year pins to members of other Jurisdictions, residing in Oklahoma, and other Jurisdictions presented 63 to Oklahomans residing in their States. Of the 63, 18 resided in California, 16 in Texas, 4 in Florida, and 6 in Kansas. George H. Powers was installed Grand Master and J. Edward Gwinn was installed Grand Secretary.

ONTARIO—1976 Eric W. Nancekivell Grand Master Lodges—642

Members—114,749

J. A. Irvine Grand Secretary Loss—997

The 121st Annual Communication was held in the City of Toronto, July 21-22, 1976. There are 7 Masonic Districts and 67 Lodges in the beautiful City of Toronto. Representatives of 44 nearby Grand Jurisdictions were introduced and made welcome, including Kansas Past Grand Masters Ralph D. Walker and Ben W. Graybill. Brother Graybill responded for Kansas. During the Past Year: 790 50-year awards, 95 60-year awards and four 70-year awards were presented. There are now 56 Past Masters with 50-yearawards and one with a 60year award in this Grand Jurisdiction. Benevolent donations amounting to $4,500.00 were disbursed, while the Masonic Foundation was disbursing $15,500.00 to Bursaries and to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.

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All delegates registered are listed together with their respective Lodges in the Grand Lodge Proceedings. Two new Lodge premises were dedicated; on Oct. 31, 1975, the new Lodge Hall for Avonmore Lodge No. 452 at Avonmore, and on Feb. 25, 1976, the new Central Masonic Temple of Hamilton. There are 21 Lodges meeting in the District of Hamilton. Two new Lodges were instituted, Cambridge Lodge No. 728 at Cambridge and Friendship Lodge No. 729 at Pickering. . .Sincere Greetings and Best Wishes were extended all Officers of both. Thirteen Lodges of the Jurisdiction were granted permissio.n to wear gold braid as part of their Lodge dress for having served Masonry for 100 years. The 122nd Annual Communication of this Grand Jurisdiction will be held in this same building and City, July 20th and 21st of 1977. . . Eric W. Nancekivell reinstalled Grand Master and J.A. Irvine, reinstalled Grand Secretary for a sixth term. OREGON—1977 Roland E. Gleason, Grand Master Lodges—180

Members—33,004

Elvin E. Phillips, Grand Secretary Loss—701

The 127th Annual Communication was held at Forest Grove, June 8, 9, 10, 1977. ..All Grand Lodge Officers were present... 14 Past Grand Masters... 14 Distinguished Guests.. .14 50-year members. . .353 members of 174 Lodges. During the year 197 50-year awards were presented. The Masonic and Eastern Star Home started the fiscal year with 80 Guests, added 15 and released 16, leaving a total census of 79. . .The average monthly cost per guest was $799.77. . .Average age of guests is 86 and average residency is approximately 5 Years. In 1933 a Life Membership program was inaugurated allowing members to purchase a Life Membership. . .During this year 502 were purchased in the amount of $69,831, increasing the fund to $1,674,884,62.. .Earnings on this principal are invested each month to produce more income, which is distributed to the participating Lodges. . .Each participating Lodge realizes approximately 7% income on its total in the fund. . .Every Lodge in the jurisdiction has at least one Life Membership. . .The formula for this program is often requested by other jurisdictions planning to adopt a similar program. The 128th Annual Communication will be held at Portland, June 14, 15, 16, 1978. Joseph W. Jarvis was installed Grand Master and Elvin E. Phillips, Grand Secretary, succeeding W. Dexter Elliott, who had served 11 years.

PENNSYLVANIA—1977 John L. McCain, Grand Master Lodges—597

Members—224,769

William A. Carpenter, Grand Secretary Loss—2,896

Four Quarterly Communications were held; the first at Philadelphia March 2, with 178 Lodges represented and 4 Past Grand Masters in attendance; the second in Pittsburgh June I, with 201 Lodges represented and 5 Past Grand Masters in attendance; the thii d on Sept. 7, with 169 Lodges represented and 6 Past Grand Masters in attendance, and the fourth on Dec. 7, with 391 Lodges represented and 4 Grand Masters in attendance, both in Philadelphia. Total attendance at the four. 2,867, with Pittsburg leading with 1,201. The Annual Communication was held at Hershey Dec. 27, 1977, with 199 Lodges represented and 4 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Twelve neighboring Grand Jurisdictions were represented by 40 Distinguished Guests, including 7 Grand Masters and 4 Past Grand Masters. Eleven Special Dispensations were granted during the year to permit Order of Eastern Star to hold meetings in Masonic Temples. Rainbow Girls were similarly favored on four occasions, and Job's Daughters once.

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The Instructor of Ritualistic Work held ten sectional meetings, attended by 2,500 members, representing all 70 Districts and 556 Lodges. The committee on Youth Services received 42 applications for scholarships and approved 32 with an accompanying expenditure of $264,400.00 Masonic Homes: The Benjamin Franklin building was added to the Health Care Center at a cost of four million dollars; it added 168 beds to the skilled nursing area. . .The guest population was 565, including 62 married couples, 122 men, 228 widows, eight mothers of Masons, two sisters, and one daughter. There also were 14 children, eight boys and six girls. Average adult age was 82.2 years. . .During the year assistance in their homes was extended to 46 adults at a cost of $1,718.00 per month. Homes assets include $3,045,523 cash and savings; $3,568,374 investments; $4,087,188 reserve fund. Including restricted funds and fixed assets, the total is $36,997,014. The separate Masonic Institute for Boys listed assets of $ 1,575,293, over a million of which was in restricted funds. Grand Lodge started the year with a cash balance of $245,503.00, and a proposed budge of $1,645,000.00. Walter P. Wells was installed Grand Master and William A. Carpenter was reinstalled for a fifth term as Grand Secretary.

PHILIPPINES—1977 Jose L. Araneta, Grand Master Lodges—169

Members—14,297

Esteban Munarriz, Grand Secretary Gain—177

The 61st Annual Communication was held April 29-30, 1977, in Manila, with all 169 Lodges represented, including 5 U.D., and with seven Past Grand Masters in attendance. Total in attendance, 834. During the year one consolidation of Lodges was effected and five new ones were constituted. The committee on Constitution revisions approved a recommendation requiring that a passport-size photograph be attached to all petitions for the degrees. During the year 6,951 pesos was used for charity, $5,000 of which went to two lodges that fell victims to a typhoon and tidal wave. Plaridel Temple, home of the Grand Lodge in Manila, remains the top priority on the building replacement list. The Budget committee recommended that the per capita tax for Grand Lodge support be increased from 10 to 14 pesos. This, added to 10 pesos subscription to the Cable, 5 for the Crippled Children's Home, and 2 for the Youth Groups, would bring the total assessment to 31 per capita. Over-seas subscribers to the Cabletow will pay an additional 5 pesos. The Grand Lodge, Scottish Rite, and York Rite have members on a co-ordinating committee to present a united image in looking after the welfare of the community. Youth groups are prospering. There are 26 Chapters of DeMolay with a total membership of 2,000, and five more Chapters are being formed. In 1976 DeMplays in Mindano over-achieved its membership goal with a record 243.3% and Luzon did almost as well with 179.8%. They were Nos. I and 2 in the DeMolay World in membership growth. They are working toward a Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay in the Philippines. There are nine Assemblies of Job's Daughters with 416 active members, and three Assemblies of Rainbow Girls with 112 active members. The Masonic Hospital for Crippled Children admitted 34 new patients during the year, 20 boys and 14 girls. Eight requests for outgrown or wornout braces and orthopedic shoes were met. Calixto Oirola Zaidivar was installed Grand Master and Esteban Munarriz was reinstalled for a 22nd term as Grand Secretary.

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND—1977 William Hazen MacLure, Grand Master Lodges—17 Members—1,316

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E. C. MacMillan, Grand Secretary Gain—1

The 102nd Annual Communication was held in the Masonic Temple, Charlottetown, June 25, 1977, with 16 Lodges represented and a total attendance of 98, including 14 visitors and 16 Past Grand Masters. Representatives were present from the Sister Grand Jurisdictions of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and South Carolina, and from seven concordant bodies. Zetland Lodge No. 7, a few year early reported as nearly dormant, reported conferring 5 EA degrees, 7 FC, 5 MM, and receiving 3 by affiliation. The Grand Lodge general account reported receipts of $6,269.00, which was $2,149.00 above expenses. From the Benevolent fund, $1000.00 went for scholarships and $450.00 for fraternal assistance. Heretofore four scholarships of $250.00 each have been granted; the number will be increased to eight. The Temple Board having increased annual rent for the office used by the Grand Secretary from $400.00 to $1200.00, the per capita assessment will be increased from $2.50 to $3.50. The Board of General Purposes.afterdiscussing the establishment of a Masonic Home, concluded the membership could not support such a venture. Robert A. Gordon, Grand Historian, continuing his interesting series on the History of Freemasonry on Prince Edward Island, stated that it all started with St. John's Lodge No. 1, in Charlottetown, which from 1797 until 1858 had jurisdiction over the entire Island. Minutes are available since 1827. Archibald Ellsworth Campbell was installed Grand Master and Ernest C. Macrnillan was reinstated Grand Secretary. PUERTO RICO—1978 Juan L. Matos Cintron, Translation by Biard Strain Grand Master The Acacia, official organ of the Grand Lodge of Puerto Rico, came to the attention of the committee. While not the usual report of an annual communication, it contained items of interest. in the lead article Grand Master Cintron, serving his first term, stated his sincere desire to be of service to the fraternity, and expressed the hope that he might serve additional terms. He reviewed Masonry from the time of the building of the great cathedrals in Europe up to the 1717 English landmark. He detailed his pleasure a_nd the honors accorded him while in attendance at the 1977 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Dany Yankton, Luz del Toa Lodge #68, described George Washington's outstanding Masonic record, and stated that the most ancient Lodge of record was the one opened in Calcutta, India, in 1730. He credited King Solomon not only with building a great Temple, but also of raising a more important sanctuary—aTempleof virtue and wisdom." Past Master Enrique Ramirez discussed life and death in a philosophical vein and noted that, in Puerto Rico, Nov. 2 each year is set aside as "the day of remembering those dear beings who have preceded us in their march toward the eternal." Of the fear of death he says. T o live with fear is not to live; it is a constant torture to the soul." In an impressiveceremonyduringaquarterly session of Grand Lodge, on Jan. 28, 1978, the Grand Master awarded a 50-year certificate and pin to Pedro Molano Morris, M.D., who, in a prepared statement, told of his pleasure and satisfaction in being a member of the Craft for so long a period. Ferdinand George Comas, San Diego Lodge #35, reported at length on an occasion in 1976 when Cardinal Terence Cooke, in New York, extolled the Masonic movement in the United States for its charitable activities, its infallible belief in a Supreme Being, and for its patriotic participation in American History. Before 3,000 Masons and their families, he expressed pleasure for having been the first Catholic to be invited to appear before so large a group of Masons. He regretted differences that arose many years ago, and felt sure such would never happen again.

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QUEENSLAND—1976 John Fergus Stephenson, Grand Master Lodges—480

Members—33,368

E. E. Dunning, Grand Secretary Loss—296

Quarterly Communications were held Sept. 3, and Dec. 3, 1975, Mar. 3, June 2, and Sept. I, 1976; Special Communications were on July 9, 1975, and July 7, 1976. All were held in Brisbane. In March, 1976, R. E. Minett, who had been Grand Secretary for4'/4 years, resigned. Deputy Grand Secretary E. E. Dunning was appointed to fill the vacancy and subsequently elected Grand Secretary. Three Freemasons' Scholarships to attend the University of Queensland were awarded; one went to the daughter of a Mason, two went to sons of Masons. Grants totaling $ 1,148 were distributed to beneficiaries, and to help outfit'children of beneficiaries for the new school year. The Board of Benevolence made 14 grants to Brethren, 157 to widows, and 39 to children. Total amount, $10,108. There were 350 in residence at the Freemasons Homes, with 12 urgent applicants waiting. In addition 136 had been approved for admission when needed. Construction of a Nursing home addition is nearing completion; 400 were present at the foundation stone laying. The ceremony was covered by TV. Of the 480 Country (subordinate) Lodges 87% had fewer than 100 members. The largest had 173. Two surrendered their charters during the year. The United Grand Lodge of England withdrew recognition of Grand Lodge Alpina of Switzerland; Queensland Grand Lodge followed suit. Later the United Grand Lodge of England restored recognition and Queensland did likewise. All Worshipful Masters and Secretaries of Lodges are asked to publicize a new booklet, ."What Is Freemasonry." More than 11,500 copies had been circulated. The Board of General Purposes granted permission to ballot on 598 applications; 410 were for initiation and 188 were for Joining Brethren. Action was deferred on several applications, and in one instance the application to ballot was denied. John Fergus Stevenson was reinstalled for a third consecutive term as Grand Master, and E. E. Dunning was installed Grand Secretary.

RHODE ISLAND—1977 Kenneth W. Jencks, Grand Master Lodges—46

Members—13,408

Albert W. Abramson, Grand Secretary Loss—239

The Semi-Annual Communication for Rhode Island and Providence Plantation was held Nov. 20, 1976 in the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Providence, ending 78 years tenure at that location. The 186th Annual Communication on May 16, 1977, was the first to be held at the recently completed Scottish Rite Cathedral in Cranston. Attendance at the Semi-Annual Communication was 202, including 10 Past Grand Masters; at the Annual Communication, 268, including 14 Past Grand Masters. Present also were representatives from 16 Sister Grand Jurisdictions at the Annual Communication. Occasional Communications were held Oct. 31, 1976, and Jan. 11, 1977, for the new Scottish Rite Cathedral at Cranston. In October to lay the cornerstone; in January to dedicate the Masonic Auditorium. In an interesting review of Masonic activities in Providence, Grand Historian Norris G. Abbott Jr. noted that in 1946 presidents offive of the seven Colleges in Rhode Island were Masons, and all were appointed Associate Chaplains for a one year term. The death of Past Grand Master Bertram Clarke (1956) occurred on Jan. 26, 1977. During the year the following awards were made: Distinguished Medals, 4; Exemplary medals, 4; Meritorious Medals, 4; Beehives, 2.

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As in many other grand Jurisdictions, Masonic Education is to be aided by the establishment of a Speakers' Bureau. As so succinctly stated by the Jurisprudence Committee, "A Brother uneducated Masonicly is unable to grasp and understand the laudable aims and tenets of Freemasonry." It is generally agreed that no Lodge should be satisfied merely with rneeting, reading the minutes, paying the bills, and closing. A new publication, 'The Rhode Island Freemason" has been launched and is prospering. Receipts from donations and advertising totaled $9,540.62, which exceeded production costs by $1,621.86. The Masonic Home Fund statement showed a Principal Fund of $1,303,335.94 and an Income Fund of $357,936.84. Nothing was said about the existence of a Masonic Home. Wesley J. Reuther was installed Grand Master and Albert W. Abramson was reinstalled Grand Secretary. SASKATCHEWAN-1976 James Nixon, Grand Master Lodges—182

Members—11,134

E. A. Snell, Grand Secretary Loss—251

The 70th Annual Communication was held in Saskatoon on the 18th of June 1976. . .144 Constitute Lodges were represented. . .645 was the voting strength. . There were 78 Masters, 44 Senior Wardens, 24 Junior Wardens and 430 Brethern who signed the register, 281 being Past Masters. . .Of the three Lodges not having been represented in Granduring the last 8 years, one accepted the invitation to serve on the Credentials Committee, The Canadian Mounted Police presented their symbol of Unity and Soverignty, the Maple Leaf and the Starsand Stripes of the United States of America at the Altar.. .The American Ceremonial Flag was presented to this Grand Jurisdiction by the Grand Jurisdiction of Montana. One 70-ycar Gold Ribbon was added to the 50-year Jewel of one Brother, a 65-year Gold Ribbon was added lo another. There were eight 60-ycar Gold Ribbons added lo that many more brethern. In addition there were 56 50-year Gold Jewels and Scrolls presented during this year. The Committee on the Condition of Masonry, reported quite a change in the ratings of a yearago. . .Of the 181 lodges reported on. by the District Deputy Grand Masters.onlv 12 were rated excellent. 95 good. 52 fair and 22 poor. Average attendance was only 13.5 members per communication of those constitute Lodges. The Finance Committee brought before this Grand Communication the following recommendation to be presented and acted upon at the 71sl Annual Communication, that Section 99 of the Constitution (1976) be amended to increase the per capita dues from $2.50 to $4.00. effective on and after February 28. 1978. The 71st Annual Communication is to be held in the City of Rcgina Fridavthe 17th of. June 1977. Following the election and appointments for the coming year, the 70th Communication was closed in ample form. I,. Gwinn was installed Grand Master and Clifford R. Shaffer, reinstalled. Grand Secretarv. SCOTLAND —1977 Robert W. Gordon, E. Stuart Falconer, Grand Master Mason Grand Secretary Lodges—1,072 Permits Plural Memberships Quarterly Communications of this Grand Jurisdiction were held in Freemasons' Hall, 96 George Street, Edinburgh, February 3rd, May 5th, September 4th and November 3rd of 1977. The Festival of St. Andrew was held Nov. 30, at which time Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esselemont, having served as Grand Master Mason was reinstalled. From April I, 1976 to March 31, 1977 the summary of Accounts relating to the Benevolence Funds totaled 208,248 Pounds. These funds were received from the

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following sources; Interest, Income Tax recovered. Donations as apportioned. Specific Donations and Legacies. During a Special Communication, Sept. 15, a Charter was granted a new Lodge, located at Empangeni, Natal, which will be known as Umfoizi Lodge No. 1,721. The fees for initiation are to be 100 Rands, 25 Rands for affiliation, 25 Rands to the Annual Contribution and 25 Rands for Test Fees. . .The color of the clothing to be worn in this Lodge will be Royal Blue. Brethern of every color around the World are now under the supervision of this Grand Jurisdiction. Robert W. Gordon, reinstalled Grand Master Mason and E. Stuart Falconer, reinstalled Grand Secretary. SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1976 Justice Zelling, Grand Master Lodges—218

Members—20,563

J. H. R. Garde, Grand Secretary Loss—221

The Half Yearly Communication was held on Oct. 15, 1975, and the Annual Communication on April 21,1976, both in Adelaide, both open at 7:45 p.m. Attendance at the former, 411, at the latter, 539. A surprising number of other Grand Jurisdictions were represented at both sessions, among them, Australia, three; United Kingdom, one; Canada, three. United States. 17; other Foreign Countries, 16. Grand Master Zelling, completing his fourth year in that office, gave scholarly addresses at each session, both reflected in-depth study and research and provided much food for thought. He urged Lodges to do more work in community projects, not only to associate themselves with useful projects for the community, but to think out and initiate such projects. He commended one of his committees for its arrangement to present the degrees in visual form. Grand Masters and Deputy Grand Masters serve lengthy terms. Since founding of the Grand Lodge in 1884 only 20 individuals have served as Grand Master and 27 as Deputy Grand Master. Just before the turn of the Century one Grand Master served for 21 years. Finances: Donations for charitable purposes were generous; to the Benevolent Fund, $25,429; widows and Orphans Fund, $1,000; Cottage Homes Fund, $47,140; Masonic Memorial Village Fund, $38,244; for a total of $111,833. The Board of General Purposes operated on a budget of $138,143 and over-spent by $6,101. Residents of the Cottage Homes and the Masonic Memorial Village, 289; in the Nursing Home, 48 patients; total, 337. The Grand Lecturer reported 112 lectures a decrease of II over the previous year, believed due to more degree work. William Bosun Allen was installed Grand Master, and J. H. R. Garde was reinstalled Grand Secretary. SOUTH CAROLINA —1978 James D. Penley, Jr., Grand Master Lodges—323

Members—74,437

H. Dwight McAlister, Grand Secretary Gain—372

The 241st Annual Communication was held at Columbia, April 27-28, 1978, with all Grand Lodge officers and 10 Past Grand Masters preset; 303 Lodges were represented. Lapel buttons were presented to 1,450 25-year members and gold pins to 180 50-year members. A Traveling Bible had reached the Altars of 147 of the 323 Lodges. This is intended to encourage visitations between Lodges. This Grand Jurisdiction was privileged to have its Officers preside at three School Buildings, one Shrine Club, Six Lodge Halls and the Arts Center at the College of Charleston for the Laying of Cornerstones.

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Fourteen Lodges raised 30 or more Master Masons, eleven show a net gain of 20 or more, 77 lodges showed no one suspended for non-payment of dues. Thirty-two lodges reported no one raised. There was $137,051.00, as charity, extended to 157 Widows and 91 destitute Master Masons. The 242nd Annual Communication will be held at Spartanburg on April 26, 27, 1979. James D. Penley, Jr., reinstalled Grand Master and H. Dwight McAlister, reinstalled Grand Secretary. SOUTH DAKOTA —1977 Arthur W. Galligher, Grand Master Lodges—152

Members—14,618

Lawrence J. Larson, Grand Sec-y-Treas. Loss—292

The 103rd Annua! Communication was in Huron, June 14-15, 1977, with 252 in attendance, including 13 Past Grand Masters and 39 representatives from other Grand Jurisdictions. During the year 31 Lodges had net gains in membership; 95 suspended no members. Eighty-four have degree fees of $50 to 75; 22 have annual d ues under $ 10; one collects $20. In spite of the inconvenience and some embarrassment resulting from centering the offices of Grand Secretary and treasurer in one person, when the encumbent died suddenly, the practice was being continued. Two cornerstones were laid during the year, one for the Eastern Star home at Redfield, the other for a new Masonic Temple at Martin. Four 70-year palsm, 37 60-year palms, and 112 50-year medals were presented and the recipients' names published in the Annual Proceedings. The 140th annual Distinguished Service award went to John W. Schmidt, a member of Faith Lodge #168. A grant of $500 each was made to DeMolay and Job's Daughters. Representatives were present at the All-Masonic banquet and made short talks of appreciation for financial and leadership support. Proposed amendments to the constitution would have lowered the Masonic age to 18, increased the per capita tax by $1.00, and permitted proprietors and vendors of alcoholic beverages to petition for the degrees. At the 1968 Communication only the latter was approved. Not many states have lowered their standards to this extent. Finances: $14,911.53 was spent in refurbishing the Grand Lodge library. . .Proposed budget, $80,886.00... Disbursements from the charity fund, $52,989.64, leaving a balance of $1,080,582.12; interest and dividends for the year in excess of $77,000.00. The Board of Custodians reported 33 schools of instruction had been held over the state by its six members. Historian Harold L. Tisher reported the steps followed down through the years in arriving at the present Ritual with final adoption of Wisconsin's version of the Webb work. What other adjoining States, if any, have identical, or nearly identical Rituals? Please report. Wilson Sweaney was installed Grand Master and Lawrence J. Larson was reinstalled Grand Secretary-treasurer for a third term. TASMANIA—1978 Charles H. Harnett, Grand Master Lodges—79

Members—7,662

M. P. R. Rex, Grand Secretary Loss—174

The Half-Yearly Communication was held Aug. 27, 1977, and the Annual Communication March 28, 1978, both in Hobart, with 77 Lodges represented at the first, and 76 at the second. Approval has been given for ladies to be present and participate in installation banquets when desired by a Lodge. Tlie ban on Eastern Star was lifted. During the year 22 50-year emblems were presented, including one to the widow of a Past Master. A 60-year clasp was awarded to the son of a Past Grand Master, the late N. E. Lakin.

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Benevolences dispensed totaled $5,843.50, including a $65 Christmas cheer gift to each person on the role. Income of$ 17,072.97 came from Lodge dues. Master & Wardens'fees, and sundry donations; the two largest amounts were Installation Collections $5,923.08 and interest $7,453.31. All surplus income over expenditures, except $2,000, was divided equally between the Southern and Northern Masonic Homes. In the General account the treasurer reported a deficit for the year of $1,330.72, which was to be recovered by increasing per capita dues. Total expenditures had been $21,703.30. Meetings with Entered Apprentices were held in three areas and were well attended, although not restricted to E.A.'s. The Grand Master, in company with the Grand Secretary and the Deputy Grand Master, called on His Excellency the Governor and delivered a message of loyalty to Her Majesty the Queen. Her Majesty's Secretary replied, "I am commanded by the Queen to thank you and the members of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Tasmania and for your loyalty and good wishes." It was noted that in the distribution of the Queen's Jubilee Medal, 25% of the recipients in Tasmania were Masons. Charles H. Harnett was reelected Grand Master and M. P. R. Rex was reappointed Grand Secretary.

TENNESSEE—1978 Gus John Vlasis, Grand Master Lodges—385

Members—98,037

John R. Stracener, Grand Secretary Loss—88

The 164th Annual Communication was held in Nashville March 22-23, 1978, with 376 Lodges represented and 19 of the 21 living Past Grand Masters in attendance, along with 15 Distinguished Guests representing 10 neighboring Grand Jurisdictions. For the first time in 36 years a small loss in membership was reported, although it was announced that 2,000 EA's and 1,800 FC's were eligible to move on up. During the year one Memphis lodge conferred 174 degrees and had a net gain of 35 with no NPD suspensions. During the 36 years of continuous gains, 44,357 members were added. Much of Tennessee's success can be traced to its committee on Education, led by a fulltime Grand Lodge employee, with an active leader in each subordinate lodge, and to its Grand Lecturers, working under direction of the Board of Custodians. Among their activities: Officer identification cards are printed and mailed to each lodge officer. . .A new set of slides, "Duties of Lodge Officers," was shown in all 30 Masonic districts and viewed by 1,326 officers and members. . .Each lodge has an educational material display rack, the officer in charge seeing to it that all new members get the material; he also conducts educational programs at lodge meetings. . .Achievement awards go to the lodges with the best educational programs. . .Attendance at 30 District meetings totaled 8,171, with individual lodge representation varying from 63 to 1,081; 73 lodges had more than 10% of their members present, the highest being 38%... During the year 1,431 new and renewal certificates of proficiency were issued. . .Grand Lodge's three Lecturers and the chairman of the Education committee each receive a salary of $ 11,500, plus $4,000 for expenses. Grand Lodge recognized and published the names of 26 subordinate lodge secretaries who had served 25 years or longer, and of 14 70-year lodge members. Of the six lodges chartered by Andrew Jackson, three are still active. Tennessee Grand Lodge was chartered in 1813 by North Carolina. George Edward Rothrock was installed Grand Master, and John R. Strachner was reinstalled for a fourth term as Grand Secretary. TEXAS—1976 Thomas C. Yantis, Grand Master Lodges—976

Members—224,650

Harvey C. Byrd, Grand Secretary Loss—1456

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The 141st Annual Communications was held in Waco, Nov, 30, Dec. 1-2, 1976, with 538 Lodges represented. In attendance were 21 Past Grand Masters, 1,740 Past Masters, 975 visitors from Texas Lodges and 11 representatives of other Grand Lodges. Highlights of the year: Ton cornerstones were leveled and nine Masonic buildings dedicated. Texas Lodges conferred 62 courtesy degrees and requested 53 from other Grand Jurisdictions. One Lodge U.D. formed. Names of members and their Lodges receiving 50-year pins occupied 25 pages in the printed proceedings. Among the 98 courtesy presentations were 12 members of Kansas Lodges. Seven pages, devoted to the proper conduct of a Masonic Funeral and the attendant relations with the family of the deceased Brother, should be required reading for every Lodge officer. The subject is beautifully handled. Based on decisions of the Grand Master, later approved by the jurisprudence committee/adopted resolutions: A petitioner can't be protested before the petition is presented. . .A Lodge may award scholarships to honor graduates of high schools. . .Affiliated Past Masters from other Grand Jurisdictions are extended the usual courtesies, but have no rights or privileges under the laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas.. .The placing of Masonic emblems on automobiles is a violation of Grand Lodge laws. . .A Lodge cannot solicit funds from a Foundation to aid in the construction of a Masonic building.. .The National Camper Travelers, Inc., cannot organize in Texas.. .Masons below the 21 age limit may visit Texas Lodges, but cannot affiliate until they reach 21, . .Degree teams from other jurisdictions, using their own work, may confere degrees in Texas Lodges, but only on their own candidates and in the English language.. .The foyer of a Lodge building can be used for holding local, state, and national elections, so long as neither the lodge hall nor the ante room is used. . .Fifteen requests for waiver of Physical requirements of a petitioner were all granted. Finances: Balance in the general fund, $418,537.59. . .Disbursements from the Grand Lodge Assistance Fund, $75,525.00. . .Donations to the Library and Museum Fund, $25,912.90. (The library now has 33,094 volumes.).. .Proposed new budget,$520,000.00. Twenty-six 3-col. pages listed the names of members holding certificates to teach the work, including 10 pages for those holding life certificates. Herman Vinyard was installed Grand Master, and Harvey C. Byrd was reinstalled Grand Secretary for a 24th term. VERMONT—1977 Hilton E. Gale, Grand Master Lodges—98

Members—14,211

Cecil R. Brown, Grand Secretary Loss—324

The 184th Annual Communication was held at Burlington June 15-16, 1977, with 94 Lodges represented and 383 in attendance. There were seven Past Grand Masters present, also representatives from 13 Sister Grand Jurisdictions. John Barney awards were made to Jack Burton Sloan for his work with DeMolay, and to Cedric L. Smith for service to Masonry, including Eastern Star, DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, and the Grand Lodge. The Philip C. Tucker award went to NorrisGreenleaf Abbott Jr. for his efforts in behalf of the several branches of Masonry. Twenty-one Blue Lodge secretaries were cited for having held their posts for 12 years or more. One had served 47 years and another 41; nine had served 20 or more years. Official actions: Table Lodges provided for; to use the ritual supplied by the Masonic Service Association. . .The Grand Master may appoint as many Assistant Grand Chaplains as he deems necessary, who shall not, by virtue of their office, become members of the Grand Lodge of Vermont. . .$5,500 donated to the Masonic Service Association of Silver Springs, Md.. for hospital visitation work for armed service veterans. . .$200 also made available to Masonic visitor at the V.A. hospital. . .Because of complicated governmental agency regulations, $200 made available to any Grand Lodge Committee for legal assistance. . .The $4.85 per capita tax breaks down to $3.11 general fund, $1.00 charity, 49c insurance, 25c DeMolay. The Charity fund showed assets of $79,666.09 and disbursements of $51,935.74, much of which went to Lodges.

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The Library Committee reported that during the removal of old records from a subterranean vault of the Temple a considerable number of bronze coins relating to the 100th anniversary of the Grand Lodge were discovered. They were placed on sale at $10 each, the proceeds to be used for renovating the vault. Ernest R. McDonald Jr. was installed Grand Master and Cecil R. Brown was reinstalled Grand Secretary. VICTORIA —1977 Christopher R. B. James, Grand Master Lodges—824

Members—8.1.591

G. W. Jackson, Grand Secretary Loss—2,485

In its 88th year the Grand Lodge of Victoria in Australia held its traditional Quarterly Communications on Mar. 7, June 15, Sept. 21, and Dec. 21,1977, all in East Melbourne. On March 7, Grand Master James, having been re-elected for a second term at the December, 1976 Quarterly communication, was introduced with a fanfare of trumpets, was invested, re-installed, and given the Grand Honors, after which a hymn was sung by the assemblage. Following his address an anthem was sung by the Grand Lodge choir. Deputy Grand Master Reginald E. Gregory, who had opened the Communication, was invested in about the same manner, preceded by the fanfare of trumpets. The Communication was closed by prayer and singing of the National Anthem. Early in the year six Masonic scholarships were awarded at the high school level and two at the college level. Freemasons' scholarships, the 33rd award, went to 51 children at the secondary school level. All went to sons and daughters of Masons. The Board of Royal Freemasons' Homes of Victoria operates Punt Road Homes, Centennial Nursing Home and four Independent Units, housing a total of 604 residents. There are approximately 270 on the waiting list, the usual waiting period being about three years. However plans are under way to construct 16 additional units near the Masonic Temple in the city of Wangaratta. An addition to the Nursing Center is badly needed, although securing trained nursing staff is a problem. Annual report of the Freemason's Hospital Board listed 5,551 patients treated, involving 4.327 surgical cases. For the most recent six months period the working account income of $4,415,638 exceeded expenses by $221,997. The bed fee for patients is $ 100 per day, from which Masons and their dependents receive a 15% discount. During a 12-month period the Board of Benevolences expended $203,272 in behalf of needy Masons, their widows, and children. Reginald E. Gregory was installed Grand Master, 28th to hold the position since Grand Lodge was formed. G. W. Jackson was reinstalled for a 11th term as Grand Secretary, he being only the sixth to ever have filled the position.

VIRGINIA —1977 L. Douglas Delano, Grand Master Lodges—348

Members—69,987

John P. Stokes, Grand Secretary Loss—200

The 199th Annual Communication was held in Richmond Feb. 14-16, 1977. with 284 Lodges represented and 18 of the 21 living Past Grand Masters in attendance. In attendance also were 27 guests, representing 21 Sister Grand Jurisdictions. At the general assembly before opening of Grand Lodge, representatives of all youth groups and Eastern Star were introduced and each responded with a short talk. Certificates, plaques and tokens of material value were presented to a half dozen representatives of two TV and one radio station. They had covered dedications and corner-stone layings, and the Grand Master and two Past Grand Master had been given time on radio to present a program on "Masonry, its Meaning and Purpose." Three Special Communications were called, at which two new Lodges were set to work under dispensation, and one was constituted. At one Occasional Communication a Temple was dedicated.

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The proficiency of candidates for advancement, after open Lodge examination, must be voted on by ballot, and an additional ballot is taken on his moral fitness. Several may be voted on for proficiency as a group. The moral fitness ballot must be on an individual basis. The Masonic Home has 68 residents—21 men and 47 women. The ban on resident marriages having been lifted, four couples went rejoicing to the altar, their average ages 82. The committee on Wills and Bequests reported that during the year $326,261.10 was added to the Home endowment fund, and $128,185.21 to the construction fund. The Home was established in 1890. Among 15 Resolutions presented to Grand Lodge, only three were adopted, one of which made permanent state-wide concurrent jurisdiction which had been on trial for three years. One to permit Research Lodge#l777, to ballot on applicants for membership as a group, rather than individually, was denied. It only elects members to gain support, confers no degrees. The Art committee announced reception of six oil paintings of Past Grand Masters, one being that of John Blair, Virginia's first, who served three terms, starting in 1778. The paintings were made available through the generosity of six subordinate Lodges. John Wynn Laningham was installed Grand Master and John P. Stokes was reinstalled for a third term as Grand Secretary. WASHINGTON—1977 Fred S. Sandoz, Grand Master Lodges—282

Members—52,226

Edward L. Bennett, Grand Secretary Loss—1,110

The 120th Annual Communication was held in Yakima June 21-22, 1977, with 276 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Distinguished Guests representing 12 Sister Grand Jurisdictions, including two from Japan, were introduced. Dispensation was granted to 22 Brethren to start a new Lodge at Adak, Alaska. When constituted it will bring to 19 the number of Lodges in Alaska working under Washington jurisdiction. Permission was granted to 36 Lodges to attend Church, clothed as Masons, and to six to hold Special Communications in the Masonic Home. On pages 132 and 133 of the printed Grand Lodge Proceedings are given two short but very impressive Rituals to be used at Stated Communications in Memorial services for deceased brethren. A.Resolution stipulating that one person can hold only one Grand Lodge office was adopted; one permitting a dual member to represent and vote for both lodges was rejected; and to lower Masonic age to 18 was withdrawn. The Grand Lodge general fund balance sheet showed cash assets at $107,511.90 and investments of $137,137.93, for a total of $244,649.83. The Masonic Home balance sheet showed cash assets of $286,487.07, and investments of $806,731.50, for a total of $1,932,218.57. In addition Masonic Home Endowment fund showed a net worth of $8,333,998.35, The Masonic Home had 142 residents, 35 of whom were past 90, and two had celebrated their 100th birthday anniversary. Average age was 84. There were vacancies. James O. Wood was installed Grand Master and Edward L..Bennett was reinstalled for' an 11th term as Grand Secretary. WESTERN AUSTRALIA —1977 H. A. Solomon, Grand Master Lodges—290

Members—17,835

B. M. W. Bridgeman, Grand Secretary Loss—127

Regular Communications were held at Como on April 27, and Oct, 31,1977, with 543 in attendance at the first and 863 at the second. Two Past Grand Masters were in attendance in April, and three in October. Present also were 10 Past Deputy Grand Masters at each session, eight of which attended both sessions.

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Only a Mason of at least 12-months standing can propose a candidate for the Mysteries, and he must be present when the ballot is taken. The Cottage Home Board reported 180 tenants, 45 of whom had no Masonic connection. Total income of $96,635 exceeded expenses by $17,306. The Grand Lodge received a bequest of Commonwealth Bonds from the sale of which $42,176 was realized. The Board of General Purposes approved a design for road signs which subordinate Lodges are to place on the main highways leading to their towns. . .Also alotted $835 for the installation of an illuminated Square and Compass sign at Freemasons' Hall, located in Perth. . . .Three issues of The Western Mason have been published and members are urged to subscribe. The Board of Lodge Research, attempting to list the ancient Landmarks of Masonry reported only widely differing opinions as to what should be included. Three scholarships of $150 each were granted with an explanation that this is now the maximum amount a student may receive from an unbonded award without incurring a dollar for dollar penalty in the living allowance payable under the Australian Teritary Educational Assistance Scheme 1977. An Entered Apprentice Hour is held each month, and all are expected to attend. Twenty-three 50-year jewels were presented during the year. The deaths of 25 Past Grand Officers were reported. A paragraph listing Masonic honors and achievements was accorded each. In the Grand Lodge and its Constituent Lodges, white gloves are considered a part of the Masonic dress, and as essential as the apron or collar. H. A. Solomon was continued in office as Grand Master, and B.M.W. Bridgeman as Grand Secretary.

WEST VIRGINIA —1977 Walter Flower Hathaway, Grand Master Lodges—157

Members—44.789

Julian B. Hollingsworth, Grand Secretary Loss—409

The 113th Annual Communication was held at Clarksburg Oct. 10-11, 1977, with 126 Lodges represented and 10 of the 17 living Past Grand Masters in attendance, along with 17 Distinguished Guests, representing 13 neighboring Grand Jurisdictions. Ten Special Communications were called during the year. The first was on Jan. 6, 1977, to conduct the funeral of Past Grand Master Harry E.Jackson (1943). Among the others, five were to lay cornerstones for new school buildings, highlighted by three on one occasion; another was for a new courthouse cornerstone. The Charity committee disbursed $1,900.00 to needy Masonic families representing eight separate Lodges. . .The Masonic Scholarship Endowment Trust provided stipends ranging from $75.00 to $200.00 for 317 students enrolled in West Virginia's two leading Universities. The Grand Lodge Budget committee estimated receipts at $104,020.46, which would exceed expenditures by $3,601.35, and would be $6,307,03 above receipts for the previous year. The Masonic Home reported 51 residents at an annual per capita cost of $4,582.34. The budget proposed for 1978 was $456,350.00. Income for the current year had been $437,799.10, of which $111,297.83 had come from residents of the Home. An edict of the Grand Master requires a waiting period of one year before a newly raised Mason can petition any organization for which Blue Lodge membership is a prerequisite. He also declared it improper to conduct a Masonic funeral in a funeral home, or elsewhere other than the place of interment. Also that it is illegal, improper, and un-Masonic to use spiritous of malt liquors, or drinks of like character, anywhere on the premises of Masonic property. Earl Harrison Robisori was installed Grand Master, and Julian B. Hollingsworth was reinstalled for a 26th term as Grand Secretary.

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WISCONSIN—1978 Herman A. Friess, Grand Master Lodges—280

Members—43,456

Doyn Inman, Grand Secretary Loss—1,147

The 134th Annual Communication was held in Madison June 12-13, 1978, with 254 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters in attendance, plus Distinguished Guests from five neighboring Jurisdictions. Two sets of lodge consolidations were reported, and a new lodge. Sunrise #359, was chartered in Kenosha. The deaths of three Past Grand Masters were reported, Robert Maldo Mallard (1932), Ingvald Oscar Hembre (1952), and Harry A. Speich (1955). Since 1959 1 I distinguished Masons have been designated Honorary Grand Lodge members, among them Roy Rogers and Red Skelton. Eight of the 11 were members of Foreign Jurisdictions. During the year the Grand Secretary conducted 15 seminars for secretaries of subordinate lodges which were well attended. The Grand Lecturer conducted 131 schools of instruction which were attended by 3,545 officers of subordinate lodges, representing 47% of those eligible to attend. Grand Lodge Resolutions adopted: To raise the per capita assessment to $8.55 (charity 25e, Masonic Journal 50c, general fund $3.80, reserve $2.50, Masonic Home $1.50).. .To permit the Grand Master to find guilty and sentence any member convicted of a felony. . .To change certain parts of the cipher now listed as "suggested wording" to "required wording" in order to establish uniformity. . To permit lodges to contribute to any local organization which qualifies for charitable contributions under the Internal Revenue code. A motion to eliminate the requirement of a M.M. examination, was withdrawn. Eighteen new admissions to the Masonic Home brought the number of residents to 105. They may be admitted by consigning total assets, or on a monthly payment basis. The home comprises Van Brunt Hall, Infirmary, and Bark River Apartments. An additional condominium has been suggested. Income for the year, $1,561,170.00, exceeded expenses by $481,063.00. Feeling that lodges must strive to strengthen the image of Masonry in the Community, the Grand Master established an Achievement Award program, listing 11 categories for participation; 32 lodges won awards. James A. Benz was installed Grand Master and Doyn Inman was reinstalled Grand Secretary for a 7th term. WYOMING—1977 Charles W. Edwards, Grand Master Lodges—53

Members—10,908

Marcus R. Nichols, Grand Secretary Loss—155

The 103rd Anniial Communication was held in Jackson Aug. 8-9, 1977, with 49 Lodges represented and lOof the 18 living Past Grand Masters in attendance. Present also were 17 Distinguished Guests, including eight Grand Masters, representing 15 neighboring Grand Jurisdictions. Special Communications were called to lay two cornerstones; one was for a new First Baptist church building in Lander, and the other was for a new Elementary School building in Green River. The Bi-Centennial Committee made its final report on a Special Communication which had been called on July 17, 1976, on Independence Rock, near Casper, that being the site where, in 1862, the first Masonic meeting was held in Wyoming Territory. For this 1976 re-enactment the Altar was constructed of 13 stones, representing the 13 original Colonies; 200 other stones were used at the various Stations and as Flag and Rod standards. Seventy-six Master Masons were registered, representing 25 Wyoming lodges and two other jurisdictions. The York Rite having contributed $400.00 special lapel pins were provided for all who were in attendance.

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During the year Wyoming Lodges conferred 27 courtesy degrees at the request of nine neighboring Jurisdictions. In return, Wyoming requested nine degrees from Sister Jurisdictions, including two by a Military Lodge in France, The Grand Master ruled that voice amplification systems might be used in Lodge rooms, but not in connection with degree work.. .On page 63 of the printed proceedings is a suggested new Funeral ritual. After a discussion of a suggestion that the Grand Lodge provide an identification card for the widows of Masons, the matter was left to the di.scretion of each subordinate Lodge. Jack E. Nixson was installed Grand Master and Marcus R. Nichols was re-installed for an 18th term as Grand Secretary.

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READING OF THE JOURNAL On motion of M:.W:. William E. Montgomery, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

LABOR TO REFRESHMENT All regular business of the Grand Lodge having been completed, the Grand Lodge was called from Labor on the Third Degreeforthepurposeof Opening on the First Degree for Installation of Grand Officers for 1979-1980 at 9:50 AM. Grand Lodge was opened in full form on the First Degree by the Grand Master.

INSTALLATION CEREMONY With M:.W:. Robert H. Arnold, as Installing Grand Master; assisted by the following Past Grand Masters proceeded to install the Grand Officers for the ensuing year: Thomas C. Raum, Jr., Grand Senior Warden; Robert D. Caplinger, Grand Junior Warden; Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Chaplain; Arthur C. Hodgson, Grand Marshal; Ralph D. Walker, Grand Senior Deacon; and William F. Mcintosh, Grand Junior Deacon. The Midian Shrine Patrol under the direction of Captain Norm Hammergren formed two parallel lines east and west of the Grand Alter and presented swords, while the Midian Shrine Pipes and Drums under direction of Captain Bill Furst lead the Grand MasterElect and his Grand Officers into the auditorium for installation. The following officers were installed for the ensuing year:

M:.W;. W. Nolan Artz, Grand Master, Belle Plaine No. 173, P.O. Box 18187, Wichita, 67218 R:.W:. F. Warren Starns, Deputy Grand Master, Wallace No. 108, RRR#I, Box 22, Winona, 67764 R:.W:. Ben B. Boyles, Grand Senior Warden, Keystone No. 102, 1817 West 6th Street, Coffeyville, 67337 R:.W:. Robert G. Jackson, Grand Junior Warden, Wakarusa No. 402, P.O. Box 4214, Topeka, 66604 M:.W:. William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse No. 309, 106 N. Main Street, Syracuse, 67878 R:.W:. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Rosedale No. 333, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka, 66601 Bro:. Louis R. Gant, Jr., Grand Chaplain, Fargo No. 300, 1012 Harrison Circle, Liberal, 67901 W:. Richard A. Porter, Grand Senior Deacon, Albert Pike No. 303, 332 E. First St., Wichita, 67202 W:. Hugh E. Richards, Grand Junior Deacon, Belle Plaine No. 173,411 Rutland Road, Wichita, 67203 W:. Wayne E. Fuller, Grand Marshal, Belle Plaine No. 173, Belle Plaine, 67013 W:. Wayne G. Rhorer, Grand Sword Bearer, Mt. Moriah No. 174, 500 E. 9th Street, Kinsley, 67547 W:. Douglas M. Fair, Grand Senior Steward, St. Francis No. 404, P.O. Box 825, St. Francis, 67756 W:. Vance E. Donahue, Grand Junior Steward, Kansas No. 307, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, 67449 W:. Jimmie L. Grassi, Grand Pursuivant, Old Mission No. 153, 9116 W. 82nd Street, Overland Park, 66204 W:. Martin J. Read, Grand Tyler, LaCygne No. 61, RRfl2, LaCygne, 66040 W:. Greg R. Johnson. Assistant Grand Tyler, Sabeiha No. 162, RRff3, Sabetha, 66534

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AREA COORDINATORS Area I. R:.W:. Kenneth L. White, Scammon No. 351, RR#I, Scammon, 66773 Area II. R:.W:. Louis E. Kresin, Kaw No. 272, 2305 N. 45th Street, Kansas City, 66104 Area III. R:.W:. Donald W. Botkin, Blue Rapids No. 169, Blue Rapids, 66411 Area IV. R:.W:. Wayne H. Rollf, Palmyra No. 23, RR#1, Box 494, Gardner, 66030 Area V. R:.W:. Orville E. Morriss, Emporia No. 12, 1807 Meadow Lark Lane 66801 Area VI. R:.W:. Olice B. Williams, Keystone No. 102, 1322 W. 4th Street, Coffeyville, 67337 Area VII. R:.W:. Woodrow W. Coleman, Albert Pike No. 303, 328 E. First Street, Wichita, 67202 Area VIII. R:.W:. Don L. Dicks, Cyrus No. 288, Box 103, Enterprise, 67441 Area IX. R:.W:. William D. Ringquist, Gypsum City No. 328, RR#2, Gypsum 67448 Area X. R:.W:, Dwight A. Burton, Hutchinson No. 445, 2004 Harrison Street, Hutchinson, 67501 Area XI. R:.W:. Lloyd D. Crall, St. Bernard No. 222, 1915 Hart Street, Dodge City, 67801 Area XII. R:.W:. David E. Casey, Gove County No. 302, GrainHeld, 67737

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

R: W , Stanley L. Holder, Smithton No. 1, Highland, 66035 R: W; Walter B. Schwarzer, Huron No. 72, Lancaster, 66041 R: W: Alvin K. Banman, Nine Mile No. 49, 139 Woodland Road, Lansing, 66043 R: W: J. Charles Walje, Delaware No. 96, 2734 N. 75th Terrace, Kansas City, 66109 R: W: Roy T. Sullivan, Overland Park No. 436, 5513 W. 50th Terrace, Shawnee M issi( .n, 66205 R: .W: Kenneth D. Beets, Spring Hill No. 56, RRff3, Payola, 66071 R: .W: Chester O. Hiatt, Eureka No. 88, PO Box 441, Pleasanton, 66075 R: .W: Harry W. Peterson. Xenia No. 47, RR#3, Ft. Scott, 66701 R: .W: Willey J. Abati, Girard No. 93. 311 N. Carbon, Girard, 66743 R: W: James D. Thompson, Black Diamond No. 274, RR#I, Cherokee, 66724 R: W: Ray D. Fincher, Parsons No. 117, 1725 Appleton, Parsons, 67357 R: .W: Jack I.M. Peterson, Pacific No. 29, 1214 Cherokee Street. Humbolt, 66748 R: W: John Forth, Wellsville No. 356, RFD, Wellsville, 66092 R: W: Keith E. Guthrie, Palmyra No. 23, 905 Orange Street, Baldwin City, 66006 R: W: William G. Wear, Lyra No. 256, PO Box 223, McLouth, 66054 R: W: Dale A. Bruning, Hiawatha No. 35, Leona, 66448 R: â&#x20AC;¢ W : Henry A. Meyer, Goff No. 430, Goff, 66428 R: W: Gene R. Wolfe, Frankfort No. 67, 900 N. Kansas, Fcankfort. 66427 R: W: Roy E. Frazier, Jr., Denison No. 372, Denison, 66419 R: .W: Harold L. McQueen, Delia No. 419, PO Box 65, Delia, 66418 R: W: David L. Recob, Topeka No. 17, PO Box 1217, Topeka, 66601

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22, R: W:. Everett L. Avery. Carbondale No. 70. RRtt\, Box 122. Carbondale. 66414 23, R: W:. Marlin Cummings. Burlington No, 66, Burlington, 66839 24. R: W:. Warren W, Stover, Constellation No, 95, 615 N. 10th St, Fredonia. 66736 25. R: .W:. Willard A. Bright. Carson No. 132. Elk City, 67344 26. R: .W:. H. Elwood Miller, Hope No. 55, Box 64, Howard, 67349 27. R: .W:. Larry P. Hibbard, Woodson No. 121, RR#1, Box 51, Toronto, 66777 28. R; .W:. William S. Goodwin, Lebo No. 152, Box 343, Lebo, 66856 29. R; .W:. Norman C, Bliss, Wamego No. 75, Box 1, Wamego. 66547 30. R: .W:. Edward C. Slipsager. Clifton No. 122. PO Box 249. Clifton. 66937 31. R: W:. Paul J. Harrel, Antiquity No. 280. RFD#I, Junction City, 66441 32. R: .W:. LeRoy Lapham, Kansas No. 307, 416 E. Park, Herington, 67449 33. R: W:. Clifford D. Knauss, Halstead No, 46, RR#2, Box 151, Halstead, 67056 34. R: .W:. Harley D. Gilbert, Latham No. 401, Latham, 67072 35. R: .W:. Larry E. Swanson, Crescent No. 133, RR#3, Arkansas City, 67005 William M. Reager, Sumner No. 103, Box 189, Caldwell, 67022 36. R: .W:. Sidney C. Smith. Derby No. 365, 2609 S. Sycamore, Wichita, 67216 37. R: .W:. James B. DeBerry, Trinity No. 313, 1925 Mona Lane, Wichita. 67216 38. R: .W:. Kevin R. Peterson, Lindsbourg No. 397, 1951 Ridge Dr., Salina, 67401 39. R: W:. Kenneth R. Dooley. Mt. Vernon No. 145. RFD #1. Barnard. 67418 40. R: .W:. Allen R. Reynolds. Cuba No. 362. Agenda. 66930 41. R: W:. Edwin C. Marr, Formoso No. 336, Webber. 66970 42. R: .W:. Merrill R. Nielsen. Sylvan Grove No. 359. RR#I, Sylvan Grove. 67481 43. R: .W:. Ronald D. Davis. Chase No. 247, Chase, 67524 44. R: W:. 45. R: .W:. . J. George Atkins. Reno No. 140, 729 E. 9th Street, Hutchinson, 67501 46. R: .W:. Arland D. Stephens, Norwich No. 319, RR, Norwich, 671 18 47. R: W:. Arthur S. Joyner, Stohrville No, 368, Freeport, 67049 48. R: .W:. Robert L. Rose, Cosmo No, 278, P.O. Box 7, Kiowa, 67070 49. R: .W:. Franklin P. Reed, Ashland No. 277, Ashland, 67831 50. R: W:. Harold E. Moss, Kilwinning No. 265, Box 124, Coats, 67028 51. R: .W:. William G. Updegrove, Lewis No. 220, Lewis, 67552 52. R: .W:. Ronald R. Pfenninger, Walnut City No. 215, Nekoma, 67559 53. R: .W:. Glenn E. Becker, Russell No. 177, 415 E. Wichita, Russell, 67665 54. R: .W:. Irwin L. Gedney, Gaylord No. 183, Gaylord, 67638 55. R: .W:. Charles A. Karr, Newahcuba No. 189, 517 N. Cyprus, Stockton, 67669 56. R: W:. Jack H. Newbold, Norton No. 199, RR#2, Norton, 67654 57. R: .W:. Mitchel C. Hensley, Millbrook No. 281, 301 W. Main, Hill City, 67642 58. R: W:. Aubrey B. Park, Oakley No. 253, 314 Edgerton, Oakley, 67748 â&#x20AC;¢59 . R::.W: . James D. Pickett, Goodland No. 321, 912 W. 13th, Goodland. 67735 60. R: .W:. Clarence L. Sawyer, Horace No. 352, Tribune. 67879 61. R: .W:. A. Vernon Hanna. Jr.. Preston No. 283, RR#I, Cimarron, 67835 62. R: .W:. Calvin H. Reed, Coolidge No. 316, Coolidge 67836 Nathan W. Bressler, Elkhart No. 422, Elkhart. 67950 63. R: .W.:. Roy A. Eberwein. Alma No. 161, Alma, 66401 64. R: .W:. * R:. W:. James D. Pickett. Goodland Lodge No. 321. served as DDGM #59 from 10 March 1979 until his death on 5 April 1979.

GRAND LODGE COMMITTEES

CHARTERED LODGES & LODGES U / D . Joseph F. Gerstberger. Jr.. Chairman. Leoti No. 340. 504 E. Logan. Leoti, 67861 Larry E. Swanson, Crescent No. 133. RR#3. Arkansas City. 67005 Marvin D. Flinn. Cable No. 299, 3013 N. Elm, Hutchinson, 67501 Hurlbut K. Graves, St, Francis No. 404, St, Francis, 67756 Benny L. Holloway, Narka No, 349, RR#I, Narka, 66960

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CHURCH-LODGE RELATIONS. Conrad F. Johnson, Chairman, Smithton No. I, 217 S. 12th, Sabetha, 66534 W. Aubrey Rollins, Sunttower No. 86, 3510 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita, 67218 Gene L. Hager, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, 2933 Ida, Wichita, 67216 CORRESPONDENCE. Thomas C. Ryther, Chairman, Acacia No. 9, 1400 Lilac Ln #202, Lawrence, 66044 Clarence E. Kerns, Acacia No. 9, 1721 Vermont, Lawrence, 66044 CREDENTIALS. Earl C. Hamlin, Chairman, Bestor G. Brown No. 433,236 S. Volutsia, Wichita, 67211 Harry M. Aikin, York No. 57, 726 N. Mt. Carmel, Wichita, 67203 Donald L. Doll, North Star No. 168, 1509 Lotus, Wichita, 67213 W. Aubrey Rollins, Sunflower No. 86, 3510 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita, 67218 T. Max Mabry, Wichita No. 99, 4568 S. Sycamore, Wichita, 67217 FINANCE. Ralph D. Walker, PGM, Chairman, Sharon Springs No. 417, RFD #1, Sharon Springs, 67758 Robert G. Jackson, Wakarusa No. 402, PO Box 4214, Topeka, 66604 J. Wayne Pipkin, Morton No. 258, Box 578, Cheney, 67025 William 1. Goldsmith, Jr., HaysviUe No, 112, 6453 Ward Parkway, Wichita, 67217 Clifford G. Beyer, Unity No. 273, 350 S. 2nd St., Clearwater, 67026 FOREIGN RELATIONS. Forrest D. Haggard, PGM, Chairman, Ancient Form No. 34, 7600 W. 75th St, Overland Park, 66204 David L. Recob, Topeka No. 17, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka, 66601 Gerald L. Anderson, Galena No. 194, 1000 Dewey, Galena, 66739 Elvin S. Cox, Douglas No. 151, P.O. Box 43, Rose Hill, 67133 GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION. Ward H. Johnson, Chairman, Albert Pike No. 303, 3051 Bonn, Wichita, 67217 James B. DeBerry, Trinity No. 313, 1925 Mona Ln, Wichita, 67216 Frank M. Trotter, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, 4604 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita, 67218 Dennis L. Morris, York No. 57, 13411 E. 39th South, Derby, 67037 Dale A. Shields, Masonic Home No. 450, 1833 S. Volustia, Wichita, 67211 Ralph L. Lamp, Unity No. 273, 3233 S. Maize Rd, Wichita, 67215 JURISPRUDENCE. Arthur C. Hodgson, PGM, Chairman, Cornerstone No. 219, PO Box 666, Lyons, 67554 Robert D. Caplinger, PGM, Mackey No. 48, RR #2, Effingham, 66023 Robert H. Arnold, PGM, Alma No. 161, Alma, 66401 Addison Irby, PGM, Rising Sun No. 8, 416 S. Judson, Ft. Scott, 66701 James L. Withers, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs, 67758 MASONIC EDUCATION. Claude W. Norris, Chairman, Rising Sun No. 8, PO Box 625, Ft. Scott, 66701 Glenn E. Blackburn, Lenexa No. 135, 12902 W. 77th Terr, Lenexa, 66216 E. Eugene Puckett, Lawrence No. 6, 824 W. 22nd, Lawrence, 66044 F. Warren Starns, Wallace No. 318, RR#2, Box 22, Winona, 67764 NECROLOGY. Richard D. Kelsey, PGM, Chairman, Topeka No. 17, Rossville, 66533 Carroll C. Arnett, PGM, Belleville No. 129, 1615 Country Club Drive, El Dorado, 67042 PUBLIC SCHOOLS. John A. Schowalter, Chairman, Halstead No. 46, 303 Poplar, Halstead, 67056 Jimmy D. King, Blue Rapids No. 169, 600 East Ave, Blue Rapids, 66411 James R. Paulsen, Goodland No. 321, 811 E. 6th. Goodland, 67735 Roland B. Richmond, Wakefield No. 396, PO Box 1265, Junction City, 66441 C. Travis Spencer, Hutchinson No. 445, Box 312, Hutchinson, 67501

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REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. Larry L. Algott, Ashlar No. 344, Chairman, RR#4, Box 240, Manhattan, 66502 John E. Masters, Rosedale No. 333, 8615 W. 61st St, Merriam, 66202 Josiah C. Lowe, Ancient Form No. 34, 6412 Greenwood, Shawnee, 66216 Ronald E. White, Topeka No. 17, 609 "T" St, Atchison, 66002 RITUALISTIC. J. Fred Williamson, PGM, Chairman, Royal No. 192, 310 S. Prudy St, Lyons, 67554 Woodrow W. Coleman, Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, 328 E. First St, Wichita, 67202 Jack B. Stairrett, Alpha No. 282, RR#3, Jetmore, 67854 Horace M. Kreeger, Wyandotte No. 3, 13001 Pennycross Rd, Shawnee Mission, 66215 John E. Stover, Glen Elder No. 294, PC Box 16, Cawker City, 67430 C. Travis Spencer, Hutchinson No. 445, Box 312, Hutchinson, 67501 FRATERNAL RELATIONS. Chester T. Kelsey, Chairman, Lake No. 50, 3509 Huntoon St, Topeka, 66604 TEMPLE BUILDING & REMODELING. H. Jackson Staton, PGM, Chairman, Ionic No. 254, Box 85, St. John, 67576 Frederick A. Turpen, Reno No. 140, 1528 E. 6th St, Hutchinson, 67501 James E. Hanson, Delaware No. 96, 3025 N. 70th St, Kansas City, 66109 Damon M. Grimes, Paola No. 37, RR#4, Paola, 66071 TOTAL YOUTH. Arris M. Johnson, Chairman, Hays No. 195, 2714 Hillcrest, Hays, 67601 John W. Willey III, Solomon City No. 105, 317 E. 7th, Solomon, 67480 Durward C. Danielson, LaFayette No. 16, 223 N. 14th, Manhattan, 66502 John E. Cunningham, Sr., Lenexa No. 135, 8223 Outlook, Prairie Village, 66208 TRIAL AND PUNISHMENTS. John H. Murray, PGM, Chairman, King Solomon No. 10, 1020 S. 4th St, Leavenworth, 66048 Owen E. Hodgson, PGM, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salina, 67401 Jack D. Biser, North Star No. 168, 2708 S. Santa Fe, Wichita, 67216 Arthur A. Hartshorn, Black Diamond No. 274, 806 Turner Court, Pittsburg, 66762 Charles W. Gutsch, Burdick No. 429, RR#I, Burdick, 66838 OPERATION "KAN". Glenn L. Knapp, Chairman, Easton No. 45, 2747 Frances, Leavenworth, 66048 William J. Colnar, Ben Hur No. 322, 8012 Arcadia, Kansas City, 662112 GRAND LODGE PUBLICATIONS: William F. Mcintosh, PGM, Chairman, Clay Center Lodge No. 134,421 Lane, Clay Center, 67432 Oscar D. Smith, Olathe No. 19, 1505 West Cedar, Olathe, Ks 66061 GRAND MASTER SPEAKS Following the installation ceremony, newly elected and installed Grand Master W. Nolan Artz addressed the assembled Brethren, their Ladies and friens, thanking all those who had participated. Hepresented the Captain of Midian Shrine Patroland the Director of the Midian Shrine Pipes and Drums with Certificates of Service to Masonry. Other presentations made were: To M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert, a Past Grand Master's Ring and words of appreciation to him and his wife, Rachael, for the fine association enjoyed with them the past few years. See Page 195 for picture of ring

To M:.W:. William F. Mcintosh, a Past Grand Master's ring and to him and his wife, Lavon, appreciation for many favors rendered.

To M:.W:. Ralph W. Walker, a Past Grand Master's ringand expression of thanks for the friendship and many favors enjoyed the past several years. M:.W:. Artz. then, introduced his wife, Irene and son Bill, and announced the appointment of W:. Richard A. Porter to the office of Grand Senior Deacon.

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PRESENTATIONS W:. Alan D. Hervey, Master of Belle Plaine Lodge No. 173, A.F. & A.M., asked and obtained permission to approach the Grand East. He presented the Grand Master with a Presiding Officer's hat and announced a reception in honor of M:.W:. W. Nolan Artz, to be held at the Wichita Consistory on March 31, 1979 and invited all Masons, their families and friends to attend. Potentate Jack Spratt of Midian Shrine, Wichita, presented the Grand Master with a jewelled fez. M:.W:. Robert H. Arnold, P.G.M., presented M:.W:. Artz with an attache case on behalf of the Installing Grand Officers. The Grand Master's son Bill then presented him with a gavel and his wife Irene presented him with an apron case and then in together, they presented him with a Homburg hat. M:.W:. Artz then asked the Grand Lodge appointive officers and their wives to stand and led in a round of applause for them. R:.W:. F. Warren Starnes, then, asked that Irene Artz be escorted to the Grand East and presented her with a necklace designating her as the First Lady of Kansas Masons. The Grand Master, then, acknowledged the Area Coordinators and District Deputy Grand Masters who had been appointed for the ensuing year and also, expressed thanks to W:. Chester Kelsey and the staff in the Grand Lodge office for their work and effort in making this Annual Communication a success. CLOSING Following prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge closed in due and ample form.

W. Nolan Artz Grand Master

Attest:

^!Zi44^^Cfdii*..^ÂŁ^. Albert O. Arnold, Jr. Grand Secretary

1978-1979 APPOINTIVE OFFICERS

(I) Conrad F. Johnson, Grand Chaplain; (2) Robert G. Jackson, Grand Senior Deacon; (3) Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr. , Grand Junior Deacon; (4) Hugh F. Richards, Grand Marshal; (5) John E. Masters, Grand Sword Bearer; (6) James L. Withers, Grand Senior Steward ; (7) Arthur A. Hartshorn , Jr., Grand Junior Steward ; (8) Charles W. Gutsch; (9) Larry L. Algott, Grand Tyler and (10) Ronald E. White, Assistant Grand Tyler.

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF M:.W:. CHESTER L. (CHET) GILBERT By. M:.W:. Forrest D. Haggard, P. CM. Chester L; Gilbert was born March 25,1922, on a farm near Topeka, one of four sons of Al and Eva Gilbert. "Chet" was educated in the public school system with the first eight grades in a two room school house and with identical twin sisters as his teachers. He completed High School in Topeka and attended Topeka Business College. He entered the Army Air Corps in 1942 and served most of his four years with the 8th Air Command in England. After his discharge from the service he lived for a time in California and New Mexico, but returned to live permanently in Topeka in 1950. One of M:.W:. Gilbert's finest accomplishments was his marriage to Rachael Nelson. Rachael is Assistant Cashier at the Kaw Valley State Bank and Trust Co., in Topeka. Her friendly and gracious manner has endeared her to the Masons of Kansas. Chet is a "self made" man. He started his own rental service and then moved into the Real Estate Business where he is well known and successful, associated with J. R. Krierger and Associates. He is a member of the Topeka Real Estate Board, as well as State and National Real Estate Organizations and is a graduate of the Real Estate Institute. ' Our Past Grand Master for 1978-1979 claims that his hobbies are golf and gardening, (for which he has little time) but he also is well versed in antiques and collectibles, and his office and home show the artistic ability and good taste of both himself and Rachael. Chefs real interest is in people! His term as Grand Master was highlighted by his love for the Masonic Fraternity and more especially by his care for and personal interest in individuals. He lived by his own motto of ten two letter words "IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME". His own sense of being responsible was a guideline for his own officers and for those yet to come. In 1974, Chet was appointed Grand Senior Deacon by incoming Grand Master, Forrest D. Haggard. During his term, thru all the stations of Grand Lodge, Chet maintained a steady interest in the welfare of the Kansas Masonic Home and the Kansas Masonic Foundation. He promoted youth organizations and local Lodge growth. Most importantly, he never lost touch with the "common man" among us. We hope to profit from his advice and counsel for many years to come. MASONIC RECORD SYMBOLIC MASONRY: Craft Lodge. Topeka Lodge #17. Initiated March 7, 1964, Passed April 4, 1964, Raised May 2, 1964. Master in 1970. GRAND LODGE: 1971 Credential Chairman. 1972 Grand Junior Steward. 1973 Grand Marshal. 1974 Grand Senior Deacon.

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MEMBERSHIP IN OTHER APPENDANT OR CONCORDENT BODIES: A.A.S.R.S.J.: 32= April 29, 1965 Commander, Council, of Kadosh 1978 Master, Topeka Consistory 1979 YORK RITE.: Topeka Chapter #5. RAM, 1976 Zabud Council #4. RSM, 1976 Topeka Commandrey #5, KT, 1976

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A.A.O.N.M.S.: Arab Shrine Temple, Topeka 1965 ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR.: Topeka Chapter #462 1976 INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF DEMOLAY.: Honorary Legion of Honor 1978 OTHER: Board of Directors, Kansas Masonic Foundation 1974 to 1984 Kansas Masonic Home Board, Prseident 1978-1979 Special Advisor, 1979-1980

PROCEEDINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS OF KANSAS Topeka, Kansas March 9, 1979 The 75th Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of Kansas was held at the Ramada Inn Downtown, on Friday, March 9, 1979 at 11:45 A.M. The following Past Grand Masters were present: Charies S. McGinness 1943 Carroll C. Amett 1969 S. Allan Daugherty 1952 H. Jackson Staton 1970 Floyd S. Ecord 1954 Robert D. Caplinger 1971 Richard L. Becker 1957 Richard D. Kelsey 1972 John H. Murray 1961 J. Fred Williamson 1973 Ben W. Graybill 1963 Forrest D. Haggard 1974 Arthur C. Hodgson 1964 Robert H. Arnold 1975 Owen D. Hodgson 1965 Ralph D. Walker 1976 William E. Montgomery 1966 William F. Mcintosh 1977 Thomas C. Raum, Jr. 1968 Tlie Venerable President, M:. W:. Forrest D. Haggard opened a Table Lodge and called upon M:.W:. Charles S. McGinness to offer prayer. Our Grand Master M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert accompanied by our visiting Grand Masters from other Grand Jurisdictions were present for the Induction Ceremony and were accordingly prepared and initiated. M:.W:. Carroll C. Amett conducted the Ceremony in a most impressive and proficient manner. Luncheon was served to all present. The following guests were presented membership cards for the Past Grand Masters Association: M:.W:. M:.W:. M:.W:. M:.W:. M:.W:.

Carl H. Powell, Grand Master, Colorado Robert E. Bass, Grand Master, Oklahoma Donald E. Stamy, Grand Master, Iowa William E. Hepley, Grand Master, Indiana Norris W. Lallman, Past Grand Master, Nebraska

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Reports were made on absent Past Grand Masters: James A. Cassler 1934, William H. Harrison 1949, Earl R. Brown, 1958, Addison C. Irby, 1959, Ray W. Kinzie, 1960, and William E. Bradford, 1967. Our Grand Master M:. W:. Chester L. Gilbert gave an excellent talk. The visiting Grand Masters from other Grand Jurisdictions made interesting remarks. The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: M:.W:. Ben W. Graybill, P.G.M., Venerable President M:.W:. Robert H. Arnold, P.G.M., Senior Warden

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M:. W:. Ralph D. Walker, P.O.M., Junior Warden M:. W:. S. Allan Daugherty, P.O.M., Secretary M:. W:. William F. McIntosh, P.O.M., Steward Our next annual meeting will be held in the City of Wichita, in March, 1980. The meeting of business, ceremony and fellowship was concluded with M:. W:. Robert D. Caplinger giving the Tylers Toast and with the closing of the Table Lodge in Ample Form by the Venerable President. S. Allan Daugerty, Secretary

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LOCATION AND NUMBER OF LODGES IN ALL DISTRICTS AREA No. I—Kenneth L. White, A.C.—Scammon No. 351—RR #1, Scammon 66773 Disl. No. 7—Mound City #33; LaCygne#6l; Pleasanton #88; Fontana #131; Blue Mound #286Kincaid #338; Parker #341. Chester O. Hiatt, Eureka No. 88, PO Box 441, Pleasanton, 66075 8—Fort Scott #8; Mapleton #28; Xenia #47; Devon #92; Garland # 108; Uniontown #115; Fulton #210; Hiattville #216; Bronson #268; Hepler #398. Harry W. Peterson, (Xenia No. 47) RR #3, Ft. Scott, 66701 9—Girard #93; Pittsburg #187; Walnut #229; Mulberry #261; Arcadia#329; Arma #408. Willey J. Abati, (Girard No. 93) 311 N. Carbon, Girard, 66743 10—Baxter #71; Columbus #100; Cherokee #119; Weir #274; Scammon #351; Galena #194. James D. Thompson, (Black Diamond No. 274) RR #1, Cherokee, 66724 11—Oswego #63; Altamont #69; Chetopa #73; Eire #76; Parsons #117; Thayer #149; McCune #237. Ray D. Fincher, (Parsons No. 117) 1725 Appleton, Parsons, 67357 12—Humboldt #29; Ida #38; Chanute #103; Colony #212; Moran#245; Savonburg#315; UHarpe #325. Jack I.M. Peterson, (Pacific No. 29) 1214 Cherokee, Humbolt, 66748 AREA No. 2—Louis E. Kresin, A.C.—Kaw No. 272—2305 N. 45th, Kansas City 66104 Disl. No. 3—Leavenworth #2; King Solomon #10; Easton #45; Nine Mile #49; Hiram #68; Hancock #311. Alvin K. Banman, (Nine Mile No. 49) 139 Woodland Rd, Lansing, 66043 4—Wyandotte #3; Delaware #96; Armourdale #271; Kaw #272; Bonner Springs #366; Robert E. Sherman #369; West Gate #438. J. Charles Walje (Delaware No. 96) 2734 N. 75th Terr, Kansas City, 66109 5—Ancient Form #34; Shawnee #54; Lenexa #135; Old Mission #153; Ben Hur #322; Rosedale #333; Overland Park #436. Roy T. Sullivan (Overland Park No. 436) 5513 W. 50th Terrace, Shawnee Mission, 66205 6—Olathe #19; Osage Valley #24; Paola #37; Spring Hill #56; Gardner #65; Edgerton # 127; Louisburg #243; Stanley #444. Kenneth D. Beets (Spring Hill No. 56) RR #3, Payola, 66071 AREA No. 3—Donald W. Botkin, A.C.—Blue Rapids No. 169— Blue Rapids 66411 Disl No. ' I—Smithton #1; Troy #55; Wathena #64; Bendena #440; Denton #449. Stanley L. Holder (Smithton No. I) Highland, 66035 2—>S'ashington #5; Arcana #31; Mackey #48; Huron #72; Muscotah #116; Active #158. Walter B. Schwartzer (Huron No. 72) Lancaster, 66041

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16—Hiawatha #35; Robinson #159; Sabetha #162; Whiting #250; Horton #326. Dale A. Bruning (Hiawatha No. 35) Leona, 66448 17—Seneca #39; Centralia #89; Netawaka #130; Oneida #323; Goff #430. Henry A. Meyer (Goff No. 430) Goff, 66428 18—Oketo #25; Frankfort #67; Waterville #85; Marysville#91; Blue Rapids #169; Axtell #234; Beattie #259; Summerfield #354. Gene R. Wolfe (Frankfort No. 67) 900 N. Kansas, Frankfort, 66427 19—Circleville #20; Holton #42; Onaga #188; Hoyt #327; Denison #372; Mayetta #393. Roy E. Frazier, Jr. (Denison No. 372) Denison, 66419 AREA No. 4—Wayne H. Rollf, A.C.—Palmyra No. 23— RR #1, Box 494, Gardner 66030 Disl. No. 14—Lawrence #6; Acacia #9; Palmyra #23; DeSoto #40; Eudora #83; Tonganoxie #190; Lin wood #241; Lecompton #420. Keith E. Guthrie (Palmyra No. 23) 905 Orange St, Baldwin City, 66006 15—Oskaloosa #14; Valley Falls #21; Jefferson #84; Meriden #236; McLouth #256; Nortonville #266; Perry #415. William G. Wear (Lyra No. 256) PO Box 223, McLouth, 66054 20—Lake #50; Pottawatomie #52; Golden Rule #90; Hesperian #111; Delia #419. Harold L. McQueen (Delia No. 419) PO Box 65, Delia, 66418 21—Topeka #17; Auburn #32; Orient #51; Siloam #225; Albert Neese #248; Seabrook #385; Wakarusa #402. David L. Recob (Topeka No. 17) P.O. Box 1217, Topeka, 66601 22—Ridgeway #62; Carbondale #70; Burlingame #79; Lyndon #101; Osage City #141. Everett L. Avery (Carbondale No. 70) RR #1, Box 122, Carbondale, 66414 64—Dover #138; Alma #161; Eminence #205; Harveyville #421. Roy A. Eberwein (Alma No. 161) Alma, 66401 AREA No. 5—Orville E. Morriss, Emporia No. 12, 1807 Meadow Lark Lane, Emporia, 66801 Dist. No. 13—Ottawa # 18; Melvern #22; McKinley #41; Garnett #44; Williamsburg #224; Quenemo #270; Lane #339; Wellsville #356. John Forth (Wellsville No. 356) RFD #2, Wellsville, 66092 23—Neosho #27; Burlington #66; Tuscan #82; Waverly #244; Gilead#I44; Hebron #314. Marlin Cummings (Burlington No. 66) BurMngton, 66839 27—Eureka #106; Toronto #121; Madison #196; Severy #213; Hamilton #301; Climax #411. Larry P. Hibbard (Woodson No. 121) RR #1, Box 51, Toronto, 66777 28—Emporia #12; Zeredatha #80; Americus #109; Lebo#152; Hartford #193; Allen #335; Saffordville #395. William S. Goodwin (Lebo No. 152) Box 343, Lebo, 66856

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AREA No. 6—Olice B. Williams, AC—Keystone No. 102— 1322 W. 4th, Coffeyville 67337 Disi. No. 24—Harmony #94; Constellation #95; Altoona #118; Greenwood #163; Buffalo #379; Benedict #403. Warren W. Stover (Constellation No. 95) 615 N. 10th St, Fredonia, 66736 25—Keystone #102; Fortitude #107; Carson #132; Cherryvale #137; Caney #324; Edna #345. Willard A. Bright (Carson No. 132) Elk City, 67344 26—Longton #26; Meridian #126; Vesper-Olive #136; Hope #155; Moline #267; Chautauqua #355. H. Elwood Miller (Hope No. 55) Box 64, Howard, 67349 35—Winfield #110; Crescent #133; Dexter #156; Burden #233. Larry E. Swanson (Crescent No. 133) RR #3, Arkansas City, 67005 36—Wellington #150; Haven #157; Oxford #165; Sumner #203; Argonia #285. William M. Reager (Sumner No. 103) Box 189, Caldwell, 67022 37—Haysville #112; Belle Plaine #173; Mulvane #201; Cheney #258; Conway Springs #269; Clearwater #273; Derby #365. Sidney C. Smith (Derby No. 365) 2609 S. Sycamore, Wichita, 67216 AREA No. 7—Woodrow W. Coleman, Albert Pike No. 303 328 E. First St, Wichita, 67202 Disl. No. 33—Halstead #46; Advance #114; Sedgwick #139; Newton #142; Valley Center #364; Centre #147. Clifford D. Knauss (Halstead No. 46) RR #2, Box 151, Halstead, 67056 34—Towanda #30; Mystic Tie #74; Patmos #97; Douglass #151; Joppa #223; Latham #401. Harley D. Gilbert (Latham No. 401) Latham, 67072 38—York #57; Sunflower #86; Wichita #99; North Star #168; Albert Pike #303; Trinity #313; Bestor G. Brown #433; Masonic Home #450. James B. BeBerry (Trinity No. 313) 1925 Mona Lane, Wichita, 67216 39—McPherson #172; Canton #197; Galva #251; Windom #276; Lindsborg #397. Kevin R. Peterson (Lindsbourg No. 397) 1951 Ridge Dr, Salina, 67401 AREA No. 8—Don L. Dicks, A.C.—Cyrus No. 288 P.O. Box 103, Enterprise 67441 Disi. No. 29—Lafayette #16; Wamego #75; Farmers #166; Westmoreland #257; Ashlar #344. Norman C. Bliss (Wamego No. 75) Box I, Wamego, 66547 30—Frontier #104; Clifton #122; Clay Center #134; Prairie Queen #176; Greenleaf #232; Miltonvale #242; Oak Hill #334; Wakefield #396. Edward C. Slipsager (Clifton No. 122) PO Box 249, Clifton, 66937 31—Union #7, Benevolent #98; Solomon #105; Antiquity #280; Enterprise #437. Paul J. Harrel (Antiquity No. 280) R F D #1, Junction City, 66441

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32—Council Grove #36; Cyrus #288; Kansas #307; Alta Vista #357; Dwight #374; White City #380; Wilsey #382; Burdick #429. LeRoy Lapham (Kansas No. 307) 416 E. Park, Herington, 67449 41—Republic #123; Munden #128; Belleville #129; Courtland #211; Scandia #221; Haddam #226; Narka #349; Cuba #362. Allen R. Reynolds (Cuba No. 362) Agenda, 66930 AREA No. 9—William D. Ringquist, A.C.—Gypsum City #328 RR #2, Gypsum 67448 Disl. No. 40—St. Johns #113; Minneapolis #143; Mt. Vernon #145; Delphos #202; Sincerity #214; Jamestown #227; Scottsville #249; Glasco #292. Kenneth R. Dooley (Mt. Vernon No. 145) R F D # I , Barnard, 67418 42—Jewell #11; Mankato #87; Western Star #174; Burr Oak #178; Oak #287; Formosa #336. Edwin C. Marr (Formoso No. 336) Webber, 66970 43—Salina #60; Ellsworth #146; Lincoln #154; Wilson #298; Holyrood #343; Sylvan Grove #359; Gypsum City #328. Merrill R. Nielsen (Sylvan Grove No. 359) RR #1, Sylvan Grove, 67481 52—Great Bend # 15; McCracken #58; Walnut City #215; Ellinwood #217; LaCrosse #330; Hoisington #331; Claflin #424. Ronald R. Pfenninger (Walnut City No. 215) Nekoma, 67559 53—Wakeeney #148; Russell#177; Hays#195; Lucas#198; Bunker Hill #291; Ellis #297; Natoma #390. Glenn E. Becker (Russell No. 177) 415 E. Wichita, Russell, 67665 54—Cawker City #125; Saqui #160; Gaylord #183; Downs #204; Glen Elder #294. Irwin L. Gedney (Gaylord No. 183) Gaylord, 67638 55—Phillipsburg #184; Newahcuba #189; Logan #264; Plainville #290. Charles A. Karr (Newahcuba No. 189) 517 N. Cyprus, Stockton, 67669 AREA No. 10—Dwight A. Burton, A.C—Hutchinson No. 445 2004 N. Harrison, Hutchinson 67501 Dist. No. 44—Sterling # 171; Royal # 192; Corner Stone #219; Chase #247; Frederick #337; Geneseo #361. Ronald D. Davis (Chase No. 247) Chase, 67524 45—Nickerson #43; Bassett #124; Reno #140; Friendship #208; Mt. Hope #238; Cable #299; Turon #358; Sylvia #391a; Hutchinson #445. J. George Atkins (Reno No. 140) 729 E. 9th St, Hutchinson, 67501 46—Ninnescah #230; Norwich #319; Spivey #347; Zenda #378; Cunningham #427. Arland D. Stephens (Norwich No. 319) RR, Norwich, 67118 47—Anthony #200; Harper #206; R.D. Ely #262; Bluff City #368. Arthur S. Joyner (Stohrville No. 368) Freeport, 67049 48—Delta #77; Charity #263; Cosmos #278. Robert L. Rose (Cosmos No. 278) PO Box 7, Kiowa, 67070

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50—Kilwinning #265; Kiowa #293; Rob Morris #332; Mullinville #3299; Haviland #409. Harold E. Hoss (Kilwinning No. 265) Box 124, Coats, 67028 51 —Larned #167; Mt. Moriah#179; Macksville #371; Lewis#220; Stafford #252; St. John #254. William G. Updegrove (Lewis No. 220) Lewis, 67552 AREA No. 11—Lloyd D. Crall, A.C.—St. Bernard No. 222 1915 Hart, Dodge City 67801 Disi. No. 49—Ashland #277; Coldwater #295; Protection #384; Minneola #431. Franklin P. Reed (Ashland No. 277) Ashland, 67831 60—Ness City #191; Barnery #279; Scott City #284; Leoti #340; Horace #352. Clarence L. Sawyer (Horace No. 352) Tribune, 67879 61 —St. Bernard #222; Alpha #282; Preston #283; Bucklin #376; Spearville #388; Ensign #413. A. Vernon Hanna, Jr. (Preston No. 283) RR #1, Cimarron, 67835 62—Tynan #246; Emerald #289; Syracuse #309; Coolidge #316; Ulysses #435; Johnson #441. Calvin H. Reed (Coolidge No. 316) Coolidge, 67836 63—Webb #275; Fargo #300; Santa Fe #312; Plains #367; Hugoton #406; Elkhart #422; Satanta #446. Nathan W. Bressler (Elkhart No. 442) Elkhart, 67950 AREA No. 12—David E. Casey, A.C—Gove County No. 302 Grainfield 67737 Disi. No. 56—Lenora #181; Mountain Slope #186; Norton #199; Almena #310; Norcatur #317; Jennings #360. Jack H. Newbold (Norton No. 199) RR #2, Norton, 67654 57—Millbrook #281; St. Thomas#306; Hoxie#348; Morland#4l4;Selden#423; Rexford #442. Mitchell E. Hensley (Millbrook No. 281) 504 W. Hill, Hill City, 67642 58—Oakley #253; Gove County #302; Wallace #318; Quinter #410; Sharon Springs #417. Aubrey B. Park (Oakley No. 253) 314 Edgerton, Oakley 67748 59—Atwood #164; Goodland #321; McDonald #383; St. Francis #404. James D. Pickett, (Goodland No. 321) 912 W. 13th, Goodland, 67735

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D E A T H S — Continued. Lycurgus; Phillips. Bovard R.; Riegel, George William; Smith. Herman Henry; Taneyhill, Paul A.; Thomas, Cecil Julian; Weed, Mahlon Stewart. No. 273—Geil, Durward Orville; Lee. Ross B.; Matlack. Orval; McLaughlin. Kenneth; Peterson, John H. No. 274—Harley, Percy L.; Mishler, Charles E.; Payden, Lorenzo W. No. 275—Schollenbarger. Roy Dale. No. 276—Robinson, Harold Edwin; Rosen, Eric H. No. 277—McNickle, George W.; Wurth, Arthur Ernest. No. 278—Graves, John Leroy, Jr.; Ishmael, Robert T., Sr.; Perry, Henry Edward; Reed, Floyd James. No. 279—Gunther, Henry Iver; Rush. Chester Robert. No. 280—Hasselmen. Edward C. No. 281—Holmes, Lee M.; Kenyon, Melvin Harold; Radcliffe, Earl; Robinson. Owen Russel. No. 283—Gilger, Roy B. No. 284—Anderson, Gottfred E.; Wright, William Alfred. No. 285—Cavett. Harry Ray; Dobbins, John William; Johnson, Lowell M.; McDaniel. Paul Percy. No. 286—Bayless, Walter C ; Sanders, Rictor Gale. No. 289—Everett, Halley Linden; Hagler, Paul W.; Jenks, Ernie Franklin; Lay, Joseph Coen. No. 290^Carley. Harry Rayrtiond; Francisco, Ercel Lee; Germany, Thomas Bruce; Overholser, Raymond V.; Stull, Forrest J.; Thomson, Harry Everett; Wilkerson, Merle Elbert; Wood, Robert Milton. No. 291—Cobb, Warren William; Hoke, Harry E. No.

292—Kirkpatrick, Roy Delbert; Pratt, Marion C ; Sheets, Lawrence William.

No. 293—Reed, Alfred Connie; Reed. Don P.; Rosenbergh. William Arthur; Seacat. Russell H.; Shank. Glenn Virgil. No. 295—Downing. Marvin Theodore; Guss. Theodore E.; Piatt. Roy 1. No. 297—Disney. Earl; Lehnus. Virgil C ; Muhlheim. Glenn Ralph. No. 298—Atherton. Emory L.; Kyner. Porter Bassett. No. 299—Graham, Warren Arlo; Mercer, Loys W.; Moore, Claude S.; Murphy, Leon; Schmitt, Walter A. No. 301—Cross, William Dale; Ellis, Walker; Nichols, Robert E.; Scott, John Emmett; Winter, Orwin Lee. No. 302—Noel, James E.

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D E A T H S — Continued. No. 303—Anderson, Laurin Lloyd; Anderson. Robert Max: Atfield, Locey Clyde; Ball. David Ariel; Balzer. Ernest John; Bauer, William Clyde, Jr.; Baum, Harry Moore; Behrens, Samuel: Bergan, John Irving: Biegert, Stanley Edward: Bowers, Fred Isaac: Beyer, Glenn Orland; Bracken. Arch Charles; Brasfield, Fred Leslie: Brown, Henry John; Buck, James Wallace: Burdge. Walter Rich; Burrow, William Martin; Cantrell, Peter Turley; Cary, William Abner; Clark, Ralph Paul: Coe, Max M.; Cooper. Calvin Floyd; Craig, Warren Lloyd: Davis, Harold Laverne; Delp, Arlie Earl; Denney. Lloyd Edwin; Dent. Thomas Wayne; Diller, Howard E.; Dinning. Donald Boyd; Dunham, Francis Marion; Feller, Neil Arthur; Fortney. Bland Chester; Girvin, Carroll C ; Green, OIlie Louis; Grim, Arlis B.; Gwin, Raymond B.; Haines, Jesse; Haines, Victor Raymond: Hamilton, Arthur David: Hammond. Ray; Hastings, Ralph Lorenzo; Hendricks, Oceola Allen; Hills, George Diew; Hirleman, John E.; Hix, Tilden Leroy; Holtke, Richard William; Hoofer, Carl Bernal; Hughey, Harold Hays; Hunter, John Floyd: Johnson, Edwin B.; Johnson, Samuel Leo; Kaemmerlinj, Kenneth Lee; Keeling. Everett Miles; Kelley, Lawerence Eugene; KimbJe, James Manuel; Kirk, Orra William: Kline, Howard C ; Lane, Allen Perry; Lawson, Wesley Aaron; Legg, Fitch; Lunderman, Clay Nelson; Mayes, Albert Edwin; McCarty, Emmett Brown. McCracken, Delbert Wayne; McGee, Harvey Pinkney; McVicar, Archibald Hess; Meredith, William John; Meyer, Lawrence William; Miller. Leon Russell; Minge. Martin Herriion; Mitchell. George Palmer: Moore. Floyde Allison; Moore, Robert Mahlon; Morris, Dick Lee; Palmer, Ralph Luther: Parshall, Cecil St.; Patterson, William David, Jr.; Poe, Grothe William; Poison. Ralph Edward: Ramsey. Le Roy: Ray. Alton Clifford; Rhodes. Elmer Norman; Rios. David Joseph: Robertson, Ralph Richard; Ruddell, Ira Woste: Russell, Frank Parsons: Russell. Orville Charles: Schaefer, Julius Earl: Schmitt, Harold Edward: Schreffler. David Shiral; Smith. Herman Milton: Steele. Allen Thomas. Jr.; Steely. Horace Isaac; Stemple. Charles Nelson; Tannahill. Vaughn Nelson; Toland. Dayton Ray; Tweedy, Robert Francis: Van Auken, Howard Myron; Walter, Charles Kecgan; Warne, Paul Francis: Waterman, Cleo Marshall; West. Ray Augustine; Wightman. Wade Walter: Wilkerson, Arch Ray; Wood. Robert Vance; Wyant, Philip Thomas. No. 306—Austin, Jay Gordon; Deal, Fred James: Simpson. Charles Nathan: Vernon. Floyd Wesley. No. .307—Cost. William H.: Elliott. Loren E.; George. Bert F.; Kennedy. Frank C : Miller. Glenn D.; Puryear. Gideon G., Jr.; Sondergard. Norman C : Stitt, Austin Jensen; Totten, Charley A. No. 309—Copenhaver. Jay Raymond: McClellan. Arlyn D.; Yancey. Huhcr V.

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D E A T H S — Continued. No. 310—Ayers. Glen Zella; Bantam. David; Hageman. Vernon Dale; McMullen. Roy M.; Pittman. Ernest A.; Thompson. Arthur C ; Woodruff. Justin C. No. 311—Baxter. John C ; Collier. Edward E.; Murphy. James Owen; Baven. Wilbur R.; Vandenhove. Harold M. No. 312—Miner. Loring V.; Shryack. Robert Arthur; Watson. Merle C. No. 313—Alderson. Robert Max; Brown. Charles Franklin; Little. Alva Leon; Madden. Clyde Loyal; McMinimy. Maurice 1.; Rose. Glen Raymond; Scott. Gene Willis. No. 314—Frye. Virgil Franklin; Werts. Charles Jesse. No. 315—Hobson. William H.; Leech. Charles A.; Swanson. Ernest Albert. No. 318—Goff. Russell Francis. No. 319—Land. Dean C ; Wilson. Robert W. No. 321—Barnes. Jerry Simpson; Hays. Orval Foster. Jacobs. Martin Frank; Meng. William Henry; Miller. Kenneth Calvin; Rasure. Paul Clifford: Wales. Alva D. No. 322—Achenbach. Curtis A.; Blevens. Walter Winslow; Campbell. John T.; Clark. Arthur Leroy; Comer. Loyd Jewell; Davis. Vaughn H.; Emig. Vernon C ; Fry. Herbert Merrill; Hoke. Lloyd E.; Jordan. William L.; Kitterman. John L.; Miller. Joe A.; Mollett. David Ellsworth; Reynolds. George S.; Simpson. Harry Edwin; Sparks. Ira J.; Terry. Robert J. No. 323—Warrick. Oth. No. 324—Dancer. James Sylvane; Duver. William Leroy; Fields. William B.; Haines. Floyd; Hemphill. Lloyd A.; Horton. Hubert J.; Smith. Charles L.; Stradley. Benjamin F.; Wright. Orville Leonard. No. 326—Christ. Harold Lee; Lewis. Howell W.; McManigal. Clyde M.; McNary. Percy Orin; Miller. William Junior. Jr. No. 327—Anderson. Paul Dean; Barker; Bethel Jay; Cox. Ray Lawrence. No. 328—Free. Jesse; Olson. Carl W. No. 329—Coonrod. Guy; Curnutt. Oscar. Jr.; James. Obbie; Nance. Ray Cecil; Needham. Roy V.; Stearns. James William. No. 330—Humburg. Merrill Melvin: Kottal. Gus. Jr.; Lamed. Ralph Morrison. No. 331^Branum. Jack Smith; Goodwin. John E.; Haas. Rollo Haviland; Lackey. Oglesby Cannon; Ritter. Lonnel Charles; Snodgrass. Roland Lorrane; Valois. Ronald Noel; Welton. Donald E. No. 332—Hays. Loyal Wayne; Policy. William Amos.

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D E A T H S — Continued. No. 333—Adams, Robert James; Bull, Ray Duncan; Hall, Charles E.; Keppler, John Louis; Matthlassen, Ted Elmer; McCall. James Elmer; Smeltzer, Cyril Joseph; Webb, Wayman W. No. 334—Binder, Harold Wayne; Faidley, Clarence W., Sr.; Stetler, Albert H. No. 335—Best, Alvin C ; Mundy, Reuben C ; Powell, Frank H. No. 336—Jacobson, Arthur Ralph; Swihart, Leslie Clinton. No. 338—Eyman, Nile R. No. 339—La Follette, Kyle Otis, Sr.; Sharly, Jeff R. No. 340—Askey, SamueJ Flem; Cook, Carmon Euel; Heath, Claud Sherman, Jr. No. 343—Baker, James Meryl; Hoffmann, Paul B.; Kraft, James W.; Mehl. Oliver William; Palmer, Floyd E.; Urban, Joseph Lon. No. 344—Blevins, Walter Thomas; Bohnenblust, George Edwin; Chamberlain, Jasper P.; Willis, Fred. No. 345—Hoppock, Oscar Earl. No. 347—Ziller, Claud A. No. 349—Brouse, William W.; Fiser, Louis V.; Slagle. Otis W. No. 351 —Barcus, Roy Hamilton; Coons, Paul Alvin; Hopkins, Connie E.; Smith, Alva; Sopok, William Frank, No. 352—Kysar, Ernest Everett; Prewitt, Francis Fair; Smith, Albert E. No. 355—Prather, Roy Seymore. No. 356—Hughes, Stanley Clark; Shields, Elmer Roosevelt. No. 357—Alexander, Everett T. No. 358—Durham, Clyde A.; Moore, William. No. 359—Peterson, Waldemar; Vonada, Alfred A. No. 360—Beers, Doyle C ; Matousek, Raymond; Rohan, Harvey J.; Simpson, Harry E. No. 361—Adams, Byron Lee; Adams. Marion Herbert. No. 362—Kauer, Wesley G. No. 364—Bacon, Emmet S.; Carnahan, Wayne L.; Corkhill, T. Atlee; Evans. Sherman M.; Gustafson, Clifford Alfred; Hughes, William A.; McDaniel, Louis Henry; Nicholson, William; Sward, John I.; White. Howard B. No. 365—Cline. Rex R.; Eckhardt. Vere Underwood; Smith. Chester Eldon; Smith. Robert M.; Wilson. Chester Herman. No. 366—Bauer, Walter Rolla; Calvird. Harry H.; Dingey. Clement F.; Hampson. William Vernon; Hurst. Charles B.; Leach. Harry Dewey; Waters, Robert J.

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D E A T H S — Continued. No. 367—Melton, Cecil Greene; Richardson, Edward L.; Roberts, George Washington. No. 368—Chroust. Lada G.; Hess, Charles; Wagner, Ivan Bryant. No. 369—Bailey, James Vernon; Brown, Roy Quentin; Flenker, William Dewey; Gardner. Richard Earl; Green, Herman Carlton; Haggard, Harwood; Hope, donald L.; Maguglin, James Dee. Jr.; Mcintosh, Ora Earl; Nichols, Harold Clint; Rankin, Frank V.; Roberts, R. C ; Schweder, Robert Fulton; Smith, William Harrison; Turner. William Byron; Varner. Lester; Winchell, Carl Porter. No. 371—Higbee, Floyd F.; Malin, Guy R.; Neelly, Leroy O.; Nonken, Donald Lawrence; Putnam, Sidney Leroy; Steiner, John. No. 372—Decker, Frank; Ramey, James Everett; Zeller, Charles. No. 376—Astle, Clifford. No. 378—Ford, Clarence A.; Swingle, Alden. No. 379—Clough, Maynard J.; Markham. Fred Grant. No. 380—Blythe, Lawrence Duane; Hembrow, William J.; Knapp, Roy S. No. 382—Nelson, Clarence F.; Sampson, William Thomas. No. 383—Latta, Frank Edward. No. 385—Foster, Thomas W.; Irwin, Craig; Willey, Roy Eugene. No. 388—Moore, Fred William; Tompkins, George Robert. No. 390—Kaster, Walter Glenn; Spaulding, Fayette Z. No. 391—Anneler, William Lee; McAdams, Samuel S. No. 393—Castor, Virgil L.; Holcomb, Myron E.; Martin, Claude O. No. 395—Caldwell, Orville Ray; McGregor, Alfred Dean. No. 396—Brethour, Raymond U.; Pyle, Kempster Warren. No. 397—Magnuson, Arthur B. No. 399—Selby, William Ocie; Tarrant, Alton. No. 401—Hickman, James C. No. 402—Foltz, John M.; Heberling, Maynard H. No. 403—Thompson. McCager W. No. 404—Douthit. Thadious Jacob; Nolan, Verne; Northrup, John Leroy. No. 406—Emberton. Ted H.; Fort, Walter R.; Fulkerson, John F.; Garmon, Benjamin Valentine; Wheaton, John R. No. 408—Croker, Paul C ; Hileman, Carl H.; Klein, Thomas C. No. 410—Johnson, Melvin Louis; Kline, Roy Preston; Palkowsky, Yarrow A.

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D E A T H S — Continued. No. 411—Burke. John; Walters. William Herman. No. 413—Lubbers, Eike R.; Million. Marshall J. No. 414—Anderson. Edwin; Nicholson. Raymond Arthur; Phillips. Elah C : Pratt. Jesse. No. 415—Herd. William C : Ortiz, John G.; Ridgeway. Russell E. No. 417—Cowles. Marion A.. Jr. No. 419—Woodley. Donald B. No. 421 — Burns." Henry Harry; Grieves, Clarence Herbert. No. 422—Cates. Cecil: Craver. Fred Francis: Horton, Thomas F. No. 424—Herzog. William Andrew. No. 427—Hart. George L.; Strickland. Leslie Anson. No. 429—Edwards. Elmer D.; Oberholser. Buell William: Peterson. Curtis Reinard. No. 430—Noe, Clarence Patten, Sr.; Tolliver. Charles Robert. No. 431—Byerley. Keith B.; Deniston. Chas L. No. 433—Anderson. Walter Woodburn: Bollman. John Paul: Brown. Hubert. Sr.: Buchanan. Russell Conwell; Butts. Alvin Lee; Callender. Eldon Sterling; Calvert. Ruben; Carter. John Montgomery: Chafin. James Carl: Cornelius. Lloyd Nicholas: Dickson. Clifford Elvin; Dorris. Paul E.. Sr.; Elam. John Calvin; Elliston. Elbert Clarence: Hatfield. Renslier Reed; Heck. James Godfrey: Holding. Leo L.; Howard. William F.; Jordan. Jesse Lee: Kerns. Dclmon Ingram; Lewis, Duras Earl; Mardis, Robert Dean: Mason. Garnet Paul; Mau. Carl Fred: McCracken. Frederick W.; Mercer. Thomas Glenn; Montgomery. Wilbert Donald: Osborn. Earl Ivo; Taylor. Oliver Roosevelt; Thompson. Ralph Richard: Towner. Harry Jerome; Trimmer. Herman Hardy: West. Ralph Emery. No. 435—Juel. Hartwig N, No. 436—Bernard, Waldo Everly; Berthot, Francis Maywood Breyfogle. Louis D.. Jr.; Coffman. Jesse Roy; Dawson Gerald Ward; Diether, Edwin P.; Dolan. Harlie James Dresker. Earl Louis: Flanders. Paul Alma; Flatt, Harold R. Holdsworth. Keith James; Larrance. Ronald H.; Miller Spencer HI; Murren. Reginald A.; Parsons. Leiand French Proctor. Edwin; Reynolds, Joseph L.; Solomon. Hob Cole Stout, Evert Alexander: Tyner, Lloyd F.; Weston, Roy Oliver. No. 437—Dickelman. Karl Eyth: Leonard. Leslie G.: Salter. John R. No. 438—Bryant. WinField S.; Cutler, Joe J.; Docman. Michael M. Hall. Chester W.; Katherman. Delbert; Kehoe, Harry F. Kent. Leroy E.. Sr.: Mills. Clair I.; Schumacher, Karl H. Scolas, Arthur Eustace; Sears. John, Jr.; Skinner. Albert

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D E A T H S — Continued. Alexander; Sloan, Harold Wilkinson, Bryan L.

W.; Spandle,

Louis R.;

No. 440^Albers, George H. No. 441—Daniels, Walter E. No. 442—Barnett, Clifford W.; Ziegelmeier. Clyde Bernard. No. 445—Bicknell, Roland James; Freeman, Roger M.; Gardner, Herbert T.; Hutchins, Jay Wesley; Jennings, Clifford L., Sr.; Littlejohn, Elwood P.; Miller, Clarence A.; Minor, Clarence Lee; Painter, Harold A., Sr.; Prichard, Neil W.; Storm, Frank H.; Stotts, Richard B.; Wise, Le Roy. No. 446—Babb, Lionel A.; Crane, Ernest Matthew; Summers, Albert Oscar. No. 449—Denton, Orville Frederick; Hazen, Lewis Orville. No. 450—Hoffman, Earl George; Rader, Corwin Ted; Williams. Homer Dewitt.

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Deaths Other Grand Jurisdictions Alabama— Carl C. Cooper. Sr., PGM, 20 March 1978 A Iberia— George R. Sterling, PGM, 3 April 1979 Arizona—

Marion D. Thomas, Grand Senior Steward. 24 July 1978 Clarence V. Gulley, PGM, 29 November 1978 Arkansas— Charles A. Clift, PGM, Grand Treasurer, 17 April 1978 Fred Stucky, PGM, 8 January 1979 Brazil

(Guanabara)—

Wilson so Vale Fernandes, PGM, 23 September 1978 British

Columbia—

J. Murray Mitchell, PGM, 9 May 1978 A. Ront Harvey, Past Grand Treasurer, 9 March 1979 Delaware— Harry C. Johnson, PGM, II August 1978 Haswell M. Pierce, PGM, 20 May 1978 District of Columbia— Renah F. Camalier, PGM, 14 June 1978 Georgia— Clarence H. Cohen, PGM, 26 February 1979 Illinois— James Green, PGM, 15 January 1979. Russell C. Walker, PGM, 3 February 1979 Idaho— Arthur L. Dingier, PGM, 17 August 1978 William D. Farnham, PGM, 6 December 1978 Dale N. LaMaire, Grand Pursuivant, 25 April 1979 Iowa— J. Ellitt Grayson. PGM. 30 November 1978 Edwin A. Hamilton, PGM, 22 January 1979

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D E A T H S — Continued. Japan—

Nohea O. Peck, PGM, 3 April 1979 Leo N. Parlabecchio, PGM, 19 September 1978 George H. Booth, PGM, 3 February 1979 Manitoba— Abram J. Sawatzky, PGM, 14 February 1979 Maryland— John H. Hessey, PGM, 6 January 1979 W. Norman Penn, PGM, 15 November 1978 Mexico— Alexander G. Wygard, PGM, 13 July 1978 Mississippi— Joseph B. Adams, PGM, 6 July 1978 George A. Mullendore, PGM, 23 March 1978 John T. Wilbanks. PGM, GHP, IGM, PGC, 27 June 1978 Missouri— Morris E. Ewing, PGM, 2 July 1978 Nevada— Robert N. Parker, PGM, 30 December 1978 Clarence L. Young, PGM, 2 September 1978 New Brunswick— A.C. Lemmon, PGM, Grand Secretary, 2 January 1979 New

JerseyCharles A. Eisenfelder, PGM, 11 November 1978

North

Carolina—

Arnold J. Koonce, Sr., PGM, 4 December 1978 Oklahoma— Wayne W. Miller, Jr.. PGM, 7 December 1978 Rhode Island— Albert W. Abramson, PGM, Grand Secretary, 30 July 1978 Saskatchewan— Henry Casche, Deputy Grand Master, 27 May 1978 James H, Cuddington, PGM, 20 November 1978 South

Carolina—

Hugh N. Layne, PGM, Grand Secretary, 21 December 1978

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D E A T H S ^ Concluded South Dakota— Roger S. Brown. PGM. 18 January 1979 Lawrence J. Larson. PGM. Grand Secretary. 5 October 1978 Carl E. Voigt. PGM. 18 March 1979 Texas— John T. Bean. PGM. 24 April 1978 John C. Hinsley. PGM. 4 November 1978 Vermont— Mijton S. Czatt. PGM. 12 March 1979 Washington— Charles W, Johnson. PGM, 2 November 1978 West Virginia— Carl E. Bery. PGM, 25 April 1978 Wyoming— Irving E. Clark. PGM, Grand Secretary. 28 June 1978 Kirby H. Olds. PGM. 19 June 1978

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1—Highland 1 2—Leavenworth . . . 3 3—Kansas City . 4 5—Atchison 2 6—Lawrence 14 7—Junction City . 3 1 8—Fort Scott 8 9—Lawrence 14 10—Leavenworth . . . 3 11—Jewell 10 12—Emporia 28 14—Oskaloosa 15 16—Great Bend . . . . 52 16—Manhattan . . . .29 17—Topeka . . . . . . . .21 IS—Ottawa 13 19—Olathe 6 20—Circle ville 19 21—Valley Falls . . . I B 22—Melvern 13 23—Baldwin City . . . 14 24—Osawatomie . . . . 6 25—Oketo 25 26—Longton 26 27—LeRoy 23 28—Mapleton 8 29—Humboldt 12 30—Towanda 34 31—Doniphan 2 32—Auburn 21 33—Mound City '' 34—Lenexa 5 35—Hiawatha 16 36—Council Grove . .32 37—Paola 6 38—lola 12 39—Seneca 17 40—DeSoto 14 41—Pomona 13 42—Holton 19 43—Nickerson 45 44—Gamett 13 45—Easton 3 46—Halstead 33 47—Xenia 8 48—Effingham 2 49—Lansing 3 50—Silver Lake . . . . 20 51—Topeka 21 62—St. Marys 20 64—Shawnee 5 55—Troy 1 56—Spring Hill . . . . 6 67—Wichita 38 58—McCracken .... 52

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1 6 6 7 8 99 8 9

2 S 6 6 5 1 9 1 8 17 2

170 44 296 30 180 67 64 176 186 931 124 87 167 96 196 60 176 271 167 66 92 163 166 836 32 142 70 64 202 0 87 73 69 76 68 38 71 lis 89 69 92 106 370 182 78 687 68 86 68 239 39 98. SS 149 86 121

1978-79

229

GRAND LoixiE oh KANSAS

SYNOPSIS OP R E T U R N S OP LODGES—Continued.

DECRfeAag"

mektAaa Ho.

Location

i o

211—Linwood 14 242—Miltonvale . . . . 30 243—Louisburs: 6 244—Waverly 23 245—Moran 12 246—Garden City . . . 6 2 247—Chase 44 248—Tecumseh 21 249—Scottville 40 260—Whiting 16 251—Galva 39 252—Stafford 51 253—Oakley 58 254—St. John 51 256—McLouth 15 257—Westmoreland 29 258—Cheney 37 259—Beattie 18 260—Lake City 48 261—Mulberry 9 262—Attica 47 264—Logan 55 265—Pratt 50 266—Nortonville . . . . IB 267—Moline 26 2 b 8—Bronson 8 269—Conway Springs 87 270—Quenemo 13 271—Kansas City . . . 4 272—Kansas City . . . 4 273—Clearwater . . . . 3 7 274—Weir 10 275—Meade 63 276—Windom 39 277—Ashland 49 278—Kiowa 48 279—Dighton 60 280—Chapman 31 281—Hill City 57 282—Jetmore 61 283—Cimarron 61 284—Scott City 60 285—Argonia 36 286—Blue Mound . . . 7 287—Lebanon 42 288—Hope 32 289—Lakin 62 290—Plainville 55 291—Bunkerhill ....53 292—Glasco 40 293—Greensburg ...50 294—Glen Elder ... 54 295—Coldwater 49 297—Ellis 53 298—Wilson 43

§g

III

illil i 1 . . . 1 1 2

2 1 1

1 2 1 41

2 1 2 4 2 1 8 1 6 10 4 2 3 4 2 4 11 6 3 1 2 2 4 2 1 4 1 2 4 2

2 . . .

3 H9

13 16 2 8 2

5 12 24 2 2 3 6 6 4 3 7 1 3 1 2 2 3 14 2

I 43 37 99 63 88 292 117 83 29 28 102 142 150 135 78 82 169 59 41 78 83 71 310 44 71 93 94 40 270 386 263 106 110 38 95 264 98 67 151 80 60 209 93 86 61 50 135 222 67 41 148 84 197 83 48

230

PROCEF.DINCiS O F THE

MARCH

SYNOPSIS OF R E T U R N S OF LODGES—Continued.

iNCREAStt

Now

Location

299—Arlington 45 300—Liberal C3 301—Hamilton 27 302—Grainfield 68 303—Wichita 38 306—Colby 57 3 0 7 — H e r i n g t o n . . . 32 309—Syracuse 62 310—Almena 66 311—Ft. Leavenworth ' 312—Sublett? 63 313—Wichitr, 38 314—Gridley 23 315—Savonburg . . . . 12 316—Coolidge 62 317—Norcatur 56 318—Winona 58 319—Norwich 46 321—Goodland . . . 59 322—Kansas City . 5 323—Oneida 1' 324—Caney 26 e25—LaHarpe 12 326—Horton 16 327—Hoyt 19 328—Gypsum ... 43 329—Arcadia 9 330—LaCrosse 52 3 3 1 — H o i s i n g t o n . . . 42 332—Preston 60 333—Shawnee Mission 6 334—Oak Hill . . . 30 335—Allen 28 336—Formoso 42 3 3 7 — ' F r e d e r i c k . . . . . 44 338—Kincaid 7 339—Lane . . 13 340—Leoti . . . 60 341—Parker . . . . ! /. 7 343—Holyrood 43 344—Riley 29 346—Edna . . 25 34 7 — S p i v e y . . . . 46 348—Hoxie . '57 34 9 — N a r k a . . . . . . . . 41 351—Scammon 10 352—Tribune 60 S54—Summerfield . 1 8 355—Cedarvale 26 356—Wellsville 13 357—Alta Vista 32 358—Turon 46 3 5 9 — S y l v a n G o v e . 48 360—Jennings 56 361—Geneseo 44 ir.2—Cuba .. ' ' '41 3 6 4 — V a l l e y C e n t e r ^ ^ 33

DECRKASB

ill

1i &

% e «

«±i

67 8 2 2

15 1 2

20 2 2

27 2

i ...

107 4 9 3 7 5 3 7 2

45 1 2 8 .. . 35

1 2 7 17

.. . . . 1 14

2 2 1 78 5 10 8 32 4

3 . .

1 2

11 24 1 5 1 7 2 3 5 4 10 2 5 3

1 2 3

6 8

8 11

6 . . . 8 1 1 1

5 6 2 1 2 6 1 1

1 1

1 2 2 4 2 1 10

125 254 88 43 4,717 297 287 139 103 614 95 245 107 93 40 31 65 141 242 678 44 242 61 118 106 34 148 139 201 67 376 68

30 76 84 113 100 103 98 81 63 80 60 83 80 29 77 97 67 76 82 87 63 94 S41

1978-79

231

GRAND LOIX;E OK KANSAS

SYNOPSIS OF R E T U R N S O F LODGES—Continued. INCREASE

DECREASE

« No.

! 305—Derby 37 366—Bonner S p r i n g s . 4 367—Plains 63 368—Bluff City . . . . 47 369—Kansas City . . . 4 371—Macksville . . . . 81 372—Denison 19 374—Dwight 32 376—Bucklin 61 378—Zenda 46 379—Buffalo 24 3 8 0 — W h i t e City . . . 32 3S2—Wilsey 32 383—McDonald 69 384—Protection . . . . 49 385—Topeka 21 388—Spearville 61 390—Natoma 53 391—Sylvia 45 393—Mayetta 19 394—Coats 60 396—Staffordville . . . 2 8 396—Wakefield 30 397—Lindsborg 39 398—Hepler 8 399—Mullinville . . . . 60 401—Latham 34 402—Wakarvisa 21 403—Benedict 24 404—St. Francis . . . . 69 406—Hugoton 63 408—Arma * 409^-Haviland 50 410—Quintci 58 411—Climax 27 413—Ensign 61 414—Moreland . . . . 57 416—Perry IB 417—Sharon Springs . 68 419—Delia 20 420—Lecompton . . . . 14 421—Harveyville . . . . 6 4 422—Elkhart 63 423—Selden 67 424—Claflin 62 427—Cunningham . . . 4 6 429—Burdick 32 430—Goff 17 431—Minneola 49 433—Wichita 88 435—Ulysses 62 436—Overland P a r k . 6 4 3 7 — E n t e r p r i s e . . . . 31 438—Kansas City . . . 4 440—Bendena 1 441—Johnson 62

3 1

Location

1 1

1 3 6 1 2

8 1

1 1

1 1 3 1

1 3 2

2 2 6

3 1

V 00

S ft

n 00

•35

4 6 3 7 1 3 3 2 17 20 6 3

7 2 4 6 31 6

1 1 2 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 2 3

2 1 7 4 2 1 2

38 2 1

2 2 1

1 1 1 2 4 1

1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1

1 1

2 1 2 3 6 3

1 5 1 1

1 .

8 1 .

3 1 1 4 2

1 2 1 1 .

7 1 2

1 1

2 1 1 IS

1 IS

7 . 1

1 2

1 2 1

2 48 1 9 4 3 2 S

3 2 2 4 S

19 1 6 1 2 1

6 2 2 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 . 83 22 . 1 21 11 . 8 . 16 » 1 » 1 2

O •J V

1 1 1 .

s313

215 107 55 575 104 52 129 1 102 2 34 2 64 44 6 2 43 89 7 99 8 163 4 33 85 66 4 69 3 0 38 94 1 135 5 152 69 1 80 71 3 130 56 123 197 6 150 2 57 4 67 2 55 76 41 6 6 106 1 77 1 34 62 1 47 1 62 1 39 3 66 52 3 3 46 2 61 71 2,100 127 692 21 104 17 341 2 60 1 86

232

PROCEEDINO.S OK 1 HE

MARCH

SYNOPSIS OF RETUKNS OF LODOBS—Coneludtd.

DECftBAaE

btaoiAiE m

No.

LocftttOB

i 4l

m Q

442—Rexford . . . . . . . 6 7 . 444—Stanley . . . . .. 6 44 5—Hutchinson . . . .46 . . .63 449—Denton .... . . . 1 450—Wichita 38 TOTALS

1 J)

1 1h 1 1 1 .it 8

1 3 2 1 2

1 4 1

Q <

2 1

1 .

991 671 296

•8 a

] 1II 1

2 2 . 13 7 . 3 . 1 . 2 4 2 .

69 692 1974 lOSS

86 388 87 52 42

3 6 2 ! !0S6

72636

Coats No. 394 with Kilwinning No. 266, 1 November 1978.

RECAPITULATION

Adjustment to 1977 Reports Net Loss 1978 Membership 81

74,448 -129 1,684

December 1978

Number Lodges 31 December 1978

10 1 2 4

CONSOLIDATIONS

December 1977

a65

Occidential No. 207 with Saqui No. 160, 16 December 1978.

Membership 31

1 . 1

72,636 394

Amarlen*. .

Anthony. .

Aisonia. . .

Craaeant..

Cabia

lot ABartooa . . . .

Anthony

Aresdia

Arcoaia

Ana

AaUaai

It*

III

•111 Arkaniaa OHx

Arllnstoa

ttt

III

411

ITT

....

AshUnd. . .

Arma

Arcadia...

Oct. IT, lITt

tnd and 4th Thniadaya.

n i l tnd and 4th Mondaya. .

Fab. I I , HIT

Fab. I I ,

FA. II,

l e t and Ird Wodneadaya

l a t and Ird Mondaya..

lat and Ird Tnaadaya..

l e t Monday

l e t and Ird Mondaya... Ezeapt Jaaa, Joly and Aasuat Ind and 4th Mondaya. .

l a t and Ird Mondaya.

and 4th Tnaadaya.

l a t and Ird Tnaadaya.

n i l l e t and Ird Mandaya. . .

Oet. II, iiTi

Fab. 11, Itlt

Fob. It, lltO

Fob. IT, 1111

Oct. II. IITI

Fab. IT, nil

Altoona. . .

AIU VtaU

•IT Aha YtaU

111 Altoona

et A l t a a o n t . . . .

tit

l a t and Ird Monday*.

Mar. II. IMO 2nd

Oet. 11. IITI

Abi

Ahaana

Fab. to. 111!

Fab. 16, IMS

AUan

Altan

Statad l e t and Ird Maadaya.. Kzecvt Joly and A v e l a t and Ird Thnndaya.

Altamont..

Oat. II, IITI

Banarelant. . . .

Abilene

HaphtaU..

When Chartarad

LMatiai

N a a u o f Lodf*

161 Ahna

III

N*.

DIRECTORY OF LODGES 1979

William J . Adkins 1880 Coronado, Emporia 66801 George T. Dodgen 216 S. Anthony 67008 Thomas L. Kauble 66711 William R. Johnson 67004 Hugh R. Beeson Box 767, HR No. 4 6700B James A. Hartzell . Plevna 67668 James O. Denier 66712 Ron Morrison 428 W. 8th 67831

Richard S. Furbeck 600 W. 3rd St. 67410 Walter V. Thomas BushonK 66841 Arnold Hafenstein 400 Ks. 66401 Ruben Graf 67622 Perry J. House P.O. Box 61 67830 John D. Bolinder RR No. 11 66834 Nelson A. Park 66710

For loeatiOB of Lode* Halla marked wUh * • • • pars fdlewliic dli—tnry.

L. John Redelfs Box 276 66836 Billy J. Smith 807 N. Springfield 67008 J«rry Coonrod R.R. No. 4, 66711 Ronald L. Work P.O. Box 278 67004 James S. McNinch P.O. Box 669 67006 Harry C. Burnett 67614 Walter A. Fiorucci Box 449 66712 John W. 7th 67881

Gail E. Leonard 109 N.E. 10th St. 67410 Curtis Triemer RR No. 8, Council Grove 66846 Robert H. Arnold (PGM) Box 122 66401 Billy E. Archibald 67622 Edwin R. Taylor P.O. Box 842 67880 Vernon L. Bolinder Box 193 66834 Floyd L. Mclrvin 66710

-J

Whan Chartara4

Baldwin City

• ts

Palmyra

Bendcna

Benedict

Baadaaa

I»Si

Feb. 10. 1814

Feb. SI

16. 1878

Oct.

Mt. Vernon

401 Banadiat

440

•146 1 Baloit

17. 1878

Oct.

BeUeWlle

BallaTtUa

It*

18. 1877

Belle Plaiae

Ball* p u n a

ITt

1st and trd T a c e d a T a . . . .

1st and Ird Taesdaya

67010

206 6th St. 66403 Bobby D. Ratliff 609 Jersey St. 66006

Flint Hill Trl. Ct.

11845 S.W. 97th St. Topeka 66604

1st and Ird Mondays

66008 Earl L. Miller RR No. 2, Fredonia

66736

ER No. 2, Box 872 66713 1st and trd Wadneedays. . Harold E. Wanklyn RR, Frankfort 66427 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . 508 E. 9th, 67013 1st and Ird T h n i a d a y s . . . . 1515 21st St. 61936 Miles E. File . . P.O. Box 266 67420 1st and trd Thondaya. . .

t l , 1818 1st and Ird Hondays

18. 18«f

Feb. K , 1886

Oct.

Maatsra

1630 Kansas Ave 66002 John L. Crosswhite 316 S. 12th St. St. Joseph, MO. 64601 1st and trd Tharadaya. . . Clifton V. Newberry 201 Kiowa 67009 • l a t and 8rd Wadneadaya. . Except Jnly and Angnat 606 N. 7th 67730

Slated CoBMunlcatlM

Fab. 1*. 1881 l a t and Ird Mondays

21, 1861

Oet.

Beattle

Baattia

S(*

71 Baxter Sprinsa . . . Baxter

AxtaU

itt

• 1* Aacoata

Axtell

Oct.

Myatie Tie

17, 1810

Feb. <0. 18*1

Oet

Atwood

Auburn

1<4 Atwood

Aabom

Feb. 18, 1S8«

R. D. EIr

t«l

t l , 18Tt

Washington. . . . Jnly 14, 1811

NaaualLodga

Oct.

AtUea

Lacatl«n

Active

•168

•

Na.

OaaoTOKY or IiUfwii—C«»tmm*4 location of Lode* Halla marked with * 0 M pag* foUowliic diraetanr-. For

66006

RR No. 1, Box 2

Walter A. Miltner 411 W. 8th 67420 George D. Clark 66008

61936

66714

2526 N. St. Box 168

P.O. Box 42 66406 Warren E. Cox 910 Friend 67018

Stanley E. Pickering 628 E. 9th 66713

712 Bath

Phillip H. Payne Box 382 67009 Lyle G. McCain RR No. 2, 67780 Russell I. Koci 8247 S.W. 77th St. Topeka 66606 Gilbert H. Finlay 1139 Helen 67010 Benton F . Luse 401 Prairie 66403

RR No. 4, Box 192 6600Z L. D. Winegardner 601 S. 6th St. 66002

Secra^Brlaa

•0

Bnrdldt

4>»

Bordaa

Oct. IT. ItTt l a t aad trd Tkaiadaya.

Fab. IT, 1811 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . . .

Fab. 1*. !••• 2nd and 4th Taaadaya...

Fab. IT. 1881 l a t aad trd Thnradaya.. .

Oet. 1«. 18TI 2nd and 4th Tlinradaya. .

Oat tl. 18«« 2nd aad 4th Wadneadaya.

Oat. 11. 188t l a t aad trd Wadnaadaya.

2nd and 4th Tnaadar*

l a t aad trd Thnradaya..

Oat. It. 18T4 1st and 3rd Thursdays . .

Canton...

in I

<•. 1884

Fdb. 16. IMI

Fab.

F*b. If. 18(( l a t and trd T h n n d a y * . .

Fab. 11. ItOT l a t aad trd Thniadayt. .

Carbon dalo.

Canar

l a t and trd Wadnaadaya.

Fab. tl, Ittt l a t and trd Tiknndara. .

F«k. 1>. IIM

Fab. IT. ltt4 l a t and trd M o a d a y a . . . .

Cawk«r Cltr.

Sainn«r. . . .

lid/oMMT

.1. T* I Oaifceadal*

Burr Oak. . .

ITS B u r Oak

lOtlOaMwaO

Barlinstoa. .

••

Boriivtni

Ccriathiaa. .

Bordlek....

...

Bmlah

Clinton

Buffalo

...

Bankw HUl

*T9 BoffUo

GnadVtow.

Boorbon....

Bonn V Sprlnc*.

Fab. IT. lt«4 Ind and 4th Wadaaaday*.

Oct. 11. ItTI 2nd and 4th Mondaya.. .

Bloa Baplda

Stohrrllte

Fab. 11. IMT 2nd aad 4th T o n d a y a . . .

Lotoa

t*l

....

Brooaoa . . .

t(8

S76 Boaklla

Bonntr S p r i a n

ISt

.•••

111 Bta« B w M i

161 B l a t t O t t r

t8« Blue Hoaad

Roland West 66010 Edwin G. Brychta KR No. 1 66411 Loveme Marks Box 296 67018 Ward Harrington Box 281 66012

Larry M. Neville Glenn K. Smith 66716 RR No. 1 66716 Ross J. Perkins Collis P. Lamb Kingman v 67868 67834 Raymond L. Markham Ralph Winterrowd Buris Addition, Chanute 66720 Box 62 66717 Robert R. Goodheart Leonard Merrifield 67626 P.O. Box 36 67626 Robert I. Parsons Vernon C . Dennett RR No. 4 67019 R.R. No. 1 67019 Charles W. Gutsch Don D. Miller 66838 66838 Victor J. Olson J. E. Darby 201 W. Banks, 66418 608 S. Dacotah 66418 Robert G. Nay lor Leo J . Skoccol 609 St. Lawrence 66889 Box 64 66889 Michael D. P i a t t Lynn A. Harris 66986 66986 Melvin L. Reser Aubra H. Pierce 637 N. Market 67022 115 W. Central 67022 Sam F. Morrow William L. Sprauge 108 N. Hooker 67888 812 Shutt, Box 122 67888 John H. Fritzinger Abner H. Vickrey Box 117, Lehigh 67078 Box 464 67428 Robert H. Russell Everett L. Avery Scranton, R.R. No. 2, 66687 R R . No., Box 122 66414 Frederick O. Kuhn Clayton R. Coad 67480 67480

James A. Johnson 66010 Donald L. Roche 401 Chestnut 66411 Carl W. Curtis P.O. Box 296 67018 R. B. Wasson 417 Sheidley 66012

7"^

r o

-J 00

Oet.

Oct.

•Xit

411

FWb.

Fab.

OUfloa

Cliftoa

IVb.

Olwnmtar

Fab.

IT!

ru/Un

Oat.

OWHB

tt«

4t4

0«t.

CtretoTilto

Ttb.

>.•

Chotov*

Oct.

11*

OhatoM

Feb.

lis

r«h.

Oct.

Oat.

Feb.

Antiaalty

Codar

NaBMof Lodfl*

DntBOTOKy ov LODOM—Contimtud

IT, 1818 l a t and 8rd Wadnaadar*.. Carl H. Mills 67024 t o , ItTO l e t and 8rd Mandara 66416 I*. I t T l 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. . . Glenn G. Taylor 219 W. Elm St. 66720 l i . IMT Znd and 4th Tlmiadaya. . . 1042 Cedar, Jet. City 66441 1*. 1881 l i t and Srd Taaadara.. . C. C. Coleman, Jr R.R. No. 1 , Box 87 67524 18. 1856 l a t and 8rd A a a d a y a . . . . Norman D. Grossman 6 0 0 N . C St. Arkansas City 67006 IT. 18Tt 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . . . . Ralph W. Kimmel P.O. Box 180 66724 l i , 18T8 2nd and 4th Mondaya John S. Clark 910 E. 10th St. 67886 t l . 1868 1st and trd H i o n d a j r a . . . . David E. Oresher 67886 16, 18tT Znd and 4th Wedawdaya. . William B. Heath Box 668 67836 IT, 1866 Znd and 4th M o n d a y a . . . . Raymond L. Dibbern R.R. 66416 16. 1 8 t t l i t and trd n m n d a y a . . . P.O. Box 184, Bushton 67427 16, 18T8 l a t and 8rd Wadnaadaya.. Frank E. Smith 924 McBratney 67432 16. 188T l i t and trd T n a a d a y a . . . . 9301 S. Meridian. Peck 67120 l i . 188t Znd and 4th Wadnaadaya. . Harold G. Woodruff 66987 18, I t l B Znd and 4th T a a a d a y a . . . . R.R. No. 1, Severy 67187

loaatioB of Lodjl a Halla m u k a d wUh * laa pave foUowliw J t w a t w j . Wfci ^ Statad CoMMnnlraHaa Haatara

I4T ChM*

188

• 101

• 1 0«Btnlia

Cadw Vain

LwktiM

tor

410 B St. 67525 George W. Young Box 82 67482 Val O. Whiteaell R.R. No. 2 67026 Edward C. Sipsager Box 249 66987 Sammie G. Cross S.R. No. 2, Eureka 67046

P.O. Box 276 66724 Alva E. Wilkinson Box 862 67835 Paul L. Wade 67386 Maurice L. Johnson Box 442 67886 Wilbert J. Leuthold R.R. 66416

P.O. Box 72, 66720 Albert N. DeWitt 221 E. 2nd St. 67481 Howard 0. Camsbell Box 76 67524 Donald D. Hamilton R.R. No. 1 67026

67024 Frederick D. Mills RJt. 66416

aao^lirt.

•V

l l l l l i t and Ird Meadaya. .

Fab. I t .

OliTa B i a a e h . .

Ovnatnvhaaa

4IT

D-fcr

441 Owtaa

•III

l l l l l a t and Ird Wadaaadays

tt,

11, l i l t l a t and Ird Wadaaadaja

Get.

l i l t 1st and Ird Thnradaya.

i m t a d and 4th Tharadara

Mar. I I ,

Danton

Darbr

1st and 3rd Saturdays .

llll

l l l l tnd and 4th naradajra

Fab. I I .

l a t and Ird M oadajra..

Fab. IT, l l l l

Fab. IT, l l l l 1st Wadaaaday

Fri>. I I ,

Fab. 11, 1100 1st and Ird MondaTa. .

Fab. 11. 1I4T 1st and Ird Tharadaja.

l l l l tnd and 4th Tnaadaja.

Fab. t o ,

Fab. I I ,

Daaiioa

Daalaoa

IT!

Delphos

Datokoa

DaUa

Cunninvhaia. .

Cnba

Conrtland

Coanell GroTa.

Zcredatha

III

411 DaBa

Oak*

III

,.,

OoBBail OroTS . .

111 CaoHlaBd

Oottoawood Valla

111 CoMds*

CooIid«a

1st and Ird Mondara..

Fab. I I , H I T

Hlatlatoo

III

Conwaj Spriasa

l i t and Ird Moodaya. .

IT, IITI

Oct.

St. Johna

111 Oaniardia

1st and Ird Tuaadaya.

Pmdanea

I I , IITI

Oet.

110 Oolnataa

Oolaay

lit

l l l l tnd and 4th Thaiadaya

Fab. I I ,

St. Thooiaa.. .

III

Comaaaha....

Oolkr

Ooldwatar

•III

l i t and l i d Wadaaadara

l l l l Xnd and 4th Maadara.

Fak. I I ,

I I , IITI

Oat.

Karatoaa

IITI l i t and Ird n n n d a y a . .

omtfyia*

If.

•IM

Oat.

PiaMaQnaaa.

Olr«a

Buford Sharpe 66988 Melvin D. Newton R.B. No 4, Box 162A 67887 Elmer A. Upchurch 680 N. Garfield 67701 Richard I. Deyoe 67029 James D. Dickson Box 63 66016 David L. Tinney 616 W e s t Walnut 66726 J a m e s , H. Craisr R.R. No. 8 66901 Russell L. Adams 67081 Calvin H. Reed 67886 W. M. Talkington Matfield Green 66862 Richard W. Loomis 116 S. Srd 66846 Gale W. McNemee 66989 Thomas Hodgson . . . _ 66940 John £ . Boyston 67086 James C. Booth R.R. No. 1 66418 John A. Nelson . 67486 George R. Stevens R.R. No. 1, Valley Falls 66088 Noel D. Tharp 66017 William C. Bennett R.R. No. 1, Box 12 67087

Darrell Sharpe 66988 Alfred L. Lewis P.O. Box 267 67887 Clifford A. Ramsey R.R. No. 2 67701 N. W. Bransom 67029 Raymond K. Couch R.R. No. 2 66016 Thomas R. Hilman 430 S. Florida 66726 Chester McWilson Box 184 66901 George F. Chitwood 67031 Ivin A. Libertus Box 27, 67886 Chester C. Perkins Strong City 66869 Norman W. Loomis • ' S S. 3rd 66846 George M. Chase Box 128 66989 Glen J. Lesovsky 66940 William Thornhill 67036 Harold L. McQueen Box 66 66418 Frederick J. Jilka 67486 Dallas Coleman R.R. No. 1, Box 96 66419 Lawrence E. Tharp R.R. No. 1, Box 87A 66017 Lloyd Highbee 827 N. Woodlawn 67087

to.

1161

SutedC.».id»tk. 66018

67889

67006

••T

llMk«9r

Mna

141

41 • O t a w h a a

PalaaUn*

Eaaton

IIT

Oet.

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1*. IITI

IT. l U I

Fob. 11. l U t

67842 Stephen W. Caplinger . . R.R. No. 66028 l o t and Ird Thtmdayo. . , . George B. Wilson, J r . 2764 W. 8rd 67042

l a t Bad Ird Taoadajra....

F o r r e s t M. Stine Box 280 67842 Henry L. Buddenbohm R.R. No. 2 66028 J i m E . Ross R.R. No. 2 67042

.... lot and Ird Hondaya. . . . Floyd H. Scott 122 S. 2nd St. 67487 l i t and Ird l l i i i n d a T a . . . . James W. Nelson E z e e p t J u l y and Aasv** 619 W. Vine, J e t . City Dae. 1864 1st and 3rd Tuesdays . . . . Shirley F. Strange R.R. No. 2 66020 Oct. IT. 18TI Ronald D. Elrod R.R. No. 1, Spring Hill 66083 R.R. No. 1, Box 160A

1006

to, so.

tit

Feb.

Fab. 11. l i l t

66021

Box 48, Rose Hill 67188 R. Neil Crow 6829 S.W. Crawford Rd. Topeka 66604 Clifford W. Headley 67487 Andrew E. Olson 66441 Box 145 66849 Raymond Williams, J r . Box 126 66020

Feb. 10.

lis

Owickt

66701

P.O. Box 976 67801 Warren G. Toney R.R. No. 1, Lancaster 66041

P.O. Box 401

R.R. No. A

R.R. No. 8, Ft. Scott

Box 725

3ecro«iriee

Oct. t l .

IT.

Oet.

Donlphaa

Fob. K .

R.R. No. 2, Box 219 66018 Robert A. Underwood R.R. No: 8, Ft. Scott 66701

Maalav

R.R. 8 67088 188T l i t and Srd Taoodajro.... Walter O. Herndon R.R., Healy 67860 1881 1200 F i r s t Ave. 67801 S.E. Wohlgemuth 1110 Box 86, MuBcotah 66068 18T4 Snd and 4tb WadnoadaTa. . Box 66 67089 1101 Vincent G. Dudney P.O. Box 19 66420

Oct. 11. 1IT4 2nd and 4th M o a d a ^ a . . . .

Fob. 18, H I T

Oct.

Whin Chartari4

Feb. M .

Dwisht

Do Soto

N a m of Lode*

Dods* OltF

VteMm

III

•Mi

ST*

H».

DBBOTOKY OF LOOOM—Contmm*d For loMttoa of Lode* HaUa marked witk * •«• pact follawinc dlrootarr.

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116

ill

114

i«*

*ie*

t05

4ST

411

• 11

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Oet. It. ItTI Snd Taaeday

Oet. II. IITI l a t and trd Tneadaya...

Fab. II. i n i Ind and 4th M o n d a y i . . .

Fob. 10. lilt l i t and trd n o r a d a y a . .

I t . IMT l a t aad trd F H d a y a . . . .

Adranea. .

Equity....

Foraioao..

Haneoek. .

Biainc S O B

Flaaaaaa

FcBtaaa .

Fameaa

f t . Z<aaT«D'

Oet.

Oet. II. ItTC l a t aad trd Wodaaadara

Oraanwood

VWD B l v «

Oet. M . lITt Ind aad 4th Taaadaya. .

DorU

Oct. It, ItTl l e t and trd Tnaadaja..

Fab. 11. list Snd Monday

Oat. 51. n e t Ind and 4th Wadnaedaye

Fab. St. Ilt4 2nd and 4th Mondaja..

Fidalftr.. .

50. lt(4 l e t and trd Fridaya

Fab. SS, ItlT tat and trd Thoiadaya. .

Bmiiwiiaa.

Eria

Entnpria*.

EoalcB. . . .

•mporia..

Oat. II. 1ST4 l e t aad t i d M o n d a y . . .

BUaworth .

Caiaka . .

••dofa

labUaa

Aria

•ntaivriia

•natea ..

UtowvHk

Tharadajr

l e t and trd Thozada^. .

Fab. It. Ittt l e t

Fib. SI. lilt

IT. Ittl l e t Wedaeadajr

ApoUa

ElliBWOod.

Bttbait...

MtaMtaa..

Oet. 1(, ISTt tnd aad 4th Monday

Oet. IT. ItTI Snd aad 4tli Thoradaya

Canaa....

Kenneth W. Simons 315 W. Wall 66701

Dwight E. Lewis 67344 Lloyd A. Wussow Box 11 67846 Floyd V. Shrauner 679B0 Virgil E. Biby 508 E. 1st 67626 Kingsley D. Mahlon R.R. 67687 Leo O. Bircher Kanopolis 67464 Kenneth E. Hege 924 Market 66801 Daniel R. Miller Box 67 67841 James L. Bettles 320 W. 2d 67441 Joe E. Marshall 81» W. 8rd 66783 George G. Edgerton 66428 Chester A. Fleming Box 878 86026 Ray A. McUlvain 607 N. Elm 67046 John H. Farmer 67047 George H. Hardey 229 W. 5th 66861 Bernard E. Moore R.B. No. 6, Paola 66071 Alfred Konovalsky 66942 Joseph R. Goldman K-207 Regency Place 66044 A r t h u r A. Day P.O. Box, 110 66701

Alva L. Marr 67844 L. Merle Stiles Box 67 67846 William Romig 67960 John S. Blehm 408 E. 6th 67526 A. C. B. Dubach 1310 Washington 67687 Robert L. Blackburn 706 E. l 8 t St. 67489 John F. Bohm 600 Clark No. 84 66801 O David C. Rundle Box 117 67841 Ralph F . Nichols R.R. No. 5, Abilene 67410 Randall Ewen Box 176 66788 Ralph Stratton 66428 Howard M. Decker R.R. No. 2, Box 129 66025 Charles W. Hall R.R. No. 2 67046 Jack Blankenship 67047 Wayne F . Payton 442 Grandview 66861 Burl L. Kettler 607 S. Walnut, Paola 66071 Charlee D. Howland 66942 . Charles W. Farmer 119 Meadow Ln., Lanaing 66048

SutadI

Oat. SO. ISTO l i t and trd Wadneadajra

Fd>. t l , 188t 2nd and 4tb l l o n d a y i . . .

Fab. IT, 1881 lat and 8rd Mondays. . .

Fab. 1», 1881 lat and Srd Tueadays .

Fab. I t , 1888 lat and trd Wadnaadaya

Conatallatlon. . .

Folton

Galana

Oalra

Tyrlan

Oardnar

....

Wadimla

ralton

Oataa

CtolT*

Oardan Olty

Qardaar . . .

110

1*4

til

•I4(

•i

CMT

4lt Ooff

QIaaoo

Olrard

aiaaBId*

Olaaae

It4 mm

Okart

•*

....

Oaoaaao

161

Oanaaae . . .

F*.

TA.

1*. m i 1st and trd Thnradaya..

It. 1818 lat and trd Thnradaya..

Fab. I t , l t « 8 1st and trd Wadnaadaya

Oet. t o . 18T* tat Wadnaaday

Fab. t l , I t t I 2nd and 4th Tuesday! . .

1«, 18T* tnd Thnnday

Oct.

Oaylord

...

IS* Oarlord

18, 1 8 « t lat and trd Thnradaya.

Oat

Daiphiaa.

...

44 O a n a t l

Fd>. 18, 1888 l i t and trd Tuaadaya. .

Hamphia

...

101 Oarlaad

•I

Oct. I I . 1888 lat and trd Thnradaya..

Ftb. t o . I S t l l a t and 8rd Mondaya. . .

ItaBkfart

Fradarisk

•T

IIT Fradariak . .

IT. ISTT lat and 8rd Wadnaadara

IfSi

Oet.

NaaaalLadca

ftaakflDBt

Lacatii

Na. I

DDLBOTOKY or Laaou—Coniimmtd

Thomas J. Welsh 800 N. Ooak St. 66082 Paul W. Weiser Harlan 67641 Will E. Dickinson Box 407 67444 Harold R. Eddy 207 W. Buffalo 66748 Duane L. Gehrke R.R. No. 1 Box 186 67446 Dallas R. Rarick 67446 Clarence P. Noe, Jr Netawaka 66616

Dennis H. Ahlvers R.R. No. 2 66427 Dale Evans R.R. No. 8, Lyons 67664 Melburn C. Barnes 725 N. 10th St. 66786 Melvin L. Butler 66788 Jimmy O. Shoemaker R.R. No. 1, Box l i s 66789 John L. Nading 419 Park PL, Moundridge 67107 John J. Strickland 1001 Safford 67846 M. W. Schaeffer 604 E. Shawnee 66080 Marvin W. Colegrove 66741

Maatara

For loaation of Lodca Haila markad wUh * laa pa«« foUowtnc dliaataay.

Gene R. Wolfe 900 N. Kansas Ave. 66427 Loren Wiens R.R. No. 8, Lyons 67664 Wayne E. Porter R.R. No. 2, Box 28A 66786 Albert H. Oskee R.R. No. 2, Box 46 66788 Gerald L. Anderson 1000 Dewey 66789 Larry G. Dumm BoK 466, Moundridge 67107 Wilbur L. Morris 1608 Spruce 67846 Chester H. Roberts R.R. N a 1 Box 224 66080 L. Kelley Arnold R.R. No. 6, Box 176, Ft. Scott 66701 J. Robert MeCord R.R. No. 8 66082 Carl E. Motter Box 666 676688 Virgil C. Pedigo 1006 S. Main 67444 Floyd M. Prideaux 801 E. Magnolia 66748 Carl R. Adkins Box 674 67446 Wayne L. Bamett 67446 Robert S. Collins 66428

Hobron

Gypsum City

CMdtoT

Oypaam

Haddam . . .

Its

tit

Feb. II. 1882 1st and Srd Thursdays. ..

Fritndihip.

BayaTUla . .

8, lt«l 2nd and 4th M o n d a y s . . . .

BayiTillo .

lit

Mar.

Feb. IT, 1881 1st Monday

Hayi

1«K I E a r s

Feb. 18, Itll 1st and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . .

4011 Haviland

Baviland. . .

....

RaTon

208

Fob. IT. lOtl 2nd and 4th Wednesday*.

HarToyTille.

IT, 1881 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Feb. 15. 1882 1st and Srd Wednesdays

4X1 HarT«7TUl«

Harper

Feb. 20. 1805 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

Feb. 15. 1882 1st and Srd Thursdays.

Oct.

....

Hamilton. . .

Halstoad. . . .

Feb. 20. 1884 2nd and 4th Tuesday

Feb. It. 18*0 1st Tuesday

Feb. 20. 1880 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .

Hartford...

191 Hartford

Harpar

101 Hamilton

tot

...

4< HalitMd

tl4

Dirigo

Feb. 15, 1888 2nd and 4th Tueadays.

1st and Srd Thursdays

Kiowa

Oranubarv

1*1

Feb. 20, 1884

2t, 1874 2nd and 4th Thuradayo

Fob. li. 18S8 1st and Srd Mondays.

GrooiUoaf. . .

GOTO County

Qnanlaaf

Fob. to. U S * 2nd and 4tl> Mondayo.

1> Or«it Band

GrainfUld

GoodJaad. . .

Oct.

Groat Bond. .

•Ill

Howard H, Mohler 66431 Arthur R. Edwards 67548 Dean Burtsfield Box 792, Greensburg 67054 Ronald K. Wente 2310 General Custer 67601 Claude J. Spicer 126 E. 83rd St. South Wichita 67238

Robert E. Nash P.O. Box 420 67785 Delmar J. Gillespie 67737 Floyd L. Anderson 1817 Monroe 67680 O. Dale Mack 66953 William L. Gregg 423 S. Poplar 67054 James L. Raaf R.R. 66852 W. D. Ringquist R.R. No. 2 67448 Roger W. Novak 66960 Marvin H. Ediger 500 W. 2nd St. 67056 William K. Dalton Virgil 66870 Harry D. Brown 724 W. 8th St. 67058 Wendell G. Lyon R.R. No. 1, Box 118 66801 Ralph L. James 66481 Gerald S. Watson Box 94 67543 Rodney L. Hannan Box 10 67069 Andrew M. Darby 200 W. 21st St. 67601 W. I. Goldsmith, Jr. 6453 Ward Parkway Wichita 67217

Leo J. Schisler P.O. Box 393 67786 Orvis G. Katt 67737 William A. Caughey Box 618 67630 Arnold J. Hiesterman P.O. Box 218 66948 Carl Williams Box 512 67054 Walter I. Mozingo Box .162 66852 Ralph 0 . Winslow P.O. Box 7 67448 John W. Lallak 66960 John A. Schowalter 808 Poplar 67056 Robert B. Carpenter R.R. No. 1 66853 Ellis E. Beal 204 E. 12th St. 67058 Commodore W. Wood R.R. No. 1, Box 80 66801

r o

When

Oct. 10, 1861 1st and 8rd Tueadays.. . .

Har. IT, 1858 1st and Srd Thursdays . .

Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdaya. .

Feb. 19. 1890 Ist and 8rd Thursdaya. . .

Oct. 21, 1868 1st and 8rd Thursdaya. . .

Feb. 18. 1898 Ist and Srd T u e s d a y s . . . .

Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 8rd Thursdaya. . .

Feb. 19, 1890 2nd Thursday

Hiawatha

Smith ton

Millbrook

Hoisington....

Holton

Holyrood

Cyrui

Horton

.. . .

85 Hiawatha

1 HlgbUnd

281 HIU City . . . .

888 HoM

8Z« Horton

Bolton

Holtlngton

HIattTtUe

Fab. 18. 1898 2nd Tuesdays

Bozie

Boyt

Hogoton

Host*

848

827 Hoyt

406 I Hogotoa

Feb. 19, 1914 2nd and 4th Tueadays. . .

Oct. 19. 1890 1st and 8rd Hondaya. . . .

Oct. 21, 1874 1st and 8rd Tuesdays . .

Hope

Howard

....

. .. .

1S5

348 Holyrood

•881

tl«

...

Feb. 19. 1908 I s t and Srd Thnradays

Baplar

•807 Harington

iS8

HiattTille

lat and 8 Mondays

Stated CoauBuaicatloB

Feb. 20, 1889 1st and 8rd Wedaeadaya.

Chartered

Kansas

Name of Lodge

Feb. 21. Itia

Locati—

Bevler

No.

DIRECTORY OP LODOBS—Continutd

66701

Warren P. Armstrong 724 N. Carbon, Girard 66743 Roy E. Brockmeier 112 S. Broadway 67449 Charles A. Gift R . R . # 4 , Box 67 F t . Scott 66701

Secretarlea

Phillip J. Potter Mission Lake 66439 Lloyd Zimmerman 67349 Dwane W. Tice Dresden 67635 Robert K. Holly R.R. No. 1 66440 Oscar G. Mostrom 109 Adams 67961

Joseph D. Potter 212 W. 14th St. 66439 Samuel D. Lindsay Box 664 -67849 Gayle C. Bainter Dresden 67636 Franklin H. Rose, Sr. P.O. Box 8 66440 William D. Lairmore P.O. Box 1065 67961

Warren L. Schuemann Warner Pape, Jr. B l l N. 6th St. 66434 Robinson 66532 Lloyd Dawson, J r Shelby Gilmore 66036 66036 Stephen F. Sandlin J. Emanual White 21fi N. 8th St. 67642 105 E. Mulberry 67642 Wayne E. Banks Alfred H. Jones 1007 Morphy, Great Bend 67530| R.R. No. 2, Box 85 67544 Charles R. Allen Paul J . E r n s t 3820 N.W. Eric Dr. Topeka 66616' 832 Vermont 66436 Terry L. Holland Henry P. Burmeister Box 277 67460 67460 Roger A. Young, J r Don L. Dicks 67461 P.O. Box 103, Enterprise 67441

Gary L. Snawder 66746 Earl L. Rohloff 217 S. 8th St. 67449 Charles L. Workman 821 S. Scott, F t . Scott

Master!

For location of Lodge Halls marked with * see page following directory.

2 >

•V

Oct.

Feb.

Jewell

Johnson

Armourdale. . . . Feb.

Feb.

Ben Hur

,RoKer Sherman

• 06

•271

•272

•122

•S89

1 1 1

Oct.

•

Feb.

Wyandotte. . . . . Har.

Oct.

Feb.

Alpha

JniMtlon City

javaU

Feb.

Jennings

•

441

282

160

Feb.

Jamestown

...

Oct.

Fortitude

lola

Ind«pend«BM

Feb.

Oct.

Feb.

Oct.

Butehinson....

Busett

PMWC

Hatehinaoa

>27 JaBMtaiwB

• S8

107

•44t

•140

•lU

<•

17, 1860 1st and Srd TaeedayB. . . . George T. Yockey 306 S. 18th 66749 Russell S. Monson 21. ISO* 2nd and 4th Mondar* R.R. No. 1 66439 17. I t t S 2nd and 4th T n e a d a y a . . . . Earl T. Baughman 8 Cherakee, Box 292 67601 15. 1271 Claude L. Carpenter R.R. No. B, Box 288 67601 20, 1*20 1st and Srd Wedneadaya. . Larry L. Eckhoff 2104 Wilton 67601 1*. 1871 2nd and 4th Tneadars . . . William E. Andres 219 S. Park Blvd. 67301 20, 1801 Ist and Srd Tuesdays . . . . John W. Zahm 801 N. Walnut 66749 20. 1884 1st and Srd Wednesdays. . Carl R. Trade 66948 21. 1*00 William Cater 67643 16. 1887 1st and Srd Hondayi Howard W. Goebel 67854 22. 1874 1st and Srd Wednesdays. . Erwin Dean 66949 26. 1*21 1st and Srd T h a r s d a y s . . . . Junis E. Williams 67866 20. 18(7 1st and Srd Thursdays. . . Talley Ragan 709 W. Vine 66441 17. 1886 iBt and Srd Fridays William E. North 601 Kaw Dr., Edwardsville 66111 20. 1870 1st and Srd Satnrdays Giles L. Pennington 7822 Stover Dr. 66109 15. 188T 1st and Srd T h u r s d a y s . . . . Allen D. Amos 10 S. 26th St. 66103 16. 1887 Richard L. Kresin 2306 N. 46th 66104 1*. 18*0 2nd and 4th Thursdays . Paul W. Babcock 4641 Metropolitan 66106 17. 1*04 2nd and 4th Tneedays. . Melvin E. Hoppack 7838 Haskell 6G109

Jack I. Peterson 1214 Cherokee St. 66748 William B. Taylor Box 146, Severest 66424 Phil A. Webster 1510 Linda Lane 67601 Charles H. Chalfant Box 345 66601 Raymond L. Hutchinson 1016 E. 12th 67601 Samuel D. Adams 1317 Irving St. 67301 Walter C. Smith R.R. No. 1 66749 Donald B. Hanson 66948 LeRoy Brown 67643 W . F. Stueckemann 67864 Robert J. Johnson 66949 Walter R. Smith P.O. Box 193 67865 Edward C. Verbeke P.O. Box 456 66441 Robert L. Rumford 728 Minnesota Ave. 66101 J. Charles Walje 2734 N. 75th Terr. 66109 Robert A. Webber 2016 S. 20th St. 66106 Finis V. Swender 6637 W. 49th St., Mission 66202 Wayne K. Ozias 3212 Willard 66106 Frank J. Amy 7839 Webster 66109

Feb. 19, 1880 2nd and 4tb Tburadays.

LaCroate. . .

Lane

l i t I Lane . . . .

I(T I L a n a d . . I « • ! I Latkam . I • eiLawMnee

** I Lanalnv . .

Jaly 14, 1816 2nd Monday

I4iwr*nee

2nd and 4th Tuesdays

Fab. t«,

nil

Oct. 18. 18T6 1st and Srd Wednesdays.

Oct. IT, 1866 1st and Srd Mondays. . . .

Latham

Larned

Nine Mile

Feb. 18, 1888 1st and Srd Taeadays. . .

Emerald

Feb. 18. 18*1 2nd and 4th Thursdays..

Fab. 18, 1886 2nd Tuesday

Medicine Valley

Z60 Lake City i tSt I Lakia . . . .

Feb. IS. 1*08 2nd and 4th Taeadays. . .

LaHarpe

LaHarpa

I»

LaCysne

61 LaCrvna

110 LaCroHc

Oct. IT, 1867 1st and Srd Mondays . . .

Feb. 16, 18ST 2nd and 4tli Wedneedaya.

Cosmoi

Kiowa

27t

l a t and 8rd - Wedneedaya .

Oct. IS, 18Tt 2nd and 4'h Taeadays. . .

Feb. 20, 1884

Fab. 18. n i l l i t and Srd Mondays. . . .

Mt. Morlah

Klneaid.

Stated CommunicatieB

Feb. t S . 1*24 2nd and 4tli Fridaya.

When C3>artared

I IT« I KinaUy

WeatOate.

Name of Ledf a

Nlnneeeah.

Klneaid

Kaniaa City

LocatiM

tlO Kinsman

III

*4tt

N*. 66104

Fred A. Henik 11B12 W. 60th Terr., Shawnee 66203 Ivan K. Calahan L. Earl Dingus . 66039 66039 Byron E. Walker Claude W. Wallace 260 E. Washington 67068 Kingman Wildlife Area, Penalosa 67121 Wayne G. Rhorer Wayne D. Barngrover 628 Marsh 67647 , 1124 Marsh 67647 Henry W. Ebenejcr Delbert K. Roberts Box 81 67070 721 Campbell 67070 Thomas E. Humburg Gary L. French (Actg) P.O. Box 158 67548 Box 133, Bison 67620 Rush Center 67676 Joe S. Teagarden Charles E. Rhynerson R.R. No. 2 66040 Box 121 66040 Arthur T. Chapman William L. Shigley R.R. No. 1 66761 R.R. No. 1 66761 Goven 0. Mills Jack S. Smith 67071 P.O. Box 54 67071 Robert K. Kurz James H. Cole R.R. No. 1, Kendall 678B7 Box 222 67867 Kddie R. Gibson Earl L. Lombard R.R. No. 2, Osawatomie 66064 66042 Walter B, Infield Kenneth A. McCart 1108 S. Srd, Leavenworth 66048 Box 12 66043 Richard A. King Robert A. Sallee Box 52 67660 R.R. No. 2 67660 Ronald F. Sontag Emory G. Craft Atlanta 67008 Box 165 67072 Norman D. Lomax George W. Mole 1314 Cynthia 66044 8323 Iowa, Lot No. 210

Earl L. Williams 2427 N. 64th Terr.

Maatera

DlKECTORY OF LOOOBS CoitttHUtd For loeation of Lodge Halle marked wHh * see pa#e following direetory.

66044

•f

Fab.

Mar.

Labc.

Laeompton. . . .

Ancient

Lindibors...

Llnwood

Comar Stona.

U t t i a miT«

tit

Lincoln

t(4

Unwoed . .

Fnto

too UbamI

(41

Imria

» 0 Lmrifi .

t»T Undakots

Laod

t40

Jovpa

Neoabo

Laon .

tT IjaRoar

»t

Lanora. . . . . .

Itl I Lmon

Lanaza

Hi I Laian

18, 1818

Fab. 11, 1888

Fab. 1*. I S t i

Fab. 11. 1811

Oet. 11. 18T4

Fab. 11, 1888

Fab. I t , 1808

Fab. 1>, 1881

Get.

Fab. t t . 1881

Fab. IS, 1S86

11. ISTI

Fab.

Oak

Oct.

Hinm

Form

Oet.

Kinff Solomon.

2nd and 4th H o n d a y a . . . . John L. Peterson 9623 Knox Drive, Overland Park 66204 2nd and 4th Thnradara. . . Frank Brandberry 67646 1st and Srd T h n r a d a y a . . . . Thomas V. Holman 67074 1st and Srd Tnaadaya RoBcoe R. Rodgers R.R. No. 1 66857 2nd and 4th Hondaya Millon E. Riddiough 403 S. 6th 67861 1st and Srd Ilondaya W. S. Biscoe, J r P.O. Box 311 67662 l a t and trd Hondaya Thomas J. Shorb Box 886 67901 2nd and 4th Thuradaya. . . Fred T. Werner R.R., Beverly 67423 1st and Srd Tuesdays . . . . Charles A. Schult R.R. No. 2, Box 75, Salina 67401 2nd and 4th Thnradaya. . . Harlan R. Humber Box 42 66052 2Dd and 4th T u a a d a y a . . . . Leroy M. Stowe R.R. No. 1, Windom 67496

l a t and trd Meodaya

Robert E. Porter 1508 E. Glenn Dr. 66044 Francis W. Hundley R.R. No. 4 66048 1(> ISiT 2nd and 4th Thoradaya... Billye E. Gordell 1634 Pawnee 66048 t l . l i l t l a t and 8rd T h a r a d a j a . . . Leonard Ohlhausen 633 Virginia Cir 66048 I t . IMT Lynn Schwartz 66962 11. l i l t l a t and Srd Mondajra..... Charles H. Rice 66866 IT, I M l Lawrence G. Anderson 66060 17, 1966 1st Friday except James E. Logwood 2211 S. 37th St. Ks. City 66106 July and August

Mar. IT. 111*

I*. IMT

Get.

AtMte

L«aT«iiworth..

Delbert W. Berry 67646 Arley M. Kister 67074 Lee Anthony P.O. Box 4 66867 William J. Yotter 814 W. J. 67861 William Updegrove, J r . P.O. Box 86 67652 Ronald Easley P.O. Box 399 67901 Thomas W. Wilson R.R. No. 2 Box 6 67466 Clifford A. Johnson Smolan 67479 Howard G. Jones Box 36 66062 Dan L. Brayton Box 172 67457

Clarence E. Kerns 1721 Vermont 66044 Jack L. Rogers 2717 S. 4th St. 66048 Maurice C. Hearn 212 Columbia Ave. 66048 H u b e r t L. Marler 122 Karen Lane, Lansing 66043 Lyod D. Bradley 66952 William S. Goodwin Box 343 66866 Elton T. Dark 66060 K. Maynard Curts 5236 Delmar Ave., Shawnee Mission 66206 Glenn E. Blackburn 12902 W. 77th Terr. 66216

Locatlnd

11. 18*1

Fab.

MoOnna

MeOonaU

888

MoOraakai

Mayatta

IIT

••1

McDonald

Tempi*

MeCneken

MayatU

MaryiTlll*

1*. 1811

11. 1108

I t . 1881

17. ItOf

Feb.

F*b.

Oet. 80, 1870

Cantr*.'

Marion

• 11 MaryaTllte

147

17. 1860

81. 1874

Oet.

Eldors

18. 1869

Oct.

LafayeU*

Fd>. 16, 1888

17. 1881

F*b.

Hadlaon

8T i Mankato

Manhattan

Madiaoa

ISS

HaekiTiU*

STl

Ttt>. 18. ItOI

1», 1871

Oet.

Enelld

101

19t

IT. 1881

1108

Feb.

to,

BloaHUl

Fab.

Oet. M . 1174

Longtoa

18, I l l *

rab.

When Chartarad

Losan

Nam* of Lode*

1*8

16 LoBCtaa 1

t64

No. 1

Maatara

B.R., 67646 l i t and 8rd T h a n d a y a . . . . Paul G. Wineinger R.K. No. 1 67862 Znd and 4th Mondaja Albert L. Harshman Box 218 66058 l 8 t and Srd T h u m d a y * . . . . Kent E. Palmer R.R. No. 1 67648 Znd and 4th Mondays . . . Frank L. Nettleton R.R. No. 2 66461 l e t and Srd T h n r a d a y a . . . . R.R. No. 1, Box 78 67564 Znd and 4th M o k d a y s . . . . R.R., L a m e d 67650 l « t and trd TaeadayK Dale Heas Box 666 66860 1st and Srd Fridays William S. Forgerson 808 Juniper Dr. 66502 1st and Srd Wadnaadaya. . 66956 Znd and 4th Wednasdaya. . 66754 1st and Srd Tuesdays 205 Elm 66861 1st and Srd Tnesdaya Earl I. Harries 207 S. 4th St. 66508 Znd and 4th Thursdays. . . Robert B. Crumpton 907 E. 88rd Terr. Topeka 66606 1st and Srd Mondays . . 67666 1st Tnaaday Norman L. Leistikow R J l . No. 4, Parsons 67357 Znd an'< 4th Wadnaadaya.. Donald L. Threlkel Atwood 67780

Ind and 4th Tnaadara. . . .

St&t*d Csmmunicalloa

DiREGTORV OF LODOBS ConttHIUd For loeatioa of Lod(* Halla markad wUh * ••* s a c * foUowlns diraetory. Saciatari—

Box 406 66608 Ralph R. Castor P.O. Box 83 66609 Reginald M. Washalski, 67666 Francis E. Kirkland Box 6 66763 Arlie G. Arvher 67746

Jr.

R.R. 1, Haviland 67069 Frederick D. Curry R.R. No. 1 66860 Harold E. Colbert P.O. Box 768 66502 Duane Snyder 66966 Ora R. Coyan R.R. No. 1, Redfield 66769 Forrest L. Smith P.O. Box 199 66861

67648 John E. Lane P.O. Box 244 66461 Chester R. Gish Box 766 67654

Ag E. Cummings Box 884 67646 Roy D. Scott Box 276 67852 Alan L. Quantance Box 194 66068

•a

1887

Feb. 81, 1911 1st and Srd Mondays. . .

Feb. IT, 1881 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Feb. 81, 1907 2nd Wednsaday

Oct.

Fab. IS, 1898 2nd and 4th Mondaya. .

Mollne

Marmaton. .

Morland. . . .

Mound City.

Mount Hop*

Mulbany. . .

MallinTUlo.

Mulvano. . .

Munden

Museotah. .

Narks

Holln*

I f ocaii

Horluid

Honnd Oitgr . . .

Mount Hop* . .

Mulberry

MaUinTiU* . . . .

MnlTsao

Mnndan

Mnacotab

Nwka

Feb. 19, 1885 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Htnnwla. . .

....

Oct.

Minnespolia

Mlnnwla

...

Feb. 22, 1917 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

MUtonTale.

...

Hinnaapolb . . .

18T4 l e t and Srd Tbnradays. .

MiitoiiTia*

tt,

1, 1928 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

18, 1878 2nd and 4tb Wedneadays

17, 1878 1st and Srd Thursdays.

17, 1860 2nd and 4th Mondays. . .

Feb. 19, 1885 2nd and 4tb Thursdays.

Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Mar.

Oct.

Feb. 19, 1888 Ist and Srd Wednesdays

Feb. 19, 1881 1st and Srd Thursdays. .

Oct.

Melvorn. . . .

Meriden....

Feb. I I , 188t l a t Thursday

lat and 8rd Tueadaya. .

l a t and Srd WedBeadar*

MaridM

OolU

HwUela* L o d n

Fab. 16, 188T

Oct.

Fab. 19, I t H 2nd Thnriday

HalTam

McPhcnon.

Wobb

MePhanon

MMuto

LTTÂ»

MaLoBtk James L. Lasher 66064 Eldon D. McCall 1105 N. Main 67460 Phillip E. Fleener 67864 John Colbarn 906 N. Oak 67104 Francis T. Jones 66610 Merle Chitwood 2248 Maryland, Topeka 66606 Dale A. Bradley 67466 J. Bruce Shields 406 Argyle 67467 Gilbert Lankford 67865 Ray 0 . Sumner 6736S Melvin E. Bland 66755 Glair L. Legere Penokee 67659 Stephen D. Hill R.K. No. Prescott 66767 Leslie C. Dick, III 67108 Herbert O. Portwood Box 168 66756 Howard C. Kendall 67109 James L. Prikken 614 Highland 67110 Eugene O. Peters 66940 Randall Fassnacht 112 E. 14th. Horton 66439 Marvin A. Shoemaker 66960 Kenneth H. Thompson R.R. No. 1 66054 William R. Leonard 705 S. Chestnut 67460 Kenneth L. Pemberton P.O. Box 691 67864 James McKanna 405 Hibbard St. 67104 Claude O. Calkins R.R. No. 1 66610 John F. Berg E.R. No. 1 66512 Thomas R. Phelps 67466 James P. Kay 708 Argyle 67467 Roy A. Irons 67865 Ira L. Thomas Box 246 67358 Lester F. Coles R.R. No. 1 66765 Leonard M. Paxson 67650 Ralph A. Peatman Box 293 66056 Frank F. Vollweider R.R. No. 2, Burrton 67020 George R. Barry Box 205 66756 Orville R. Morris 67109 Robert O. Sullivan 603 S. 4th 67110 J o h n W. Kuchera 1310 21st St. Belleville 66936 Ralph E. Lassen P.O. Box 106 66058 Vearl O. Holloway R.R. No. 1, Box 145 66960

Natoaa

LMatiM

17, i f i e

11. 1878

IS, 1882

10, 1880

17, 1881

18, 1886

21, I8Sf

Oct.

Feb.

Norton

Mount ZIon

Olatbe

• I t Okatko

Okoto

11 Okalo

Get.

18. 1 8 l t

Feb. IB. 1808

I I , 18Tt

Moontaln Slopa. . Oct.

lit

10, 1811

Fab.

OakI«7

lit

Oaklv

18. 1881

Fob.

Oak Hill

Monrlak

lit

114 i Oak HUl

Nortonrlll*

116

IIT

Nickerson

17, 1871

Oct.

Polar Star

110 Notawaka

IT, 1881

Oct. 10, 1870

Feb.

•14t

I t t Monday

Stated Cotamuaieatioa

Utica 67B84 Donald R. King Whiting 66652

667B8

667B7

67658

1219 N. Bth

Paradise

Mutart

901 S. Ash 67114 I s t and 8rd T h u r a d a y s . . . . Larry Griffith R.E. N O . 1 67561 Gran F. Milner 676B3 2nd and 4tb Wedneadayi. Russell L. Wolf R.R. No. 3 67654 2nd and 4th T n a a d a y i . . . . 934 Mound, Atchison 66002 2nd and 4th Thnradaya... Greg Rhoades 67118 Ist and 8rd Mondays 67472 1st and 8rd Wednesdays. . Charles C. Beamer P.G. Box 72 67748 Lynn W. Morford 108 N. Wilson 67749 1st and 8rd Mondays Fay A. Oltman R.R., 66518 tnd and 4th Thnndays Clifford B. Tatham Except NOT. * Deo. 701 N. Walker 66061 1st Thnrsdajr only . . . .

2nd and 4th T n e a d a y s . . . .

l e t and Brd Mond&jrB

Oct. 10. 18T0 2nd and 4th Wadnaadaya. .

Fab.

Wkoi ChartwW

Walnut Valler. .

Nooaho Falla

Harmony

Name • ( Lmigm

1*1

14 NaodMha

110

No.

DiRBCTOKY o r LoDOBS—ConttiHud location of Lodse Halls marked wHh * sm page foUowlns dixaetsrr. For

66757

67661

67654

1505 W. Cedar

66061

67472 William Chapman 401 Maple 67748 Lemoin W. Landau 206 N. Cass 67749 Uhl H. Totten 1404 Ann St., Marysville 66608

67118

66060

314 N. Jones

67653

405 E. 4th 67114 W. Dale Wells Box 156 67561

66516

67560

66758

418 N. 6th

905 N. I s t St.

Secrotarioa

II, 1 1 1 ! l a t and *"< Thnradaya..

Oat.

IIT Plalaa

....

•IIT Ptttaburr ..

184 phUUpabarc

41( Pans

•IIT Pani

141 Fark«

• IT Pada

1(1 Ozftad

Plalna

Fab.

Oet,

Oet.

PhilUpabnrB. .

Ptttebnrs

Feb.

Oct.

Parry

Fab.

Paxaona

Oet.

Oct.

Parkv

Paola

Oxford

Mar.

OvarUnd Paik

•41( Orarlaad Park

n i l l a t and Ird Thnradaya. . .

11,

ItlB l i t and Ird T l i a m d a y a . . .

16, lITt l a t Monday

II, lITt l a t Thanday

t l , ItlT l a t and Ird Tneadaya. . . .

IT, lITt Ind and 4th Moadaya. . . .

II,

11, l i l t l a t and Ird Monday!. . . .

II, 1IT6 l e t and Ird Monday!. . . .

Bseapt legal Holiday! and Manndy Thnraday

1, n i l l e t and Ird Thnndaya. . .

Oct. 11, 1IT4 Ind and 4tli Tnaadaya. . .

Ridsewar...

10, 1164 l a t and Ird Tnaadaya. . . .

...

•I Ovarbreak

• II OtUWB

l e t and Ird Thnradaya. ..

Dae.

11, n i l

Oct.

l e t Thnraday

II, n i l

Oct.

OtUWB

Oakalooaa. . . .

Adam*

...

«l OawaKo

14 Oikaloaaa

Saqni

Oaasa Tallajr.

14 OaawatoBla ..

160 Oabonia

Sisnal

l I T i Ind and 4th Tknradayi. .

11, 18TI l e t and Ird Wadncadaya.

Oet.

Onalda

Oaaida

141 Oaaca Olty . .

Oct. 11,

I I M l a t and trd Wadnaadaya.

II,

Fab.

IT. 1111 l a t and Ird Wadaaadaya.

Pab.

Onaca

18B Onaca

Jonnie Grossnickle 66621 William R. Herrmann B.R. No. 3, Sabetha 66634 Lawrence E. Door 112 S. 3rd, 66623 Glenn W. Ricketts 105 Shady Lane 66064 Robert K. Homier 303 N. Oak St. 67473 Roland G. Pottorf 2239 N. Tyler 66608 Larry L. Holtz 201 Wisconsin 67866 Alfred W. Rybolt 1021 Walnut 66067 Riley E. Gerisch 66624 Donald E. Downen R.R. No. 1, Box 227. Peculiar, MO. 64078 Frank Anderson' Box 461 67119 James E. Paulsen R.R. No. 4 66071 Gary D. Mahon Centerville 66014 Robert R. Oxford R.R. No. 3 67367 Jack J. Annis 214 Linden Circle 66078 Treacel A. Bennett R.R. No. 2, Box 10 67661 Lawrence M. Walker 308 W. Ks. 66762 Carl Lynn R.R. No. 1 67869

Giltner Wegner 66621 Raymond Russell R.R. No. 1 66622 Albert L. Lafferty R.R. No. 1 66628 Isaac H. McMahon 426 16th St. 66064 Melvin G. Yarnell P.O. Box 192 67478 Marlin A. Pottorf 702 Delare, Box 268 66066 Artur T. Sanders Box 302 67366 Clarence E. Rea 606 S. Poi>lar 66067 William Fox R.R. No. 2 66624 Clifford N . French 9021 W. 102 PI. Apt 4, Overland Park 66212 Lawrence H. Peck Box 491 67119 Jimmie A. Duncan 210 N. Pearl 66071 Lester N. Land R.R. No. 1, Centerville 66014 J. Eugene Thomasson 2316 Belmont 67867 Tehodore A. Grindol 409 Sim 66078 Treacel A. Bennett 299 3rd St. 67661 R. J. Titterington Box 407 66762 Melvin L. Cook 67869

Locatlni

Ptmtt

R u h 0«Btar

BaMoMB

III

Sahaiha

ITT RoaMU

lit

111

III

144 RUay

441

111 •wnblte

1«

410

ITO

•84

III

*t6l

ItO PUiiiTllla

Ntt.]

NaataefLodta

IS. 1888 I s t and 8rd Hoodajra . . . .

Stated CoauBimleatlaa

l i t and Ird T l i a n d a j s . . . .

Fab. It. Ittt

Fab. 1». l i t *

Kilwinnins

RobMorrla

66076

606 Comomodore

R.B. No. 2

6607B

606 S. Jefferson

Maatwa

67124

67668

67569 Fab. IT. itot l i t and trd T h o n d s r i . • - - Neil L. Kay Protaatioo 67127 Itab. 11. 18ST l « t and Srd S a t n r d a r a . . . . Qaaaaaio P.O. Box 22 66628 Fab. IS. I f l l 2nd and 4th Mondaya Qolatar 67762 Oat. I t . 18Tt 1st and trd T h n r s d a j a . . . . 66664 Fab. to. I t l t I s t and Srd Thaiadaja. . . . 66964 Fab. 1 1 . I t l t 1st and t r d Ifondajs RaxfOld Selden 67767 Fab. I t . l i t ! l a t and Ird Wadnaadays. . AihUr R.R. No. 4, Box 240, Manhattan 66602 Bobtnaon Oet. 11. l t T 4 66682 Heiperian Oet. 17. ISTl Ind and 4th Wednesdays. . Kenneth E. Anspaugh 816 N . Main . 66688 Walnnt C l t r . . . . Fab. 11. 1888 Snd and 4th Wadneadays.. 67669 Oet. IT. 1878 l a t and trd T a v d a y a BniaeU 926 E . 2nd St. 67666 O e t 11. 1871 Ind and 4th Wadneadaya. . Sabatha 708 Jefferson 66684

Snd and 4th Monda^a

rab.

IS. ItOS 1st and trd Wednaadays..

Oct. U, ISfO

rab.

Wkao Chartarad

HeKlnlar

Paimdlaa

DnnoTOKY OF LoDOBa—Contimmtd

Vor loaatioB ct Lods* Halla mwkad with * M* pac* followlnc dJmtory.

Robert M. Idol 66682 . . . . . . . Charles G. Dayton Box 448 66688 Chester Pfenninger 67669 Phil A. Berschauer P.O. Box 808, 647 E. 6th 67666 Joseph E. Beyer R.R. No. 8 66684

Lester C. Lyon 807 S. Broadway 67668 Jimmie F . Weiberg 66076 Thomas O. Love 1016 Cypress, Ottawa 6 3067 Van Doubek 624 School 67124 George B. H a r t m a n 67669 Walter A. Tschanz 67127 Willis H. Kramer R.B. No. 1 66628 Orves U. Beeghly 67762 Ronald P e t e r 66664 Glenn W. Farlee 66964 A. J . Ketchum 67768 Calvin E . Bruns R.II. No. 1, Box 81 6( 681

Sacretarftsa

•0

2 >

1st and Ird Thnrsdays

11. 1871 l e t and Ird Tuesdays. .

2nd Thursday

2nd and 4th Thoisdays

1st and trd Thursday*.

Oet.

OeL

Feb. 17, 1811

Oet.

Feb. 11, 1881 2nd and 4tb Tuesdays,

Feb. t l . I t l S

Anthem

SeottaTill*

Vespar-OllT* .

Sadrwlok

S*ld*n

S*n*ea

Twin O r o T * . . . .

Sharon Sprlnci.

284 Seott Oltr

24» SeottiTilto

Its Sadaa

18» Badcwiek

411 8 « I d «

til S«T«ry

417 Shanm Ssrinsa . .

Shawne* HiMlon .

Shawn** IfiailoB ,

Shswna*

10 SUrar Lak*

•III

•111

• 84

Lak*.

Rosedal*.

OldHiaiion.

Shawn**

F*b. It. 1881 1st and Ird Mondays.

Lebanon

t«

1st and Ird Wednesday*

F*b. 11. 1888

Seammon

l»l Scamnoii

l a t and trd Thursdays

Feb. 18. 1881

l a t and Ird Thursdays.

1st and trd Mondays, . Except July, AuEust and Sept. Ird Monday. Feb. 18. 18S1 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Feb. 14. I t S l

Feb. It, ItIO 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

18. 1876

18. IITI

Feb. 1». 1888 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Feb. 16, 1887

l e t and Srd Thorsdars

Fab. 1*. 1816

Vbsinla

tlB SmTonboTS

Standi*

1st and Ird Tneaday*.

1st and Ird Monday*.

11. 1817

Oet.

Fab. 1*. 1(18

lat and Ird Thnredara

F*b. 11. I f l t

Satante

SatfordTiU*.

44« SMants

* CO SaHDS

*I8 SaltardTllto

Roger D. Potter K.R, No. 6, Emporia 66801 Lynn L. Baker 840 W . Kirwin 67401 Jack D. Gray Box 237 67870 Bobby Ackerman R.R. No. 1, Box 28 66772 Richard R. Reynolds 66778 Archie J. Isaacson 66966 Orville G. Browning 1020 Jackson 67871 Steven M. Motes 67477 Glenn H. Heinlein 717 N. Ackarman 67861 Terry R. Ward 67185 Willis B. Carman R.R., Hoxie 67740 Courtland W. Dodds 813 Roanoke St. 66634 Wilford W. Harris 67137 Roy C. Cochrane 67768 James D. Givens 18814 Lakeview Cr., Olathe 66061 George I. Lawley 10600 W. 99th, Overland Park 66214 Alfred L. Geiger 6816 Antioch, Overland Park 66204 Lcnnie W. Spoker 4001 N.W. Hodges Rd. 66689 Glenn H. Palmer P.O. Box 2445 Kansas City 66110 Gaylord G: Johnson R.R. No. 1 66689

>2:

vO ~J

Stanser J. Amack 0 807 Pennsylvania, Oberlin 67749 G. Everett Murphy 613 Roanoke St. 66584 William H. Riggins 67187 Ralph D. Walter, (PGM) R.R. No. 1 67768 R. L. Tomlinson, Jr. 2737 S. 51st Terr. Kansas City 66106 Robert J. White 4114 W. 52nd Terr 66205

William R. Edie 718 W. 6th, Emporia 66801 James R. Struble 2169 Nottingham 67401 Harv«y L. Henderson Box 155 67870 Larry D. Lindberg R.R. No. 1, Box 44 66772 John H. Mussa R.R. No. 1, Weir 66781 Floyd 0 . Johnson 66966 Carl H. O'Hair Box 364 67871 Samuel W. Motes KR. No. 2, Beloit 67420 Ernest R. Meadows 813 N. Montgomery 67861 C. Eugene Whittle 67186

Stated C e u u m i e a t i a a

SnbletU

....

184 I BummmlUU

tit

18t Stockton

ES St. Mary*

154 St. John

404 St. Franeta

...

Sterling

Starlinc

1st and 3rd Tuesdays .

Feb. 20, 18St 2nd and 4th Monday*

Feb. It, 1818 1st and trd Thunday*

Sammerfleld. . .

Fd>. 17. 1881 1st Thanday

Feb. II, 1881 1st Wednesday

Feb. II. 1881 l e t Monday

Feb. It. Itl4 1st and Ird Wednesday*

Oct. 18, 1887

Fd>. t«. ItlS 2nd and 4th Thuxedays

Feb. It. 188B Ist and Srd Thursdays.

Santa Fe

Newahcnba. . . .

Pottawatomie. .

lonie

St. Francis

Stonier

444 Stanlar

ITl

Stafford

Spring BiU . .

2BZ Stafford

Spring Hill

1st and Ird Wednesday*

Feb. II, lift

Oct. 16. I M T 1st and Ird Mondays. .

SpWer

SplTST

Feb. 17, I M t 1st and Ird Thumday*

Si>earvlUe

lET South Haren .

t4T

Oct. 11. 187f 1st and Ird Tuesday*.

Haren

. ..

Oct. 1*. 1871 2nd and 4th Tnesdays

Solomon C i t i ' . . .

106 Soloman

SpearrUla

Oct. 18. 1877 1st and trd Taeadayi.

Western S t a r . .

Smith Centner

174

t88

T»b.

tt, 1881 1st and Ird T h o n d a y s

When Chartered

Sincerity

Name of Lodge

Simpaon

Lecatiei

214

No.]

DwECTORY o r LoDOBS—Continutd

Paul V. Grittman 67487 Donald L. Hughes 66967 Marvin C. Cossaart 410 Birch 67480 James E . Quillin 67140 Delbert C. Imel . . ." 67876 Herschel Holloway 67142 Tarry L. Griffin Bucyrus 66013 Marvin D, Cooper P.O. Box 26 67668 Melvin L. Knoche R.R. No. 1, Bucyrus Ray B. Bressler 67679 Tommy F. Stevens R.R. No. 1, Box 468 Kenneth H. Ward R.R. No. 2 67576 Dale Hammarlund R.R. No. 1 66636 Leonard R. Graul R.R. No. 2, Box 86F Robert A. Faurot 67877 Frank I. Knowles 66541

Maatera

67669

677,66

66013

Foe location of Lodge Hails marked with * see pace following direetory.

H. B. Leidigh 67876 Howard Dixon 67142 Glenn F . Wiswell R.R. No. 2 66088 John L. Rigg P.O. Box 808 67678 Gary L. Kooche P.O. Box 114 66228 Howard W. McCrum 67579 Harvey J. Stewart P.O. Box 802 67756 Jack D. Hearn 2:18 S. Broadway 67676 Donald E. Beseau 610 Walnut 66636 Edward C. Hageman 420 Main St, 67669 E t h a n A. Quakenbush Box 368 67877 Clarence F. Smith Box 38 66641

John W. WUley, U I 817 E. 7th St. 67480 Kenneth Mirt 67140

James L. Guipre 420 N. Campbell, Beloit 67420 Roy W. Lumpkin 66967

2 >

let and 8rd Tuaadaya. ..

Feb. 16, Itll

Fab. 20, 188t 1st and Ird Thursdaya. . .

Feb. 11, lt48 Ist and 8rd Thursdaya. . .

Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Thuradaya. .

Feb. IT, 1881 lit and trd Thursdaya. ..

SylvU

Syracuse

Albert Neese.

Thayer

Henri

t«l

14* Thaycar

1»0 Tonsanesi*

...

248 Taeaauah

Oct. IT, 18T2

Seabrook

Woodson

Topaka

•125

•186

121 Toronto

Ulysaea

Ulyaaaa

Unlontown . . •

Valley Cantar

116

•864

Valley Center

Exeeisior

Turon

Troy

1st and 8rd Mondays. . .

Feb. It, 1902 1st and trd Mondays. . .

Ist Monday

1. It2t 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Oct. IT, 18Tt

Mar.

Feb. 16. 1890 2nd and 4th Mondays. .

Oct. It, 186T

Horace

416

Troj

Tribune

Fab. 16, 18»8 2nd and 4th Hondayf. . .

Towanda

868 Tnron

tS2

Feb. 16, 1888 2nd and 4th Wednesday

...

1st and 8rd Mondays. . .

Mar. 18, IttT

Siloam

• to Topaka

....

Feb. 20, 18t4 1st and 8rd Thursdays.

Golden Rule. .

• 81 Topdcm

to Towanda

Oct. 20, ItTO 2nd and 4th Thuradaya.

2nd and 4th Tuesdays. .

Oct. 16, lltT

Topeka

Orient

• IT Topaka 1st and trd Fridays

Oct. 18, Ittt 1st and 8rd Wedneadaya.

....

109 SjimaoM

SylTte

1st Thursday

Feb. 16, 18»t

Sylvan Grove

i t t I SyWui OroT*

Merrill Nielsen 67481 Everett H. Geist Plevna 67668 Wilbur L. Fulton Box 783 67878 Ronald F. Carson R.R. No. 2, Berry ton 66409 Jack L. Carrico 66776 Anthony B. Swenson Box 262 66086 Virgil R. Waggoner 1824 S.W. High St. 66604 Dean H. Fockele 2425 Prairie Rd. 66614 Donald S. Nisbett R R # 1 , Box 135, Tecumseh 66642 Robert W. Clark 4201 Emland Drive 66606 John B. Schlarb 510 Garfield 66612 Gordon K. McNitt R.R. No. 1, Box 92A 66777 Leslie R. Derstein R.R. No. 4, El Dorado 67042 Walter E. Rauch 67879 Neil W. Coufal R.R. No. 2 66087 Loren R. Loeppke Penalosa 67121 , Floyd D. Johnson R.R. No. 2 67880 William L. Taylor 66779 William P. Watkins 3317 Perry, Wichita 67204 James B. Goss Box 121 66087 Orville E. Waters 67588 James F. Beveridge P.O. Box 491 67880 William V. Miller 66779 George W. Riggs 128 S. Cedar 67147

Delmar Vonada R.R. No. 2, Box 21 67481 Ona G. Ellis 801 S. Park, Stafford 67678 Arland D. Cauthon Box 87B 67878 Tommy J. Standeford 1319 Argyll, Topeka 66611 Ralph E. Studebaker P.O. Box 88 66776 John R. Williams Box 533 66086 David L. Recob 2300 W. 30th St. 66611 Paul E. Ferrell 2300 W. 30th St. 66611 W. Richard Kendall 3443 N.E. Sherman Rd. 66617 Charles S. Baldry 1700 Grove 66606 Walter E. Farrell 1809 Prairie Rd. 66604 Alfred E. Kester R.R. No. 1, Box 106 66777 2 Clarence C. Campbell Box 55, Benton 67017 Lawrence E. Abbott 67879

—J

••o

Walnat

Wamaso

t»6

2t»

Wavarly

Wair

144

174

. ..

WalkTllla

Waatmoraland

*»«

167

White Cit7 . . I 78 I White Cloud I

180

WaUlnston

•140

Wathena

Watkana

...

19. 1871

20, 1870

21, 1868

Oct.

WellaTille

Fab. 17. 1909

Oct. 21. 1869

WhIU City

White Cloud . .

Feb. 18. 1886

Fab. 17. 1898

Weatmoreland. .

Oet.

21. 1874

Feb. 16. 1887

Fab. 19, 1886

21. 1869

Oct.

Feb. 20, 1884

Feb. 21, 1911

Feb. IS, 1881

Feb. 20, 1»1S

Maatars SacraUrlea

Wayne H. Jepson Bay H. Gray 66088 66088 1st and 8rd Wednesdays. Halbert G. Horton Paul E. Funk 1084 Frazier, Topeka 66604 3728 S.E. 27th St., Topeka 66605 1st and Srd T n e s d a y a . . . . Ervin A. Morgan David J. Rhoades 632 N. Main 67672 6SS Main 67672 1st and Srd Tuesday* . . . . Daryl B. Cafferty William E. Mason P.O. Box 96 67487 6731-1 McClellan Lp, Ft. Riley 66442 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. . . Donald R. Jones Harry C. J. Kennedy 66780 66780 1st and Srd Wednesdays. Larry D. Berner T. Leroy Stewart 611 Vine St. 66547 R.B. No. 2 66647 2nd and 4th Tharsdaya. . A r t h u r A. Duston Orlaff Lull Except Dee 2nd Thar, only 66968 P.O. Box 173 66968 1st and Srd Thursdays. . Harold W. Solt L. L. Williamson Box 63 66548 66548 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Vearl M. Webb Francis L. Allen Elwood 66024 66090 2nd and 4th Mondays Harry M. Snyder Dale R. Graham Box 112 66871 R.R. 66871 2nd and 4tb Thursdays. Melvin R. Jones James R. Thompson Box 161 66781 Box 292 66781 2nd and 4th Mondays. . . Richard C. Read Virgil E. Gattidge P.O. Box 1 67162 B22 N. Jefferson 67162 I s t and Srd Mondays. . . Jack B. Carrow Cecil E. Bailey 66092 66092 2nd and 4th Mondays. . Bertwell C. Ross Cloyde A. Lee 2063 Judson, Manhattan 66502 66549 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Leslie E. Comp George J. Scott 66872 Box 168 66872 2nd Monday Carl W. Taylor Norris N. Loyd 66094 66094

Stated Communlcatioa

Oct. 18, 1869 l e t and 8rd Wednesday*.

When Chartared

Wellington. .

Black Diamond

Waverly

Sutton

WaUrrtU* . . .

. . ..

Frontier

WaahingtOD . .

Wamego

Vulcan

Wakefield

104

....

WaKaenair

Wsk«fi«ld

WaKeeney

Wakarusa

WakaroM

Valley Fklla

Name of Lodge

402

Locatliai

Valley Fail*

No.

DiRBCTORY OF LoooES—Continued,

For location of Lodge Hails marked with * see page following directory.

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Fab. IB, 1888 1st and Srd Wednesdays

Fab. IT, 1888 l e t and Srd Mondaya.

Fab. 18. 1884 l a t and Srd Thnradaya

2nd and 4 t h Monday!

1, 1818 l i t and Srd Thnrtdayi

Har. 14, 1ST5

Wlndom

Jaffwiaa

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Omtm

WInddm

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Samaria

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Baator O. Brown Mar.

WUhlte

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Trinity

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18, 1888 2nd and 4th Wadnaadaya

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North Star

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Feb. 20, 1859 2nd and 4tli Tuaadaya.

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Walton E . P r i e s t 66562 Harry M. Aikin 726 N. Mt. Carmel 67208 Robert A. Smith 726 N. Ash 67214 Lloyd D. Williams 220 W. 13th St. 67208 Donald L. Doll 1509 Lotus 67218 Woodrow W. Coleman 328 E. First St. 67202 Marion R. Summer 1823 Ridge Rd, Derby, K. 67087 Earl C. Hamlin 3766 E a s t Douglas 67218 Ralph E. Kvasnicka 401 S. Seneca 67218 Guy H. Bethell R.R. No. 1, Quenemo 66628 Kenneth Hutchinson Delavan 66847 John J. Moller 67490

Darrell L. Thrasher Box 469, Wilson 67490 Charles M. Fulton Marlin L. Roerers 104 Rose, Leavenworth 66048| 66097 Charles L. Rostine Ernest L. Smyres Box 66 67491 67491 Morton W. Rush Larry N. Bates R.R. No. 2, Box 46 67166 220 W. 12th St. 67156 Em^eirBon D. Lahman Michel W. Starns R.R. No. 1 Box 14 67764 R.R., Brewster 67782 Claude W. Norris Thomas C. Jonhson Box 625, Ft. Scott 66701 Bronson 66716 Carl F. Harder Billy R. King 201 S. Prairie 66788 926 N. 8th, Fredonia 66786 James W. Jacobs Nelson C. Jacobs 67159 67169

Daan« Chick 66552 Dale E. Clare 1688 Fairview 67208 Harold O. Drennen 2418 Porter 67204 A. Allen Darge 2128 S. L a u r a 67211 Clifford L. Trax S6S1 N. Litchfield 67204 Hugh W. Gill, III 1002 Blackwell 67207 Henry A. Bozarth 1908 Marion Soad 67216 John R. Pogue 2808 White Cliff 67207 Thomas C. Waymire 2219 Cameron Cr. 67226 R. L. Vanderslice R.K. No. 1 66095 Frank E. Munsell 66898

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LOCATION OF LODGE HALLS 2—421 Delaware St. 66048 3—728 Minnesota Ave. 66101 5—5th & Kansas 66002 6—1001 Massachusetts St. 66044 7—722!/: N. Washington St. 66441 8—151/2 Scott Ave. 66701 9—1001 Massachusetts St. 66044 10—421 Delaware St. 66048 12—428 Merchant St. 66801 15—20015 Lakin St. 67530 17—30th & McVicar 66611 18—422 S. Main 66067 19—725 W. Park 66061 34—6161 Slater 66202 37—101 E. Miami Ave. 66071 38—81/1 N. Washington St. 66749 51—30th & McVicar 66611 54—111 11 Johnson Drive 66203 57—841 North Market St. 67214 60—336 S. Santa Fe St. 67401 68—421 Delaware St. 66048 74—5261/: State St. 67010 86—3201/2 S. Broadway 67202 90—901 W. Lyman Ave. 66608 91 —1732 Center 66508 96—8504 Parallel 66112 9 7 - ^ 0 1 S. Haverhill Rd. 67042 98—110 N.W. 3rd St. 67410 99—220 W. 13th St. 67203 102—131 West Ninth St. 67337 103—102 N. Highland Ave. 66720 106—6001A N. Main St. 67045 110—no E. Eighth St. 67156 117—102 N. 17th St. 67357 124—14th & Adams 67501

133- -202 South B St. 67005 137- -1231/2 W. Main St. 67335 140- -bV2 N. Walnut St. 67501 142- -106 E. Broadway 67114 150- -124 S. Washington 67152 153- -5201 W. 75th St. 66208 168- -212 N. West St. 67203 172- -122 South Main St. 67460 187- -6th & Pine Sts. 66762 195- -llth & Main Sts. 67601 201 - -1041/2 W. Main St. 67110 222- -N. Central Ave. 67801 225- -214 W. 14th St. 66612 246- -4031/2 N. Main St. 67846 265- -1231/2 S. Main St. 67124 271- -17321/2 N. 25th St. 66102 272- -803 N. 7th St. 66101 297- -IOI61/2 Washington St. 66737 303- -328 E. First St. 67202 306- -215 N. Franklin 67701 307- -108 S, Broadway 67449 -Kearney Ave. 66027 311-3201/2 S. Broadway 67202 313- -10th & Main Sts. 67335 3 2 1 - -1422 S. 30th St. 66106 322- -124 N. Vine St. 67544 3 3 1 - -6161 Slater 66202 333- -IO81/2 N. Ash St. 67147 364- 9431 S. 63rd St. East 67037 365- 2024 Quindaro Blvd. 66104 369- -214 W. 14th St. 66612 385- -3755 E. Douglas Ave. 67208 4 3 3 - 8109 Overland Park Drive 66204 436- -25th & New Jersey Sts. 66102 4 3 8 - 14th & Adams 67501 4 4 5 - 401 S. Seneca St. 67213 450-

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GRAND LOIKSE OK KANSAS

DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS Year of Servica

Name and Lodes Membership

Data of Dsath

1856-59 Richard R. Rees, Leavenworth No. 2 11-19-1875 1860 GTeorge H. Fairchild, St. John No. 26 9-14-1898 1861-65 Jacob Saqui, Washington No. 5 6-14-1867 1866-67 Moses S. Adams, King Solomon No. 10 12-25-1900 1868-70 John H . Brown, King Solomon No. 10 3-12-1893 1871-72 John M. Price, Washington No. 5 10-30-1900 1873-74 Owen A. Bassett, Acacia No. 9 7-19-1896 1875 Isaac B. Sharp, Wyandotte No. 3 6-21-1884 1876 Jacob D. Rush, Rising Sun No. 8 10-26-1904 1877 John Guthrie, Orient No. 51 7-1-1906 1878 Edwin D. HiUyer, Valley Falls No. 21 12-11-1892 1879-80 Joseph D. McGleverty, Rising sun No. 8 5-30-1904 1881-82 William Cowgill, Constellation No. 95 6-19-1889 1883 George S. Green, Lafayette No. 16 5-19-1905 1884 James Jay Buck, Emporia No. 12 9-04-1917 1885 Matthew M. Miller, Clay Center No. 134 ri*29-1918 1886 Silas E. Sheldon, Topeka No. 17 4-19-1900 1887 Henry C. Cook, Adams No. 63 6-12-1898 1888 Watson M. Lamb, Sterling No. 171 8-13-1924 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893

CsoMtary

Mt. Muncie Mountain Grove

Leavenworth Bridgeport, Conn.

Mr. Vernon

Atchison

Canon City . . .Canon City, Colo. Mt. Muncie

Leavenworth

Oak Hill

Atchison

Oak Hill

Lawrence

Woodlawn

Kansas City, Ks.

Mt. Hope

San Diego, Calif.

Topeka Topeka Valley Falls Rose Hill Section ..Valley Falls Evergreen

Ft.

Scott

Fredonia

Sun Set

Manhattan

Maplewood

Mt. Hope Lakeview

Emporia Topeka

Cleveland, Ohio

Oswego Sunset Mem. Park

Oswego . .Hoquiam, Wash.

George C. Kenyon, Benevolent No. 98 4-13-1919 Evergreen . . . . . . . Seattle, Wash. John C. Postlewaite, Lafayette lS[o. 16 11-26-1910 Wallace Jewell Andrew M. Callahan, Topeka No. 17 7-13-1902 Topeka Topeka David B. Fuller, Fidelity No. 106 5-17-1915 Greenwood County Eureka William D. Thompson, Minneapolis No. 143 3-05-1903 Highland Minneapolis

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Year of Service

1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918

PROCEEDINGS OK THE

N a m e and Lodge Membership

D a t e of Death

Cemetery

MARCH

Location

George W. Clark, Okla. City, Okla. Royal No. 192 3-31-1934 Fairlawn James H. McCall, Wichita Wichita No. 99 8-11-1925 Highland Chiles C. Coleman, Clay Center Clay Center No. 134 3-05-1911 Clay Center William M. Shaver, 7-06-1916 Mt. Hope Magnolia No. 231 Topeka Maurice L. Stone, Wamego Wamego No. 75 5-23-1921 W a m e g o City Henry C. Loomis, ; . . . . Winfield Winfield No. 110 10-14-1905 Union Charles J. Webb, Nortonville Siloam No. 225 1-03-1928 Nortonville Perry M. Hoisington, Newton Magnolia No. 231 3-21-1933 Greenwood Thomas E. Dewey, Abilene Benevolent No. 98 6-09-1906 Abilene Bestor G. Brown, Siloam No. 225 7-10-1917 Topeka Topeka Thomas G. Fitch, Old Mission Albert Pike No. 303 3-12-1928 Mausoleum Wichita Samuel R. Peters, Newton No. 142 4-12-1910 Greenwood Newton Thomas L. Bond, John H. Brown No. 216 7-29-1938 Gypsum Hill Salina Edward W. Wellington, Ellsworth Ellsworth No. 146 2-18-1925 Ellsworth Henry F. Mason, Topeka Tyrian No. 246 5-04-1927 Mt. Hope Fred Washbon, Harper Harper No. 206 7-12-1914 H a r p e r Marion K. Brundage, Russell Ellsworth No. 146 7-18-1936 Russell Alex A. Sharp, Carlisle, Penna. Lamed No. 167 12-06-1942 Carlisle William E. Hutchison, Santa Fe No. 312 4-05-1952 Valley View Garden City Elrick C. Cole, Gt. Bend No. 15 2-04-1938 Gt. Bend City Great Bend Charles H. Chandler, Orient No. 51 12-18-1917 Bazaar Bazaar William L. Burdick, Lawrence No. 6 6-11-1946 Swan Point . . . . Providence, R . L Giles H. Lamb, Gilead No. 144 11-19-1937 Yates Center Yates Center Charles E. Lobdell, Lamed No. 167 1-29-1949 Hanover Hanover, N.J. William I. Stuart, Troy No. 55 11-27-1925 Mt. Hope Hiawadia

1978-79 Year of Service

1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1944 1945 1946

GRAND LOIXJE OF KANSAS

Name and Lodge Membership

Owen J. Wood, Siloam No. 225 Hugh P. Farrelly, Cedar No. 103 Ben S. Paulen, Constellation No. 95 John McCuUagh, ' Galena No. 194 Richard E. Bird, Albert Pike No. 303 Elmer F. Strain, Orient No. 51 Charles A. Loucks, Emerald No. 289 John W. Nielson, St. John No. 113 Charles N. Fowler, Salina No. 60 Ferris M. Hill, Emporia No. 12 George F. Beezley, Girard No. 93 Jay B. Kirk, lola No. 38 J. Forrest Ayres, Greenleaf No. 232 John M. Kinkel, Reno No. 140 George O. Foster, Lawrence No. 6 Otto R. Souders, Wichita No. 99 James H. Wendorff, King Solomon No. 10 Charley B. Erskine, Preston No. 283 Henry S. Buzick Sylvan Grove No. 359 Claud F. Young, Rising iSim No. 8 Arthur H. Strickland, Kaw No. 272 Roscoe E. Peterson, Lamed No. 167 Cline C. Curtiss St. Thomas No. 306 James H. Trice, Delta No. 77 Harry D . Evans, Eureka No. 88 Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville No. 371

Date of Death

259

Cemetery

Location

10-18-1937 Topeka

Topeka

11-17-1926 Elmwood

Chanute

7-11-1961 Fredonia 12-06-1937 Mt. Hope

.Fredonia Webb City, Mo.

1-10-1955 Maple Grove

.Wichita

10-05-1956 Mt. Hope (Abbey) 12-28-1960 Lakin . 6-13-1943 Pleasant Hill Rose Lawn 4-24-1941 Mem. Park 6-17-1964 Maplewood

Topeka Lakin Concordia Salina Emporia

3-25-1964 Girard .

Girard

7-18-1955 Highland

lola

2-13-1961 Greenleaf City 3-09-1941 Maple Grove 10-03-1942 Oak Hill 1-21-1964 Maple Grove 6-07-1949 Mt. Muncie 6-01-1951 Cimarron 11-17-1975 Sylvan Grove 3-05-1968 Evergreen

Greenleaf .Wichita Lawrence Wichita Leavenworth Cimarron Sylvan Grove Ft. Stott

9-29-1971 Highland Park . .Kansas Gity Ks. 2-05-1974 Lamed

Lamed

9-18-1977 Beulah

Colby

6-08-1970 Highland

Medicine Lodge

5-16-1952 Pleasanton

Pleasanton

1-15-1965 Farmington

Macksville

260

Yaar of Sorvice

1947 1948 1950 1951 1953 1955 1956 1962

PROCEEDINGS OH I HE

Nama and ILodsa Membership

Date of Death

Camotery

MARCH

Location

9-18-1965 Maple Grove

Wichita

1-11-1964 Gridley

Gridley

1-29-1958 Marysville

Marysville

5-26-1961 Maple Grove

Dodge City

7-02-1966 Wichita Park

Wichita

4-15-1971 Topeka

Topeka

8-28-1973 Goodland 2-03-1968 Memorial Lawn

DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS John A. Ferrell—died June 21, 1922 B. Harold Groff—died October 28, 1950 Robert E. Ferguson—died May 7, 1970

Goodland Parsons

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L I V I N G P A S T GRAND M A S T E R S AND ADDRESSES 1934—James A. Gassier 1966—William E. Montgomery Warren Hotel 106 N. Main McPherson 67460 Syracuse 67878 1943—Charles S. McGinness 1967—William E. Bradford 608 Kansan Towers 707 Vine 100 E. 9th St. Wamego 66457 1968—Thomas C. Raum, Jr. Topeka 66612 1949—William H. Harrison 71 Mission Road 10036 Lancaster Drive Wichita 67207 1969—Carroll C. Arnett Sun City, Arizona 85351 1615 Country Club Dr. 1952—S. Allan Daugherty El Dorado 67042 3411 Kinkaid 1970—H. Jackson Staton Wichita 67218 P.O. Box 85 1954—Floyd S. Ecord St. John 67576 P.O. Box 188 1971—Robert D. Caplinser Burlington 66839 R.F.D. 2 Effingham 66023 1957—Richard L. Becker 1972—Richard D. Kelsey P.O. Box 483 R.F.D. 1 CoffeyviUe 67337 Rossville 66533 1958—Earl R. Brown 1973—J. Fred Williamson P.O. Box 397 310 South Purdy Plains 67869. Lyons 67554 1959—Addison C. Irby 1974—Forrest D. Haggard 416 S. Judson 7600 West 75th St. Overland Park 66204 Fort Scott 66701 1975—Robert H. Arnold 1960—Ray W. Kinzie P.O. Box 122 Woodlawn Nursing Home 18 Alma 66401 1600 S. Woodlawn Blvd 672 1976—Ralph D. Walker 1961—John H. Murray R.F.D. No. 1 1020 S. 4th St. Sharon Springs 67758 1977—William F. Mcintosh Leavenworth 66048 421 Lane 1963- -Ben W. GraybiU Clay Center 67432 P.O. Box 6 1978—Chester L. Gilbert Shawnee Mission 66201 3455 Huntoon 1964—Arthur C. Hodgson Topeka 66604 Box 666 Lyons 67554 1965—Owen E. Hodgson 660 Highland Ave. Salina 67401 GRAND T R E A S U R E R S 1856-1857—Beverlin Beck 1857-1858—Isaac N. Roberts 1858-1891—Christian Beck 1892-1902—R. E. Torrington 1903-1909—Albert Sarbach

1910-1933—W. Frank March 1934-1937—John McCuUagh 1938-1961—Ben S. Paulen 1961-1968—Floyd A. Palmer 1968—William E. Montgomery

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PROCEEI)INC;.SOKTHE

MARCH

GRAND SECRETARIES 1856-1857—C. T. Harrison 1929-1953—Elmer F. Strain 1857-1860—Charles Mundee 1954-1958—Arthur H. Strickland 1861-1870—Erasmus T. Carr 1959-1971—Charles S. McGinness 1871-1893—John H. Brown Interim Grand Secretary Interim G r a n d Secretary May 13-July 3 1 , 1971 May 1, 1893-Feb. 22, 1894 —Ben W. Graybill —Matthew M. Miller 1971—.Albert O. Arnold, Jr. 1894-1928—Albert K. Wilson LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT N O T CHARTERED Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver Lodge), 1860; Englevale,, 1899; Leavenworth ( A d e l p h a ) , 1868; Lecompton (Geargy), 1857; Leoti, 1878; Lindsborg, 1884; Lindsay (Friendship). 1868; Opolis, 1855; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896: VVheaton, 1903: White Water, 1927. LODGES CHARTERS R E V O K E D , 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; Owen A. Bassctt No. 367, with Pittsburg No. 187, 1911; Bennington No. 180, 1944; Beaumont No. 439, with J o p p a No. 223, 1937; Big Springs (Shawnee) No. 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; BrookviUe No. 209, 1963; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato No. 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Burrton No. 182, with Halstead No. 46, 1969; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) No. 164, 1894; Chanute (King David) No. 416, with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Charity No. 263, with Cosmos No. 278, 1977; Coats No. 394, with Kilwinning No. 265, 1978; Clifford (Whitewater No. 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1867; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 1879; Codell No. 418, with Paradise No. 290, Plainville, 1968; Corning No. 13, with Seneca No. 39, 1968: Coyville No. 57, 1955; Dearfield No. 432, with Lakin (Emerald) No. 289, 1965; 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) No. 20, 1863: Ebson (Salem) No. 228, 1939; Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard No. 93, 1932; Fostoria No. 392 with Westmoreland No. 257, 1974; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892: Fort Scott (Rising Sun) No. 46, with Burbon No. 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Elpha) No. 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, 1878; Freeport No. 389, with Stohrville N o . 368, 1971; Garfield No. 235, with Ashlar No. 344. 1972; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Gove City No. 302 and Grainfield No. 381. to form Gove County No. 302, 1965; Greeley No. 2 1 1 , with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Granda No. 53, name changed and lodge moved to Wetmore No. 53, 1883; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937; Grinnell No. 448 with Oakley No. 253, 1973; Halcyon No. 120 with Centre No. 147; Hamlin No. 185, with Hiawatha No. 35, 1975; Hanover (Star) No. 69, 1919; Havensville No. 34, with Onaga No. 188, 1964; Hiawatha (Tribune) No. 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1862; I d a No. 170, 1881; Highland No. 296 with Wakefield No. 396, 1977; Indianola No. 34, (later. Great Light), 1887; Irving No. 112, with Blue Rapids No. 169, 1958; Isable No. 400, with Delta (Medicine Lodge) No. 77, 1973; Kanorado No. 443,

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with Goodland No. 321, 1960; Kensington No. 405, with Western Star No. 174, 1973; Kickapoo (Potter) No. 4, with Easton No. 4 5 , 1973; Kingsdown No. 447, with Bucklin (Grandview) No. 376, 1965; Kirwin No. 175, with Phillipsburg No. 184, 1967; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Landmark (Mound Valley) No. 218, with Altamont No. 69, 1973; Leavenworth (dispensation Landmark, charter St. J o h n s ) , 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 No. 170, with Frontier No. 104, 1962; Long Island No. 231, with Naphtali No. 310, 1976; Louisburg No. 180, 1894; Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Maple City No. 342, with Dexter No. 156, 1977; Maple Hill No. 370, with Alma No. 161, 1977; Marquette No. 353, with Lindsborg No. 397, 1967; Milan No. 255, with Argonia No. 285, 1968; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 4 3 , 1875; Moundridge No. 346, with Galva No. 251, 1968; Mt. Pleasant No. 58, 1888; Morrill No. 373, with Hamlin No. 185, 1969; Nemaha No. 13 (Corning), with Seneca No. 39, 1968; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (Changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Nevada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; New Albany No. 8 1 , with Constellation No. 9 5 , 1973; Newton (Magnolia) No. 231, with Newton No. 142, 1 9 0 1 ; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, with Lawrence No. 6, 1876; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, second charter, 1887; Occidental No. 207, with Saqui No. 160, 1978; Olive No. 350, with Vesper No. 136, 1972; 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, 1971; Paris No. 22, 1871; Piper No. 385 with Delaware No. 96, 1937; Parkerville No. 168, with Dwight No. 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) No. 52, 1877; Piper No. 385, with Delaware No. 96, Pomona No. 138, 1901; Potwin No. 228, with Towanda No. 30, 1969; Powhattan No. 363, with Hiawatha No. 35, 1 9 7 1 ; Pretty Prairie No. 428, with Cable No. 299, 1967; Rosalia No. 434, with Leon (Joppa) No. 223, 1961; Randall No. 304, with Jewell No. 11, 1966; 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; Scranton No. 407, with Carbondale No. 70, 1 9 7 1 ; Seneca No. 39, 1875; Severance No. 313, with Smithton No. 1, 1951; Shawnee No. 54, 1928; Smoky Valley No. 209, with Salina No. 60, 1967; Saltville No. 59 (Barnard), with Lincoln No. 154, 1973; Soldier No. 240, with Circleville No. 20, 1967; Springdale No. 152, 1887; Stanton No. 18, 1963: 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; Twin Springs Lodge No. 61 changed to LaCygne Lodge No. 61â&#x20AC;&#x17E; and moved to LaCygne, 1870; Tyro No. 386, with Caney No. 324, 1966; U r b a n a No. 239, with Erie No. 76, 1969; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Vermillion No. 320, with Frankfort No. 67, 1968; Virginia City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Montana, 1886; Waldron No. 377, with Anthony No. 200, 1957; Wallace No. 318 moved to Winona, 1 9 6 1 ; 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; Whitewater No. 180, with Towanda No. 30, 1977; Wilmore No. 412. with Comanche No. 295, 1977; Winfield No. 98, with Adelphia No. 110, 1903.

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MARCH

GRAND LODGES AND GRAND REPRESENTATIVES IN FRATERNAL RELATIONS WITH KANSAS State ALABAMA

ARIZONA

ARKANSAS

CALIFORNIA

COLORADO

CONNECTICUT

DELAWARE

DISTRICT O F CCLUMB1.1

FLORIDA

GEORGIA

IDAHO

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

IOWA

KENTUCKY

LOUISIANA

.".T.MNE

MARYLAND

MASSACHUSETTS

Grand Secretary Robert M. Savage PC Box 619.5 Montsomcry 36106 J a m e s M, King Masonic Temple 345 W . Monroe St. Phoenix S5003 Jack 6 . Doiihani 700 Scott Sc. Little Rock 72201 Verne W. Hendrix Masonic Temple 1111 California St. San Francisco 94108 Dean C. Settle 1130 P a n o r a m a Dr. Colo. Springs 80904 William Campbeil PO Cox :!.50 Walrngroi-d 06492 J a m e s B. Kilvington S18 M a r k e t St. Wilmington 10801 William H. Minnick Masonic Temple 801 13th St. N . W . Washington 20005 William A. Whitcomb PO Box 1020 Jacksonville 32201 Carl F . Lester, J r . 811 Mulberry St. Macrsn •);2ni Gitford R. Shaffer PO Box 1677 Boise 83701 R"y L. Wycoff PO Box 4147 Springfield 62708 Dwight L. Smith Masonic Temo'e Indianapolis 46204 Charles T. Jnckson PO Box 279 Cedar Rapirfs 524 06 J. C. McClanahan "000 S. 4th St. Louisville 40203 Delwin P. Lagunns '300 Masonic Temple New Orleans 70130 Pet.-r C. Schmi.lt Ma^^onic Temple Portland 04111 Stanley R. Uppercue Masonic Temple 225 N . Charles St. Baltimore :n:^Ol R ibert P. V.eir-h 186 T r e m o - t St. Boston 02111

Cr. Rep. Near Others Ency F. Yeilding 215 W. Irvine St. Florence 36630 Robert Henderson 3407 N 24th Ave. Phoenix 85015

Gr. Rep. Near Kansas W. Nolan A r t z P.O. Box 18187 Wichita 67218 William F . Mcintosh 421 L a n e St. Clay Center 67432

William Glasscock 724 Scott, St. Little Rock 72201 Burton O. Young 11 Wendy Lane Orinda 94666

A r t h u r M. Williams PO Bo>; 16 A r k a n s a s City 67005 Richard D. Kelsey KFD No. 1 Rossville 66533

Herschel Perry 705 S. Force Lamar 81052 R. S. Harrison : 0 0 Hi~h St. Bristol OCOIO E. Earle Shivery 401 S. Beard St. Middleton 19709 William B. Rohrman 3061 Idaho St. N.W. Washington 20016

J. Fred Williamson 310 S. Purdy Lyons 67544 William T. Schlichter 403 Washington Clay Center 67432 Lyman H. Brown Plains 67869 V.'illiam E. Bradford 707 Vine W a m e j o GG547

Ray Vf. Kinzie Grant T. Glider 1000 S. Woodlawn 4 N.E. 11th St. Wichita 67207 Miami Shores 33163 . Ben B. Boyles J a m e s M. HeaJ 1S17 W . 6th St. 7 514 Elliot Road Coffeyville 67337 Jonesboro 3023^ Wayne W. Woodward William J. Kirkham 210 S. Poplar 300 Evergreen Rd. Wichita 67211 E m m e t t 83617 n . E. Vochxtzer. Sr. John A. Lombardi 10648 Polfer Rd. 5554 Wilson Ave. Kansas City 66109 Chicago 60630 E-'.rl R. Brown Dale A. Anderson PO Box 397 Clayton 46118 Plains 67869 None Not Used

William L. Ric» RFD No. 1 Versailles 40383 K. G Fisher 120 Mound St. New Orleans 70124 Charles E. Brigt's "I Walpole St. Norwood MA 02062 Norm'.n P. V/alters 1001 Midleford Rd. Seaford. DE 19973

Joseph B. Detrixhe Ames 66931

Robert N. Alger 112 Lakeside Dr. Ceiterville 02632

Vernon D. Martin 311 W . 8th St. Concordia 66901

H a r r y E. Crosswhite 512 lo'va St. Holton 66436 Cecil F . Drake 1911 Cherry Less S u m m i t . MO 6406! Paul E . Murohy 8845 Horton St. Overland P a r k 66207

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Grand Secretary Royce E. Curliss Masonic Temple 233 E. Fulton Grand Rapids 49S03 Harvey R. H a n s o n MINNESOTA 200 E . Plato Blvd. St. Paul 65107 T. K. Griffifl MISSISSIPPI PO BOK 1030 Meridian 39301 F r a n k A. Arnold MISSOURI 713 Dix Road Jefferson City 66101 Donald W. Schenck MONTANA PO Box 1158 Helena 59601 Norris K. Lallman NEBRASKA 201 Masonic Temple Omaha 68102 Royal D. Crowell NEVADA 40 W. 1st St. Reno 89601 NEW H A M P S H I R E Robert H. Danelson 813 Beech St. Manchester 03104 NEW JERSEY Edward Rainey PO Box 544 Burlington 08016 NEW MEXICO Ronald A. Brinkmnn PO Box 26004 Albuquerque 87125 NEW YORK Wendell K. Walker 71 W. 23rd St. New York City 10010 NORTH CAROLINA Robert P. Dudley PO Box 6606 Raleieh 27628 State MICHIGAN

Gr. Rep. Near Othera Royce E. Curliss Masonic Temple 233 E. Fulton Grand Rapids 49503 Samuel K. Dickinson 12 S. 5th St. West Aurora 55705 Charles H. Powell RFD No. 1 Box 114 Vardaman 38878 J. Morgan Donelson Princeton 64673

Gr. Rep. Near Kanaaa Owen E. Hodgson 660 Highland Salina 67401

Sheldon Rediske Baker 59313

Kenneth N . Pomcroy 1176 Collins St. Topeka 66604 J a m e s P. Brown 1209 Ridge Rd. Atchison 66002 H. J a c k s o n Staton PO Box 85 St. J o h n 67576 Paschal W . Lundy Ness City 67560

Glenn F . Sperry PO Box 123 Clay Center 68939 Larry E. Wallace 2312 Kirk Ave. Las Vegas 89101 William F . Lapan PO Box 374 School Enfield 03748 Julius W. Lodgek 213 Fern Ave. Collinswood 08108 Not Used

Richard H. H a r t 124 Kendall Topeka 66606 F r a n k M. Yeoman PO Box 309 Kingman 67068 J a m e s A. Gassier W a r r e n Hotel McPherson 67460 P r a n k G. F r e u d e n t h a l 6608 W. 66th Terr. Overland P a r k 66202 None

F. Warren Starns Winona 67764

Ralph C. VVhitbeck 9071 W. 2nd St. New York City lOOOS Joel J. Faulk 334 Chillingworth Ln Charlotte 28211

Chester Fullerton 101 S. Main St Medicine Lodge 6710+

:-.ORTH DAKOTA

Paul L. B u r k h a r d t 201 14 Ave. N. F a r g o 68102

Leland E. Fett 2507 flth St. South Fargo 58102

A r t h u r C. Hodgson PO Box 666 Lyons 67554

OHIO

Robert A. Hinshaw PO Box 629 Worthington 43085

James J. Harbapre 1120 Morning Dr. Worthington 4 3085

J o h n H. Murray 1020 S. 4th St. Lea/en-./orth 66048

OKLAHOMA

J a m e s E. Gwinn PO Box 1019 Guthrie 73044

C. W. Reese PO Box 1019 Guthrie 73044

Basil C. Marhofer Ness City P7560

OREGON

Elvin E. Phillips PO Box 96 F o r e s t Grove 97116

Karl L. Arney 273 Rnnch Road North Bend 97459

Morgan J . Snyder 813 Blunt Clay Center 67482

PENNSYLVANl \

William A. Carpenter Masonic Temple 1 North Broad St. PhHadelphia iSlO'.

Not Used

None

RHODE ISLAND

Albert W. .^brams-.in 2116 Broad St. Cronston 02!>05

G. Harvey Faulkner 10 Highland Rd. Sanderstown 32874

Virgil W. Dobson PO Box 401 Sharon Springs 6775S

PUERTO RICO

S. Rodriguez P a g a n PO Box 83.-!5 Santurce 00910 H. Dwight McAllister 1401 Senate .'it. Columbia 29201

Pedro Rojas GPO Box 1616 San J u a n 00936 J. Ray Hawkins 1 K25 HarrinKton New Berrv 211 OO

Melburn C. Barnes 7? 5 N. 10th St Fredonia 66736 Chester L. Gilbert 3455 Huntoon Ave. Topeka 66604

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DAKOTA

TKNNESSEE

TEXAS

UTAH

VERMONT

VIRGINIA

WASHINGTON

WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN

WYOMING

Grand Secretary Walter W . Johnson PO Box 468 Sioux Falls 57101 John R, Stracener PO Box 24216 Nashville 37202 Harvey C. Byrd PO Box 446 Waco 76703 Marven H . Clayton 660 E. South Temple Salt Lake City 84102 Cecil R. Brown PO Box 443 Burlington 05401 John P. Stokes PO Box 27315 Richmoni 23261 Edward L. Bennett 47 St. Helena Ave. Tacoma 08402 J. B. Hollinijsv/orth PO Box 2a'!li Charleston 25238 Doyn Inraan 1123 N. Aator St. Milwaukee 53202 Marcus R. Nichols PO Box 459 Casper 82001

MARCH

Gr. Rep. Near Others Gr. Rep. Near Kansas Carroll D. Barker William K. Mitchell Plankinton i73B8 PO Box 11 McLouth 66054 C. Travis Spencer W. R. P a t t o n . Jr. PO Box 312 622 Vinton Hutchinson 67501 Erwin 37660 K. Maynard Curts W. B. Ball 6236 Delmar St. P O Box 12626 Shawnee Mission 66205 San Antonio 78212 Marion Rathmel Eric A. Bjorklund 2917 N. Artenian 916 S. 12th St. E. Wichita 67204 Salt L a k e City 84105 J a m e s E. Zimmerman Earl S. W r i g h t 1329 Kellara Ave. PO Box 620 Topeka 66616 Rutland 05701 Glenn L, Knapp John I*. Stokes 2747 Frances PO Box 27345 Leavenworth 00048 Richmond 23261 William E. Bogue Mark E. Anway 3120 Chelsea Dr. PO Box 1244 Topeka 66614 Bellingham 98225 Gerald L . Townsend Milton E. Brookman 0805 Mastin Ave. 505 Reynolds Ave. Shawnee Mission 66203 Princeton 24740 Robert D. Caplinger Carl W. SkooB RFD No. 2 3818 W. Helena St. Effint'ham 66023 Milwaukee 63209 None N o t Used

FOREIGN GRAND LODGES AND GRAND REPRESENTATIVES IN FRATERNAL RELATIONS WITH KANSAS Countrjr ALBERTA

ARGENTINA

AUSTRIA BELGIUM

BOLIVIA

BRAZIL f Amazonas & Acre) BRAZIL (Bahia) BRAZIL (Brasilia) BRAZIL (Ceara)

Grand Secretary Gr. Rep. Near Others M. P. Dunford Lloyd E. Dickson 330 12th Ave. SW 109 Wilson Crescent Calgary T2R OH2 Red Deer, T4N5V6 Enrique S. Draier Artiio D. Grosso Cangallo 1242 Cangallo 1242 Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Friedrich Haas Robert Rosenbaum AlOlO Wien A-lOlO Wiem 1 Oorotheertjass^ 12 D o r o t h e e r g a s s e 12 Pierre Clerboia Victor Bure Rue Royale 215 Bte ! Ave. A. H u y a m a n s 1030 Brussels 209, B-1050 Bruxelles Pedro .Toiie Lagiina Raul Q. Aramayo Postal No. 564 Postal 564 La Paz La Paz Sebastiao DaSilva V. A. Cavalcante Ave Joaquim Nabuco Rau Major Facundo 1842, Claixa Postal 1266 Forta!e::a S. A. 1842, Caixa Postal D. M. do Nancemento Oswaldo Bello Biscaia Rua Carlos Gomes 21 Rua Carlos Gomes 21 Salvador Salvador J. F . Pereira E. R. Carreira Caixa Postal 1 1 Caixa Postal 1 1 1128, Brasilia 1128, Brasilia Alfredo R. Scares C. Martins J u n i o r Manaus S. A. Masonic Temple Ave do Imperador 14 5/47, Ceara

Gr. Rep. Near Kansas J a m e s O. Foster 3434 Country Club PI Wichita 67208 Harold N . Nichols 1968 N. 32d St. Kansas City ,66104 William B. Chapman Oakley 67748 David L. Recob PO Box 1217 Topeka 66601 Floran A. Rodgers P.O. Box 707 Wichita 67210 Floyd A. -Hosier 4 323 Martin Kansas City 66102 Jack B. Stairett RR # 3 J e t m o r e 67854 Lewis C. Carter 411 S. Montana St. Holton 65436 Nathan C. Hibbs 5841 W. Rocking Cr. Tucson, AZ S5713

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Country BRAZIL (Goias) BRAZIL ( M a t o Grasso) BRAZIL (Minas Gerais)

BRAZIL (Paraiba )

BRAZIL (Parana)

BRAZIL (Piaui)

BRAZIL (Guanabara) BRAZIL (Rio Grande do Sul) BRAZIL (Santa Oatarina)

BRAZIL (Sao P a u l ) ) BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA (Ontario) CHILE

COLUMBIA (Bogota) COLUMBIA (Santander)

CHINA (Taiwan)

COSTA RICA

GRAND LOIXIEOK KANSAS

Gr. Rep. Near Others Grand Secretary G. A. Carvalho A. D. Filho Rua Oito 607-11 Rua Oito 607-11 Caixa Postal 22 Caixa P o s t a l 332 74000 Goiana-Goias 74000 Goiana-Goias M. D. Carmo Caixa P o s t a l 611, Campo Grande, Mato Gasso M. Meyerewicz Luiz S. De Fario Rua Viaconde do Rio 908 Ave Alfonso Pena das Velhas 67, Apto Belo Horizon te 304, 30000 Belo Horizonte Severino M. Paiva J. M. Leite Rox 1 Rua Antonio Rabelo Joao Pessoa 81, Miramar, J o a o Pessoa, Paraiba Paraiba A. A. J a n s s o n Elpidio Silva Rua Visconde do Rua Visconde do Rio Branco 1486Rio Branco, 1486C/3, Caixa Postal C/3, Caixa P o s t a l 1363, Curitiba, 1363, Curitiba, Parana Parana F. D. A r r u d a S. X. Goncalves Caixa Postal 10 Caixa P o s t a l 10 Teresina, 64000, Teresina, 64000, Piaui Piaui V. L. P i n t o H. L. Belmino Roa Mariz e Barros No. Barros, 946 945/953, Caixa Postal 200002215, Rio de Janeiro Kurt M. H a u s e r Kurt M. Hauser Caixa Po3t;il 6^3 Caixa Postal 683 Porto Ale^re Porto Alesre Marcos A. VonBathen P . J. Burger Caixa Postal 380 P.O. Box D-33 Lages 88000 Floriaopolis, Santa Catarina E. Seigenemartin Orfeo P. Sobrinho P.O. Box 8348 P.O. Box 8348 01000 Sao Paulo 01000 Sao Paulo David M. Taylor Fred Tomlinson 1495 W. 8th Ave STB 20» 2780 Spencer Vancouver V6H1C9 Roat", Victoria •fohn A. Irvine Alan Broughton PO Box 217 20 Soulson Ave. • Hamilton L8N3C9 Sault St. Marie O. P . Henriquez J . P . de Leon-Chavez Masonic Temple Casila Postal 284 Marcoleta 659 Vina del Mar Casilla Postal 2867 Rafel T. Ospino Apartado Aereo 6672 Bogota Adiel Vasquez-Franco Ave 7a No. 6-77, Apartado Aereocucuta 596 G e i r g e W. Chen 10 L a n e 201 Chang-.\n E a s t Rd. Sec. 2, Taipei 104 HOC Rodolfo T. Sanchez P.O. Box 10060 San J o s e

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Gr. Rep. Near Kansas Benny L. Holloway R.F.D. » 1 Narka 66960 J. W a y n e Pipkin P.O. Box 488 Cheney 67026 Richard L. Becker P.O. Box 483 Coffeyville 67337

Larry L. Algott R F.D. »4 M a n h a t t a n 66502 Floyd Coffman W. 15th St., C o u r t h o u s e Ottawa 66067

Clayton J. Connell R.F.D. » 3 Fall River 67047 Carrol R. Dean 620 Phillips Salina 67401 Harold C. Swope Yates Center 66783 John L. H e c k e r t 218 Maple St. Ottawa 66067 E u s e n e E. Carlson P.O. Box 1213 F.I Dorado 67042 W. E. Montgomery I 06 N. Main St Syracuse 67878 Richard D. Overton 6937 Grandview Merriam 66204 Walter H Berger S c a n : i a 66966

Merle D. Bradley 2300 W. 30th St. Topeka 66611 Alfred D. VanTries 6649 Lowell Dr. Shawnee Mission 66204

Armando F u e n t e s Ave 7a No. 6-77 Postbox 25-596 Santander Oscar D Smith Jorgen B. Schroeder Shin Lin P.O. Box 28-9 1506 W . Cedar Olathe 66061 Taipei III R.O.C. Jorge Herrera P.O. Box 14 Alajuela

Ralph D. Walker R.F.D. « 1 Sharon Springs 67768

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

ECUADOR EL SALVADOR

ENGLAND

FINI-AND

li'RANCE ( N a f l Grand Lodjje)

GERMANY GREECE GUATEMALA

HONDURAS ICELAND

INDIA

IRAN

IRELAND

ISRAEL

ITALY (Grand Orient)

PgOCEEDINCiS OK THE

Grand Secretary Relations Suspended. Eigil Hanberg Masonic Temple 23 Blegdanuivej DK2100 Copenhagen Rafael A. Parahoy G. Arzobispo Portes 564 Esquiana Laa Carreras, Santo Domingo C. R. Moscoso P.O. Box 982 Guayaquil H. p . Rodriquez 8a Avcnida Sur No. 126 San Salvador James W . S t u b b s Freeinasuns Hall Gt. Queens Street London, W.C. 2 Paavo Heikkila Kasarmikatu 16D 00130 Helsinki IS Yves Trestournel 65 Blvd. Rineau 92200 Neuilly Sur-Seine Gerd Honisch 1 Berlin 31 Emser Str 12-18 Christos Rizopoulos 19 Archernon St. Athens 109 Lauro A. Rivera F. 9a Ave 3-65, Zona 1, Apartado Postal No. 34, Guatemala City A. V. Cisneros PC Box 336 Tegucigalpa Jon Skulason Frimurrarrarglan a Island, Borgartun 4, Reykjavik C. D. Natarajan Freemasons Hall Janpatb PC 681 New Delhi 110001 E. H. Daftariin PO Box 11-1777 Tehran J. O. Harte Freemasons Hall 17 Molesworth St. Dublin 2

Gr. Rep. Near Others W. G. Krough-Poulsen 23 Blegdamsvej OK2100 Copenhagen

Cr. Rep. Near Kansas John E. Stover P.O. Box 16 Cawker City 67480 Billy J. Beaver 8 Wycklow Overland Park 66207

Addison C. Irby 416 S. Judson Ft. Scott 66701 John A. Sbowalter 303 Poplar Halstead 67056 S. Allan Daugherty George T. Kelway 3411 Kinkaid St. Anns Milford Haven, Prembrokeshire Wichita 67218 Carlos Cucalon P.O. Box 982 Guayaquil

Holger Liinpaa Rauhankatu 6A Helsinki

Richard L. Porter 332 E. First Wichita 67202 Leo J. Schisler P.O. Box 393 Goodland 67735

Gerd Honisch 1 Berlin 81 Emser Str 12-13 A. Kofiniotis 26 Skoufa St. Athens 186 H. E. Solorzano 9a Ave 3-66, Zona 1, Apartado Postal No. 84, Guatemala City Rene Sagastume P.O. Box 886 Tegucigalpa T. Bernardsson Frimurrarrarglan a Island, Borgartun 4, Reykjavik M. Rajagoplan 6A-147 Mount Road Madras 6

Mohammad H. Afghami P.O. Box 11-1777 Tehran Norman A. Peilow Freemasons Hall 17 Molesworth St. Dublin 2 Grand Secy, Grand Ldg. Aaron Rosenfeld State of Israel Haifa P.O. Box 33206 Tel Aviv, Israel Spartaco Mennlnl Via Giustiniani 5 Roma

Arrigo Orsi Via Letizia 4 Milano

Albert O. Arnold, Jr. P.O. Box 1217 Topeka 66601 A. Franklin Baldwin R.F.D. # 1 , Box 34 Fontana 66026 Webster T. Bolin 309 S.E. 8rd St. Newton 67114 Harvey L. Henderson SaUnta 67870 H. Hubert Tuller 1088 Hilltop Lawrence 66044 Lester E. McConnell 712 N. 11th St. Independence 67301 Louis E. Kresin 2806 N. 46th St. Kansas City 66104 Robert G. Jackson P.O. Box 4214 Topeka 66604 Forrest D. Haggard 7600 W. 75th St. Overland Park 66204 L. Eldon Gideon R.F.D. Â« 6 Topeka 66608

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Countrx JAPAN

LUXEMBOURG

MANITOBA

MEXICO (Bala California) MEXICO (Campeche) MEXICO (Cosmos)

MEXICO (Del Pacifico) MEXICO (Nuevo Leon) MEXICO (San Luis Potosi) MEXICO (Tamaulipas)

GRAND LoixiE OF KANSAS

Grand Secretary Floyd J. Robertson Mori Bldg. No. 6 Srd Floor, 6-8, Toranomon, 3 Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106 Prosper Schroeder 119 A v e G-Diderich Luxembourg John L. Rankin 420 Croydon Winnipec RSL0N8 Fernando C. Castro Apartado Postal 67, Tecate Omar C. Olivera Apartado Postal No. 17, Campeche Jesus L. A. Calle Apartado Postal No. 17J, Libertad No. 1004, Chihauhau Inocencio H. Verduero Apartado Postal No. 20, Guayroas, Sonora

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Gr. Rep. Near Other* Gr. Rep. Near Kanaa* Katsumi Inaba Carroll C. A m e t t 2-11 Kureiwa-Cho 1616 Country Club Dr. Misasaki, Yamaahina El Dorado 67042 -ku, Kyoto, 607 Roland Lacaf 40 Espanade Diekireh, Luxembors L- E. Ostrander Ste. 411 East Tower Winnipeg BST8N8

Eduardo V. Loya Apartado Postal No. 171, Libertad No. 1004, Chihauhau

William J. Yotter Drawer C Leoti 67861 Ralph E. Wilson 3400 James St. Topeka 66614 Chester T. Kelsey 3609 Huntoon Topeka 66614 James W. Robbins 3218 Willard Kansas City 66106 Douglas M. Fair P.O. Box 794 St. Francis 67766 Wilbur W. Rothe 641 Morningside Dr. Salina 67401

F. A. C. Eguia Fidel C. Mireles Thomas L. Francis Apartado Postal No. 809Apartado Postal No. 809 2089 S. Estelle St. Wichita 67211 Monterrey Monterrey Damon M. Grimes Jose M. Alfaro Anselmo S. Garza R.F.D. Â»4 Apartado Postal No. Apartado Postal No. Paola 66701 104, San Luis Potosi 104, San Luis Potoai Gerald L. Anderson H. T. Solis Reuben A. Martinez 1000 Dewey Apartado Postal No. Mata Moros 419, Tampico Galena 66789

MEXICO (York)

Mino Covo Apartado Postal No. 1986, York, Mexico D.F.

Frederico Von Son Calle Morena 406 York, Mexico 12, D.F.

NETHERLANDS

E. A. Boerenbeker 22!Fluwelen Burgwal The Hague

Ben W. Graybill P.O. Box 6 Shawnee Mission 66201

NEW SOUTH WALES

R. G. Connon PO Box A-269 Sydney South 2000

Lloyd D. CraJl G. Tanis 1916 Hart Van Kebwich Versschuurlaan 26-610, Dodge City 67801 Groningen Clarence W. Sills Fred S. P. Haycock Parker 66072 109 Beaverbrook Ave. St. John E2K2WB Durward C. Danielson A. A. Kennedy 223 West 14th St. 13 Middle Harbor Rd. Manhattan 66602 Linfield East 2020

NEW ZEALAND

P. J. Oliver PO Box 6439 Wellington 1

A. R. White 27 Little John St. Hillsboro. Auckland 4

Floyd S. Ecord P.O. Box 188 Burlington 66889

NICARAGUA

Greg A. Tapta PO Box 102 Managua

A. G. Largaespada P.O. Box 102 Managua

Don C. Heminger P.O. Box 613 Great Bend 67680

NORWAY

Sverre Krokaas Freemasons Hall Nedre Vollgate 19 Oslo 1

Froyatein Halvorsen Ivar Aagens vie 26 Vinderen Pr, Oslo

Roger C. Ward 6816 W. 100th St. Shawnee Mission 66212

NOVA SOOTIA

Harold F. Sipprell PO Box 214 HaUfax BSJ2M4

Ira B. Lohnes Box 66 Windsor

Thurman D. Miller P.O. Box 208 Mound City 66066

NEW BRUNSWICK T. Giles AlUn P.O. Box 6480 St. John E2L4R8

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PERU

PHILIPPINE ISLANDS PRINCE E D WARD ISLAND

QUEBEC QUEENSLAND

SASKATCHEWAN

SCOTLAND

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

SWEDEN

SWITZERLAND (Alpina) TASMANIA

TURKEY

VENEZUELA

VICTORIA

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

PROCEEDINGS OK THE

Grand Secretary Juan B. Barrera PO Box 84 Panama City Luis Panesi Templo Masonico Washington N o . 1126 Apartado 687, Lima Esteban Munarris 1440 San Marcelino - Manila E. C. McMUlan Masonic Temple P.O. Box 337 Charlottetown P.E.I. W. G. Parker 2296 Sa. Mark St. Montreal 26 E. E. Dunning Box 2204 GPO Brisbane 4001 E. A. Snell Masonic Temple 1930 Lome St. Resina E. Stuart Falconer 96 Georee St.. Edinburgh 2 J. H. R. Garde Freemasons Hall North Terrace Adelaide 6000 Kjell Edstrom Frimurareorden Blasieholmagatan 6, 11148 Stockholm Antonio Berardt Bursrasse 80 30IK Berne M. P. R. Rex Masonic Temple 44 HarrinfiTton St. Hobart Ziya Umur Masonic Hall Nuruziya Sokak 26 BeyoElue, Istanbul F. E. Quinones Templo Masonico Apartado 927, Caracas Garnet W. Jackson Masonic Center 300 Albert St. East Melbourne 3002 B. M. W. BridEcman PO Box 6016 Perth, Hays St. E a s t 6300

Gr. Rep. N e w Othsrs S. Rice-Mendei PO Box 84 Panama City Carlos Valasquez Washington 1 1 2 6 / 246640 Apartado No. 687, Lima Victoria C. Daroya 1140 San Marcelino Manila Henry N. Birch Port HiU Northam R.R.

K. W. Aldridge 12487 Graneer St. Pierre Fonds 920 J. R. KÂ«aiy Box 2204 GPO Brisbane, 4001 W. J. Oliver LeBret

MARCH

Gr. Rep. Near KaaMW James E. Taylor Sharon Springs 67768 Woodrow W. Coleman 328 E. 1st St. Wichita 67202 James H. Trice, Jr. Medicine Lodge 67104 Kenneth W. Sherve 2193 Bella Vista Wichita 67203

Thomas C. Raum, Jr. 71 Mission Rd. Wichita 67208 O. Dale Mack Linn 66968 Alvin E. Hauserman 615 W. 7th St. Junction City 66441

Alastaire N. Russell 34 Rose Ave. Elfirin, Morayshire L. H. Ferrar 24 Minsara Ave. Stoneyfell

Robert H. Arnold P.O. Box 122 Alma 66401 Conrad F. Johnson 217 S. 12th St. Sabetha 66684

Torsten Hanstrom Wittstocksgatan 9 Stockholm

George Gustafson 414 McBratney Clay Center 67482

Jean C. Huget Alt Landstr 109 CH-8803 Ruchlikon H. B. Fowler 20 Delemere Crescent Launceston Safa Dimken Masonic Hall Nuruziya Sokak 26 Beyoglue, Istanbul N. G. Baptista Apartado 927, Caracas J. S. Shilliday Masonic Center 300 Albert St. E a s t Melbourne 8002 Georsre G. Kinsman 67 Wasley St. North Perth

James W. Cleland Wakeeney 67672 Charles D. Gallipeau 2627 N. 48rd St. Kansas City 66104 William E. Cook 6001 W. 63rd Terr. Shawnee Mission 66202 James L. Withers Star Route Sharon Springs 67768 Lazarus Loeb 216 Pine Leavenworth 66048 Charles S. McGinness 608 Kansan Towers 100 E. 9th St. Topeka 66612

"Gran'* Jurisdictions listed are asked t o send address corrections if incorrectly listed.**

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GRAND LODGE COMMITTEES CHARTERED LODGES & LODGES U / D . Joseph F. Gerstberger, Jr., Chairman, Leoti No. 340, 504 E. Logan, Leoti, 67861 Larry E. Swanson, Crescent No. 133, RR#3, Arkansas City, 67005 Marvin D. Flinn, Cable No. 299, 3013 N. Elm, Hutchinson, 67501 Hurlbut K. Graves, St. Francis No. 404, St. Francis 67756 Benny L. Holloway, Narka No. 349, RR#I, Narka, 66960 CHURCH-LODGE RELATIONS. Conrad F. Johnson, Chairman, Smithton No. 1, 217 S. 12th, Sabetha, 66534 W. Aubrey Rollins, Sunrtower No. 86, 3510 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita, 67218 Gene L. Hager, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, 2933 Ida, Wichita, 67216 CORRESPONDENCE. Thomas C. Ryther, Chairman, Acacia No. 9, 1400 Lilac Ln #202, Lawrence, 66044 Clarence E. Kerns, Acacia No. 9, 1721 Vermont, Lawrence, 66044 CREDENTIALS. Earl C. Hamlin, Chairman, Bestor G. Brown No. 433,236 S. Volutsia, Wichita, 67211 Harry M. Aikin, York No. 57, 726 N. Mt. Carmel, Wichita, 67203 Donald L. Doll, North Star No. 168, 1509 Lotus, Wichita, 67213 W. Aubrey Rollins, Sunflower No. 86, 3510 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita, 67218 T. Max Mabry, Wichita No. 99, 4568 S. Sycamore, Wichita, 67217 FINANCE. Ralph D. Walker, PGM, Chairman, Sharon Springs No. 417, R F D #1, Sharon Springs, 67758 Robert G. Jackson, Wakarusa No. 402, PC Box 4214, Topeka, 66604 J. Wayne Pipkin, Morton No. 258, Box 578, Cheney, 67025 William I. Goldsmith, Jr., Haysville No. 112, 6453 Ward Parkway, Wichita, 67217 Clifford G. Beyer, Unity No. 273, 350 S. 2nd St., Clearwater, 67026 FOREIGN RELATIONS. Forrest D. Haggard, PGM, Chairman, Ancient Form No. 34, 7600 W. 75th St, Overland Park, 66204 David L. Recob, Topeka No. 17, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka, 66601 Gerald L. Anderson, Galena No. 194, 1000 Dewey, Galena, 66739 Elvin S. Cox, Douglass No. 151, P.O. Box 43, Rose Hill, 67133 GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION. Ward H. Johnson, Chairman, Albert Pike No. 303, 3051 Bonn, Wichita, 67217 James B. DeBerry, Trinity No. 313, 1925 Mona Ln, Wichita, 67216 Frank M. Trotter, Bestor G. Brown No. 433, 4604 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita, 67218 Dennis L. Morris, York No. 57, 13411 E. 39th South, Derby, 67037 Dale A. Shields, Masonic Home No. 450, 1833 S. Volustia, Wichita, 67211 Ralph L. Lamp, Unity No. 273, 3233 S. Maize Rd, Wichita, 67216 JURISPRUDENCE. Arthur C. Hodgson, PGM, Chairman, Cornerstone No. 219, P C Box 666, Lyons, 67554 Robert D. Caplinger, PGM, Mackey No. 48, RR#2, Effingham, 66023 Robert H. Arnold, PGM, Alma No. 161, Alma, 66401 Addison Irby, PGM, Rising Sun No. 8, 416 S. Judson, Ft. Scott, 66701 James L. Withers, Sharon Springs No. 417, Sharon Springs, 67758 MASONIC EDUCATION. Claude W. Norris, Chairman, Rising Sun No. 8, PO Box 625, Ft. Scott, 66701 Glenn E. Blackburn, Lenexa No. 135, 12901 W. 77th Terr, Lenexa, 66216 E. Eugene Puckett, Lawrence No. 6, 824 W. 22nd, Lawrence, 66044 F. Warren Starns, Wallace No. 318, RR#2, Box 22, Winona, 67764 NECROLOGY. Richard D. Kelsey, PGM, Chairman, Topeka No. 17, Rossville, 66533 Carroll C. Arnett, PGM, Belleville No. 129, 1615 Country Club Drive, El Dorado, 67042

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS. John Schowalter, Chairman, Halstead No. 46, 303 Poplar, Halstead, 67056 Jimmy D. King, Blue Rapids No. 169, 600 East Ave, Blue Rapids, 66411 James R. Paulsen, Goodland No. 321, 811 E. 6th, Goodland 67735 Roland B. Richmond, Wakefield No. 396, PO Box 1265, Junction City, 66441 C. Travis Spencer, Hutchinson No. 445, Box 312, Hutchinson, 67501 REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. Larry Algott, Ashlar No. 344, Chairman, RR#4, Box 240, Manhattan, 66502 John E. Masters, Rosedale No. 333, 8615 W. 61st St, Merriam, 66202 Josiah C. Lowe, Ancient Form No. 34, 6412 Greenwood, Shawnee, 66216 Ronald E. White, Topeka No. 17, 609 "T St, Atchison, 66002 RITUALISTIC. J. Fred Williamson, PGM, Chairman, Royal No. 192, 310 S. Prudy St, Lyons, 67554 Woodrow W. Coleman, Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, 328 E. First St, Wichita, 67202 Jack B. Stairrett, Alpha No. 282, RR#3, Jetmore, 67854 Horace M. Kreeger, Wyandotte No. 3, 13001 Pennycross Rd, Shawnee Mission, 66215 John E. Stover, Glen Elder No. 294, PO Box 16, Cawker City, 67430 C. Travis Spencer, Hutchinson No. 445, Box 312, Hutchinson. 67501 GRAND LODGE PUBLICATIONS. William F. Mcintosh, PGM, Chairman, Clay Center No. 134,421 Lane, Clay Center 67432 Oscar D. Smith, Olathe No. 19, 1505 West Cedar, Olathe, 66061 TEMPLE BUILDING & REMODELING. H. Jackson Staton, PGM, Chairman, Ionic No. 254, Box 85, St. John, 67576 Frederick A. Turpen, Reno No. 140, 1528 E. 6th St, Hutchinson, 67501 James E. Hanson, Delaware No. 96, 3025 N. 70th St, Kansas City, 66109 Damon M. Grimes, Paola No. 37, RR#4, Paola, 66071 TOTAL YOUTH. Arris M. Johnson, Chairman, Hays No. 195, 2714 Hillcrest, Hays, 67601 John W. Willey HI, Solomon City No. 105, 317 E. 7th, Solomon, 67480 Durward C. Danielson, LaFayette No. 16, 223 N. 14th, Manhattan, 66502 John E. Cunningham, Lenexa No. 135, 8223 Outlook, Prairie Village, 66208 TRIAL AND PUNISHMENTS. John H. Murray, PGM, Chairman, King Solomon No. 10, 1020 S. 4th St, Leavenworth, 66048 Owen E. Hodgson, PGM, Salina No. 60, 660 Highland, Salina, 67401 Jack D. Biser, North S u r No. 168, 2708 S. Santa Fe, Wichiu, 67216 Arthur A. Hartshorn, Black Diamond No. 274, 806 Turner Court, Pittsburg, 66742 Charles W. Gutsch, Burdick No. 429, RR#I, Burdick, 66838 OPERATION "KAN" Glenn L. Knapp, Chairman, Easton No. 45, 2747 Frances, Leavenworth, 66048 William J. Colnar, Ben Hur No. 322, 8012 Arcadia, Kansas City, 66112 FRATERNAL RELATIONS Chester T. kelsey. Chairman, Lake No. 50, 3509 Huntoon, Topeka, 66604 TIME OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1980 The One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Annual Communication of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the Scottish Rite Temple, City of Wichita, Kansas, beginning on Friday, March 7, and concluding on Saturday, March 8. A.D. 1980, A.L. 5980.

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INDEX Address: M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert

21-26

Area Coordinators 1979-1980

10 & 95

Awards Luncheon

121-123

Banquet, All Masonic

135-136

Biographical Sketch, M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert

193-194

Checks and Warrants Issued 1978-1979

58-74

Committees 1979-1980

271-272

Communications of Grand Lodge Consolidations of Lodges

33-45 :

31-32 & 232

Deaths: This Jurisdiction

201-221

Other Jurisdictions

222-224

DeMolay Foundation Establishment

129

Defunct Lodges

262-263

Dialogue M:.W:. Montgomery & M:.W:. Walker

113-116

Distinguished Visitors to Grand Lodge

7-8

District Deputy Grand Masters

lO-11 & 95

Districts and Lodges therein

196-200

Edicts of the M:.W:. Grand Master

31-32

Election: Appointment of Tellers Report of Tellers

;

123 134

Installation 1979-1980 Officers Exemplification of the Third Degree Fifty Year Members

186-190 134 78-84

Grand Lodge Officers: At Annual Communication Election of

8 134

InstalUtion of 1979-1980 Officers

186-190

List of

186-190

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PROCEEDINGS Oh THE

MARCH

Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries: United States

264-270

Foreign

264-270

Grand Master, M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert: Address Biographical Sketch Portrait Visitations

21-26 193-194 Inside the Cover 27-29

Grand Master, M:.W:. W. Nolan Artz: Remarks

190

Introduction Family & Friends

190

Reception at Wichita

191

Grand Representatives: of Kansas, Near other Jurisdictions

264-270

Of Other Grand Lodges near Kansas

264-270

Grand Secretary Report

51-84

Grand Treasurer Report

46-50

High School Essay Contest Winners 1979 Itinerary, Grand Master 1978-1979

124-125 27-29

Job's Daughters, Associate Grand Guardian

138

Lodge Halls, Location of

256

Lodges: Defunct

262-263

Directory of

233-255

Outstanding 1978-1979

30-31

Represented at Annual Communication

14-19

Not Represented at Annual Communication Synopsis of Annual Returns Masons, Outstanding 1978-1979 Masonic Foundation, Report of the Director

93 225-232 29-30 97-101

Masonic Home: Introduction of Jerry Lindenbaum by Grand Master

101-102

Report of the Administrator

102-112

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Dialogue M:.W:. Montgomery & M:.W:. Walker

113-116

Report of Secretary Treasurer

117-119

Milage and Per-Diem Checks Issued at Grand Lodge Motion to Change By-Laws and Constitution Past Grand Masters Association Minutes

85-92 142 194-195

Past Grand Masters: At Annual Communication Deceased Living

9 257-260 261

Past Masters at Annual Communication

11-13

Per-Diem and Milage Checks Issued at Grand Lodge

85-92

Portraits: Appointive Officers 1978-1979 M:.W:. Chester L. Gilbert Banquet, All Masonic Proclamation by Grand Master Proficiency Certificates

192 Inside Cover 135-136 31 75-77

Report of Committee on: Council of Administration

Chartered Lodges and Lodges U / D

142-143

Church-Lodge Relations

133-134

Correspondence

145-185

Credentials Finance Foreign Relations Grand Officer Reports

8-20 141 130-133 120

Jurisprudence

143-144

Masonic Services Association

138-139

Necrology

Masonic Education

126-128

Operation "Kan"

137-138

Publications Public Schools

140 124-125

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Ritualistic

137

Temple Building & Remodeling

130

Total Youth

126

Trials and Punishments Special Plaque Presentation by M:.W:. F.D. Haggard

128-129 95

(To Sylvan Grove No. 359 on behalf of Bro. Laslo Ispanky) Trice-Robison Awards

31 & 121

MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF KANSAS GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 1978 - 1979 M:.W:. W. Nolan Artz, Grand Master, Belle Plaine No. 173, P.O. Box 18187, Wichita, 67218 R:.W:. F. Warren Starns, Deputy Grand Master, Wallace No. 318, RR #1, Box 22, Winona, 67764 R:.W:. Ben B. Boyles, Grand Senior Warden, Keystone No. 102, 1817 West 6th Street, Coffeyville, 67337 R:. W:. Robert G. Jackson, Grand Junior Warden, Wakarusa No. 402, P.O. Box 4214, Topeka, 66604 M:.W:. William E. Montgomery, Grand Treasurer, Syracuse No. 309, 106 N. Main Street, Syracuse, 67878 R:. W:. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary, Rosedale No. 333, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka, 66601 : Bro:. Louis R. Gant, Jr., Grand Chaplain, Fargo No. 300, 1012 Harrison Circle, Liberal, 67901 W:. Richard A. Porter, Grand Senior Deacon, Albert Pike No. 303, 332 E. First Street, Wichita, 67202 W:. Hugh E. Richards, Grand Junior Deacon, Belle Plaine No. 173, 411 Rutland Road, Wichita, 67203 W:. Wayne E. Fuller, Grand Marshal, Belle Plaine No. 173, Belle Plaine, 67013 W:. Wayne E. Fuller, Grand Marshal, Belle Plaine No. 173, Belle Plaine, 67013 W:. Wayne G. Rhorer, Grand Sword Bearer, Mt. Moriah No. 174, 500 E. 9th Street, Kinsley, 67547 W:. Douglas M. Fair, Grand Senior Steward, St. Francis No. 404, P.O. Box 825, St. Francis, 67756 W:. Vance E. Donahue, Grand Junior Steward, Kansas No. 307, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, 67449 W:. Jimmie L. Grassi, Grand Pursuivant, Old Mission No. 153, 9116 W. 82nd Street, Overland Park, 66204 W:. Martin J. Read, Grand Tyler, LaCygne No. 61, RR#2, LaCygne, 66040 W:. Greg R. Johnson, Assistant Grand Tyler, Sabetha No. 162, RR#3, Sabetha, 66534 TIME OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1980 The One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Annual Communication of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the Scottish Rite Temple, City of Wichita, Kansas, beginning on Friday, March 7, and concluding on Saturday, March 8, A.D. 1980, A.L. 5980.