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February 2000 The Pennsylvania Odd Fellow and Rebekah Magazine 2 THE PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOW February 2000
The GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
Nevin W. Adams ...... Grand Master PENNSYLVANIA 1083 Shoemakersville Rd ., Shoemakersvill e. PA 19555.610-926-4463 Roberl P. Stanley...... Deputy Grand Master ODD FELLOW 112 Nissley Dr.. Middletown, PA 17057. 717-939-7641 Reginald Cook ...... Grand Warden and Rebekah Magazine 140 Junewood Drive. Levittown, PA 19055. 215-9.\3-4972 Willis G. Robinson...... _. Grand Secretary MEMBER OF THE 'i001 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057. 71 7-944-7419 INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS Richard L. Heffner. rand Treasurer ~ntetnational :j3ress Association 8 Third St., Dillsburg, PA 1701 9, 7 1 7 -43 2-4 ~ 30 Ernest L. Nelson ...... Grand Representative (USPS 426-500) 811 Wyoming Ave.• Erie, PA 16505, 111 4-83.1-'\2 9 Vol. 75 No.2 Robert J. Love ...... Grand R~ p res e ntative 2815 Kathy St.. Library, PA15129. 412-833-0191 Alton G. Arnold...... II". Past Grand Master Published in the City of Middletown, PA monthly by RD 5. Box 49, Montrose, PA 18801.570-278- 1274 THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA John E. Allmendinger ...... ,. Grand i\'larshal INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS 304 Machamer Road. Douglassville, PA 1951 8 1001 West Harrisburg Pike Donald R. Trulick ...... Grand Conductor Middletown, PA 17057 161 Stover Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823 717-944-7419 John 1. Dzyak ...... Grand Chaplain R.D. 2. Box 191, Scottdale, PA 15683 WILLIS G. ROBINSON Robert E. RarICnshergcr ...... Grand Guardia n Manager - Editor 4775 N. Shennan Street, Box 334. Mt. Wolf. PA 17347 Gary D. Thiele...... Gra nd Herald 1001 West Harrisburg Pike 2905 Ellen Drive. Wilshire. West Law n, PA 19609 Middletown, PA 17057 Marc Rosenw'tsscr ...... Grand Lodge Attorney SARA V. BONSON 1509 Lawyers Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Rebekah Coordinator 412-261 -7074 39 Queen St., Box 152 Reedsville, PA 17084 REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OFFICERS
Public.nion Number 426500 Periodical Postag ~ pi.lid iJt Middletown, Pennsylvania Lee Etta Mansbcrry ...... President and additional office>. 220 First Sired, P.O. Box 79. Brownfield, PA 15416.724-438-9057 Mary C. Leitzel. .... Vice President O: ':ii Postmaster :: .... Send change of address to: Pennsylvania Odd Fellow RRI . Box 860. Herndon. PA 17830,570-758-685 1 and Rebekah Maga /ine, 1001 W. Harri sburg Pik~ . MiddletolVn . PA 17057 Irene Kelly...... Warde n 509 Leech Avenue, Salt sburg, PA 15681 ,724-639-9039 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Hazel L. Mest ...... Secretary Subscription price ...... %.00 per year 10 or more copie.... ro one address ...... " $5.00 each 1001 W. Harrishurg Pike. Middletown, PA 17057,717-944-0977 Sara V. Booso n ...... Treasurer ROSTER .19 Queen St.. Reedsville, PA 17084, 717-667-2885 I,odgc nnme, No, and address, night of meeting. naml.! and addrc~s and wilen a change is nee :-;ary Dorothy M. Siruchen ...... Delegate to l.A.R.A. be sure to mention tlle fonner address. 9.1 Smith Avenue. Sharon. PA 16146.724-246-0764
Su bscri bers should he carc:i'ui [0 give th~ir con-ect post office address and when a change is Lazetta Sidwell ...... Marshal n ece~sary be ~ ure to mention (be fonner add ress. 615 W. Craw]"ord Avenue. Connellsville, PA 15425 Anicles for publication must reach the office oflhc Granu Lodge ill Middletown nOllater than Mary L. Rudman ...... Conductor me 5th of each month to insure their insertion in next mOllth's Lssu e. 20A Greenwood Heighl s. Connellsville. PA 15425 Gladys Showalter ...... Chaplain SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE OFFICERS PO. !:l ox 142. Brownfield, PA 15416 Mary Chew ...... Inside Guardian Conley Call ...... Sovereign Grand MaJ; ter P.O. Box 11 33, North Wilkesboro. NC 28659-1133 n Andrews Avenue, Jeannette. PA 15644 Atthur A. Craig...... Deputy Sovereign Grand Master Tamara Schlott ...... Outside Guardian P.O. Box 377. Buckley, WA 98321-0377 42 Granite Dri ve. P.O. Box 4. Gastonville. PA 15336 HatTy Lohman ...... Sovereign Grand Wm'den Mary E. Walker ...... Mu sician 1220 Pickering Circle, Largo, l'vlD 20772 P.O. Box 6, Julian. PA 16844 Terry L. Barrett ...... Sovereign Grand Secretary Gertrude Vaughn . Color Bearer 422 Trade St., Winston Sal.em, NC 27101-2830 29 1 Valley View Road, Malvern. PA 19355 Robert A. Wick...... Sovereign Grand Treas urer Bobbi Johnson ...... Left Herald P. O. Box 248, Lincoln, fL 62656 120 Bl awn Street. Johnstown, PA 15906 NEXT PLACE OF MEETING Ella Lee Trulick .. .. Right Herald Grand Lodge and Rehekah Assembly 161 Stover Road, Bellefonte. PA 16823 Holiday Inn . Grantville June 17-23.2000 Irene Rebuck ...... Soloist Depal1ment Council P.M. and Department Association, L.A .P. M. Holiday Inn . Grantville June 19-20,2000 General Delivery, Rebuck, PA 17867 Grand Encampment Mary Jane Chonko .... Parliamentari an Holiday Inn. Grantville June 21-22. 2000 R.D. I, Box 128, Fairhope, PA 15538 Febma 2000 REBEKAH MAGAZINE 3
GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS GENERAL MILITARY COUNCIL OFFICERS
Herman L. ~hl llu.. Ir...... Grand Patriach Gen. David F. Lyons ...... General Commanding 41 Granite Ii,,:. PO B o.~ . Gastonville, PA 15336, (724) 348-2226 10 NoltOn Street, Derry, NJ 03038·2726 Charles B. Kelly _...... Grand High Priest Lt. Gen. Frank Lawyer ...... Deputy General Commanding . 09 Leech ve., altshurg. PA 15681, (724) 639-9039 454 West 18th, Idaho Falls, TO 83402 John E. COlt.:( ...... Grand Selllor Warden Maj. Gen. Donald Brooking ...... Ex ecutive Officer 906 Co~ewango . ve. , Warren, PA 16365-1415, (814) 723-1686 4 Dawson St., Dartmouth, NS B3A 3A7 Anhur R. lo)c:r.. ..,...... Grand Junior Warden Gen. Frank L. Markham ...... Adjutant General 1:!O Gmruhiew Road, State College, PA 1680 1, (8 14) 238-8547 Rt. I, Box 811, Mountain Home, 10 83647 Lean t:mml. ._...... Grand SClibe 1- G \l!nlOr Dr., Miftlin Part< , Reading, PA 1.9607-2815, (610) 777-5990 \1 )nanI 1. Emst ...... Grand Treasurer INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION LADIES AUXILIARY 1r5 County Line Road, RiegelsviUe, PA 18077-9774 PATRIARCHS MILITANT OyJe H. Barger ...... Grand Representative Lady Mary Lou Faries ...... Presl uent 70 1 Maple Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063 823 Red Keg CouIt, Midland. MY 48642·9454 Robat G. Hunzinger ...... Jr. Past Grand Patriarch Lady Marie R. Sommers ...... 1st Vice President R.D.#I ,Box 141,SugarGrove, PA 16350 4308 44th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824 Eugene Umbel ...... Grand Marshal Lady Roseann Turner...... '" 2nd Vice President 641 Bitner Road, Dunbar, PA 15431 P.O. Bo,,- 191 , Glenville, WV 26351 Gaylord Gardner ...... Grand Inside Sentinel Lady Wilma E. Schultz ...... Secretary 1102 Chestnut Street, Connellsville, PA 15425 P.O. Bo,,- 326, Plainview. MN 55964·0326 Hennan L. Schlott Sf...... Grand Outside Sentinel Lady Dorothy Jones ...... Treasurer 17 18 Holly Lane, Piusburgh, PA 15216 610 E. Park Ave., Tonkawa, OK 74653-5551 GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICE 1001 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057-4899 (7 17) 944·9873 FAX (717) 948·9608 CALENDAR OF EVENTS PATRIARCHS MILITANT OFFICERS DEPARTMENT COUNCIL 2000 Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Strausser ...... Department Commander MARCH 121 N. Cornwall Ave., Ventnor, NJ 08406-2212/609-822-9242 Friday. March 24 to Sunday. March 26, MiJdle Atlantic States, Conclave Brig. Gen. (R) Christian O. Haussler ...... Vice President 899 S. Kentucky Dr., Elizabethville, PA 17023/717-362-8578 APRIL Maj. Gen. (R) Maynard J. Ernst ...... Adjutant & Secretary Sunday. April 9. Session Meeting 2:30 p.m.. GJ'lIntville 85 County Line Rd., Riegel sville, PA 1.8077 / 610-749-2101 Saturday. April 29. Five County Rally Lt. Col. Richard L. Heffner ...... Quartermaster & Treasurer MAY 8 Third St., Dillsburg, PA 17019/717-432-4230 Saturday. May 6, Southeast Dinner Dance Col Arthur Moyer ...... Officers of the Guard Sunday, May 7, Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown 120 Grandview Rd., State College, PA I6~01 /814-238-8547 Sunuay. May 14, Session Meeting 2:30 p.m.. Grantville Friuay & Saturuay. May 19 & 20. All State Rally, Best Western, Carlisle JUNE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Satmuay. June 3. Grand Encampment Rally. Wall'en Sunuay. June II. Session Meeting 2:30 p.m., Grantville Lady Marcia LaVan ...... President JULY 25 15 Scrubgrass Rd., Jackson Center. PA 16133 Saturday. July 15. Reg. 3 Homes Meeting. Orchard Manor Lady Nancy Strausser ...... Lst Vice President Sunday, July 16. Middletown Home Day 121 N. Cornwall Ave. , Ventnor. NJ OR406 Saturday. July 22. "Fun Day" Picnic. Knoehel's Lady Myra F. Adam~ ...... 2nd Vice President Sunday. July 23. 3 County Picnic 1083 Shoemakersville Rd., Shoemakersville, PA 19555 Lady Mae l. Hauss ler ...... Secretary AUGUST 899 S. Kentucky Dr., Elizabcthviile, PA 17023 Saturday. August 5, Grand Patriarch. Herman Schlott. Jr.. Testimonial Best Lauy Laura Locke ...... Treasurer Western, Carlisle 964 N. Neshannock Road, Hermitage, PA 16148 SEPTEMBER Lau)' B ~vc rl y Bowers ...... Jr. Past President Saturday. September 9. Department Commanuer. Joseph Strausser Testi 1228 Edison Street, York. PA 17403 monial Saturday, September 23. President. Lee Etta Mansberry. Testimonial Ramada Inn, New Stanton INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OCTOBER REBEKAH ASSEMBLIES OFFICERS Saturday, October 14, P.M. - L.A.P.\-1. Rally Saturday. October 21, Granu Maslcr. Nevin Auams. Testimoni:tI. Grantville Sherralyn L. Robbins ...... President 14185 West 2nd Ave.. Golden, CO 80401 NOVEMBER Hazel Moore...... Vice President Saturday. Nnvemher II. Encampment Degree Rally. AltHa Louge Hall 1263 West Riverside Dr. , Perth·Andover, NB Canada. E7H 5G8 Satllruay. November IS, Four County Degree Rally Judith Rippecoc ...... Warden 7221 Hedge Ave., Sacramento. CA 95829-1005 2001 Janet Simmonds ...... Secretary 136 S. Gordon Drive, Winston Salem. NC 27104 SEPTEMBER Sharon Magden ...... Treasurer Saturday, September 22, Mary C. Leitzel. Testimonial Dinner 2008 Alder. McMinnville, OR 97128 4 THE PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOW February 2000
FROM THE DESK OF THE FROM YOUR SOVEREIGN GRAND MASTER GRAND SECRETARY TRAVELLING FOR 000 FELLOWSHIP ell, here we are into a brand new year, and it is certainly To All Units of Odd Fellowship. a splendid opportunity to really get our Order moving My Fraternal Brothers and Sisters through W once again. We have got off to a good start by Instituting out the World of Odd Fellowship: a new Odd Fellow Lodge in Tamaqua, and it should be a shot in the ur travels since The Sovereign arm for those who were present for this event. It really was Grand Lodge Sessions have taken impressive to see 23 mostly all young men to be interested enough Ous to Peoria, Illinois to attend the to become members of the Grand Fraternity. Western Hemisphere Drug Conference Everyone of us could take an active part in bringing in new on behalf of The Sovereign Grand Lodge members, especially the younger members who can carryon our and the Civic Alliance. We aliso tra v ·led work and our principles for years to come so that Odd Fellowship to Lansing, Michigan to honor Lady Mary does not die here in Pennsylvania nor anywhere else. Odd Fellow Lou Faires, President of the IALAPM and ship is a wondelful organization, doing so many benevolent things to Manchester, New Hampshire to honor not only for our own members, but, for all of those with whom we General David F. Lyons, General Commanding. may come in contact with. I attended successful Sessions in the Jurisdictions of Kentucky It really bothers me to see some of our Odd Fellow and Rebekah and Colorado with lARA President Sherrralyn L. Robbins and Lodges whose membership has dwindled to 5, 6, or 7 members, and Sessions in Indiana, Idaho, Arkansas and Oklahoma. who are more or less just sitting on there hands doing nothing about We enjoyed our travels and met with thousands ofour the situation. Where has the spirit and enthusiasm gone to? Also, members. We discussed present and future plans for when our Lodges do get younger people in to the Lodge, the older our Order in all these Jurisdictions. We have also been members do not want to at least try to help or advise them, nor do they busy with many telephone calls and letters, want to let the younger members try to put new ideas to work as they With the holiday season just behind us and with never done things like that before. Let' ., get with it as we definitely peace and harmony in our hearts, let us pause and give need to change our ways if we are going to prosper and survive. thanks to the Lord for our many blessings. Let us continue to remember our shut-ins as we celebrate the joys of the new year with family and friends. would like to express my thanks to all the Brothers and We are at the end of the 1999 mcmbership year. Did your Lodge Sisters for their Prayers and cards of Get Well wishes attain the 2% goal set by Brother Mac? Remember that for most I during my recovery from my injured ribs. It truly shows Lodges, one new member will secure the goal. It is not too late - the that our Order is one of Friendship, Love and Truth in one's future begins today. And while we are on a roll, the goal for 2000 time of need. is a 2% gain in membership. III Faith, Hope alld Charity, It is great to read that there are six new Units - but that is a long Herman L. Schlott, Jr. way from 448 (56 Jurisdictions times 8), the goal of one new Unit Grand Patriarch in each Branch of the Order in each Jurisdiction. New Units are a great way to gain new members and boost enthusiasm. Please note that Mozart Lodge #1 of Salzburg, Austria wiU be a dues paying IOOF OF PENNSYLVANIA Lodge. Also, Brothers Al1 Craig and Terry Barrett have assisted in VISUAL RESEARCH COMMI'TTEE the institution of Boriken Lodge #1 of San Juan, Puerto Rico. We have received funds for Turkey Earthquake Relief and the January 7, 2000 funds have been forwarded to the Baptist World Alliance. Funds Dear Sisters and Brothers, for Hurricane Floyd victims have been directed through the Red he Research being done on various Eye Problems and Cross, Salvation Army and directly to one Sister who lost her home. Diseases of the eyes, important Research may some day Funds also have been received for Cuban Relief. There seems to benefit you or someone close to you. T be some confusion with regards to the Odd Fellows Together tor Please be generous with your Donations to Visual Research. The Cuban Relief. While it was agreed that this group of Br~thers and advances being done today are very important to more than One Sisters be granted permission to solicit medicines and contribu Million Americans who may possibly be diagnosed with Vision tions through the IOOF News, the funds for Cuban Relief should be Problems this year. sent to The Sovereign Grand Lodge headquarters for deposit in tille This is the reason that your donation toward the support of this on Hunger and Disaster Fund earmarked for Cuban Rel,ief. The reason going Research in many ofthe Facilities is so vital, and with the vision for the funds going through the Hunger and Disaster Fund is that the cut backs ill Federal Funding your gift is needed more than ever. fund is already in place and it does not require a new tax identifi We, the Visual Research Committee of Pennsylvania hope that cation to be assigned - either by IRA or Revenue Canada. Anyone you may never need our help, but, we really need your help right now. who may have questions with regards to this matter should contact Every successful step we make in Vision Research today could Brother Terry at The Sovereign Grand Lodge headquarters in possibly benefit you or someone you love tomorrow. Winston-Salem. our own Special Fund to Also, do not forget possibly donating to Again may God's richest blessings now rest upon you and yours. help or assist our own members or someone of their families. The future is now .. . let us begin. Make all checks payable to the Grand Lodge or Rebekah Assem Yours in Peace and Harmony, bly, and be sure to mark your check as to what it is for. Conley Call Thank you very much for your continued and generous support. Sovereign Grand Master We wish for you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year. The Sovereign Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows Fraternally, Visual Research Committee February 2000 REBEKAH MAGAZINE 5
FROM YOUR I. A.R.A. PRESIDENT us to move forward. It is up to us, our choice - and we can do it! I see so many lights of hope - new Units of the Order beiuu A NEW CE TORY IS A T IME OF H OPE . . b Dear Sisters and Brothers, IOStituted every month, a few Lodges initiating five to ten new Greetililgs from colorful Colorado' members at a time, Lodges taking new initiatives to study the laws, ere, as in your own Jurisdiction, it is rules and regulations of the Order, individuals and Lodges striving a time of hope, a time of renewal, a to move up to the standards called for in our Code and so many H time to move forward into the 21st Units involved in activities that present a positive image to the Century. It is a time to examine and restore public, and statements of endorsement by people outside of our the foundation upon which our grcat Frater Order all give me great optimism about our future . nal Order was buill by leaming the true The future is ours! The future is now! Join with me in taking meanings and practicing the basic prin action to Carry the Torch and lay claim to the best of Odd ciples of Odd Fellowship. It is a time to Fellowship of today and tomorrow! restore the standards of excellence to our In Friendship and Love, Ritualistic Work, to again place protocol, Sherralyn L. Robbins, President respect and honor among our visible practices. International Association of Rebekah Assemblies In short, it is a time for each of us to again eam the rights and privileges of membership by bringing the very best from our past IOta the light of a new day and applying that "very best" as a ODD FELLOWS STEPPING OUT springboard inlo the 21st Century. 400-year-old secret society becoming less secret I am very optinllstic as we step through the doorway in unity to ALLENTOWN, PA. (AP) - For more than 400 years, the so many opportunities. Yes, it is true that we are not all that we !ndependent Order of Odd Fellows has been a Secret Society could be today. And- today -we are far from reaching IOtended to serve mankind and forge friendships among members. f.1 the potential that is inherent in a Fraternal Order that The group has secret passwords, mysterious symbols and customs ~, . is dedicated to improving and elevating the character and until recently kept its humanitarian works out of the public eye. of mankind. But the men's Organization - which also has a Branch for women But, my Sisters and Brothers, we can get there! - is pulling back its cloak of secrecy and advertising its message The answer is very simple. We must individually through leaflets, newsletters and a website. The group even is and in unison choose to reach the full potential of openly recruiting for new members. our Order, select the course(s) of action that will get "Right now, most people don't know who are and what we do. But us there and make the personal commitment to this is a wonderful and very worthwhile Organization," said Nevin carry through with those actions. Stating the an ' .. Adams, the State's highest-ranking member of the Odd Fellows. , swer is simple, .but applying that answer is the Also known as the Three Link Fraternity, the Odd Fellows began greatest opportunity that we have before us. !f9J in the 1600s in England and now have more than 400,000 members . It takes commitment - a personal soul-reaching in 18 Countries. In Pennsylvania, there are dozens of Odd Fellows commitment by a larger number of our members in order to gain Lodges including the Tamaqua Lodge, which once had more than from this opportunity. We all say that we "need to _____." Then 900 members making it the largest in the State. we go on about our other business with nothing being done about The Odd Fellows started as a laborers' support group with mem our "need to." bers promising to "Visit the Sick, Relieve the Distressed, Bury the In applying the answer we must do more than give lip service to Dead, and Educate the Orphan," according to the group's mission. At our needs. We must commit to an immediate plan of action to one time, the promise to Bury the Dead was carried out literally, and satisfy each need when it is first recognized. Action is essential for many Odd Fellows' Cemeteries remain around the United States. The name came from the apparently unusual mission of the group. he following is a list of donations to the Arthritis Com "People thought that people organizing a Fraternity for the mittee Fund 8/1/99-12/31/99. T purpose of helping each other out was pretty odd," said Charles Walker Lodge #306 $4,000.00 B~ley, a Past Grand Master and member of the Lodge in New Lady Paoli Reb. Lodge # 136 27 .00 RlOggold. "There weren't too many groups out there with purely Richard Heffner 20.00 humanitarian goals." W.W. Reber 20.00 The Odd Fellows have begun pumping up public relations in the Robert Raffensberger 15.00 past year, including starting websites for dozens of Lodges across Dist. #4 Installation Team 50.00 the Country and a recruiting drive. Marcia LaVan 20.00 "Some of the members will wonder what I was thinking to have John & Rita KunkJeman 100.00 told the newspaper even this much about what was once secret" Enteltainment Group Mt. Zion #74 100.00 Bailey said. "But, there's really no reason to hide this wonderf:11 Total donations $4,352.00 Organization, and the truth is, these days people are more afraid of We the Committee thank you for your donations and Secret Societies than ever." continued support. Adams noted that the mystery is part of the Odd Fellows' Total donations made 7/1/99 through 12/31/99, $4,522.00 heritage. again we the Committee thank you. "We still have passwords, we have our signs and symbols, and I Total donations made last year 7/l /98 through 12/31/98, hope that those things never change," Adams said. "It is nice to keep $9,981.50, we are $5,629.50 behind last year. up the tradition." Arthritis Committee The independent Order of Odd Fellows can be accessed at www.ioof.org or www.ioof.n!. "VISION 2000·· on MAY 6,2000
VISIT
THE WILMER EYE INSTITUTE of JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Baltimore
VISITWILMER EYE INSTITuTE VISIT WILDEY MONUMENT Join Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from all Another highlight of the tour will be a across North America on May 6, 2000. Visit visit to the monument erected as a tribute the nation's No. 1 Eye Institute at Johns to Thomas Wildey, founder of Odd Fellowship Hopkins University, the Thomas Wildey Monu in North America. Learn how the principles ment and other points of interest in the of our Order paralJel those of the renown Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.
MEET ODD FELWWS PROFESSOR REGISTER NOW This visit will give you an opportunity Ifyou would like to participate in to meet and hear from your Odd Fellows the "Vision 2000" tour, please filJ out the Professor of Ophthalmology, Dr. W. Richard registration form below by March 15. In Green. order for Johns Hopkins to accommodate the large number, an accurate advance co'ont is LEARN ABOUT LATEST EYE RESEARCH mandatory. Advance bus arrangements also You also will hear about the latest require an accurate count of those wishing . breakthroughs in eye research and treatment. to join the bus tour from the hotel.
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Title Unit Roundtrip Transportation from Hyatt: Regency-a-t:---::c:-ry-s-t:-a.....l-C=~.,.."t,...y-- - to Johns Hopkins, Wildey Monument and other historic points of interest: $25 (U.S. Funds) [ }. Registration Fee (for those not taking chartered bus from hotel) $ 5 (U.S. Funds) [ } TOTAL amount enclosed: $ Checks should be made -pa-y-a~b'le to Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Visual Research foundation and mailed by March 15, 2000 to: . Geraaine Switzer 2400 S. 76th st. Lincoln, HE 68506 February 2000 REBEKAH MAGAZINE 7
PANORAMA OF PENNSYLVANIA PAST-PRESENT-FUTURE
To all members of all units ofthe Illdepelldent Order BANQUET RESERVATIONS of Odd Fellows: The banquet will be a choice of Grilled Chicken Cha,rdonnay or Sli-ced Pennsylvania welcomes you to the 43rd Annual Middle Atlantic States Top Sirloin with fresh fruit cup, tossed salad, roasted small red potatoes, Conclave to the hosted by the Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania on March 24-26, vegetable medley, roll, butter, tea or coffee, and black forest cake. The cost 2000. The Pennsylvania Conclave will be held at the Eden Resort, Lancaster, is $25.00 per person. There will be 10 persons per table. If you will be PA. traveling with several persons, please list the persons whom you wish to have seated at your table when making your reservations. There are three HOTEL restaurants in the Eden Resort for your Friday evening, Saturday morning A special rate of $74.00 (plus tax) per double room, with $10.00 per person and afternoon, and Sunday morning dining. A buffet will be served for for each extra person has been alTanged. Reservations should be made directly Saturday lunch and Sunday breakfast. The costs will be from $6.00 to with the hotel by calling (7 [7) 569-6444 or (800) 528- [234. Be sure to state $9.00. that you are with the Middle Atlantic States Conclave, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. February 23, 2000 is the final date to receive the above special DRILL AND SKIT REGISTRATION rates. A form is attached for your convenience to register your drill or skit team. All drills and skits must be kept to a [0 minute maximum. Registra REGISTRA TION tion must be returned to Maynard Ernst no later than March [,2000. PI1zes Pre-registration will be $2.00 and registration at the Conclave will be will be awarded to all participants. $3.00. All persons registering prior to February 1,2000 will be included in the Booster List in our special "2000" souvenir program. Deadline is SCHEDULE OF IMPORTANT EVENTS February 1,2000 for ads! Friday, March 24, 2000 SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOKS 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m Registration Please be sure to have your personal ad placed in this special year 7:30 p.m. Presentation of the Flags by heads of the order. AJI Jurisdic "2000" program book. Ad costs as follows: tions are reminded to bring their flags and stands, Willis Robinson will be Full Page with picture $40,00 in charge of flag presentations line up will be at 7:00 p.m. Full Page no picture $35.00 8:00 p.m. FUN NIGHT - You mu st join us for an evening of enjoyable Half Page $25.00 entertainment. Quarter Page $ [5.00 9:00'p-,m, to 12:00 p,m. Hospitality Room opened. After you have been Eighth Page $10.00 thoroughly entertained, join us in our Hospitality Room for some light refreshments. Badges will be required for admittance!
REGISTRATION FOR SKITS, DRJLL TEAMS Saturday, March 25, 2000 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration Group ______Drill kit _ ___ 9:00 a,m, to ?? Middle Atlantic States Conclave Meeting, Everyone is Leader Telephone ( ) ____ _ welcome to attend. Address ______11 :00 a.m. to 12:30 p,m. Practice for Drill and Skit teams. Times will be set by Maynard Ernst. Return thi s form to Maynard Ernst, 85 Country Line Road. RigelsvilIe, PA 1:00 p,m. to?? Presentation of Drills and Skits by the Jurisdictions of 18077 -9774 no later than March I, 2000. the Middle Atlantic States Conclave, REGISTRATION FOR CONCLAVE 4:00 p,m. to 5:00 p,m. Hospitality Room opened, Badges will be required for admittance! Namc ______Jurisdiction ______6:00 p.m. Doors open for the Banquet room seating Address ______Telephone ( 6: [5 p.m, Head table will be seated Rcmittance $2.00 per person $ ______6:30 p.m, Banquet will be served and entertainment will follow 9:00 to J2:00 p.m. Hospitality Room opened. Badges will be required Return this form to Nevin Adams, 1083 Shoemake rsville Road, Shoemakersville, PA 19555 for admittance I
REGISTRA TION FOR BANQUET Name ______BECKY'S BACKYARD I . To save time: Peel a bag of onions, chop them in the food Remittance '25.00 per person $ ______processor and freeze in freezer bags in the amounts Return this form to Dotty Derr, 10 1 E. Lincoln Avenue #1 , Litill., PA 17543. called for in your favorite recipes. No latcr than March 1, 2000. 2. For a moist cake. put a pan of water in the oven while the ADVERTISEME.'1TS FOR "2000" SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOK cake is baking. The heat does not rob the cake of moisture this way. __Full page with picture $40.00 __Quruter page S15,00 __Full page with no picure $35,00 _ _ Eighth page $10.00 3. For a squeaky hinge on a cabinet or door, put a dab of __Half page $25.00 __Booster Name for dishwashing liquid on it. It works as well as lubricating Non-Registrant S 1.00 oil and smells better. Return thi s fOlm to Robert Love, 2815 Kathy Street, Library, PA 15129. Please attach a copy of the desired ad with the appropriate fees enclosed, no 4. When painting around windows, cut strips of newspa later than February I, 2000. per. dip them in water and stick them to windows. When All payments for registration, banquet, and program booklet, should be the painting is complete, peel off-they leave no residue. madepayable to the PA Conclave Committee. 8 THE PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOW February 2000
29TH UNIFIED SESSION COMMITTEE To all Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodges, Encampments, Cantons PA 17028. All room reservations must be made with the Holiday and Auxiliaries of Pennsylvania Inn. Greetings: REGISTRATION - Pre-registration is $l.00. Send all registra he 29th Unified Session of all Branches of our Order in tions to Myra Adams, 1083 Shoemakersville Rd., Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania will be held at the Holiday Inn, Grantville, Pa. 19555, by June 10, 2000. Registration at the Session wm be TPa., the week of June 17th through June 23,2000. $2.00. ROOM RESERVATION - Reservations must be made directly BANQUET - The Banquet for all Branches will be held on with the Hotel. The room rate is $73.00-Single-Double-triple or Sunday, June 18,2000 at 6:30 P.M. There will be a choice ofRoast quad, plus tax. Telephone (717) 469-1554 or 469-066l. Deadline Turkey or Roast Beef. Reservations with remittance and choice of for Rooms is June 2,2000, Holiday Inn, Exit 28,1-81, Grantville, E ntree to be sent to Dotty Derr, 101 East Lincoln Ave., Lititz, PA 17543. Deadline will be June 15,2000. PROGRAM BOOK - Please print or lype all Ads and Booster DONATIONS Names. Send with remittance to Bonny M orningstar, RD # [, Box 184, AI, James Creek, Pa. 16657. Deadline is May 16,2000. Visual Research Full Page with Picture $35.00 December 1999 FuJiI Page no Picture 30.00 2 Unified $100.00 Half Page 10.00 74 Russell Benner 5.00 Quarter Page 10.00
Gerald Bortner 5.00 Booster Names (no titl > ) 1.00 Stewart Brenneman 10.00 RAFFLE TICKETS - Raffle ticket ar a ailable from Joseph William Clements 10.00 M. Strausser, 121 N. Cornwall ye.. Ventn r, NJ 08406-2212 or William Combe 5.00 call (609) 822-9242. Richard Detter 5.00 SPECIAL DINNERS - n. group de iriugBreakfast, Lunch, or Charles Fleegle 5.00 Dinner arrangement. should contact Jane Dotterer. 2900 Dotterer Carroll Goodling 5.00 Rd., Gilbertsville, PA 19525. pI;or [0 lay 16. _000 so that menus Robert Gotwalt 5.00 can be obtained and arrangem n made. Nelson Groce 5.00 FLOWERS - Anyone wishing to rder morial Flowers or any Gerald Holtzinger 5.00 flowers for the Session should nra (Ri hard . Heffner, 8 Third Palmer Jacobs 5.00 St., Dillsburg, PA 17019, or call 717) ·B2-42 O. Kenneth Kornbau 5.00 FUN NIGHT - The Committee i- planning a Fun Nite, details William McElwain 5.00 will be in the next letter. Fun Nile \\;11 be June 17, 2000 at about 6:00 Robert Raffensberger 5.00 P.M. PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS P YABLE TO UNIFIED Dale Stinger 5.00 SESSION COMMITTEE. D. Walter Smith 5.00 If anyone has a problem wallin... I your room reservations in Donald Spangler 5.00 early. The Hotel will try to put y u 1 er to the Session Meetings. Richard Stouch 5.00 All Pre-Session Meetings at Holid _ Inn , on Sundays at 2:30 on Larry Stover 5.00 April 9, May 14, June II . Robert Stover 5.00 Fralernally, Lorine Strickler 5.00 Robert L. Derr, Chairman Eugene Wakefield 5.00 B ,my fom ingstar, Co-Chainnan Ray Zeigler 5.00 Richard Zeigler 5.00 74 Mt. Zion 300.00 LaMar Dockey 10.00 SISTE'RS AND BROTHERS 306 Walker 300.00 n 2000, YOUR State Arthriti Committee has begun a new 845.00 special project requested b and directed to The Western Arthritis Foundation I Pennsylvania Chapter. December 1999 People with Arthritis Can Exerci e 2 Unified $ 100.00 As the name implies, the foundati n ' m tivating those suffer ing with Arthritis to exercise. The program is geared to older adults PA Educational Fund Endowment in high-rise type living situations that wouJd fi nd exercise difficult December 1999 due to their living situation and having Arthritis. We are pleased to 2 Unified $ 100.00 assist the Western Chapter in their endeavor and hope that we can depend on your support. Rose Parade So the Odd Fellow's and Rebekah' an keep an accurate record December 1999 of donations, The Pennsylvania Jurisdictional Arthritis Committee 74 Mount Zion $ 300.00 is asking you to: Please make checks payable to: THE ARTHRITIS COMMIT UN Pilgrimage General TEE December 1999 Send your donation to: Nevin Adams 282 Lansdowne $ 500.00 1083 Shoemakersville Road Shoemakersville, PA 19555 FebIUary 2000 R E B EKA H MAGAZ I NE 9
MEMBIERSHIP
Up-date MAVIS PAULL A CommunIcatIon of The SGL/IARA MembershIp CommIttee Editor
DECEMBER 1999 Volume 10 Issue 5
Lighting The Way To The New Millennium
Everyone who isn't absorbed with the Y2K is making plans to mark the arrival of the 2nd Millennium; and I believe it is only right that we as an Order should do the same. It is with this thought in mind that I suggest the following: In keeping with the aims, objects, and principles of our Order why not have a candle lighting ceremony carried out simultaneously in every community in which we have lodges? Civic and other officials, community leaders, clergy, educators, medical and nursing people, everyone in the commu nity could be invited to participate. Another way to do it is to have the school children place the candles in a central location, invite the Mayor and Council, and others to participate - proclamation from the Mayor, etc., a prayer for future Peace and human development by a -local Clergy representative. School choir to lead the singing of National Anthems ~ inspirational songs, and THE LODGES (Brother and Sister) to supply the candles or tapers. Because we are Odd Fellows, we can hold this event any time in January, 2000, or at the earliest possible time to January 26, the date on which the fust meeting was held. Imagine the publicity that can be derived from this simple, inexpensive plan, especially when the Grand Master or Noble Grand, or whoever announces that this ceremony is being repeated in nearly 5000 communities throughout North America, Europe and Australasia. Won't you join your brothers and sisters throughout the World in the Odd Fellow - Rebekah "Lights for Peace" Ceremony? Send in a report on your activities to receive a "Lights For Peace" certificate, to Mavis Paull, SGL Office. For further assistance contact the Public Relations and Promotions Department at Interna tional headquarters in Winston-Salem. 10 THE PENNSYLVA NI A ODD FELLOW February 2000
Because You are A out The Environment Needing Your The Living Legacy Program Is Working Cards & Prayers The following report from Global Relief for those who cannot plant a tree personally Past lARA President, Lucille Mulligan and those who have used this program for memorials and gifts. of California recuperating at home from Thanks to you, our Global ReLeaf campaign had it's most successful year ever. In heart surgery. 1999 we planted nearly 3 mi Ilion trees, twice as many as last year and more than any year Past lARA President, Jennie Sue in our history. Pearson, recuperati ng at home from back As you know we don't plant Global ReLeaftreesjustanywhere. Every project solves surgery. Remember all your Brothers a specific ecosystem restoration or wildlife habitat problem, besides making America and Sis ters who are i II or in need d uri ng greener and our air and water cleaner. Among the 50 projects completed in 1999: this giving time of year! • In New Mexico, American Forests planted 480,000 Ponderosa pine and Douglas Fir seedlings torepairthe damage done by a 1996 wildfire that burned more than 4,200 acres on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation, destroying all vegetation; Jan Says ... • In Illinois, American Forests planted nearly 240,000 native bottomland oaks, I.A.R.A. Prcsidents humming bird hickory, cypress, and tupelo in the Cache River vaHey, where timbering, draining suncatchers and candle and humming projects, and farmland clearing have caused forest fragmentation, erosion, and poHution bird pins are available at $3.00 each Also that put 100 species on the endangered species list; • In Washington, D.C., American Forests reforested nearly 1.5 acres of red maple, a few of last years Angel Sun Catchers sweetgum, sycamore, silver maple, and other trees at a former landfill on the Anacostia still available at $3.00. They make nice River. This highly-publicized event helped public.ize our "million tree" Global ReLeaf officer's gifts I project for the Chesapeake Bay watershed; Don't forg l the 1999 Christmas Or • In Washington state, American Forests is helping reclaim 13 miles of abandoned naments ar' ailable for $11.00. The spe and highly erodible logging roads with 25,000 spruce and fir. It's a pilot project that we cial continues gi ing all 1\ ornaments can expand to stop erosion on thousands of acres of forests. from 1992- 1 99 for a speci;.!1 price of • A special effort being made in Russia that will help plant 100,000 pine trees to help $45.00. save the endangered Siberian Tiger - only 400 of which remain. Rememberth 3 boo s ofceremonies available when you need a pecial Good Arthritis Check Pre~~nt~rt of The Order program. Thcy are $4.00 each or all I riO. nice gi tt for your At the national meeting of the Arthri their area so they can initiate contact with lodge to be "-ept,t,.ith the sccretaries books. tis Foundation in San Antonio, Texas, Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges through All the a ve can be ordered from Barbara Corfield, Chairman of the Odd out the country. Sister Jan at 1- 00-766-1838 . Fellows and Rebekahs Arthritis Advisory Board and Sherry In Robbins, Presidentof the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies, presented tothe Foundation a - er GerriIS 0 . " check in the amount of $413,006.86. The ceremonial check presented at the Chapter Lots of items for officers gifts available. A wards Banquet represented the total Bolo Ties in4 colors: Winter caps in red, white and bl ue: emblematic mouse pads, mount reported at the recent SGUIARA license plate holders, red and pink luggage tags. sessions in Seattle. Remember the beautiful Past Grand and Past Noble Grand Certificates ready to In addition to the check presentation, frame. Chairman Corfield was asked by the Foun The books with the Odd Fellow Odes and the Rebe ':1h Od are avai1lable with dation to make a presentation at a seminar/ or without music. workshop held for convention attendees. Did you order your Past Noble Grand and Past Grand Je cl - for presentation at The workshop title was "How to Work installation. with Clubs and Organizations". She pre Does your lodge have a copy of the Dinner Installation? Th e are proving very sented an overview of the organization, popular with the membership. their relationship with the arthritis pro Many groups are wearing different color ribbons representing special projects. gram both in the U.S. and Canada, as well We have the SGM's TORCH PINS representing Odd Fellowship, are you wearing as suggestions how to contact and work one? with the various lodges in their fund rais All the above can qe ordered from your jurisdictional secretaries. ing activities. The response to the seminar Gerri thanks all those sending her cards and being patient due to her broken arm was very positive and as a result, many of which is healing nicely but she finds a real nuisance at this busy time of year. the chapter representatives present have asked for names and addresses of lodges in Febrmuy 2000 REBEKAH MAGAZ INE 11
IN DEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
"A I'ROGRAM OF THE SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REaEKAH ASSEMBUES TO OBTAIN MEMBERSHII' GAINS IN ALL UNITS OF ALL BRANCHES OF THE FAMILY OF ODD fELLOWSHII'''
To every Brother and Sister: Greetings:
It's Holiday Time! This is the time of year when our spirits are uplifted with happiness through our acts of giving, of sharing, of bringing joy into the lives of others. This is the time of year when families draw closer together, emotionally and physically, sharing memories of past celebrations, renewing family traditions, and perhaps establishing what may become new traditions as they celebrate the meanings underlying the various holidays that will occur over the next month or so. What better way to celebrate the last holiday season of this century - to establish a new tradition for the future - than by giving the gift ofmembership inour great Order? The cost will probably be less than what you might spend for a material "thing" from the store, and think of the tremendous, life-long benefits that will accompany such a meaningful gift! Your gift may be the Golden Key to open the door ofopportunity to a far greater life for someone you know and care about. Enabling a person to live a life cradled in the enduring principles ofour Order would be among the most valued treasures of that person's lifetime. Gi ve the gift of Odd Fellowship! I read an interesting article in our local newspaper this morning. It talked of a program about "adopting" an elderly or disabled adult for one or more of the holidays this season. Individuals, families. or lodges participating in this program obtain the name and wish list of an adult who otherwise may not benefit from another person's act of giving, sharing, or bringing joy into their lives. Items on the wish list of these adults include grocery store gift certificates, clothing, household items, pet supplies, cosmetics. and toiletry items. As I read this article I thought ofso many ofour older members who live alone, some ofthem without families or with families who are unable to share this season with them. I realized that we all have a great opportunity to show these Brothers and Sisters the sincerity of our love by "adopting" them in the manner described in the article. What a wonderful way to CARRY THE TORCH of Odd Fellowship I My Brothers and Sisters, for myself, and on behalf of Sister Mavis Paull and your SGL-IARA Membership 200 I Committee. I wish you the best as you celebrate the religious or cultural holiday that may be important in your life. May your dearest hopes and dreams be realized this holiday season, and may the coming year exceed all of your expectations for a brighter tomorrow! Please remember, THE FUTURE IS NOW! Keep it safe, keep it strong, and keep it growing. That is a gift that you can give to all of us. Give the gift of Odd Fellowship. Today is the Day. LET US BEGIN!
Sincerely in F. L. & T.
Rob Robbins
Membership Totals As Of December 1, 1999 Alabama ...... 18 Indiana ...... 78 Nevada ...... 23 South Dakota ...... 21 Alberta ...... 46 Iowa ...... 55 New Hampshire ...... 36 Tennessee .. .. ~ 9 Arizona ...... 17 Kansas...... 43 New Jersey ...... 30 Texas .. .147 Arkansas ...... 20 Kentucky ...... 35 New Mexico ...... 38 Utah ...... 12 Atlantic Prov...... 58 Louisiana ...... 4 New York ...... 88 Vermont...... ~ B.C...... 18 Maine ...... 36 North Carolina ...... 72 Virginia ...... 67 California ...... 118 Manitoba ...... 6 North Dakola ...... 13 Washington...... 121 Colorado ... 59 Maryland ...... 20 Ohio ...... 77 West Virginia ...... 108 Connecticut .... 29 Massachusetts ...... 40 Oklahoma ...... 33 Wisconsin ...... 2.'i Delaware ...... 32 Mexico ...... Ontario ...... 148 Wyoming ...... 67 Dis. of Col...... 16 Michigan ...... 122 Oregon...... 163 Chile ...... 1 Florida .... 30 Minnesota ...... 10 Pennsylvania ...... 30 Puerto Rico ...... 19 Georgia .... 38 Mississippi .. 17 Quebec ...... 8 TOTAL...... 2.790 Hawaii .... 35 Missouri ...... 107 Rhode Island ...... 35 Idaho ...... 49 Montana ...... 21 Saskatchewan ...... 4 Illinois ...... 147 Nebraska ...... 33 South Carolina ...... 5 12 THE PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOW February 2000
Ne / ~'" -II Cha lenge!
Every member w ill carry the light of Friends h ip, Love and Truth, Peace and Harmony to all prospective members of our Order.
Every member of the Independe nt Ord e r of Odd Fellows World Wide w ill work to attract new m embers and be in Peace and H armony with our p resent mem bership.
Every member w ill begin today, that we might change the world by promoting, sharing and living the teachings of our Ord er.
Every member will join our team today by carrying the Torch of Odd Fellowship into the 21 st Century.
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MONTHL V TOTAL MT. ZION LODGE #74 (as of December 1, 1999) t. Zion Lodge #74 of York, held their Annual Christmas Party December 10, .Jurisdiction Total Jurisdiction Total 1999. AB 46 M MT 2 1 The children really enjoyed the surprise visit from Santa Claus. Gifts were given AL 18 NC 72 to every child. Everyone enjoyed the delicious refreshments . We all joined in to AR 20 ND 13 play Bingo. Prizes were canned food, cereal, etc. AT 58 NE 33 A good ti me was had by all and to all of you. may God Bless You in the New A2 17 NH 36 Year. Be 18 NJ 30 CA 118 NM 38 CH 1 NV 23 CO 59 NY 88 CT 29 OH 77 DC 16 OK 33 DE 32 ON 148 FL 30 OR 163 GA 38 PA 30 Hl 35 PQ 8 IA 55 PR 19 ill 49 RI 35 IT... 147 SC 5 IN 78 SD 21 KS 43 SK 4 KY 35 TN 39 LA 4 TX 147 MA 40 UT 12 MB 6 VA 67 MD 20 VT 3 ME 36 WA 121 MI 122 WI 25 MN 10 WV 108 MO 107 WY 67 MS 17 TOTAL 2,790 February 2000 REBEKAH MAGAZINE 13
ODD FELLOWS HOME - MIDDLETOWN
ecember was an exciting and busy month for Residents at The Home was filled with families, visitors, and volunteers. Tile The Odd Fellows Home. They decorated their Christmas Home was joyful and bright. We hope the New Year will continue D tree, stuffed envelopes for The Home's Annual Donation to be cheerful. Happy Holidays! Drive, and were entertained by various groups. Open Door Bible Church inspired Residents at their monthly Hymn Sing and Seven Sorrows 3rd Grade sang Christmas Carols. The Residents sang right along!
Open Door Bible Church inspires residents.
Seven Sorrows 3rd Grade sings Christmas Carols.
HOPKINS LODGE #87
December 11, 1999 Grand Lodge of Penna, LO.O.P' 1001 West Harrisburg Pike Middletown, P A 17057-4899 Dear Brother Robinson: he picture below was taken on October 28, 1999 at the installation of our officers for the next year. Brotber Joseph T Strausser and his staff did the installing. Ifyou have space in the Pennsylvania Odd Fellows Magazine for us, we would appreciate letting the other Lodges know we are gaining new members every month. Thank you. Fraternally, Richard H. Winslow, Jr. Residents help stuff envelopes for the Home's Secretary annual donation drive.
Left to right: standing - N.G. Joseph Korz, Installing Officer; Horace Walker, IG; Gustav Kaechelin, LSNG; Walter Guy James, VGRS; Ellis Comfort, Trustee; Arthur Grimes, VG. Seated - Richard H. Winslow, Jr., Secretary. Residents decorate at their tree trimming party! 14 THE PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOW February 2000
FIVE COUNTRY RALLY COMMITTEE TRI-STATE RALLY To all Odd-Fellows and Rebekahs To the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Greetings and Ohio: OU are invited to join us at the Five County Rally on Dear Members: Saturday, April 29, 2000, at the Holiday Inn and Best -his letter is to let all of you know the plans of the Committee Y Western [nn in Indiana, PA. for our next Tri-State Rally. This Year's Rally will be held Room Reservations must be made with the Holiday Inn, 1395 Tat the Ramada Inn, 1170 West Chestnut Street, Washington, Wayne Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701, phone 724-463-3561 by PA. The phone number is 724-225-9750. The cost of the room will March 31,2000. Rate will be $74.00 plus tax, and you must letthem be $62.00 plus tax for up to four in a room. Make sure you tell them know you are with the Odd-Fellows and Rebekahs. you are with the Odd Fellows to get this rate. Cut-off date is March All Degrees will be gain at 12:30 P.M. sharp. 24,2000. Registration Fee will be $1.00 The Odd Fellows will confer their Degree at 9:00 A.M. and the 'Program Book: Please print or type all ads and booster names. Rebekah Degree wiU be conferred at 1 :00 P.M. The rally will be Send with remittance made out to "FIVE COUNTY RALLY held on Saturday, April 15,2000. COMMITTEE," and send to Fred M. See, 18 E. First Ave., Latrobe, The Banquet will be held on Saturday evening, We have a choice PA 15650 no later than April 1,2000. Rates for ads are as follows: of two entrees. They will be Stuffed Pork Chops or Stuffed Chicken Full Page with picture $35.00 Breast. The cost will be $18.00. Reservations to be made with Clyde Full Page $25.00 Barger, 701 Maple Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063. Cut-off date Half Page $15.00 for reservations will be April 3, 2000. Quarter Page $10.00 Our Program Booklet is a way to defray the cost of the Rally. This Eighth Page $5.00 year we will have another one. The cost of the ads are as follows: Booster names (no titles) $1.00 Full Page $20.00, 112 Page $10.00, U4 Page $5.00, and Booster Names $1 .00. Ifyou should want a photo in your ad, that will be an Banquet: Swiss Steak, served at the Holiday Inn at 6:30 P.M. additional $5.00. All ads should be sent to Robert Love, 2815 Kathy Tickets for the Banquet will be $16.00 with reservations being Street, Library, PA 15129. Deadline for the ads will be March 10, sent to Charles B. Kelly, 509 Leech Avenue, Saltsburg, PA 15681 2000. 8906. Seating will be eight to a table, so if you want to be seated with Please make all checks payable to the Tri-State Rally Committee. anyone special please order all tickets at one time. Special dinners Please come and help us makc this one of the best Rally Days that may be requested through the Committee. Entertainment will we have ever had to date. Bring your Candidates and your Friends follow dinner. Deadline for Banquet tickets will be April 17,2000. and your Spouses and enjoy a weekend of Odd Fellowship with us. We are looking forward to see you on April 29, 2000 at Indiana. A Rally is only as good as those who participate. [rene Kelly Fraternally yours, Howard Brewer Rubert 1. Love, PGM, Chairman Publicity Committee Elaine Weekley, PP, Secretary
NOTHING ODD ABOUT LODGE'S NEWEST FELLOWS
n Dec. 6 the Sandy Lake Lodge #573 of the Independent refreshments. Thirty-plus members, including20 from the Edinboro Order of Odd Fellows initiated six new members into their and other area Lodges, attended the meeting. One guest member for Oinitial Degree. This is the first of four Degrees that the the evening was George HotstetteTfrom the Sharon Lodge. Hotsteller members can attain. The Sandy Lake Lodge currently has over 40 is 95 years old and recently cdebrated 75 years as a member of Odd members. The new members, Frank Speigel, George Wilson, Fellows. David McCartney, Monte DeFrances, Ronald Carkin and Val The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a Fraternal Organiza Miller, were initiated by members of the Edinboro Lodge #5 10 who tion originally started in England in the 17th century. The group had come here for this purpose. was started in North American in 1819 in Baltimore, Md., and has The event included a meeting, initiation of new members and becn performing charitable wor\Q; ever since. The organization is one of the large t contributor to the Eye Ban k, thc John Hopkin.s Institute and the Arthri ti s Foundatiun. Memhers of the IOOF follow the motto, "Friendship, Love and Truth." The objective of the IOOF is 'To improve and elevate the character of man. '" The organization is not a Religious or Political group but does requiJ'e a belief in a Supreme Being and loyalty to Coun try. Their valedicti on expresses these ideas as well as their duty to help others. The IOOF has groups for all members of the family. The men belong to the Odd Fellows Hodgepodge Lodges Lodge. The women's Lodge is called the Members of Sandy Lake Lodge #573, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Rebekahs. The Junior Lodge is for boys age members of the Edinboro Lodge #510 and other area lodges met at Sandy Lake 10-2 J and the Theta Rho Clubs are for girls 10 Lodge Dec. 6 to initiate six new members. 21. February 2000 REBEKAH MAGAZINE 15
TAMAQUA ODD FELLOWS LODGE REVIVED
By David Carroll, Staff Wliter ([email protected]) New members wore regalia which featured crown-like headwear, AMAQUA - An event happened here over the weekend that symbolizing the "ancient" roots of the Order and chains with used to be quite common but has not occurred for 75 years: medallions representing Officers' Titles. T An Odd Fellows Lodge was reinstituted. Nevin W. Adams, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge ofPennsyl In a now unusual ceremony, Harmony Lodge 86, Independent vania, helped to organize the Institution Ceremonies. Order of Odd Fellows, originally chartered in Tamaqua on Oct. 21, "You are part of the greatest Fraternity in the world. Tamaqua is 1843, was re-established. the first new Lodge in over 75 years. It can be done. We tell More than 100 people attended Saturday's Ceremony in ourselves to set to work and do the work. Let the Community know Tamaqua's Community Center that relaunched a new Chapter of a what we stand for and ask them to join," Adams said. Fraternal Organization with a noble motto: Friendship, Love and Also introduced were representatives from Odd Fellow Lodges Truth. across Pennsylvania, including Hazleton, Boyertown, Birdsboro, These sentiments were apparent at the Ceremony, which drew Philadelphia, Allentown, Bethlehem and Connelsville. Currently, Odd Fellows from across Pennsylvania to witness the first creation there are 140 Lodges in the state, a significant drop from pre of a Lodge in most of their lifetimes. Depression 1,200. It also marked the first time the Organization, historically known Also introduced was Laura M. Bailey of Hester Rebekah Lodge for its secrecy, allowed the public to witness the creation ofa Lodge. 29, the Odd Fellow Sister Lodge of which women are members. Originally they were caned the "Ancient Order of Bucks," "I wish the lodge lots of luck," Mayor Richard M. Hadesty told changing their name in 1812. The first U.S. Chapter was founded the gathering "Tamaqua is on the move." in Baltimore seven ycars later. Although they are considered a Social Organization, they are exhorted to "Visit the Sick and Bury the Dead" and perform other good works. Tamaqua's Lodge was Chartered in 1843, with 10 members signing on, and it thrived for almost a century. One of its major achievements was the creation of the Borough's Odd Fellows Cemetery in 1864, which today has grown to 37 acres and is the resting place of nearly 15,000 people. However, the Depression of the 1930s and the decline of th e Anthracite Industry sapped the Lodge from its 900-member peak. Nonetheless, in 1943 it still had 670 members, making it the second-largest in the State. By October 1987, its rolls were down to 95 and the members voted to merge with East Brunswick Lodge 802, New Ringgold, which is still in existence and had representatives at the Ceremony. Schuylkill County once had 37 Chapters, including three in Pottsville alone. Today, there are three in addition to Tamaqua's: at Charles W. Bailey participates in Pine Grove, Saint Clair and Shenandoah. the Charter Ceremony at the In Tamaqua, according to Charles H. Bailey, former Lodge Tamaqua Community Center. members wanted to restart this Chapter to give people things to do. "At one time this was the social highlight of Tamaqua," he observed today. There are now 23 Charter Members, and the group plans again to become a center of social activity in Tamaqua, to sponsor Pa rades, Dances. Plays and other activities. The new Odd Fellows headquarters will be in the chapel of Tamaqua's Odd Fellow's Cemetery on West Broad Street. At Saturday 's Ceremony, Bailey was in stalled as Noble Grand, the equivalent of Club President; John H. Schickram, Vice Grand; Eric S. Zizelmann, Secretary, and Eugene T. Friendly, Treasurer. The Installation of Officers was a colorful spectacle. Through music provided by a piano, the Officers marched around the room to spell out the letters IOOF. In the closing march, members spelled out F.L.T. to represent the Organization's motto. Members of the Harmony Lodge 86, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, participate in Saturday's ceremony to restore the Charter. 16 THE PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOW February 2000
JURISDICTIONAL PLANNING BOARD OF PENNSYLVANIA ALL STATE RALLY Greetings To All Branches Of The Order and Rebekahs, Confirmation Number is 3371l. Economy Rooms he Jurisdictional Planning Board extends an invitation to all $38.00, Double Bed Room $50.00 plus state tax. Deadline for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to attend the All State Rally on Room Reservations will be May 5, 2000. Make reservations early. T Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, 2000 at the Best Banquet - The Banquet will be held at 6:00 P.M. with a choice Western Carlisle Motel, 1245 Hanisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA. of two entrees, Stuffed Pork Chop or Roast Stuffed Turkey. Tickets Registration - The Registration Fee will be two dollars ($2.00), will be $18.00 each. All Banquet Reservations are to be sent to and registration will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 20, Mary Landis, 316 S. Main Street, Sellersville, PA 18960 with the 2000. choice of entrees and remittance. Enclosed is a Degree Work Form to be used to list your Candi Raffle Tickets are being handled by Nevin W. Adams, 1083 dates Names and what Degrees they are to receive. These forms Shoemakersville Road, Shoemakersvi'\le, PA 19555, phone 610 when completed are to be sent to Robert L. Derr, 101 E. Lincoln 926-4463. Avenue, Lititz, PA 17543 by Friday, May 12,2000. Donations for Door Prizes will be appreciated from Lodges or All Degrees will begin at 12:30 P.M. individuals. All Donations to be sent to Robert L. Derr at the above The Rebekah Assembly Officers will do the Opening and Clos address. ing for the Rebekahs, and the Grand Lodge Officers will do the Bring your Candidates to the All State Rally for a fun filled day Opening and Closing for the Odd Fellows. of Odd Fellowship. Room Reservations are to be made directly with the Best West The Committee requests that no other tickets be sold at the Rally. ern Carlisle, 1245 Han-isburg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17103, phone 800 Make All Checks Payable to the Jurisdictional Planning Board. 304-1082, or 717-258-9489. State that you are with Odd Fellows Rally Committee
MEMORIAMS HILDA F. LEITZEL 11:00 A.M. in St. Michael's LUlheran Church in Klingerstown. Idella Rebekah Lodge #58 December 5, 1999 ROBERT P. STANLEY DEPUTY GRAND MASTER ROBERT P. STANLEY Triune Lodge #307 Robert P. Stanley, 75, of Middletown died on Monday, Decem December 20, 1999 ber 20, 1999 in Harrisburg Hospital. He was a self-employed Painter and Wall Paper Hanger, a CLARENCE C. BROWN member of the Presbyterian Congregation Church where he was an Lebanon Lodge # 121 Elder and Past President of the Tru~lces. He was a Past Grand of January 2, 2000 Triune Odd Fellows Lodge #307 and was presently the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. He was a PAULW. KEIL member of Red Rose Rebekah Lodge #586 and an Associate Hampton Lodge #1004 Member ofLiritz Odd Fellows Lodge # I 050, a member ofLawn ton December 24, 1999 American Legion Post 0998 and a Past President of the Pennsylva nia Congress of Parents and Teachers. GERTRUDE KAUFMAN He was a retired US AlmyMaster Sergeant. Alfarata Rebekah Lodge #317 Surviving aJe his Wife, Doroth Rickner Stanley; a Son, Robert January 1,2000 P. Stanley; two Sisters, Edna Duke and Dorothy Fleischer. Funeral Services were held on Thursday morning at the Matinchek Funeral Home in Middletown with the Rev. Samuel Mayeski officiating. Burial was in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. HilDA F. LEITZEL The Grand Lodge Officers conducted a Memorial Service on Hilda Faye Leitzel, 79, of Sandy, Utah, died on Sunday, Decem Wednesday evening with almost 60 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs ber 5, 1999 in the Crosslands Retirement Home. participating. She and her late husband owned and operated the Lewisburg Farmers Market until their retirement in 1981. CLARENCE C. BROWN Sbe was a Past Noble Grand of Idella Rebekah Lodge #58 of Clarence C. Brown, 85, of Annville, formerly of Myerstown died Dornsife, and was a recipient of the Decoration of Chivalry. She on Sunday, January 2, 2000 in Good Samaritan Hospital, in was also a member of the Eastern Star of Lykens. Lebanon. She was a member of SI. Michael's Lutheran Church, He was a retired Electrician and a member of the International Klingerstown, where she has been a Choir Member and a member Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 143, a member of Leba of the Sunshine Class. non Odd Fellows Lodge #121, Susannah Rebekah Lodge #247 of Surviving are a Daughter, Bonnie Miller; one Son, Thomas C. Harrisburg, and Uncas Encampment #144 of Lebanon. He was a Leitzel; two granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren. Past Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment of Pennsylvania, a A memorial service will be conducted on January 29, 2000 at member of Lebanon Rescue Fire Company and the Myerstown Februaty 2000 REBEKAH MAGAZINE 17
United Church of Christ. Ringeisen, Dorothy Donner and Ruth Pa.ible; and nine Grandchildren. He was the Widower of Margaret Eshelman Brown, surviving He has been a member of Hampton Odd Fellows Lodge # 1004 are a Son, Carl E.; two Daughters, Nancy L. Gruber and Betty 1. since March of 1953. Hamilton; a Brother, Irwin H. ; three Sisters, Alice Farver, Kathryn Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at Daub, and Grace Miller; 16 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; the Schellhaas Funeral Home in Bakerstown. and two great-grandchildren. Clarence became a member of the Odd Fellows when he joined GERTRUDE E. KAUFMAN the former Myerstown Lodge #358 in March of 1946. He has been Gertrude Elizabeth Kaufman, 90, formerly of Zelienople and a member of Lebanon Lodge # 121 since 1967 due to a consolida Ellwood City died on Saturday, January 1,2000 at Orchard Manor tion. in Grove City. Funeral Service \ ere held in the Myerstown United Church of Born May 7, 1909 in Hazeldell, she was a Daughter of the late Christ on Frida farnil1g, and burial was in Mount Hope Cem William and Gertrude Heige. etery, Myersrown. She was a member ofSt. Peter's Reformed Church in Zelienople, and for many years she was a member of the Board of Directors of PAUL W. KEIL the Odd Fellows Orphan Home on the North Side of Pius burgh. She Paul W. Keil. 79. of Richland Township died on Friday, Decem was a Past District Deputy President of the Rebekah Lodges of ber 24, 1999. Butler County and had served on the Board of Directors of Orchard He was retired from lhe S Postal Service after 30 years, and was Manor in Grove City. the owner of several busin es in Richland, such as Keils General She became a member of the former Zelia Rebekah Lodge in Store, Richland Sport Shop. Keils Laundromat, and Keils Donuts. 1931, and after that Lodge Consolidated with Queen City Rebekah He was a Township uper isor for Richard Township for many Lodge in Butler in 1978 she became a member of Alfarata Rebekah years. He was a memb r of Hampton Odd Fellows Lodge #1004, Lodge in Ellwood City. a member of American Legion Post 548, Loyal Order of Moose, Surviving is a Son, C. Hershell Kaufman and a Sister, Anna Disabled American eterans. and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He Coughlin. She was the Widower of the late Clarence Kaufman who was an Army Veteran r World War II in the l79th Infantry died in 1991. Division, and he W~· a Prison of War for 18 months. Friends were received in the Glenn-Kildoo Funeral Home, He was a widower or Matjorie T. Keil, and surviving are one Zelienople on Tuesday where Funeral Services were held with the Daughter, Jane McTighe: three Sons, Paul, Phillip Keil, and David Rev. Dr. Maurice Smith Jr. officiating and the burial was in St. Tritsch; one Brother. Phillip Keil; four Sisters, Mary Keil, Gladys Peter's Reformed Church Cemetery.
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ALLENTOWN-ALlE ~W. AUXIUARY, #39, mee" 4th Monday at 7:30 PM. in the BRISTOL-HOPKINS LODGE, #87. meets 2nd & 4th T hllr ~. at 8 P.M. in Elks lIall. 93 Odd Fellows Hall at II \\ 9th. t. AUcntown. PA 19102. Mary Landes, Sec'y, 3 16 S. Main St.. Wood St .. Bristol. PA. Richard H. Winslow. Jr., Scc'y., 2512 PalmcT Ave., Bristol. PA 19007. Sellcrw ille,I'A I89 6LJ . BROOMAbL-FRANn :S F. EV ANS REB EKAH LODGE. #5. meets 2nd nnd 4th Monday ALLISON PARK-H IF'TO, LODGE. #1004. meets 2nd an d la,t Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. at ~:OO P.M., Sproul Road, Marple Prcshyt~rian Church. Mabel Bankes. ec'y, 141 Mill Road. at 4743 S. Pione(T Rd .. "m. Ehmann. Sec·y. 2925 El siton Ln., Allison Park, PA 15101 Havertow n, PA 19083. ALLPORT-ASn~ 1( REBEKA H LODGE. # 177 meets 2nd and 4th Monday ufevcry Month BROWNFIELD-GLADYS REBEKAH LODGE, #103. meets 2nd & 4th Fridays at 7:30 at the Gethse rnanc Uni ted ~ ednh t Olureh. Rtc. 2030, offRte. 53, Allport. Barbara McClellan, P.M .. Gladys Showalter, Scc'y, PO Box 142, Brownfield. PA 15416. RD 2, Bos 403, Mun,on. PA 16860. BROWNSVILLE-BROWNSVLLLE LODGE, #51, meets 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7:30
A MB R IDGE-AMBRIDGE I \JvlP;VLENT NO. 259, meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at P.M. at 3 1 Market St.. Brownsville, Robert Bradman Jr., Sec'y, 3 1 Market St., Brownsville, PA 7:30 PM in U,e Odd Fell"", Hall. ~ 20 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, James W. Crowe, Scribe, 15417 . 5310 Front Ri ver Rd .. Piu>. rgll. PA 15225-1303. BUTLER-cONNOQUENESSLNG LODGE, #278. meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday at ~:OO P.M. LOVER LODG E, ftJ.l.8. mee the li r'S t and third Friday of each month at 7: 30 P.M. in the Odd at 263 S. Main Street, Butler, PA. Al vin Waters, Sec'y, 2 18 h. Water St., SlippCI)' Rock . PA Fellow. HllII , 420 1aple"'uod Ave. James W. Crowe, Sec'y, 5310Front River Road. Pittsburgh, 16057. PA 15225- 1302. CASSVILLE-LADY EVELYN REBEKAH LODGE, #22, meets 2nd and 4th Monday at 7:30 P.M. at Odd Fellows Hall, 44 Walnut Street, Cassville. William Ramsey, Sec' y, HCR l. Box 6, Calvin, PA 16622.
'000 REBEKAH LODGE. #308. meets 2nd and 4th MT. HOR LODGE. #736 meets 2nd &4th Fridays at 7:30 P.M. at Odd Fellows Hall, 44 Walnut Wednesdays at 7::1 0 P.M. at 50 S. Kish"coquiJlas Strcer. Hannah L. Hassinger. Sec'y, 4470 E. St.. Cassville. William Ramsey. Sec'y, HCR I, Box 6. Calvin, PA 16622. Main St .. Belleville. PA 17()().l. CHARLEROI-CHARLEROl LODGE, #1030, meet~ 1st and 3rd Thursday at 1:30 P.M. at BELLEFONTE---cE.c'lTRE LODGE, #153. meets 1st and 3rd Thursday in the Odd FeUows the Masonic Hall, McKean Ave. & 7th St. Vemon Sutherland. Sec'y, 179 Arlington Ave. , Lodge. 756 A'lIlan Rd .. Bellefonte. PA 16823. Eugene I:!ennett, Sec'y, 3030 Buffalo Run Rd., Charleroi. PA 15022. Bellefonte. PA 16813. COCHRANVILLE-HEBRON LODGE, #437, meets 2nd and 4th Mondays. in the Odd BIRDSBORO-NEVERSIi\'K LODGE. #514, meet, every 1st and 3rd Monday, 51~-520 Fellows HaU , 173 Cochran St., Cochranville, PA at 8:00 P.M. Dale E. Binkley, Sec·y., 106 E. Main Street. Arthur Scott Care. Sec· y. 805 Pomander Avenue, Reading. PA 19606. Glenloch Dr., Landenberg, PA 19350 BOWMANSDALE-BOWMAJ'ISDALE LODGE, #1179, meets 1st and 3rd Monday at NEW CENTURY REBEKAH LODGE, #244, meets 2nd and 4th Mondays, in the Odd Fellows 7:30 P.M. at the Odd Fellows Hall. 37 Lisbum Road. Bowmansdale, PA. Willis G. Robinson. Hall. 173 Cochran St., Cochranville, PA at 7:00 P.M. Hazel Bi nkley, Sec'y, 2906 Newport Gap Sec'y, 1001 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown. PA 17057. Pike, Wilmington, DE 19808. BOYERTOWN-BOYERTOWN LODGE, #708, meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. (Oct. COLLEGEVILLE-ECONOMY LODGE, #397, meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 8:00 thru Mar.) and at 8:00 P.M. (A pr. thru Sept.) at 35 E. PhiladeJph.ia Ave. Earl Good, Sec'y, Box P.M . at 1.0.0.F. Hall, III N. Main St., Spring Ciry. Lloyd T. Hallman, Sec'y, 7 Glenwood Ave., 171 , New Berlinvi lle, PA 19545. Collegeville, PA 19426. 18 THE PENNSYLVA N IA ODD FELLOW February 2000
CONNEAUT LAKE--co[\lJ\'EAUT LAKE LODGE #980, meets 20d and 4th Tuesday at LUlheran Church. 124 S. 13.h St. , Harri sburg. Jane E. Reisinger, Sec'y, 5880 Chamber Hill Rd .. 8:00 P.M. at W3ter Street, William Ellison, Sec 'y, 15781 liarmonsburg Rd., Meadville. PA Harri sburg. PA 17111. 16335. HAZ.LETON-HAZLETON LODGE, #65, meels every Friday at7:30 PM., 120 W. Oak St.. REBEKAH OFTHE LAKE LODGE # 142, meets 2nd and 4th Mondays at 8:00 P.M. in the O.F. Hazleton. Clinton Bittner, Sec'y, 421 E. Walnut Street. Huzleton, PA 18201. Hall. Kath ryn Keppel, Sec'y., 12676 Bruce Dr., Conneaut Lake, PA 16316. HECKTOWN--cONFLDENT LODGE, #11 33, meets 2nd and 4th Friday at 7:30 P.M" CONNELLSVILLE-GENERAL WORTH LODGE, #386, meets 1st and 3rd Saturda y at Route 191. Harold W. Reiss, Sec'y, 1550 Cherry Lane, M:rcungie, PA 18062-9423. 7:30 P.M. in the Odd Fellows Hall , )07 S. Pittsburgh Street. John S. Cupp, Jr., Sec'y, 92 E. Main HONESDALE-FREEDOM LODGE, 1/88, meets every Monday at 8:00 P.M. in Odd Street. SU.ite 24 , Unionlown. PA 15401. Fellows Bldg .. 742 Main Street. Howard L. Goodenough, Jr. , Sec' y . .s ame address as above. EDNA REBEKAH LODGE. #32, meels I st and .1rd Wednesday all:OO P.M. in the Odd Fellows INDIANA-PALLADIUM LODGE, #346. meets every Monday at 8:00 P.M. (except .lu ll' HaJJ, 109 S. Pittsburgh Street. Lee Etta Mansberry, Set"y, PO Box 79, Brownfield, PA 15416. and August meetings held 1st & 3rd Mondays only) at First Baptist, Church, Oakland Ave. and GENERAL WORTH ENCAMPMENT, #188, meets the 3rd Friday at 7:30 P.M. in the Odd Chu.reh Street. Howard B. Brewer, Sec'y, P.O. Box 242, Indiana, PA 15701-0242. Fellows Temple, 107 S. Pittsburgh Street. John S. Cupp, Jr., Scribe, 92 E. Main St., Suite 24, JEANNETTE-JEANNETTE LODGE. 701. meets I st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at Third Uniontown, PA 15401. and Bullitt Ave. Eugene T. Marrinella, Sec'y, 218 M:rrgarcI Ave., Jeannette. PA 15644. DALLA5-0NELDA LODGE, #371 , meels every Thursday at 8:00 P.M. over Fino's Drug JOHNSTOWN-ALMA LODGE. #523, meets every Friday evening (except July and Store. Visitors welcome. Walter Gosart. Sec'y, 51 Stang Ave. , Shavenowll. PA J R708-1529. August meelings held 1st and 3rd Fridays only) at 440-442 Main Sireet. John P. Pearce, Sec'y, DORNSIFE-MAHANOY LODGE, #551, lIleets every Thursday, Oct I to Marcil .i 1,7:30 355 Edith Ave., Johnstown, PA 15906. P.M ., April) to Sep\. 30, 8:00 P.M. in the Odd Fellows Hall, Route 225. Donald W. Zcrbc, Scc'y, WILLIAM F. PACKER ENCAMPMENT, # 127, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday in Alma HaiL 440 RR ), Box 763, Herndon, PA 17830. 442 Main St reet. John P. Pearce, Scribe, 355 Edith Ave., Johnstown, PA 15906. IDELLA REBEKAH LODGE, #58, meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:30 PM. in the Odd LAKE CITY-NICKEL PLATh LODGE. # 1125, meets every Wednesday evcning in Fern Fell ows Hall, Route 225. Dawn Snyder, Sec'y, RR I, Box 35, DOhlSife. PA. Rebekah Lodge Hall, 2180 Rice Avc. Paul Crosby, Sec'y, 8130 Kceler Road, Girard, PA 16417. DOWNINGTON-BRANDYWINE LODGE, #3g8, meets I st and 3rd Tuesday aI8:00 PM. FERN REBEKAH LODGE. #234, meets 2ml and 41h Tuesday, April I to October 31 al 7:()( in the Odd Fellows Hall , 103 W. Lancaster Ave. Everett H. Wilson, Sec'y, 115 Wilson Road, P.M., and Nov. I until March 31 at 2:00 P.M., at 2180 Rice Ave. Mildred Struchen, Sec'y, 2500 Phoeni xville, PA 19460. Nursery Road, 301 N. 3rd Street. Lake City, PA 16423. DRAVOSBURG-STAR OF GLASSPORT REBEKAH LODGE, #563, meels 2nd and 4th LAKE COMO-NAKOMIS REB EKAH LODGE. 11497, meets 1st and 3rd Wedncsday at Friday at 8:00 P.M. at d,e Masonic Bldg., 200 Duquesne Street, Dravosburg. PA 15034. Dianne X:OO P.M. Bonnie Watson, Scc'y, PO Box 22. Poyntell e, PA 18454. Rosche, Sec'y, 21 Shady Lane, Elizabeth, PA 15037. LAKE COMO LODGE #96'; mee.s eve.ry londoy at 8:00 P.M. at RI. 247, Lake Como. Robel1 EBENSBURG-HIGHLAND LODGE, #428, meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. in Brennan, Sec'y. PO Box 106, Lake Como. PA 18437. the 1.0.0.F. Hall, 207 Wesl High Street. Robert C. Burgan, Sec'y, 218 Columbus Ave., Cresson, PA 16630. LANSDOWNE-LANSDOWNE LODGE. #282, meels I st and 3rd Monday at 8:00 P.M. EDINBORO-EDINBORO LODGE, #510, meets 2nd & 4th Thurs., 8:00 P.M., Masonic at HighJand and Stewart Aves. Lee McOonald. ec'y. 2635 Eldon A,·e., Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Hall, 101 Walker Dr., Edinboro. Lawrence Piepers. Sec'y. 7216 Crane Rd. , Edinboro, PA 16412. LATROBE-ANNIE REBEKAH LODGE, "13-1 moot,; 2nd Monday at 1:30 P.M .. and 41h ELiZABETH-oLD MONONGAHELA LODGE, #209, meets eve ry Tuesday at 8:00 PM Monday at 2:30 P.M. ar630(R) DepotS!., lnirobe. Dorothy BlI tler, Sec'y. RD7, Box 9, I.alrobe, at Robens Hollow Rd. Van W. StTagand, Sec'y, 523 Scenery Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. PA 15650. OLD MONONGAHELA ENCAMPMENT, # 109, meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month LATROBE LODGE#541 meetS e v er)' l111m.da~ ~I ,OOP.Jvl. at 630 (R) DepotSt., Fred M. See, at 8:00 P.M., Roberts Hollow Rd . Les Sailinan, Scribe, 706 Rt. 481 , Monongahela, PA 15063. Sec'y. P.O. Box 226, Latrobe, PA 15,50. CANTON PITTSBURGH #5, meets On the 1st Monday of eve.y month at 8:00 P.M. at Robens LAWRENCEV,ILLE-LADY LA \ REl REBEKAH LODGE It 49,mcets 1st and 3rd Hollow Rd. Robert J. Love, Clerk, 2815 Kathy St., Library, PA 15129. Thursdays at I) :00 A.M. al the LawTenceMunicipnl Bldg. A v i ~ Deat, . , ec'y, Rr D 2, Box 935, Lawrenceville, PAI6929 MONONGAHELA LEA., # 109, meets the 4th Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. of each month at Robens Hallow Rd ., Tamara Schlott, Scribe, 42 G ranite Dr.. P.O. Box 4, Gastonville, PA 15336. LEESPORT-LEESPORT LODGF. ;1 141 meet> every uesday al 7:30 P.M. (Nov. thru Apr.) and at 8:00 P.M. (May thru 0.:1.) o.Jd Fellow ' Hall. 27 Railrmld Avenue. Leroy Q. ELYSBURG-ELYSBURG LODGE, #548, meets every Thursday in the LodEe Hall on S. Wenrich, Sec'y, 247 Main $trceL Lei: pan . Pt\ !9S3J. Market Street. Visitors welcome. W.S. Roadannel, Sec'y, 86 S. Market Street, Elysburg, PA 17824. EARL R. LEIBY ENCAlV;1PMENT. # 106, mee e~ 1nd Thursday at 8:00 P.M. in Odd Fellows Hall. Leon S. Stamm, Scribe, 3 15 ~lV"m(lf Or.. t.hmin PllIl<. Reading, PA 19607-2815. ERIE-LAURA REBEKAH LODGE,#IOI, meets 2nd and 4th Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Masonic Blvd., 32 W. 18th St., 2nd Floor, Erie, PA. My'1le Nelson, Secy., 811 Wyoming Ave., Erie, PA LADY COLFAX REBEKAH LODGE. #1 _ n= 1St and 3rd Monday at 7:30 P.M. in Odd 16505. Fellows Hall, 27 Railroad Ave nue. > n S IIlIIUIl, ee'y, 315 Governor Dr., Mifflin Park, Reading. PA 19607-2815 FALLS CREEK-FALLS CREEK LODGE, #957, meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. at 106 Main Street. Kenneth A. Wiser, Sec'y, 432 Deemer Ave., Falls Creek, PA 15840. CANTON LEESPORT, #2, meets4U. \\~y;lt8:0() P.M. in 10.OF Hall. Capt. (R) Nevin W. Adams, Clerk, 1083 Shoemakcrs\ ill' R
Main Street. Mrs. Jessie Werner, Sec'y, 654 Calvin Ct., Meadville, PA 16335. Richmond SI., Philadelphia. Evelyn Glenn. Secy, 710 Glenview SI., Philadelphia, PA 191 II ODD FELLOWS HOME OF WESTER.t\l PA, The Pioneer Home, Board of Directors and LETITIA PENN REBEKAH LODGE, #173. meels 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. at Walker Tmstees, meets every 2nd Friday at 400 N. Main Street. Jessie Cham bers Werner. Sec'y. 654 Lodge HaJJ. 1290 Southamplon Rd .. Philadelphia. Calherine E. McMenamin, Sec' y, 238 Streel Calvin Ct., Meadvi lle, PA 16335. Rd. C·IOI, Southampton, PA l8966. MECHANICSBURG-MECHANICSBURG LODGE,#2 15. meets 2nd and 4th Friday at ODD FELLOW AND REBEKAH ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEASTERN PA meets 1st 7:30 P.M. at 97 \Y. POri land Streel, Mechanicsburg. J. Harold Widder. Sec'y., 18 White Oak Wednesday of March, June, September, and December. Contaci the Secrelary for meeting Blvd., Mechanicsburg PA 17055. infOimatio n. Raben A. Vaughn, Sec'y, 291 Valley View Rd., Malvern, PA 19355. MIDDLETOWN-TRIUNE LODGE. # 07. III CC IS ",cry Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. at 47 W. VARIETY LODGE. #37, meets evel)' 2nd and 4th Thursday Evening 8:00 PM al 4805 Emaus Sireei. Willis G. Robinson. Sec 'y. P.O. Bo~\ 6 11. ~Iidd\ctowo. PA 17057. Richmond SI., Philadelphia. George Helmuth, Sec'y, 12 E. Delaware Trail, Medford, NJ 08055· 9022. DAUPHIN ENCAM1'MEl • # 10, rllc Eol, ~th ,\Ionda} al 8:00 P.M. al 47 W. Emaus St., Middletown. George F. ··alhollo. Scribe. 122 S. 5th SI.. Lemo),ne, PA 17043 PHOENIXVILLE-PHOENIX LODGE, #212, meets 2nd and 4th Monday at 8:00 pm., 237 Bridge SI., PhoenixviJJe, PA 19460. Raben S. McKinley, Sec'y, 702 Donna Lane, Phoenixville, RED ROSE REBEKAH LODGE. #586. Ince" l Si and 3rd Thur>day at 7:30 P.M. in 1.0.0.F. PA 19460. Hall, 47 W . Eman, Street. Edi lh M. ~I.'m"". Scc·y. 4117 E. Emaus Streel, Middletown, PA 17057. PHOENIX ENCAMPMENT, #79, meets lst and 3rd Monday al 8:00 p.m., 237 Bridge SI., Phoenixville, PA 19460. Roben S. McKinley. Scribe. 702 Donna LillO, Phocnixville. PA 19460. ODD FELLOWS AND REBEKAII HOME AUXILIARY OF EASTERN PA, meets lSI Saturday at I :00 P.M. "Ilhe Odd Fellows Home or Middletown. Jane E. Reisinger, Sec'y., 5880 PITISBURGH-BRUSI-ITON-SWlSSVALE LODGE, 111107, meels every Thursday at Chamher Hill Rd .. Harrishurg. PA 17111. 8:00 P.M. in Ihe American Legion Hall, Post #351, Verona Road. Donald G. Buchanan, See'y, 621 Veronica Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. MIFFLINBURG-FAITH. HOP E. & CHARITY REBEKAH LODGE# 15. meels 2nd &4th Tuesday., at 7:30 P.M .. at Cowans Social Hall. RR 1. Mifninburg. Molly M. Criswell, See'y, Rd UNIFIED LODGE #2, meets every Thursday at 8:00 P.M. at 3219 Ceotral Ave., Pittsburgh, 4. Box 10B. Mifflinburg. PA 17R44. Ronald J. Collins, See'y, PO Box 4213, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. MILLBROOK-LADY WORTH REBEKAH LODGE. #.\1R, meels 2nd & 4th Thur>day at LADY UNITED REBEKAH LODGE, #3, meels 2nd and 41h Monday al 7:30 P.M. at 3579 7:.10 P.M. al Millhrook Grnnge Hall. Sara Binda" See'y, 61 l3indas Lane. Sioneboro, PA 1615.]. Masonic Way, Masonic Temple. Anne Dih.lman, Sec' y, 841 California Ave. #310, Pillshurgh, PA 15202-2712. MILROY-LADY BUTLER REBEKAH LODGE, #316, meets lSi and 3rd Friday in the Fellowsh.ip Hall al White Memorial United Church of Christ. Nancy M. Werl, Seey, 2516 New PETER FRITZ LODGE#486, meels J 5t and 3rd Wednesday at 8:00 P.M., American Legion Hal. Laneasler Valley Rd., Milroy, PA 17063. 1751 Arlington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. Jeffrey Held, Sec'y, P.O. Box 42437, Pillsburgh. I'A 15203. MONTROSE-MARY I{EBEKAH LODGE, #7, meelS lSI and 3rd Wednesday aI8:00 P.M. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Bldg., 112 mile cast of Montrose, RI. 706 Easl. Dorolhy Snow, MARY MAGDALENE REBEKAH LODGE, #365, meets 2nd and 4th Monday in Ihe ~' Iary S. See'y, R.D. 3. Box 91, Monlrose, PA 18801. Brown Ullitcd Melhodist Church, 3424 Beechwood Blvd., Mym McCorkle , See'y. IX3 .> Woodcllve Place. Pitlsburgh. PA l5216. MORGANTOWN-CAERNARVON LODG E #5.17, meets 2nd and 4th Monday a[ 7:30 P.M. (Oct lSI thru 1"1"r. 31.11) and a18:00 P.M. (Apr. 1st thru Sept. 30th) SI. Thomas Parish House, PITISTON-TH1STLF LODGE, #512, meets every ~lllnday a17:30 P.M. in Odd Fell ows Cherry Lone. Charks R. Garman, Sec'y., R.D. I, Box 293. Morganlown. PA [9543. Hall. 59 S. Main Sireei. Richard Kithen, Sec'y, 2.\2 Liberly Strecl, We' t Pinslon, PA 18643. MT. PLEASANT-MOSS ROSE LODGE, #350. mee" h t and 3rd Monday al 7:00 P.M. PORT MATILDA-PORT MATILDA LODGE, #733, meets 1st and 3rd Friday at 7:30 al V.F.W. Posl JJ6S. Main Sireel, Mt. Pleasant, Pn. Donald Parry. Sec'y., Box 4, Ah'erion, PA P.M. allhe Fowler Grove U.iI'1. Woman's Bldg., Route 220. Donald R. Trulick. Sc,,·y .. 16 1 15(>1 2. Stover Rd., Bellefonte, PA 1682:1. MUNCY-BRADY LODGE, # 116, mWs every Friday al 8:00 P.M. at \3 S. Main Streel. POTISTOWN-MANATAWNY LODGE. #214, meels 2nd and 4th Monday ,,17:30 P.M . Leon FenSlermaker, Sec'y, R.D. 3, Box 553, Muncy, PA 17756. atlhe 1.0.0.F. Hall, King and Charlotle Sireets Oct. I through May .> 1, and al 8:00 P.M. June CELESTIA RI;BEKAH LODGE, #80, mee" 2nd and 4th Tuesday a17:30 P.M. al 13 S. Main 10 Sept. 30. Gerald l.. Markley. Sec' y, 393 Slate Street, POitsto",n, PA 19464. Sireei. Constance fI ess, Sec'y, 210 Westland Ave., DuhoiselOwn. PA 1770 1. LADY WITTENMYER REBEKAH LODGE #20, mcets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at X:OO PM NAZARETH-ALUTA LODGE, #4S8, meets every Friday al 8:00 PM. at 1068 Bushkill al 100F Hall, 300 King SI. , Pottstown, Jane DOitercr, Sec'y, 2990 Donerer Rd .. Gilhertsvil\e, Center Road. Richard Pritchard, Sec'y, P.O. Box 174, Wind Gap. PA 18091. PA 19525 LADY HALl. REBEKAII LODGE, #202, meets Ihe 1st and 3rd ThursJay at 7:30 P.M. al AlUla REW-FOSTER LODGE. #333, meels every Tuesday al 8:00 P.M. in the Odd f'ellows H,~I, Hal l, J.O.O.F .. I06X Bushkill Center Road. Dolores E. Keller, Sec'y, Box 242, Tatamy, PA Main Streel. Paul Berlin. See'y, PO Box Ill. Rcw. PA 16744. 18085. RIDGWAY-RIDGEWi\Y LODGE 11969, meels lSi and 3rd hidays at8:00 PM at2cJ I Main NEW BLOOMFIELD-MACKINAW LODGE, #380, meels evety Monday al 7:.10 P.M. SI., Ridgway, C. William Reed. Sec' y, PO Bas 108, Ridgway, PA 15853. (Ocl. tl1m Apr.) anci X:OO P.M. (May Ihm Sept.) in the Lodge Hall, 18 W. Main Sireei. Brooks ROCHESTER MILLS-ALERT LODGE, #936, meelS every Thu"day al 8:00 P.M. inlhe E. Reeder. Sec·y. R.D. I, Box 80-A, Elliolsburg. PA 17024. 1.0.0.1'. I-\all, Main Sireet. Rohen Kmuorski, Sec'y, 219 Enterprise Dr., Roehesler Mills. PA MAHONEY REBEKAH LODGE, #428. mects the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7:.10 P.M. in Odd 15771 -8135. Fellows Hall. I g \Y . Main Street. Martha Rice, Sec'y, 26 W. Shortcul Rd .. Newpol1. PA 17074. ELECTA REBEKAH LODGE, #537, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday at UO P.M. in the I.O.O.F. NEW HOLLAND-EARl. LODGE, #413, meets lSI and 3rd Thursd ay al 7::10 P.M. at 272 Hall. Reily L. Elder, Sec'y, PO Box 193, Roche"er MiUs, PA 1.'i771. Locusl Slreel. Russell E McQuale, Sec'y. 17 S. Groffda\c Road. Leola. PA 17540. RUSH-ERNESTINE REBEK.N\ LODGI-' #548. meets 2nd & 41h Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. al NEW KENSINGTON-!\'EW KENSINGTON LODGE. #804, meels I st and 3rd Thursday Rush Odd Fellows I-\a.ll. Rush. PA. Sylvia Jones. Sec' y, RR 5, Bo, - , Montrose, I'A I RXO I. ni ghls at 8:00 p.m .• Carpcnt"''' Union Hall, 854 Fiflh Ave., New Kensinglon.I'A 1506R. Charies SCHNECKSVILLE- JORDAN LODGE, #192, meets lSI and 3rd Tuesday, Schnccksville Jones, Sec'y, 1520 Nee.ly SI.. mronu Heights. PA 15065. Fire Hall, Main Streel. Sianley Wieand, Sec'y, 3795 Maple Street, Allentown, PA 18104. NEW RINGGOLD-c ONSTANCE REBEKAH LODGE. #161 , meets 2nd and 41h LADY LILLIE BEST REBEKAH LODGE, #222. meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Schnecksville 11mrsduys at7:30 P.M. in .. t Brunswick Hall. Ellen A. BroSSIllJIl. Sec')', 16 Sianion Street. Fire Hall. Main Street. Jill F. SchIosser. Sec'y, 4927 Spruce SI.. Schnecksville, PA 180n. Sehu Ik ill Haven. I'A 17972. SELLERSVILLE-LADY SELLERS REBEKAH LODGE, #558, meels 2nd and 4~, NORRISTOWN-MO" TGOMERY-CURTIS- NORR1S LODGE, 1157, meelS Ihe 2nd & Tuesday al 7:30 P.M. in I.O.O.F. Hall, Main Sireet and Temple Ave. Mary Landes. Sec·y. 316 41h \loncl"} 8 at 8:00 .M_ at 1.0.0 .F. Hull, 1232 ASIOr Street. Jon Gorman, See'y, 1919 S. Main SI., Sellersville, PA I X960. Muhlenberg Or .• Lansdale, PA 19446.
NORRISTOIII ..J" IPMF.NT, #37, meet,; 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the Odd Fellows SHAMOKIN-REGINA REBEKAH LODGE #230, meelS 2nd &4th Thursday m7:.10 P.M. Rklg. George C. Qllier. Scribe. 1005 f'orcst Ave., Norrislown, PA 19403. in the Ml. Tabor # 125 Lodgc Hall, Treverlon Rd., Jearldean Losiewicz, See'y, R.D. I, Box 845, Coal TownShip, PA 17866. WOODBINE REBEKM·I LODGE. #342. meels 2nd and 4th Mondays al 2:00 P.M. aII.O.O.F. Hall. 1132 Astor Slrt·~1. sther Kershner, Sec'y. IOU Burnside Ave., Norristown, PA 19403. MT. TABOR LODGE, #125. meets every Monday al 7:30 P.M .. I mile north of Shamokin on Rt. 225. William Gruncberg, Sec'y. 1731 Park Avenue, Shamokin. PA 17872. PHILADELPHIA-cANTON PHILADELPHIA, #1, meets 41h Thursday at 8:00 PM. al Walker Hall. 119(1 Soulhamplon Rd. Joseph M. Slrausser, Clerk, 121 N. Ave., Venlnor, NJ SHARON-SHARON LODGE, #347, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. al 25 W. 08406. Shenango Sireel, Sharpsville. James Housman, Sec'y, 1192 Bedford Road, Masury, Ohio PERSEVERANCE ENCA,'vIPMEi'iT, # I 35. meets lSi and 3rd Thursday evenings in Walker HaJJ, 44438. 1290 Soulhamplon Rd. llli(H Tenenbaum, Scribe, 83 Hunt Drive. Horsham, PA 19044-1134. SHARPSVILLE-ADONlRAM LODGE, #739, meets evelY Wednesday al 7:30 P.M. at 25 WALKER LODGE. #30(,. meets every Monday al 8:00 P.M. al 1190 Soulhhampton Rd. Mike W. Shenango Streel. Richard Slater. Sec'y, XI4 Peari Slreet, Sharon, PA 16146. Shorten, Sec'y, 2016 Barlow SI., Philadelphia, PA 19110. SHENANDOAH-SHENANDOAH LODGE, #59l. meets 2nd & 4th Monday at 7:30 METROPOLITAN LODGE. # 150, meets lSI and 3rd Tuesday in Iheir Lodge Hall at 500 P.M., OF Cemetery Chapel, Cemetery Rd., Shenandoah Heights. Robelt BeddaJl. Sec'y, 34 S. Hunlingdon Pike, Rockledge. Harold A. Boden, Sec'y, 1375 Siaylon Drive, Maple Glen, PA Jardin St., Shenandoah, PA 17976. 19002. SHILLINGTON-SHILLINGTON LODGE,#I 175 , meets Istand 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. MYSTIC LODGE, #270. meelS every Monday (except the 1st Monday each month) al 8:00 P.M. 31 I l6-1 18 W. Lancasler Ave. Leol) S. Siamm. Sec'y, 315 Govemor Dr. , Mifflin Park, Reading, at Ihe American Legion Bldg .. 804l Frankford Ave. Elliot Tenenbaum, See'y, 83 Hunl Drive, PA 19607-2815. Horsham. PA 19044-l134. LADY MYSTIC REBEKAH LODGE # 141, meels lSi & Jrd TIlUrsdays at 8:00 I'M al 4805 20 THE P E N N SYLVA N IA O DD F E LLO W February 2000
SMETHPORT- SMETHPORT LODGE, #389, meets the 2nd & 4th Monduy aI B:OO PM. LAD Y :STI I REBEKAH LODGE/f74. lOeets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at ~ : OO P. 1 at I ,emOIl in lOaF Hall. 406 W. Mai n St. Arthur Paulson. Sec·y. 3 Andc""n SI.. Mt·. Jewe tt. PA 16740. Communi! ) Hall, Roule 29 . Lemon. PA, Shi rl ey ~cverl'ool. Sec'y, R1~ 4, 130~42 19, Me. Periodical Mail GEN ERAL WO RT H #386 92 E MAIN ST SU IT E 24 UNI ONTO WN PA 15401