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PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOW AND REBEKAH MAGAZINE

Vol. 93 October 2018 No. 10

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* denotes furnished by Planning Board RIDGWAY RA SECY BAER + denotes details to follow OCTOBER RECEIVES HONORED AT 6 / PGP Oertel Testimonial, Shartlesville, PA, 6:00PM AWARD IARA SESSION 13 / Bus tour of Gettysburg hosted by Lewisburg Lodge #96+ (5) Past Grand Master William Congratulations to our very own 13 / Grand Encampment Rally, Allentown, PA L. Ramsey, Jr. visited Ridgway Rebekah Assembly Secretary 20 / Freedom Lodge #88 175th Lodge #969 on Friday for receiving Secretary of the Anniversary+ (10) August 3, 2018 to present the Year from the International NOVEMBER certificate they received at this Association of Rebekah 3/ Flight 93 Memorial service, year's Session, in recognition Assemblies! Shown here is Shanksville, PA*+ (12) 3/ PM/LAPM Rally, Johnstown*+ of initiating five or more RA Secretary Sarah M. Baer ** On the second Sunday of candidates for the June 2017- receiving the award from IARA each month, at 1:00PM, year June 2018 term. President Linda L. Thompson. round, Centre Lodge #153 of Bellefonte is still conducting their Music Jams!

All Lodges are reminded when planning an activity, if you would like your state officer’s support please contact the Planning Board Secy, Mary Giebel, PO Box 49, Cassville, PA 16623 or 814-305-2011. [email protected] 2 T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W October 2018 The OFFICERS OF GRAND LODGE SHERMAN F. WOODEN ...... GRAND MASTER Pennsylvania 1194 Wooden Road, Montrose, PA 18801 570-278-3199 [email protected] DAVID O. WHITLINGER ...... DEPUTY GRAND MASTER Odd Fellow 2836 Bella Vista Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101 412-487-1083 [email protected] SHIRLEY J. WHITLINGER ...... GRAND WARDEN and Rebekah Magazine 2836 Bella Vista Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101 412-487-1083 [email protected] (USPS 426-500) JUSTIN C. BAILEY ...... GRAND SECRETARY 1001 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057 717-944-7419 [email protected] Published in the City of Middletown, JOHN S CUPP ...... GRAND TREASURER PA monthly by P.O. 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GRAND SCRIBE 1615 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604 610-374-9005 [email protected] In an effort to save money for the magazine, if you would like to receive this magazine via email RUSH LODGE #471 PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS instead of hard copy, please email the Grand Lodge at ioofpaglsecty@ Rush Lodge #471 awarded two students from the Susquehanna County verizon.net with your name and Career & Technology Center with scholarships of $250.00 each. David Lodge and this will be done Jenner of the Elk Lake Joint School District and Martin Brand of Montrose accordingly. Area School District received their checks from Vice Grand Wayne Martin during the Career & Technology Center’s annual awards program. ~Cynthia Wooden, Secretary October 2018 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 3 OCTOBER COME VISIT THE GRAND MASTER ANNIVERSARIES Grand Master Wooden has scheduled the following visits for October. The Board of Grand Lodge I am sure he would appreciate seeing you there. Officers congratulates the 2 – Victory #658 OV – 8:00PM following on achieving 6 – PGP Oertel Testimonial, Shartlesville – 6:00PM milestone years in Odd 10 – White Haven #457 OV – 7:30PM Fellowship this month. 13 – Encampment Rally, Allentown – 9:00AM 25 YEARS 15 – Askam #899 OV – 7:30PM 20 – Freedom #88 175th Anniversary – 5:00PM James V. Keller, PDC#74 25 – Edinboro #510 OV – 7:30PM Daniel R. Owens, #523 29– Warren #339 Special mtg – 7:30PM 30 YEARS John H. Schickram, #86 COME VISIT THE ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT Michael J. Cassidy, #1004 Rebekah Assembly President Hager has scheduled the following visits for Richard J. Pasinski, #1004 October. I am sure she would appreciate seeing you there. Glen D. Seifert, #1004 6 – PGP Oertel Testimonial, Shartlesville – 6:00PM J. Regis Carroll, #1030 11 – Salome #30 OV – 7:30PM 29 – RA Board Meeting, Middletown – 11:00AM 40 YEARS Charles J. Balmer, #306 John T. Perry, #306 COME VISIT THE GRAND PATRIARCH 45 YEARS Grand Patriarch Arnold has scheduled the following visits for October. I am sure he would appreciate seeing you there. Joseph C. Phillips, #125 1 – Chosen Friends #88 OV - 6:30 PM 50 YEARS 6 – PGP Oertel Testimonial, Shartlesville – 6:00PM 13 – GE Board Meeting & Rally, Allentown – 9:00AM/ 10:30AM Jack H. Lentz, #541 William F. Wylie, #1004 60 YEARS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DAYS GONE BY: Laverne E. Peters, #290 As remembered by Brother Henry J. Mullen of Shillington Lodge No. 1175, "There was an IOOF Lodge on Woodland Ave about 70th 65 YEARS Street in Southwest Philadelphia when I was growing up. They had great George A. Harbaugh, #2 beef & beer nights. One of the officers was Don Keene. Another Lodge Kenneth M. Daugherty, Jr., #377 closed about 1990 in Cacoosing Ave in Sinking Spring. The Building was turned into apartments. It has been my contention old Lodges and 70 YEARS Fraternal halls should be converted into Fraternal Condominiums that Leon S. Stamm, PDC#1175 would serve as a home for several different Fraternities." 175 YEARS Thanks Henry! Freedom Lodge No. 88, I.O.O.F., Please continue to send your memories and thoughts in the Honesdale magazine for publication! 4 T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W October 2018 INDEPENDENT ORDER  'Ö OF ODD FELLOWS, Dear Sisters, LODGE NO. 96 BECOMES A I finally moved back to my apartment yesterday. Feeling MONARCH BUTTERFLY better. Still a long way to go. WAYSTATION & SANCTUARY I want to sincerely thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and cards. It really helped to know everyone was The IOOF Lodge, located in New Columbia, has become caring for me. I hope to get out and about soon. an official monarch butterfly waystation & sanctuary. God Bless you all. Because of the use of pesticides, and herbicides (glyphosate), the monarch population is in danger. These beautiful In F.L.T. butterflies are quickly losing their natural habitat, Lois Butts milkweed, and nectar producing plants. If nothing is done, this butterfly will disappear into oblivion. FREEDOM LODGE 88 These butterflies migrate from Canada and the U.S. to SPONSOR BLOOD DRIVE Mexico to over-winter, returning in the spring. They need breeding grounds and “waystations” along the migratory route in order to survive. The monarch migration is truly The Park Steet Complex in Honesdale was the location one of the greatest natural wonders, yet it is threatened by for our Annual August blood drive. Lodge Brothers habitat loss. assisted and also donated to this cause!

Monarch waystations are areas that provide resources What a great way to help others! necessary for the butterfly to reproduce and feed. This includes native species of milkweed (the only plant that their caterpillars feed on, and that the female lays eggs on), Freedom Lodge celebrating 175 years! and nectar producing flowers. These plants are rapidly Visit our Facebook page: Freedomlodge88 for updates. declining due to development and the use of herbicides in croplands, pastures, and roadsides. Widespread use of herbicide-resistant corn and soybeans has resulted in the loss of more than 100 million acres of monarch habitat in the past few years.

To offset the loss of milkweeds and nectar sources, the University of Kansas has developed the Monarch Wayside program, which encourages people to cultivate monarch-sustaining plants on their property.

One of the tenets of the Odd Fellows, is to improve the world in which we live. Beginning in spring, 2019, sections of our beautiful property in New Columbia will be planted with native milkweed and flowers to support this program. In addition to supporting the monarch, it will also create an environment where folks and children can come see, and learn, about these amazing butterflies.

If you would be interested in assisting with the project, donating funds, plants, or time, or would like to learn about Standing : Red Cross Nurse, Brothers Charlie Knapp, the butterflies, please get in touch with us! (570)541-3494 or Forrest Goodenough, Kevin Varcoe www.iooflewisburg.org We'd love to have your support! On table : donating, Brother Todd Kinzinger October 2018 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 5  'Ö FROM THE DESK OF THE GRAND PATRIARCH

Greetings Patriarchs, Now that we’re in October, it’s that magical time of year again...Rally Season! This is a great time for everyone to attend the rallies of your respective branches and really brush up on your knowledge and practices. This is why I urge all Patriarchs, new and old, to join the Grand Encampment on October 13th at Vienna Hall in Allentown for our Fall Rally. Even those of you that aren’t bringing new members, please bring yourselves and either help out during the degrees, or even sit for a refresher course yourself. I’m also encouraging any Encampments with incoming new members to accompany them on their next journey of CONNOQUENESSING LODGE Odd Fellowship, as it will be quite a “Rough Road”. #278 ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC Hope to see you in Allentown! In F, H, & C, On Saturday, August 25th, Connoquenessing Lodge Tyler M. Arnold #278, held it's annual family picnic. It was a beautiful Grand Patriarch summer day at Alameda Park in Butler, PA. Great food, and good fellowship was shared by all in attendance.

THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS:

Brady Lodge No. 116, Muncy Ron Dunkleberger – initiated September 8th 6 T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W October 2018      

GM VISITS RUSH LODGE #471 GRAND MASTER VISITS FREEPORT LODGE #379

On their August 18th meeting and the Grand Master's official visit, Freeport Lodge conferred the third degree on three of their newest members. Helping with the degree work was Grand Treasurer, John Cupp and PGM Emilie Cupp; brothers and sisters from Unified Lodge #2; Hampton Lodge #1004 and Rush Lodge #471. Grand Master, Sherman Wooden wished the members well as they begin their odd-fellow journey. Welcome to Eric Mailki, Genevieve Hwostow, and Michelle Hwostow.

Grand Master's official visit to Rush Lodge #471, July 27, 2018, in conjunction with Grand Marshal Paul Lautenschlager.

GRAND MASTER VISITS BOYERTOWN LODGE NO. 708

Grand Master Wooden, along with Grand Guardian Bruce Picture taken by the Grand Warden. Torrence and DDGM Michael Mitchell visited the officers and members of Boyertown Lodge #708. They recently 98TH ANNUAL KINGWOOD PICNIC brought in new members and things are starting to look better for them. There was also a contingent of members Grand Master Sherman F. from Victory Lodge #658, Sellersville, Wooden & his wife, Cindy in attendance. attended the 98th Annual Kingwood Picnic. Shown here is Noble Grand Neil Bender ready to get dunked and Vice Grand Doug Close with Sherman & Cindy October 2018 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 7

GRAND MASTER WOODEN MAKES UNIFIED LODGE NO. 2 PICNIC

IMPACT DURING On Saturday, August 18, Unified Lodge No. 2, located at VISIT TO VARIETY LODGE the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center on Cemetery Lane, North Hills, Pittsburgh, PA, held its annual summer Bingo August 8th was a very special evening for the 23 members of Picnic and catered dinner. Hundreds of dollars cash money VARIETY LODGE #37 in attendance, because of the very were won by many of the almost 60 attendees at the event. special visit by Grand Master Sherman Wooden. The Grand In picture No.3 here, you see Sr. Joan Bergfelt, Noble Grand Master was attended by Grand Guardian Bruce Torrance and of Unified Lodge, doing her best to make Grand Master the incredible Velvet Hammer; Cindy Wooden. A sumptuous Wooden and his wife well fed and comfortable in the air- Italian Buffet was enjoyed by all, as informal greetings by all conditioned indoor picnic. The picnic dinner was provided members to our visitors were shared. This hour or so before by Walnut Corners Catering, and consisted of barbecued the formal Lodge meeting, showed us all, the true meaning of chicken and barbecued ribs, etc., etc. Everyone in attendance the warmth of Odd fellowship among members. The meeting received a nice favor procured by Sr. Donna Faub, DDGM, that followed was informative to the Grand Master, as the and brothers and sisters of several PA lodges were present for business of the Lodge included reports of our Good Works the event. A number of valuable restaurant food certificates Committee, who last month prepared their 10,000th meal went home with some lucky door prize winners. A lot of for shut-in Seniors; our charities Committee reporting on good humor and close fellowship abounded all afternoon. the $5,000 contributed to an assortment of worth Charities, The only negative factor was that Grand Master Wooden from the Lodge’s Charity fund, and the announcement of a did not Bingo even one time. To end the day, a 50-50 raffle New program of community service: “Phone-a-friend”. This generated quite a number of dollars toward our "Miles committee will each have a list of names of Seniors who have of Pennies" project. We wish that you all could have been little contact with the outside world and would appreciate with us. a phone call from a friendly voice, for some conversation. ~Ted Bergfelt, Conductor and Publicity Person. After a special introduction of the Grand Master and Grand Guardian, they were given Honors of The Order, and Grand Master Wooden addressed the Membership with sincere and heartfelt words expressing his love of the Order and appreciation for the efforts of Variety Lodge In spreading the name of Odd Fellows and succeeding in “living” the Mission of our movement. He also made a special announcement, that at the next meeting of the Grand Lodge Board; he will put forth the name of Variety’s Representative to the Grand Lodge, PNG Lanny Blyweiss as District Deputy Grand Master. Following Grand Master Wooden’s address, Noble Grand Ron Chakler presented the Grand Master with an Honorarium, which will be donated by the Grand Master to The Wounded Warrior Project and Prostate Cancer research. Grand Master Sherman Wooden is a worthy and valuable leader in Odd fellowship, and will always be warmly welcomed by Variety Lodge. 8 T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W October 2018 He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former OBITUARIES Geraldine Jones and one grandson. Surviving is his second wife, the former Jane Hull, one son, three daughters, 9 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Due to publication time, we regret we cannot Burial was held in Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia, PA. accept Obituaries older than three months. ALFRED GUSEW Clover Lodge No. 348 EUGENE C. BREINER August 22, 2018 East Brunswick Lodge No. 802 August 7, 2018 Brother Alfred “Al” Gusew, 93, of Bellevue, PA, was initiated into Clover Lodge Brother Eugene C. “Gene” Breiner, 92, #348, Ambridge, PA, on January 9, 1953, of Newville, PA, was initiated into Harmony where he became a Past Grand and received Lodge #86, Tamaqua, on April 16, 1945. He his Grand Lodge Degree April 25, 2013. At then became a member of East Brunswick the time of his death, he was the Lodge’s oldest living member. Lodge #802, New Ringgold, through He was a member of Bellevue United Presbyterian Church. consolidation on October 23, 1987. At the time of his death, he was He was preceded in death by one son. Surviving is his wife, the the Lodge’s oldest member, by age and tenure. former Barbara Ann Kowacs, two children, four grandchildren and He was a Korean War Veteran. two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Ardella Services were conducted by the members of his Lodge. McNaughton. Surviving are two daughters, three grandchildren and one great granddaughter plus one on the way. JACK L. MCINTYRE Burial will be held in the Tamaqua IOOF Cemetery at a later Hampton Lodge No. 1004 date. August 25, 2018 RICHARD R. SINGER, SR. Lititz Lodge No. 1050 Brother Jack L. McIntyre, 84, of New August 9, 2018 Kensington, PA, was initiated into Hampton Lodge #1004, Allison Park, PA, on April Brother Richard R. Singer, Sr., 93, of 10, 2012, where he became a Past Grand on Akron, PA, was initiated into Lititz Lodge No. October 25, 2016. 1050 on November 4, 1946, where he became He was a U.S. Army Veteran. a Past Grand. He held the position of Right Services were conducted by the members of his Lodge and Supporter to the Noble Grand for many years. burial was held in the Chapel of the Greenwood Memorial Park, He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of the St. Paul Lower Burrell, PA. Lutheran Church of Lititz. Surviving are three children, three grandchildren and seven HARRY D. ALLISON great-grandchildren. Alert Lodge No. 936 Burial was held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, August 30, 2018 Annville, PA. Brother H. Donald Allison, 95, of PAUL A. SCHRECKENGOST Indiana, PA, was initiated into Palladium Past District Deputy Grand Master Lodge #346, Indiana, on March 6, 1950, Connoquenessing Lodge No. 278 where he became a Past Grand and received August 10, 2018 his Grand Lodge Degree on October 21, 1961. He became a member of Alert Lodge #936, Rochester Mills, Brother Paul A. Schreckengost, 99, of Greensburg, PA, was through consolidation on January 30, 2003. At the time of his initiated into Bruin Lodge #534 on July 28, 1941, where he became death, he was the Lodge’s oldest member, by age and tenure. a Past Grand and received his Grand Lodge Degree June 14, 1949. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and a member of the He then went on to serve as District Deputy Grand Master from Calvary Presbyterian Church, Indiana. 1949 – 1950 and 1955 – 1956. He became a member of Miller- He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Pat Johnson. Karns Lodge #931, Chicora, through consolidation on March 21, Surviving are one son, one daughter, three grandchildren and one 1970 and finally Connoquenessing Lodge #278, Butler, through great-grandson. consolidation on January 28, 1992. He was a former Patriarch, Services were conducted by the members of his Lodge and having joined Central Encampment #206 in Foxburg, PA, and burial was held in East Union Presbyterian Cemetery, Taylorsville. transferring to Clement Encampment #238, Butler, on April 20, 1956. He was a former Chevalier of Canton Butler #52, P.M., having membership from 1956 until around 1980. He was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of WWII and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg. October 2018 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 9       GP VISITED THE PATRIARCHS GP VISITED STRASBURG LODGE NO. OF EARL R LEIBY ENCAMPMENT 361 AND RIDGELY ENCAMPMENT NO.106 IN LEESPORT NO.217 IN STRASBURG On August 9, Grand Patriarch Tyler Arnold visited the Patriarchs On August 27th, Grand Patriarch Tyler Arnold visited Strasburg of Earl R Leiby Encampment No.106 in Leesport. It was a great Lodge No. 361 and Ridgely Encampment No.217 in Strasburg. night for their annual clam bake that preceded the meeting as well. It was a great night for a meeting, and after an upbeat talk about Grand Encampment Officers also attending were Grand High membership, all present are hopeful for the future and continuing the Priest -Dorothea Oertel, Grand Senior Warden - Laura Huchel, legacy of the Encampment. Also present were Grand Junior Warden Grand Junior Warden - Ray "Bull" Boulanger, Grand Treasurer Ray Boulanger and Grand Marshal Justin Bailey. (PGP) - James Sellers, Grand Scribe (PGP) - Craig Reinhart and Grand Marshal - Justin Bailey.

ROYAL PURPLE DEGREE CONFERRED IN ALLENTOWN

On Friday, August 10th, the Patriarchs of Bushkill Encampment No. 55, Allentown, and Scott Encampment No. 132, Tamaqua, got together to confer the Royal Purple Degree on Henry Lesher #132 (seated left) and Frank Hilt #55 (seated right). In June, they received the Patriarchal and Golden Rule Degrees in Tamaqua. These two Encampments have been working together over the past several years and it's always a great time conferring degrees, air conditioning or not! Best of luck to our two new Patriarchs and special thanks to all who helped.

It was announced during the meeting that there were 7 Past Grand Patriarchs in attendance as well. 10 T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W October 2018

THE TREASURER’S TALES - OCTOBER 2018

We have been following Barney’s exploits on a month by month your prior knowledge of Grover’s Mill and Barney, you should be aware basis and we are now at October 1923. On October 6, 1923, , that this is generally a source of trouble. The smell of refreshments Ernie Padgett of the Boston Braves, turned an unassisted play arouses a sense of sociability in a well-known raccoon. Melchizedek against the . On October 10, the first World Series scampered in the back door. He saw the crowd and decided to hide just game ever held at Yankee Stadium was played between the New York inside the door. Yankees and the crosstown Giants. The Giants won Game 1 by a 5–4 score; with the game tied at 4 with two outs in the top of the ninth The church had thought out ways to keep the children off the inning, Casey Stengel got a full count and then an inside-the-park streets on Halloween, but raccoons were not a part of the planning . On October 14, 1923, a bomb exploded outside Cubs Park process. The smell of a tuna sandwich can be enticing, but to a hungry (now known as Wrigley Field) in Chicago, causing $5,000 in damage raccoon it can be overpowering. Melchizedek waited for a while and but no injuries. The incident was attributed to union agitators angry thought he saw his opening. All the party-goers were watching a skit at an arbitration decision by Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, but no performed by the eighth grade Sunday School class. Melchizedek arrests were ever made. On October 16, the Walt Disney Company was edged his way around the wall to the refreshment table and grabbed a founded as The Disney Brothers Studio when Disney signed a contract sandwich. He was partly protected by the table cloth, so he sat under to produce the Alice Comedies film series. Charlton Heston and Glynis the table and ate the tuna sandwich. He really liked the sandwich. He Johns were born this month. could not help himself, so he reached up and took another. The skit was noisy and garnered a lot of attention. It was about Samson and While the world was beginning to see great turmoil as Fascist and Delilah, background can be found here: http://www.dltk-bible.com/ Communist parties popped up all over the globe, everyone was fairly cv/samson_and_delilah.htm. Elizabeth had written the skit so that it calm in Grover’s Mill. The local high school had successfully produced wouldn’t be racy. By the time he was almost through with his fourth Miss Lulu Bett. Trick or treat was coming up and Halloween was on a sandwich, someone noticed the pile of tuna sandwiches was disturbed Wednesday. This is bad for school children because they would have and smaller than the other sandwiches. to arise early on Thursday for school. Barney would be able to easily pick out the students who had been out causing trouble late into the Barney went to investigate and found a raccoon under the table, evening. The Judy Garland movie, Meet me in St. Louis, https://www. busily stuffing a sandwich in his mouth. Barney shouted “You” and imdb.com/title/tt0037059/ portrays early 20th century Halloween Melchizedek knew the jig was up. He ran, as best he could, for the antics. Watch this scene, https://vimeo.com/189640044 for some door. On his way, there was a pile of costumes that had been discarded ideas. The entire movie is worth watching. after the costume contest ended. He ran through a child’s ghost costume, made it out the door and ran down the street, frightened by Barney’s church thought that it might be a good idea to hold a the costume as well as Barney’s shouting. Halloween party to keep the errant youth off the streets. While Barney agreed with the concept, he knew school teachers in the congregation A block or two away, young people were doing exactly what the were always “volunteered” into the chaperone role. Since Vic was the church Halloween party was designed to prevent. This was the depth of chairman of the council of trustees, his fate was sealed. prohibition, which meant there was a lot of homemade alcohol around, with little regulation. Some of the high school boys were on their way The church basement was cleaned, Elizabeth and her mother Alice to upset the outhouse of the school principal. They had been drinking were making cookies for a week in advance. Different church members and were not capable of holding their liquor. A ghostly figure ran past were charged with punch, sandwiches and other treats. There would them, climbed a tree and dropped down on the roof of the outhouse. be a costume contest, with everyone trying to guess the identity of The juvenile delinquents took off in all directions, yelling different the children. The theater loaned a projector and several cartoons things, most of which will never be printed in this column. were played, Tommy Tucker’s Tooth, https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_5V2Wp-Isbw, and Cinderella, https://www.youtube.com/ Next month is November. It is the month of Thanksgiving. An watch?v=pn5YWSP1O5M. appropriate story will be printed.

There were church skits performed, see this list http://church-skits. Comments and questions are always welcomed by the Grand com/tVeryKidFriendly.html of skits available today. The evening was Treasurer. You can contact him by email at jcupp275@gmail. innocuous. Since it was somewhat warm, the door was left open. From com or conventional mail at P.O. Box 275, Hopwood, PA 15445.

FREEDOM LODGE 88 ANNOUNCES 175TH CELEBRATION

Saturday October 20th Freedom Lodge will be celebrating its 175th celebration and will offer an overnight room rate for our out of town anniversary! friends. The festivities will begin at 5pm (cash bar) with dinner served at 6 Visit our Facebook page Freedomlodge88 for more details or email us pm. After remarks and dessert guests will head over to the night club at [email protected] for a show. Cost will be $40.00 per person and must be paid in advance to reserve Fraternally your seat. Mike Kinzinger Noble Grand Woodloch Springs Resort in Hawley Pa will be the venue for our Freedom Lodge 88 October 2018 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 11 PM / LAPM RALLY FROM THE DESK OF PM / LAPM Rally to be held in conjunction with REBEKAH ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT Flight 93 Memorial! BRING YOUR CANDIDATES As per last month’s magazine, the Flight 93 service is in full swing! NADINE HAGER Returning from the Baltimore session for the General Military Council and Sovereign Grand Lodge, approval was given unanimous- Colossians 3 : 12 ly by both bodies to posthumously award these 40 heroes the Grand Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves Decoration of Chivalry, the highest award this Organization has. with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. What an honor! Just a reminder, this will take place November 3rd at 11:30. Please refer to September’s magazine. Fall is upon us! I'm sure each of you have looked back over your summer Following this the Department Council and Department Associ- and wondered where it has gone. As you look ahead for what you may be ation will be travelling up to Johnstown for the PM/LAPM Degree doing in lodge before winter sets in I hope you are planning something and meeting (address 440 Main Street, Johnstown, PA 15901). This is a roughly 45 minute trip from Stoystown to Johnstown. We will have special. lunch at the hall of Alma Lodge #523 at a cost of $5.00 a head, begin- I have set a few dates for official visits. If I am not able to get to your lodge ning at 1:00PM. At 2:00PM, we will start our joint memorial service, before bad weather starts I will be visiting you in the spring. paying tribute to those Chevaliers and Ladies who have passed away throughout the year. The lunch and memorial service are also open I have been given the okay to drive again but do need to limit how far I go. to the public. Immediately following that, we will start the PM and My surgery went very well so now is the time for healing. LAPM Degree and their respective meetings to follow. I am asking everyone to give this your utmost consideration. If you do not have a I chose Colossians 3 : 12 so that you will remember that Rebekahs and PM Uniform, I am asking you to still attend; we are going to confer Odd Fellows are special. We are to always be compassionate to each the Chevalier degree in full, and this is a good time for everyone to person. Please remember this as you plan you year ahead. see it. There will be no banquet following the meetings, but it is urged Please do not hesitate to call me if you have a concern. I may not have all that each Lady and Chevalier consider attending these events! Many the answers for you but I will try to get you an answer. of us do not devote much time to the uniformed branches; this is I wish you a very "Colorful Autumn" worth at least one day a year to support this. Our growth will depend upon you! God's Blessings November 3rd Timeline: FLT 11:00AM – Start to gather for the Memorial service at Flight Nadine Hager 93 Memorial 11:30 – noon – Flight 93 Memorial Service, Shanksville Noon – 1:00PM – Commute to Johnstown MIDDLETOWN HOME ACTIVITIES 1:00PM – 2:00PM – Lunch @ $5.00 a head 2:00PM – 2:15PM – Joint Memorial Service This month at the Middletown Home we were honored to enjoy 2:30 to close – PM & LAPM Degree and meetings a performance by the talented ladies of the Rebel Hearts Dance group! Eight of their dancers performed numerous dances for more If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and I will than 50 residents and family members in our chapel. Residents do my best to accommodate everything. smiled, laughed, and clapped along to the rhythmic Celtic music! Chivalrously, The girls would kick, spin, and tap their heels and toes to the BG Justin C. Bailey, Dept Commander, Patriarchs Militant traditional Irish tunes. Our residents were very impressed! At the end of their performance the girls walked around and shook hands with each of the residents. The Rebel Hearts Dance group JORDAN LODGE HOLDS PICNIC is very active and performs at many different locations so we were lucky that they were able to put a stop at the Middletown Home On the evening of August 16, 2018, Jordan Lodge #192 of Schnecksville into their busy schedule, and we surely hope to see them again! held their Odd Fellows night at Knepper’s Inn in Snyders. About 20 Brothers and guests attended. It was held on a Thursday night as that is Kneppers clam night. Brothers and guests enjoyed the clams as well as the rest of the food and the socializing. It was a fun night for all. There were service pins to be handed out, 5 in all. Three of the Brothers were these to receive them. Lee Schleicher and Dwight Snyder received 30 year pins and Gerald Berger 35 year pin. George Zonko – 30 yr and Paul Billig – 50yr were not present but would receive their pins at a future date. David J. Wilson, Fin. Secy #192 12 T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W October 2018

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