I ! Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana F. & A. k A. D. 1941 A. L. 5941 Masonic Library/Museum Foundation Sally Sinor Archivist 5746 Masonic Dr. Phone: 31&443-5610 Alexandria, LA71301-2634 FAX: 318-443-5759 Email: [email protected] DEE A. STRICKLAND, D.D.S. Grand Master 1941 First row: Otto E. Passman, G. S. D.—T>. Peter Laguens, Jr., G. Secty.—J. Luther Jordan, D. G. M.—Dee A. Strickland. Grand Master—B Y. Wolf, G. S. W.—W. S. Kingrey, G. J. W.—U. W. McMillan, G. T.—James H. Rowland, P. G. M.—John W. James, G. S. Second row: W. D. Haas, Jr., P. G. M.—Geo. A. Treadwell, P. G. M.—Edwin F. Gayle, P. G. M.—Archie T. Higgins, P. G. M.— Robert H. Brooks, P. G. M.—Emil Sundbery, P. G. M.—John W. Armstrong, P. G. M.—J. Chris Nungesser, P. G. M.—Rudolph Krause, P. G. M. Third row: Claude D. Corey, P. G. O—Arthur Heric, G. S.—Ben Cohen, G. S.—P. H. Farmer, G. S.—R. C. Leeves, G. S.—R. L. Gay, G. S.—Robt. B. Jones, G. S.—D. L. Butler, G. S.—Harry McKenzie, G. S.—John J. Kenny. G. S. Top row: M. V. Miller, G S.—Leslie K. Cappel, G. P.—A. K. Palmer, G. S.—Clarence Beasley, G. M.—A. D. Ellis, G. S.—Adam Wirth, Bd. Dir.—A. M. Johnston, G. S.—G. H. Brock, G. S.^H. Doyle Martin, G. S.—E. S. Rice, G. O.—T. F. Mathes, G. S. B—Thomas Green, G. S.^Julius O. Hedt, G. S. Biographical Sketch of DEE A. STRICKLAND, D. D. S. Grand Master 1941 fcy Robert W. Cretney F. M., Sterlinrton Lodsre No. 420, T. & A. M. "Exemplify The Teachings of Freemasonry in Your Everyday Life" This is the work which the Grand Master has placed upon our trestleboards for 1941; a plan which, if fulfilled by every Master Mason, would lead toward a solution of our most serious difficulties; a program which, if faithfully followed by civilized men everywhere, would end the social and economic ills that have plagued mankind from the beginning of history, a lofty ideal which, if consciously attempted by all people, would forever end wars and international strife and place us well on the road to Utopia. Lofty ideals, however commendable they may be, do not spring spontaneously from national or international groups; they are born and nurtured in the hearts of men, whence they grow upward and outward to exercise their bene- ficent effect on human behavior through intimate associates, small groups, and eventually through an ever-widening circle of influence. This injunction, "Exemplify the teachings of Freemasonry in your everyday life," is more than a program for Louisiana Masonry in 1941; it expresses the ideal on which the Grand Master has patterned his life; it typifies his attitude toward his fellow man, and it is devoutly to be hoped that, through the ever-widening influence of Louisiana Freemasonry, a constantly increasing number may give this aim first place on the trestleboard. Dr. Dee A. Strickland was born in Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, August 19th, 1902, the son of Wade Huff Strickland and Euretta Prichard Strickland. The tenth of eleven children, he was born into a family that had been established for generations in Cata- houla Parish, both of his Grandfathers having gone from Catahoula to serve in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. After completing his elementary and high school education in the Public Schools of Harrisonburg, Louisiana, in 1920, Dr. Strickland entered Tulane University, where he attended school for four years, receiving his D. D. S. degree in 1928. He served as vice president of his class in 1925, and as president in 1926; was vice president of the dental student body in 1927, and president in 1928; was assistant editor of the medical section of the student annual, the "Jambalaya" in 1927, and was editor of the medical section in 1928, was a member of the student council in 1928, was a member of Square and Com- pass Masonic fraternity, serving as its president in 1928. After leaving Tulane University, he practiced dentistry at Logansport, Louisiana, until he moved to Monroe in 1935. He soon became associated with the Graves-Snelling Clinic, which associa- tion he still maintains. He is a member of the American Dental Association, a member of the Louisiana State Dental Association, a member of the Fifth District Dental Society, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Fifth District Dental Society. Dr. Strickland's religious affiliation is with the Methodist Episcopal Church. While in Logansport he served as a member of the Board of Stewards of the Methodist Church. When he moved to Monroe in 1935 he became a member of the First Methodist Church of Monroe, and has served as a member of the Board of Stewards since 1936. He was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason in Harrisonburg Lodge Number 110 on August 26th, 1923; passed to the degree of Fellowcraft September 12th, 1923; and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason September 29th, 1923. When he moved to Logansport in 1928, he became a member of Mount Vernon Lodge Number 83 by affiliation February 23rd, 1929. Served this Lodge as Senior Deacon 1930; Senior Warden 1931, and served as Worshipful Master in 1932 and 1933. Served as District Deputy Grand Master of Fifth Masonic District in 1933 and 1934. On moving to Monroe he affiliated with Western Star Lodge Number 24, December 17th, 1935, serving as Senior Deacon 1936; Junior Warden 1937; Senior Warden 1938, and Worshipful Master in 1939. In 1937 he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the Fourth Masonic District, comprising the Lodges of the Parishes of Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, Franklin, Ouachita, and Tensas; and was the guiding force in organizing the Fourth Masonic District Lodge, which has ever since been a potent influence for the good in dissemination of Masonic knowledge. Dr. Strickland is a member of Monroe Chapter Number 18, Royal Arch Masons, and received the degree of Mark Master Feb- ruary 11th, 1936, Past and Most Excellent Master March 2nd, 1936, and Royal Arch March 11th, 1936. Became a member of Monroe Council Number 16, Royal and Select Masters on December 14th, 1936. He received the Temple Orders in Monroe Commandery Number 7, Knights Templar; Order of the Red Cross, July 10th, 1936; Order of Malta, July 10th, 1936, and Order of the Temple, October 9th, 1936. He served as Junior Warden of Monroe Commandery Number 7 in 1938; Senior Warden 1939; Captain General 1940; Generalissimo in 1941. He was made a member of Shreveport Consistory A. & A. S. R., 32°, May 3rd, 1932, and of El Karubah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., April 21st, 1938; and at present serving El Karubah Temple as Second Ceremonial Master. He was made a member of Alf Garrett Chapter Order of Eastern Star in 1930. Affiliated with Louise McGuire Chapter Number 4, order Eastern Star of Monroe in 1936. Served as Associate Patron 1937; and as Worthy Patron in 1938. He was elected Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Lodge in February 1938, Grand Senior Warden 1939, Deputy Grand Master 1940, and on February 4th, 1941, he received the highest honor in the power of the Masons of the State of Louisiana when he was elected and installed Most Worshipful Grand Master. PROCEEDINGS OF THE M. W. Grand Lodge OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS OF August 27th, 1940 — October 6th, 1940 November 3rd, 1940 ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION February 3rd and 4th, A. L. 5941. DEE A. STRICKLAND, D. D. S., Grand Master 320 North Third Street Monroe D. PETER LAQUENS, Jr., Grand Secretary Masonic Temple, New Orleans PUBLISHED BY THE GEAND LODGE AND REQUESTED TO BE READ IN ALL THE LODGES NEW ORLEANS: SEAKCY & PFAFF, LTD., PRINTERS 1941 OFFICERS OP THE Most Worshipful Grand Lodge OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS 1941 DEE A. STRICKLAND M. W. Grand Master J. LUTHER JORDAN R. W. Deputy Grand Master BENJAMIN Y. WOLF R. W. Grand Senior Warden W. S. KINGREY R. W. Grand Junior Warden V. W. McMILLAN R. W. Grand Treasurer D. PETER LAGUENS, JR B. W. Grand Secretary JESSE A. TAYLOR R. W. Grand Lecturer *THURLOW W. PARISH R. W. Grand Lecturer REV. W. L. DOSS, JB W. Grand Chaplain , REV. JOHN F. FOSTER Honorary W. Grand Chaplain, CLARENCE BEASLEY W. Grand Marshal OTTO E. PASSMAN :... W. Grand Senior Deacon JOHN W. JAMES W. Grand Junior Deacon T. F. MATHES W. Grand Sword Bearer LESLIE K. CAPPEL W. Grand Pursuivant D. L. BUTLER D.D.G.M. Dist. 1 W. Grand Steward H, A. McKENZIE D.D.G.M. Dist. 2 W. Grand Steward R. B. JONES D.D.G.M. Dist. 3 W. Grand Steward P. H. FARMER D.D.G.M. Dist. 4 W. Grand Steward A. M. JOHNSTON D.D.G.M. Dist. 5 W. Grand Steward A. K. PALMER D.D.G.M. Dist. 6 W. Grand Steward Hh C. LEEVES D.D.G.M. Dist. 7 ...... W. Grand Steward R. L. GAY D.D.G.M. Dist. 8 W. Grand Steward C. R. SANDERS D.D.G.M. Dist. 9 W. Grand Steward M. V. MILLER, D.D.G.M. Dist. 10 W. Grand Steward JULIUS O. HEDT D.D.G.M. Dist. 11 W. Grand Steward A. D. ELLIS D.D.G.M.