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One of our very good brethren, who has demonstrated a high order of ability in public life, and is a member of my own lodge though unable to be here today, has been desirous of presenting to the Grand Lodge of Iowa a flag which has flown over the Capitol of the United States. And so, as the proxy of our good friend and brother, who has been deeply interested in the principles for which our Fraternity stands, it is my privilege to present to the Grand Lodge of Iowa this flag which has flown over the Capitol of the United States, and in doing so I will read to you the letter which he has addressed to you brethren:
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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES FLAG DAY, JUNE 14, 1949
MY BRETHREN OF THE MASONIC FRATERNITY :
It is a matter of profound regret to me that attendance upon the sessions of Congress makes it impossible for me to be present at the impressive ceremonies in which you are participants at this time.
I enjoy no higher privileges than the associations formed in Mason- ry, through membership in Mizpah Lodge, and find personal pride in the fact that my home city is host to the 1949 session of the Grand Lodge of Iowa.
I know that not only the local members of our Fraternity appreciate this opportunity of extending a heart-warming welcome to the visiting brethren, but the entire community is finding inspiration in their presence.
On this occasion I am assuming the privilege of presenting the Grand Lodge with a Flag of the United States that was flown over the Nation's Capitol.
In these momentous times, the fact that this beautiful emblem of the greatest nation in the world once adorned the edifice that traditionally is a beacon light to liberty-loving peoples of every land, gives it a deeper significance than ever before.
We, as Masons, are taught to regulate our lives for the betterment of mankind, and as we continue zealously in the practice of these fraternal tenets, we may properly find gratification in the knowledge that this glorious Flag under which we dwell can be displayed in no more appropriate place than in a lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
With every good wish for a successful communication and fraternal regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
B. B. HICKENLOOPER
Most Worshipful Grand Master, on behalf of our brother it is my pleasure and privilege to present to you as the representative of this Grand Lodge this flag which has flown over our Nation's Capitol.
In accepting this memorable flag, the Grand Master said:
This is a great honor that has come to me, not through any effort of my own, but because I am fortunate enough to have been Grand Master at this time. On behalf of the 87,000 Masons of Iowa I am happy to accept this flag which has flown over the capitol of our country.
Most Worshipful Grand Secretary, I order that you send to Brother Hickenlooper our sincere thanks for this presentation to the Grand Lodge of Iowa, in any manner you see fit to convey that thought.
The flag was then placed on a specially constructed frame at the rear of the stage where it hung during the entire communication. It was indeed an impressive pledge of allegiance that was given on this occasion as our attention was directed to the flag recently presented to the Grand Lodge.
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ROLL CALL
Earl B. Delzell, Grand Secretary, then called the roll of Grand and elective Past Grand Officers.
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS (Elective)
(Present 7)
Most Worshipful J. GUY SWARTSLANDER (53), Grand Master. Worshipful PERCY C. BOTT (53), Senior Grand Warden pro tem. Right Worshipful CECIL S. MYERS (273), Junior Grand Warden. Right Worshipful GLENN A. FOSTER (43), Grand Treasurer. Right Worshipful EARL B. DELZELL (263), Grand Secretary. Most Worshipful CHARLES C. CLARK (650), Custodian. Most Worshipful JOHN T. AMES (340), Custodian.
Most Worshipful THOMAS W. WELLINGTON (13), Custodian.
(Appointive) (Present 9)
Right Worshipful MILLARD D. THOMAS (633), Deputy Grand Master. Right Worshipful GEORGE E. FARMER (25), Deputy Grand Secretary. Right Worshipful CLAYTON E. WITTSTRUCK (550), Grand Chaplain. Worshipful WILLIAM E. SHROPE (155), Grand Marshal. Worshipful DORSEY L. ANDREWS (61), Senior Grand Deacon. Worshipful A. F. DRIFTMIER (300), Junior Grand Deacon. Worshipful SAM P. MCFADDEN (218), Senior Grand Steward. Worshipful WILLIAM A. HEMMINGS (541), Junior Grand Steward. Right Worshipful J. ELLITT GRAYSON (65), Grand Tyler.
PERMANENT MEMBERS Past Grand Masters (Present 12)
CHARLES C. CLARK (650)*
WILLIAM A. WESTFALL (145)
HARRY A. PALMER (263)
ERNEST R. MOORE (263)
REALFF OTTESEN (208)
THOMAS W. WELLINGTON (13)*
HARRY L. SEARLE (498)
FRED G. HANSEN (100)
WILLIAM L. PERKINS (63) FRED H. NOLTE (304)
J. V. GRAY (8)
(Absent 2)
CLIFFORD D. JORY (376)
CHARLES A. DEWEY (26)
JOHN T. AMES (340) *
TOM B. THROCKMORTON (110)
MILO J. GABRIEL (93)
BURTON H. SAXTON (633)
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Past Senior Grand Wardens (Present 6)
NATHAN L. HICKS (108)
CHARLES B. HAYES (273)
WILBUR F. EARHART (304)
E. E. SPARLING (25) MILLARD D. THOMAS (633) * FLOYD PHILBRICK (639)
RAY R. DOUGLASS (204) (Absent 5)
JOHN C. CROCKETT (366) FRANK H. GRAVES (115)
THOMAS BEAUMONT (522) FRED H. VAN ALLEN (255) CLAUDE W. SMITH (249)
Past Junior Grand Wardens (Present 7)
P. H. SCHAEFER (318) JAMES M. BACH (103) J. ELLITT GRAYSON (65)* GLEN G. RADCLIFFE (175)
EDW. E. LOWE (263) DON CARPENTER (259) GLENN C. BARBE (29)
EDWIN L. LUNDE (103)
(Absent 6)
A. J. WALSMITH (18) RALPH H. PORTER (61)
PRENTISS B. CLEAVES (307)
C. EMIL ASK (269) FRANK W. PERRY (569) R. C. BROWN (14)
Past Grand Treasurers (Present 4)
CHARLES B. MILLS (332) L. W. LOVELL (173)
H. W. BRAACK (221) B. F. BUTLER (624)
GEORGE E. FARMER (25)* (Absent 10)
WARD W. COOK (255)
ELDON L. JOB (61)
LEWIS J. YAGGY (208)
MARION D. WOODS (110)
CARL A. PARKER (145)
FRANK H. NOBLE (509)
CHARLES H. STEPHENSON (623)
L. A. HOLLAND (26)
CHARLES C. PALMETER (250)
NOEL W. CLOUD (63)
*Counted as Grand Officer.
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LIST OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
The Grand Secretary referred to the list of those brothers who had been appointed to serve on Boards and Standing and Special Committees for the Masonic year just closing :
TRUSTEES AND CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK
Trustees Grand Lodge
Fred G. Hansen (100), P.G.M., Chairman.
Term expires 1949. Clinton
Wm. A. Westfall (145), P.G.M. Term expires 1951 Mason City
Ernest R. Moore (263), P.G.M. Term expires 1953. Cedar Rapids
Trustees Grand Charity Fund
Milo J. Gabriel (93), P.G.M., Chairman.
Term expires 1950 Clinton
Albert Wharton (49). Terin expires 1949 Dubuque
Harry A. Palmer (263), P.G.M. Term expires 1951 Cedar Rapids
Frederic M. Miller (110). Term expires 1952.
Des Moines
L. W. Lovell (173), P.G.T., Treasurer.
Term expires 1953. Monticello
Harold R. Boles (626 Davenport), Secretary. Bettendorf
Trustees Masonic Charitable Educational Corporation
Wm. A. Westfall (145), P.G.M., Chairman.
Mason City
Term expires 1950.
Wilbur F. Earhart (304), P.S.G.W. Term expires 1952 Stuart
Herbert W. Braack (221), P.G.T. Term expires 1954. Davenport
Custodians of the Work
Charles C. Clark (650), P.G.M., Chairman.
Burlington
Term expires 1949.
John T. Ames (340), P.G.M., Secretary.
Term expires 1951 Traer
Thomas W. Wellington (13), P.G.M.
Fort Madison
Term expires 1953.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Credentials
Roscoe Markle (141), Chairman Charles City
Edw. J. MacKenzie (269) Ottumwa
Des Moines Clell Shriver (630)
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Lodges Chartered and Under Dispensation
Edwin L. Lunde (103), P.J.G.W., Chairman.
Term expires 1949
Sioux City
Ralph C. Brown (14), P.J.G.W. Term expires 1950 Bloomfield
Clyde H. Robinson (633), Secretary.
Term expires 1951 Des Moines
Division and Reference
Don Carpenter (259), P.J.G.W., Chairman. Council Bluffs
Ralph M. Fogleman (506 Gowrie) Callendar
John C. Davisson (168) Wellman
Appeals and Grievances
Corwin R. Bennett (110), Chairman Des Moines
Foster G. Iddings (615) Sioux City
Claude W. Smith (249), P.S.G.W. Ames
Masonic Jurisprudence
Charles C. Clark (650), P.G.M., Chairman.
Term expires 1951 Burlington
Harry L. Searle (498 Bristow), P.G.M. Term expires 1949. Mason City
Harry A. Palmer (263), P.G.M.
Term expires 1950. Cedar Rapids
Clifford D. Jory (376), P.G.M. Term expires 1952. Sheldon
J. V. Gray (8), P.G.M. Term expires 1953. Mt. Pleasant
Finance
C. D. Cox (304 Stuart), Chairman Ottumwa O. J. Bartos (592) Des Moines
Wayne Thomas (368) Carlisle
Iowa Committee on Masonic Education
B. F. Butler (624), P.G.T., Chairman. Term expires 1953 .. Waterloo Don G. Mullan (398). Term expires 1949. Odebolt
Charles B. Hayes (273 Grinnell), P.S.G.W. Term expires 1950. Des Moines
Raymond H. Sawyer (300). Term expires 1951 Shenandoah
H. J. Thornton (4). Term expires 1952. Iowa City
Cecil S. Myers (273 Grinnell) J.G.W., Secretary Cedar Rapids
Grand Lodge Library
Ivan M. Maxson (495 Hartley) Archer
Fraternal Review
Ernest R. Moore (263), P.G.M. Cedar Rapids
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Fraternal Dead
LeRoy Shields (396 Murray) Grand River
Grand Lodge Recognition
Glen G. Radcliffe (175 Belle Plaine), P.J.G.W., Chairman .. Boone
Harry K. Burmeister (263) Cedar Rapids
Fred H. Van Allen (255), P.S.G.W Clinton
Visitors
Lloyd K. Perry (632), Chairman
Des Moines
Harry A. Downs (326) Greene
Wayne Harbour (156)
Bedford
State Hospitals
Tom B. Throckmorton (110)), P.G.M., Chairman.
Term expires 1949 Des Moines
Nathan L. Hicks (108), P.S.G.W. Term expires 1950 Marshalltown Glenn Barbe (29), P.J.G.W. Term expires 1951 Keokuk
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
Masonic Code Revision
Harry A. Palmer (263), P.G.M., Chairman Cedar Rapids
Floyd Philbrick (639), P.S.G.W. Cedar Rapids
Earl B. Delzell (263), Grand Secretary Cedar Rapids
MESSAGES
Among the messages received which bore greetings to the Grand Lodge of Iowa in its Annual Communication were those from the Grand Lodges of Oregon, South Dakota, Ver- mont, Wisconsin, and Alberta; William S. Beardsley, Gov- ernor of Iowa; and Carl H. Claudy, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association.
Fraternal greetings were sent by the Grand Lodge of Iowa to those Grand Lodges who were holding their Annual Communications at the same time, which included Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Saskatchewan.
Grand Lodge authorized the sending of a message to Clifford D. Jory, P.G.M., regretting that illness prevented his attendance at this Grand Lodge Communication.
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DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE
The Grand Master appointed the following brethren to act as a Special Committee to distribute the printed reports :
L. R. Adamson (1), Chairman C. A. Adkins (6) F. A. Brackelsberg (12) Edward Jensma (59)
Donald A. Dennis (108)
Riley J. Vanderpool (259) O. W. Windrath (331) Harry W. Johnson (350) H. A. Christesen (423) Harry S. Andrews (644) Arthur Alber (657)
Grand Master's Report
The Grand Master relinquished the gavel to the Deputy Grand Master and read his annual report, which under the law was referred to the Committee on Division and Refer- ence :
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F.&A.M., Greeting :
"Behold, how swiftly the sands of time run."
One year ago I assumed the duties of Grand Master with a feeling of deep humility and also fully realizing the heavy responsibility that is a part of the office. As have my predecessors, I presume, I made plans and had great hopes for the year, but time has been short and all of them have not been accomplished.
I have found it impossible to accept every invitation that was extended to me, and I hope that those to whom it was necessary to send my regrets will realize that it was the physical not the spirit that made my attendance impos- sible. Elsewhere in this address you will find a listing of my visitations, and in all of them I have made an honest effort to promote unity and good will and carry the best wishes and sincere greetings of the Grand Lodge.
It is my privilege and pleasure to extend to each of you, the representatives of the more than 87,000 Masons in Iowa, a very sincere welcome. For each of us it is an opportunity to renew old friendships and to acquire new ones. For many of you it is your first attendance at Grand Lodge, and I hope that each of you will take part in the deliberations during the session.
It is indeed a pleasure to have so many distinguished guests representing other Grand Jurisdictions and other branches of Masonry. To you I extend a most cordial wel- come and sincerely hope that your stay with us will be both enjoyable and profitable. Your presence gives us inspiration and pleasure.
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It is gratifying to be able to report that the membership in Iowa is the largest it has ever been, over 87,000, but, although numbers are necessary for growth, let us keep the standard of Masonry on a high plane and merit the confidence of our forefathers who established Masonry in Iowa almost 109 years ago.
Necrology
"They walked through life and left their impress there; They still live on in ways we cannot know.
Their love of life and living is not lost, Their spirit carries on in those they loved,
And reaches out to touch humanity-
A heritage continuing through the years."
During the year we have sustained the loss of one of the official family, Right Worshipful Brother Frank Og- levie, the Senior Grand Warden.
Frank became ill early in December and it became ap- parent as the days passed that he could not recover and on February 26 entered the Grand Lodge Above.
He was very faithful to his duties, accompanying the Grand Master on many trips over the State, enjoying the fellowship of the brethren, and taking part in the activities that were so definitely a part of his life. He will be missed, particularly in the southwest corner of the State, where he was always willing to travel miles to assist the brethren.
I opened Grand Lodge in the Masonic Temple at Emer- son on March 1, and Masonic services were conducted by Right Worshipful Brother Glenn A. Foster, Grand Treas- urer, in the High School Gymnasium, where a few months previously Humanity Lodge had honored Brother Oglevie with a reception. The attendance of some 200 Masons was a tribute in itself of the regard held for him.
Iowa Masonry was also called upon to mourn the loss of six distinguished Masons: Most Worshipful Brother Homer A. Benjamin, Past Grand Master; Most Worship- ful Brother Charles C. Hunt, Grand Secretary Emeritus; Right Worshipful Brother Carl C. Jacobsen, Past Grand
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Treasurer; Right Worshipful Brother George Gregory, Past Grand Treasurer; Right Worshipful Brother James Low, Past Grand Treasurer ; and Right Worshipful Brother George L. Garton, Past Senior Grand Warden.
The Committee on Fraternal Dead will pay tribute and honor to these brethren.
Dispensation to Form a New Lodge
On November 16, 1948, I issued a Dispensation to 31 brethren to form a new lodge to be known as Daylight Lodge, U.D., and to meet in Des Moines Consistory Temple, Sixth and Park Streets, in Des Moines.
I am convinced that there is a definite place in Masonry for Daylight Lodge, which as the name signifies will hold its meetings during the daytime. Such a lodge will enable many who cannot, because of their hours of labor, become Masons in lodges that meet in the evening and have Ma- sonic fellowship.
The reports that will be given to the Grand Lodge later in the session by the Committee on Lodges Chartered and Under Dispensation will vindicate my judgment.
A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge was op- ened in ample form for the purpose of instituting the lodge, and the list of the brethren filling the stations will be given in another portion of this report.
As each officer was conducted to his station or place the Grand Lodge Officer occupying that position gave a short charge to the officer regarding his duties.
The working tools were designed and made by Brothers Henry R. Lakin, the moving spirit in the forming of the lodge, and Glenn Shelton. The jewels were designed by Brother Donald L. Grimm, and the appropriate insignia on the officers' aprons was embroidered by the wives of several of the officers.
Washington, D. C., Conferences
As has been the custom and privilege of my predecessors, I attended the Annual Grand Masters' Conference held in
See Pp. 61,86,89
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Washington, D. C., from February 20 to 24, inclusive. With me at the meeting was a sizable delegation from Iowa composed of Past Grand Masters Realff Ottesen and Clif- ford D. Jory; our Grand Secretary Earl B. Delzell; Earl E. Dusenbery, General Grand High Priest, R.A.M .; Roy J. Eide, Grand Master of the Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Iowa; and Lloyd K. Perry, Past Master and Secretary of Acanthus Lodge of Des Moines.
There were 47 Grand Masters from the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico in attendance.
There were several interesting discussions during the sessions, and through them all I gained a greater respect and admiration for those far-sighted brethren who have served Iowa Masonry and formulated the methods we use, which are being sought by most other jurisdictions.
On February 22 the entire conference journeyed to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Building where appropriate services were held and the report from the Association given. Our own Past Grand Master, Clif- ford D. Jory, was re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Association.
The exterior of the building is finished, but there still remains much to do on the interior. We were advised that it was hoped to have the elevator in place by the next meet- ing, 1950.
The Grand Masters were privileged to visit the White House offices and meet and visit with Most Worshipful Brother Harry S. Truman, our President and a Past Grand Master of Missouri.
One is impressed with the calibre of the men who are devoting their time and effort to the promotion of Masonry, and we feel that so long as this continues its future is secure.
My Home Lodge Reception
The brethren of my own lodge held a reception in my honor on the evening of September 20 which was attended
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by some 400 brethren. The meeting was held in the High School Auditorium, and following the official reception of the distinguished guests I had the privilege of raising my own son, Lester, to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason.
The members of my lodge, wishing me to remember the occasion, presented me with a handsome Bulova wrist watch.
I cannot express in words the deep gratitude I have for this expression of brotherly love and affection shown me by my own lodge. It was truly a happy evening.
My Official Family
I am sure that no Grand Master ever had or for that matter ever will have the co-operation and loyal support I have received from each of my officers during the past year. They have been faithful in attending the Emergent Sessions of Grand Lodge and the several receptions held by the home lodges for their honored members. Their loyal and unselfish devotion to Masonry has been an in- spiration to me, and I am proud of them. It is an honor and a pleasure to publicly express my thanks to them. I am sure that Masonry in Iowa has gained by their efforts.
Visits to Other Jurisdictions
On September 27 and 28, it was my privilege, in com- pany with Brothers Earl B. Delzell, Frank Oglevie, and Dorsey L. Andrews, to attend the sessions of the Grand Lodge of Missouri at St. Louis. We were royally received and entertained, given the Grand Honors of Masonry, and all addressed the Grand Lodge.
On March 22, 23, and 24 it was again my privilege to journey outside my own jurisdiction in company with my Senior Grand Deacon, Brother Dorsey L. Andrews; we visited the Grand Lodge of Minnesota at St. Paul. Here again we were received, entertained, and given the Grand Honors. It was my privilege to extend greetings from Iowa to our hosts.
On June 7, in company with my Senior Grand Deacon, Brother Dorsey L. Andrews, I visited the Grand Lodge of
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Nebraska at Omaha. We were received, entertained, and given the Grand Honors.
These inter-jurisdictional visits are of great good to all. We meet brethren from many states and even other coun- tries and extend fellowship and good will around the globe. Masonry is certainly a messenger of peace and good will in this perplexed world.
Visits to Other Iowa Grand Bodies
Because of my "usual vocation" it was not possible for me to accept the invitations of the Knights Templar of Iowa, the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, nor the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons to be present at their annual sessions. However in each case I appointed one of my officers to represent me and bring the greetings of the Grand Lodge of Iowa.
On October 26 and 27, I combined business at the Grand Secretary's office and a visit to the Grand Chapter of the O.E.S. in Cedar Rapids, where I was received and given an opportunity to speak.
On November 18 the Grand Officers who are Consistory members were guests of Des Moines Consistory for dinner and were introduced in the lodge room by the Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Brother William Koch.
Unvisited Lodges
During the year it has been my pleasure to visit three lodges never before honored by the Grand Master.
On October 5 in company with several of my official family I visited Mutual Lodge No. 473 at Swan. After the reception my Deputy, Brother Millard D. Thomas, ad- dressed the brethren. A social hour and lunch completed an enjoyable evening.
On November 26 in company with several of my family I visited Firm Lodge No. 524 at Melcher. I occupied the East in the Second Section of a Third Degree and addressed the brethren. A social hour and lunch followed the meeting.
On April 11 in company with several members of my ยท family I visited Hazel Lodge No. 573 at Peru. I occupied
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the East in the Second Section of a Third Degree and ad- dressed the brethren. A social hour and lunch followed.
These lodges were appreciative of the time and effort of the Grand Officers in these visits, and it is my hope that the future Grand Masters will continue to visit the several lodges who still have never had a visit by a Grand Master.
Reception for Grand Officers
I attended receptions for the following Grand Lodge Officers :
Moingona Lodge No. 633 for Millard D. Thomas, Deputy Grand Master.
Humanity Lodge No. 378 for Frank Oglevie, Senior Grand Warden.
Hermon Lodge No. 273 for Cecil S. Myers, Junior Grand Warden.
Evening Star Lodge No. 43 for Glenn A. Foster, Grand Treasurer.
Oriental Lodge No. 61 for Dorsey L. Andrews, Senior Grand Deacon.
Tri-Centum Lodge No. 300 for A. F. Driftmier, Junior Grand Deacon.
Preston Lodge No. 218 for Sam P. McFadden, Senior Grand Steward.
Belmont Lodge No. 541 for William A. Hemmings, Junior Grand Steward.
These receptions were an indication of the brotherly love and esteem in which the officers are held by their own lodge and brethren.
Dispensations Granted
The following dispensations were granted permitting lodges :
To hold meetings in other than their own lodge rooms to accommodate a larger attendance than otherwise could be present-
June 17, 1948-Imperial Lodge No. 600, Swea City
June 17, 1948-Tremont Lodge No. 343, Lenox
June 26, 1948-Taylor Lodge No. 156, Bedford
August 20, 1948-Prairie la Porte Lodge No. 147, Guttenberg
August 24, 1948-Sirius Lodge No. 323, Rockford
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September 1, 1948-Nekoda Lodge No. 597, Lohrville
September 18, 1948-Warren Lodge No. 53, Indianola
September 21, 1948-Acanthus Lodge No. 632, Des Moines
September 22, 1948-Alpha Lodge No. 326, Greene
October 9, 1948-Preston Lodge No. 218, Prairie City
October 19, 1948-Crest City Lodge No. 522, Creston
October
21, 1948-Humanity Lodge No. 378, Emerson
November 19, 1948-Bezer Lodge No. 135, McGregor
November 25, 1948-Mistletoe Lodge No. 376, Sheldon
December 1, 1948-Alpine Lodge No. 471, Holstein
December 6, 1948-Mistletoe Lodge No. 376, Sheldon
December 24, 1948-Bethany Lodge No. 320, Blockton
February 12, 1949-Iroquois Lodge No. 590, Nodaway
February 12, 1949-Astral Lodge No. 324, Preston
March 21, 1949-Tri-Centum Lodge No. 300, Shenandoah
March 30, 1949-Ruby Lodge No. 415, Macedonia
April 12, 1949-Rose Lodge No. 506, Gowrie
April 30, 1949-Lyons Lodge No. 93, Clinton
To move to permanent quarters from temporary meet- ing place-
February 18, 1949-Fountain City Lodge No. 589, Goldfield
To hold elections of officers out of time-
December 25, 1948-Republic Lodge No. 468, Jewell
December 28, 1948-Vulcan Lodge No. 498, Bristow
January 4, 1949-Naaman Lodge No. 613, Brighton
January 7, 1949-Mountain Lodge No. 360, Essex
January 8, 1949-Brotherly Love Lodge No. 204, Postville
January 14, 1949-Mt. Calvary Lodge No. 95, West Liberty
For Illinois lodges to bring their Charter to Iowa and confer a Third Degree-
July 12, 1948-Nekoda Lodge No. 597, Lohrville
October 2, 1948-Bluff City Lodge No. 71, Council Bluffs
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