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PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOWAND REBEKAH MAGAZINE

Vol. 92 November 2017 No. 11

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STERLING CHARTER RETURNS HOME

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The Charter of the former Sterling Lodge No. 959 was presented to HOST at our May meeting. Nadine Hager, a member of the Rebekahs made presentation.

Story contintued on page 4.

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2017NOVEMBER

4 / PM/LAPM Rally, York*

** On the second Sunday of each month, at 1:00PM, year round, Centre Lodge #153 of

Bellefonte is still conducting their Music Jams!

All Lodges are reminded when planning an

support please contact the Planning Board Secy, Mary Giebel, PO Box 49, Cassville, PA 16623 or 814-305-2011. [email protected]

Places to Go...People to See

ROBERT L. MORNINGSTAR

PAST SOVEREIGN GRAND CHAPLAIN

PAST GRAND MASTER/PAST GRAND REPRESENTATIVE

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017Full obituary on page 9.

T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W2 November 2017

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OFFICERS OF GRAND LODGE

OFFICERS OF REBEKAH ASSEMBLYELLA LEE TRULICK.....................................................................................................................................................PRESIDENT

161 Stover Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-383-4476 [email protected] HAGER ............................................................................................................................................. VICE PRESIDENT

940 Spring Hill Road, Sterling, PA 18463 570-676-3239 [email protected] M. BAER .....................................................................................................................................................SECRETARY

115 North Centre Avenue, Leesport, PA 19533 610-916-1990 [email protected] D. DELONG ..................................................................................................................................................TREASURER

311-6 Hilltop Court, Hamburg, PA 19526 610-562-8390 [email protected]

OFFICERS OF THE GRAND ENCAMPMENTDOROTHEA OERTEL ................................................................................................................................ GRAND PATRIARCH

5438 Hamilton South, Saylorsburg, PA 18353 570-992-2406 [email protected] CRAIG R. REINHART .........................................................................................................................................GRAND SCRIBE

1615 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604 610-374-9005 [email protected]

SHERMAN F. WOODEN ............................................................................................................................... GRAND MASTER 1194 Wooden Road, Montrose, PA 18801 570-278-3199 [email protected]

GEORGE R. TUFTS ...........................................................................................................................DEPUTY GRAND MASTER620 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 814-887-2315 [email protected]

DAVID O. WHITLINGER ...............................................................................................................................GRAND WARDEN2836 Bella Vista Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101 412-487-1083 [email protected]

JUSTIN C. BAILEY ..................................................................................................................................... GRAND SECRETARY 1001 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057 717-744-7419 [email protected]

JOHN S CUPP ...........................................................................................................................................GRAND TREASURERP.O. Box 275, Hopwood, PA 15445 724-437-4629 [email protected]

WILLIAM L. RAMSEY JR. ..................................................................................................................GRAND REPRESENTATIVE16620 Trough Creek Valley Pike, Apt. 1, Calvin, PA 16622 814-599-0617 [email protected]

JOSEPH J. GIEBEL ...........................................................................................................................GRAND REPRESENTATIVEP. O. Box 49 Cassville, PA 16623 814-305-2011 [email protected]

DAVID A. YOUNG ..........................................................................................................................Jr. PAST GRAND MASTER20 Truman Road, Charleroi, PA 15022

DELBERT WOODEN ...................................................................................................................................GRAND MARSHAL1194 Wooden Road, Montrose, PA 18801

PAUL E. LAUTENSCHLAGER ...............................................................................................................GRAND CONDUCTOR101 Maplewood Drive, Honesdale, PA 18431

RAYMOND R. BOULANGER, JR. ..............................................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN11 Clarryan Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252

DERICK D. ERWIN .....................................................................................................................................GRAND GUARDIAN16295 Beavertown Road, Calvin, PA 16622

TIMOTHY H. HAHN .......................................................................................................................................GRAND HERALD21 Spruce Street, Ashland, PA 17921

SHAWN E. MILLER ......................................................................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN470 Southmont Boulevard, Johnstown, PA 15905

MARC ROSENWASSER ...............................................................................................................GRAND LODGE ATTORNEY5001 Baum Boulevard., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

RICHARD L. HEFFNER ............................................................................................................. GRAND TREASURER EMERITUS8 S. 3RD St., Dillsburg, PA 17019

PAUL L. MILLER ..........................................................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN EMERITUS1105 Stinson Dr., Leesport, PA 19533

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

In an effort to save money for the magazine, if you would

like to receive this magazine via email instead of hard copy,

please email the Grand Lodge at [email protected] with your name and Lodge and this

will be done accordingly.

Brady Lodge No. 116, MuncyEdgar L. Ellis – initiated August 26th Timothy J. Herr

Triune Lodge No. 307, MiddletownJason H. Lewis – initiated September 5th Stacy M. Anthony – initiated September 19th Allen D. Moyer

Alma Lodge No. 523, JohnstownBill Creamer – initiated September 30th

Sandy Lake Lodge No. 573 Susan M. Rodgers - initiated September 30th

Askam Lodge No. 899, Sugar Notch Daniel C. Herron – initiated August 7th

Lady Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 86, Tamaqua Jacquelyn L. Rubright – initiated September 20th

R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 3November 2017

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

The Board of Grand Lodge Officers congratulates the following on achieving milestone years in Odd Fellowship this month.

FROM THE DESK OF ELLIE TRULICK, PRESIDENT

It is September 30th. I have had 11 meetings so far. I want to share

brothers. THANK YOU to all who attended these meetings. July 17th meeting had and total attendance of 37 brothers/sisters. 7 lodges other than Lady Colfax were in attendance. August 7th meeting had and a total attendance of 24 brothers and sisters with 4 lodges besides Wysox were in attendance. August 9th meeting had and a total of 41 brothers/sisters in attendance. 4 lodges besides Idella, Faith Hope & Charity and Regina. August 11th meeting had and a total of 11 brothers/sisters in attendance. 2 lodges besides Lady Evelyn. August 16th meeting had

and a total of 26 brothers/sisters in attendance. 4 lodges besides Lady Harmony. September 7th meeting had and a total attendance of 37 brothers/sisters. 8 lodges besides Lady Lillie Best and Lady Hall. September 12th meeting had and a total attendance of 17 brothers/sisters. 3 lodges besides Hester were in attendance. September 14th meeting had and a total attendance of 20 brothers/sisters. 3 lodges besides Salome and Red Rose were in attendance. September 20th meeting had and a total of 21 brothers/sisters in attendance. 2 lodges besides Nakomis and Ernestine were present. September 25th meeting had and a total attendance of 28 brothers/sisters. 9 lodges besides Lady Emily were present. Also there were 9 Past Presidents in attendance. September 28th meeting had and a total attendance of 16 brothers/sisters. 4 lodges were in attendance besides Letitia Penn. The collections for my project: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have been very generous. THANK YOU to all who have given.

At Wysox lodge Sister Peggy Walters was awarded her 50 year jewel. Sister Peggy was presented this honor by her (blood) sisters, Mary Landes and Linda Torrence and her daughters Katie Walters and Judy Lodwig. Congratulations to Peggy.

PLEASE REMEMBER OUR MILITARY ON VETERANS DAY. HONOR OUR FLAG STANDING PROUDLY AND BY FLYING IT AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY.

HAPPY THANKGIVING TO ALL. BE SURE TO THANK GOD FOR THE BLESSINGS THAT WE ARE ABLE TO SHARE.

Grand Master Wooden has scheduled the following visits for November. I am sure he would appreciate seeing you there.

4 – PM/LAPM Rally, York – 1:00PM6 – Bowmansdale #1179 OV – 7:30PM

7 – Triune #307 OV – 7:30PM13 – Mt. Tabor #125 OV – 7:30PM

14 – Metropolitan #150 OV – 7:30PM16 – York Springs #211 OV – 7:30PM

20 – Mt. Zion #74 OV – 8:00PM27 – Mackinaw #380 OV – 7:00PM

COME VISIT THE GRAND MASTER

Rebekah Assembly President Trulick has scheduled the following visits for November. I am sure she would appreciate seeing you there.

1 – Mon Valley #82 OV – 1:00PM

COME VISIT THE ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT

25 YEARSWilmer M. Brown, #141

Raymond Mackes, Jr., #488Robert K. Martin, #1128

30 YEARSCharles M. Beaver, #141

35 YEARSDavid R. Green, #270

John A. Roman, Jr., #306William H. Devlin, #523

Brett A. Henry, #1010

40 YEARSRichard B. Welder, #708Paul C. Goodwin, #712Alfonso Martinez, #802

45 YEARSWalter R. Adams, #141

Keith W. Crawford, #150Harry R. Glaeser, #150

Barry L. DeHaven, #899

50 YEARSRobert H. Boulay, #290

Gaylord R. Gardner, #386

55 YEARSMarvin E. Klinger, #551Kenneth A. Jones, #573

65 YEARSGlenn S. Minick, #562

William R. Erisman, #762

70 YEARSCharles H. Bentz, #8

170 YEARSMystic Lodge No. 270, I.O.O.F.

Mineral Lodge No. 285, I.O.O.F.

FROM THE DESK OF THE GRAND PATRIARCH

Hi Everyone

like to thank you all for your support and attendance for the months of July and August.

I will not be scheduling any visits during the winter months. With the amount of rain we have had only God knows what the winter will bring.

July 6 Perseverance #135 OVJuly 13 Scott #132 PicnicJuly 20 General Worth #188 OVAug 3 Joint OV Scott #132 & Calvin C. Halsey #32Aug 10 Earl R Leiby #106 OV & ClambakeAug 16 PRA Trulick OV at Lady HarmonyAug 28 Held meeting at York no quorum

Now I better collect my thoughts for the Sept and Oct schedule. In F.H. CDot Oertel GP


MEET YOUR GRAND LODGE APPOINTED OFFICERSGrand Conductor of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Paul E. Lautenschlager I joined IOOF Freedom Lodge #88 on March 22,1976. Became Noble Grand on 4/1/77 through 9/30/77. Past Noble Grand Oct. 1, 1977 and also appointed to the Hall Association. I joined through my father Anson Lautenschlager who became a member on 2/15/54. My Uncle Gerard E. Pepper who joined on 1/25/54 and my brother

James Lautenschlager who joined on 6/8/76. And my mother Esther Lautenschlager was a Rebekah. I received my Grand Lodge Degree on June 20, 2016.

I graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics in 1970. Worked as Human Resources Manager for 15 years at S,J, Bailey

& Sons. Retired from B&B Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Truck dealership as Assistant Service Manager for 15 years. Married to Monique who is a retired as a French & English Teacher after 37 years of teaching. Two children Colette (works for Johnson & Johnson) and Jean-Paul (JP) a Project Manager.Member of Texas No. 4 Fire Company for 43 years, served as President 34 years and am a Past Fire Chief of the Honesdale Fire Dept. Currently I am vice-president of the Wayne County Creative Arts Council which provides concerts in our local park free to the public. I was just elected to 2nd Vice President of the

was appointed as Warden of Freedom Lodge #88 for the new term. I believe that the IOOF has a duty to its community and brothers and sisters to do any good for the community . I accepted Grand Master Sherman Woodens appointment as Grand Conductor because I want to help him in any way I can to promote the IOOF and make it grow. He has been a great

me and my Brother Lodge members grow our Lodge.

In an effort to increase knowledge of the history of Odd Fellowship in the Northeast sector of Pennsylvania, the Lodges

the stories of the Lodges back into their respective communities.

Nakomis Rebekah Lodge #497, Lake Como, and Freedom Lodge #88, Honesdale, Nadine Hager, presenting the charter of the defunct Sterling Lodge #959, Sterling Township, to HOST, which stands for Historians of Sterling Township. Interestingly enough, HOST meets in the former Hall to Sterling Lodge. Sterling Lodge, which is located at 709 Spring Hill Road, Sterling, also called Nobletown, was instituted August 8, 1878 and went defunct September 5, 2000. The historical society was pleased that this charter returned home after 17 years. Several charters were reclaimed by Lodges in this area of the state, and donated for display to respective historical societies or

Continued from front cover.

STERLING CHARTER RETURNS HOMEkept in the active Lodge halls as a remembrance of how deep our roots grow, namely Freedom Lodge #88 in Honesdale, and Rush Lodge #471, who asked for the charter of Brooklyn Lodge (Brooklyn Susquehanna County, not Brooklyn NY), which has been sitting in Grand Lodges vault since 1981. In Cassville, Robert Werner of Mt. Hor Lodge #736 also made sure the charter of Mapleton Lodge #468 returned back home to the Mapleton Historical Society , where also housed the former Mapleton Lodge. If you are interested if there are any charters from your area, and would like to put them in your Lodge, or donate them to their historical society, please contact the Grand Lodge. A big THANK

vault, and displaying them again.

The Odd Fellows Award is an award that honors students who have obtained

the program. The Odd Fellows presented awards for academic honors at the Practical Nursing Graduation on August 17, 2017. Nelson Silverstrim representative of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows 1152 Wysox, PA Chapter presented the award to Angelique Goida, Elizabeth Heeman, Macy Wilks and Georgette Houseknecht. The Practical Nursing Program located at Northern Tier Career Center, Towanda,

hospitals and home health care as well as in other areas of health care. For further information on the Practical Nursing Program, contact 570-265-8113.

WYSOX ODD FELLOWS AWARD

Left to Right: Nelson Silverstrim, Georgette Houseknecht, Macy Wilks, Angelique Goida and Elizabeth Heeman


DELAWARE COUNTY INTERESTING FACTS:How many Odd Fellow Lodges were in YOUR County?? Did you ever wonder if your town had an Odd Fellow Lodge? Do you know where it was or do you even remember some of these Lodges? If you can take a picture of the Lodge

our archives and it could perhaps end up in the magazine!

DELAWARE COUNTY:

Now a church, but if you look above the main door on 75 North Highland Avenue in Lansdowne, you can see the three links in stained glass.

Proudly marked “Odd Fellows Temple” and Seeing “Friendship, Love & Truth, and Faith, Hope & Charity” below the second story windows on 850 Main Street, Darby, it is indeed a beautiful and one of a kind building.

Under the half-moon window, there’s a brick that says “Fellowship Lodge” and a date of 1943 on Grand and Manoa Road in Havertown. Shown also is the Odd Fellows sign above the door.

The Chester Temple, former home of Upland Lodge #253 and Chester Lodge #263 is now a remnant of the past.

REGINA REBEKAH LODGE #230

August 24, 2017 - Ladies from the local chapter of the Regina Rebekah Lodge #230 of Shamokin celebrated the birthday of Golden Living Center Mansion resident , Sister Virginia Taylor, a 50 plus year member of the Rebekahs. The oldest sister of the group is 97 year old, Doris Snyder, followed by Virigina Taylor, 95 years old. The Rebekahs celebrated the 120th anniversary of

secretary; Virginia Taylor, vice grand; Ruth Berger, inside guardian; Sarah Ritchie, secretary; Yvonne Koble, newest member; Jearldean Losiewicz, chaplain and Doris Wheary, Noble Grand. Absent from the photo is Nancy King, Treasurer.

Reminder...O.F. & R.A. OF W. PA

2017* GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPThe Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association of Western Pennsylvania is once again offering two (2) - $3,000 Graduate Scholarship Awards. A copy of the “Rules” and an “Application” for the 2017* Graduate Scholarship Award can be obtained 1)online at www.glpaioof.org, 2)by contacting Robert Grant, 40 Cypress Way, Charleroi, PA 15022, or 3)by emailing your request to “[email protected].”

Regarding this new scholarship award, the applicant or living family relative must be a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows or Rebekahs of Western Pennsylvania and enrolled in the graduate program of an accredited college/university. Also, the applicant must be: a)a college graduate continuing their education or b)enrolled in a degree program requiring more than four (4) years to complete. The only three (3) areas of concentration being consideration for this award are Music Education, Teacher Education, or a Health Related Field. The deadline for submitting applications for the 2017* Graduate Scholarship Award will be November 30, 2017.

Note: Previous applicants/recipients of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association of Western Pennsylvania Scholarship Award (Undergraduate) may apply for this scholarship award. Also, previous applicants/recipients of the Graduate Scholarship Award may re-apply; however, reference will be given to those applicants who have not previously received this award.


ON THE ROAD WITH GRAND MASTER WOODEN

On September 13, Grand Master Wooden made his way south to visit Schuylkill County and the District 6 lodges. Held in Harmony Lodge in Tamaqua, members from lodges within the district as well as several from outside the district came for

Lodge #86 in Tamaqua, Pine Grove Lodge #148, Mineral Lodge #285 in St. Clair, Shenandoah Lodge #591 and East Brunswick Lodge #802 in New Ringgold.

Lautenschlager, Grand Herald (and District 6 DDGM) Hahn, Grand Chaplain Boulanger and Grand Secretary Bailey.

Shown Left to right – PG Wade Fluke of #802, Henry Lesher, NG of #285 (seated); Timothy Hahn, DDGM and NG of #148; GM Wooden; Nicole Inama, NG of #86 and Robert Briggs, NG of #591

PRESIDENT ELLA LEE TRULICK VISITS LETITIA PENN REBEKAH LODGE President Ella Lee Trulick

Letitia Penn Rebekah Lodge #173, Philadelphia. A great time was had by all. Following the meeting, a meal was catered by Tom Kutchner of Walker Lodge #306 and Sister Dorothea Oertel, GP, had made a cake (with help!) in the shape of a bee hive. Thanks to all who came out and made it a memorable evening!

PRESIDENT ELLA LEE TRULICK VISITS LADY

HALL REBEKAH & LADY LILLIE BEST REBEKAH

Rebekah Assembly President Ella Lee Trulick and staff visits Lady Hall Rebekah Lodge #202, Nazareth, and Lady Lillie Best Rebekah Lodge #222, Schnecksville, at Lady Hall Rebekah Lodge.


President Elliedrops her drawers in Sellersville. Find out more next month!

HENRY DISSTON LODGE #8 INSTALLED

On October 2nd, GS Justin Bailey, GCH Ray Boulanger

of Henry Disston Lodge #8 in the Tacony neighborhood of Philadelphia (pronounced ta-cony, not tac-ony, I thank you). It was a very progressive meeting and the Lodge is looking to

FREEDOM LODGE 88 MILITARY NEEDS DRIVE

Freedom Lodge 88 of Honesdale has just completed its collection of goods for,”Operation Touch of Home”, a program operated by the VFW in Monroe County. Brothers collected various items needed by our military personnel upon deployment overseas. We would like to thank everyone who donated!

Paul Lautenschlager and Mike Kinzinger with a sampling of items collected

MIDDLETOWN HOMEEach month we take our residents on many different trips and

attend many different events. This month we took several of our residents on a very special trip. Many of our residents are locals and feel strongly connected to the community. When we saw that there was an Ice Cream Social and Car Show in Royalton we knew our residents had to be there! It was a beautiful sunny day in Kiwanis Park—perfect for ice cream, looking at antique cars, and reminiscing with neighbors, family, and friends. There was music, entertainment, and even a pedal go-kart! Our residents enjoyed their afternoon and were thrilled with all the people they got to see and reunite with. Community is the

this community, or becoming a new member of it, Middletown wants everyone to feel welcomed and at home—a part of the Middletown Family!

Joe testing out his driving skillsLeona cooling off with a Root Beer Float

Ed enjoyed looking at all the cars and picking out his favorite


OBITUARIES

Due to publication time, we regret we cannot accept Obituaries older than three months.

CHARLES H. CATHERS, SR.Jamison Lodge No. 447

July 11, 2017

Brother C. “Harry” Cathers, Sr., 75, of Doylestown, PA, was initiated into Aquetong Lodge #193, Doylestown, on November 15, 1966. He then became a member of Jamison Lodge #447 through consolidation on September 12, 1983. At the time of his death, he was the last surviving member of

He was a U.S. Army Veteran.Surviving is his sweetheart, Judy Lewis, three sons, one

daughter and eight grandchildren.Burial was held in Doylestown Cemetery.

ROY S. SMATHERSFreeport Lodge No. 379

August 21, 2017

Brother Roy S. Smathers, 93, of Kittanning, PA, was initiated into Freeport Lodge #379 on September 1, 1976.

He was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy and Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army and a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church, Kittanning.

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Rowena Bable, one son and two daughters. Surviving is his companion, Eileen Keeler, two daughters, one granddaughter, four

grandsons and four great-granddaughters.Burial was held in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery.

WILLIAM C. LENOX IILititz Lodge No. 1050

September 5, 2017

Brother William C. Lenox, II, 97, of Elizabethtown, PA, was initiated into Lititz Lodge #1050 on May 11, 1942. He left the Lodge on January 1, 1973 and reinstated on July 1, 1974.

by age and tenure.He was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran.

Ruth Easton. Surviving is his second wife, the former Jane Seymour, one daughter, one son, one stepson, four grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.

Burial was held at the convenience of the family.

CHARLES E. FLEEGLEMount Zion Lodge No. 74

Mt. Vernon Encampment No. 14September 9, 2017

Brother Charles E. Fleegle, 89, of York, PA, was initiated into Mount Zion Lodge #74, York, on September 29, 1991, where he became a Past Grand and received his Grand Lodge Degree on March 19, 1999. At the time of his death, he was currently serving as Chaplain. He was initiated a Patriarch into Mt. Vernon Encampment #14, York, on October 21, 1991, where he became a Past Chief Patriarch. At the time of his death, he was currently serving as High Priest.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of St. Paul Trinity Lutheran Church, York.

Surviving is his wife, the former Pearl Racosky, one daughter, one son and three grandchildren.

Burial was held at the convenience of the family.

KARL E. BLIGHTAskam Lodge No. 899September 11, 2017

Brother Karl E. Blight, 80, of Kingston, PA, was initiated into Kingston Lodge #709 on September 29, 1959, where he became a Past Grand and received his Grand Lodge Degree on February 6, 1963. He then became a member of Askam Lodge #899, Sugar Notch, through consolidation on March 14, 1977. At the time of his death, he was the last surviving

He was a member of the Dorranceton United Methodist Church, Kingston.

Surviving is his wife, the former Norma Vaughn, one daughter, two sons, six

Burial was held in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas, PA.

BERNARD “MACKIE” LEVINEPast Grand Conductor

State College Lodge No. 1032Canton Ridgely No. 8September 18, 2017

Brother Bernard “Mackie” Levine, 82, of State College, PA, was initiated into Custos Morum Lodge #42, Milford, NH, on February 15, 1993, where he became a Past Grand and received his Grand Lodge Degree April 21, 1996. On April 16, 2008, he transferred membership to State College Lodge #1032, where he held active membership. He served as Noble Grand several terms and at the time of his death, he was the current Vice Grand. He was an associate to Centre

Lodge #153, Bellefonte, having become a Past Grand of that Lodge on October 5, 2006 and currently serving as RSVG, and to Port Matilda Lodge #733, having joined September 30, 2012. When he transferred, he also retained associate membership in Custos Morum Lodge #42. He was the representative to Grand Lodge for several years, and was on the board of the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Association of Western Pennsylvania from 2015 – 2017. He then went on to serve as Grand Conductor for PGM Moyer from 2011 – 2012. He was initiated a Patriarch into Wonolanset Encampment #2, Gothstown, NH on April 9, 2003, where he became a Past Chief Patriarch. In 2012, he transferred membership to Bellefonte Encampment #72, and held active membership there until they went defunct. He was a Chevalier of Canton Ridgely #8, State College, having been initiated November 14, 2009. He was a former Rebekah, having been initiated into Custos Morum Rebekah Lodge #23, Milford, NH, and transferring to Lady Emily Rebekah Lodge #452, State College, retaining membership until January 24, 2011. He was also very active in assisting State College Lodge #1032 and Lady Emily Rebekah Lodge #452 when they held blood drives and raised a lot of money

He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

is his second wife, the former Susan Downar, four children, two step-children, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services were conducted by the members of his Lodge and burial was held in Centre County Memorial Park.

WILLIAM R. EDWARDS, JR.Walker Lodge No. 306

September 19, 2017

Brother William R. Edwards, Jr., 87, of Bensalem, PA, was initiated into Kenderton Lodge #266, Philadelphia, PA, on December 4, 1954. He then became a member of Walker Lodge #306, Philadelphia, through consolidation on March 13, 1989.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran.Surviving is his wife, the former Lucy Strozzieri, three

children, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Services were conducted by the members of his Lodge and burial was held in Rosedale Memorial Park.


KERMIT L. GUTTSHALLMackinaw Lodge No. 380

October 3, 2017

Brother Kermit L. Gutshall, 88, of Loysville, PA, was initiated into Blain Lodge #706 on January 15,

March 24, 2008.He was a Marine Veteran.He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Helen Stum. Surviving are four children, six

grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.Burial was held in Restland Cemetery, Loysville.

ROBERT L. MORNINGSTAR PAST SOVEREIGN GRAND CHAPLAIN

PAST GRAND MASTER/PAST GRAND REPRESENTATIVE Called Home

September 19, 2017

Brother Robert L. Morningstar, 87, formerly of Middletown and James Creek, PA, was initiated an Odd Fellow into Triune Lodge #307, Middletown, on December 12, 1961 where he became a Past Grand and received his Grand Lodge Degree on November 9, 1963. He then became active with the Grand Lodge, serving as Grand Conductor to PGM Gail Kent from 1985-1986 and Grand Guardian to PGM William Locke from 1987-1988. During this time, he also served as District Deputy Grand Master from 1984 to 1988. He then went on to lead the Jurisdiction as our Grand Master from 1993-1994 alongside his wife as President of the Rebekah Assembly, Bonny. Following that, he had the honor as serving on the Sovereign Grand Lodge, as Sovereign Grand Chaplain from 1995 – 1996, under PSGM Wayne Reynolds. Following that, he served as Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge, from the Grand Lodge from 1997 – 1998. He also held associate membership in Mt. Hor Lodge #736, Cassville, and formerly Waterfall Lodge #773, New Grenada. He has also served on various committees, both state and local.

He held membership in Red Rose Rebekah Lodge #586, Middletown, having joined on June 20, 1985, a Patriarch of Mt. Vernon Encampment #14, York, having joined May 23, 1988 and was a Captain® of Canton Harrisburg #54, P.M. and becoming a member of Canton York #14 through consolidation.

He was a member of the Woodcock Valley Bible Church, James Creek.Born in Huntingdon, PA, he was one of four siblings; one sister surviving. He was

preceded in death by his wife, the former PPRA Bonita Givens and one son. Surviving is one son and one daughter, six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Odd Fellow services were conducted by the Grand Lodge and burial was in the Russellville Methodist Cemetery, James Creek, PA.

As in the past, almost every Past Grand Master pushed membership. He was adamant that membership was not our number one priority, but stressed that a positive thinking is the key to success. He said on the night of his installation as our Grand Master, that we need to believe in ourselves before we can sell ourselves. He pushed the Visual Research program, and as a retiree of the US Geological Survey, he also pushed the Living Legacy Program, but positive attitude was what he wanted to live by, and he did. He was always an upbeat and energetic person. In this day and age, in

positive thinking and the power of positive thinking. Few of us even consider the power

power of negative thinking, but the principles of negative thinking work just as those of positive thinking. That type of thinking spreads like a cancer. It just eats you up. It will consume your whole mind and your body. If you think negatively you are going

are going to go.”


THE TREASURER’S TALES - NOVEMBER 2017November is the month for Thanksgiving and November 1922 was no

exception. The Ottoman Empire fell to Mustafa Kemal. Rebecca Felton

was opened. None of these world events impacted Barney very much.Barney and his family were much into Thanksgiving. Elizabeth wanted

eating as much corn as Barney would give it. Barney was off school at the end of the day of November 21. Thanksgiving was Thursday the 23rd. The turkey was butchered on the 22nd and Barney spent the remainder of that day pressing apples for cider, so that it was available for making mincemeat.

mincemeat for pies. Elizabeth had always worked with her father Vic at the veterinary hospital and never spent a lot of time observing her mother Alice when she cooked. They used an old recipe for home

HomemadeMincemeat.html.Pumpkin pies were on the menu as well.

mixed the mincemeat. Elizabeth thought this should be simple. It was

with Rebekah and was told that the stale bread was on the back porch in a paper sack. After some searching, she found the bread. She then

trip to the back porch rewarded her with ramps that Barney had picked

difference. For those of you unfamiliar with ramps, read here: https://www.eater.com/2015/4/10/8384255/everything-youve-always-wanted-to-know-about-ram ps. The taste of ramps is much stronger than onions. To compound matters, Rebekah told Elizabeth to put dry parsley in with the celery and onions. Elizabeth found a jar of dried oregano with no label and used it. She sauteed the vegetables in a pound of butter,

it in an old pillow case and then into the ice box till the turkey was to be stuffed the next morning.

not sure she liked the shape, so she rolled the pie dough out a number of times to get a perfect circle. She was never told about building up gluten in pie dough. After lining the pie plates with dough, Elizabeth

turned the pies back to Elizabeth, to cover the mincemeat and bake both the mincemeat and the pumpkin.

While the pies were in the oven, Elizabeth started making cranberry sauce. She used a recipe very similar to this recipe: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/simple-cranberry-sauce/6da677a9-b077-47ae-9a81-d8fcc5 e0529a, except she used all the sugar earlier. She thought that honey would be as good as sugar, and Barney had several gallons of honey in the pantry. Elizabeth used the same amount of honey as she would have used sugar. Since honey is sweeter than sugar, the result can be imagined, read here:

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/food-myths-debunked-honey-is-be tter-than-white-sugar-because-it-is-natural.html.

Thursday morning everything was brought together, the turkey was

coal stove, look here: https://www.oldhouseonline.com/articles/history-of-the-kitchen-stove.

of a strong taste.

kept putting more gravy on the turkey to kill the taste of the ramps and

Barney took a spoonful of the cranberry sauce and he needed a drink of water. The cranberry sauce was sweeter and thicker than usual and left an aftertaste. There was no discussion about the shortcomings of the meal, just chatter about the impending winter.

All settled down for coffee and pie. The smell of the mincemeat was pleasant and spicy.

got his knife and sawed through the pie crust. Chewing was almost as

Her mother, Alice, never had a problem with her pie crust. Although a bit disappointed, she said nothing. Later she asked Barney if everything she did was bust. Barney reassured her that she was a great cook, but needed to get used to the coal/wood stove, since Alice had a gas stove. When he went out to feed the pie crust to the dogs, Barney took the remainder of the dried ramps off the porch and threw them in the burn pit.

Next month will be December and we will celebrate Barney and

Comments and questions are always welcomed by the Grand Treasurer. You can contact him by email at [email protected] or conventional mail at P. O. Box 275, Hopwood, PA 15445-0275.

REGINA REBEKAH LODGE #230 September 28, 2017 – Ladies from the local chapter of the Regina Rebekah Lodge #230 held a social gathering at Nottingham Village to honor Sister Ruth Berger, a resident, with her 50 year pin of service in the Rebekahs. Sister Doris Wheary, Noble Grand, also honored Sister Virginia Taylor and Sister Sarah Ritchie with their 50 year pins. Pictured are Sisters Doris Wheary, noble grand; Ruth Berger, inside guardian; Sarah Ritchie, secretary and Virginia Taylor, vice grand. Also attending were Jearldean

secretary; Nancy King, Treasurer and Yvonne Koble, newest member.


Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Odd Fellow-Rebekah of Pennsylvania Scholarship Program. Each year we have been able to provide young men and women with help toward their education.

Enclosed is one (1) nomination form for your lodge. Please copy it for your members. No nominations will be accepted if not on this form. Please make sure you complete the nomination form correctly and meet all deadlines. Members of any branch of the order who are making the nomination

Last year we received 77 nominations, and were able to award 41 scholarships of $500 each.

Be sure to mail the nomination to the address on the form. DO NOT MAIL TO GRAND LODGE. The deadline for completing and mailing the nomination form is January 30, 2018, and is strictly adhered to. Upon receipt of the nomination form, the scholarship application will then be mailed directly to the nominee.

Remember, only children, grandchildren and step children under the age of 25 are eligible to be nominated by members of the order. Nieces, nephews, brothers, Sisters, neighbors and friends are not. But, if they rea11y want to apply, try getting them or their parents to become a member and then they WILL be eligible. Anyone 25 and over must be an active Odd Fellow or Rebekah member in order to nominate themselves.


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