Edenton #332 Lodge Hall
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June, 2015
We had a good meeting on the 20th. We started with a special to confer the Master Mason degree on one candidate. Thanks to all those who helped. We'll be doing another Master Mason degree at 6:00 PM before our July 18th stated meeting. Everything else was just normal business. There were some announcements made but I am getting this update out too late for them. I hope to see you at the next meeting.
2015 Awards and Widows
May 30 was set aside to honor our long time members and the wives of our deceased members. We started with a trip to the Continental Manor nursing home in Blanchester to present WB Herman E. Liming with a 60 year service award at 5 PM. We caught him eating supper but were able to present him his award. Since RWB Rodney Kirker was unable to attend RWB George West filled in to represent Grand Lodge. Below is a picture of WB Liming receiving his award.
The Worshipful Master also presented WB Liming with the John McCollum Award for Masonic Excellence. This award is presented to brethren that have served the lodge in many ways over the years and is named after the first recipient, WB John McCollum, who made the trip with us.
At 6:30 the dinner preceding the Awards and Widows night started, with fried chicken, mashed potatoes, various potluck dishes and desserts and iced tea, soft drinks and coffee. After everyone had eaten the Worshipful Master started making presentations. One of our new 50 year members, Bro. Norman Nichols, was presented his pin and certificate.
The Worshipful Master also presented an award to Bro. Gene Bell for attending the Wardens educational program presented by the Sixth District.
The widows that came were recognized and were given a bouquet of flowers in appreciation of their support of their husbands and the lodge.
Jason Hallgarth, magician, entertained the crowd after the presentations were made. At the close of his performance everyone said their goodbyes and the evening ended. Everyone expressed that it was a good evening.
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| RWB George West, WB Herman Liming and WB Chris Hunt, Worshipful Master |
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| WB Liming receiving the John McCollum Award for Masonic Excellence |
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| The John McCollum Award for Masonic Excellence |
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| L to R: George West, John McCollum, Al Cloke, Adam Cloke, Herman, Jerry Ross, Tom Allen and Chris Hunt. |
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| Bro. Norman Nichols |
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| The wonderful ladies who were able to attend |
May, 2015
After taking care of our normal business discussion centered on our upcoming open house and awards and widows night on May 30. The lodge hall will be open to the public from 1 to 5 PM with grilled hotdogs and refreshments. Then we will have our awards and widows night starting at 6 PM with dinner and a magician. WB Herman Liming is due to get his 60 year service award and Bro's. Chalmer Suttles and Norman Nichols will receive their 50 year awards. We are also going to try to have at least a couple of pancake breakfasts at Stonelick lake again. Dates are to be determined. The Worshipful Master set 6:30 PM prior to our next stated meeting to have a Master Mason degree. I would also like to add that our Lodge Educational Officer has been presenting some interesting programs on Masonic philosophy, with this meeting's program on William Preston, the writer of the Masonic lectures. He promises these programs will continue. Some of our members attended the reconsecration of Clermont Social Lodge in Williamsburg for their 200th anniversary. It was a fun morning. I hope to see you at lodge.
April, 2015
We had a Master Mason and an Entered Apprentice each give back their proficiencies, both well done. Please remember the family of RWB Delbert Martin, WB Herman Liming, RWB Mark Liggett, Josie Hickey and Jean Lewis in your prayers. Our inspection report was read and commended the lodge for its activities, generosity and degree work. Special mention was made that our education program is in very good hands. In fact, the LEO presented a program on the anti-Masonic movement in the early 1800's that continues today. He has 4 more programs related to this topic that will be given at the next 4 meetings. A couple of items of note are that we need to continue to add money to our relief fund. WB Daniel has posted a sheet that tracks money in and donations made. Please consider a donation if you can. We are also inviting our widows to attend the Grand Master's reception on May 1 at the Clermont County fairgrounds. If you would like to attend contact the Worshipful Master for tickets. The Sixth District is trying to start a DeMolay chapter and needs volunteers to be DADs. Contact the secretary if you would like more information. The Sixth District also has a Scottish Rite club, combining the Brown and Clermont county clubs. On June 6 the club will have their next meeting at Felicity Lodge at 9:00 AM. Coffee and donuts will be available at 8. The annual Sixth District golf scramble will be May 16 at Cedar Trace golf course with a shotgun start at 1:30 PM. The cost is $60 per person, which includes fees, cart, dinner, water and soft drinks. I can email you a registration form if you need one. Then, on May 17, the Sixth District family picnic will be held at Sycamore Park in Batavia starting at 1:00 PM. That's it for now. See you at lodge.
A member passes, updated
Brethren, it is with sadness I must report the death of RWB Delbert Martin Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master for the Sixth Masonic district, Past Master of Edenton Lodge #332 and its long-time secretary. He was living in Arizona to be closer to his children and will be missed by all who knew him. Below is information from the funeral home web site:
Delbert R. Martin Jr, age 91, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, April 3, 2015.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 7, 1923 to Delbert R. and Lorraine Fischer Martin.
He attended Edenton School from first through eighth grade and graduated from Blanchester High School in May, 1942.
When Delbert was 14 and in the eighth grade he got "baseball fever" and played every day and evening until it was dark. He pitched for his high school team as well as the Clermont County Baseball league. He was a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan.
As a teen in high school he discovered his passion for Amateur Radio. He received his station and operators license for W8VUZ in 1941. He maintained his operators license up until his death. His Amateur Radio license was a great influence on his Navy career and later in his work in research and development for the US Air Force in his government position.
He was a proud WWII veteran and enlisted in the US Navy after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served as a radio technician stationed in the Admiralty Islands during the Asiatic Pacific campaign and was later discharged as a Petty Officer 1st Class.
After the war, he returned to Edenton where he married his hometown sweetheart, Evelyn Long.
Together they raised three children in a home near Newtonsville on SR 133 that he built himself.
He went to work as a civilian with the Air Force All Weather Flying Division in Wilmington, Ohio and later transferred to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He retired as Branch Chief of Engineering Services at WPAFB in 1978 after 32 years of service.
After his first retirement, he served as Bailiff for Judge Ralph A. Hill in the Clermont County Courts, later working as Bailiff for Judge John Watson. He retired from court service in 1983.
In his retirement he served on the Clermont County Board for MRDD. He was
a proud member of the board when the Donald A. Collins Rehabilitation Center was built. This project was very special to him since his youngest son Randy, receives services there.
Along with his wife Evelyn, he was an active member of the Clermont County Genealogical Society and the Clermont County Historical Society. He and his wife were both proud members of the First Families of Clermont County. They also co-authored the History of Edenton Masonic Lodge #332.
He was longtime member of the Edenton Masonic Lodge #332, serving as Worshipful Master and later appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the Ohio Sixth Masonic District. He was also a member of Royal Arch Masons of Blanchester #153 achieving the degree of Royal Arch Mason and a member of Blanchester Council #114 of Royal and Select Masters achieving the degree of Super Excellent Master. He was also a charter member of Edenton Chapter #560 Order of Eastern Star.
After his wife's passing in 2011, he moved to Tucson, Arizona to be closer to his
children and grandchildren. He was a cherished resident at Freedom Inn Assisted Living and will be missed by his many friends and the staff there.
He was a loving father to Pam (Jim) Steinnecker, Rusty (JoAnn) Martin, and Randy Martin, who all survive him. He was a devoted grandfather to Jenny, Veronica, Mindy, Nathan, Tim and great-grandchildren Hannah, Natalie, Rachel, Erin and Aiden. He was a loyal brother to his sister Betty Martin, who also survives him along with many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Evelyn; his parents Delbert Martin Sr and Lorraine Fischer Martin; his brother Bill Martin and sister Audrey Elliott.
Vistitation will take place at Evans Funeral Home, 1944 State Route 28, Goshen, OH, Saturday, April 11, 2015, 10:30 - 11:30 AM. A graveside service will follow at 12:00 Noon at Edenton Cemetery, Wayne Township, OH.
Memorials in Delbert's honor to Epilepsy Council of Greater Cincinnati, Attn: Cedar Creek Activity Program, 8958 Central Ave. Suite 550, Cincinnati 45202.
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| RWB Delbert Martin Jr. |
Delbert R. Martin Jr, age 91, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, April 3, 2015.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 7, 1923 to Delbert R. and Lorraine Fischer Martin.
He attended Edenton School from first through eighth grade and graduated from Blanchester High School in May, 1942.
When Delbert was 14 and in the eighth grade he got "baseball fever" and played every day and evening until it was dark. He pitched for his high school team as well as the Clermont County Baseball league. He was a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan.
As a teen in high school he discovered his passion for Amateur Radio. He received his station and operators license for W8VUZ in 1941. He maintained his operators license up until his death. His Amateur Radio license was a great influence on his Navy career and later in his work in research and development for the US Air Force in his government position.
He was a proud WWII veteran and enlisted in the US Navy after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served as a radio technician stationed in the Admiralty Islands during the Asiatic Pacific campaign and was later discharged as a Petty Officer 1st Class.
After the war, he returned to Edenton where he married his hometown sweetheart, Evelyn Long.
Together they raised three children in a home near Newtonsville on SR 133 that he built himself.
He went to work as a civilian with the Air Force All Weather Flying Division in Wilmington, Ohio and later transferred to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He retired as Branch Chief of Engineering Services at WPAFB in 1978 after 32 years of service.
After his first retirement, he served as Bailiff for Judge Ralph A. Hill in the Clermont County Courts, later working as Bailiff for Judge John Watson. He retired from court service in 1983.
In his retirement he served on the Clermont County Board for MRDD. He was
a proud member of the board when the Donald A. Collins Rehabilitation Center was built. This project was very special to him since his youngest son Randy, receives services there.
Along with his wife Evelyn, he was an active member of the Clermont County Genealogical Society and the Clermont County Historical Society. He and his wife were both proud members of the First Families of Clermont County. They also co-authored the History of Edenton Masonic Lodge #332.
He was longtime member of the Edenton Masonic Lodge #332, serving as Worshipful Master and later appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the Ohio Sixth Masonic District. He was also a member of Royal Arch Masons of Blanchester #153 achieving the degree of Royal Arch Mason and a member of Blanchester Council #114 of Royal and Select Masters achieving the degree of Super Excellent Master. He was also a charter member of Edenton Chapter #560 Order of Eastern Star.
After his wife's passing in 2011, he moved to Tucson, Arizona to be closer to his
children and grandchildren. He was a cherished resident at Freedom Inn Assisted Living and will be missed by his many friends and the staff there.
He was a loving father to Pam (Jim) Steinnecker, Rusty (JoAnn) Martin, and Randy Martin, who all survive him. He was a devoted grandfather to Jenny, Veronica, Mindy, Nathan, Tim and great-grandchildren Hannah, Natalie, Rachel, Erin and Aiden. He was a loyal brother to his sister Betty Martin, who also survives him along with many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Evelyn; his parents Delbert Martin Sr and Lorraine Fischer Martin; his brother Bill Martin and sister Audrey Elliott.
Vistitation will take place at Evans Funeral Home, 1944 State Route 28, Goshen, OH, Saturday, April 11, 2015, 10:30 - 11:30 AM. A graveside service will follow at 12:00 Noon at Edenton Cemetery, Wayne Township, OH.
Memorials in Delbert's honor to Epilepsy Council of Greater Cincinnati, Attn: Cedar Creek Activity Program, 8958 Central Ave. Suite 550, Cincinnati 45202.
2015 Inspection
Our inspection is past and once again the officers and brethren of Edenton lodge performed well. Bro. Worstell received a very good Master Mason degree. The official attendance count was 68 but it seemed there were more brethren in attendance than that. Dinner was pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and corn, rolls and dessert. The Worshipful Master's 4H club served the dinner, helped park cars and cleaned up afterwards. They did a very good job. The lodge owes a debt of gratitude to the brethren of Amelia Lodge for supplying the rest of the Fellowcraft team for the second section of the degree. I am hoping to post a couple of pictures when I receive them. Now we can concentrate on doing degree work for the other three candidates we have going through right now. I hope to see you in lodge.
March, 2015
The inspection is less than a week away and it looks like we should be in good shape, if everyone comes that needs to. Back-up plans are being made. Amelia Lodge has volunteered to provide walkers for the non-speaking parts. We thank them wholeheartedly. It was a short meeting with very little business to discuss. We did vote on another petition and the vote was favorable. We'll set another Entered Apprentice degree at our next stated meeting so we can recover from the inspection. Our newest Fellowcraft returned his proficiency and is ready to go for our inspection. The lodge is sponsoring an athlete to the Ohio Special Olympics again this year. The opening ceremony is Friday, June 26, at the Jesse Owens Sports Complex on the Ohio State University campus. Masons in aprons will lead off the parade. The Ohio Masonic Home also has some events coming up. The Miracle Miles for Memory Care golf classic will be Monday, June 1, at Wedgewood Golf Course in Powell, Ohio. Contact Mark Harris at (419) 878-1814 for details. Masonic Home Day is Sunday, June 7 and the Fourth Annual Miracle Miles for Memory Care Road Rally is Saturday, August 22, with starting points around the state. Contact Dan Shirk (937) 926-4305 for more details. There will also be an informational dinner at the F.O.E. hall in Georgetown on May 27. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (888) 248-2664 or by visiting omhnights.kintera.org. This would be a good time to learn what the mission of the Home is, services they provide and how contributions to the Home are being used. The Worshipful Master set May30 from 1 til 5 as an open house at the lodge and Awards and Widows night will follow from 6 til ? More details will follow. Enjoy the warming weather and I hope to see you in lodge.
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