Elks Of The United States History and Reach
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks born in 1868 in New York City grew to 1,417,435 members in 1967 with 2,091 lodges across the United States territories. Their aims include charity education patriotism and youth work plus extensive patriotic observances and a large foundation funded philanthropic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the
United States of America
New York City
BPO Elks
Elks
Order
Bedford
Elks National Service Commission
V. A
Ince
Elks Lodges
U. S
Territories
Past Exalted Rulers and Lodge Officers Listed
The year 1968 69 officers include Esteemed Leading Knight Larry L Gilbertson Esteemed Loyal Knight Arthur J Goembel Esteemed Lecturing Knight Philip H Lippert Secretary L E Hatch Treasurer C L Smith Esquire Eldon Peter Inner Guard Fernando J Suco Tiler Robert N Lund Chaplain Robert A Montigne y Organist Allan B Blabaum Trustees Donald D Ritland Orval V Hopfe Merle L Weidt Exalted Rulers from Lodge No 414 Austin Minnesota named District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler candidates over the years O J Simmons Harry A Rutherford Martin A Nelson Otto Baudler Mike T Nilan William J Baudler Orval V Hopfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lodge
Austin
Minnesota
Elks
O. J. Simmons
Harry A. Rutherford
Martin A. Nelson
Otto Baudler
Mike T. Nilan
William J Baudler
Orval V. Hopfe
George Healy
W. L. van Camp
Stanley Fedson
Wayne Austin
William J. Bandler
Roy Miller
Everett Lunde
Les Franklin
Paul C. Leck
Jerry Lund
Don A. Sheetz
Glenn E. Kelley
Thomas F. Meany
L. W. Wagner
Howard Bramel
Denver P. Daily
James R. Williams
Carl J. Carlson
Donald D. Rutland
Larry L. Gilbertson
Merle L. Weidt
Minnesota Elks Association
Pelican Lake
Brainerd
Minn
George Fett
Austin Lodge No. 414
William Schaefer
Don Ritland
No. 414
Children of Elks
Darrell Dennison
State Elks Association
Exalted Ruler Daily
Orval Hopfe
David Rusek
Elks National Foundation For Therapy
Rochester
History of the Austin Elks 1898 1968
Austin Lodge No. 414 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks founded February 16, 1898 grew from 54 to 758 members. The lodge supported youth camps, scholarships, and community events, and notable grants and awards supported Elks youth programs and therapy studies. The Elks National Memorial in Chicago honors veterans and promotes peace.
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ELKS
BPO Elks
Elks National Foundation
Grand Lodge
Orval V. Hopfe
Austin Lodge No. 414
THE
Austin Elks
Austin
Protective Order of Elks
Majestic National
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks National Memorial
Lake View Avenue
Chicago
Itl
Lincoln Park
U. S
Alben W. Barkley
Paduca
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward W. McCabe
Nashville
Tennesee
States
Canal Zone
Guam
Philippines
Puerto Rco
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Boys Clubs of America
Little League Baseball
ELK
Denver Daily
1St Avenue
Arthur J. Goembel
Philip H. Lippert
L. E. Hatch
C. L. Smith
Esquire
Eldon Peter
Fernando J. Suco
Tiler
Robert N. Lund
Robert A. Montigney
Allan B. Blabaum
Donald D. Ritland
R. J. Dowdall
J. J. Furlong
J. Simmons
A.S. Campbell
Baird
W. M. Kendrick
W.D. Rosbach
C. Page
Gulden
E. H. Send
H. A. Rutherford
M. F. Dug
Martin Nelson
Fred Ten Eyck
T. R. Dowd
Fred Rank
A. C. Richardson
Carl Baudler
E. J. Bromley Jr
H. P. Hansen
Roy Patrude Ewe
T. Neveln
William Sinclair
Ed Wittei
Vern Kasak
John Mayer
P. Maus
William Dunlap
William A. Kubat Os
S. S. Washburn
J. S. Wood
Frank Cronan
J. J. Scallon
PPV
Henry Stuewer
E. Hatch
Austin State Bank
Christmas Club
N. Main ST
Austin Daily Herald
Isi DR
Don Sheetz
Insurance Agency
Oakland Ave
Gordon
Jim Lebens
Hiway
West AusTin
Wayne, Bob, and
Don Austin
the House OF Service
Jordan
Mortuary Inc
W. H. Hansen
J. H. Clasen
N.W. 2Nd St
John F. Mayer
John F. Mayer Jr
Lips Food Store
Service
Elks National Home
Blue Ridge Mountains
the Elks National Memorial
Austin Area
1St Ave
First National Bank
With Financial
First National Travel Agency
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