Fraternal Groups in Indianapolis Elect New Leaders
Orders ready to push work for next year show finances approved as fraternal lodges in Indianapolis elect officers for early year programs. Riverside Camp Modern Woodmen of America chooses consuls advisers escorts bankers and clerks, while Park Camp Marion Camp Oak Camp Murat Temple also announce new officers and plans for the new year. Nearby posts of the American Legion install officers and hold events as final year and fiscal reports come in.
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Indianapolis
Riverside
Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Gernard Gellen
Claude Hanshew
Charles Prosahm
Floyd Puckett
Edward Garr
Eagles Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary in Terre Haute
Ter re Haute Aerie No. 291 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles marked its silver jubilee with an open house on Friday night. Charter members still living include Herman Dilg Harry Davy John Andovici Harry LaMar John Sul Gosnell and Patton.
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Terre Haute
Hoosier Lodgemen Hold Elections Across Indiana
Indiana fraternal lodges vote in December for 1928 officers across multiple groups. Wayne Circle No 45 and Women’s groups name presidents and officers. Eastern Star, Masons, Woodmen and Pythian chapters list leaders for 1928, with installations planned after January.
Masonic Lodge Turkey Dinner Set for Dec 29 in Elringson
BLT Elringson Ind Dec 10 An annual turkey dinner of the Masonic lodge will be held at the Masonic Temple here Dec 29 About 400 members are expected to attend Committee in charge of arrangements includes Prof Thomas Nicholson Stacey Harrell Will Smith Robert King and Mel Curry Roger Archis held their annual banquet Friday night The Masonic Council dinner will be held Dec 20.
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Elringson
Ind
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Temple
Committee Iin
Prof
Thomas &. Nicholson
Stacey Harrell
Will Smith
Robert King
Mel Curry
Roger Archis
Masonic Council
Many Lodges Elect Buy Times Special Officers
Officers elected across Indiana fraternal groups with names and titles listed for Seymour Bluffton Richmond Muncie Columbus Tipton Lebanon and other towns. The report names wardens, matrons, patrons, vice presidents and secretaries for each lodge and chapter, reflecting a broad Dec 10 update from Timea Special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Genevieve Gladden
Jeanette Reuter
Fortune
Estella Wood
Lydia Reuter
Pearl Milroy
Amy Enyeart
Fern Marker
Jessie Briggs
Cora Mahley
Ella Reuter
Myrtle Greenwalt
Bu Times
MT. Vernon
Royal Argh Masons
Carlei
Ivan Field
William O. Wilson
W. P. Egli
William Espenschied
Oral Erwin
Charles Mann
Silas G. Howard
Seymour
Emma Perrin
James M. Hamer
Nellie Everhart
Maude Wesner
Mollie Boyles
Josephine Lewis
Ada McCord
H. C. Dannettell
Ora Hamer
Tyrian ‘Ledge
Frank J. Bangerter
Robert P. Ellis
George A. Young
Leroy Frechette
Fred R. Reed
R N. Douglas
Timea
Columbus
Mooseheart Legion
Lloyd Nickerson
Esenior
Henry Kitzinger
Frank Rice
Orville Horning
Walter Sims
Ray Snow
Tipton
Tipton Commandery No
Knights Templar
Charles H. Warne
Charles H. Michael
Sam D. Groves
Lee F. Griffith
Frank E. Watcos
Charles E. Heron
James N. Penwell
Kendallville
Noble Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Gertrude Rollins
Oracle
Addie Haynes
Mary Tryon
Allie Hart
Florence Fought
Alma Firestone
Edith Fike
Kate Seaney
Inez Nickerson
Vera Zimmerman
Times
Washington
Knights‘ Templar
Ira A. Doty
T. Charles Smiley
Paul G. Smiley
E. L. Hatfield
Franklin L. Snider
Columbia City
Knights of Pythias
Charlestte Asher Fisher
G. R. Miller
T. C. Brubaker
Elmer Hendrickson
L. L. Chapman
A. F. Cee Rfaie
A Rectan
Dunbar to Be Shrine's Guest at Ceremonial
Shriners will celebrate a mid winter initiatory ceremony honoring Clarence M. Dunbar of Providence RI as imperial potentate. The event features a camel ride, mosque style entertainments, a Moslem feast, and a large open ceremony at the Mgr t temple with eminent officers and guest dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Clarence M. Dunbar
Providence
R. I
Imperial
New Jersey
Columbia Club
Red Men Meet Tonight in Hazelwood Ind
The Improved Order of Red Men Eleventh district will hold a joint meeting at Hazelwood Indiana with all great chiefs expected. Casco tribe No 282 will host a banquet before ten candidates receive the adoption degree by Commanche tribe No 128 of Indianapolis. Guests include Albert Hausman Raymond Whitton Eli Lee Ebseug Seigle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelwood
Ind
Arch H. Hobbs
Marion
Hendricks
Morgan Counties
Indianapolis
Albert H. Hausman
Raymond Whitton
Knightstown
Sagamore
Eli G. Lee
Erré Haute
Ebs
William
Seigle
Legionnaires Invited to Big Meet at English Theater
American Legion members invited to attend the Big Meeting Sunday at the English Theater. Private H. R. a formerly with Canadian will speak on Years in Hell and Back With a Smile. Members to arrive at 2:45 p m and show membership cards for reserved seating per Ben A. Wieneke seventh district committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hell
Ben A. Wieneke
Temple Rebekah card party and dance Monday night
Rebekah ball at the Temple Rebekah lodge hall Monday night features a card party and dance with staff attending. They will also visit Neola Rebekah lodge on December 21 ahead of the next district meeting set for January 19 at the Southeastern lodge hall Cottage and Olive Streets. Mrs. Lillian Rockwood district deputy president, ill for eight weeks, is now better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Rebekah Lodge
S. Capitol
Neola Rebekah Lodge
Olive Sts
Lillian Rockwood
Marion Elks to aid 600 needy children this Christmas
The Marion Elks lodge plans to provide clothing and other necessities to 600 needy children in Marion. George M. Coon, chairman of the lodge's community welfare committee, announced the effort as part of the holiday relief drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Marion Elks’ Lodge
George M. Coon
Elks Hold First Membership Campaign Meeting in City
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held the first in a series of membership campaign meetings Thursday at the clubhouse on St Clair and Mertian Streets. Everett Irish, chairman of the membership committee, was principal speaker. Vaudeville acts highlighted the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
St. Clair and Mertian Sts
Everett Irish
Father Gavisk Traces Church History Here
Father Gavisk recounts Indianapolis Catholic origins from 1834 diocese to Holy Cross and St. John's sites. He notes Sisters of Charity arrival in 1878 and hospital battles before current Fall Creek site, and recalls early parish challenges and French clergy influence.
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Indiana Supreme Court
St. Vincent's Hospital
Indianapolis
Francis H. Gavisk
St. John's Church
Knights of Columbus
Father Gavish
Sisters of Charity
Vermont St
Supreme Court
Delaware and
South Sts
Fall Creek Svd
Gavish
Vincennes
Brute
St. Vincent's
Shelbyville
Jane
W. Georgia St
Washington
California
Holy Cross
Holy Cross Cemetery
O’donahue
Alerding
Daniel Curran
Maryland St
Kentucky Ave
Indiana
St. John’s Church
Fibber Gavish
Camels Parade At Shrine Ceremonial In Peru
Clarence M. Dunbar leads two trained camels from Peru Indiana in a Shrine mid winter ceremonial parade. The procession begins at Monument Circle at 2 pm and includes all uniformed Shrine groups.
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Clarence M. Dunbar
Shrine
Columbia Club
Hoosier Circus
Peru
Monument Circle
Holliday Legion Post to Install Officers
Holliday Legion Post 186 will install officers for 1928 Tuesday evening after a dinner at the First Presbyterian Church. The annual Christmas party will follow and the auxiliary will elect officers. Commander Stuart A Bishop announced appointive officers: Historian Gilbert J Wildridge Americanism officer William Higbury service officer Murray E Johnson child welfare Edwin R Werngren adjutant F E Jackson publicity Volney B Fowler color guard Carl Overleese James J Jordan Edwin R Werngren Walter B Corey John M Satter attendance committee welcomes all members.
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John Holliday Jr
American Legion
First Presbyterian Church
Stuart. A. Bishop
Gilbert. J. Wildrige
William Higbury
Murray E., Johnson
Edwin R. Werngren
F. E. Jackson
Notable names form committees for civic groups and church election
A list of distinguished guests and committee members organized under categories such as Distinguished Guests Activities Organization Membership Civic Affairs Program and Adjutant roles. The message notes that elective officers will be installed besides Bishop.
Christmas Party Hosted by Queen Esther Chapter at Masonic Temple
The Queen Esther chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held a Christmas party Friday night at the Masonic Temple on North and Illinois Streets for members and families. Ruth Kersting led the program while Edward J. Poppler served as dance chairman and Helen Von Miller supervised music. Entertainment committee included E. B. Foxworthy worthy matron Lucretia MacKinzie Hazel Maddinger Anna C. Hicks Bex Koehler and John Tudball.
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Queen Esther Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
North and
Mlinois Sts
Ruth Kersting
Edward J,ppeler
Helen von Miller
E. B. Foxworthy
Lucretia MacKinzie
Hazel Maddinger
Anna C. Hicks
Bex Koehler
John Tudball
Brightwood Eastern Star Dance Tonight at Masonic Temple
Brightwood chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosts its annual dance at the Masonic Temple in Brightwood. Promises good music and a general good time with Masons, Eastern Star members, and friends invited. Committee includes Mrs. Dena Welsh and Mrs. Beatrice Trusler.
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Brightwood
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
The
Eastern Star
Dena Welsh
Beatrice Trusler
Retired Federal Employees Aid Planned in Washington
Charles G. Keiser vice president of Association of Retired Federal Employes branch four will depart for Washington next week to assist in work on bills regulating retired employees. James H. Deery president and Fred A. Lorenz secretary will join Keiser in the capital later.
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Charles G. Keiser
Association of Retired Federal Employes
Washington
James H. Deery
Fred A. Lorenz
Keiser
Hold Card Benefit Held by Magnolia Circle No 4
Magnolia Circle No 4 held a benefit card party Thursday afternoon at Red Men's Hall on Morris and Lee Streets.
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Magnolia Circle
Red Men's Hall
Magnolia Circle No. 4
Morris and Lee Sts
Nobles Issue Wife Identification Cards at Murat Temple
In 1928 nobles of Murat temple begin issuing identification cards for their wives enabling access to social functions. Cards are mailed with the 1928 dues card from the recorder's office.
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Murat
Recorder’s Office
Rebekah Lodge Plans Dec 19 Bazaar and Bake Sale
Neola Rebekah lodge No. 362 announces a benefit bazar and cake bake sale at the city market house on December 19. Mrs. M. Greem chairs the arrangements committee.
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Neola Rebekah Lodge
M. Greem
Lodge to Host Card Party in New Jersey Benefit
Marion Council 738 New Jersey Benefit Association will hold a bene fit card and banco party on Wednesday night December 14 at 11642 E Maryland.
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Marion Council
New Jersey
Benefit Association
Banco
Maryland
Legion Chiefs Open Meeting Here Monday
More than 150 department adjutants and commanders of American Legion posts attend a three day conference at the national headquarters in the War Memorial Building. Monday speakers include National Commander Edward E. Spafford and National Adjutant James F. Barton with other officials outlining programs and regional issues. Tuesday sessions address child welfare Americanization and mobilization among other topics with films from the Paris convention. Wednesday features plans for the San Antonio convention and services to nonlegion service men.
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American Legion
America
War Memorial Bldg
St. Clair
Meridian Sts
Edward E. Spafford
Indianapoolis
James F. Barton
Des Moines
Towa
Irene Walbridge
Peterboro
N. H
Woman's Auxiliary
Pelham St. George Bissell
New York
Watson B. Miller
Washington, D. C
National Rehabilitation Committee
Emma C. Puschner
Indianapolis
Ernest A. Ryan
Topeka
Kan
Edwin E. Hollenback
Philadelphia
Dan Sowers
Burton K. Harrington
Chicago, Ill
National Relations Extension Committee
Frank S&s. Samuel
Floyd J. Heckel
Bloomington
Ill
S. R. Kemp
James K. Fisk
San Francisco
Cal
Hugh Wicker
Little Rock
Ark
Joe Carr
Atlanta, Ga
Edwin L. Lindell
St. Paul
American Legion News Service
A. A. Petersen
Milwaukee
Wis
John Klinger
R. J. Laird
Iowa
J. J. Saslavsky
Columbus
Ohio
Legion
Paris
Robert F. Smith
American Legion Monthly
Walton D. Hood
Dallas
Texas
San Antonio
Manuel
Murat Temple Caravan Club Lunch Postponed
The Thursday noon luncheon of the Murat Temple Caravan Club is postponed next week due to the mid winter initiatory ceremonial. William H. Bockstahler, acting potentate, announced. Speakers included Attorney John B. Cockrum, a Shriner of thirty three years, and past potentates E. J. Scoonover and Elias J. Jacoby. Herman Rinne and Herman Arndt presented music.
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Arthur B. Wagner
Mgrat
Sam H. Bockstahler
Elias J. Jacoby
Imperial
Murat Temple
E. J. Scoonover
George M. Spiegel
Elmer F. Gay
Paul Richey
Harry Stormont
Oasigews
William H. Bockstahler
John B. Cockrum
Herman Rinne
Herman Arndt
Pythian Lodge 97 Plans Anniversary Night Program
Capitol City lodge No 97 Knights of Pythias will celebrate at 8 p m Monday in Castle Hall 230 E Ohio St with entertainment music and dancing George Hoffman vice chancellor commander will speak on The Purpose of Pythianism The lodge motto Capitol City Lodge Always Ahead guides a winter campaign of parties and entertainments
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Capitol City Lodge
Suights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Ohio St
George Hoffman
Harold Megrew auxiliary card party near Maryland St
Harold C Megrew auxiliary No 3 United Spanish War Veterans will hold a card party at 2 30 pm Monday at 116 East Maryland Street with Mrs Bertha Partin in charge assisted by Mrs Alice King Mrs Nellie Nagle and Mrs Anna Pascoe Election will be held at the business meeting at 8 pm
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Harold C. Megrew
United Spanish War Veterans
Maryland St
Bertha Partin
Alice King
Nellie Nagle
Anna Pascoe
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Shrine To Elect
John Love
John D. Volz
G. W. Skinner
Samuel Frantz
Oak Camp
Archie G. Bassett
William Anderson
Harry Vehling
Hiram Mason
Otto O. Smith
Onan Adkins
William M. da
Carl Grannermarrel
George M. Epperson
Joseph Chandler
William Vehling
Tristées
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Marion County
Spink-Arms
Hilton
M. J. Woods
Harry B. Perkins
F. C. Ulrich
James’ Mendenhall
Raul Hornaday
C. W. Allison
George W. Borman
Seventh District
Roland. Schmedel
Hayward-Barcus
Joseph Huser
G. W. Thompson
Robert McDonald
Russell, Farr
Harry Ridgeway
Joel Hadley
Joseph Lutes
O. W. Sappenfield
Karl‘ Erath
Hiram Stonecipher
J. A. Royce
Michael Oberger
Lafayette
A. R. Vegalues
Charles Layton
Frankfort
W. J. Maloney
Gary
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Logansport
Victor A. Netcott
Joseph Suelza
Ft. Wayne
Eagles
Hoosier Lodgemen
Tun Wrine
Wayne Circle No. 45
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Wayne Review
Women's Benefit Association
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Woodmen of America
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Leonard Wolfe
Frank Meitler
Herbert Wolfe
H. J. Kyler
D. E. Evard
B. F. Pence
George Windle
Michigan City
Acme Lodge
Oscar E. Rothfuchs
George W. Hudson
Alfred M. Kull
Clyde L. Taylor
A. W. Tilt
M. T. Krueger
A. C. Heitschmidt
A. R. Couden
Masonic Building Association
Charles Balow
Sheldon Morris Durbin
Louise Harris
Harriett Swartz
Alma Keys
Charlotte Martin
Martha Tilt
Lillian Bauman
Martha Johnson
Katherine Heuck
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Nannie Love
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Catherine Clady
Raymond Oliver
Sunbeam Chapter
Joseph R. Haines
Sylvanus Johnson
Juliette Schissey
William O. Knight
G G. Bateman
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St. Elizabeth's
Knights of St. John
Carl A. Weisbrenner
Mary Kuehn
Catherine Alles
Martin Smith
Katherine Edmonds
Joseph Schaefer
Treas
William Kost
Charles Thompson
Julia Shaw
Rose Mann
George Fisher
John Mann Jr
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Roachdale
Order of East- Star
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Richmond
Order of DeMolay
Richmond No. 8
Knights Templars
Robert Herbst
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Muncie
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de Molay
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