Murat Temple Shrine band hosts day of thrills at Walnut Gardens
The Murat Band-led event at Walnut Gardens showcased a full afternoon program beginning 2:30 p.m. with a concert, air circus by eight Ft. Harrison aircraft, stunting by pilot A. E. Gravis, and performances by a rude band and quartet. Parachute jumps by three local girls capped the dusk activities aiding a Murat band trip to Los Angeles.
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Herschell Tebay
Murat Temple Shrine Band
Walnut Gardens
Murat
Ft. Harrison
Indianapolis
A. E. Gravis
Martinsville
Patterson
Ford
O. E
Ruth
Sheffield Ave
Violet Brunton
W. Morris St
Hazel Bruce
W. McCarty St
Ethel Pritchett
Rockville Rd
Murat Band
Los Angeles
P. E. O. Indiana Chapter Convenes In Severin
The annual Indiana chapter P. E. O. sisterhood convention opens at Severin on Tuesday with about 30 delegates and 100 visitors. Mrs. Jessie M. Hawkins of Greensblock presides at meetings and banquet. state officers and past supreme president Vina Ives Bowden will speak.
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Indiana
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Severin
Jessie M. Hawkins
Greencastle
Cecelia Gobble
West Lafayette
Margaret van Nuys
Newcastle
Mayme Hunt
Kokomo
Lola S. Perkins
Indianapolis
Fern Sturgeon
Terre Haute
Edith House
Bicknell
Vina Ives Bowden
Supreme
James Stuart
Chic Jackson
Walter T. White
Stuart
Jane Johnson
Floyd M. Chafee
Hoosiers Visit Mooseheart Child City in Moose Convention
Two hundred fifty Indianapolis Moose joined more than 40,000 visitors at Mooseheart Illinois for the order's commencement and supreme council meeting. The gathering opened, adjourned, and will resume in London after July 30. James J. Davis, director general and founder, gave the commencement address.
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Mooseheart
Indianapolis
Moose
Supreme Council
Order
London
England
James J. Davis
State Eagles Parley Draws Two Hundred Delegates
About 200 Indiana delegates attended the Fraternal Order of Eagles twenty third annual two day convention in Lafayette. Mayor Albert E Ross welcomed attendees as officers including Joe Humbert Kokomo was elected president and Henry Schroder Richmond vice president. The group adopted an old age pension plan and elected officers for the coming year.
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E. E. Cloe
Noblesville
Dan A. Gutsgell
Michigan City
Floyd Stickney
Gary
Clarence Ryan
Evansville
Wayne
Mr. Mallet
William McCartney
Marion
G. O. Scott
Muncie
J. J. Nejdl
Whiting
Doris Beatty
Peru
Florence Ruddick Boys
Plymouth
Otto P. Deluse
Indianapolis
Robert E. Proctor
Elkehart
Wallace J. Dillingham
Warelaw
Fred C. Dilley
Brazil
Elks Plan Portland Fourth of July Celebration
The Jay County fairground in Portland Indiana is secured for a lodge 768 Elks Fourth of July event. Features include a ten team pulling contest horse races an automobile parade fireworks patriotic ceremonies and other programs. It is the first organized local celebration in several years.
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Portland
Ind
Jay County Fairground
Portland Lodge
Elks
Cute in a Baby Is Awful at Three and Dangerous
Ruth Brittain warns against thumb sucking in toddlers and its long term effects. Pinning sleeves or mittens can curb the habit while promoting regular bowel action. Fletcher’s Castoria is recommended for colic and constipation with a vegetable, harmless formula and a booklet for motherhood included.
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Ruth Brittain
Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletchers
Edwards Aufderheide Installed as Eagles President in Seymour
Seymour Indiana last week saw Edward B Aufderheide installed as worthy president of the local aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles succeeding L G Nichter who becomes past president Following events note Lady Eagles installation in Kokomo and Sunshine drill team practice at 230 East Ohio Street plus a packed schedule of lodge activities and upcoming events including a Gates of Notre Dame retreat and a sequences of initiations and meetings by Masonic and Knights of Columbus groups across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Ind
Edward B. Aufderheide
Order of Eagles
L. G. Nichter
Kokomo
Eagles
Dora Smith
Stella Walker
Sunshine
Fidelity Review
Woman's Benefit Association
Ohio St
Lodge
Hannah Hiatt
L. Jane Gray
The
Knights of Columbus
Order At
Notre Dame University
KOC Fund Drive Pushed Toward June Picnic
A mortgage loan and interest payment drive by Council 437 Knights of Columbus aims to raise 12000 and runs until the annual Broad Ripple picnic on June 30. Fred T. Kirshner leads with seven complete subscription books. E. J. O Reilley topped the week. The outing at Broad Ripple Park will feature an all day frolic athletic events and a dance. George Rice called for volunteers to help finalize plans. The council joins with others in honoring Rev. Michael J Gorman head of Gibault home for his silver jubilee on June 2 with a substantial purse for the priest.
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Council 437
Knights of Columbus
Broad Ripple
Fred T. Kirshner
E. J. O’reilley
Broad Ripple Park
George Rice
Michael J. Gorman
Gibault
Bids Opened for $500,000 Odd Fellows Lodge Building
South Bend, June 18. Bids for the new $500,000 Odd Fellows office building have been received and tabulated. A decision is believed reached though documents are not signed. The project includes a grand lodge room and relocates from the current site with temporary headquarters to be rented during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Special
South Bend
Ind
Odd Fellows
Lodge News Page of The Indianapolis Times
This fraternal notice informs Indiana lodge members to mail announcements to the Fraternal Editor at The Indianapolis Times before Friday morning. Include full names of committee or sponsoring officers and bring this weekly page to members’ attention.
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Indianapolis Times
Indiana
Masonic Instruction Planned at Englewood Lodge
A lodge of instruction will be held at Englewood Lodge 715 F and A M in the lodge hall at 3 p m Friday June 29. A joint exemplification of entered apprentice fellow craft and master Mason degrees by Brookside Prospect and Englewood Lodges will take place. Supper will be served at 6 p m. Englewood members are urged to attend craft practice meetings Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7.
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Lincoln Lodge
Here
Hippecanoe Council
Chamber of Commerce
Englewood Lodge
Brookside Park
Mystic Tie Lodge
A. M
W. R. Humphreys
Action
Fellowcraft
Brookside
Prospect
Englewood
De Molays Induct 89 in Indianapolis Ceremony
INITIATE 89 DE MOLAYS Indianapolis Council No 1 inducted a class of eighty nine candidates Saturday at the Athenaeum. The second degree team led by Ritual Director Horace Mitchell demonstrated the degree as local Masonic leaders witnessed the event. The Indianapolis roster now totals more than 1500, per David L Neafus Dad of the organization.
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Lafayette
Ind
Order of de Molay
David E. Ross
J. Ambrose Dunkel
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Council No. 1
Capital City
Vernon Abdon
Horace Mitchell
Howard Ross
Lodge
The
de Molay
Indiana
Order
James Forsha
David L. Neafus
Robert Shreve
Howard Robertson, Jr
Joseph E. Reagan
Vernon Schulz
Athanaeum
Tri Kappa Holds Sixth Annual Province Convention
Two hundred Tri Kappa members gathered for the sixth annual province convention at Mississinewa Country Club in Peru Indiana. State president Miss Marjorie Walker of Indianapolis and State treasurer Mrs Emmett Fertig of Noblesville were guests of honor. The province includes fifteen chapters in northeastern Indiana.
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Tri-Kappa
Peru
Ind
Mississinewa Country Club
Marjorie Walker
Indianapolis
Emmett Fertig
Noblesville
County Agent Wins Fight in Bartholomew County
In Columbus Indiana on June 18 Bartholomew County retains its agricultural agent. The county board of education failed to abolish the position and William A Douglas who was refused reemployment remains in the post. The board acted after being advised it could not abolish the position under the law.
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Times
Columbus
Ind
Bartholomew County
County Board of Education
William A. Douglass
June Brings Record Bride Licenses in Evansville
Evansville reports from County Clerk Frank Grange show June has issued 47 marriage licenses, the most of any month this year, reaffirming the month’s wedding reputation.
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United Press
Evansville
Ind
Frank Grange
Indiana Veterans of Foreign Wars hold seventh annual convention
About 300 VFW members from across Indiana gathered in Greensburg for the seventh annual convention. Solon J. Carter spoke, with welcoming remarks by Mayor C F Northern and leaders Frank A. Tabor and Mrs Clyde Tabor. Samuel Leffler, the last Mexican War survivor in Indiana, celebrated his 99th birthday. Officers for the coming year include Fred T. Myles as commander and Isma Carter as judge advocate. The group planned for 20 000 visitors at the upcoming national encampment in Indianapolis and voted a $5 gold piece to each Soldier's and Sailors' Orphans' Home graduate.
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Greensburg
Ind
Indiana Veterans of Foreign Wars
Solon J. Carter
Indianapolis
Cc. F. Northern
Frank A. Tabor
Terre Haute
Clyde Tabor
Florence Stark
Fred T. Myles
Ft. Wayne
Eugene E. Hart
Richmond
Paul R. Canter
Isma Carter
Liberty
J. E. O'Brien
Connersville
Tabor
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Knightstown
Honor Elias Jacoby At Indianapolis Shrine Dinner
A testimonial dinner honored Elias Jacoby past imperial potentate of the Shrine with 100 Masons from Indianapolis and nearby. Speakers included Clifford Ireland Elmer F Gay Leon Leach H P Newby Sam Hillman Harry Sharer Judge Harry B Tuthill and Judge James A Collins.
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Indianapolis
Elias Jacoby
Columbia Club
Jacoby
Murat Temple
Indiana
Elmer F. Gay
Clifford Ireland
Peoria
Ill
Imperial Oriental Gude
Order
Leon T. Leach
Chicago
H. P. Newby
Knightstown
Sam Hillman
Louisville
Harry Sharer
Hammond
Ind
Harry B. Tuthill
Michigan City
James A. Collins
Plan for good will visit to Wabash Council initiation
Marion Council No. 738 Security Benefits Association discussed a good will visit to Wabash Council in Terre Haute on June 26. Members urged to attend the upcoming meeting to finalize travel plans. Refreshments will be served at the lodge hall 116 E Maryland St.
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Marion
Security Benefits Association
Wabash Council
Terre Haute
Maryland St
Refurnish Lodge Hall in Anderson with new decor and furniture
The Anderson lodge hall of the Loyal Order of Moose will be redecorated and furnished with recently purchased rugs and furniture. A new radio feature from WFBM will broadcast death notices and lost and found ads daily at 5:30.
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Anderson
Ind
Anderson Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
WFBM
Times
Flag Day Observed by Indianapolis Elks Lodge 13
Indianapolis Elks Lodge 13 held Flag Day services at the club house on St Clair and Meridian Streets with Alvah J. Rucker delivering the main address. Thomas L. Hughes directed the ritual and George W. June presented a replica of the original flag used by John Paul Jones, featuring a large numeral 13 and thirteen stars. Clifford Norman organized the music with the Siener trio and John Lauck Jr. at piano and organ, and about 1,000 attendees led the pledge of allegiance to Old Glory. June chaired the program committee, aided by Kaser, Marer, Wolf, and Clark.
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Indianapolis Lodge 13
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
St. Clair
Meridian Sts
Alvah J. Rucker
Thomas L. Hughes
A. B. Hanson
Clifford Norman
Siener
John Lauck Jr
June
Charles A. Kaser
Samuel Marer
E. C. Wolf
Joseph Clark
Modern Woodmen announce July 4 picnic near Flatrock
The Modern Woodmen of America lodges in the district plan an all day outing at Porter's Camp near Flatrock on July 4. Seven camps attended the planning meeting and a program committee set final plans. Baseball games and prize contests are scheduled for the day.
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Flatrock
Times Special
Columbus
Ind
Woodmen of America
Porter's Camp
Eagles install new officers at Fraternal Order lodge
Edward H. McKown succeeds Charles Oakley as worthy president of the Eagles lodge in Crawfordsville Indiana. W D Wade becomes worthy vice president, C E Pickett worthy chaplain, with Warner N Sweariner re elected worthy secretary and other officers installed.
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Rawfordsville
Ind
Edward H. McKown
Order of Eagles
Charles Oakley
W. D. Wade
C. E. Pickett
Warner N. Sweariner
Flag tribute planned by Improved Order of Red Men
National council members will attend Flag Services at Red Men's Hall Lee and Morris Streets Wednesday evening. Arch Hobbs national keeper of records will deliver the principal address. Mrs Laura McKelbey past state Pocahontas and Joe Doyle past state Sachem will take prominent parts.
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National Council of the Improved Order of Red Men
Red Men's Hall
Lee and
Morris Sts
Arch Hobbs
Laura McKelbey
Pocchontas
Joe Doyle
Modern Woodmen to Initiate 100 at Newcastle Camp
Blue River Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America plans a membership drive to add 100 new members in Newcastle Indiana. David Killion as district deputy leads. Marion Camp 3558 will provide degree work and exhibition drill. George M. Anderson named consul succeeding James Grady. other officers elected include Charles Robinson and H O Munson, Grady and Frank Pence as managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ind
Blue River
Woodmen of America
David Killion
Marion Camp
Indianapolis
George M. Anderson
James Grady
Charles Robinson
H. O. Munson
Grady
Frank Pence
Indiana Supreme Court Justice to speak at Negro Masonic reunion
Justice Willard B. Gemmill of the Indiana Supreme Court will deliver the principal address at the third annual homecoming and reunion of the Negro Masonic lodges of Indiana in Marion on July 1. Sessions will be at the Masonic home near Weaver and many Negro Masons from across the state are expected.
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Marion
Ind
Willard B. Gemmill
Indiana Supreme Court
Indiana
Weaver
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