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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1928

Page

14

Grotto Fall Festival Program Issued By Sahara Group

Mon arch Charles Walsh through the Sahara Prophet issues the fall program for the Sahara Grotto. The Elmore revue opens the festival at 8 15 pm at the Athenaeum with no reserved seats and two tickets per member. A wiener roast is planned at Macy's on White River with reservations via Mrs Harry B Smith and Mrs Charles Braughngain. A stated Athenaeum meeting on Oct 22 outlines business and entertainment. The first dance is November 9 at Haddon Hall for prophets gratis as a hard times party. A November 26 Athenaeum meeting is scheduled.

Sahara Grotto Monarch Charles Walsh The Athenaeum Ways and Means Macy’s White River Harry B. Smith Charles Braughngain Haddon Hall Pendleton Pike

Eagles Begin Winter Season With Meetings and Events

Indianapolis Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles launches its winter schedule with an open meeting addressed by Charles C. Guenther from Pittsburgh. Activities include old age pensions advocacy, Armistice Day initiations, a $1,000 prize drill team, Saturday car parties, and a Halloween masked ball at the Eagles temple.

Indianapolis Order Columbus Indianapolis Aerie Aerie W. H. Miller Martinsville Peru Lafayette Eagles Temple West Vermont Street Eagles Womens

Masonic Lodge to Open Fall Program with Knights Templar

Raper Commandary of the Knights Templar will begin the fall program October 25 with work in the Illustrious Order of Red Cross and the Order of Knights of Malta. The event will host officers and members from multiple commandaries including Newcastle 44 and Indianapolis DeMolay 62, with Albert McLeod as eminent commander and William Suckow as grand commander of Indiana attending as guest of honor.

Raper Knights Templar Order of Red Cross Order of Knights of Malta Newcastle Noblesville Lebanon Com Martinsville Franklin Baldwin Commandary Greenfield DeMolay Indianapolis Albert 8. McLeod Roper Commandary William H. Suckow Indiana

Degree Granted at Maple Camp by Modern Woodmen

The Modern Woodmen fraternal order conferred the M. W. A. degree on eleven candidates Thursday at M W A hall 322 East New York Street. The degree team and orchestra presented the work at Otterbein Indiana Saturday for Lafayette district candidates led by F Smith Kirtley district deputy. George E Hopkins state deputy and M T Wright Indianapolis district deputy attended as guests.

Maple Camp Woodman M W. A. Hall East New York Street Otterbein Ind Lafayette F. Smith Kirtley George E Hopkins M. T Wright Indianapolis

Moose Lodge Dance Date Moved to Halloween Night

Halloween dance by Moose Lodge moved from Oct 30 to Oct 31. A program of entertainment is planned and prizes for costumes will be awarded.

Moose Lodge

Moose Paper Praised by Mooseheart Magazine

The Hoosier Moose weekly published in Indianapolis lodge is praised in the Mooseheart magazine. Mark R. Gray serves as editor. The paper has run for twelve years.

Hoosier Moose Indianapolis Mooseheart Mark R. Gray

Degree Will Be Given By Charity Lodge of Shepherds

Charity Lodge Independent Order of Shepherds will give the third degree to five candidates Thursday night at the lodge hall 1025 Prospect Street. The second degree was conferred last Thursday on John Ruth and Nola Weaver Aleda Cain and Thomas Hubbard.

Charity Lodge of Shepherds Charity Lodge Order of Shepherds Prospect Street John Ruth Nola Weaver Aleda Cain Thomas Hubbard

Murat Temple Plans Session With Shrine Film Showing

The Stated meeting of Murat temple Mystic Shrine is set for tonight at Murat temple at Massachusetts Ave and New Jersey St. A funfest follows the session. The Shrine film An Equal Chance will be shown at 3 p m Sunday in the Murat theater. Admission is by 1928 Shrine card for members and families.

Murat Temple Mystic Shrine Massachusetts Ave New Jersey St Murat Theater Shrine

Six City Women Attend National Patriotic Order Meeting

The national convention of the Patriotic Order of Americans opened in Washington D C with six local women in attendance. Mrs Bessie Russell national sentinel, Mrs Elizabeth Blizzard district president, and Mrs Ernestine Ream among the attendees.

Bessie Russell Elizabeth Blizzard Ernestine Ream Gertrude Pelam Laura McKalvey Minie Rubush

Connersville Lodge of Masons Celebrates 108th Anniversary

Connersville Lodge of Masons marks its 108th anniversary with a celebration. Officers of the Indianapolis council Knights of Columbus were sworn in and committees appointed, including visiting, initiation, and hospital bed fund chairs.

Indianapolis Knights of Columbus William Moran Moran William P. Holmes Thomas Markey Joseph Wade Fred Ashbaugh Vincent Farrell Harry Calland Old Melodies Paul Just Robert Roberts Notre Dame Leo F. Welsh C. W. Dowd Albert Lamb John J. McShane Thomas D. McGee Cable K. of C James E. Deery John Minta Fred Kirschner Joseph Kernel William Schnorr Harold Bridge T. P. Sexton G. M. Duffy James E. Gavin George Rice John Lysaght James P. Lynch Dale Dallas Albert Feeney Louis Holmes John E. Smith Bazil Vanier Leroy Cavanaugh Frank Fahle Fred Kirchner Russell Woods al J. Voigt John F. Mceagan Chet Ehrich Louis Head Harry Toney Bert Deery Thomas Jones Dr. Hadden

District Lodge Meetings in Indiana Next Week

Mrs Ara Lee president of the Rebekah Assembly will attend district meetings in Indiana next week. District 39 Tuesday Webster directed by Della Brooks Cambridge City. District 38 Cass Friday Bess Parnell Carlisle. District 26 Bicknell Friday Ole Hoffman Vincennes. District 6 Oaklandon Saturday Ruby Roesener Indianapolis. District 13 Bloomington Monday Myrtle Sappenfield Bloomington. Grace Child state secretary will accompany at Cass Bicknell Bloomington.

Ara Lee Rebekah Assembly Indiana Webster Della Brooks Cambridge City Cass Bess Parnell Carlisle Bicknell Ole Hoffman Vincennes Oaklandon Ruby Roesener Indianapolis Bloomington Myrtle Sappenfield Grace Child Lee

Judge Will Sparks Main Speaker at Connersville Masonic Anniversary

In Connersville Indiana the 108th anniversary celebration of Warren Lodge No 15 F A M featured Judge Will N Sparks Noblesville as the principal speaker. William C Brown served as worshipful master and led arrangements with more than 300 attendees including Richard W Elliott and others. The event highlighted lodge history with intact minutes, a history written by John E Page and Ola M Hempleman, and noted members such as Caleb B Smith and Edward F Claypool.

Bay Times Connersville Ind Indiana Warren Lodge No. 15 A. M William C. Brown Richard W. Elliott Sixth Congressional District Ola M. Hempleman John E. Page Hempleman John Conner John Sample Edmund I. Kidd Joshua Harlan Hervey Bates Larkin Syms Jubal Finch Julius Whitmore Edward F. Claypool Calvin Fletcher Indianapolis Caleb B. Smith Lincoln

Masonic and Moose Activities Highlight Ironwood Meeting

Ironwood camp Modern Woodmen met at the hall on Tenth and Rural streets with speakers M. T. Wright Charles Condon and Ray La Rouche. Pictorials were shown. Keystone chapter No. 6 Royal Arch Masons will present master degrees Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the Masonic according to Othviel Hitch editor. Junior Order of Moose initiated several candidates Saturday under Anna Neubauer governess supervision.

Ironwood Camp M. T. Wright Charles Condon Ray la Rouche Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple North Illinois Streets Othviel Hitch Keystone Static Order of Moose Anna Neubauer

War Veterans Seek Pensions

War veterans groups plan a nationwide drive to push a World War service pension bill before Congress in December. The proposed act would grant disabled veterans $20 to $50 monthly, aid those lacking technical service proof, and aligns with Civil War and Spanish American War precedents. Eugene P. Carver Jr. leads the effort as national commander.

Times Lansing Mich Congress National Council of Administration of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Eugene P. Carver Jr Indianapolis United States Carver National Council Department

Fraternal Editor Seeks Indianapolis Lodge Contact

Ft Wayne lodge member of American Insurance Union relocates to Indianapolis and asks The Indianapolis Times to help locate local lodge members. He lists home address 1814 E Woodlawn Ave and Drexel 1499 for contact and requests courtesy notices.

Times Ft. Wayne American Insurance Union Indianapolis E. Woodlawn Ave Drexel Indianapolis Times

First meeting of carillon class at Scottish Rite convention

The first section of the carillon class begins at the sixty third semi annual Scottish Rite convention with a Wednesday night session. Additional meetings follow on Wednesdays and Fridays on October 24 31 November 2 7 9 14 16 21 23 and 28. The second section class runs December 3 to 6.

Craft Degree at Englewood Lodge Tuesday Evening

The Englewood Lodge No. 715 F. and A. M. will confer the fellow-craft degree at 7 p m Tuesday at the Masonic Temple located at 2716 East Washington Street. Craft practice is scheduled for Friday night.

Englewood Lodge Masonic Temple East Washington Street Chester Ward

State Grotto initiates 100 new members in Indiana convention

More than 100 candidates were initiated by the Grotto at South Bend during the State Grotto Association convention in Indiana. A partial list includes George A. Bork Jr, John E. Bauer, Harry R. Brockway, Walter Belt, William Baumgart Jr, and many others, with repeated name recaps across the roster.

South Bend Ind Grotto Association George A. Bork Jr John E. Bauer Harry R. Brockway Walter Belt William G. Baumgart Jr Arthur A. Stratton Orville R. Brown Thomas H. Bennett Denver E. Bart Robert R. Brown George Co. Brown Clarence O. Brown Howard Bramlett Charles Blue Cortland W. ‘Iins Claud T. Engleman Sidney R. Ellis Max Eller Frank E. English Charles W. Fislar Joseph P. Ford William H. Green Henry Gramse Jr Walter Gallamore Edgar A. Green Chester W. Hosteter Everett A. Holt Alfred F. Hunter Willam B. Arnot Pat Anderson Kenneth E. Amick Frank Ahl George Bork Jr Walter A. Belt Arthur A. Bratton George ©. Brown Howard Sbramilett Harry Bloom Albert C. Barnes Fred H. Crull Everet Conder Ray C. Sparks Stanley M. Smith Paul R. Sanders John F. Slaight Herschell R. Scott Harold E. Slack Perry F. Siegmond Harry P. Sharp Karl E. Stienecker Henrt H. Schlensker Frederick W. Thiesing Herman C. Voelker L. G. Westenhofer Ralph F. Webster James A. Wilson Samuel L. Wilson Harry B. Wysong William T. Wheatley James H. Wills Walter R. Wheatley Thomas B. Wright Oliver P. Wright John F. Waggoner Bert F. Yeager

One Thousand Red Men to Convene in Indiana State Meeting

More than 1,000 Red Men of Indiana assemble in Indianapolis for a two day state convention in the grand lodge hall of the K of P building. Albert Hausman serves as great sachem and Otis House as great prophet guiding committees and representatives for elevation to the great council. The program includes memorial services, elections, and a national home proposal, with a joint reception for Red Men and Pocahontas and a concurrent women’s session beginning Thursday.

Red Men of Indiana Indianapolis Order Grand Lodge K. of P Albert Hausman Great Sachem Hausman Otis House Shelbyville Wampum W. H. le Rue Anderson Ralph H. Baker Sheridan Great Council D. N. Lewis Lebanon Ira Barbour Kokomo Home Committee Frank McConaughy Frankfort James R. Stockdale New Albany Harry Mann Frank Richards Taylorsville Jesse Hope Pha Edleman Edward O. Pierce National Organization Comanche Tribe of Red Men Hall Lee and Morris Streets Great Council of the United States Harry Cuthrell Portsmouth Denison Thirsa Exline Jasonville Great Pocahontas Clovie Nicholas

Marion council of the Security Benefit Association meets

The Marion council directed by new president Robert Green inducted Claude Timme and Gertrude Updike. Ten new members have joined in the last three meetings, per John Wills. The membership drive closes October 31 under district manager C. T. McKee. Next meeting plans a trip to Muncie Indiana.

Robert Green Marion

Druids to Initiate Class at Indianapolis Hall

Indianapolis grove and Meridian grove of the United Ancient Order of Druids will host a Sunday initiation at Druids hall 29 South Delaware Street for candidates from Star City grove Lafayette Ind. The three degrees of Druidism will be conferred by a joint staff led by William Engleking and C E Paulsen with about fifty Lafayette members traveling to Indianapolis and others from Blanford and Richmond. Albert Crumbo presides with William Engleking Burk May and William F Bonesteel assisting. guests include Paulsen Geiderm and J Henry Brinkman.

Indianapolis Grove Meridian Grove United Ancient Order of Druids Druids Hall South Delaware Street Star City Grove Lafayette Ind William F. Engieking C. E. Paulsen Indianapolis Blanford Richmond Albert Crumbo Noble Grand Arch William Engleking Grand Arch Burk May Grand Guardian William F. Bonesteel Grand Herald Paulsen Supreme Arch Charles G. N. Geiderm Supreme Grand J. Henry Brinkman Supreme Representative

Legion Plans Ball with National Commander as Guest

Paul V. McNutt newly elected national commander of the American Legion will lead the grand march at the Halloween ball Oct 31 in Tomlinson hall staged by Bruce P. Robison post. Mrs. Mabel B. Annis handles ticket sales. Red Key headlines a county Eastern Star meeting in Red Key with chapters Denkirk Pennville and Portland represented by Mrs. Susie Masters and Maude Lee.

Paul V. McNutt Bloomington Ind American Legion San Antonio Tex Tomlinson Hall Bruce P. Robison Mabel B. Annis City Trust Building Red Key The Eastern Star Denkirk Pennville Portland Susie Masters Indianapolis Grand Worthy Maude Lee Wayne

ORGANIZE CRAFT CLUB AT PRATHER LODGE DINNER

The Craft club of Calvin W. Prather lodge No. 717 F and A M was organized at a dinner Friday night at the Masonic Temple on Forty second street and College avenue. Officers elected for the year include George Drechsel Jr president George Shoemaker vice president Pierce E. Cummings secretary and Carl Sharp treasurer. Musical entertainment featured William Steeg with Carl Sells accompanying.

Calvin W. Prather Lodge Masonic Temple Forty-second Street College Avenue George Drechsel Jr George Shoemaker Pierce E. Cummings Carl Sharp William Steeg Carl Sells

Memorial crosses mark Sarah Grotto crash victims

Twenty one white crosses decorated with wreaths marked the site at Emerson avenue and Twenty first street to honor those who died in last year’s Sarah Grotto interurban crash. Hundreds visited the spot during the day though no public service was held.

Emerson Avenue Twenty-first Street Sarah Grotto

Benefit Dance Held by Local 4 United Commercial Travelers

Local 4 United Commercial Travelers held a benefit dance in the Riley room of the Claypool with about 500 couples attending. Proceeds fund widows and orphans of members and another event is planned for October 27 at the Woman's Department club, 1702 N Meridian St.

United Commercial Travelers Riley Room Claypool Fund For Woman's Department Club Meridian St

Cap City Camp Initiates Nine Members in Fraternal Degree

Capital City camp and Modern Woodmen initiated nine candidates in the fraternal degree Friday night with the sixteen-man degree team. Fred Bly camp consul was appointed camp deputy by M. T. Wright district deputy.

Capital City Woodmen Fred Bly M. T. Wright

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