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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
6
District Deputy Coles and lodge masters plan a June 24 parade by blue lodges and commandery from 409 S 11th St to Beth El AME Church. Knights Templar escort, Cornucopia Band lead, service with Rev Hannum preaching, musical numbers by order members.
The First Masonic District plans a testimonial banquet for Brother Wm H Miller a Grand Secretary of over 30 years Chairman Geogre L Williams and Secretary Irvin Hall head the event It is a stag affair with Master Masons only Invitations go to over 1000 lodge members and 200 tickets remain The committee will present to the honored secretary who just marked his 73rd birthday on June 10th
R J Howard W M of Prudence Lodge No 11 is spending a week in Chicago.
The Cornucopia Masonic Band, recently Knighted, will be presented a K. T. bass drum Sunday before the parade at the hall. The drum is donated by Union No. 1 St. George No. 2 St. Marks No. 7 and St. Albans No. 8. The drum is on display in the Philadelphia Tribune Office. The band will march in Knights Templar uniforms.
The Sons of Veterans Camp 29 saw heavy turnout on Monday night with Bre. Irons of West Chester Camp 10% and Comrade Thompson in attendance. Lawrence spoke for the camp presenting 68th birthday donations from the camp and auxiliary to Comrade pson, while Commander Edward R. Wharton eyes higher turnout next week. One member, Bro. Taylor of North Wales, was noted as ill.
In Waco Prof. W. S. Willis was named Grand Chancellor of the Texas Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, succeeding Dr. A. N. Prince who retires after eleven years. The session also elected numerous officers for Grand Court and Board of Directors, with the completion and dedication of the Pythian Temple highlighted.
The piece notes May month results from a directors board and mentions active members Al Gibson Jim Moody and Ed Young among others. It reports on election anxieties second vice president, a Dodge car, and a rheumatic attack of secretary M F Grobes. Also covers Progressive Workers show staff Harris and Johnson and guests Harry Griswold and Wm Lewis.
Wayne Pennsylvania reports well attended services at St Johns A M E Church with Sunday school at 10 am and preaching by Bro George Thomas at 11 am and Rev Barton at 6 pm. The Alpha Lyceum held an old festival and rally on June 12 with Mrs John Roach and Elizabeth Knox at Second Baptist noted, Rev McLean preaching morning and evening, 2:30 pm Main Line Ministers Association hosted by Rev and Mrs J O Mackall.
A busy society page notes Mr Henry Fearnside of New York visited Wayne with Thos Page and friends, planning a July trip to Poughkeepsie. It records quiet marriages by Rev J O Mackall, birthday gatherings in Mt Pleasant, and multiple family visits across Philadelphia Merchantville Bryn Mawr and Atlantic City. Baseball highlights include William Page and Thos Page in three error-free games and upcoming pledge by Bryn Mawr Browns pitcher. Church events close the item with services, offerings and flags.
Miss Lydia Sorrell spent the weekend in Frankford over the Father’s Day period as guest of Mrs. Dorsey. Miss Vida Smith, supervisor of music, praised Watts School assembly and commencement music under Mrs. Brow and Miss Wilson. Percy Wilson, son of Elwood Wilson, died Sunday morning, June 17, with the family expressing deep sympathy.
In West Chester on June 19 Rev and Mrs Murray hosted a dinner with Rev Murray's brother John F Murray and Mrs Johnson of Coatesville. Guests included Rev Daniel Howard and Rev James Craig with multiple local friends. A birthday surprise for Mrs Corbin occurred June 9.
In Morton Pennsylvania on June 19 at Shorter A M E church services were successful with the pastor delivering a morning sermon and evening message to a full church. Five new members joined the church at the altar. Reverend W H Wilkins of Sharon Hill scheduled to preach Sunday afternoon at 3. Dr and Mrs Strothers will be at home June 24 at 226 Pennington Ave. Miss Alice Smith visits Mrs Elsie Hayes. Miss Marion Tucker to Carlisle. Mrs Wilson Dorsey visiting Carlisle. Rev W H Box of Florida preached at First Baptist Morton.
Sunday events report concert at First Baptist by the Shining Star Club, church gatherings, and community guests. Swarthmore weddings, school picnic to Lemon Hill, crowning at Faraday Hall, and local visits are noted along with residents joining the army to hoe weeds. Reed through Rev Napper for Tribune copies.
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