Masonic Lodges Schedule and August Events
A long list of Masonic lodge activities and upcoming events is announced. Dawson Lodge plans a FC degree with Mary presiding, a children’s day excursion to Marshall Hall, and a push to organize next month’s work. Columbia and Potomac lodges prepare outings and many degrees, with numerous officers named for committees and social plans.
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Dawson Lodge
Thea FC
Mary
Gary
Patrick
Expacta
Ita
Marshall Hall
Childrena
Georgi W Baumann
Royal E Corwin
William A Murray
Fata
Bhrine and Grotto
Funita
Royal Arch Grotto Excursion Plans Dominate District Chapter Notices
Royal Arch officers hail active work and announce August 23 Chesapeake Beach family picnic with a moving picture, band, contests, and surprises. Grotto members, including Monarchs and the Prophet leaders, promise a grand outing with dozens of chapters and Maryland area groups attending, plus a large railway effort to handle crowds.
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Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Fowler
William W Jermann
Arthur C Shaw
Emmett M Carter
Arvine Johnston
John A Olborn
Orville Crown
Walter F Smith
Frank F
Joseph H Milans
Guy W
Camp
Kallipolis Grotto
Chesapeake Beach
Goldsmith
Hie
Neptune
Prophete
Jim
Glee Club
George Himmons Jr
Iseo
Dooleys
Lotke
Almas Patrol Organizes Shrine Meeting in Minneapolis
The officare of Almas Patrol outlines plans for next year's Shrine meeting in Minneapolis Minnesota arena. Captain Louis Colison leads the group with first lieutenant Virgi M Fookes, second lieutenant Harry F Kennedy, secretary Charles A Stewart, treasurer W W Georges, surgeon Fred A Yates, MoD and chief quartermaster Gen AT Carranza.
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Officare
Almas
Minneapolis Minn Arena
Louis Colison
Virgi M Fookes
Harry F Kennedy
Charles A Stewart
W W Georges
Fred A Yates
Mod
Carranza
Odd Fellows Degree Staff Organized and Yonkers Visit Planned
Grand Master William J Hope led Odd Fellows in assembling a permanent degree staff. Yonkers Lodge proposed a first degree visit to Washington in early September with a reception and banquet planned. Langdon Mount Nebo and Mount Pleasant lodges prepared degree rehearsals and welcomed visiting members for upcoming conferrals.
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William J Hope
Odd Fellows Hall
Hope
Irving R Schwinger
Harry L Andresen
W B. Randall
Eastern Lodge No 7
George B Johnston
William Green
Harry L Anderson
Yonkers
Phoenix Lodge
Grand Keyser
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias convention highlights in Portland
The Knights of Pythias supreme lodge closed at Portland after a spirited session from August 1. Charles Davin of Denver was elected supreme vice chancellor, John J Brown of Vandalia advanced to supreme chancellor by acclamation, and officers for a two year term were elected including The Rev Joseph Hearing as supreme prelate and Fred E Wheaton as supreme keeper of records. District of Columbia delegates received honors. Maj Dunn, oldest member, was warmly saluted in Portland.
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Oregon
Mark Stearman
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Columbia, Tenn
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Royal Neighbors Meetings Across District of Columbia Reported
The Royal Neighbors of America report growing membership of 485 in the District of Columbia with wide district leadership by Lydia J Swigentz and joint tours with Supreme Oracle Myra B Enright. Crowded meetings, new applications, and rising national totals surpass 871000 members as 3507 new join in the past year amid excursions and military department talks.
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Royal Neighbors of America
District of Columbia
Lydia J Swigentz
Swingett
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
Myra B Enright
Kansas City
Kans
Tim Fikines
Cumberland
Wilm Neton
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Miver
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Campa
Woodmen
Chesapeake Beach
Eng
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Swiggett
Martha McCaffery
Jo K .Duras
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Washington Camp notes and missing members bring updates
The Washington Camp No 11484 met at Maronica Temple reporting by consent that the by laws provisions were waived to protect member interests. John Doyle, a Marine Corps veteran and longtime member, died Friday morning and received full military funeral with burial at Arlington. A large attendance at the Chesapeake Beach picnic noted minor injuries from crowded foot races and several members enlisted for service at Fort Myer.
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Old Maronica Temple
Harry H R Helwig
John F Doyle
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Marine Corps
Marine Headquarters
Navy Annex
Arlington Cemetery
Terrence Mahoney
Oh Drayton
Florida
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LW Revercomb
H A Hilsworth
Fort Myer
F M Roberts
Plattsburg NY
Maccabees Schedule and Plans For Chesapeake Beach Outing
Members of the Maccabees district and Virginia delegation met in Washington to coordinate a joint excursion to Chesapeake Beach next Tuesday. A program features exhibitions, races, and a bowling match with prizes. funds raised will aid widows and orphans.
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Daughters of America Councils Report Meetings Afield
Daughters of America Fidelity Council No 4 met at fts hall 623 Louisiana avenue northwest with many members present. Capt West and his team entertained. The Wheeling Club met at Cherry Dale Virginia at Mrs John Milated home and planned a lawn fete. prizes awarded in a gum drop game. Triumph Council No 8 held a Tuesday meeting with several officers excused for naval yard duties. State councilor Mrs Reagan and Deputy Mr Rose addressed. refreshments served.
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Kage Osborn
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John W Cross
Glenboro Point
William McCaffrey
Whitehead
J Arthur Trunnel
Georgetown Camp
Fidelity Council No 4
Fts Hall
Louisiana Avenue Northwest
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Thompson
Kerper
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Cherrydale
John Milated
Grace Woodward
E V Thompson
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Loulex Sehuenk
Pansy Sehuenk
Myrtle Burrows
JW Schwank Ae
Navy Yard
National Union and Related Councils Report Events
The National Union W OH Colling Council held its regular meeting Thursday with good attendance led by William E. Lorenz who was active and courteous. The Interior Council met at Pythian Temple Wednesday and adjourned early due to warm weather after completing business. The Hospital Bed Fund Association met Tuesday night at headquarters with progress on winding up excursions and a substantial fund total. The jurisdiction mourns the death of John W Lucas on August 6, an officer of State War and Navy Council and a prominent Mason with many friends.
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Pentalpha Lodge
A R R Onyun
James B. Austin
J Henry Waaner
George W R Stokes
William Jo Naylor
Meyers Oiand
Ghelley
Committee On
John M Wolcott
Grand Rapids Lodge No 2
Grand Rapids, Mich
Garfield Hospital
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No 6
Mra
Daisy V Shaffer
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Temple
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F Dobrowolcki
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Trunnell
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McCaffrey
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G Cowles
F Shaw
Skinner
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F Webb
Black
R Qyerbee
John Lyon
W C Willett
Cheasapeake Beach
Maccabees
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Pythian Temple
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Knights
WOH Colling Council
William E. Lorenz
Interior Council
Pythian Tempe
Hospital Bed Fund Association
Chesapeake Beach
Hospital Fund
National Union
Towa
John W Lucas
State, War and Navy Council
Royal Arcanum Ouray Council Excursion Committees Named
Ouray Council No 1896 Royal Arcanum will offer a complimentary excursion to Chesapeake Beach tomorrow. The following committees are appointed to conduct the affair: Reception P M Hiremon John Shafer Everett Spring and BC Wheeler. Athletica Charles F Morrison Sidney Hana and W L Deck. Public comfort Walter Koons James W Scott and T F Mitchell.
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Chesapeake Beach
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John Shafer Everett Spring
BC Wheeler Athletica
Charles F Morrison
Sidney Hana
W L Deck Publie Comfort
Walter Koons
James W Scott
T F Mitchell
Council votes to transfer receipts to uniform fund
Local council No 2percent of U A M received one membership application and, with consent of the good of the order committee, voted to turn over its present receipts to the uniform fund. Mr Olver of Thomas Jefferson Council and Messrs Prender Coulter and Potter gave addresses.
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Good of the Order
Uniform
Olver
Thomas Jefferson Council
Messrs Prender Coulter
Potter
Addreseca
Mail Employes Picnic At Chesapeake Beach Event
More than 6 000 postal workers with families and friends attended a Branch 18 picnic of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks at Chesapeake Beach. Officials hosted a luncheon on a special train, a fried chicken dinner at Beach Hotel, athletic events, a fancy dress carnival, and prizes. Captain George L Taft led Company D at Fort Myer. Edward W Turner oversaw the event with Charles J T Mc Caffry LJ Rob inson William T Sherwood David Brown and Arthur S Browne assisting.
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United National Association of Postoffice
Chesapeake Beach
Beach
George L. Taft
Fort Myer
W Unson
Edward W Turner
Clerks Union
Charles J T McCaffry
LJ Robinson
William T Sherwood
David Brown
Arthur S Browne
Deportation preferred for forgery case in District Supreme Court
John Manuosos pleaded guilty to forging Tom Vurnakes' name to a letter seeking $30 and was arrested by immigration authorities for being an undesired alien. He was sent to Baltimore to begin the voyage back to Italy after Justice Stafford suspended sentence and handed him over for removal.
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John Manuosos
Justice Stafford
District Supreme Court
United States
Laskey
Matueson
Tom Varnakes
Vurnakers
Vurneakes
Ornoc
Vurnakes
Washington
Tom Vurnakes
Manuosos
America
Stone Walls
Wendell
Stafford
Baltimore
Balch Reports Ford Peace Efforts and Bryan Involvement
Miss Emily G Balch, remaining American delegate to Ford mediated peace conference, briefed President Wilson on efforts to stir peace sentiment among belligerents. She warned optimism is limited but negotiations could start this fall or winter. Balch noted Germany shows more peace tendency. terms may align with next year.
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Emily G Balch
Henry Ford
Wilson
Europe
Balch
Ford
William J Bryan
Germany
Drop in Immigration Shows Small Population Gain in 1916
Immigration bureau data released show a population rise of 149 081 for the fiscal year ending June 30 1916 far below the eighteen year average. Aliens entering the United States totaled 468 743 with 208 326 immigrants and 67 822 nonimmigrants. Departures reached 240 807 comprising 129 785 emigrants and 111 042 nonemigrants who expect to return.
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Immigration Bureau
United Stat
Suspending Amid Contest May Benefit South Carolina Hopeful
An appeal filed with the House elections committee by Aaron Prior of the First South Carolina district seeks relief in a long running contest for a seat in Congress. Prior alleges he has received only $1,000 in winnings over many appearances before committees, though the law provides up to $4,200 for contestants.
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House Elections Committee
Aaron Prierleau
South Carolina
Congress
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