Waterloo Lodge 105 A F and A M founded in 1857
Masonry in Waterloo traces to 1857 when eight Masons petitioned for a dispensation after the city’s incorporation. Waterloo Lodge No. 105 grew into Iowa’s third largest, about 1,200 members, with 50 year certificates held by ten. Notable leaders included Philo Martin and Charles DeWitt Becker. The lodge supported widows and orphans and helped the distressed. Officers listed.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Philo Martin
Waterloo Lodge
Philo J. Martin
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Charles DeWitt Becker
Grand Lodge
Wright
George Wright
Truman DeRoame
Charles J. Stickman
Becker Chapter Grows from 257 to 666 Members
Becker chapter No. 499, Order of Eastern Star, the youngest local Masonic group, was constituted on Nov. 10, 1920 with 257 members. It has grown steadily to 666 members over eight years, signaling strong community support and activity.
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Becker
Order of Eastern Star
Becker Chapter Honor Names and Officers List
Named for Charles Becker in commemoration of the late Charles D. Becker past grand prelate of the grand commandery of the Knights Templar of Iowa and past grand junior warden of the grand lodge AFL AMP. The Becker chapter has twice been honored by the Grand Chapter of Iowa with appointive grand officers in 1924 and 1927. Present officers include Miss Stewart as Worthy Matron and W Truman De Roame as Worthy Patron with a full slate of associate matrons conductresses and officers listed.
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Charles Becker
Charles D. Becker
Knights Templar of Iowa
Grand Lodge
AFL & A.M
Order of Eastern Star of Iowa
Becker Chapter
Stewart
Mary Almeda Stewart
W. Truman de Roame
E. A. Black
Mabel Morrill
Arlo Miler
W. L. Oswald
C. Roy Schoel
Lettié Eighmey
Chaplin
P. H. Swain
Marshal
Sam Scott
Helen Lytle
Ada
Gasoline prices cut by 2 cents in Des Moines
Des Moines on November 22 saw gasoline prices reduced by 2 cents per gallon with Standard Oil leading the price cut. The move marks the first reduction in the area, with other stations expected to follow.
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Des Moines
Standard Oil Company
Arch Masons of Waterloo Often Have Won Honors
Tabernacle chapter No. 52 Royal Arch Masons in Waterloo ranks fourth in Iowa membership. Organized November 10, 1869 with Frank Neely as excellent high priest, it has led Iowa Masonry with four grand chapter honors in 1879 1893 1908 and 1916 and elected George R. Turner as most excellent grand high priest in 1902. Now led by L. Furry the chapter boasts 580 members and a strong local presence.
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Tabernacle Chapter No
Royal Arch Masons
Waterloo
Grand Chapter
Iowa
Frank Neely
Tabernacle Chapter
Royal Arch Masons ‘ of
George R. Turner
Furry
Too Busy to Be Mayor in Des Moines
Des Moines reports mayoral appointee Emory English may decline the office due to business pressures. English said his heavy connections would hinder his ability to serve, following his appointment by the city council.
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Des Moines
Emory English
Steady Growth in Membership Local DeMolay
Since the Waterloo chapter of DeMolay was founded on March 24 1921 three hundred thirty three applicants have been initiated. The local chapter sponsored by Ascalon commandery No 25 Knights Templar reports present officers Master Councillor George E Marker Senior Councillor Preston G Sweitzer and Junior Councillor Robert Stevenson. Membership ages range 16 to 21 with sons of Masons eligible. Merle R Francis was the first master councillor.
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Waterloo
Order of DeMolay
Masonicae
Ascalon
Knights Templar
George E. Marker
Preston
G. Sweitzer
Robert Stevenson
Masons
Merle R. Francis
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