WM Abraham Velasco of Oasis Lodge #41, Las Vegas, NE, presents Gordon E. Woodlock of Lebanon Lodge #71 his 50-year pin and certificate from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The ceremony was held on September 11, 2006.
Worshipful Bro. Darrel "Smokey" Loyd was presented a Grand Lodge 50 Year award at an open meeting conducted at ADA Lodge #444 Orrick, MO. Pictured are RWB Wayne Dugan, Bro. Loyd, WM Mark Hellman.
On October 30, 2006, Brookfield Lodge #86, held an open meeting to present 50-year jewels to Bro. Norman Hahn and Bro. Raphael Cotter. Pictured left to right: Bro. Norman Hahn, R.W. Bro. Bob O'Dell (presented the jewels) and Bro. Raphael Cotter. There were a large number of family and friends present for the ceremony. The two distinguished Brothers were each given an opportunity to reminisce on their earlier Masonic years, which were much enjoyed by all present. After the ceremony there was an ice cream social.
Brawley Lodge #402, Brawley, CA, Presented Raymond E. Klein his 50year pin and certificate from the Grand Lodge of Missouri, AF & AM on November 28, 2006. Bill McNeer, Inspector, 499th Masonic District made the presentation.
On October 17, 2006, Hebron Lodge #354 at the Burroughs Masonic Temple, a 50-year pin and certificate was presented by RWB Ronald Miller, Grand Secretary, to WB Claudie Tipton. In the picture WB Tipton is being pinned by the lodge’s senior deacon, John Hall. THE MISSOURI FREEMASON
On August 17, 2006, following a dinner in his honor, Bro. Ted Wilson received his 50-year pin and certificate from Westview Lodge #103. RWB John E. Crites made the presentation. His grandson pinned the jewel on his lapel. Approximately 45 brothers and sisters attended this event.
Pictured on the left is WB Robert D. Billue receiving his 50-year pin from RWB Bob Hutchinson, (presenting Master). Bro. Billue was conducted to the East and reminisced on his 50 years of service.
On September 18, 2006, Right Worshipful Brother Lee L. Francis, District Deputy Grand Master of the 37th Masonic District of Missouri, presented Brother Lloyd L. Sutton his 50-year certificate and pin. Brother Sutton had recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Spring 2007 57