WB Michael Burch of Caruthersville lodge #461 was a guest speaker at Harold O. Graue Lodge #672 and gave a program on the Holocaust of WW II and the importance of "the Forget me not" flower; how it came about, what it meant and the number of Brother Master Masons who lost their lives in the defense of their integrity. WB Michael had charts, handouts, and visual information; plus each Brother present received a "For Get Me Not" lapel pin. This again shows excellent rapport between Missouri Lodge's Caruthersville #461 and the Brothers who received this valuable information at Harold O. Graue Lodge #672. We had a GRAND time in Cape Girardeau!
On September 23, 2006 Linn Creek Lodge #152 held its installation of officers for the year 2007. Pictured are: First row, Mark Wilbarger, Jr. Steward; Worshipful Brother Larry Clemons, Treasurer; Bill Gansemer, Sr. Warden; Bryon Lovell, Worshipful Master; Eric Robbins, Jr. Warden; Paul Warman, Marshal; Second row: Gary Bowling, Sr. Steward; Jimmy Brashear, Jr. Deacon; Kelly Luttrell, Sr. Deacon; Right Worshipful Brother James Portwood, Secretary; Robert Leonard, Tiler; Worshipful Brother Terry McKeever, Chaplain.
At the recent installation of officers of Tyro Lodge #12 of Caledonia, MO held on July 15, 2006 WM Terry Tullock was installed. Hit great-great grandfather, Samuel Tullock joined Tyro #12 in 1866. This gives WM Tullock 140 years of Masonic history. His cousins received that honor, too. Standing from left are Jim Barton, Tim Gallaher, Terry Tullock, Chuck Gallaher and Adam Barton. Joe Swan, Worshipful Master of Alpha Lodge #659, is presented a "Rainbow Hat," by Crystal Terry and Ashleigh Auman of North Kansas City Rainbow Assembly #55, at his installation on Sept. 8, 2006.
Plato Lodge #469 held its installation of Officers for the 2006 - 2007 year on October 15, 2006. Installing Master was MWB Robert Berger; Installing Marshal was WB Dean Rowe DDGM of the 35th Masonic District. WB James E. Davis was installed as Master. THE MISSOURI FREEMASON
Branson Lodge #587, Branson, MO, hosted a Past Masters night May 15, 2006. It was a special night as past masters manned each of the stations. Our oldest living Past Master, RWB Everett Gloyd was present and presided over the meeting. RWB Gloyd was master of Branson Lodge in 1959. Other Masters present L to R front row WB's Don Baker, Bob Edwards, Carlos Cooper, RWB Gloyd, RWB Bob Alexander, WB Robert Hindbaugh. Second Row WB's Al Jones, Tom Baker, Greg Pyron, and Morris Graves Third Row WB's Doug Baker, Bruce Tramell and Don McGuirt.
Southwest Heritage Lodge #681, Joplin, MO helped with the annual Granby Easter egg hunt held Saturday, April 15, 2006. The hunt was held at Dick Smith Park in Granby, MO. The Brethren helped to place the eggs in the park, get the children lined up to run and handed out prizes to all the lucky winners. In the picture in front of our Lodge banner is Bro. Jim D. Carsel, RWB Carl Brandon, DDGM, 45t" Masonic District of Missouri, Bro. Ken Brakefield, Bro. Rick McCully, RWB John A. Pace, DDGL, 45t" Masonic District of Missouri and Lodge Secretary, Bro. John Billings, SS, Bro. Dick Beardsley, JD and Bro. John C. Kuehn, SW.
Kirksville Lodge #105, Kirksville, installed its officers on Oct. 17, 2006 in a joint open installation with Adair Lodge #366 following the annual banquet honoring past masters. Pictured front row L to R WB David Powell, Secretary; WB Wally Trosen, Senior Warden; Gary Drummond, Worshipful Master; Bob Steele, Junior Warden; RWB Dale West, Treasurer. Back Row L to R WB Bert Holloway, Tyler; Richard Mercer, Junior Deacon; RWB Marion Rehm, Chaplain; WB John Rehm, Senior Deacon; WB John Witte, Marshal.
Sedalia Lodge #236 on Sept. 9 held a Family Picnic at Liberty Park in Sedalia. Preparing the BBQ dinner are: (left to right) WB John McCormack, RWB James Duzan, Bro. H. H. Luetjen and WM George McConnell. Spring 2007 59