New Masonic Lodge Room Dedicated in Gibsonburg
A smiling group of Grand Lodge Officers, Gibsonburg Lodge members, and representatives from the 11th Masonic District gathered on December 13 in the new Lodge facilities of Gibsonburg Lodge #575 for a dedication ceremony, conducted by Grand Master Charles R. Murphy. Much of the remodeling and painting of the new facility was done by Lodge members.
Fourth-Generation Member Installed Worshipful Master Benjamin Croson, wearing his Worshipful Master’s apron and jewel, is a fourth generation member of Mechanicsburg #113. His father, Randy Croson, right, and his grandfather, William Runyan, second from left, also served as Worshipful Master of the Lodge. At left is Worshipful Brother Alfred T. Johnson, who over the years installed all three of these family members as Master of the Lodge.
Unusual Raisings in Harry S. Johnson Lodge On November 20, in Harry S. Johnson Lodge #641, two Master Mason Degrees were planned by Worshipful Master Steve Croucher. As the first degree came near its conclusion, Worshipful Brother Croucher stepped aside and permitted Worshipful Brother Henry Long, who served as Master in 1965, to step in and raise his son, Richard Long. Then during the second Master Mason Degree of the evening, the Worshipful Master again stepped aside and this time allowed the new Master Mason Richard Long to step in and assist in the raising of his son, Matthew Long. In the picture, the two new Master Masons – Richard, left, and Matthew, right – flank Past Master Henry Long to make three generations in the Lodge.
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January/February 2009