PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOWAND REBEKAH MAGAZINE

Vol. 93 March 2018 No. 3

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E. IRENE KELLYPAST PRESIDENT

JANUARY 25, 2018

MARCH10 / GL Board Meeting, Middletown, 10:00AM

Red Lion Hotel, Harrisburg 2:00PM21 / DDGM Assoc. Meeting, Freeport 5:30PM (pg#)

APRIL

JUNE

JULY21 / Knoebel’s Fun Day, Elysburg+*

AUGUST

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

3/ PM/LAPM Rally, Johnstown*+

one daughter.

great-grandchildren.

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ThePennsylvania Odd Fellow

and Rebekah Magazine(USPS 426-500)

THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA

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JUSTIN C. BAILEYEditor

1001 West Harrisburg PikeMiddletown, PA 17057

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the Grand Lodge in Middletown not later than

OFFICERS OF GRAND LODGE

OFFICERS OF REBEKAH ASSEMBLYELLA LEE TRULICK.....................................................................................................................................................PRESIDENT

161 Stover Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-383-4476 ellietrulick@aol.comNADINE HAGER ............................................................................................................................................. VICE PRESIDENT

940 Spring Hill Road, Sterling, PA 18463 570-676-3239 naner5145@yahoo.comSARAH M. BAER .....................................................................................................................................................SECRETARY

115 North Centre Avenue, Leesport, PA 19533 610-916-1990 s.baer@baersservice.comMARY D. DELONG ..................................................................................................................................................TREASURER

311-6 Hilltop Court, Hamburg, PA 19526 610-562-8390 shortygreatgma@gmail.com

OFFICERS OF THE GRAND ENCAMPMENTDOROTHEA OERTEL ................................................................................................................................ GRAND PATRIARCH

5438 Hamilton South, Saylorsburg, PA 18353 570-992-2406 doertel@ptd.net CRAIG R. REINHART .........................................................................................................................................GRAND SCRIBE

1615 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604 610-374-9005 creinhart@comcast.net

SHERMAN F. WOODEN ............................................................................................................................... GRAND MASTER 1194 Wooden Road, Montrose, PA 18801 570-278-3199 shanks1@epix.net

DAVID O. WHITLINGER ..................................................................................................................DEPUTY GRAND MASTER2836 Bella Vista Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101 412-487-1083 whitx2@msn.com

SHIRLEY J. WHITLINGER ...............................................................................................................................GRAND WARDEN2836 Bella Vista Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101 412-487-1083 whitx2@msn.com

JUSTIN C. BAILEY ..................................................................................................................................... GRAND SECRETARY 1001 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057 717-944-7419 ioofpaglsecty@verizon.net

JOHN S CUPP ...........................................................................................................................................GRAND TREASURERP.O. Box 275, Hopwood, PA 15445 724-437-4629 jcupp275@gmail.com

WILLIAM L. RAMSEY JR. ..................................................................................................................GRAND REPRESENTATIVE16620 Trough Creek Valley Pike, Apt. 1, Calvin, PA 16622 814-599-0617 wmramsey@atlanticbb.net

JOSEPH J. GIEBEL ...........................................................................................................................GRAND REPRESENTATIVEP. O. Box 49 Cassville, PA 16623 814-305-2011 jjgiebel@msn.com

DAVID A. YOUNG ..........................................................................................................................Jr. PAST GRAND MASTER20 Truman Road, Charleroi, PA 15022

DELBERT WOODEN ...................................................................................................................................GRAND MARSHAL1194 Wooden Road, Montrose, PA 18801

PAUL E. LAUTENSCHLAGER ...............................................................................................................GRAND CONDUCTOR101 Maplewood Drive, Honesdale, PA 18431

RAYMOND R. BOULANGER, JR. ..............................................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN11 Clarryan Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252

DERICK D. ERWIN .....................................................................................................................................GRAND GUARDIAN16295 Beavertown Road, Calvin, PA 16622

TIMOTHY H. HAHN .......................................................................................................................................GRAND HERALD21 Spruce Street, Ashland, PA 17921

SHAWN E. MILLER ......................................................................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN470 Southmont Boulevard, Johnstown, PA 15905

MARC ROSENWASSER ...............................................................................................................GRAND LODGE ATTORNEY5001 Baum Boulevard., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

RICHARD L. HEFFNER ............................................................................................................. GRAND TREASURER EMERITUS8 S. 3RD St., Dillsburg, PA 17019

PAUL L. MILLER ..........................................................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN EMERITUS1105 Stinson Dr., Leesport, PA 19533

will be done accordingly.

THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS:

Mt. Zion Lodge No. 74, York

R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 3March 2018

FROM THE DESK OF ELLIE TRULICK, PRESIDENT

MARCH ANNIVERSARIESThe Board of Grand Lodge Officers congratulates the following on

25 YEARSKenneth D. Allshouse, #523

30 YEARSJeffery L. Annan, #8

(reinstated)

35 YEARSJonathan R. Barron, #523

Richard B. Robertson, #523

40 YEARS

Terrance J. Rearden, #1175

45 YEARSEugene N. Faust , #125

Philip A. Muscarnero, #306Allen E. Leard, #379

John A. Redfoot, #1128

55 YEARS

Gerald R. Beach, #523

60 YEARS

65 YEARS

John K. Mohney, #573

70 YEARS

170 YEARS

SO EVERYONE COME TO STATE COLLEGE FOR OUR ANNUAL SESSION IN JUNE 2018.

FROM THE DESK OF THE GRAND PATRIARCH

MARCH MEMORABLE DATES

30 Good Friday

FEBRUARY MEMORABLE DATES

Proud to be a Phillie Girl and PA.

12 Lincoln’s birthday

19 President’s Day

tour. Two of the Delegates were: Justin Bailey now PGM

IN FLT & FHCDorothea Oertel, Grand Patriarch

PATRIARCH BRIGGS WALKS THE ROUGH ROAD

T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W March 2018

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY INTERESTING FACTS:

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY: (met at 6th & Cresson as of 1891)Washington Lodge #2 – consolidated 1914Wayne Lodge #3 – defunct 1934Morning Star Lodge #4 – defunct 1936Franklin Lodge #5 – consolidated 1953Philadelphia Lodge #13 – consolidated 1921Philanthropic Lodge #15 – consolidated 1933

Adelphia Lodge #22 – consolidated 1900Friendship Lodge #23 – consolidated 1903Robert Morris Lodge #29 – consolidated 1929United States Lodge #34 – defunct prior 1900s Excelsior Lodge #46 – consolidated 1918Adam Lodge #61 – defunct prior 1900s Schiller Lodge #95 – consolidated 1942 Empire Lodge #104 – defunct 1903

Covenant Lodge #114 – consolidated 1919Paradise Lodge #127 – defunct 1907 General Harrison Lodge #133 – consolidated 1940Fredonia Lodge #145 – consolidated 1903

Vigilant Lodge #155 – consolidated 1914 Prospect Lodge #187 – consolidated 1905Fraternal Lodge #188 – consolidated 1899Star of Bethlehem Lodge #190 – consolidated 1949 Enterprise Lodge #201 – defunct 1899

Commercial Lodge #256 – consolidated 1938

Nonpareil Lodge #280 – defunct 1910Merchants Lodge #283 – consolidated 1977Apollo Lodge #296 – consolidated 1948 Cohocksink Lodge #383 – consolidated 1912

Next month – Philadelphia County (Broad & Spring Garden) – Get your pictures

fan, or you’re just there for the food, you were

buying and creating decorations and ordering

cheering for the Eagle’s touchdowns being a

MIDDLETOWN HOMEBIG GAME SUNDAY

A view of the chapel before the big game. People are starting to come in!

Everyone was on the edge of their seats!

R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 5March 2018

TREASURER’S TALES - MARCH 2018

was introduced. Because of prohibition, the Odd Fellows were

March 10, 1923, the students set up a table and the Odd

daunting group to lead. He set a date and held a school-wide

for Barney and the other two teachers who were chaperones.

the other two teachers who had been chaperones and found

SELLERSVILLE HONORS PAST GRAND

presented Past Grand Jason Viola with his Past Grand Jewel.

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GRAND LODGE VISITS CANAWACTA LODGE #207 OF NEW MILFORD

From Grand Master Wooden’s recent visitation to Canawacta Lodge No. 207. Joining him were Grand Marshal D. Wooden, Grand Conductor Lautenschlager, Grand Chaplain Boulanger, and Grand Secretary Bailey

SHILLINGTON LODGE

Shillington Lodge #1175 Celebrates the Season

Dale Binkley

GRAND MASTER VISITS STRASBURG

A LATE HOLIDAY PARTY

On Thursday, January 18th, a late holiday party was held between the

well done Brother King.Brother King (center) receiving his award from DDGM Frank Hilt (left) and PDDGM Bruce Torrence (right)

Everyone in attendance

R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 7March 2018

FROM THE DESK OF THE DEPARTMENT COMMANDER

had to be Royal Purple Degree Patriarchs. At General Military

Chivalrously, Colonel Justin Bailey, Department Commader

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OBITUARIES

Due to publication time, we regret we cannot accept Obituaries older than three months.

DOROTHY M. SCHULTZPast District Deputy President

grandchildren.

DAVID S. HERR

WILLIAM R. CLARK

#278, Butler, PA, on May 18, 1953, where he

and three great-grandchildren.Burial was held in Greenlawn Burial Estates, Butler, PA.

SALLY I. WALTER

January 6, 2018

CHARLES W. DIMARIA

January 7, 2018

JAMES C. LEWIS, SR.Nucleus Lodge No. 377

January 8, 2018

Monongahela, PA, was initiated into Nucleus

and one grandson.

R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 9March 2018

JAMES D. WHITE

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine.

four great-grandchildren.

JOSEPH E. DAVIS

January 16, 2018

consolidation on August 25, 1977.

Meteney, one son, one daughter, four grandchildren and one great-grandson.

MARY I. HEFFELFINGER

January 21, 2018

107, of Birdsboro, PA, was initiated into Hester

grandchildren.

PA.

JOSEPH L. PLATTS

January 22, 2018

ALBERT W. WURSTEdinboro Lodge No. 510

JAMES F. MOON

February 2, 2018

13, 1995.

three grandchildren, one step-grandson and two great grandchildren.

Tribute to Arthur Moyer

new where we are restored and the cares and struggles of this life

Art is being restored and renewed in spirit and his good deeds are

Let these deeds ring throughout the halls of your Lodge when you

Kitty Givens, St. Hubert’s High 1965 Phila. PA, lives in Cedaredge, CO.

Submitted by Dorothea Oertel, Grand PatriarchPG Walker Lodge #306, St. Hubert’s High, 1965 Phila., PA

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania

Spring 2018 Rally

April 7th, 2018

Proudly held in Vienna Hall, Allentown, PA

Greetings,

BRING YOUR CANDIDATES! It’s that time of the year to start getting your plans made for the Spring Rally! Most of the format will remain the same. The location is 118 N. 9th Street, Allentown. **Parking is available directly behind the Lodge Hall or on the street in front of the Hall. The vacant parking lot being used in prior years is not occupied, so come early and get parking along the street! DO NOT park in the church parking lot next to the Hall.** There are roughly 12 steps to the elevator, but there will be members out to assist if needed. There will be a registration of $1.00 per person attending, including candidates. Proceeds will go to Vienna Lodge #847 to help defray expenses. A lunch, hosted by Lady Harmony Rebekah Lodge #86, will be served at 12:30 for $8.00.

Lodge will open at 9:00AM Initiatory Degree – 9:30AM 1st Degree – 11:00AM Lunch – 12:30 GL Degree – 1:30PM 2nd Degree – 1:45PM 3rd Degree – 3:00PM 3:45PM Introduction of Dignitaries & Closing the Lodge. Please, even if you do not have any candidates, support this by attending. I am fortunate enough to

have several degree teams come forth, but as we know, there are always a few parts that need to be filled. If you are willing to help, please get in contact with me as soon as possible. The better we as a Jurisdiction look, the more impressed the candidates will be. Also, do not forget your “Request for Degree” slips. If your Lodge does not have any, they are available at the Grand Lodge office. Try and get there earlier so we can get the candidates signed in and start on time. If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to call me at 570-449-5617 or email at pps562004@yahoo.com and I’ll be more than glad to work with you! Fraternally, Justin C. Bailey, Grand Secretary

ANNOUNCEMENT

R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 11March 2018

Since it’s so cold outside, let’s take some time to

think about summer and Oddfellowship!

The 2018 IOOF & Rebekah Annual Knoebels Picnic

Saturday, July 21st Pavilion “J” Lunch at 1PM

Adult Meals are $15 and include:1/4 BBQ Chicken, Pork BBQ Sandwich, Baked Potato,

Apple Sauce, Ice Cream & a Drink

Kid Meals are $6 and includeChicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese,

Ice Cream & a Drink

Ride tickets are no longer included with the meal. You can

purchase them at our pavilion for $5 a book. Soda will be

available at the pavilion 12PM until 3PM and water until 5PM.

IOOF AND REBEKAH KNOEBELS PICNIC ORDER FORMAdult Meal (BBQ Chicken/Pork)

_____ x $15 = $_________

Kid’s (Chicken Tenders/Mac & Cheese) _____ x $6 = $ _________

Ride Tickets_____ x $5 = $__________

Total amount due and enclosed $__________

Please fill out the reservation COMPLETELY including a phone

number if there are any questions about your reservation

Name: ______________________________________________

Phone #: ( ) ____________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________ (Street or PO Box)

___________________________________________________ (City, State, Zip Code)

Lodge Name: _________________________________________

Lodge # ______________

You may also email your form to mcgiebel@msn.com

Make checks out to the IOOF PA PLANNING BOARD

and mail to:

Mary Giebel, Planning Board Secretary

17483 Lucy Anna Street

Cassville, PA 16623

Call (814) 305-2011 or (814) 599-7916 if questions

Payment MUST accompany order. Deadline to order is July 7th

NO EXCEPTIONS!

47TH ANNUAL PA IOOFUNIFIED SESSION 2018

To All Odd Fellow & Rebekah Lodges, Encampments, Cantons, & Ladies Auxiliaries of Pennsylvania.

Room Reservations:

Registration:

PA 15301 by June 1, 2018. Banquet:

2018 Program Booklet: Please print or type all ads and booster

Special Meals:

Leesport, PA 19533. Telephone 610-916-1990.Fun Night: Saturday, June 23rd.

PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE FOR ALL ROOMRESERVATIONS IS

May 22, 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BANQUET AND REGISTRATION RESERVATIONS IS JUNE 1, 2018

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO “UNIFIED SESSION COMMITTEE”

T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W12 March 2018

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