The spring class of candidates for the degrees of The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in the Valley of Cleveland has been named in honor of Ill.·. Wilbur B. Smith, 33°, Treasurer of the Valley of Cleveland Board of Trustees.
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The spring class of candidates for the degrees of The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in the Valley of Cleveland has been named in honor of Ill.·. Wilbur B. Smith, 33°, Treasurer of the Valley of Cleveland Board of Trustees.
The distinguished honor was announced by Ill.·. John H. Young-blood, 33°, Secretary of The Valley of Cleveland on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Valley.
The Valley of Cleveland has scheduled two new degrees for the Ill.·. Wilbur B. Smith, 33°, class of candidates. The spring reunion will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 16th and 17th. The new Lodge of Perfection Degree for 1999 is the 12th Degree entitled Grand Master Architect, a degree that teaches that the Mason, as he learns to use the tools and instruments of his trade and skill, also learns to contemplate the many aspects of life and deal with them as a child of God, steadily advancing to those heights of experience which we call perfection. This degree was last presented during the Spring Reunion of 1993.
The 12th degree is scheduled to be conferred Friday evening, April 16th. The reunion opens at 6:00 p.m. with the 12th degree portrayal beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. The new Consistory degree for 1999 is the 28th Degree entitled Knight of the Sun. The 26th degree was last presented a the Spring 1991 Reunion.
This degree, using the symbolism of the tools and implements of architecture, teaches that by building high moral character among its adherents, Freemasonry may advance man’s determined quest for the achievement of unity and good will throughout the world.This degree will be presented Saturday afternoon at 2:15 p.m. in The Commandery Room of the Cleveland Masonic Temple.
Other degrees to be presented will be the 14th degree Grand Elect Mason; the 15th degree, Knight of the East or Sword; the 16th degree, Prince of Jerusalem; 17th degree, Knight of the East and West; the 18th degree, Knight of the Rose Croix; and the beautiful 32nd degree, Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret.
If you have not witnessed the 12th degree, or have not seen any of the others for the last several years, you may want to bring your degree portrayal list up to date. The 28th degree is also new. Set your calendar now to be at The Cleveland Masonic Temple on April 16th and 17th to see ritual work unsurpassed in Scottish Rite Masonry. Lets fill the Cleveland Masonic Temple Auditorium to overflowing, thus showing Valley of Cleveland officers your appreciation for their dedicated work.
The sixty-first annual Solemn Feast of the Paschal Lamb will be held in The Cleveland Masonic Temple on Palm Sunday, March 28th beginning at 3:00 p.m. Guest speaker for the special Rose Croix ceremonial will be Brother and Dr. Kent E. Knife, Sen-ior Minister of The Middle-burg Heights Community Church.
The Feast of the Paschal Lamb is observed annually by Ariel Chapter of Rose Croix, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in The Valley of Cleveland. Presiding over the ceremonial will be Ill.·. Duncan E. McVean, 33°, Most Wise Master of Ariel Chapter,
The significance of the Feast is a reminder to Christians of Holy Week, and to those of the Jewish faith, of Passover. The ceremonial acknowledges the celebration of both faiths. Appropriate music for The Feast of the Paschal Lamb will be provided by Ill.·. Robert J. Bray, 33°, at the Scottish Rite Organ, and The Scottish Rite Chorus, under the direction of Ill.·. Marvin J. Price, 33°.
The Feast of the Paschal Lamb is an annual event of The Valley of Cleveland. You and your friends are invited to attend this moving ceremonial of Ariel Chapter Rose Croix. No admission is required nor will an offering be taken.
Plan for Palm Sunday, March 28th, by attending this moving program with your entire family. You will be richly rewarded by the lessons you will learn.
Ill.·. Steven J. Krekus, 33°, was elected Chairman of The Board of Trustees of The Valley of Cleveland at a special Board meeting, Monday, February 8, 1999. He succeeds Ill.·. Ralph L. Peckinpaugh, 33° who was called to the Celestial Lodge above January 18, 1999.
Illustrious Brother Krekus is a Past Master of Holly Lodge no. 745, and a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 25th Masonic District. He is presently Grand Marshal of The Grand Lodge of Ohio and Executive officer of Ohio DeMolay.
Among his other Masonic affiliations are: Mount Olive Chapter, Painesville Council, and Eagle Commandery. He is also an honorary member of Lake Shore Lodge in Madison, Silver Trowel Lodge in Warren, Rockton Lodge in Kent, and Jerusalem Lodge in Hartford.
In the Scottish Rite, he is a Past Most Wise Master of Ariel Chapter, Rose Croix. He was crowned a 33rd degree Mason in 1980 and has been a Trustee for Lake Erie Consistory on the Board of Trustees since 1991.
Ill.·. Brother Krekus and his wife Carol reside in Aurora.
The May, 1999 issue of The Scottish Rite News will be mailed the week of May 10. Ordinarily members should receive their copy of the Valley of Cleveland publication the first of each publication month.
However, due to the Spring 1999 Reunion that is to be held on Friday and Saturday, April 16-17, we find it necessary to delay publication in order to publish the events of the Spring Reunion in the May issue rather than wait until July.
The deadline for copy to appear in the May issue remains at April 1st.
1918--1999
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VALLEY OF CLEVELAND
On January 18th, The Valley of Cleveland lost a very staunch supporter in the person of Illustrious Brother Ralph L. Peckinpaugh, our Chairman of the Board.
Ralph’s love for the valley was extraordinary and his dedication to the performance of his duties, in the face of personal pain and discomfort, was truly commendable.
During his tenure as Chairman of the Board, the Valley underwent a period of self-assessment and resolved to proactively move forward into the 21st century. Tenants for a large portion of our building were obtained and needed repairs and improvements were at last initiated.
The activities of the Valley were re-evaluated and more emphasis placed on providing events of interest to all age groups, but particularly the young community outreach and visibility was stressed. Membership retention and acquisition was afforded the highest priority.
Illustrious Brother Peckinpaugh did not live to see all of his dreams for the improvement of The Valley of Cleveland, but he left a legacy for all of us to continue and improve upon.
He will be missed by all of us.
Kenneth A. DeLaat
Thrice Potent Master
Eliadah Lodge of Perfection
EDITOR’S NOTE:
Illustrious Brother Peckinpaugh, 33°, was a member of Euclid Lodge no. 599. A Masonic service and Memorial service was held at The Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 23. Illustrious Brother Peckinpaugh is survived by his wife Martha; daughters Pat, Janet, and Virginia ; and sons Robert and David.
The In Memoriam above tribute to Ill.·. Peckinpaugh was read at the Valley of Cleveland Four Coordinate Body meeting February 1, 1999.
Over the years there have been numerous attempts by non-masons to identify Freemasonry as a religion. The accusations have come from various church officials and extremists. Many have done so to further their own selfish interests. Although Freemasons have continually pointed out that the fraternity is neither a religion nor a threat to religion, there have been those who still viciously attack with erroneous statements to serve their own end.
Masons who are clergymen know that there is no conflict. They often become the fraternity’s best spokesmen and provide valuable assistance from the “grass roots” level to help overcome the confusion over the subject of Freemasonry.
To increase this understanding, the Supreme Council has approved a plan to provide the Symbolic Lodge initiation fee for any clergyman seeking admission. The annual dues, of course, would be the responsibility of the individual.
Further, in the event that a clergyman Mason wishes to increase his light in Masonry, the Scottish Rite application fees will also be waived.
If your clergyman is not a Mason or Scottish Rite Mason, and you wish further information regarding this Supreme Council program, call Edwin Strauss, Jr, at (216) 595-0427.
It is the policy of The Valley of Cleveland to ensure that all programs sponsored by The Scottish Rite in The Cleveland Masonic Temple be made available to all members and their guests.
If special need is required to attend any of the Valley programs, please call the Scottish Rite office at (216) 423-2370.
Since our last issue, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Cleveland, has been saddened by notification that the following Brethren have passed to The Celestial Lodge above:
NAME BIRTH DEATH LODGE
Walter E. Allen 06/06/22 07/09/97 Lyndhurst #508
David R. Anderson 01/23/32 11/14/98 Meridian #610
William E. Anderson 05/20/21 03/20/98 Raymer/Cvnt. #683
Thomas A. Arnell 08/31/10 11/24/98 Brooklyn #454
Thomas U. Basore 02/19/12 12/20/98 Lorain #552
Victor W. Beitzel 01/06/07 12/22/98 Willoughby #302
Steve A. Brent 11/16/16 12/17/98 Willoughby #302
William L. Botsford 04/03/17 12/04/98 Wellington #127
James F. Brooks 10/13/23 11/01/98 Medina #58
George A. Christensen 06/14/15 06/28/98 Dover #489
Cletus F. Corell 03/07/08 12/01/98 Acacia #651
Ellwood L. Cosper 12/19/98 12/07/90 Carroll Clapp #655
Bernard T. Diable 02/21/17 10/09/98 Lyndhurst #508
Robert P. Dietterick 04/29/22 07/12/98 L.E./ Roosevelt #662
Robert M. Disbro 08/14/22 02/25/98 Willoughby #302
Donald F. Doubrava 03/21/22 11/28/98 Theo. Breck #714
Clarence F. Dunbrook 04/07/11 11/26/98 Parkside #736
Robert V. Emerick 09/24/30 11/14/98 Sheffield #628
Frank Emery 12/29/24 12/26/98 Clifton Allen #664
Nicholas A. Galaday 12/21/13 01/02/98 Quarry #382
Harold L. Gardner 11/19/02 12/31/98 University Hts. #738
Orville R. Gaster 04/30/19 06/07/98 Lake Shore #307
Daniel M. Gentile 03/10/16 12/01/98 Theo. Breck #714
John L. Gray 09/17/44 01/08/99 Clifton Allen #664
Lucian Hall 09/18/37 11/05/98 L-E/ Roosevelt #662
Norman W. Hartman 04/04/13 12/31/98 Euclid #599
George R. Hauser 08/23/17 12/22/98 Unlisted
Alfred V. Higgs 04/16/12 01/10/99 Lakewood #601
Joseph Hovsepian 05/01/17 10/12/98 Mich. Lodge #573
The Scottish Rite Ladies’ Association held their winter meeting February 9th at the Cleveland Masonic Temple.
Lunch was served at 12 noon to 34 ladies including four guests, Betty Kleir, Ruth Erlenbach, Ruth Kay, and Lois Hoskins.
The Secretary, Lynn Robertson, read the minutes and discussion was held on getting notice of upcoming meetings.
Carol Garnons, President, indicated that if a member is not receiving a card notice, to please call her so the mail list can be updated.
The Treasurers report given by Jane Meredith was read and approved by the members. A reminder was made that dues of $5.00 are due and payable to the Treasurer. It was noted that Life Membership is an alternative to yearly dues payment. The rate depends on your age. For example a person age 61 to 65, dues are only $25; age 66 to 70 is $20; age 71 to 75 is $10; and age 75 and over only $5.00.
Millie Mack, Sunshine Committee Chairman’s report indicated that cards had been sent to several members.
Get well cards were sent to Marie Louise Weichel, and Joyce Black. Thinking of you cards were sent to Dorothy Horvath, and Rosalie Meade. A Sympathy card was set to Marlene Beaver on the death of her mother.
President Garnons spoke about the programs the Valley is holding this spring. They included: The Feast of the Paschal Lamb and 50 year membership awards in March, and the Big Band program and Ladies’ Association meeting in May.
Bonnie Youngblood gave a report on the 33° Learning Center. The room across from the library is being renovated to house the Learning Center, and a prospective list of Valley of Cleveland Board of Governors has been forwarded to Supreme Council. She also announced that another substantial donation had been made to The Cleveland Learning Center by an anonymous donor. She indicated that donations, large and small, can be made by individuals in the valley. Donations should be directed to The Secretary of The Valley of Cleveland, 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland OH 44115. Indicate on your check that the donation be made to the Valley of Cleveland Learning Center account.
Marlene Beaver, entertainment chairman, presented the Dancing Wheels Ballet Dance group who is part of the Cleveland/San Jose Ballet Company that meets in the Masonic Temple. Dancing Wheels is an integrated company of professional dancers with and without disabilities. The choreography presented by the group encompassed extensive floor and classical modern dance work. The program was received with an enthusiastic round of applause for the dancers.
The next meeting of the Ladies’ Association will be a luncheon meeting on May 11th. Watch the Scottish Rite News for more information.
Today most of our Lodges are crying for more of their membership to attend lodge and take an active part. It would be nice if everyone could attend lodge meetings. I’m sure we have a wealth of talent among those members who do not attend on a regular basis. But, a word of warning before we criticize someone for not attending . Maybe we should put ourselves in their shoes. Many of our members have commitments outside of Masonry. Because they don’t attend Lodge doesn’t make them a bad person. Even though we do sorely need more members to become active, look at where your lodge would be if only those who attend regularly were asked to carry the financial burden. I’m sure we would be in steeper decline than we are currently experiencing.
Non-attending members still believe in the precepts of Masonry. They are good people. They live by the Masonic Principles, and they are extremely proud to be called a Mason. Let us not be so quick to condemn them just because the don’t attend meetings.
I want to relate a true story to you. I won’t use names, but it is a true story.
There are two brothers (blood brothers) who belong to a lodge in the southern part of the state. Their businesses have kept them from being active and attending lodge. But----they always paid their dues.
One night they were invited to attend their lodge to receive their fifty-year emblems, and like many of these events, after a few emblems were presented, they were asked if they would like to say a few words. The first brother began by saying how proud he was to have been a Mason for all these years. Even though he wasn’t able to be an active participant, he still tried to live his life by those principles he was taught in receiving his degrees. He went on explaining his appreciation of Masonry. He concluded his remarks by saying he would like to show his appreciation to his Lodge. With that, he got out his check book and wrote the lodge a check for $1000... for each year he had been a Mason! You see, we don’t always know how strongly some people feel about our fraternity because we don’t have the opportunity to get to know them. In his case, it was clear it certainly meant a great deal to this brother.
Oh yes, and his brother when given his opportunity to make his remarks said, “my brother always was a cheapskate”, and with that, he proceeded to write a check of his own.
Yes...God bless the dues paying non-attending member.
The luncheon for the Spring, 1999 Reunion will remain at $3 per person, according to John Youngblood, secretary of The Valley of Cleveland.
Brethren desiring meal tickets to the Saturday luncheon, may purchase them by mail before the reunion by using the reservation form on page 22 of this issue of The Scottish Rite News. Tickets may also be obtained from the secretary’s office during regular office business hours, or in the lobby of The Cleveland Masonic Temple the day of the reunion, Saturday, April 17th.
When ordering by mail, please accompany each reservation with your check in the correct amount. Also, in order to assure proper and accurate return of tickets, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Deadline for ordering tickets by mail is April 10th.
The sixty-first annual Solemn Feast of the Paschal Lamb will be held in The Cleveland Masonic Temple on Palm Sunday, March 28th beginning at 3:00 p.m. Guest speaker for the special Rose Croix ceremonial will be Brother and Dr. Kent E. Knife, Sen-ior Minister of The Middle-burg Heights Community Church.
The Feast of the Paschal Lamb is observed annually by Ariel Chapter of Rose Croix, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in The Valley of Cleveland. Presiding over the ceremonial will be Ill.·. Duncan E. McVean, 33°, Most Wise Master of Ariel Chapter,Rose Croix.
The significance of the Feast is a reminder to Christians of Holy Week, and to those of the Jewish faith, of Passover. The ceremonial acknowledges the celebration of both faiths. Appropriate music for The Feast of the Paschal Lamb will be provided by Ill.·. Robert J. Bray, 33°, at the Scottish Rite Organ, and The Scottish Rite Chorus, under the direction of Ill.·. Marvin J. Price, 33°.
The Feast of the Paschal Lamb is an annual event of The Valley of Cleveland. You and your friends are invited to attend this moving ceremonial of Ariel Chapter Rose Croix. No admission is required nor will an offering be taken.
Plan for Palm Sunday, March 28th, by attending this moving program with your entire family. You will be richly rewarded by the lessons you will learn.
The Valley of Cleveland has always been fortunate in obtaining excellent speakers for The Feast of The Paschal Lamb presentation. Rev. & Dr. Kent E. Knife Senior Pastor of Middleburg Heights Community Church, will not be the exception.
He was called to serve the Middleburg Heights Community Church in 1996 after serving as Pastor of The Zion Church of Christ in Owensboro, Kentucky.
He was born In Troy, Ohio, received his B.A. Degree from Wright State University, a Master of Divinity Degree from The United Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Divinity degree from Eden Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was ordained a Pastor of the United Church of Christ and will celebrate 25 years in the ministry on June 10, 1998. He has been pastor of churches in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio and served God as the Chaplain of Hospice of Owensboro, Kentucky for three years before coming to his present church in Middleburg Heights.
He was Raised in Franklin Lodge no. 14 in Dayton on November 14, 1970. He is a member of The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in The Valley of Dayton. In 1979, he received the Grand Cross of Color of Rainbow for Girls.
He married his wife Barbara in 1969. The Knife family includes three daughters, Jennifer, JoAnna, and Jana.
Official notice of the annual meeting of The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in the Valley of Cleveland on Monday evening, May 3rd is hereby given to all members. The meeting will be held in the Cleveland Masonic Temple. 3615 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland.
The annual meeting is similar to a corporate shareholders meeting when those responsible for the operation of the organization report on the progress to date. As shareholders in the Scottish Rite, all members should be present to exercise their voice in the future of the valley.
Kenneth A. DeLaat, Thrice Potent Master of Eliadah Lodge of Perfection, will preside at the meeting. The agenda has been carefully planned to assure a well-organized session. Reports will be given by the secretary, Ill.·. John H. Youngblood, 33°, and Ill.·. Wilbur B. Smith, 33°, Treasurer.
The principal order of business is the election of officers for 1999-2000. Officers will be elected to the lines of Eliadah Lodge of Perfection, Bahurim Council, Princes of Jerusalem, Ariel Chapter, Rose Croix, and Lake Erie Consistory.
Following the election, the officers for the 1999-2000 term will be installed. Your attendance is urgently requested.
Special recognition presented prior to Travel and Adventure Series program
The Valley of Cleveland will recognize senior members of The Scottish Rite on Sunday, March 21st, prior to the Travel and Adventure series program. The recognition ceremony, originally scheduled for January 17, and postponed due to inclement weather, begins at 2:15 p.m.
53 senior members have been invited to attend. A listing of those who will be honored, is below. If you wish to participate in the recognition program for any of the honored guests, please call Il.·. John H. Youngblood, 33°, Secretary of the valley.
Those members who are not able to attend will receive their 50 year emblems at a later date.. A reception for the 50 year members in attendance will be held following the Travel series program.
NAME LODGE
Earl C. Adams Rocky River #703
Frederick F. Adams Lake Shore #621
Willis E. Bayer John Barkley #621
Harry W.. Bobsein Symbol 452
Emery G. Braessler, Jr. Willoughby #302
Donald F. Bush Cedar #430
John B. Calfee Babcock-Iris #600
John W. Cavileer Old Portage #718
Raymond S. Cole, Jr. Lorain #552
Jay C. Ehle Franklin Circle #498
F. Ross Ellis Clifton/Gaston Allen #664
William C. Engert Lyndhurst #508
Wilbur B. Finster National #568
Howard E. Foster Pleasant Valley #531
Burton L. Gamble Euclid #599
Howard J. Hansen Lakewood #601
Leland B. Hart Ebenezer #33
William L. Hayden Lakewood #601
Erwin C. Hitz Lake Erie/Roosevelt #662
John D. Hobensack Victory #649
Carl M. Huntley, Jr. Lyndhurst #508
George J. Jazbinski Ashlar #639
Rudolph Johnston Lodge in Michigan
Frank W. Jones, Jr. Acacia #651
Stephen E. Juhas Franklin Circle #498
Elmer K. Kelsik Brooklyn #454
Keith D. Kerstetter Lyndhurst #508
Benjamin Kovach Ashlar #638
James Laine Lyndhurst #508
Carlton E. Lee Stonington #503
Wilbert A. Leopold Franklin Circle #498
Bert O. Lindstrom Adoniram #517
Edmund T. Mack Parkside #736
Theodore E. McKinley Lakewood #601
Henry P. Maywes Heights/Lionheart #633
John J. Misic Ashlar #639
Arthur P. Moebius W. K. Ricksecker #606
Elbridge R. Moxley Medina #58
Walter Myers Collinwood #582
Howard W. Oring Dover #489
Patsy F. Rocco John Barkley #621
Joseph M. Roessler, Jr. Acacia #651
Luther E. Rhode John Barkley #621
Julian C. Schmidt Lodge in Arizona
Michael P. Schneider North Star #638
Raymond E. Siegmyer Parma #721
Kenneth E. Smith Lyndhurst #508
Jack B. Smith Willoughby #302
Merton B. Smith Willoughby #302
Orval A. Strohl Lodge in Arizona
Kenneth R. Trefsger Lyndhurst #5087
George F. Wertenberger Ebenezer #33
Robert D. Williams Heights/Lionheart #633
The Valley of Cleveland will continue the 1999 Travel and Adventure series with a Sunday afternoon, March 21st, program featuring narrator Charles Hartman’s reflections, on film, of a visit to “The Sunny South of France.” The travel program begins at 2:30 pm. and will be preceded by a concert by The Al Koran Orchestra, recognition of 50 year Valley of Cleveland members, and honoring George Charboneau, 1998 Mummer of the year.
The Travel and Adventure film series is just one of the many Family Life programs of the Valley of Cleveland. Admission is FREE and open to members, their guests, and their children who wish to learn more about their neighbors throughout the world. A donation to the Valley of Cleveland food bank is suggested and would be appreciated by needy brethren throughout northeastern Ohio. To millions of visitors, the south of France means the French Riviera, especially the Cote d’Azur. Cannes, Nice, St. Topaz, Menton......all are resorts justly famed for shining beaches and the brilliant blue of their waters. The journey also includes lesser known locations, all the more charming for their relative obscurity. Visit the old fishing port of Cassis and the villages and forests of the Iles d’Hyeres.
Two of France’s largest cities, Marseilles and Nice, are situated along the Mediterranean coastline. In Marseilles we visit the waterfront of France’s oldest and second largest city. Stroll the magnificent Promenade des Anglasis in Nice, and visit the flower market. See the annual parade and battle of the flower-laden floats in Nice’s Fete dyu Fleurs.
Wind though Provence, the land of open air France, of colorful cafe umbrellas in every plaza. In Orange, Nimes and Arles, find Roman theaters and arenas, reminders of the time when all this was part of Caesar’s Gaul. In Arles revisit the special workplace of Vincent Van Gogh. Van Gogh found the clarity of light in the south the inspiration for many of his greatest paintings. The steam-powered “Train des Pignes"” takes us up the Valley into the Maritime Alps. See the Gorges du Verdon, the Grand Canyon of France. Wander among alpine meadow lush with wildflowers. Cruising on the Canal du Midi brings us into the Languedoc regions. Along the way we are treated to the antics of jousting from canal boats in the city of Sete. The restored walled city of Carcassonne brings us back to the magnificent age of the Troubadors.
Experience all the warmth of sunny south as well as the charm and goodwill of the people of this area at the March edition of the Valley of Cleveland Travel and Adventure series programs. A reception honoring our 50 year members, George Charboneau, Mummer of the Year, and our guest speaker, Chris Hartman will be held following the program. Refreshments will be served.
Ill.·. Jack E. Daniels, 33° was recently honored by The Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce as their 1999 Man of the Year. The recognition is given to an outstanding person in the Painesville area for their contributions within the community.
Daniels, a retired insurance agency owner, was the Chamber’s Executive Director from 1975 to 1987. He is more readily known as Lake County’s official historian and produced a program entitled “Moments in History” which aired over WPVL-Radio. for several years. He also was the author of several articles, featuring Masonic History in the West-ern Reserve for The Scottish Rite News.
Masonically, he is a member of Mentor Lodge no. 772; a 33rd degree Mason; and served for a period of time as the Color Bearer for Lake Erie Consistory. Congratulations Jack on receiving this recognition.
When John Hancock signed the declaration of Independence with an over-sized flourish, it was a public act, a heroic act to ally himself with the cause of freedom. When you sit in the privacy of your home or office and write out a check to a charity, you are doing something special by putting your “John Hancock” on it. By caring enough to take out your checkbook and send your hard-earned money to support a good cause, you act as a quiet hero.
Each gift you make to our Supreme Council Scottish Rite Masonic Charities---throughout the year--- continues the finest traditions of the Scottish Rite.
By supporting The Museum of our National Heritage, we affirm our loyalty to our Nation and Fraternity. The Museum and Library, located in historic Lexington, Mass., on the grounds of the Supreme Council Headquarters, helps to preserve precious pieces of the history of The United States and of Freemasonry.
It is heroic to preserve meaningful parts of our past and share them with younger generations.
By supporting The Schizophrenia Fellowship Program, we offer hope to the people affected by this widespread mental illness and their families. Progress is being made. And in the course of these fellowships, valuable understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, drug addiction, and other neuropsychological conditions will also be gained.
It is heroic to pursue the answers to this complex puzzle of mental illness.
By supporting The Abbott Scottish Rite Scholarships, we assist the children of Scottish Rite families and Masonic-related youth groups in their pursuit of higher education. Last year, 361 scholarships, totaling $347,000, were awarded to deserving young men and women.
It is heroic to make this commitment to educating our young people.
By supporting The 32° Masonic Learning Centers for Children, we provide free training to help children overcome the challenges of dyslexia, a common learning disability that affects as many as 15% of all children. We currently have 11 Learning Centers in operation. Our five-year goal is to open 55 centers, with a least one in each state of the Northern Jurisdiction.
It is heroic to take on such a widespread challenge as dyslexia, which will affect the future of so many children.
“ For generations the Scottish Rite has supported the Supreme Council Scottish Rite Masonic Charities, confident that our gifts were helping many people in our communities and far beyond,” said Sovereign Grand Commander Robert O. Ralston, 33°. “Please continue this tradition of generosity.”
The following rehearsal dates have been selected for the officers and participants in the degrees of the spring 1999 reunion. All rehearsals will be held in the Cleveland Masonic Temple at 3615 Euclid Avenue. If you have questions regarding the date, time, or place of the rehearsal, call Ill.·. John Youngblood at (216) 432-2370.
February 25.....12°-- Commandery Room 7:00 p.m.
March 2.....14°... Commandery Room 7:00 p.m.
March 5.....17°.... Commandery Room 7:00 p.m.
March 8.....32° B Section... Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
March 11...32° A Section.. Commandery 7:00 p.m.
March 15....17°.... Commandery Room 7:00 p.m.
March 17....12°.... Commandery Room 7:00 p.m.
March 22....Feast... Comandery Room 7:00 p.m.
March 23....15°/16°... Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
March 24....14°.... Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
March 25....28°..... Commandery Room 7:00 p.m.
March 26....Feast Dress... Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
March 29....18°..... Commandery 7:00 p.m.
April 6.....12° Dress.... Commandery Room 7:00 p.m.
April 7.....17° Dress.... Commandery Room 7:00 p.m.
April 8.....28° Dress... Commandery Room 7:00 p.m.
April 12....32° A/B Dress... Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
April 13....18° Dress... Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
April 14....15°/16° Dress... Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
April 15....14° Dress.... Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
The Medina County Scottish Rite Society is alive and well!!! Our January 17th meeting was a tremendous success. It was like old times with seventy (70) members and guests in attendance. The January meeting was held at the Lodi Masonic Temple where the Lodi Order of Eastern Star served us a wonderful meal.
The Valley of Cleveland was out in force with 14 present and past officers giving us their support.
Our Society is pleased to have Robert L. Brooks as our 2nd Vice President. The entertainment was under his direction and he did a great job.
Brooks introduced Richard Mackey who enlightened us on the “Sinking of the Titanic”. After forty minutes, we were all amazed at his informational lecture. He used a version of the ship which he had made (even lighted) to demonstrate how the Titanic sunk. What amazed me was the number of ships in the area at the time of the sinking. Brethren, you should have been with us for a great program.!!! Ill.·. John W. Young, 33°, asked some excellent questions.
How can I forget Ill.·. John H. Youngblood, 33°, who read a letter...well I could relate its content, but that would spoil his reading it at other events (for once, the lawyer was a good guy!) Also you need to visit the Cleveland Masonic Temple to see the many improvements that have been made and continue to be made.
Our next meeting will be at the Litchfield Masonic Temple on March 24th beginning at 7 p.m. Again, it will be a ladies eat for free evening. 3rd Vice President David S. Kurtz, will be in charge of entertainment. Come join us.
A NOTE FROM YOUR SECRETARY/TREASURER ROGER EDGINGTON...remember, your dues for 1999 should be paid. If you haven’t paid them, please send $5.00 to: Medina County Scottish Rite Society, 965 W. Liberty Street, Medina, Ohio 44256. New members are always welcome. Bring one along with you to the next meeting in Litchfield.
March 4, 1999...Meeting at Oberlin Masonic Temple (stag) 7:00 p.m.
Our January dinner meeting was well attended. 65 member and their guests surely enjoyed the ride out to Middlefield in weather that was acceptable. It was just a week previous, that everything was clogged with ice and snow, and to travel to Middlefield in bad weather is an adventure. The Great Architect was surely looking over us.
The February meeting was held at The Home Town Buffet in Route 20 in Mentor. The meeting had an excellent attendance as all of our Lake-Geauga Society meeting have had for the past several years. Host for the evening was Jesse McCready, Secretary.
In March we return to The Dutch Pantry in Middlefield. The dinner meeting, hosted by Larry Fritinger and his wife, will be on March 17 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The cost for dinner is $11 per person. I hope that we will be favored by good driving conditions are we travel to Geauga County.
Sublime Princes from Lake and Geauga County are cordially invited to attend an evening of entertainment and fellowship at our monthly meetings. Bring a friend and enjoy an evening with the other members of The Lake-Geauga County Scottish Rite Society.
The spring reunion is set for April 16 & 17 at the Masonic Temple in Downtown Cleveland. It would be great to see several candidates from Lake and Geauga County receiving the lessons of Scottish Rite Masonry. Start thinking of a worthy brother to give a petition to. If you need a petition, please call the Scottish Rite office at (216) 432-2370. We’d also like to see a large contingent of Lake & Geauga County brethren at the reunion. The degree work is great and as the program states, it’s a reunion of brethren. Join us.
I also like to note in this article on how the Masonic Temple refurbishing is progressing. The grand foyer walls are now painted and work has begun on the window casings; the installation of large mirrors; the ladies’ and men’s lavatories are now painted and refurbished; several hallways have been painted which has brightened up the access points to the auditorium,; and the pillars in the main foyer, outside the auditorium, have been painted to look like real columns of marble. These examples are just a few of the great things happening to our temple. I guess you’ll have to see it for yourself. Come to the reunion for the biggest surprise of your life. It’s literally amazing what’s been accomplished over a short period of time.
If you have any questions about the Lake-Geauga Scottish Rite Society and our programs, please call me at (440) 255-3252, or one of the officers listed at the top of this page. See you at the March 17th meeting.
We’re got some good news, good news...and some bad news.
The first good news is that our September 11th to September 20th trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick in the Canadian Maritimes sold out like the proverbial hotcakes. The second good news is that BRT is acquiring a new 55 passenger coach this spring and they said we can have it for the trip.
Now the bad news.
We can only accommodate 50 passengers because of hotel room availability in the area. At the copy deadline date, we were sold out. However, we have started a standby list on a first come..first served basis.
Use the appropriate coupon on page 22 of this issue of the Scottish Rite News to put your name on the standby list.
Completely fill it out, and write standby on the margin. Send the coupon to John Youngblood, Secretary, c/o The Scottish Rite/Valley of Cleveland, 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Do not include a check. If a cancellation occurs , the next person on the list will be called. At that time, a check for the amount based on the following payment schedule would be needed to confirm your reservation.
A down payment of $250 per person was required with the reservation coupon, and $200 per person payments are due on the 1st day of March, April, May, June, and July. The final payment in full is due by August 1, 1999. After March 1st, the required down payment is $450 per person; after April 1st, $650; and so forth in order to be in line with the payment schedule we have set up.
The total cost of the trip is $1450 per person/double occupancy; $1815 single; $1295 per person triple occupancy; and $1005 per person / quadruple occupancy. The triple and quad rates are based on two double beds per room with three or four occupants in the room. Any charges for roll-away beds are not included in the quoted costs per person and will be paid to the hotel by the individual(s).
Included in the cost per person are nine nights accommodations, nine breakfasts, two lunches, six dinners, baggage handling (one bag per person), round trip motor coach transportation, Scotia Prince ferry boat with Class A cabin, admissions to all attractions, all taxes and gratuities including those for the on-board tour guide, escort, and driver.
Since we will be traveling in Canadian Provinces, you will need to take proof of citizenship with you. This can be your passport or a certified copy of your birth certificate, plus a photo ID, such as your driver’s license. Photo copies of birth certificates have not been acceptable. The cancellation policy is as follows: a full refund will be made up to July 1, 1999; a full refund less $25 per person administrative fee, will be made from July 1st to August 1st, 1999. After August 1st, no refund can be made unless a replacement passenger is found. Of course, anytime a replacement passenger is found, a full refund will be made.
Available space on Valley Travelers trips is assigned based on a first come....first served basis. This basis is determined by the receipt of the appropriate coupon and a check for at least the proper down payment in the Valley office at 3615 Euclid Avenue.
If you have any questions about space availability, please call Jan in the Scottish Rite office at (216) 432-2370. Questions concerning the trip itineraries and other trip details, call Bob Cubbison at (440) 237-7939.
The following Valleys, adjacent to Ohio, have scheduled degree exemplification on the dates indicated below. Members of he Valley of Cleveland who are traveling in the course of business or pleasure, are encouraged to visit the valleys in the Northern Jurisdiction to witness the work.
Examinations are not required for admission to the reunions of other valleys. A visiting Sublime Prince gains entrance upon presenting his current dues card, and in some instances, by displaying his membership patent or certificate. Degrees to be presented at other valleys may be obtained from the Valley of Cleveland Secretary’s office .
OHIO:
Akron--April 23 & 24
Cambridge--April 17 & 24
Canton--April 8, 9, & 10
Cincinnati--April 23 & 24
Columbus--April 24 (Capitol Theatre)
Dayton--April 16 & 17
Steubenville--April 23 & 24
Youngstown --April 10, 13, 15, &17.
PENNSYLVANIA:
Allentown--May 1 & 8
Altoona--May 6, 7, & 8
Bloomsburg-- April 27, 28, 29, & 30
Coudersport --June 11 & 12
Erie --May 22 (New Castle)
Harrisburg--May 20 & 21
Lancaster--April 24
New Castle--April 24
Oil City--April 8,; May 13 & 22
Reading--May 21 & 22
Scranton--May 20, 21, & 22
Towanda--April 10
Williamsport--April 23 & 24
MICHIGAN:
Bay City--May 6, 7, & 8
Detroit--April 16 & 17
Grand Rapids--May 7, & 8
Marquette--May 8
Traverse City--April 17
INDIANA:
Evansville--April 16 & 17
Fort Wayne--April 10 & 17
Indianapolis--April 16 & 17
South Bend--April 17 & 24
Terre Haute--April 9, 10, 16, & 17.
For other valley reunions in The Northern Jurisdiction, call the secretary’s office at (216) 432-2370.
The 1998-1999 fund- raising campaign for Supreme Council Scottish Rite Masonic Charities is underway in the Valley of Cleveland.
Scottish Rite Masons will be asked to lend their financial support by making donations to the annual Appeal and to other fund-raising appeals throughout the year. The Supreme Council Scottish Rite Masonic Charities are a tradition with the Scottish Rite and over the years, has become the cornerstone of the organization’s charitable efforts.
Our Charities include:
The 32° Masonic Learning Centers for Children. These Learning Centers provide free, specialized training to help children overcome the challenges of dyslexia, a common learning disability that affects as many as 15% of all children. There are currently 11 Learning Centers, but the five-year goal is to open 55 centers, with at least one in each state of the Northern Jurisdiction.
The Abbott Scottish Rite Scholarships. Each year, scholarships are given to deserving young men and women from Scottish Rite and Masonic-related youth groups. Last year, 361 scholarships, totaling $347,000, were awarded. Five Valley of Cleveland youths received $1000 scholarship grants in 1997-1998.
The Museum of our National Heritage. The Museum and Library located in historic Lexington, Mass., on the grounds of the Supreme Council Headquarters, is both a repository and showplace for documents and items telling the history of our nation and our Fraternity.
The Scottish Rite Schizophre-nia Fellowship Program. Since 1935, the Scottish Rite has funded research to help scientists unlock the mystery of this very common mental illness. As progress continues, Fellowships will be provided for the Doctoral students studying in the area of schizophrenia. Their findings will also shed light on schizophrenia and many other neuropsychological problems, such as Alzheimer’s Disease and drug addiction. Sovereign Grand Commander Robert O. Ralston said, “Thanks to the energy and generosity of our Scottish Rite brothers, we have been able to support these worthwhile charitable activities.”
Thank you brethren and ladies for your many donations of clothing to our annual clothing drive. Your help has made it possible to supply those who need coats, boots, trousers, and other clothing requirements for the harsh winter.
Also thank you for donating canned and non-perishable foods at the December Holiday Party and throughout the year. Our food bank is constantly being emptied due to the demand of hungry brethren in northeastern Ohio.
We are still taking clothing donations for those who have not had the time or opportunity to drop off items at The Cleveland Masonic Temple. If you have good clean clothing you don’t need any longer, bring the items to the Masonic Temple at 3615 Euclid Avenue and we’ll put your donation to good use. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing is vitally needed. The Scottish Rite Ladies Association will make sure your donation gets into the right hands.
Also, when you attend any of the many Scottish Rite events in The Masonic Temple, please bring a non-perishable item to donate to our food pantry. A receptacle will be on hand to place your donation in.
Your donations to our food and clothing drives will greatly appreciated by those in need.
George Charboneau, a member of John Barkley Lodge no. 621, will be recognized Mummer of The Year for 1998 at the Valley of Cleveland Travel and Adventure program March 21st.
George, as past Mummers of The Year, comes from the scores of brightly costumed cast members who fill the rolls of the various casts during degree portrayals during Valley of Cleveland Reunions. For the most part, they have no lines to speak, but comprise the ranks of soldiers, craftsmen, and courts of nobility at Valley of Cleveland dramatic reunions. The precision and enthusiasm they traditionally show in their degree duties does a great deal in lending an air of authenticity to every degree exemplified.
George is no exception to the dedication taken by past Mummers of the Year. Most notably he portrayed the role of Seriah, Prince of Juda, in the 16th degree. He also filled the role of Crucifer in the 32nd degree.
George is a ten year member of The Valley. He was Raised in Laurel Lodge in 1984 and through a series of mergers with O. N. Steele is now a member of John A. Barkley Lodge no. 621. George is also a member of Al Sirat Grotto.
George is a retiree of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. He and his wife Leona reside in Parma and attend the Brooklyn United Church of Christ. The couple have two daughters.
Congratulations George on receiving this recognition of The Mummer’s Club.
The Garfield-Perry Stamp Club will hold their 109th annual Stamp Exhibition and Bourse on March 12-13-14 in the auditorium of the Cleveland Masonic Temple. Brethren of the Valley of Cleveland and their friends are invited to attend the exhibition. There is no admission charge and if you are a stamp collector, you will have plenty of interesting items to view.
There will be a 50 dealer bourse with prize winning exhibits, special show cancels, and postal stations.
Hours for this special event are: Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For further information, please write Thomas E. Allen, 730 Ohio Savings Plaza, 1801 E. 9th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114.
Applications are still be accepted, until April 1st, for grant in aid scholarships for full-time students for the 1999-2000 school term.
To qualify, an applicant must be a child or grandchild of a member of The Scottish Rite or a member of a youth organization sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity. An applicant must also be a graduate of a public or private secondary/preparatory school, and must provide a copy of grade transcripts and either ACT or SAT scores. Sources of family income must also be divulged as reported to the IRS.
Requests for applications must be made by writing: The Scottish Rite /Valley of Cleveland, 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
Applications must be returned to The Scottish Rite Scholarship Committee not later than June 15, 1999.
The Valley’s Activity Committee has been meeting regularly to set up a series of activities for the members of The Valley of Cleveland. We have compiled the results of the surveys handed out at the various Society meetings as well as the survey sent out in The Scottish Rite News early last year.These results have been a great help and the activities we are planning mirror your wishes. The final Travel & Adventure program for 1999 will be on Sunday, March 21st at 2:30 p.m. Before the show, 50 year members and Mummer of the Year will be honored. The Shrine Band will provide entertainment prior to the program. So, come early and join us as we honor the distinguished Senior Sublime Princes and enjoy the music of the Al Koran Shrine Band.
We have scheduled the Big Band Show for May 14th. See page 13 in this issue of The Scottish Rite News for details and on page 22 for a reservation coupon to order your tickets. Next year we are looking at having two shows, one Country-Western and one Big Band entertainment program. For all you Indians fans, we have obtained 94 tickets for the Sunday afternoon, August 29th game. The coupon for ordering tickets will be in the May/June issue of The Scottish Rite News. Tickets will go on sale on a first come....first served basis. No telephone orders will be taken. The package price for a ticket includes, round trip shuttle service, and parking from The Masonic Temple at 3615 Euclid Avenue.
This year, we will have our summer theater shows at Baldwin-Wallace, and the traditional Family Life Week activities around the holidays.
Also this year, we are adding an additional Dinner/Dance to the schedule. We are negotiating with the Goodtime III for a Saturday night 5 1/2 hour dinner/dance cruise in July or August. Next year we plan to include the Carousel Diner Theatre in our plans.
The March/April, 1999 calendars are on page four. We try to include everything that is happening in the Valley and with the various Societies. The Society dinner meetings are very good and entertaining. If you are going to go to one, please call the Secretary of the Society and make a reservation. They need to know so the necessary arrangements can be made for your dinner.
The 10th annual Valley of Cleveland Scottish Rite Golf Classic is scheduled for this summer. At presstime, the date, price, and place for the 4-man scramble has not been firmed up. In the meantime, get your best golf stroke in line, and get your foresome together, so when the important facts of the Classic are announced, you can get your reservation form in to the chairman of the event.
Watch the May/June issue of the Scottish Rite News for more information.
The following list is published with the permission of the members whose names appear. This list is made available to all who would care to telephone, send cards, or pay one of these brethren a visit.
John S. Abahazi
(440) 355-5514
15157 State Rt. 301
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
Charles D. Bacon
1670 SW 83rd Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
Norwood G. Baumhardt
581 Stafford Dr.
Elyria, OH 44035
Walter M. Brown
3310 Overcup Oak Terrace
Sarasota, FL 43237
Edsel W. Campbell
2171 Lakecrest Blvd.
Hinckley, OH 44233
Arthur R. Canterbury
2557 Longpine Lane
St. Cloud, FL 34772
Chester Clendening
(813) 737-1620
P.O. 753
Lithia, FL 33547
George Coones, Jr.
2636 South 12th St.
Irontown, OH 45638
Paul M. Cornell
(440) 442-7024
1340 Ford Rd.
Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Robert L. Craft
1973 Lydia Dr.
Deltona, FL 32725
Peter Dech
(440) 888-9833
9300 Oakdale Rd.
Parma, OH 44129
Robert Decker
(440) 843-2499
8008 Dresden Ave.
Parma, OH 44129
Joseph Doepp
(216) 398-3458
4354 South Parkside Dr.
Brooklyn, OH 44144
Robert B. Duncan
1000 Applewood Drive 3262
Roswell, GA 33076
Frank J. Fetzner
1375 El Cerrito Dr.
Hemet, CA 92543-6821
Michael J. Friedrich
(216) 521-5108
2124 Carabel Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
Ralph A. Garnons
(440) 943-1189
394 E. 308th t.
Willowick, OH 44095
Herbert W. Gatewood
10960 Beach Blvd. #499
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Gary Ghiz
30 East Erie St.
Jefferson, OH 44047
George A. Hanna
6748 Waterford Lane
Mentor, OH 44060
John C. Hansen
141 Malayon Way
Leesburg, FL 34788
Thomas D. Henderson
330 Hillary St.
Spring City, TN 37381
Donald M. Herron, 33°
(352) 753-3808
1708 Schwartz Blvd.
Lady Lake, FL 32159
William C. Hershey
517 Catlin Lane
Richmond Hts., OH 44143
Emil Hoch
(440) 888-8392
The Greens
1575 Brainard Rd.
Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Timothy B. Hodge
11267 Robson Rd.
Grafton, OH 44014
Julius Homolak
Century Oak Care Center
7250 Old Oak Blvd.
Middleburg Hts., OH 44130
Donald S. Jacober
201 East Chestnut #5F
Chicago, IL 60611
Erik O. Jannsohn
(440) 777-4072
5192 Columbia Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Julius Kaloczi
(440) 777-7342
24860 Antler Dr.
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Reginald L. Kirk
P. O. Box 693
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
John Kirst
(440) 235-3694
4 Overland Dr.
Olmsted Twp., OH 44138
Otto Klein
5629 North Ridge E
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
William Klein
(216) 382-8477
1003 Newberry Ave.
South Euclid, OH 44121
Allen Kleinschmidt
900 Wadsworth Rd.
Medina, OH 44256-3206
George E. Kovacs
Ohio Veterans Home
3416 Columbus Ave.
Sandusky, OH 44870
Paul M. Kulyk (440)
1210 S. Abbe Rd. (#247)
Elyria, OH 44035
Clarence A. Langer, 33°
(440) 884-0015
6914 Gilbert Ave.
Parma, OH 44129
Jerry Lewicky
2177 McKinley Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
Ernest Lewis
c/o Crestwood R. & C. Hospital
2500 Country Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
Charles A. Low, Jr. 33°
Ohio Masonic Home
P.O. Box 120
Springfield, OH 45501
Jesse A. McCready
(440) 255-3252
7585 Hopkins Road
Mentor, OH 44060
Eugene McFarland
Pristine Place
13340 Bolton Court
Springhill, FL. 34609-0816
Joseph E. Mehalic
9778 South Delmonte
Streetsboro, Ohio 44241
Matthew Mernick
(216) 662-9023
11235 Exeter Rd.
Garfield Hts., OH 44125
Steve Mesarch
9677 Troon Court
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Robert C. Michalske
17 Forest Lane
Largo, FL 33773
Reginald W. Miller
9610 Somerset Rd.
Waynesburg, KY 40489-9740
Stanley R. Mitchell
1387 Robb Road
Conneaut, Ohio 44030
Robert C. Neidler
91 Pine Valley Terrace
L. Village GA. 30245
Herbert Nesbitt
(440) 331-6978
4162 West 215th Street
Fairview Park, Ohio 44126
Elmer F. Norris
615 Purdue Ave.
Elyria, OH 44035
Theodore Oldfield
(440) 237-7353
12596 Albion Rd.
North Royalton, OH 44133
Cecil K. Patrick
(216) 292-7265
21 Brandywood Dr.
Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Conrad F. Paulus
(216) 251-2272
14712 Grapeland Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44111
Russell E. Perfors
7461 Eastern Circle Dr.
Brooksville, FL 34613
Hubert E. Phillips
731 Forde Road
Amherst, Ohio 44001
John Popovich, Sr.
(440) 235-8549
23 Trolleyview
Olmsted Township, OH 44138
David Preisler
(440) 460-0791
1587 Mallard Dr.
Mayfield Hts., OH 44124
William R. Renfro
(440) 585-3672
31610 Royalview Dr.
Willowick, OH 44095
Angelo Ritz
5627 Summerside Lane
Sarasota, FL 34231
William J. Rodes
4249 Tiedeman Road
Brooklyn, OH 44144
Edward H. Russell
c/o Emma Russell
Royal Palms
200 Lake Ave. #227
Largo, FL 33771
George Rust
(440) 888-4380
Park Creek Retirement Commty
10064 North Church Dr.
Parma Hts., OH 44130
Donald H. Seiler
(440) 845-5612
10321 Sprague Rd.
North Royalton, OH 44133
Russell J. Smith
15861 Greyfriers Court
Fort Myers, FL 33912
James E. Snyder, Sr.
(440) 232-8925
25120 Sandhurst Rd.
Bedford Hts. OH 44146
Martin L. Sweeney
Ohio Veterans Home
3416 Columbus Ave.
Sandusky, OH 44870
Joesph C. Thompson
14300 Detroit Ave. (713)
Lakewood, OH 44107
Ellis J. Vest
(216) 341-2370
3635 East 53rd St.
Cleveland, OH 44105
William A. Waight
(216) 605-0729
1227 Drudy Ct.-Bldg. A #138
Mayfield Hts., OH 44124
Harry C. Walker
7867 Ridge Rd.
Parma, OH 44129
Oiva (Gus) K. Wiitanen
(440) 237-6298
14571 Bennett Rd.
North Royalton, OH 44133
Harold Zager
1325 Townaship Road #653
Ashland, OH 44805
Walter Zander
(216) 267-6009
5622 Smith Rd.
Brookpark, OH 44142
Marvin Zepkin
4851 Chestnut Oval
Independence, Ohio 44131
Robert W. Zimmerman
(440) 331-6816
4142 West 210th St.
Cleveland, OH 44126