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1970
May
14th, 1970, a called communication for the purpose of paying our last
sad tribute of respect to our deceased brother, James E. Ingram.
Services were conducted by W. B. J. F. Johnson. Burial was at Rest
Haven Cemetery.
May
26th 1970, the lodge voted to reimburse W. B. J. D. Nelson for the
amount paid by him for a new water heater for the lodge. Thanks to
Brothers Nelson and Byron Floyd for installing the water heater at no
cost to the lodge.
November
10th, 1970, it was reported that Brother Albert Hurst died and several
of our members attended the funeral and some acted as pall bearers.
December
8th, 1970, motion was made, seconded and carried for someone to finish
installing the carpet.
It
being the last communication of the year, the following brothers were
elected/appointed to fill the officer positions for 1971:
Herbert
Rice-Worshipful Master
Hugh
L. Williams-Senior Warden
Kenneth
Mellard-Junior Warden
O.
U. Moore, Jr.-Treasurer
Frank
G. Owens-Secretary
James
M. Dove-Senior Deacon
Arvel
Bloodworth-Junior Deacon
Lamar
Hamlin-Senior Steward
James
T. Henry-Junior Steward
J.
Frank Brown-Chaplain
J.
Byron Floyd-Tyler
Ralph
W. Riggins-Director of Work
1971
January
12th, 1971, a report from the sign committee that the best price had
been submitted by Colite Industries, Inc. Installation price
$841.34 and the un-installed price was $643.75. A lamp for the
secretaries desk was donated by W. B. J. D. Akins. It was made by
his father as were the 3 Lesser Lights and the 3 Columns.
January
26th, 1971, WB O. U. Moore reported that the water tower for the air
conditioning could and would be moved from the roof. Motion made,
seconded and carried that sign for Masons, Eastern Star and Rainbow be
purchased and installed.
February
9th, 1971, motion was made, seconded and carried that lodge rescind its
action on purchase of sign from Colite Industries. Another motion
made, seconded and carried that the above sign be purchased from Anchor
Signs for $245.
March
28th, 1971, a called communication for the purpose of paying our last
sad tribute of respect for deceased brother Harold Clifford Kelley.
Graveside services were conducted by WB Samuel B. Lewis of Riverdale
Lodge 709.
April
13th, 1971, Brother Henry Wilkison will build 3 permanent tables for our
outside kitchen if lodge will furnish angle iron. Motion made,
seconded and carried for this to be done. Tables will have
stainless steel tops.
April
27th, 1971, the Eastern Star requested permission to purchase 2 chairs
and an altar for the lodge room. Chairs to be in the East and
West. Motion made, seconded and carried that the above be
permitted and the Eastern Star should purchase another chair for the
South and the lodge would reimburse them for this chair.
August
24th, 1971, WM Rice appointed committee to purchase a new vacuum
cleaner. Motion made seconded and carried to purchase 2 additional
chairs for the lodge making a total of 3.
November
9th, 1971, motion made, seconded and carried to purchase a new water
cooler.
Motion
made, seconded and carried that Jewels be purchased for officers of the
lodge. Cost to be approximately $105.
December
14th, 1971, being the last meeting of the year, the following officers
were elected/appointed as officers for 1972:
Hugh
L. Williams-Worshipful Master
Kenneth
Mellard-Senior Warden
James
Dove-Junior Warden
O.
V. Moore Jr.-Treasurer
Frank
G. Owens-Secretary
Arvel
Bloodworth-Senior Deacon
Lamar
Hamlin-Junior Deacon
James
T. Henry-Senior Steward
Eli
Bundrick-Junior Steward
J.
Frank Brown-Chaplain
Byron
Floyd-Tyler
Officers
to be installed in a public installation on December 18th, 1971.
1972
February
8th, 1972 the chair committee reported that they were purchasing new
chairs from Church Seating Company in Roswell Georgia.
March
1st, 1972 a called communication for the purpose of paying our last sad
tributes of respect to the memory of our deceased brother William Lester
Gibson. The grave ceremony was conducted by John F. Johnson.
May
23rd, Worshipful Master reported that contractor would start working on
new ceiling starting May 29th.
December
12th, 1972, being the last meeting of the year, the following brothers
were elected/appointed as officers for 1973:
Kenneth
Watson Mellard-Worshipful Master
James
Melvin Dove-Senior Warden
Arvel
James Bloodworth-Junior Warden
O.
U. Moore-Treasurer
Frank
Owen-Secretary
Justin
Lamar Hamlin-Senior Deacon
James
Thomas Henry-Junior Deacon
Eli
Lynear Bundrick-Senior Steward
James
Douglas McIntyre-Junior Steward
James
Calvin Chafin-Chaplain
Joseph
Byron Floyd-Tyler
Ralph
Riggins-Director of Work
1973
April
24th, 1973, the Worshipful Master announced that an awning would be
installed over the front door at a cost of $89.00. An awning for
the side door was donated by WB Herbert Rice.
July
24th, 1973, Worshipful Master Mellard purchased a chart for the
Fellowcraft Degree Lecture at a cost of $15.60. The lodge voted to
reimburse.
December
11th, 1973 being the last meeting of the year, the following brethren
were elected/appointed as officers for 1974:
James
M. Dove-Worshipful Master
Arvel
J. Bloodworth-Senior Warden
J.
Lamar Hamlin-Junior Warden
O.
U. Moore-Treasurer
Kenneth
W. Mellard-Secretary
Jimmy
Walden-Chaplain
Verner
Rudesal-Senior Deacon
Eli
Bundrick-Junior Deacon
James
McIntyre-Senior Steward
Herman
Hall-Junior Steward
J.
Byron Floyd-Tyler
Ralph
Riggins-Director of Work.
December
15th, 1973, a called communication for the purpose of paying our last
sad tribute of respect for our deceased brother Worshipful Herbert
E Rice. The body was interned at Fairview Cemetery with services
conducted by Worshipful Brother J. D. Akins.
1974
January
14th, 1974 a called communication for the purpose of paying our last sad
tribute of respect for our deceased brother Orland Brasfield. The
brother was interned at Stockbridge Cemetery with graveside services
conduced by Worshipful Brother J. D. Akins.
May
12th, 1974, a motion was made and approved that the lodge purchase a
tombstone or Brother Brasfield's grave. Cost $75.00.
June
3rd, 1974. a called communication for the purpose of paying our last sad
tribute of respect for our deceased brother Worshipful John A Berry.
The graveside services were conducted by Worshipful Brother J. D. Akins.
September
24th, 1974, The Lodge voted to let the White Shrine use the Lodge on the
first Monday of each Month.
October
8th, Lodge voted for Brother Eli to purchase a grinder for $100.
The Lodge also voted to raise insurance to $32000.
December
12th, 1974, the following brothers were elected/appointed as officers
for 1975:
Arvel
J. Bloodworth-Worshipful Master
Vernon
Rudasal-Senior Warden
James
McIntyre-Junior Warden
O.
U. Moore-Treasurer
Kenneth
E. Bray-Secretary
J.
C. Chaffin-Chaplain
Hershel
Medlock-Senior Deacon
Arthur
G. Cosby-Junior Deacon
Timmothy
Edmondson-Senior Steward
Cecil
Walker-Junior Steward
Byron
Floyd-Tyler
James
M. Dove-Director of Work
1975
January
28th, 1975, motion made, seconded and carried that a bulletin board be
installed downstairs to post events. Brother McIntyre and Brother
Medlock were in charge. Worshipful Master thanked the brethren for
the work in the kitchen such as new door and installation of steam table
and a sink. Brother Henry Wilkerson was given a special thanks for
donation of steam table and sink. Motion made, seconded and
carried that a storage cabinet be installed downstairs.
July
22nd, 1975, motion made, seconded and carried to have Masonic Signs
installed at each end of the city at an estimated cost of $40.
October
6th, 1975, a called communication for the purpose of paying our last
tribute of respect for our deceased brother Dilbert Richard Williams.
Graveside services conducted by W.B. J. D. Akins.
December
9th, 1975 being the last meeting of the year, the following brothers
were elected/appointed as officers for 1976:
Verner
Rudisil-Worshipful Master
James
D. McIntyre-Senior Warden
William
Hershel Medlock-Junior Warden
O.
U. Moore, Jr.-Treasurer
Kenneth
E. Bray-Secretary
J.
C. Chafin-Chaplain
Arthur
Cosby-Senior Deacon
Billy
C. Pharris-Junior Deacon
William
Jack McLendon Jr.-Senior Steward
Bruce
S. Montgomery-Junior Steward
Byron
J. Floyd-Tyler
Frank
G. Owen-Director of Work
1976
February
12th, 1976, a called communication for the purpose of paying our last
tribute of respect to our recently departed brother J. D. Nelson.
Graveside ceremony conducted by
W.
B. J. D. Akins.
June
22nd, 1976, motion made, seconded and carried to build shelves behind
the secretary's desk to store Lodge materials and publications.
Cost estimated at $40.
September
30th, 1976, a called communication for the purpose of paying our last
tribute of respect to our recently departed brother James Knight.
Graveside services was given by WB J. D. Akins.
December
19th, 1976, being the last communication of the year, the following
brothers were elected/appointed as officers for 1977:
James
D. McIntyre-Worshipful Master
William
H. Medlock-Senior Warden
Arthur
C. Cosby-Junior Warden
O.
U. Moore, Jr.-Treasurer
Kenneth
Bray-Secretary
Warren
M. Owens-Chaplain
J.
C. Chaffin-Senior Deacon
George
J. Briggs-Junior Deacon
James
Kendall-Senior Steward
M.
F. Stallings Sr.-Junior Steward
Byron
Floyd-Tyler
Ralph
Riggins-Director of Work
1977
April
2nd, 1977, called communication for the purpose of paying our last
sad tributes of respect for our deceased Brother Frank Thornton.
Graveside services conducted by W. B. J. D. Akins.
April
12th, 1977, motion made, seconded and carried to reinstall phone in
lodge.
May
10th, 1977, motion made, seconded and carried to purchase slides
necessary to confer the Fellowcraft Degree.
July
12th, 1977, letter written to Mayor of Stockbridge requesting city to
remove gas tank and pump from lodge property in 90 days after startup of
construction of proposed new building for city.
December
13th, 1977, being the last meeting of the year, the following brothers
were elected/installed as Officers for 1978:
William
H. Medlock-Worshipful Master
Arthur
C. Cosby-Senior Warden
J.
C. Chafin-Junior Warden
O.
U. Moore, Jr.-Treasurer
Kenneth
Bray-Secretary
Warren
M. Owens-Chaplain
George
J. Briggs-Senior Deacon
Eli
Bundrick-Junior Deacon
Walton
Arichett-Senior Steward
Charles
Frazzell-Junior Steward
J.
B. Flory-Tyler
Vernon
Rudasil-Director of Work
1978
March
28th, 1978, motion made and seconded that Lodge accept gift of Letter G
Emblem from Brother Wells. Motion made and seconded that old
Letter G Emblem, made by deceased Brother Orland Brasfield be put by
Lodge charter in Lodge Hall.
May
1st, 1978, called communication for the purpose of conferring our last
sad tribute of respect for our deceased Brother Frank Lee Lewis.
Graveside service conducted by W. B. J. D. Akins.
July
11th, 1978, motion made and seconded to mound Masonic Emblem on front of
Lodge Building in suitable place. Brother Wells is having the
Emblem printed up. Tile has been installed in kitchen floor.
August
22nd, 1978, motion made and seconded that Lodge accept picture donated
by Brother J. B. Floyd and for the picture to be installed in Lodge
Hall.
December
12, 1978 being the last meeting of the year, the following Brothers were
elected/appointed as Officers for 1979:
Arthur
C. Cosby-Worshipful Master
J.
C. Chafin-Senior Warden
George
Briggs-Junior Warden
O.
U. Moore, Jr.-Treasurer
Kenneth
Bray-Secretary
Melvin
J. Lasky-Chaplain
M.
F. Stallings Sr.-Senior Deacon
Ed
H. Shaw- Junior Deacon
Stephen
Moon-Senior Steward
Max
Anderson-Junior Steward
J.
B. Floyd-Tyler Vernon
Rudasil-Director of Work
1979
January
23rd, 1979, the Lodge was informed that Brother J. W. Ellenburg died on
December 17, 1978.
February
13, 1979, the Lodge was informed that Brother William Fred Grant died on
February 10, 1979.
April
21, 1979, the Lodge thanked Brother J. B. Floyd for the picture DARKNESS
TO LIGHT that was installed in the Lodge Hall.
May
8, 1979, discussion on Ole Stockbridge Days Festival and if to be a
yearly event, the Lodge should participate in some way. (This was
recorded as it is the lst time Ole Stockbridge Days, in which we now
participate, is mentioned.)
July
21, 1979, the Lodge was informed that Brother James Otis Cown died on
July 15, 1979.
August
14, 1979, the Lodge was informed of the deaths of Brother James W. West
on July 24, 1979 and Brother Ralph E. Busch on August 7, 1979.
September
11, 1979, motion made, seconded and carried that the Lodge purchase new
frames and glass for Past Masters pictures. Motion also made,
seconded and carried that the Lodge build a pantry and redecorate the
ante room.
December
11, 1979, being the last meeting of the year, elected/appointed the
following brothers as Officers for the year 1980:
J.
C. Chafin-Worshipful Master
George
Briggs-Senior Warden
M.
F. Stallings, Sr.-Junior Warden
O.
U. Moore Jr.-Treasurer
Kenneth
Bray-Secretary
Earl
H. Robins-Chaplain
Edmund
Shaw-Senior Deacon
Steve
Moon-Junior Deacon
Max
Anderson-Senior Steward
Mack
Hill-Junior Steward
J.
B. Floyd-Tyler
Bill
Medlock-Director of Work
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