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PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOWAND REBEKAH MAGAZINE
Vol. 91 March 2016 No. 3
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PAST GRAND PATRIARCH, PAST GRAND REPRESENTATIVE GL, PAST DEPUTY DEPARTMENT
COMMANDER,CHRISTIAN O. HAUSSLER,
ANSWERS FINAL CALL
2016MARCH
APRIL
MAY
Bellefonte is still conducting their Music Jams!
Places to Go...People to See
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CALVIN C. HALSEY ENCAMPMENT #32
REINSTITUTED AFTER 15 YEARS
For obituary, turn to page 8.
Seen here, the charter has traveled many areas through Susquehanna County, before ending up on the internet. It has been saved and was present for the reinstitution. For full article, turn to page 7.
T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W2 March 2016
ThePennsylvania Odd Fellow
and Rebekah Magazine(USPS 426-500)
THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
1001 West Harrisburg PikeMiddletown, PA 17057
717-944-7419
[email protected] http://www.grandlodgeofpennsylvaniaioof.org
JUSTIN C. BAILEYManager – Editor
1001 West Harrisburg PikeMiddletown, PA 17057
Periodical Postage paid at Middletown,
SUBSCRIPTION RATE
ROSTERLodge name, No. and address, night of meeting,
the Grand Lodge in Middletown not later than the 5th of each month to insure their insertion
OFFICERS OF GRAND LODGE
OFFICERS OF REBEKAH ASSEMBLYDEBORAH J. TUFTS ...................................................................................................................................................PRESIDENT
620 W. Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 814-887-2315 [email protected] ETTA MANSBERRY .................................................................................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT
220 First Street, Brownfield, PA 15416 724-438-9057 SARAH M. BAER .................................................................................................................................................... SECRETARY
115 N. Centre Ave., Leesport, PA 19533 610-916-1990 [email protected] NEWMAN .............................................................................................................................................. TREASURER
976 Mounts Road, Washington, PA 15301 724-228-8011
OFFICERS OF THE GRAND ENCAMPMENTWILLIAM L. RAMSEY JR. ........................................................................................................................... GRAND PATRIARCH
16620 Trough Creek Valley Pike, Apt. 1, Calvin, PA 16622 814-599-0617 [email protected] E. DANIHEL. ................................................................................................................... GRAND SENIOR WARDEN
1638 Hillcrest Road, Glenside, PA 19038 215-836-7143 [email protected] R. REINHART ……………………………………………………………... …..……..………. GRAND SCRIBE
1615 Locust St., Reading, PA 19604 610-374-9005 [email protected] W. ADAMS ……………………………………………………………....…..……..……GRAND TREASURER
951 Shoemakersville Rd., Shoemakersville, PA 19555 610-926-4463 [email protected]
EMILIE J. CUPP ............................................................................................................................................... GRAND MASTER2 West Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 724-438-9001 [email protected]
DAVID A. YOUNG ..........................................................................................................................DEPUTY GRAND MASTER20 Truman Road, Charleroi, PA 15022 724-344-7550 [email protected]
SHERMAN F. WOODEN .............................................................................................................................GRAND WARDEN1194 Wooden Road, Montrose, PA 18801 570-278-3199 [email protected]
JUSTIN C. BAILEY ..................................................................................................................................... GRAND SECRETARY 1001 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057 717-944-7419 [email protected]
JOHN S CUPP ...........................................................................................................................................GRAND TREASURER2 W. Main St., Uniontown, PA 15401 724-437-4629 [email protected]
WILLIAM L. RAMSEY JR. ..................................................................................................................GRAND REPRESENTATIVE16620 Trough Creek Valley Pike, Apt. 1, Calvin, PA 16622 814-599-0617 [email protected]
CHARLES M. SHORTEN ..................................................................................................................GRAND REPRESENTATIVE15220 Bernita Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19116 267-608-7371 [email protected]
JOSEPH J. GIEBEL, JR. ................................................................................................................... JR. PAST GRAND MASTERP.O. Box 49, Cassville, PA 16623
GEORGE R. TUFTS ......................................................................................................................................GRAND MARSHAL620 W. Main St., Smethport, PA 16749
WILLIAM S. MOONEY .........................................................................................................................GRAND CONDUCTOR837 Tilden Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541
SHIRLEY J. WHITLINGER ............................................................................................................................GRAND CHAPLAIN2836 Bella Vista Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101
BLANCHE A. COREY. ...............................................................................................................................GRAND GUARDIAN220 Ladysmith Road, New Stanton, PA 15672
JOSEPH E. SHORTEN ....................................................................................................................................GRAND HERALD1614 Boone Way, Lansdale, PA 19446
SHAWN E. MILLER ......................................................................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN470 Southmont Boulevard, Johnstown, PA 15905
MARC ROSENWASSER ...............................................................................................................GRAND LODGE ATTORNEY1509 Lawyers Bldg., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
RICHARD L. HEFFNER ............................................................................................................. GRAND TREASURER EMERITUS8 S. 3RD St., Dillsburg, PA 17019
PAUL L. MILLER ..........................................................................................................................GRAND MUSICIAN EMERITUS1105 Stinson Dr., Leesport, PA 19533
THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS:
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING SECRETARIAL CHANGES TO
THE POF ROSTER:
Dornsife:current address is
Rush:
York Springs Lodge No. 211 State College Lodge No. 1032
18th
R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 3March 2016
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
The Board of Grand Lodge Officers
25 YEARSVernon J. Edwards, #1004Edward Mioduski, #1107
30 YEARS
35 YEARS
40 YEARSPaul Lautenschlager, #88
45 YEARS
50 YEARS
55 YEARSThomas F. Olcese, #125William L. Mercer, #510
60 YEARS
65 YEARS
70 YEARS
Grand Master Emilie has scheduled the following visits for March. I am sure she would appreciate seeing you there.
2 – Brady #116 – 7:30PM5 – Grand Lodge Board Meeting, GL
7 – East Brunswick #802 – 7:30PM10 – Vincent #762 – 7:30PM
12 – Gen. Suder Testimonial, WV15 – Warren #339 – 7:30PM
17 – Brushton-Swissvale #1107 – 8:00PM
19 – Grand Encampment Board
19 – Nucleus #377 Fundraiser 21 – Jamison #447 – 8:00PM
26 – Conclave Practice, State College28 – Mt. Tabor #125 – 7:30PM
COME VISIT THE GRAND MASTER
GRAND MASTER’S COLUMN
FOR MARCH
and Easter is just around the corner.
new awakening of the spirit. I did not do
Virginia to the Testimonial for General
Fraternally, Emilie J. Cupp, Grand Master
President Tufts has scheduled the following visits for March, weather permitting. If you are planning to attend, and the weather is poor, please call her. I am sure she would appreciate seeing you there.
8 - Golden Rule #198 – 7:00PM21 – Phoebe #123 – 7:30PM
22 – Faith, Hope & Charity #15 – 7:30PM
23 – Idella #58 – 7:30PM24 – Regina #230 – 2:00PM
COME VISIT THE ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT
Grand Patriarch Ramsey has scheduled the following visits for March. I am sure he would appreciate seeing you there.
5 – Grand Lodge Board Meeting, GL
18 – Genesis #15 – 7:30PM19 – Grand Encampment Board
24 – Valley #34 – 7:30PM
COME VISIT THE GRAND PATRIARCH
T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W4 March 2016
ADAMS COUNTY:Bendersville – Montana Lodge #653 – consolidated 1954
York Springs – York Springs Lodge #211 – turning 170 years this year!
Next month – Lawrence County – Get your pictures and articles in now!
ADAMS COUNTY INTERESTING FACTS:
BACK TO SCHOOLContinued from last month’s magazine
SEVENTH GRADE, OR THE ROYAL PURPLE DEGREE,
presented to us. We see the pleasures of life. We stand
the hard and rough places, the pitfalls and temptations,
temptations, and leading us through the wilderness of
take the Eighth Grade or the Degree of Rebekah. More to follow next month! ~ Justin C. Bailey, Grand Secretary
EDINBORO LODGE PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS
~ Nancy LeSuer, Secy #510
Here is the former hall to the now gone Montana Lodge #653 in Bendersville.
Though the building might look a little different than it does now (and a lot shorter), York Springs Lodge #211 continues to meet in this building.
R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 5March 2016
WALKER LODGE NO. 306 PREPARED “AID FOR FRIENDS” DINNER MEALS
area. “to serve needy, isolated shut-ins, primarily the frail elderly, in the 5 county Greater Philadelphia area, with free daily home-cooked meals delivered weekly by empathetic volunteer visitors, and also to provide shut-ins with free out-reach services. The goal is to help our homebound “client/
friends” maintain their cherished independence by supporting their determination to remain in their own homes for as long as possible and to enhance their quality of life.”aidforfriends.org/
In FL&T, Bob Smedley
T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W6 March 2016
ON THE ROAD WITH GRAND MASTER EMILIE
LEWISBURG #96
Shown here Gary R. Hallock (left) and John T. Karge (right) presenting a Christmas donation to Haven Ministry, Inc., of Sunbury, PA.
Pictured is 2015 Delegate to the UN Tour for Youth Pilgrimage Megan Fedderoff (center), and her mother, with her sponsoring Lodge, Lewisburg Lodge #96.
him.
THE ODD FELLOW LIFE OF PAUL (DUKE) GOODWIN
R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 7March 2016
CALVIN C. HALSEY ENCAMPMENT REINSTITUTED 15 YEARS LATER WITH HIGH HOPES
Things went a week late, due to the huge snow storm that hit the
historical moment. There were 24 Patriarchs in all. The Charter and number’s history: Encampment #32 had a rich
It took great members to start the ball rolling: Past Grand Master
after granting permission from Grand Encampment to reinstitute. Following the reinstitution and nomination and election
as the last Encampment that was instituted was our own GP’s
Odd Fellowship.
GP Ramsey gives the reigns back to PDDGP and charter CP Alton Arnold, who gave the encampment up 15 years ago.
Ralph Very’s grandfather was responsible for bringing Alton into the Odd Fellows so many years ago. Ralph, shown left, is a 3rd generation Odd Fellow. His son Russell, shown right, is now 4th generation.
T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W8 March 2016
OBITUARIES
Due to publication time, we regret we cannot accept Obituaries older than three months.
CHRISTIAN O. HAUSSLERAnswers Final Call
Fellow on March 19, 1973, into Walker Lodge #306, Philadelphia, where he
Grand Patriarch from 2006-2007.
one step-son, one step-daughter, 9 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter and 9 step-great-grandchildren.
PEARL F. YOHN
GEORGE W. HANNA
of his Lodge.
daughter-in-law, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
ROBERT C. SHAFFER
Johnstown.
step-grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
HARRY E. AMMON, SR.
ALFRED W. KROUT
granddaughters.
R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 9March 2016
TREASURER’S TALES - MARCH 2016
100 pounds.
the raccoon. Vic told him that feeding the raccoon was not the
the game on the 19th, till his car wouldn’t start. He cranked and
The whole episode of the Easter Eggs seemed to go off without
EIGHTY-THIRD I.O.O.F. PILGRIMAGE TO THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWNSMAY 6-8, 2016, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
of all units of the Order are encouraged to partic-ipate. The
at 3:00 p.m.
Please note the dates and times the program will be held this
year.
For registration and Mt. Vernon Tour information, please visit the Grand Lodge Website or contact your Grand Secretary.
T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W10 March 2016
Terysen, Mike Kinzinger, Carter Terysen
F r e e d o m L o d g e #88 of Honesdale
page! Just search for Freedomlodge88.
FREEDOM LODGE #88
The old sign for the Wayne County YMCA
Members of Freedom Lodge replacing the sign
Members of Freedom Lodge replacing the sign
Remember...The Youth are our future!Yours in Friendship, Love and Truth,Mary GiebelYouth Committee and Planning Board Secretary
Advisor forms and registration forms can be obtained
Do you like making friends and meeting new people? Do you like feeling loved and enjoying that spirit of family?
Do you want to be around people who are honest and tell the truth?Do you want to be part of a group that helps others?
Friendship, love and truth are the watch words of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The IOOF is a benevolent organization that
reaches out to help those in need. Join us to learn more about starting or joining a Youth Group in your area. Other benefits of joining a
Youth Group include scholarship and travel opportunities.
Open to boys and girls ages 8 to 18$5 registration fee
Youth Fest Dates:April 9th at York LodgeMay 21st at Sandy LandTime: 12PM until 3PM
Games, Movies, Crafts, Pizza and SnacksJoin us to learn more! Bring a Friend!
For more information contact the Youth Secretary, Mary Giebel at 814-305-2011 or [email protected]
or check us out on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/IOOF.RA.YouthGroup.PA
R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 11March 2016
45TH ANNUAL PA IOOFUNIFIED SESSION 2016
Room Reservations:
the “Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Grand Lodge.” There
Registration:
Banquet:
2015 Program Booklet:
Special Meals:
FUN NIGHT: 18th. More information to follow.
Flowers:
PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE FOR ALL RESERVATIONS IS JUNE 1, 2016
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 2016
Periodicals
JANUARY DONATIONSARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
110.06
EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND
250.14
PA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
150.00
PA VISUAL ASSISTANCE
VISUAL RESEARCH
135.06
2016 RALLY INFORMATION GET THE FACTS!
Who:
What:
When:
Where:
Why:candidates into their Lodge or get them all the degrees needed.
How:
Any questions, call or email Grand Lodge. Hope to see you there!