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1 PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOW AND REBEKAH MAGAZINE Vol. 93 No. 5 CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEB SITE AT THE ODD FELLOWS MARCH I saw in a distant city, for over the pathless sea, A scene in the days of my boyhood that will always seem grand to me. I beheld a vast column approaching, with banners half clouded in dust, And I read on the folds when righted, our motto, IN GOD WE TRUST. I saw as the column moved forward, in the ranks both the young and the old, Arrayed in garments of splendor, their regalia of crimson and gold. There marched the prince and the peasant, me thinks I can see them all now. As they moved to the soul-stirring music, with the Knights of the Anvil and Plough. They wore on their breasts strange devices, crossed gavel, crossed axes and keys, The pens, the sword and the hour glass, and a fresh budded rod from a tree. One had the bow and quiver, another the serpent twined rod; And one, dressed in the usual regalia, carried proudly the Word of God. Then came an old man bearing hard on his staff, he must have passed three score and ten, His tottering limbs and wrinkled brow, how I wish I could see him again. He bowed to the throng on the right and the left, he was pleased with his chosen lot And he seemed to say as they passed us by, Forget it not, forget it not. Then a beautiful banner held high in rank, decked with emblems brilliant and bright, Near the top, I remember, were three golden links, and the heart and hand to the right Right under the links in letters of gold, was the motto, Truth, Friendship and Love. God bless the Order, an old man said, as he tried to keep pace with the ranks. They cared for me, they honored my dead, that have crossed over Jordan s banks. When death laid his hand on my only son, without asking, they came to attend. He told me they d come under God s Command, as the widow s and orphan s friend. With fraternal care they carried him out, down where the willows wave, With brotherly hand they laid him away, close by his mother s grave. Don t think it strange I honor these men of the triple links and heart and hand. The truths that we learn from our ritual each night are more precious than silver and gold. In the battle of like we have trials and cares. Ah! Who has not been by tempest tossed? If true to this motto IN GOD WE TRUST, we ll get nearer and nearer the cross. * denotes furnished by Planning Board + denotes details to follow JUNE 2 / Encampment Rally, Johnstown+* (pg 5) State College + JULY 21 / Knoebel s Fun Day, Elysburg+* AUGUST / SGL Session/ 200th Anniv. Of American Odd Fellowship, Baltimore, MD+ SEPTEMBER 22 / Lewisburg Lodge #96 Car Show, New Columbia (pg 11) OCTOBER 6 / PGP Oertel Testimonial, Shartlesville, PA, 6:00PM+20 / Freedom Lodge #88 175th Anniversary+ 13 / Bus tour of Gettysburg hosted by Lewisburg Lodge #96+ NOVEMBER 3/ Flight 93 Memorial service, Shanksville, PA*+ 3/ PM/LAPM Rally, Johnstown*+ ** On the second Sunday of each month, at 1:00PM, year round, Centre Lodge #153 of Bellefonte is still conducting their Music Jams! All Lodges are reminded when planning an activity, if you would please contact the Planning Board Secy, Mary Giebel, PO Box 49, Cassville, PA or mcgiebel@msn.com

2 2 T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W The Pennsylvania Odd Fellow and Rebekah Magazine (USPS ) Published in the City of Middletown, PA monthly by THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS 1001 West Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA ioofpaglsecty@verizon.net JUSTIN C. BAILEY Editor 1001 West Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA Publication Number Periodical Postage paid at Middletown, Pennsylvania ** Postmaster ** Send change of address to: Pennsylvania Odd Fellow and Rebekah Magazine 1001 W. Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA SUBSCRIPTION RATE Subscription price... $10.00 per year 10 or more to one address.. $9.00 each Subscribers should be careful to give their correct be sure to mention the former address. the Grand Lodge in Middletown not later than the 5th of each month to insure their insertion in next month s issue. In an effort to save money for the magazine, if you would like to receive this magazine via instead of hard copy, please the Grand Lodge at ioofpaglsecty@verizon.net with your name and Lodge and this will be done accordingly. OFFICERS OF GRAND LODGE SHERMAN F. WOODEN... GRAND MASTER 1194 Wooden Road, Montrose, PA shanks1@epix.net DAVID O. WHITLINGER...DEPUTY GRAND MASTER 2836 Bella Vista Drive, Allison Park, PA whitx2@msn.com SHIRLEY J. WHITLINGER...GRAND WARDEN 2836 Bella Vista Drive, Allison Park, PA whitx2@msn.com JUSTIN C. BAILEY... GRAND SECRETARY 1001 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA ioofpaglsecty@verizon.net JOHN S CUPP... GRAND TREASURER P.O. Box 275, Hopwood, PA jcupp275@gmail.com WILLIAM L. RAMSEY JR....GRAND REPRESENTATIVE Trough Creek Valley Pike, Apt. 1, Calvin, PA wmramsey@atlanticbb.net JOSEPH J. GIEBEL...GRAND REPRESENTATIVE P. O. Box 49 Cassville, PA jjgiebel@msn.com DAVID A. YOUNG...Jr. PAST GRAND MASTER 20 Truman Road, Charleroi, PA DELBERT WOODEN...GRAND MARSHAL 1194 Wooden Road, Montrose, PA PAUL E. LAUTENSCHLAGER...GRAND CONDUCTOR 101 Maplewood Drive, Honesdale, PA RAYMOND R. BOULANGER, JR....GRAND CHAPLAIN 11 Clarryan Street, Tamaqua, PA DERICK D. ERWIN...GRAND GUARDIAN Beavertown Road, Calvin, PA TIMOTHY H. HAHN...GRAND HERALD 21 Spruce Street, Ashland, PA SHAWN E. MILLER...GRAND MUSICIAN 470 Southmont Boulevard, Johnstown, PA MARC ROSENWASSER...GRAND LODGE ATTORNEY 5001 Baum Boulevard., Pittsburgh, PA RICHARD L. HEFFNER... GRAND TREASURER EMERITUS 8 S. 3RD St., Dillsburg, PA PAUL L. MILLER...GRAND MUSICIAN EMERITUS 1105 Stinson Dr., Leesport, PA OFFICERS OF REBEKAH ASSEMBLY ELLA LEE TRULICK...PRESIDENT 161 Stover Road, Bellefonte, PA ellietrulick@aol.com NADINE HAGER... VICE PRESIDENT 940 Spring Hill Road, Sterling, PA naner5145@yahoo.com SARAH M. BAER...SECRETARY 115 North Centre Avenue, Leesport, PA s.baer@baersservice.com MARY D. DELONG...TREASURER Hilltop Court, Hamburg, PA shortygreatgma@gmail.com OFFICERS OF THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT DOROTHEA OERTEL... GRAND PATRIARCH 5438 Hamilton South, Saylorsburg, PA doertel@ptd.net CRAIG R. REINHART...GRAND SCRIBE 1615 Locust Street, Reading, PA creinhart@comcast.net THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS: Montgomery-Curtis-Norris Lodge No. 57, Norristown Edward Accor initiated February 26th Jordan Lodge No. 192, Schnecksville Robert S. Zakos initiated March 16th Lady Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 86, Tamaqua Denise E. Skrabak initiated April 4th

3 MAY ANNIVERSARIES The Board of Grand Lodge Officers congratulates the following on achieving milestone years in Odd Fellowship this month. 25 YEARS William Shannon Mooney, PGP#141 Clarence Horner, Jr., #523 Leonard L. Santini, # YEARS Frank E. Matinchek, #307 (reinstated) 40 YEARS Kermit E. Heller, # YEARS William J. Kell, #74 William T. Koch, III, # YEARS John E. Bandula, # YEARS Herman C. Crush, # YEARS Nathan Lewis-Fort Necessity Lodge No. 254, Waltersburg 110 YEARS Wysox Lodge No YEARS Latrobe Lodge No YEARS Triune Lodge No. 307, Middletown REBEKAH SECRETARIES, TREASURERS & DDPS Session is fast approaching and it is time to think about our annual luncheon. It is scheduled for Wednesday, June 27th at 1:00PM in the Ramada Inn, State College. Lunch will be a Deli Buffet for a cost of $ This includes your lunch, taxes and gratuities, as well as, your dues. Reservations are too made with Elaine Weekley, 19 Pebble Creek Rd., Finleyville PA 15332, by June 4th. Take this opportunity to share in the fellowship and, of course, eat! There will be a brief Tickets will be available. Be aware, we need a minimum of 25 reservations, so I am looking forward to seeing YOU in June!! Sister Beverly Bowers R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 3 COME VISIT THE GRAND MASTER Grand Master Wooden has scheduled the following visits for May. I am sure he would appreciate seeing you there. 1 Falls Creek #957 OV 7:30PM 4-6 Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington, VA 14 East Brunswick #802 & Shenandoah 802 OV 17 Charleroi #1030 OV 7:00PM 21 Nathan Lewis-Fort Necessity #254 OV 7:30PM 24 Waterfall #773 OV 7:30PM 30 General Worth #386 & Nucleus # OV COME VISIT THE GRAND PATRIARCH Grand Patriarch Oertel has scheduled the following visits for May. I am sure she would appreciate seeing you there. May 6 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Arlington VA 15 Newburg #562 7pm Newberg PA FROM THE DESK OF THE GRAND PATRIARCH Hi Everyone, As I write this we had the Spring Snow Mother Nature was playing April Fools on us. Now I will tell you about March. March 16 I was invited to Ladies Night Out by Earl R Leiby#106. It was at the Blue Mountain Family Restaurant. It was a night of good fellowship, good food and enjoyed by all. March was the Middle Atlantic Conclave attended by 5 states and 2 Commonwealths: PA, NY, NJ, DE, MD, VA. WVA and DC. The theme was Journey Through Old Virginia. It was my Cathee & I attended the meetings, Fun Night and the Banquet. Our own bers of the PA 5 are Great and a pleasure to see them perform. They work hard to make it Perfect every time. Both of us were lucky and even won a few prizes. At the Banquet the entertainment was Taylor Rodriguez an I didn t go sightseeing but Cathee & I went Shopping!!! MEMORABLE DATES IN MAY 5 Cinco De Mayo 13 Mother s Day 19 Armed Forces Day 28 Memorial Day 29 President John F. Kennedy born 1917 Dot

4 4 T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W TREASURER S TALES - MAY 2018 We have been following Barney s exploits on a month by month basis and we are now at May The big event in May 1923 was Memorial Day. Memorial Day was on May 30 for many years, regardless of the day of the week. In 1923 May 30 was on Thursday. May 1923 was marked by a number of interesting events, on the 2nd Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators pitched his 100th shutout, on the 11th there were 10 home runs hit in the game in which the Phillies defeated the Cardinals 20 to 14 and on the 28th the United States Attorney General, Harry M. Daugherty, announced that it was legal for women to wear trousers anywhere. The great arrival was anticipated in May. Barney and Elizabeth were beth would move to later in the summer. As you may recall, Barney lives on a farm with his parents. He is a 10th grade English teacher and a farmer. His parents farm is large by New Jersey standards, 175 acres, and he began building a new house on it in the summer of He gets the summers off from teaching, but he still has a lot of work on the farm. His father is retired from teaching school and now devotes all his time to farming. The last day of school for Grover s Mill High School was May 17. Barney was hoping the baby didn t come till after the 17th of May. He was lucky. On May 18, he awakened without a child and his time was free. His father-in-law, Vic, tried to keep him calm. Vic had six children and had delivered more than a thousand calves and foals during his career to date. Barney had two older sisters and they were camping out waiting for the baby. As we said, the end of school passed and still no baby. Barney was not calm. He had experienced nothing like becoming a parent. He had been gassed in the trenches in France, shot at while crossing no man s land, spent six days with sea sickness crossing the Atlantic, contracted amoebic dysentery and shingles while in the trenches and had his helmet split by and introduce them to literature. No comparison. was frazzled. His father kept himself busy milking and working around the barn. Barney s mother and Elizabeth s mother were with Elizabeth. In 1923, physicians rarely attended normal births. Nothing abnormal was foreseen. Labor started at 9:00 a.m. and by 11:30 a.m., Barney was almost crazy. Barney s father couldn t trust him to help with the milking so he spoke to Vic. Vic was the calmest person on the premises. Vic came to Barney, and told him that a great social responsibility was about to be placed upon him. His brother Odd Fellows and the other men he knew would expect a cigar. Vic inquired about the length of time between contractions to get an idea how much longer the wait would be. He told Barney they should drive to Camden because he knew an Odd Fellow there who was a tobacconist and would give him a good price. Barney objected because the trip would take over two hours both ways. Vic insisted that After much persuading, Barney agreed. Vic insisted that he drive, he didn t think he could trust Barney. Upon arrival in Camden, Vic suggested they restaurants and tea rooms. Vic found a somewhat fancy tea room that was run by a Rebekah and her husband. He tried to delay Barney by drinking three cups of tea. The lunch of chicken croquettes, mashed potatoes and gravy, with a dish of cole slaw came to $0.60 for the two of them. Vic paid and left a nickel for a tip. He then took Barney to the tobacconist. Barney was sure they drove around the block three times before stopping at the store. There were a couple customers, but the owner, Jacob Marley, was an old friend of Vic s and gave them royal treatment. After smelling 25 different cigars and sampling several of them, Vic convinced Barney that a Cuban brand was what he needed. It would take three boxes to cover all the people who would expect a cigar. At $1.50 a box, this was a major expenditure for Barney. Vic convinced him it was worth it. The drive back to Grover s Mill seemed to take forever. They arrived at they arrived, Elizabeth was sitting up in bed, smiling, with a new baby boy. Barney was thrilled. The task of selecting a name was now vital. Much discussion had been held prior to the birth. No decision was made. Barney s father was named Thomas and his father-in-law was named Charles Victor (Vic). He did not want to insult either. Always the diplomat, Elizabeth came up with the solution. So at the christening, it was decided that the new family member would be Schuyler Colfax Wells. People would call him Sky for short and that name would follow him into World War II and beyond, but that is not the end or our story. Upon his return to Grover s Mill, Vic was told he needed to go to the farm of Joseph Carter. Joseph Carter, Jr. was a young man whom Barney had taught three years ago and who farmed with his father. The Carters had a donkey who was in labor and having trouble. Vic dutifully delivered the young jack, without incident. Carter was not in any doubt as to the name for his young donkey, it would be Barney. Comments and questions are always welcomed by the Grand Treasurer. You can contact him by at jcupp275@gmail.com or conventional mail at P.O. Box 275, Hopwood, PA We have a lot of animal-lovers among our residents here at Middletown Home, and this month we had some extra special animal visits! First, we received a visit from a very friendly and talented therapy pig named Charlie. Our residents gathered in the chapel to see Charlie do some amazing tricks. His specialty is playing the piano. Residents enjoyed petting Charlie and feeding him animal crackers (one of Charlie s favorite treats). Charlie will be coming back soon to show off one of his other talents: painting! Another amazing animal experience that happened this month was at the Zembo Shrine Circus. One brave resident, Charlie Hughes, decided to join the circus for the afternoon and Dolly and Charlie the therapy pig MIDDLETOWN HOME ride a camel around the ring! Besides camels and pigs, we also have Blanche and Carolina that visit with our residents here daily. They have become two very well-loved members of our Middletown Home family. We always welcome furry friends here at Middletown Home! Charlie riding on a camel at the 71 st Annual Zembo Shrine Circus Blanche and Carolina love spending time with our residents

5 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 5 PHILADELPHIA COUNTY INTERESTING FACTS: How many Odd Fellow Lodges were in YOUR County?? Did you ever wonder if your town had an Odd Fellow Lodge? Do you know where it was or do you even remember some of these Lodges? If you can take a picture of the Lodge Hall that was once in your town and mail it in, we d be glad to have it for our archives and it could perhaps end up in the magazine! I have attempted to try to categorize Philadelphia County by districts, but have been unsuccessful as much of this history of this county has come and went so quickly, and I d like to be as accurate as possible. Some districts are listed correctly, and some just say Philadelphia. Also, as the temples were being dedicated and moved, many Lodges distinct address. For the next month or two at least, what I m going to do is put them in by Temples. Again, there were many more that met in these temples, but so as to not list them twice, I m just putting the ones I didn t list yet. Hope Lodge #93 consolidated 1916 Fourth of July Lodge #144 consolidated 1926 Menorah Lodge #144 consolidated 1985 Fairmount Lodge #149 defunct 1960 Cincinnatus Lodge #206 consolidated 1964 Salem Lodge #280 defunct 1861 City Lodge #284 defunct 1855 Ivy Lodge #295 consolidated 1974 Saranak Lodge #297 defunct 1860 Elm Tree Lodge #297 consolidated Lodges with 0 active. Next month Philadelphia County (Lodges that were or are not PHILADELPHIA COUNTY: (met at 3rd & Brown as of 1891) Hermann Lodge #7 consolidated 1918 Teutonia Lodge #21 consolidated 1903 Penn Lodge #26 defunct 1903 Heneosis Adelphon #28 consolidated 1917 Monroe Lodge #38 consolidated 1948 Franconia Lodge #189 suspended 1914 Humboldt Lodge #553 consolidated 1926 Paul Ketterlinus Lodge #673 consolidated 1917 Met in 6th & Cresson Crystal Fount Lodge #110 consolidated 1914 Loge du Progress #495 defunct 1906 Other Lodges that met in various halls in Philadelphia America Lodge #25 consolidated 1935 Decatur Lodge #33 consolidated 1913 Arcturus Lodge #35 consolidated 1955 Columbia Lodge #36 consolidated 1941 Mount Vernon Lodge #52 defunct 1834 Heart in Hand Lodge #63 defunct prior 1900s NOTICE FROM THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. The Grand Encampment will hold a Degree Rally at Alma Lodge Hall, the home of William F. Packer Encampment No. 127, 440 Main Street, Johnstown, PA, 15904, on Saturday, June 2, The three Encampment Degrees will be conferred by a combination of members from several different Encampments, beginning at 10:30 am. A Grand to each Encampment prior to the Rally. If there are any questions or comments, please contact GS Craig Reinhart at or by at: creinhart@comcast.net. BRING THOSE CANDIDATES!

6 6 T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W FRED R. KORMAN LODGE #55 HONORS DIGNITARIES Grand Master Sherman F. Wooden and Rebekah Assembly President Ella Lee Trulick paid a visit to the Members of Fred R. Korman Lodge #55, Glasgow/Fallentimber. The hall was packed by over 20 members from Fred R. Korman, Alma Lodge #523 of Johnstown and State College Lodge #471 in Rush. LAPM PRESIDENT VISITS CANTON #39 President of the Ladies Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant Patricia Faustner visited the Chevaliers of Canton Allentown #39, home Canton to Department Commander Justin Bailey and Deputy Department Commander Bruce Torrence. It was a great evening of Odd Fellowship and everyone had a wonderful time (Tyler included). Shown from left to right is Lieutenant LTC Bruce Torrence, Col Justin Bailey, Commandant Maj Ray Bull Boulanger, Pres Patricia Faustner, clerk CPT Nicole Inama and accountant Tyler Arnold. Missing from the picture is Ensign Rory King, photographer. NAKOMIS REBEKAH LODGE #497, LAKO COMO

7 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 7 12 TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING SCHOLARSHIP SCRAMBLE Sunday, June 10, 2018 Blackhawk Golf Course 644 Blackhawk Road. Beaver Falls, PA Schedule of Events: Noon: Registration, 1:30pm: Shot Gun Start(4 man scramble format), After Golf: Dinner & Prizes Golf Registration: Golfer #1 _ Golfer #2 Golfer #3 Golfer #4 Handicap Tee Registration: Company Name Contact Person Phone Number Any and all donations greatly appreciated! (Gift baskets or Cards, Chinese auction items) $90/person fee includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, door prizes, beer and pop on the course. Total Number of Golfers X $90.00/e = Please make checks payable to 100F and send to: Dave Carlson, 115 Hamilton Court, Baden, PA Questions: Call Circle One: Tee/Green Sponsor (Silver) $ Beverage Cart Sponsor (Gold) $ Pavilion Sponsor(Platinum) $ THE 2018 IOOF & REBEKAH ANNUAL KNOEBELS PICNIC Saturday, July 21 st (Pavilion J", Lunch at 1PM) Adult Meals $15: 1/4 BBQ Chicken, Pork BBQ Sandwich, Baked Potato, Apple Sauce, Ice Cream & a Drink Kid Meals $6: Chicken 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. You may also your form to mcgiebel@msn.com Make checks to the IOOF PA Planning Board and mail to: Mary Giebel, Planning Board Secretary Lucy Anna Street Cassville, PA Call (814) or (814) if questions Knoebels Picnic Order Form Adult Meal... x $15 = $ Kid s Meal... x $6 = $ Ride Tickets... x $5 = $ Total amount due and enclosed $ including a phone number if there are any questions about your reservation. Name: Phone #: ( ) Address: Lodge Name: # Payment MUST accompany order. Deadline to order is July 7th! NO EXCEPTIONS!

8 8 T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W OBITUARIES Due to publication time, we regret we cannot accept Obituaries older than three months. AMY L. HEBERLIG Lady Landis Rebekah Lodge No. 303 March 9, 2018 Sister Amy L. Heberlig, 93, of Carlisle, PA, was initiated as a charter member into Dessie Priscilla Rebekah Lodge #100, Newburg, PA, on June 13, She then transferred to Lady Landis Rebekah Lodge #303, She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Newburg.She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam. Burial was held in Newville Cemetery. RICHARD K. JOHNSON, JR. Jamison Lodge No. 447 March 10, 2018 Brother Richard K. Johnson, Jr., 86, of Hatboro, PA, was initiated into Jamison Lodge #447 on August 16, 1971, where he became a Past Grand October 18, He maintained active membership throughout his tenure and He was a Korean War Veteran and a member of Lehman Memorial Methodist Church, Hatboro. Surviving is his wife, the former Nancy Miller, three children, one being Alan, Noble Grand of Jamison Lodge, RALPH F. POTTEIGER Leesport Lodge No. 141 March 13, 2018 Brother Ralph F. Potteiger, 93, of Laureldale, PA, was initiated into Leesport Lodge #141 on January 10, 1967, where he became a Past Grand and received his Grand Lodge Degree November 7, He was preceded by his wife, the former Catherine DeAngelis, and one step-daughter. Surviving step-great-grandchildren. Burial was held in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. AUSTIN J. BITTNER, III March 14, 2018 Brother Austin J. Bittner, III, 73, of Pittsburgh, PA, was initiated into Manchester Lodge #403, Pitt sburgh, on April 16, He became a charter member November 10, 1977 and became a Past Grand in He was a member of the Emmanuel Christian Church. Surviving is his wife, Maran, two daughters and four grandchildren. Burial was private. KEITH P. HARTMAN, PDDGM/DDGP Malvern-Pocahontas Lodge No. 201 Chosen Friends Encampment No. 88 Canton Philadelphia No. 1 March 24, 2018 Brother Keith Paul Hartman, 62, of Malvern, PA, was initiated into Malvern-Pocahontas Lodge #201 on June 7, 1993, where he became a Past Grand on October 21, 1996 and received his Grand Lodge Degree May 19, He became an Associate member of Paoli Lodge #290, Downingtown, on February 6, He held the position of District Deputy Grand Master from He became a Patriarch of Chosen Friends Encampment #88 of Malvern, on September 1, 1996, where he became a Past Chief Patriarch and received the Grand Encampment Degree. He held the position of District Deputy Grand Patriarch for several years from 2008 to the present, where he continued to serve. He was also a Past Grand Encampment Installing Marshal. He became a Chevalier of Canton Philadelphia #1 on November 9, 2013 and was currently serving as Accountant. At the time of his death, he was the Secretary of Malvern-Pocahontas #201 and Scribe of Chosen Friends #88, positions he held for several years. He was also a Director to the Home for Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania in Middletown, and the Home for Orphans of Odd Fellows of Philadelphia and was a regular attendee he was currently holding. He was also active in the former Chester County Odd Fellows. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Joyce Donnegan. Surviving is his stepdaughter, stepmother and four step grandchildren. Services were conducted by members of District No. 1, with many members present, and burial was private.

9 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 9 FROM THE DESK OF ELLIE TRULICK, PRESIDENT It is April 4th. I am doing better at hitting the deadline early. Only one more article and I may have this timing deadline down. This is the May letter to the Brothers and Sisters of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. May is a month of various days to remember. May 3rd, National Day of Prayer. If this country and this Order needs anything it is the prayers of the citizens and the members of our Order. May 13th, Mother s Day. Everyone who is fortunate enough to have their Mother still with them, should honor her. My mother is 92 years old and still going fairly strong. May 19th, Armed Forces Day. Honor those who serve/ served in the military. We have freedom because they served and are continuing to serve. May 28th, Memorial Day. This day is especially to remember the many, many men and women who served this GREAT Country. We MUST NOT FORGET what they have done for us. Again Freedom is Not Free. As you all should know by now I am a very proud FLAG WAVER. I appreciate what we have in the United States of America. So please everyone celebrate the above Special Days in May as best you can. I know that many Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodges celebrate Memorial Day with a parade, picnic, etc. Get the public in your towns to know that the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are not just Odd but are regular people who honor the Flag and Country. I am so excited to help with placing the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery. This is a ceremony that if you have never been to, it is well worth the drive to see it. Our Sovereign Grand Master will have a speech to begin the services. Just as an aside some of our Patriarch Militant members have been in the Honor Guard posted on the side lines and carrying our Great Flag. THAT IS IT FOR NOW. HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE EITHER AT THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN OR AT OUR ANNUAL SESSION IN STATE COLLEGE IN JUNE. ODD FELLOWS AND REBEKAHS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA 2018 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association of Western Pennsylvania will again be offering $3,000 scholarship be the 13th consecutive year of the Award since its inauguration back in Award committee chairman, Robert Grant, wants to remind those considering applying or those considering potential applicants, of three requirements in particular: 1. The applicant or a living family relative must be a member of the I.O.O.F. or Rebekahs of Western Pennsylvania. 2. The applicant must be a full-time student majoring in one of the three eligible areas: music, education, or 3. The applicant must have also completed at least one year of full-time college enrollment. A copy of the Rules and an Award Application will be sent to all the lodges representing the Western District in April. The 2018 Awards Committee requests that all lodge secretaries and scribes relay the information to heir respective membership and make copies as necessary for distribution. Information regarding the 2018 Scholarship may also be found on our website: glpaioof.org. The deadline date for submitting applications will be June 16, The committee also asks that the public be made aware of our Award by informing schools, colleges, newspapers, churches, etc. in your respective areas. Your cooperation and assistance in replaying this information will be very much appreciated. Hopefully, we will once again be and worthy recipients this coming July. The Awards, of course are being made to not only defray some of the cost associated with higher education, but also to help increase public awareness of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs organizations, and in turn, hopefully receiving petitions for membership to perpetuate our great Orders.

10 10 T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W Thanks to the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs for the many cards sent to me while I was in the hospital. It was greatly appreciated. Lee Etta Mansberry, PPRA PENNSYLVANIA HERO NEEDS OUR HELP! As this is the month to memorialize those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, please consider this your call to arms for those still fighting! For Clover Lodge #348 s Noble Grand, David Carlson, this hit too close to home recently. His stepson, Luke Sciulli, was injured in Afghanistan when an IED exploded, shattering his back and pelvis and causing other harm. He has been spending his time in rehab in various places. Currently he is in Tampa for several months. Let s show him what Odd Fellowship is about and help the distressed! His wife, Rose, has been travelling down to Tampa, from Baden, PA, every other week or so. If your Lodge/group, can help, Walmart gift cards, gas cards, Visa Cards would be more then welcomed. Also, PG J. Carl George, and the members of Clover Lodge #348 have been doing different things to help out, so if you wanted to send them anything to help out with their endeavors in this, checks can be made out to Carl and sent to his home address. If you or your Lodge does not have any funds, a simple card shower to let him know you re thinking of him, or to his wife at NG Carlson s address would mean the world. Let s give him our support and love! Luke s address: Luke Sciulli Bruce B. Downs Blvd, SCI Dr Room 21, Tampa, FL Dave Carlson s address: 115 Hamilton Ct., Baden, PA THE CURING RETINAL BLINDNESS FOUNDATION THANKS YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT Looking back on the past seven years we are overwhelmed with pride, and quite frankly ASTONISH- MENT at how our celebration of support and accomplishments has grown. Every year the energy and love for the Cure launches us into new motivation and even more line. We look forward to sharing our past year's accomplishments and most especially our plans ahead at our web site CRB1.org. We could not have accomplished what we did without your support from Odd Fellowship and we are so very grateful that you share this journey with us! A special recognition and thanks goes to Past Grand Master Emilie Cupp and Lee Etta Mansberry Past President of the Rebekah Assembly for having the Curing Retinal Blind- I am very thankful and appreciative to announce that total contributions from Odd Fellowship in the year 2017 amounted to over $18, which has been applied to our many grants toward a cure which includes my two Grandsons (Michael 17 and his brother Mitchell 13). We know you have many causes you are called to support. We are so very grateful that you give to our cause - to preserve and restore sight for CRB1 affected children and adults and to connect them with resources they need to thrive. Finally, with May being Visual Research Month please direct a portion of your donation to the Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation CRBF in care of our Grand Lodge Secretary Justin Bailey and thus have it displayed in the PA Odd Fellow and Rebekah Magazine. In FL&T, Brother Bob Smedley CRBF Director J. Carl George s address: C/O Clover Lodge # Sunridge Drive, Freedom, PA 15042

11 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E TH ANNUAL PA IOOF UNIFIED SESSION Will take place at the Tamaqua IOOF Cemetery, 503 West Broad Street, Tamaqua. Park up at Lodge Hall Order in Pennsylvania will be held at the Ramada Conference & Golf Hotel, 1450 South Atherton Street, State College, PA from Saturday, June 23rd through Wednesday, June 27th 2018, inclusive. Room Reservations: Reservations must be made directly with the hotel. The room rate is $92.00 plus tax. Telephone Deadline for room reservations is May 22, When making your Room Reservation make sure that you tell them the Group Code is ODD18 There will be a breakfast buffet included with the cost of your room on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:30 am to 10:00 am. Registration: Pre-registration is $10.00 per person. Send all registrations to Patricia Newman, 976 Mounts Road, Washington, PA by June 1, Banquet: The Banquet for all Branches will be held on Sunday, June 24, The cost per person will be $ Choice of Dinner Entrees will be Chicken Cordon Bleu or Baked Cod. Reservations with remittance must be sent to Anna Smith 203 S. Academy, Boalsburg, PA Telephone (814) Program Booklet: Please print or type all ads and booster names. Send with remittance to Thomas J. McHugh, PO Box 594, Pittston, PA John S. Cupp, Jr., P. O. Box 275, Hopwood, PA (jcupp275@gmail.com), for a donation of $1.00 per ticket. Send Money and ticket stubs to Mary DeLong, 311 Apt-6 Hilltop Ct., Hamburg, PA Special Meals: Any group desiring breakfast, lunch or dinner arrangements should contact Sarah Baer, 115 N. Centre St., Leesport, PA Telephone Fun Night: Fun Night will take place on Saturday, June 23rd. More information to follow. Flowers: Anyone wishing to order Memorial Flow- N. Centre St. Leesport, PA Telephone Flower arrangements are priced at $ DEADLINES: Room Reservations: May 22, 2018 Banquet & Reservation Registration: June 1, 2018 MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO UNIFIED SESSION COMMITTEE

12 12 T H E P E N N S Y L V A N I A O D D F E L L O W Periodicals MARCH IS ARTHRITIS MONTH PA EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP 523 Alma 1, R30 Salome , EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FUND 86 Harmony Mineral R328 Lady Worth VISUAL RESEARCH 899 Askam PA VISUAL ASSISTANCE 899 Askam ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION 957 Falls Creek Hall Assoc Wysox PA ARTHRITIS COMMITTEE E135 Perseverance 10, Walker 1, Askam Lewisburg Fred R. Korman Falls Creek Hall Assoc Hampton ,625.00