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1 PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOW AND REBEKAH MAGAZINE Vol. 91 No. 11 CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEB SITE AT BRUSHTON-SWISSVALE LODGE #1107 AND HAMPTON LODGE #1004 UNITE AS ONE At a solemn and bittersweet ceremony conducted by Grand Master David A. Young, and after over 115 years of service to the Pittsburgh area, Brushton-Swissvale Lodge #1107 cemented their union with Hampton Lodge #1004, of Allison Park, who is in the midst of their 125th year. There were roughly 35 Members crammed into the hall of Hampton Lodge #1004 with many Grand Lodge Officers: GM Young, GW Tufts, GS Bailey, GT Cupp, JrPGM Cupp, GMa Dzyak, GCo Whitlinger, GCh Metz and DDGM Faub. Also present, among many visitors, was a large contingent from District #21 s other Lodge, Unified Lodge #2. There were 8 Brothers from Brushton-Swissvale Lodge #1107 and 9 Members from Hampton Lodge #1004. Present to sign the member s register of those not able to attend were outgoing Noble Grand, Marc Rosenwasser, and Secretary, PGM Robert G. Gumbert. During the good of the Order, several Members spoke, one of which was Marc Rosenwasser, who reminisced about transferring thirty years ago from Montefiore Lodge #794 after his Lodge went defunct, and how strong of a welcome he felt from them. On September 27th, his son and sons-in-law were also present to sign the member s register. When Brushton-Swissvale was formed, there were over 200 Members. At the time of the consolidation, they were down to 21, with barely getting a quorum. It was time they made a decision, and many of the members live close to Allison Park. Brushton-Swissvale Lodge #1107, was formed in 1968 from the merger of Swissvale Lodge #227 and Brushton Lodge #1107. They retained Brushton s Lodge information because the charter was older, with Swissvale Lodge #227 being instituted in They met in Swissvale, at 2011 Noble Street, in the hall shown here. It was a bitter night to lose another Lodge, but a sweet night to be able to join as one, as we all know this consolidation will definitely help Hampton Lodge and secure them a bright future. At the end of the night, we had a large delegation of Hampton Lodge there and ready to build Odd Fellowship back up! Shown left are the Brothers of Brushton-Swissvale Lodge #1107, with NG of Hampton Lodge #1004, Jack McIntyre at the podium. On the right are the members of Hampton Lodge #1004 with NG of Brushton-Swissvale Lodge #1107, Marc Rosenwasser, and Grand Master David A. Young (center) looks on. At the end of the night, we had a large delegation of Members of Hampton Lodge #1004 with many visitors. left: The former hall to Brushton-Swissvale Lodge, at 2011 Noble Street, Swissvale.

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 Manager 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 ROSTER Lodge name, No. and address, night of meeting, name and address and when a change is necessary be sure to mention the former address. OFFICERS OF GRAND LODGE DAVID A. YOUNG... GRAND MASTER 20 Truman Road, Charleroi, PA iamanoddfellow@comcast.net SHERMAN F. WOODEN...DEPUTY GRAND MASTER 1194 Wooden Road, Montrose, PA shanks1@epix.net GEORGE R. TUFTS...GRAND WARDEN 620 W. Main St., Smethport, PA gt1011@verizon.net 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 CHARLES M. SHORTEN...GRAND REPRESENTATIVE Bernita Drive, Philadelphia, PA unppop@yahoo.com EMILIE J. CUPP.... JR. PAST GRAND MASTER P.O. Box 275, Hopwood, PA JOHN J. DZYAK...GRAND MARSHAL 126 Hilltop Drive, Scottdale, PA DAVID O. WHITLINGER...GRAND CONDUCTOR 2836 Bella Vista Drive, Allison Park, PA DAVID R. METZ...GRAND CHAPLAIN 1335 Wickerham Drive, Monongahela, PA DERICK D. ERWIN...GRAND GUARDIAN Beavertown Road, Calvin, PA RAYMOND R. BOULANGER, JR....GRAND HERALD 11 Clarryan Street, Tamaqua, 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 LEE ETTA MANSBERRY...PRESIDENT 220 First Street, Brownfield, PA SARAH M. BAER...SECRETARY 115 North Centre Avenue, Leesport, PA s.baer@baersservice.com OFFICERS OF THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT CHARLES E. DANIHEL... GRAND PATRIARCH 1638 Hillcrest Road, Glenside, PA charlesd3@comcast.net CRAIG R. REINHART...GRAND SCRIBE 1615 Locust Street, Reading, PA creinhart@comcast.net 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. THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS: Montgomery-Curtis-Norris Lodge No. 57, Norristown Michael D. Tuzzi initiated September 26th Somerset Lodge No. 438 Jonathan May - initiated August 8th Sandy Lake Lodge No. 573 Dana J. McGowan - initiated September 19th PLACES TO GO...PEOPLE TO SEE * denotes furnished by Planning Board + denotes details to follow 2016 NOVEMBER 5 / Shenandoah Lodge # th Anniversary 6:00PM 12 / PM & LAPM Rally 1:30PM (back cover) ** 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 like Mary Giebel, PO Box 49, Cassville, PA or mcgiebel@msn.com

3 NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES congratulates the following on achieving milestone years in Odd Fellowship this month. 25 YEARS David G. Richardson, #8 Robert G. Raffensberger, #74 Gary R. Hallock, #96 Grayden W. Barber, #96 James W. Abrahams, Jr., # YEARS Marshall W. Clymer, # YEARS Steven Toll, #270 George J. Handzo, Jr., # YEARS Kenneth P. Buterbaugh, #379 Terry L. Caldwell, #1004 Ronald L. Erb, #1050 Glenn S. Henry, #1050 Charles R. Garman, # YEARS Arthur M. Danley, #116 Frank D. Leslie, #290 C. Harry Cathers, # YEARS Clifton H. Hasting, # YEARS Wesley F. Mikes, Sr., #150 Robert C. Trill, #278 Daniel D. Freeman, #802 Russell L. Pettyjohn, # YEARS Norman R. Simpson, #2 Leon C. Button, #207 William J. Cochrane, #270 William H. Schrock, # YEARS Arthur P. Martin, #125 Samuel A. Scott, #573 Richard R. Singer, #1050 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 3 DON T TAKE YOUR LODGE FOR GRANTED! BE THANKFUL FOR ODD FELLOWSHIP FROM THE DESK OF THE GRAND MASTER September was busy with lodge visitations. October was busy with testimonials, installations, and degree rallies. November looks to be busy also. I would like to thank everyone that came out to the rally in Gastonville. Without all of you, these rallies cannot happen. Nucleus #377 and Mon Valley #82 put a lot of time into planning and coordinating this event. Thank you for hosting this year s event. This was a great opportunity for anyone that doesn t get to participate in degree work that often to think about the real meanings behind our degrees. I want thank my Grand Musician, Shawn Miller, for getting the degree team from Alma #523 to confer the Initiatory Degree. The rally was a great day of Friendship, Love, and Truth. those political advertisements. November 8th is Election Day. Get out and vote! It is your right and privilege. November 11th is Veteran s Day. This is the day that we honor all those who have served in our military. Whenever you see a veteran, or a military person currently serving, thank them for their service. Let us not forget that were it not for our military, we would not be able to enjoy the freedoms that we currently have. This month the Patriarch Militant Rally will be held in Johnstown, at day. Come out and support our military branches. November is also a time for giving thanks. I am thankful for all of you that help to make this order great. Keep an eye out for all of those white tailed deer. They are running all around, so please be careful when traveling. Feel free to drop me an , send me a text, or call me with any questions that you may have. Fraternally, David A. Young, Grand Master COME VISIT THE GRAND MASTER Grand Master Young has scheduled the following visits for November. I am sure he would appreciate seeing you there. 3 Kingwood #1010 7:00PM 4 Port Matilda #733 7:30PM 5 Shenandoah # th Anniv. Banquet 6:00PM 7 Lewistown #97 7:30PM 9 Pine Grove #148 7:30PM 12 PM/LAPM Rally 1:30PM 15 Warren #339 7:30PM 17 York Springs #211 7:30PM 18 General Worth Enc #188 7:30PM 19 General Worth #386 7:30PM 21 Mount Zion #74 7:00PM VICTORY LODGE #658 Members of Victory Lodge #658 of Sellersville made a surprise visit to Tony Gwiazdzinski, a member who has been recuperating from knee surgery and had a small party while honoring him for his 50 years of membership in the lodge, before we left to have our meeting. 9 members were in attendance along with his family.

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 THE MIDDLETOWN HOME Residents from Independent Living, Personal Care, and Health Center enjoy monthly bowling trips to ABC East Lanes in Harrisburg. The group consists of approximately 25 residents, accompanied by Middletown Home staff members who assist with scorekeeping. Residents and staff celebrate with the Annual Bowling Banquet, which will be held on October 20 in the chapel. Resident Shirley Wagner prepares to bowl while Mary Stinson, Paula Bowman, and staff member Deb Manfred look on. Residents were excited to assist with homemade food and crafts for the 2016 Pumpkin Fest, which was held on Middletown Home grounds on September 18, Residents began preparations in August to make pickles, corn soup, and various baked goods. They also made scarecrows to decorate the grounds and hallways for the festivities. Residents June Mann and Richard Huber cleaning corn in preparation for making soup. FREEDOM LODGE #88 Resident Lowry Lantz is assisted by staff member Gianni Cruz, while residents Rene McCurdy and Joe Alton observe. Resident Sharon Mantheiy escorts Scarecrow to his new residence in lobby while resident Marge Tennis watches in background. Resident Audrey Stauffer slices cucumbers to prepare the pickles. The 2016 Freedom Lodge 88 Missy Softball Team has season the young ladies learn about responsibility and teamwork. Check out our facebook page at Freedomlodge88 for updates. PM AND LAPM RALLY NOVEMBER 12, 2016 The PM and LAPM Rally will be held on Saturday, November 12th, 2016 in the Johnstown IOOF Hall, 440 Main Street, Johnstown, PA. All Ladies and Chevaliers are most cordially invited to attend. The Rally will begin at 1:30PM with a joint Memorial Service. Degree work begins at 2:00PM Lady Patricia Faustner, and Department Commander, Col. Charles Shorten, will be pleased to muster new members. A Luncheon will be served from 12:00 noon at the Lodge Hall. The cost of the lunch will be $7.00. The Dinner will be held at 4:30PM in the Lodge Hall. The menu has not yet been decided, but it will be something good (always is!). Reservations, with payment are to be sent to Col. John Cupp, P. O. Box 275, Hopwood, PA no later than Saturday, November 5th. There will be a charge of $15.00 for the dinner. Please mark your check (or include a note) for PM/LAPM Rally: lunch, dinner, or both and for how many. The Rally Committee Business Neeting will be held between the close of the Rally and the Dinner. That way those who are not staying for the dinner can participate in the meeting. We need to have as much input as possible. After all, this is YOUR Rally. We would, of course, like you to stay for the dinner and enjoy an evening of Odd Fellowship. The food is good and so is the fellowship. Numerous hotels are available in the area. the more you bring, the more you could win. We look forward to seeing YOU in Johnstown, November 12th, and having Sisters and Brothers become Ladies and Chevaliers. Chivalrously, The Rally Committee

5 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 5 CRBF FORE SIGHT GOLF CLASSIC 2016 On October 3, 2016 the Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation (CRBF) held their 4th annual Fore Sight Classic Golf Tournament at the Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland Pa. The Tournament was a sell out again and another great fund raising event which provides research funding in seeking of a cure for those affected with a defective CRB1 gene similar to my two blind grandsons Michael Smedley Jr. (16) and Mitchell Smedley (13). Of the 25 foursomes, two were sponsored by IOOF Odd Fellowship from Walker Lodge No, 306 and Perseverance Encampment No In the foursome from Perseverance were Charlie Danihel, Joe Danihel, Mat Sweeney & Courtney Franklin; and Walker s players were Walt Felix, Jack Cohen, Dan Morse & Tony Maffa with Phil Muscarnero and I also from Walker running the putting contest. Shown below are (7) pictures from the event which shows: (1) Michael Jr. & Mitchel at the registration desk along with their Mother (Kristin Smedley CRBF President) and their 10 year old Sister Karissa); (2) the two IOOF hole sponsor signs with the two IOOF foursomes; (3 & 4) Michael hole before each of the 25 foursomes displaying their talents learned at Golf Camp for the Blind noting that their Dad remarked that a foursome can play Mike Jr. or Mitchell s drive if it is best ball (spoken like a proud rather bragging father; (5) Phil & Courtney with Mike & his sons after the boys initial tee off in front of the two IOOF foursomes; (6) Grand Patriarch Charles Danihel at the Putting Contest with Courtney & Phil making sure the putt doesn t go into the parking lot; and (7) Michael Jr. at the piano with music before Kristin spoke about advancements in gene research followed by dinner, the awards and drawings. For more on CRBF activities please visit the CRB1.org web site. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the following: Past Grand Master Emile Cupp for having made CRBF her project President of the Rebekah Assembly for making CRBF her term project; and we are honored to have the great support from Odd Fellowship in helping support our mission. Brother Bob Smedley - CRBF Director ARMSTRONG 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! ARMSTRONG COUNTY: Apollo Mineral Point Lodge #615 consolidated 1975 Bradys Bend Alpine Lodge #479 consolidated 1939 Craigsville Craigsville Lodge #836 consolidated 1967 Dayton Dayton Lodge #738 defunct 1965 Dee New Hope Lodge #896 consolidated 1900 Elderton Elderton Lodge #855 defunct prior 1900s Elderton Elderton Lodge #1076 consolidated 1977 Ford City Ford City Lodge #312 consolidated 1952 Goheenville Goheenville Lodge #992 defunct ~1900 Kaylor Kaylor Lodge #1148 consolidated 1927 Lawrenceburg Tecumseh Lodge #782 defunct prior 1900s Leechburg Leechburg Lodge #651 consolidated 1982 Manorville Manorville Lodge #932 consolidated 1973 consolidated 1978 Putneyville Putneyville Lodge #735 consolidated 1967 Next month Perry County Get your pictures and articles in now! The former hall to Mineral Point Lodge #615 of Apollo Former Leechburg Lodge #651

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 GRAND MASTER YOUNG SEPTEMBER TRAVELS On September 8th, the Grand Master traveled to Waterfall Lodge #733 along with Grand Rep. Ramsey, Grand Chaplain Metz, Grand Musician Miller, and PG Warden Thomas. Not pictured because someone had to take the photo is Grand Marshall Dzyak. We had a great night of Odd Fellowship. It was very warm, but that didn t stop us from having a great night. On September 19th, the Grand Master started a busy week off of visits with the members of State College Lodge #1032. Joining the Grand Master was Grand Chaplain Metz, Grand Musician Miller, PG Warden Thomas and taking the picture this time was Grand Rep. Ramsey. On September 14th, the Grand Master journeyed to the middle of the state and up to Tamaqua to visit the members of Harmony #86, the home lodge of Grand Secretary Bailey and Grand Herald Boulanger. Taking the picture this time was the Grand Junior Warder of the Grand Encampment, Tyler Arnold. On September 20th, the Grand Master with Grand Herald Boulanger visited the members of Triune 307, Middletown. On September 16th, the Grand Master and the Grand Chaplain traveled north to visit with the members of Ridgway Lodge #969. Great fellowship and great food was had by all. Continuing the busy week of visits, on September 21st, the Grand Master visited Freeport Lodge #379 along with Grand Warden Tufts, Grand Musician Miller and Grand Conductor Whitlinger. Taking the picture this time was PG Chaplain Whitlinger.

7 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 7 The last stop, on September 23rd, on this full week of visits was the home lodge of Grand Guardian Erwin and Grand Rep. Ramsey, Mt. Hor Lodge #736 of Cassville. Joining the Grand Master was Grand Warden Tufts, Grand Musician Miller and PG Warden Thomas. A special thanks goes out to Scott Parks for my accommodations. Past Presidents visit South Dakota for SGL Session, August 12-19, L-R: Judith A. Wert, Mary D. DeLong, Deborah Tufts, and Sarah M. Baer. On September 26th, Grand Master Young visited the members of Fallowfield Lodge #1128 of Atlantic, and had a great time. There were many lodges represented at this meeting. P.S. The pie was awesome. First Stop when arriving in South Dakota, August 14-19, 2016 Badlands. L-R Sarah M. Baer, Mary D. DeLong, and Judith A. Wert. This is a great picture of all the past SG Master and International Association Past Presidents that were present at this years session. Sisters from Lady Colfax Lodge #182 attend PP Deborah Tufts Testimonial, Saturday, September 24, L-R: Charlene E. Grieb, Judith A. Wert, Mary D. DeLong, and Sarah M. Baer. Four members of Lady Colfax Rebekah Lodge #182 attend their 50th class reunion. L-R: Judith A. Wert, Charlene E. Grieb, William Mooney, and Beverly Miller. Past Presidents attend official visit at Lady Emily #452 Monday, September 26, L-R: Front Row: Doris Goerlitz, A. Elaine Weekley, Mary D. DeLong, Current President & PP Lee Etta Mansberry. Back Row: Patricia Newman, Sarah M. Baer, Judith A. Wert, Jessie Holzapfel, Deborah Tufts.

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9 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 9 NUCLEUS LODGE #377 The Grand Master along with members of Nucleus Lodge 377 selling popcorn and snow cones at the Elrama Fire Company fun day. UNITED NATIONS DELEGATE RECOGNITION PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 Walker Lodge #306, Perseverance Encampment #135 and Variety Lodge #37 held their Delegate Recognition Night on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 at Walker Hall. The delegates, their families and Lodge members enjoyed dinner and socializing with others. Following the dinner all went into the Lodge Hall and the delegates entertained the attendees with their trip stories. The program commenced with opening comments by Charlie Danihel who gave an overview of the evening program and recognized: Charlie Shorten (Sovereign Grand Lodge UN Pilgrimage Committee member); our sponsored delegates; and all families and friends in attendance. Each delegate came to the microphone and gave some very moving, comical, informative and appreciative comments about their experiences on the trip. A common theme mentioned was that their initial apprehensions about the trip quickly evolved to one of developing lasting friendships as well as enjoying vast changing event via the UN trip. Delegates received a copy of their photo on the Pictured is A group picture of all the delegates Chad Loftus, John Shorten, Zachary Quinn, Nicholas Shorten, Christopher Weed and Addison Martin, a group with Charles Danihel & Rick Meagher. A great social evening was had by all and we re looking forward to the next UN Delegate Recognition night in 2016.

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 OBITUARIES Due to publication time, we regret we cannot accept Obituaries older than three months. LOUIS C. BACHMANN Walker Lodge No. 306 August 4, 2016 Brother Louis C. Lou Bachmann, 87, of Stone Harbor, NJ, was initiated into Green Hill Lodge #154, Spring Garden, PA, on March 4, 1948, where he became a Past Grand and received his Grand Lodge Degree November 20, He became a Member of Elm Tree Lodge #297, Philadelphia, through consolidation on September 27, 1951, and Kenderton-Elm Tree Lodge #266, Philadelphia, member of Walker Lodge #306, Philadelphia, through consolidation on March 13, At the time of his death, he was the last surviving He was survived by his wife, the former Marion Brown. AVENEL F. KOLIVOSKI Maud Rebekah Lodge No. 175 August 20, 2016 Sister Avenel Faye (Stroup) Kolivoski, 91, of Smethport, PA, was initiated into Maud Rebekah Lodge #175, Rew, on November 11, 1950, where she became a Past Noble Grand on October 3, 1973, and received her Rebekah Assembly Degree October 24, At the time of her death, she was the Lodge s oldest living member. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Smethport. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, one son and one grandson. Surviving are four sons, 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Burial was private at the convenience of the family. PALMER L. JACOBS Mount Zion Lodge No. 74 Mount Vernon Encampment No. 14 September 11, 2016 Brother Palmer L. Jacobs, 91, of York, PA, was initiated into Dallas Lodge #1017, Dallastown, on May 4, He then became a member of Dallas-Katahdin Lodge #1201, Red Lion, through consolidation on June 23, 1973, where he became York, through consolidation on October 1, He was also a Past Chief Patriarch of Mount Vernon Encampment #14, York, having been initiated June 10, He played Santa many years for the York Christmas Parties. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and the Korean War, also serving on the Army Reserves and National Guard and a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church, York. Surviving is his wife, the former Lucy Dietz, one daughter, one granddaughter, one grandson and four great-grandchildren. Burial was held in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. WILLIAM L. RAMSEY, SR. Mt. Hor Lodge No. 736 September 13, 2016 Brother William L. Ramsey, Sr., 85, of Calvin, PA, was initiated into Broad Top City Lodge #579, on April 15, He then transferred to Mt. Hor Lodge #736, Cassville, on October 13, He was formerly a Rebekah, having been a charter member of Lady Evelyn Rebekah Lodge #22, Cassville, when they instituted May 29, 1982, resigning recently due to his health. At the time of his death, he was the with the Order. He was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Annabell Mullins. Surviving are two sons, William L., Jr., PGM/PGP and Rodney, both of Mt. Hor Lodge #736, one step-son, six grandchildren, many who are also members of Mt. Hor Lodge #736 and six great-grandchildren. Services were conducted by the members of his Lodge and burial was held in Cassville Cemetery. ANDREW D. RUSCHAK Charleroi Lodge No September 20, 2016 Brother Andrew D. Ruschak, 85, of Charleroi, PA, was initiated into Charleroi Lodge #1030 on April 15, a member of the Charleroi First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty. Surviving are two sons and seven grandchildren. Burial was held in Monongahela Cemetery. O.F.&R. ASSOC. OF W. PA 2017 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association of Western Pennsylvania is once again offering two - $3,000 Graduate Scholarship Awards. These scholarship awards were inaugurated last year and the Association was pleased to present the awards last February to two very worthy recipients. A copy of the Rules and an Application for the 2017 Graduate Scholarship Awards can be obtained by (1) contacting Robert Grant, 40 Cypress Way, Charleroi, PA 15022, or (2) by ing your request to robag@comcast.net. The Rules and Application may also be downloaded from the website: Regarding this new scholarship award, the applicant or a living family relative must be a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) or Rebekahs of Western Pennsylvania and enrolled in the graduate program of an accredited college/university. Also, the applicant must be: a) a college graduate continuing their education toward an advanced degree (i.e. Master s Degree) or b) enrolled in a degree program requiring more than four (4) years to complete. The only three (3) areas of concentration being considered for this award are Music Education, Teacher Education, or a Health Related Field. The deadline for submitting applications for the 2017 Graduate Scholarship Award will be November 30, Note: Previous applicants/recipients of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association of Western Pennsylvania Scholarship Award (undergraduate) may apply for this scholarship award.

11 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 11 THE TREASURER S TALES - NOVEMBER 2016 dinners, family reunions and reliving events of the past year are standard for November. In 1921 Thanksgiving occurred on November 24. Several notable events took place in November On November 11, President Warren Harding dedicated the tomb of the unknown soldier. Arlington Cemetery plays a major role in our order, see for more on the tomb. For more on President Harding see millercenter.org/president/biography/harding-life-in-brief and for more information on Harding. Harding was reputed to be a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, see Barney s lodge was working on a project for Thanksgiving. The lodge had always been involved in civic functions. The weather in 1921 was colder than normal and the cold was a bit hard on the older folks. People furnaces and boilers. Barney lived in an older home with his parents and he had warm morning heaters (see movie at in the living room and kitchen. It wasn t like central heat, but it was adequate. Since there were a few days below zero, Barney didn t like the idea of doing outside decorating for Christmas. Neither did many other members. The high school closed for the whole week of Thanksgiving and Elizabeth came home for the week as well. Grover s Mill High School decided to have a school play for Thanksgiving and Barney booked an extra night, the day after Thanksgiving for an encore performance at the Odd Fellows Hall. The subject of the play was going to be a giant mythical turkey who righted wrongs and protected the American Way. It was to be a talking super turkey. One of the other teachers wrote the play. It should here be noted that prohibition was in full swing in There was a strange aspect of the prohibition law that made it illegal to sell or buy alcohol, but not to drink it. After Barney read the plot for the play, he thought the playwright had taken great liberty with the glitches in the prohibition laws. Our hero and leading actor wore a turkey costume and had a turkey call inside the costume so he could make realistic sounds. Super turkey was arresting moonshiners and bootleggers and turning them over to the police every few minutes. The school presentation had gone over so well, Barney thought he may have misjudged his colleague. It was getting dusk when the cast arrived at the Odd Fellows Temple. Vic s son Woody was given the daunting task of being the turkey. He decided to change into costume in the parking lot so that he would be a bit of a surprise to the audience. While putting on the turkey suit, the turkey call sewn to the inside of misperceived the entire situation and attacked Woody with a vengeance. crowd inside the building to hear. Just as he was starting get the turkeys off him, he saw two eyes our ever-present little buddy, Melchizedek. The turkeys were afraid of toward the roost when they saw Melchizedek. Melchizedek took a double take when he saw the giant turkey, his analysis of the situation, however, was imperfect. He thought he had come across the largest Thanksgiving dinner a raccoon ever had. A little jump and he sunk his sharp teeth into the buttocks of the turkey, and Woody let out a yell that not only carried outside the suit, but may have been heard in Trenton, miles away. Woody ran into the Odd Fellows Temple with Melchizedek hanging on his posterior. He kept yelling, Get him off. Get him off. Only Barney and a few others, knew this wasn t supposed to be part of the play. quickly and picked up an apple. She spoke calmly to Melchizedek. He liked Elizabeth and let go of Woody to take the apple and sit next to her. The whole crowd was laughing so hard and Woody was hurting so much that the class just did the last act of the play and then they went for refreshments. Elizabeth picked up Melchizedek and took him out. She threw a couple apples to him and went back inside. Barney was impressed. He told Elizabeth she had what it took to calm the savage beast. She replied that she hoped she had enough talent to train the high school teacher. The remainder of the evening will be left to your imagination. December has a number of holidays. Christmas is the usual theme. There were other major events in December You will need to wait till next month to see what subject the Grand Treasurer has selected. Comments and questions are always welcomed by the Grand Treasurer. You can contact him by at jcupp275@gmail.com or conventional mail at 160 Jumonville Road, P.O. Box 275, Hopwood, PA Please note that this is a new address. Your Grand Treasurer has entered semi-retirement from the active practice of law to pursue other matters, including the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, more of the time (if that is possible) than before.

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 Col. John J. Dzyak Testimonial Information With the testimonials being held all throughout the month, I would like to explain why there will not be a testimonial for the Past Department Commander. In place of a dinner I would like to ask that if you would have planned to come to a testimonial please donate the price of the dinner, and/or the price of an ad to The Donnie Trulick Foundation. Any monies received will be used to fund the UN Tour for the students that are selected to make the trip. All checks should be made out to The Donnie Trulick Foundation and mailed to: John Dzyak 126 Hilltop Drive Scottdale, PA Since I am the Quartermaster of the PA Dept Council, I will see that the checks are placed in the special account for the fund. SEPTEMBER DONATIONS EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND Home for Orphans of Odd Fellows, Philadelphia 5, , PA SCHOLARSHIP FUND Home for Orphans of Odd Fellows, Philadelphia 2, , PA ARTHRITIS COMMITTEE PA VISUAL ASSISTANCE Home for Orphans of Odd Fellows, Philadelphia 2, R182 Lady Colfax Wills Eye in Memory of Louis Foust , VISUAL RESEARCH