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1 PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOW AND REBEKAH MAGAZINE Vol. 91 October 2016 No. 10 CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEB SITE AT FRIENDSHIP, LOVE & TRUTH FROM THE GRAVE ~Special Article provided by Elliot Tenenbaum, PG#270 along with information from article published by Gwen Shrift, Staff writer for the Bucks County Courier Times, November 14, 2015 house was in the past. Who died there? Was it in connection with a criminal? What if your house was haunted? And what if it was haunted by ODD FELLOWS??? Orionto Lodge #177, Langhorne (Attleborough) was instituted 170 years ago, on April 20, 1846, and went defunct about 100 years later, November 30, was housed at 133 West Maple Avenue, Langhorne, where they stayed for most of their tenure. But did they ever leave? The slate-roofed Second Empire home details intact. The house still has all the original interior woodwork, and three tale that the building is also haunted. It even scared off a landscaper who said he saw a ghostly top-hatted apparition walk out of the back yard. As Odd Fellows, we strive to preserve and protect the watchwords of our Order, Friendship, Love and Truth. These ghosts have continued that past the grave. Occupants over the years are aware of the tales, but according to former this home. I feel love. Whether these former members still go to their Tuesday meetings, we may never know. history, the former meeting hall for Orionto Lodge #177 is back up for sale, and could be yours, if you venture to do so. ~ Justin C. Bailey, editor Places to Go... People to See * denotes furnished by Planning Board + denotes details to follow 2016 OCTOBER 1 / PGP Ramsey Testimonial, Shartlesville, 6:00PM* 8 / Grand Encampment Rally, Philadelphia* (pg7) 15 / Fall Degree Rally, Nucleus #377, *29 / PGM E. Cupp Testimonial, State College* NOVEMBER 5 / Shenandoah Lodge # th Anniversary (pg12) 12 / PM & LAPM Rally ** 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 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 October 2016 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 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 2 W. Main St., Uniontown, 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 2 West Main Street, Suite 517, Uniontown, 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 PLEASE NOTE For the fall rally, the contact phone number is , not THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS: Leesport Lodge No. 141 Lady Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 86, Tamaqua

3 October 2016 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 3 OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES on achieving milestone years in Odd Fellowship this month. 25 YEARS Paul Lapinson, #37 Arnold L. Garris, #339 John M. Gross, # YEARS Robert G. Nuttall, #348 T. Michael Gray, #523 M. Todd Gray, # YEARS Andrew S. Farrow, #125 Harold A. Boden, III, #150 Michael Stoyko, #254 Benjamin T. Donahey, #523 Anthony S. Gray, #523 Robert S. Nester, #802 Jesse M. Moore, # YEARS Norman R. Darrow, #207 Marc Rosenwasser, # YEARS Derry L. Over, #523 Stuart L. Reinert, # YEARS Samuel W. Black, #87 Samuel C. Brooks, #386 Robert G. Knupp, # YEARS Ronald Bernhard, # YEARS William C. Falkenberg, #510 James M. Anchors, #1004 FROM THE DESK OF THE GRAND MASTER WOW! I made it through September. I made the schedule tough on myself, mainly because October is usually a very busy month with testimonials and installations. Since my last article, I am happy to say that the fall rally at Nucleus will also include the Rebekah Degree, conferred by Mon Valley Rebekah #82. Although our hall is not big enough for both sets of degrees, we have found another venue, only a couple miles away, for the Rebekah Degree. Come out and join us for a great day of Odd Fellowship. I will have more information on the school of instruction in the November magazine. Congratulations to PPRA Deborah Tufts on a great year. This month will be busy on the weekends as well. Come out and show your support. I have to take my hat off to the members of Kingwood #1010. You had a great day for your picnic. The weather was beautiful and there were a lot of great people there. Keep up the good work. Feel free have one of my gavels. David A. Young, Grand Master COME VISIT THE GRAND MASTER Grand Master Young has scheduled the following visits for October. I am sure he would appreciate seeing you there. 1 GL Board Meeting 12:30PM 1 PGP Ramsey Testimonial 6:00PM 7 Port Matilda #733 7:30PM 8 Encampment Rally, Philadelphia 10:30AM 10 Walker #306 8:00PM 13 Latrobe #541 8:00PM 15 Fall Rally & Sp. Session, Nucleus #377 9:30AM 18 Foster #333 7:30PM 22 Night at the Races, Nucleus # Thistle #512 7:30PM 27 Alert #936 7:00PM 29 PGM Cupp Testimonial 6:00PM COME VISIT THE ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT President Mansberry has scheduled the following visits for October. I am sure she would appreciate seeing you there. 1 PGP Ramsey Testimonial, Shartlesville, 6:00PM 4 Finance Committee mtg, Middletown, 9:00AM 13 RA Board Mtg, 3:00PM 13 R586 & R30 York, 7:30PM 29 PGM Cupp Testimonial, State College, 6:00PM THANK YOU Dear Pennsylvania Odd Fellows, I am very thankful to be a recipient of your scholarship great help for the books needed for my sophomore year. Last year I greatly enjoyed all of my courses especially the science courses and I immensely enjoyed being a part of the Geology Club. These things led me to switch from Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree to a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science. I am very excited to pursue this degree and see what the future has in store for me. Thank you again for your thoughtful and generous gift. Sincerely, Ashlynn E. Young, Temple University Class of 2019 Go Owls!

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 October 2016 FOSTER LODGE #333 OF REW TAKES PART IN THE MCKEAN COUNTY FAIR S IOOF BOOTH. FREEDOM LODGE #88 Freedom Lodge 88 donates to District 9 Picnic fundraiser Freedom Lodge 88 recently collected various dry and canned Milford. District 9 president Paul Lautenschlager was happy to receive the donation for the event. Please check us out at our facebook page, Freedomlodge88. Rew odd fellows had a booth all week selling water and 50/50 tickets. Thanks to those who helped pull it off. Shown here are Tracy Tanner, NG and Ed Crisman, SEC., Photo taken by Robert Tanner, VG. Foster Lodge #333. WYSOX REBEKAH LODGE #443 Pictured is Nathan Scmieg of Towanda, PA holding the $500 check he received from the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Educational thank the committee for granting this money to him. Nathan is a Junior at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA and about his career and had his pilots license by the time he graduated high school from North Rome Christian School, Rome, PA. Pictured with Nathan is his grandmother, Margaret Montgomery, a long-time member of Wysox Rebekah Lodge #443. Lodge donation of various goods Lodge members, L-R Forrest Goodenough, Dennis Hiller, Paul Lautenschlager, Todd Kinzinger, Tom Burke, Mike Kinzinger, and Kevin Varcoe.

5 October 2016 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 5 THE FIRST ANNUAL MIDDLETOWN HOME OLYMPICS for medals in golf, bowling, volleyball, football toss, horseshoes, croquet, and Tune Weaver and ice cream from The IceBox ice cream truck. Staff competed in a War, ended by a dunk in the pool for the losing team! Forefront are medal winners Ken Myers, Peggy Beckey, Helen Conaway, Clara Dasenburg, and Sonia Summers. Rear: Staff members Renee Thornton, Lyndsay Forney, volunteers Bryce Forney, and Kirsten Forney, son and daughter of Lyndsay Forney, and Delaney McEvoy, daughter of Amanda McEvoy, Director of Nursing. Residents of The Middletown Home recently boarded The Middletown Home bus and traveled to The Farm in Grantville to assist in the training of Susquehanna Service dogs. At 9 weeks of age, the litters are introduced to touching, and residents and accompanying staff members enjoyed Puppy Petting with the puppies. Puppies boarded the bus, where they provided kisses and hugs to willing residents! Susquehanna Service Dogs also visit The Middletown Home on a regular basis as part of the training process, and residents enjoy seeing the puppies while they grow and learn their duties. Olympic Torch is carried by residents Andy Lutzkanin and Harold Shaak, followed by staff member Lyndsay Forney, Director of Restorative Nursing, and volunteers Bryce Forney, son of Lyndsay Forney, and Delaney McEvoy, daughter of Amanda McEvoy, Director of Nursing. Resident Helen Houliston Staff members Renee Thornton, Paige Forney, and Delaney McEvoy, daughter of Amanda McEvoy, Director of Nursing celebrating their loss in Tug O War. Residents Lois Ossman and Caroline Updegraff MEET YOUR GRAND LODGE APPOINTED OFFICERS Brother David O. Whitlinger began his Odd along with his wife, Shirley on April 26, 2011 when they were initiated into the #1004. Being very active at working on in , David received his Grand Lodge degree at the Fall Rally in David continued his into the Ambridge Encampment #258. This past Worth Rebekah Lodge #328, receiving their #86. Team Whitlinger also has the privilege of serving on the board of Directors at Orchard Manor in Grove City. It has been an incredible my retirement. I attended Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh where I met Shirley, and this year, we celebrated our 45th anniversary. I retired in 2015 after working in the Pittsburgh area for 47 years., Township, I am happy to be able to give back to our community through Odd Fellowship. I am an active member of Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, serving as an ushering captain as well serving on various church committees. Shirley, Past Grand Chaplain, and I reside in named Bailey. Our lives are fuller with all the good friends we have made through Odd Fellowship. Grand Conductor, visiting the other lodges in friendship where ever we go, has been a great honor. One I will always remember. Thank you Grand Master. I am very proud to be an Odd Fellow and have high goals for the future of our order. David O. Whitlinger, Grand Conductor

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 October 2016 ON THE ROAD WITH GRAND MASTER YOUNG Falls Creek - The Grand Master a three of his appointed officers traveled to Falls Creek Lodge to visit the members. Nucleus Lodge - There was a nice gathering at the Grand Master s official visit to his home lodge. It was nice to see the members and have a great meal with all. Journey to Rush - (the pictures of on the way to rush and one the way to rush 2) - The Grand Master and Grand Marshal stopped on their journey to Rush Lodge and took a couple pictures outside of Tunkhannock Lodge #699, however it was Friday and it wasn t their meeting night. It was a good time to stretch out legs from our travels. Centre Lodge - The Grand Master, Grand Marshal and Grand Chaplain traveled to Centre Lodge, in Bellefonte, and were met by the Grand Warden, Grand Guardian and Grand Representative. Thank you for the meal and fellowship. Rush Lodge - The Grand Master, Grand Marshal and Grand Herald traveled to Rush Lodge to visit the Deputy Grand Master and PGM Arnold. A good time of fellowship was had by all.. Alma Lodge - The Grand Master traveled to Johnstown, to the home of the Grand Musician, on Sep 2nd. The Grand Chaplain and Grand Marshall traveled with the Grand Master, however the Grand Marshal did not make the photo...somebody had to take it. Thanks John.

7 October 2016 NOTICE FROM THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT GREETINGS PATRIARCHS: A Degree Rally will be held at the hall of Walker Lodge #306, IOOF, 1290 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA, on Saturday, October 8th, 2016, beginning at 10:30 AM. The Rally will be hosted by Perseverance Encampment #135 and the Grand Encampment of PA. There will be a 9:00 AM before the Rally. The schedule will be as follows: Board Meeting G.E. Degree (if needed) Encampments who are interested in attending the Rally with candidates should please contact me directly prior to October 1st at the following: creinhart@comcast.net Phone: Cell: My mailing address is: 1615 Locust Street, Reading, PA, Also, a letter with the above information and forms for listing candidates has been sent to all Encampments in the Jurisdiction. Fraternally in F. H. & C., Craig R. Reinhart, Grand Scribe Chairman, PA Grand Encampment Degree Work Committee R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 7 Greetings, I am proud to announce that the Rebekah Degree will be conferred by my home Rebekah Lodge, Mon Valley #82 at the Fall Rally in Gastonville, on October 15, We will be using the Elrama Volunteer Fire Department, 17 Elrama Ave, Elrama, PA 15038, for the degree. The fire station is only 4 miles from the Lodge Hall. Registration will begin at 9:30 am, with coffee and donuts provided. The degree will start at 10:00 am. After the degree, please join us at the Lodge hall for lunch. The lunch will be approximately $8 - $10 per person. Even if you are not bringing any candidates, please come and enjoy the day. Please be sure to bring all of the necessary paperwork. Here is a list of the hotels in the Belle Vernon area and the Bentleyville area, just off of Interstate 70: 4300 PA Finley Rd 1525 Broad Ave. Extension Belle Vernon, PA Belle Vernon, PA Belle Vernon, PA Gosai Drive 25 Smita Ln Bentleyville, PA Bentleyville, PA Both Halls are conveniently located just off of the Mon-Fayette Expressway, Rt. 43. Both addresses can be used in all map programs and GPS s. Come on out and enjoy the day with many of your brothers and sisters from this Jurisdiction. If you have any question, please call or . Fraternally, David A. Young, Grand Master REBEKAH DEGREE FALL RALLY GRAND MASTER YOUNG TRAVELS TO KINGWOOD A small collection of past and present officers of the Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly waiting in line for ice cream. Those same past/present officers along with some of the members of Kingwood Lodge #1010. It was a great day for a picnic and there was a nice crowd in attendance. Keep up the good work.

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 October 2016 BONDS OF BROTHERHOOD THAT LAST A LIFETIME It has been a year this month that both Park K. Snyder, Jr. and Walter L. Jordan passed from May of 1979, where Park K. Snyder, who was secretary for most of his tenure as an Odd Fellow, was honored as Man of the year for the Phoenixville Odd Fellows. Making the presentation was Walter Jordan, longtime friend. When these two Brothers passed, they died within two weeks of each other and were both the oldest tenured members of Vincent Lodge #762, Spring City, and Chosen Friends Encampment #88, Malvern. At the time of the Encampment consolidation (Phoenix Encampment #79 with Chosen Friends #88) in 2001, Park was the Scribe and Walter was the Chief Patriarch. When how these two lived as Brothers up to the end. ~ Justin C. Bailey, editor Back Row (left to right): Park K. Snyder, Robert S. McKinley, Herbert E. Woodruff, Donald L. Campbell, James (?), John S. Keenan, John V. Norris. Front Row: Walter L. Jordan, Harry Brunner, William R. McKinley, Jr., Joseph C. Ash, G. Harold Mashman, Clyde McDaniel, Thomas W. (Tom) Gay, Raymond Fulmer. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS NAMES PARK SNYDER MAN OF YEAR Park K. Snyder, 1222 Monroe Ave., a long-time financial secretary of Phoenix Lodge 212, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was named Man of the Year of that organization at the annual banquet held in Bull Tavern. Making the presentation, a cash purse, was Walter Jordan, the 1978 recipient, Jordan stressed that Snyder exemplified the true spirit of Odd Fellowship, commenting that Snyder was an individual held with affection, both inside and out of the lodge. He added that the honored man was serving his 25th year as financial secretary and still going strong. Thomas W. Gay, toastmaster, then introduced Glenn W. Stutzman, Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment of Pennsylvania, a resident of Johnstown, PA, who, with his wife, were honored guests. Stutzman gave a brief history of the 150-year history of the Encampment, noting that the Order had served a long and illustrious history. Be proud of your Order and make yourself worthy of its fine traditions, he urged. Main speaker of the evening was Wayne D. Jones, Jr., advertising manager of The Evening Phoenix, whose topic was The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case. Using news clippings and also photos, Jones called it the most famous kidnapping in the history of the United States. Jones recounted his trips to Flemington, NJ, where the famous trial was held in 1936, four years after the tragedy. He told of the finding of the body of the baby, the tenseness that abounded in the area for the four years between the kidnapping and the execution of Hauptmann. He called the trial an unjust farce and one in which the convicted man had no chance of fair treatment. He added that Hauptmann s widow was still living and ever hopeful that her husband s name be cleared. Jones said that the entire matter was a mockery, even tiny souvenir ladders being sold in Flemington. He described the hysterical crowds that treated the serious matter at hand as a three-ring circus. The speaker said he was still certain that Hauptmann was an innocent man. He will be publishing a book on the case within the next year or two. Special introductions included Robert W. Perry, treasurer of the Grand Encampment, and Jacob Hanna, district deputy grand patriarch. LEHIGH COUNTY INTERESTING FACTS: 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 LEHIGH COUNTY: Allentown Allen Lodge #71 consolidated 1946 Allentown Lehigh Lodge #83 consolidated 1967 Allentown Vienna Lodge #847 #1113 consolidated 1997 Catasauqua Catasauqua Lodge #269 consolidated 1970 Coopersburg Coopersburg Lodge #390 consolidated 1985 defunct 1993 Fogelsville Macungie Lodge #231 consolidated 1987 Jordan Central Lodge #636 consolidated 1960 Macungie/Millerstown Friendly Lodge #85 defunct 1964 Old Zionsville Old Zionsville Lodge #1077 consolidated 1926 consolidated 1956 #249 consolidated 1981 Next month Armstrong County Get your pictures and articles in now!

9 October 2016 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 9 THE TREASURER S TALES - OCTOBER 2016 or treat and spooky parties are standard for October. In and a fair history can be found here: in Cincinnati, see this article for more information: killer-clown-shoots-three-in-lower-price-hill/. Norman 1921: Dances were popular in most communities in the roaring twenties. Barney was still fairly low on the seniority list and was the gym at the local high school. Barney was always in a also the English teacher who made the students read books. Reading books is the best way to become knowledgeable and Barney made sure his students knew that. Because of mixed. started at 7:30 p.m. and did not drop below 55 F till long cars in the lot in 1921 and a few buggies, since most students if a student looked too young and had a car, Barney was to wrong. with a park-like setting. There were many trees and the grass was well kept. It offered a lot of charm and space. There was a new moon on the night before, so it was dark in the parking lot and surrounding area. This gets to the heart of the which was not appropriate for high school students. Barney was to send the students back in to the dance. Students were not allowed to smoke, drink alcohol or do anything that approached sexual activity. Keep in mind, this was a group of children between the ages of 13 and 18, approximately few more girls than boys and that made things a bit more interesting. Barney walked through the parking lot and the grassy area between the school building and the woods, every ten students back in to school on an average of two every ten packs of cigarettes and 11 bottles of various types of alcohol. Planned Parenthood had been formed in 1916 and Barney should have been given an honorary title for the efforts he made that night to achieve its goals. Some may think that I have chronicled an abnormal situation, with unusually precocious teenagers. I believe difference was Barney was there. After the dance ended and he watched the students depart, he accompanied another member of the lodge, Joe Malloy, who taught mathematics the decorations from the dance held at the lodge hall the Saturday before. They sat and drank a glass of apple cider and discussed the perils of teaching in a high school. Barney commented, The only thing I ever did that from the trenches in France. Joe replied, There is a big difference, the other side had guns and were shooting at us in France, these kids want to interact with each other. Barney went on, I had to look in every car, every buggy, behind every tree, it was nerve racking. And when I saw immediately. Well, inside duty was no piece of cake. The chemistry rooms. The students seemed to know where they could get privacy and they took every advantage. Said Joe. key? asked Barney. NO! exclaimed Joe. I suspect that one of the students found that key and used it to his or her advantage. Barney added. Joe pondered a bit and thoughtfully noted, We should go home and get ready for the students. I think I will give go straight to bed, he sat in his chair and thought about few days before. Next month will be November and we will have a Thanksgiving theme. Comments and questions are always welcomed by the

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 October 2016 OBITUARIES Due to publication time, we regret we cannot accept Obituaries older than three months. JOSEPH H. C. MURPHY Henry Disston Lodge No. 8 August 6, 2016 Brother Joseph H.C. Murph Murphy, 96, of Philadelphia, PA, was initiated into Henry Disston Lodge #8, Tacony, on November 3, 1941, where he became a over 30 years and was active within his Lodge. He also served as Representative to the Odd Fellows Home in Middletown for many decades. At the time of his death, he was the Lodge s oldest member, by age and tenure. He was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran and a member of the Disston Memorial Presbyterian Church, Tacony. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, in As a Past Grand, his advice and direction was highly respected and appreciated. And he provided endless stories of history and anecdotes that the members found fascinating. He was well known for carrying a bottle of cayenne pepper with him everywhere and using it on everything from salad to ice cream. It is a testament to his long life that it couldn t have hurt. He took his Odd Fellowship very seriously and proved a worthy ally and adversary in doing what he thought right for the Lodge and the Order. Joseph Murphy was a valued and honored member for 74 years and 9 months and he will be sorely missed. JOHN G. HARWOOD Paoli Lodge No. 290 August 12, 2016 Brother John G. Harwood, 86, of Coatesville, PA, was initiated into Paoli Lodge #290, Downingtown, PA, on November 11, 1977, where he became a Past Grand on October 24, He was a U.S. Navy Veteran during the Korean War. Surviving is his wife, Nancy. Burial was held in Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer, PA. LOIS E. CRAMER Lady Emily Rebekah Lodge No. 452 August 17, 2016 PA, was initiated into Tussey Rebekah Lodge #66, Boalsburg, PA, on December 6, 1943, where she became a Past Grand in 1951 and received her Rebekah Assembly Degree. She then became a member of Lady Emily Rebekah Lodge #452, State College, through consolidation on September 9, At the time of her death, she was the Lodge s oldest tenured member and currently the Right Supporter to the Noble Grand, which she held this chair often. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and one daughter. Surviving are seven children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial was private. October 7, 1996, holding the position of Noble Grand during that time. She held active membership was also active on the installation and degree teams, and along with being the oldest tenured Rebekah in the Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, she was the oldest living member of her Rebekah Lodge. She was a U.S. Women s Army Corps Veteran of WWII and a member of the First United Church of Christ in Hamburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert. Surviving is one son, one daughter, 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were conducted by the members of her Rebekah Lodge and burial was held at St. John s Cemetery, Hamburg, PA. ROBERT F. GRUBER, SR. Walker Lodge No. 306 Perseverance Encampment No. 135 August 29, 2016 Brother Robert F. Bob Gruber, Sr., 88, of Philadelphia, PA, was initiated into Kenderton Lodge #266, Philadelphia, PA on January 6, 1953, where he became a Past Grand and received his Grand Lodge Degree on November 21, He then went on to serve as District Deputy Grand Master from Kenderton Lodge #266 consolidated with Elm Tree Lodge #297 on November of Walker Lodge #306, Philadelphia through consolidation on March 13, He was active on the installation and degree team and traveled with them wherever they went. He was a Patriarch of Perseverance Encampment #135, having been initiated June 1966, where he became a Past Chief Patriarch. He went on to serve as Grand Outside Sentinel to PGP Haussler from He was a former Chevalier of Canton Philadelphia #1, having been mustered November 14, 2009 and receiving an honorable discharge in He was also an associate to Variety Lodge #37, until his withdrawal recently. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of St. Paul s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Olney. He was preceded in death by two wives, the former Margaret Masterton and Eleanor Haug, and one son. Surviving is one son, Robert F. Gruber, Jr., also of Walker Lodge #306, one daughter, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Brother Bob s attitude was an always upbeat one and he never let his age get in his way. He was always active within the Order, always putting a smile on the faces of those he came in contact with. His catch phrase, which can be found in many booklets from Sessions to Testimonials, was If u 1 2 see something nice, look in a mirror. DGM Bailey and NG Danihel presented Bob with his 60 year veteran jewel in LOUISE M. FOUST Oldest tenured Rebekah in Pennsylvania Past RA Flag Bearer August 19, 2016 initiated into Clementine Rebekah Lodge #571, Hamburg, PA, on November 12, 1938, where she became a Past Noble Grand in April of 1942 and received her Rebekah Assembly Degree October 14, She served the Rebekah Assembly as Color Bearer to PPRA Mary D. Delong from Rebekah Lodge #182, Leesport, through consolidation on Gruber Brother Bob at the old Philadelphia Odd Fellows Temple in The temple was recently torn down.

11 October 2016 R E B E K A H M A G A Z I N E 11 CHARLEROI LODGE #1030 KEEPING ACTIVE I.O.O.F. Charleroi #1030 continued their tradition (9th year) of fellowship by attending several Washington Wild Things (7) and Pennsylvania Rebellion (3) games this past summer. The Wild Things are a professional baseball team based in the Pittsburgh suburb of Washington and are a member of the East Division of the Frontier League, an independent baseball league. They are having a good season and most likely will make the playoffs at the end of the season. The Rebellion is a member of the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF), the softball league in the United States. The league currently features six teams: USSSA Florida Pride, Akron Racers, Chicago Bandits, Dallas Dawgs, and the Pennsylvania Rebellion. Both the Wild Things and the Rebellion play their home games in the beautiful CONSOL Energy Park, located in Washington, PA. Approximately 10 of the by some of their wives, have been attending and this past summer. The group way of the PA system and the scoreboard video display, thus promoting Odd Fellowship and having fun at the same time! From left: John Rebar (NG), George Hogan (Treas.), Leonard Santini (PG) & Bob Grant (Secty) pictured with the Washington Wild Thing s mascot, Wild Thing. From left: Dr. William Kilpatrick (PG) with wife Joan & John Rebar with his new friend, Wild Thing. From left: Leonard Santini & Bob Grant enjoying a Wild Thing s game with Digger Dog on 811 Night. (FYI 811 is the phone number you call before digging to protect yourself and others from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines.) All I can say is that Leonard s hat surely attracts those mascots! (Perhaps any new I.O.O.F. hats should use that multi-colored scheme to attract new members!!??) PICNIC AT ORCHARD MANOR The annual family picnic was held July 9, 2016, it was the 25th annual picnic to be exact!! Again, as always, a great day in all! Thanks to Dianne Robinson and the great staff at Orchard Manor for providing this picnic for the residents and their families and for all Odd Fellows All who attended agreed, A GREAT DAY for a GREAT PICNIC! Than you Orchard Manor. Submitted by: Shirley J. Whitlinger, Past Grand Chaplain Pictured at the picnic table, Emilie J. Cupp, Jr. Past Grand Master; Dianne Robinson, Orchard Manor Administrator; Laura Huchel, Treasurer of Board of Director of Orchard Manor; William Ramsey, Past Grand Patriarch; Shawn E. Miller, Grand Musician; John S. Cupp, Grand Lodge Treasurer; David R. Metz, Grand Chaplain; David A. Young, Grand Master; and George R. Tufts, Grand Warden.a Grand Master, David A. Young. Pictured at left, and at right, Lee Etta Mansberry, Rebekah Assembly President as they welcomed all and brought greetings from the Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly. CONNOQUENESSING LODGE #278 PICNIC A picnic, what better way to in the summer. That is what we had on Saturday, August 27, 2016 when Connoquenessing Lodge #278 hosted in Alameda Park, Butler, Pa. It was a great day, being with our brothers and sisters of Connoquenessing food, and more importantly sharing the fellowship around the picnic tables. Noble Grand and myself in front of the carved stone located on Odd Fellow Circle. The grand stone located in front the Odd Fellows of Butler County. To top of the day, service pins were presented to three lodge brothers. As D.D.G.M. it was an honor to present to CONGRADULATIONS and Best Wishes to John, Dan, and Jim. What a fun day, thank you Connoquennessing Lodge for inviting Dave and me. It will be a day I will always remember. I treasure your friendship! In Friendship, Love, & Truth, Shirley J. Whitlinger D.D.G.M.

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 October 2016 Periodicals August Donations PA ARTHRITIS COMMITTEE Odd Fellows Open Golf Tournament, Allentown CAMP JRA 7, , PA VISUAL ASSISTANCE VISUAL RESEARCH EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND PA SCHOLARSHIP FUND