From Masonic Families of the Allegheny Valley

Sandy Lewis will be installed Worthy Matron of Eastern Star in Oil City Masonic Lodge room on Thursday, May 2nd. starting at 7:30 PM. Refreshments after the meeting. This is an open installation and everyone is invited. This is a good opportunity for any ladies that may be interested to see what they do.

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Wish I would have received this a week ago. We would have arranged a trip. This is a well worthwhile event to go to. Try to arrange trip next year. Go if you can. Good Morning Brethren, This is a great time to see another Masonic Degree done in another Masonic Lodge, very different a from ours, yet very impressive with all their pomp and circumstance. Annual Nickel Plate RR night (3rd Degree – M.M.) is next “SATURDAY” afternoon / evening on the 4th of May, not Friday. In Conneaut, Ohio, immediately across the PA – Ohio border just west of Erie, PA. Times and directions below. Casual Dress or dress up, as a railroader. This is fun! Several of us from western PA Lodges attended one of these degrees there last year. It was Masonic truly a sight and event to behold! Directions to follow below, but 1st some information. The former New York Central Passenger Railroad Station is their museum open to the public along the current railroad mainline in a quiet residential neighborhood these days. Again it will be open from 4 to 6 PM. For touring and purchasing any items you may want. It is loaded with historical railroad memorabilia to read, see, photograph and enjoy. You would not be disappointed. Right outside is a real steam engine and cars on permanent display. The Lodge is a few blocks south of the Museum – easy to find and ample parking. We drove the few blocks from museum to the Lodge at 5:30 to park and get acquainted. **Hobo Stew dinner at 6 PM in their dining room (was being remodeled last year) and 3rd Degree upstairs in Lodge Room at 7 PM. Evergreen Masonic Lodge #222 246 State St. (US Route 20) Conneaut, Ohio It is about a 2 hour drive and 90+ miles depending on your route. The Museum is 5 blocks north of Lodge and west 1 block. “Join us for our Annual Nickel Plate RR night. (MM) degree. Rail road museum open from 4-6.......dinner at 6.....lodge starts at 7. Casual Dress! Rail Road attire....jeans coveralls...etc.”

From Masonic Families of the Allegheny Valley

A good manager should NOT do everything. He must ensure that everything GETS done. Talk to our people, make sure they know what you want.

From Masonic Families of the Allegheny Valley

District 53 School of Instruction. Monday April 15th, 7:30 PM. All Masons are welcome, including Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft. Lake Lodge in Sandy Lake. If you would like to car pool, contact Rich Palm.

From Masonic Families of the Allegheny Valley

Still more sad news. Shirley, Howard Dittman's wife passed away while Howard was in the hospital at UPMC. He is out now and I spoke with him this afternoon. Funeral arrangements haven't been made yet but will be at Morrison funeral home later this week.

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More sad news! Brother Howard Dittman is in UPMC, Northwest (Seneca). Howard is a member of Petrolia Lodge #363, Venango Lodge of Perfection, and New Castle Consistory. Howard still holds the record for serving as Secretary of a Scottish Rite Body. I believe it is 41 years. I plan to try to visit him tomorrow. I will up date you then.

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Tuesday, April 9th. beginning at 7 PM. Two First Degrees and three Second Degrees. Come and welcome our new Brothers.

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Larry Shaffer called this evening and reminded me that the Passion Play will be tomorrow, April 6th.at 2PM for $3, Coudersport Consistory. I have been there twice and it is well worth the trip.

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Sad news!! Brother Kristin (Chris) Medock was taken to Hamot Hospital in Erie, yesterday (April 4th). Long story short, he had several heart by-pass's and is in ICU. He is lonely and would like some visitors or at least a card that can be sent to the hospital at 201 State St, Erie, PA 16550. Add "ICU" to the address with his name of course.