Date |
Description |
1875 |
Charter application was reviewed and approved by the Grand Lodge in October |
6/18/1918 |
A communication was read from Grand Master H.M. Hagelbarger endorsing an order of Herbert Hoover, U.S. Food Administrator calling upon all to abstain from wheat and wheat products in any form until the next harvest, so far as possible. |
1918 |
Five of the lodge officers during the year of 1918 were from the Scott family, including the WM, SW, JW, Treasurer and SS. |
1921 |
89 Members |
1922 |
D W Bates raised |
1923 |
Victor Bates raised |
1923 |
101 Members |
1924 |
111 Members |
1925 |
Dues $3.00 EA $20.00 FC $15,00 |
1925 |
108 Members |
1926 |
107 Members |
1927 |
Masonic home cornerstone laid |
1928 |
Motion to move meetings to Thursday - motion failed |
1930 |
Louisville (Paris) lodge accuses Homeworth of infringing on territory |
1930 |
Grand Master sets dividing line for Paris jurisdictions - Paris Road & east to Homeworth |
1933 |
Attempt to change regular meeting night to 2nd & 4th Tuesday defeated |
1933 |
Intoxicating liquor in lodge (section 58) discussed |
1933 |
Dues $25 initiation $5 FC $3 MM $8 sent to masonic home |
1933 |
Members 107 |
1934 |
A letter from GM Sam H. Squire stating his decision on the 18th ammendment asking all lodges to refrain from the use of intoxication liquors ,selling or using of same except for medical use was read in open lodge. |
1934 |
Members 110 |
1935 |
Lodge by laws abandoned for uniform laws |
1935 |
August - Meetings moved to Wednesday night |
1935 |
Members 103 |
1936 |
Members 103 |
1937 |
Victor Bates inspection 108 in attendance |
1937 |
Gr Master statement on 3.2% beer in lodge |
1937 |
April - H C Hoffman - Tyler - dies |
1937 |
Members 101 |
1938 |
Members 102 |
7/24/1940 |
Owing to extremely hot weather degree work was pastponed to a later date! |
12/25/1940 |
Not enough members present to open lodge. No meeting. |
5/27/1942 |
Motion for Secretary to get in touch with nearest of kin of all brothern in service and notify Grand Lodge. |
10/28/1942 |
Motioned carried to send cards to service men with room for short remarks from all members present. |
1/27/1943 |
Sublime degree of MM lecture omitted on account of Bro. Hawkins leaving for Army Air Corps at 10:30. Grand Master to be asked to communicate with Grand Master of Texas for completion of degree. |
1943 |
143 Members |
1944 |
Maimed candidates approved for admission Article XVI.16 |
1944 |
The idea of a family night or picnic was proposed & approved |
1944 |
152 Members |
1945 |
Lodge votes to include $10 in fees for the Masonic Home |
1945 |
162 Members |
1946 |
Kenneth Hahlen raised to MM |
1946 |
B J King trust for the lodge was established |
1946 |
Bob Wallace raised to MM October 9 |
1946 |
166 Members |
1947 |
Lodge rejects $3000 offer for old lodge after the fire |
1947 |
Cornerstone for new lodge is laid October 12 |
1947 |
Alliance Knights Templer participate in cornerstone ceremony |
1947 |
History of the lodge deposited in new cornerstone |
1947 |
Dues raised to $10.00 to cover new building expenses |
1947 |
May 15 Lodge burns |
1947 |
Estimate for rebuild of lodge $12000.00 |
1947 |
176 Members |
1948 |
Among those present at the June 23 inspection was R Scofield Master of Sebring lodge #696 |
1948 |
Robert Stump raised to sublime degree of MM July 14 |
1948 |
1st meeting in the unfinished undedicated new lodge July 25 |
1948 |
176 Members |
1949 |
Dispensation to meet in new lodge is issued November |
1949 |
New lodge is dedicated December 17 |
1949 |
April 27 David F Bates MM |
1949 |
Eastern Star lodge started at Homeworth |
12/17/1949 |
The Grand Lodge convened in the lobby, entered the newly finished lodge building and proceeded to dedicate with due and ancient form with Grand Marshal Dillon Crist, Grand Master William Pringle, Deputy Grand Master Lester Harris, Sr. Grand Warden Robert troescher, Jr. Grand Warden Ed Jenkins, Grand treasurer Fred Pirren, Grand Secretary Walter Hoffman, Sr. Grand Deacon Terry E Wing, Jr Grand Deacon Thurman Rohner, Sr. Grand Seward M.O. Dickenson, Jr Grand Steward Homer Ramser, Grand Tylor Lynn Shotwell, Grand Architect Fred McQuilken, Bearers of Carpet: Victor Bates, Earl Haught, F.F. Fearn, and Glover Martin; Bearers of Tapers: H.A. Danner, Earl Wang, and Chester Knoll; and Bearers of Great Lights; ZClifford Wallace and others. There were 203 Brethern and visitors present, representing 36 Lodges. |
1949 |
Members 177 |
1950 |
Scottish Rite Valley of Canton donates $500 to building Fund |
1950 |
Members 186 |
1951 |
Youngstown lodge donates leather upolstered wooden benches |
11/14/1951 |
he matter of allowing the Johovah Witnesses Organization to meet in the basement was discussed and it was voted not to allow them the priviledge of meeting there. |
1951 |
Members 183 |
1952 |
Members 190 |
1953 |
Members 191 |
11/10/1954 |
Brother S.G.Murriman, Past Grand Master of the State of Idaho presented a very rare portrate of George Washington to the lodge. One of seventeen of its kind, painted by William Willaims, it was purchased by Bro Murriman from the Grand Master of the State of Virginia at Alexandria, Virginia. This portrait is displayed in the upstairs lobby, outside the meeting room. |
1954 |
Members 189 |
1955 |
Members 193 |
4/11/1956 |
A Brother from Australia who is in this country on business visiting the Bliss Company in Salem visited his first American Lodge and gave an interesting presentation talk on Masonry in Australia. Forty lodges were represented, with 14 Homeworth Past Masters. |
1956 |
Members 196 |
1957 |
Members 199 |
1958 |
Members 203 |
3/25/1959 |
The Lodge was carpeted during the past week. The light above the alter was donated and installed by W. Bro. Robert Wallace. |
4/8/1959 |
Eleven resolutions recommended by the trustees were aproved: |
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1. The meeting rooms and preparation rooms are to be used only by bodies recognized by the Grand Lodge of Ohio. |
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2. The rental of the Lodge basement for Sunday use will not be permitted, except for relgious purposes. |
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3. The use of the Lodge basement by any person or persons for non-Masonic purposes will be by rental only. |
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4. Any person or persons desiring to rent the Lodge basement may do so by contacting, either the Master or the Secretary of the Lodge. Homeworth Lodge and Homeworth Chapter OES to have preference over all other meetings. |
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5. The Janitor, a member of Homeworth Lodge or Homeworth Chapter OES, must be present at all functions in the Lodge Building. |
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6. Liquor, prizes, or lottery will not be permitted at any time. |
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7. The rental charges for the Lodge basement for afternoon or evening will be $20.00 without kitchen facilities. Homeworth Chapter OES rental charges for the kitchen will be $5.00 for lunches or $15.00 for dinners. Services of a janitor are included. |
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8. The salary of the Janitor will be $20.00 per month plus $5.00 for each meeting in excess of 50 yearly meetings of the Homewrth Lodge or Homeworth Chapter of OES, plus $5.00 for each basement rental. |
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9. The monthly rental to the Homeworth Chapter OES will be $25.00 including janitor services. |
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10. Any equipment removed from the Lodge premeses for Masonic or Easern Star functions will be by permission and under the supervision of Homeworth Lodge and Homeworth Chapter OES Trustees. |
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11. All door locks are to be changed and master and sub-master keys to be made. Master keys to be issued to the Master and Secretary of Homeworth Lodge, Matron and Secretary of Homeworth Chapter OES, and the Janitor. |
1959 |
Members 200 |
1/27/1960 |
After lengthy discussion, the Lodge voted to have the WM apoint Building and Finance Committees to proceed with plans to lay brick over the block building walls. |
2/10/1960 |
Grand Lodge increased per capita dues from $2.50 to $2.75 per year. |
7/27/1960 |
After discussion the Lodge voted to authorize the Trustees to rent the basement to the local school board. |
1960 |
Members 198 |
1961 |
Exterior of lodge bricked |
1961 |
Bro. Royal Schofield was voted down as honorary member |
1961 |
Bro. John Muerman Past Grand Master of Idaho was elected as honorary member |
1961 |
Lodge basement rented by West Branch Local School for classes |
1962 |
Lodge basement rented by West Branch Local School for classes |
1963 |
Assisted in laying cornerstone at West Branch Local School |
1965 |
April Bro. John Muerman Past Grand Master of Idaho 100 years old |
1965 |
Bro. Royal Schofield was voted as an honorary member |
1967 |
207 Members |
1968 |
Stated meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday - July & Aug Dark |
1975 |
Oct 22 reconsecration ceremony for 100th year of Homeworth Lodge |
1976 |
Harold Bates 24th District Educational Officer |
1977 |
193 members |
1980 |
RW Brother Gordon Coombs elected honorary member |
1984 |
In September MM Degree given by Homeworth at 24th annual outdoor degree |
1987 |
Grand lodge edict Masonic Friendship program |
1987 |
Fred Perien 65 years |
1987 |
Oscar Harsh 60 years |
1987 |
Forrest Vandegrift 50 years |
1987 |
Encouraging a worthy man to become a Mason is sanctioned by the Grand Lodge |
1987 |
190 members |
1988 |
184 members |
1989 |
Homeworth presented plaque for most special olympians sponsered |
1990 |
Sponsered Little League Baseball Team |
1990 |
Homeworth hosts annual Labor Day outdoor meeting at Horvath farm |
1989 |
175 members |
1990 |
172 members |
1991 |
170 members |
1991 |
Lee Galbreath 50 years |
1991 |
Virgil Jackson 50 years |
1991 |
Robert Scott 50 years |
1991 |
John Yaggi 50 years |
1992 |
Bill Albright 50 years |
1992 |
Fred Peiren received community builders award |
1992 |
164 members |
1993 |
158 members |
1993 |
Forrest Albright 50 years |
1993 |
Ray Yoder 50 years |
1993 |
Glen Ditty 50 years |
1994 |
156 members |
1994 |
Lodge voted smoke free |
1994 |
Homeworth Eastern Star moves to Minerva |
1995 |
157 members |
1996 |
154 members |
1996 |
Leonard Lowmiller 50 years |
1996 |
Bill McCoy 50 years |
1996 |
Eddie Wallace 50 years |
1996 |
Bob Wallace 50 years |
1996 |
Walter McQuilken 60 years |
1997 |
147 members |
1998 |
142 members |
1998 |
Robert Stump 50 years |
1999 |
137 members |
1999 |
Douglas O. Brenneman Grand Master Ohio honorary member Homeworth |
2000 |
132 members |
2001 |
131 members |
2002 |
127 members |
2003 |
136 members |
2003 |
Lowell Buckman 50 years |
2012 |
Most Worshipful Brother Kevin B Todd (Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio F&AM) attended the Inspection of Homeworth Lodge 499 |
2013 |
1st "The Master's Annual St Patrick's Day Dinner/Dance" at the Heritage Oaks in Sebring, OH. |
2014 |
1st annual trap shoot was held at the Knox Township Sportsman's Club. |
2015 |
Homeworth Lodge 499 had a float in the Sebring,Ohio Fireman's Parade. The float had participants from the Columbiana County Special Olympics on it who tossed candy to the people viewing the parade. This is the 34th consecutive year Homeworth has done this. |
2015 |
A new roof was installed on the lodge building. |
2017 |
Pool table installed. |