History of Lake Shore Lodge |
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Lake Shore Lodge - Chartered in 1858 On December 15, 1857 Grand Master, Horace Stokes issued our dispensation at Centerville, Ohio (now Madison). G. V. Wells was appointed as Worshipful Master, Perry Bosworth as Senior Warden, and William L. Babcock as Junior Warden. Most of the Brethren who signed the petition were from Temple Lodge (Painesville), so we presume Temple Lodge was our sponsoring body. On October 21, 1858, Lake Shore was issued its charter and was designated Lodge No. 307. The Lodge's first meeting place is believed to be near 209 W. Main street. The Property where the Lodge is now was purchased on October 30, 1899 for $3000. During the early morning hours of September 30, 1903, the Lodge and all of its property was destroyed by fire. The cost to rebuild was $5235. On February 25, 1906, our hall was dedicated by M.W.B. F.S. Harmom. In April 1909, electricity was installed...the bill was 80 cents. In December 1914 the telephone was installed. Over the years Lake Shore has been an active Lodge. We have enjoyed a reputation of being a friendly Lodge. We also are known as a generous Lodge. We have regularly sponsored the Special Olympics, contributed to our Masonic Home, and donated to the needy families in the community.
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Charter Members Perry Bosworth William L. Babcock John H. Bliss Luther T. Fox Thomas King, Jr. Harry Redhead D.B. Rose Asa Talcott G.V. Wells Elisha Wood Luther Warner
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Living Past Masters |
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Joseph J. Grof, 1955 Richard L. Lumpp, 1958 Thomas C. Ray, 1962 John S. Boyle, 1965 Lowell Ashcraft, 1967 Morley F. Durbin, 1968, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1999 Robert L. Lake, 1969 Daniel K. Alexander, Jr., 1970 Guy N. Wilson, 1973, 1989 Robert J. Wickert, 1977 James H. McLaughlin, 1979
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Richard F. Hammil, 1980, 2001, 2002 Charles G. Dahmer, 1981 Frank Brewster, 1982 Barry E. Pierce, 1983, 1997 BennyL. Grimm, 1984 William E. Tecil, 1985, 2000 Michael T. Hall, 1987, 1988 Robert L. Shaw, 1992 Thomas J. Piispanen, 1993, 1996 Mark E. Monk, 1994, 1998, 2006 Gregory Eberschlag 2003, 2004, 2005
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