From The East

Steak, Ties, and Auctions. 4-14-2015

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Brethren:

Our next communication is Tuesday April 14, 2015.  We are proud to feature three different programs that are always very popular in past years.  This communication you will dine an a delicious steak dinner while enjoying the Brotherhood of Freemasonry.  Then enjoy the fun and laughter while we analyze each other’s “Bad Ties”.  Finish the evening while relaxing with desert and a little “Trash to Treasure” auction.

Steak Dinner

SteakWe will first enjoy each others Fellowship and Brotherhood over a perfectly cooked Steak Dinner.  The steak dinners are always a big hit, mostly due to the outstanding barbecue talents of Bro. John E.  Sides include; salad, potatoes, corn on the cob (If available) and desert to follow Closing of the Lodge.  Please bring a big appetite and your usual wit.  There is plenty of room for everyone, especially those who have not had the opportunity to join us in many week, months, or even years.  Please fill out this form to let us know you are coming.  CLICK HERE We do not want to run out of steaks.

Bad Tie Night

Bad TiesAnother popular and always lots of fun event is our annual “Bad Tie Night”.  It will be tough to beat last years bad tie winner Bro. Mike T. which, as I remember, used toilet paper as part of his “Bad Tie” creation.   While some like to wear their “Bad Ties” every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, others choose to save the worst for one night a year.  Dig deep on those drawers, behind the ugly socks and drag out your worse or best Bad Tie!  Tie that around your neck as only a Mason can and flaunt your bad taste around the lodge while we all judge each other’s bad taste.

One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure Auction

GavelRounding out our trifecta of Masonic fun is the long-awaited, never imitated, often avoided, “One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure Auction”!  Please rummage through your basements, attics, and tool sheds to find those treasures you are willing to part with and bring them to the lodge.  Word has it that we already have some really nice and fun items waiting to go home to the highest bidders.  I can be available on the weekend if anyone wants to drop off their Trash Treasures before Tuesday’s communication. Give me a call and we can arrange meeting.  Wor:. Breth is so excited he was planning to go to lodge this past Tuesday!!  You know Secretaries, they never get enough.

Dress – normal lodge attire.  Bad Tie required.

Dinner  – Steak cookout, salad, potato, corn on the cob (if available), and dessert.

Upcoming Communications:

On April 28, 2015 we are raising our new Brothers to the Third Degree.  As you remember from your Raising it is very important to have as many Brothers attend.  The events of the evening go much smoother with many taking part and we owe it to our new Brothers to be there for them.  PLEASE make every effort to attend not only this Raising but every Lodge communication.  We are Brothers and we want to enjoy the few hours we have together each month.

Thank you
Wor:. John M.

Bro. Cochran Called from Labor

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Brethren:
It is my sad duty to report the passing of Past Master Paul Cochran. Brother Cochran put down the working tools of life on November 17th. Hewas raised to the degree of Master Mason on December 7th, 1949 and served as Master of Blazing Star Lodge in 1990. Brother Cochran was very active within our lodge until health issues prevented him from coming

In recent years. He assisted in many degrees well into his 80’s and stood as Tyler for nearly 20 years. Brother Cochran also was in Commandry and Royal Arch Masons. Paul was a very nice man, and very good Mason. He will be missed.

Thank You,
Wor John Markuse

Dr. Jackson Giles Mumford III

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Brethren,
It is my sad duty to inform you that Brother Jackson Mumford III had put down the working tools of life on July 11th. Brother Mumford moved to Florida in 1989 after his retirement. He was raised to the degree of Master Mason on March 28th, 1978. His obituary is below.

Thank you,

Wor John Markuse

 

Dr. Jackson Giles Mumford III
Obituary

MUMFORD lll, DR. JACKSON GILES, 86
Ocala FL – Dr. Jackson Giles Mumford, III, retired chiropractor, died July 11,2014, peacefully at Hospice.  He was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on Oct. 22, 1927. He served in the U.S. Navy, before going to Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa to become a Chiropractor. His office was in East Aurora, New York, where he practiced for 38 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jackson Giles Mumford II, Edith Mumford; brother Donald; stepbrother Edward; and sisters Eleanor, Jean and Hazel.  He is survived by his loving wife Berdena of 56 years; daughter Monica Fay Harris, son-in-law John Harris; nieces and nephews.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason, belonging to Blazing Star Lodge #694, East Aurora, NY. A Shriner at Ismailia Temple, Buffalo, NY and was a member of the Chapter and Consistory. He was also a life time member of the Girl Scouts of USA.  He retired in 1989 and moved to Ocala Florida. During retirement he enjoyed family, golf, bicycling, working in his yard, friends and helping others.  Memorial Service was held July 14 at Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel East, Ocala FL. Chaplain Herb Agee presiding, with a gathering of family, friends, neighbors, Girl Scout leaders, and Girl Scout staff from GSWCF Tampa in attendance.  Inurnment was held August 1st, 2014 at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida with the U.S. Navy Honor Guard, honoring Jackson and presenting the flag to the family.

Funeral Home

Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel East
2739 Southeast Maricamp Road
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 732-9944