North Carolina Mason
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Page 10 The North Carolina Mason July/August 2021 NEWS OF THE CRAFT SWEAVERVILLE – They're celebrating a little later than expected – COVID interrupted – but every brother in this shot is celebrating 50 years in Masonry. From left, they are Jack Clevenger, Mitch Clevenger, Boyd Black – who was the coach for ALL of these brothers, Master Jeff Allman, Jerry Clevenger and James Clevenger. SLEXINGTON – At a stated communication of Lexington-Memorial #473, Worshipful Broth- er Marshall Goss Jr., past master, left, presented Brother Jack Marble his 70-year service award. Brother Marble was lodge Tyler for 27 years. WGASTONIA – If you were parched in Gas- tonia on the 4th of July, the brothers of Gastonia #369 had your back, pass- ing out complimentary bottles of water to folks celebrating the holiday. On hand to help were, left to right, Senior Warden Steve Adams; Past Master Frederick H. Cloninger; Senior Deacon Ward Harris. In the rear with the peace sign is Brother Brandon Cauthran, the lodge's newest Master Mason. SBENSON – The brethren of Relief #431 gathered in May as Most Worshipful Grand Mas- ter David Wicker presented 50-year certificates to Worshipful Brother Danny Mack Holland, left, and Brother Jim Best, right. WLITTLETON, NC – The brethren of Royal Hart #497 gathered with members of the Brown family and residents of The Landings of Lake Gaston to pres- ent Worshipful Brother Wallace E. Brown with his Diamond Jubilee certificate and pin to commemo- rate his 60-plus years as a Master Mason. Brother Brown was raised on May 9, 1960. He held vari- ous offices in Royal Hart #497 throughout the years, serving as Master in 1966. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 20th Masonic District (pres- ently the 8th District) 1994-1997. SSALUDA – The brothers of Polk County Unity #482 participated in the 2021 Polk County High School Awards Ceremony, presenting the George Cathey Masonic Scholarship to this year's recipient, Senior Kristen Hall. Kristen also received an ad- ditional $1,000 scholarship from the Lodge. Pictured from left to right: Worshipful Brother Jim Steckel, WB Snell Sellers, Kristen Hall, WB Jamie Thompson, WB Marcus Robinson.